Post by Carver on Jan 9, 2016 13:12:21 GMT -8
________ Greetings, I am Carver.
I'm going to try and explain the best I can on what theme I would like, I probably won't be 100% accurate, but those who read this and think about exploring and making a theme, bear with me. I will post screenshots of examples and also give off credit for those on some themes I will take to make as an example. I do not wish to take from other creators, but its the best way that I can explain better. So I hope you do not mind at all.
Just in case the screenshot is too big, I went ahead and put it under a spoiler.
I want it boxed up just how that looks Now, as for where it says '28 threads, 226 posts', I wish not those to be boxed up. I prefer it under the boxed board. I will give a spoiler of an example:
Now, it does not have to exactly look like that. You can do it in your own unique way. Also, I do not like hovering. I do like a banner and then I could be able to put the sites information under that banner.
Here is another unique example:
As I said before, it does not have to be exactly like that, but it could spark you more ideas. Be creative and unique as much as you like, but also do not overdo it. I do like the idea of showing Events from the second example; I do like to do Events/Contests for sites that I Administrate. So if you add 'Events/Contests', that could be very helpful indeed.
Mini-Profile:
Just note that the Trophies is just a regular plugin by Peter , it doesn't specifically require you to add it, I am just using my Webtester forum to show an example of what a simple profiling you could do. I want to be able to show plugins that can show not only their profiles but also Mini-Profiles.
It does not have to be exactly like that, it is just an idea. However, I prefer not the Recent Threads/Posts, and of course showing the birthdays.
Also, do not worry about doing the affiliates. I have a good plugin for that, so that will be lifted off you. So do not worry about that.
Just by those kind of colors in those Forums.
Now I hope that it wasn't too difficult in me explaining the details at all. You can ask me any type of questions, I do not mind at all. I very much appreciate the time you will take in helping making a theme for me and being patient with me.
I will list very good Theme Makers for those who are also looking yourselves and some I have used their theme as an example for this Theme Request thread.
Theme Creators:
XaviEo
Alisha
@khristian
Dorothia
That is all for now. Thank you again.
I'm going to try and explain the best I can on what theme I would like, I probably won't be 100% accurate, but those who read this and think about exploring and making a theme, bear with me. I will post screenshots of examples and also give off credit for those on some themes I will take to make as an example. I do not wish to take from other creators, but its the best way that I can explain better. So I hope you do not mind at all.
Board
As for the board, I prefer it be boxes together instead of just being under each other. I just feel like boards being under each other takes up a lot of space and boxing them makes the organization easier; in my opinion. What do I mean by boxed? Some might know what I am talking about, but just for a picture preview of my current forum of a theme I am using:Just in case the screenshot is too big, I went ahead and put it under a spoiler.
I want it boxed up just how that looks Now, as for where it says '28 threads, 226 posts', I wish not those to be boxed up. I prefer it under the boxed board. I will give a spoiler of an example:
Forum's Information
I would think I would start here then go down to describing the board, but its too late at this point.
When members come to Forums, I would like to think they would like to see information first hand once visiting, to explore and know what the forum/website is capable of. As well as having links that catch their attention and could explore them as well. As well as showing who the Staff is and I admire doing the Spotlight in showing active members, to persuade members that there are many active members and they are able to reach a goal on spotlight. Babbling on as I am, I will show examples:
I would think I would start here then go down to describing the board, but its too late at this point.
When members come to Forums, I would like to think they would like to see information first hand once visiting, to explore and know what the forum/website is capable of. As well as having links that catch their attention and could explore them as well. As well as showing who the Staff is and I admire doing the Spotlight in showing active members, to persuade members that there are many active members and they are able to reach a goal on spotlight. Babbling on as I am, I will show examples:
Now, it does not have to exactly look like that. You can do it in your own unique way. Also, I do not like hovering. I do like a banner and then I could be able to put the sites information under that banner.
Here is another unique example:
As I said before, it does not have to be exactly like that, but it could spark you more ideas. Be creative and unique as much as you like, but also do not overdo it. I do like the idea of showing Events from the second example; I do like to do Events/Contests for sites that I Administrate. So if you add 'Events/Contests', that could be very helpful indeed.
Profiles
Now as for profiles, I would just like it pretty simple. I also like plugins and some themes I can't really have much plugins. If you would like to be creative on these simple profiles, that is perfectly fine. However, I do not like hovering. I will go by my example of showing the Profile and also the Mini-Profile:
Profile:
Now as for profiles, I would just like it pretty simple. I also like plugins and some themes I can't really have much plugins. If you would like to be creative on these simple profiles, that is perfectly fine. However, I do not like hovering. I will go by my example of showing the Profile and also the Mini-Profile:
Profile:
Mini-Profile:
Just note that the Trophies is just a regular plugin by Peter , it doesn't specifically require you to add it, I am just using my Webtester forum to show an example of what a simple profiling you could do. I want to be able to show plugins that can show not only their profiles but also Mini-Profiles.
Forum Information and Statistics
I was actually taking awhile to figure out how I would like to do this. I was debating if I should show member's profile pictures in a square or circle, but then I thought it might just end up taking up a lot of space, so I prefer just using regular usernames to show that who is online or were online within 24 hours, as well as who just signed up.
I don't like showing the Birthdays, in my opinion I don't think there is no point in showing birthdays. That is only member's personal thing to believe they want to be able to share their birthday or not or to tell people if its their birthday. I could be overthinking it and if members hide their birthdays, then it might not show anyways. I just think its better that there is no Birthday showing. Not sure if you can prevent that or not, but I would prefer it.
When a member signs up, I want it to be able to say 'Welcome this member, ____'. I believe that is very welcoming and i am sure members will go out their way to welcome that member and it can be more of a welcoming and friendly community, just basically all coming together.
Now for an example:
I was actually taking awhile to figure out how I would like to do this. I was debating if I should show member's profile pictures in a square or circle, but then I thought it might just end up taking up a lot of space, so I prefer just using regular usernames to show that who is online or were online within 24 hours, as well as who just signed up.
I don't like showing the Birthdays, in my opinion I don't think there is no point in showing birthdays. That is only member's personal thing to believe they want to be able to share their birthday or not or to tell people if its their birthday. I could be overthinking it and if members hide their birthdays, then it might not show anyways. I just think its better that there is no Birthday showing. Not sure if you can prevent that or not, but I would prefer it.
When a member signs up, I want it to be able to say 'Welcome this member, ____'. I believe that is very welcoming and i am sure members will go out their way to welcome that member and it can be more of a welcoming and friendly community, just basically all coming together.
Now for an example:
It does not have to be exactly like that, it is just an idea. However, I prefer not the Recent Threads/Posts, and of course showing the birthdays.
Also, do not worry about doing the affiliates. I have a good plugin for that, so that will be lifted off you. So do not worry about that.
Theme Color
I also took a moments time to think this over, because I had no idea what kind of color I wanted it. So if you have an input or an idea, let me know and I will see. I do want an example/picture/screenshot of it though if you do not mind.
To put it up close, these two themes are color ideas.
1 Color Theme
2 Color ThemeI also took a moments time to think this over, because I had no idea what kind of color I wanted it. So if you have an input or an idea, let me know and I will see. I do want an example/picture/screenshot of it though if you do not mind.
To put it up close, these two themes are color ideas.
1 Color Theme
Just by those kind of colors in those Forums.
Now I hope that it wasn't too difficult in me explaining the details at all. You can ask me any type of questions, I do not mind at all. I very much appreciate the time you will take in helping making a theme for me and being patient with me.
I will list very good Theme Makers for those who are also looking yourselves and some I have used their theme as an example for this Theme Request thread.
Theme Creators:
XaviEo
Alisha
@khristian
Dorothia
That is all for now. Thank you again.
