Author Topic: Website ideas and suggestions (Read 156312 times)

Ratboy · « **Reply #450 on:** 24 December 2011, 16:28:04 »

Quote from: Paul on 17 December 2011, 18:09:29

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You think 4800x1400 is a common resolution?

There are plans to provide a few more resolution options, but that's moving slowly.

Paul

Around that size. I'm trying to fit wallpaper across three monitors. 1400x1050 each (so 4200 x 1050).

I manage for now though.

GOTHIK · « **Reply #451 on:** 24 December 2011, 19:50:20 »

Quote from: Paul on 23 December 2011, 23:19:20

There's no dispute with regards to the usefulness of such, there's just the matter of available resources. The Infinity videos you refer to are good, but require resources and skills CGL doesn't currently have.

What about drawing from the pool of knowledge and creative talent of the demo agents?
I would imagine that at least one of them is adept at both LAM rules (for example) and video editing. Why not allow people to make submissions, and have somebody at CGL look at it and say, "Nope, this one's not quite right, so We're not putting on the site. But THIS one is dead on, so it makes the cut; let's put it up there!"?

StCptMara · « **Reply #452 on:** 24 December 2011, 21:01:01 »

Quote from: Northman3050 on 24 December 2011, 08:52:49

Couldn't a contest be done through battlecorps for the best instructional view for set scenario? Say how to play the intro rules for Total Warfare. Or just start with mechs, and the vechicles, and so on.

They don't do contests on BattleCorps anymore....too much logistical headache.

Paul · « **Reply #453 on:** 24 December 2011, 22:51:40 »

Quote from: Ratboy on 24 December 2011, 16:28:04

Around that size. I'm trying to fit wallpaper across three monitors. 1400x1050 each (so 4200 x 1050).

That'd require source art at roughly that 4:1 aspect ratio. The closest thing ever done like that is the box/TW wrap around. And that's unlikely to be common.

Paul

[Edit: fixed typo]

Ratboy · « **Reply #454 on:** 24 December 2011, 23:07:37 »

Quote from: Paul on 24 December 2011, 22:51:40

That'd require source art at roughly that aspect 4:1 ratio. The closest thing ever done like that is the box/TW wrap around. And that's unlikely to be common.

Paul

I understand. Thanks Paul!

trboturtle · « **Reply #455 on:** 25 December 2011, 10:35:58 »

Quote from: StCptMara on 24 December 2011, 21:01:01

They don't do contests on BattleCorps anymore....too much logistical headache.

They're running a contest over there right now...... ???

Craig

StCptMara · « **Reply #456 on:** 26 December 2011, 00:39:35 »

Quote from: trboturtle on 25 December 2011, 10:35:58

They're running a contest over there right now...... ???

Craig

Really..funny..after the last contest(Record Sheets: Unique Fighters) ran into trouble, they said they weren't doing anymore contests.

Sharpnel · « **Reply #457 on:** 26 December 2011, 02:16:15 »

It's a painting/diorama contest. It has to be based on one of the stories in their entire collection.

Paul · « **Reply #458 on:** 26 December 2011, 13:02:43 »

Quote from: StCptMara on 26 December 2011, 00:39:35

Really..funny..after the last contest(Record Sheets: Unique Fighters) ran into trouble, they said they weren't doing anymore contests.

Yeah. Design contests.

Paul

BigDuke66 · « **Reply #459 on:** 26 December 2011, 20:45:59 »

Just a small note, on the books page(http://bg.battletech.com/?page_id=49) the second sentence (The latest releases can be found here, while upcoming releases can be found here.) has also 2 links in it, the one for the upcoming releases is wrong:
http://bg.battlecorps.com/?page_id=474
correct one is:
http://bg.battletech.com/?page_id=474

Paul · « **Reply #460 on:** 26 December 2011, 22:49:19 »

Whoops, fixed, thanks!

Paul

BigDuke66 · « **Reply #461 on:** 26 December 2011, 23:49:33 »

Any chance we could get the release dates for the products listed on the "Latest Releases" page?
Would help to see what was added since the last look into it.

St.George · « **Reply #462 on:** 27 December 2011, 05:11:31 »

I agree with Big D,,,,Be nice to know. ;D

brathac3108 · « **Reply #463 on:** 28 December 2011, 03:37:45 »

Will the Open Tournament Rules 3.0 be available on the website, anytime soon?

Paul · « **Reply #464 on:** 29 December 2011, 14:57:10 »

Quote from: BigDuke66 on 26 December 2011, 23:49:33

Any chance we could get the release dates for the products listed on the "Latest Releases" page?
Would help to see what was added since the last look into it.

Added it. Still chasing down a bit of info here and there, but most have dates.
For the print stuff, I'll add street dates too, once they're announced.

