Website

[Brandon]

Just to let you guys know, if you see some errors on the website or something that doesn't look right.. we're aware of it. Some database features are having to be changed to accommodate to the new layout that will debut later this month.

Your cooperation is appreciated!
The staff

[sfft_2108]

Whens the new lay out coming out?

[Brandon]

Hopefully around the end of the month. It's more than just slapping a new header on the website, we are having to recode nearly all of the pages, change some formatting, search engine optimizations, etc.


... and it's good.

[Brandon]

Just to let you guys know... the new web site is still moving along. We encountered a few database problems and have decided to reorder/organize a few things and this involves changing nearly every ride page and ride gallery.. expect a few more weeks. Included in the changes is a new photo gallery system that will allow larger pictures for all of the rides. Roller Coaster photo sizes will jump up as high as 900x765 pixels, and other attractions at a 550x412 pixel size. Call it the "high def" version of the website ^_^

I can guarantee a 99% chance of a launch before the '06 season officially begins. That is what we are aiming for but anytime before that will work.

On a side note, the 06 ops schedule has been posted and check back here soon and I might post a few previews.

[Brandon]

A web page has been created so you can see what the up-to-minute process of the new web site is. Check it out here: http://sfftnet.com/ftoupdates.htm

[Brandon]

Shaaazam!

Launched.

[SupermanFan2332]

Thats Pimpin'.

[sfft_2108]

WOW!!! I really like the revamp. The pictures are bad ass.

[Greenville, Texan]

Awesome!
Kudos!

[SupermanFan2332]

I think that you put Road Runner description on the rattler page. Check It out for your self...

http://sfftnet.com/areas/crackaxlecanyon/rattler.php


--Diego

[Brandon]

Good find, good find. It has been fixed. Thanks.

[SupermanFan2332]

No Problem. I came upon it on Accident.


---Diego

[Brandon]

You know.. I was getting worried that there were a bunch of mistakes that I missed when I did a quality check on the entire website. Supprisingly.. it was nearly flawless with a few broken spacer images and that's it. I guess just that and the rattler description were all that fell through.. pretty supprising for throwing together 80% of all of the website pages together in a weekend.

[SupermanFan2332]

Great Job on the new skin. I SUCK at html and css code. But you have a great overall website. It's better on the eyes than the actual sixflags site. And alot of pictures. But I was wondering if you could post Zipped Videos. Because I went to the rodeo and got some on-ride videos of the carnival rides.


---Diego

[SupermanFan2332]

Did the hackers change the bars yellow?

[Brandon]

I did that to spice up the forums a little.. along with a new banner.

[SupermanFan2332]

I like the banner. How do you make them?

[Brandon]

Like what program? Photoshop. Or how do you change them?

[sfft_2108]

What yellow bars is he talking about?

[Brandon]

Originally posted by SupermanFan2332@Feb 20 2006, 01:05 PM
Good thing they got it straightened out. I tried logging in yesterday but the board was offline. You think it could be happening to all invision boards?
3978


The orange ones that I showed you last night.

[SupermanFan2332]

I'm red green color blind. Any color that looks like red or green I will confuse it with something else. I Have MS paint and all the Microsoft's like MS power point and the other ones. Can I make them with those I just mentioned.

[Brandon]

Well, all you do is take the existing image (in ftp its in like forums/style_images/(themename)/bgsomething.jpg) and change the hue on it. You might be able to do this with gimp (its free), but programs like paint won't let you adjust the hue. You might be able to put it into word, adjust it, then copy it back into paint and save it. Sounds tricky though.

[SupermanFan2332]

Sound not that complicated. Server 13 is down which means I can't access my forums.

[SupermanFan2332]

I got gimp but it's too hard. I have photoshop though.

[SupermanFan2332]

http://sfftnet.com/areas/gallery/0506/1.jpg

I found a problem. At the header where it says http://sfftnet.com/ then then the gallerys name. It says sream instead of scream. Just thought you might want to know.


---Diego

[Brandon]

Very easy fix. Thank you for letting me know about that.

[sfft_2108]

I like the new banner at the top. Looks sweet.

[Brandon]

Yup, I never got around to posting that so thanks for bringing it up.

It was origionally designed for the banners and I tried to carry it over onto the site in the best possible way I could. I was supprised when I found the same font that Six Flags uses in their logos.

The banners that are in use for the site now (don't they look great?)

http://sfftnet.com/sources/images/banners/banner1.jpg
http://sfftnet.com/sources/images/banners/banner2.jpg
http://sfftnet.com/sources/images/banners/banner3.jpg

[Chumpsky]

I noticed that your White Water Bay logo is wrong. There is a newer version out there where they added water under the wording and they changed the colors of it so it isn't as 80's looking. Other than that - the whole site looks great!

[Brandon]

Actually, they are quite similar enough that nobody (besides you) will notice. Plus, the way the water is actually designed, it would not show right with the background on the site.

http://cdi-mail.net/SFFT/blasts/SFFT_2006-03.1/images/WWBlogo06sm-180.gif

[Chumpsky]

My bad.

[SupermanFan2332]

No problem Brandon. Im always here to help. :wink: