Well?

[derverdammte]

I like the new style, but I think I'd like a mix of old and new better. Like, some editorial content, plus some bulleted lists. That would break things up and make it easier on the eyes. As it is, it looks a little too much like a gossip column--you know, the kind where all the celebrity names are bolded. I find myself scanning the paragraphs for the links, then reading the surrounding text, and I doubt that's what you intended. Even a less blocky layout would help. Nevertheless, I like the change. It gives the site more personality.

 

[Suzerain]

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[Matthew The Mage]

Well it looks good.
change every now and then is nice.

 

[Tharkun]

Yea, looks good!

 

[Stockdale]

Adding my two cents to this debtae, I think that this revised format is less desirable because it forces the viewer to read most of the page, rather than to scan the headlines and spend time only reading what is important to that particular viewer. Thus, I like the shorter, bullet-point format. Then again, this is Morrus' site and he can write the copy however he sees fit.

 

[gamecat]

Absolutely splendid! What does Eric's grandma think?

 

[Greybar]

So far great!

I never used the "upcoming products" column, and I am all for ENWorld not just being a media outlet to sell WotC (or other people's games). If you're not trying to sell them, there is no reason to waste front-page space listing them. It made sense when we were all awaiting the DMG perhaps, but no longer. If publishers want that front-page space, they can buy an Advertisement, and help keep ENWorld up and running!

As for the style, I like it. Seems less like a list of press release summaries. The big thing though is what makes Morrus happy and still wanting to spend his personal time doing this for all of us. [grin]

However, if someone wants to keep the PR-list going, perhaps a permanent section/thread that is available for such would be a way for people to have both.

John

 

[paqman]

call me picky but i think the front page needs a lil spice too it..

I second that one....

 

[JoeBlank]

I voted "none of the above", and wanted to provide some words of explanation. Low post count, but I read the news site virtually every day, and the boards too.

I like the streamlined look, and definately could go for a regular column from you. Until recently, you have been very "behind the scenes". I did not think of this site as "Morrus's site" the way I thought of the old site as Eric's. From what little we did see of you, mostly on the messageboard's, I like your style, and could not appreciate more what you have done for this community by keeping this site up.

It was nice to read the news in an article-like format, but I am not sure I will have the time to do that every day. Do you plan on writing a full-length column on an almost-daily basis, as you have previously updated? Seems that will be more work for you and the reader. I guess I agree with those who said they miss the bulleted, easy to scan format of the news. The impression I got when you were contemplating this change was that you wanted to make the site more personal, and less commercial. I think you have done that. Perhaps a mix between easy-to-read bullets and columns would suit me more.

That said, this is The Site for d20 and D&D news, as far as I am concerned. I poke around on WoTC's site for fun every once in a while. I check here every day. Your new format will not change that, and if it keeps you enjoying doing this, prevents you from getting burned out, and therefore keeps this site going, I am all for it.

On a purely superficial note, I would rather not see the color scheme changed. I just identify the look with EnWorld, and it would feel wrong to change that.

 

[Darke]

I liked the old version - but I like the denser news-text of the new try. I would combine them probably.

The only thing I'm missing is the reviews partition of the old version - I like to jump directly to the recent reviews.

And I would suggest that you vary the news section from time to time - the denser text version is better I think, but a lot to write everyday too. If you're short on time on some day, stick to the old & shorter news-style version - if you have time, do the longer version.

Thanks for all the work you do and the ENnies too (and the thanks goes to all ppl involved too).

Live long & play d20

das Darke