Paul

BigDuke66 · « **Reply #465 on:** 29 December 2011, 16:04:28 »

Quote from: Paul on 29 December 2011, 14:57:10

Added it. Still chasing down a bit of info here and there, but most have dates.
For the print stuff, I'll add street dates too, once they're announced.

Paul

Yea thanks! O0

StCptMara · « **Reply #466 on:** 30 December 2011, 13:38:12 »

Any chance we will be able to get the old downloads, like the INN Archive and the complete record sheets
for Tech Manual back soon?

Paul · « **Reply #467 on:** 30 December 2011, 13:56:07 »

That's planned, but there's no timeline on that right now.

Paul

roosterboy · « **Reply #468 on:** 12 January 2012, 14:34:56 »

Just a heads up... New faction in the Universe section!

Kit deSummersville · « **Reply #469 on:** 12 January 2012, 14:42:05 »

Please say it's Clan Spaniel.

Wrangler · « **Reply #470 on:** 13 January 2012, 13:17:19 »

Is possible to have on the new release webpage links to product that just came out? I'm finding i have to got the message board new release section to get straight line to it. The old webpage had dedicated page to new products with links when they became available which i found was easier to get to it. Maybe easier for newbie who isn't on the forums.

Precentor Martial · « **Reply #471 on:** 13 January 2012, 19:56:24 »

Quote from: Wrangler on 13 January 2012, 13:17:19

Is possible to have on the new release webpage links to product that just came out? I'm finding i have to got the message board new release section to get straight line to it. The old webpage had dedicated page to new products with links when they became available which i found was easier to get to it. Maybe easier for newbie who isn't on the forums.

You mean this page: http://bg.battletech.com/?page_id=728

It includes the latest releases, the titles and covers are links to the specific pages for each book, and there's even details on the exact date something was made live?

Not sure what else you're looking for?

Thanks.

Randall

Wrangler · « **Reply #472 on:** 14 January 2012, 23:08:41 »

Quote from: Precentor Martial on 13 January 2012, 19:56:24

You mean this page: http://bg.battletech.com/?page_id=728
It includes the latest releases, the titles and covers are links to the specific pages for each book, and there's even details on the exact date something was made live?
Not sure what else you're looking for?
Thanks.
Randall

Yes, I didn't notice the link with the colors being similar. Its my fault to the type print. Thank you to pointing them out. :-[

StCptMara · « **Reply #473 on:** 15 January 2012, 00:42:24 »

Quote from: Precentor Martial on 13 January 2012, 19:56:24

You mean this page: http://bg.battletech.com/?page_id=728

It includes the latest releases, the titles and covers are links to the specific pages for each book, and there's even details on the exact date something was made live?

Not sure what else you're looking for?

Thanks.

Randall

It would be really nice if that also included the Print Street Dates.

Precentor Martial · « **Reply #474 on:** 20 January 2012, 14:30:12 »

Quote from: StCptMara on 15 January 2012, 00:42:24

It would be really nice if that also included the Print Street Dates.

Done: http://bg.battletech.com/?page_id=728

Also note that Street Dates are not announced until we have the book in the Warehouse, so it's usually a month and more from when the PDF/Pre-order becomes available that we finally get a Street Date...hence I just announced 2 BT Street Dates, so now we can fold them into the Latest Releases; but I had forgotten to put in the Street Dates for Final Reckoning and the GM Screen, which I had.

Thanks!

randall

Fanam · « **Reply #475 on:** 29 January 2012, 10:39:06 »

All the ePub books seem to be unavailable for purchase at both BattleCorps and DriveThruRPG.

Paul · « **Reply #476 on:** 29 January 2012, 10:56:02 »

http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,15507.msg356785.html#msg356785

That explains a bit about what's going on.

Paul

Fanam · « **Reply #477 on:** 30 January 2012, 13:12:39 »

Quote from: Paul on 29 January 2012, 10:56:02

http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,15507.msg356785.html#msg356785

That explains a bit about what's going on.

Paul

Oh, thanks, I must have missed that when I went looking to see what happened

monbvol · « **Reply #478 on:** 08 September 2012, 13:39:38 »

More for the Battleshop side of things and mostly just slight improvements.

1. As best as I can determine there is no "Contact Customer Support" option on the Battleshop at all. Indeed doing searches for it I can only come up with the e-mail address provided for box set mini replacement on these boards.

2. I'd love an improvement to the description of hard copy items to include print run information.

roosterboy · « **Reply #479 on:** 08 September 2012, 14:03:45 »

Quote from: monbvol on 08 September 2012, 13:39:38

1. As best as I can determine there is no "Contact Customer Support" option on the Battleshop at all. Indeed doing searches for it I can only come up with the e-mail address provided for box set mini replacement on these boards.

There is a "contact us" link at the bottom of every page that gives a BattleShop customer service email address.