On July 23 2010 11:18 Chronopolis wrote:
I can't imagine TL w/o the horse banner and that nice bluish hue. A hunky starcraft banner would just feel awkward. Better would be a choice of banner, or TL theme.

It wouldn't just feel awkward... it'd be disastrous!

That's like...Google without the GOOGLE logo. We gotta keep the horses. The newcomers can just learn to live with it.

Or better yet, give the webpage some Themes. With or without horses. We've got a "profile" section...maybe put a couple in there?

Nal_rAwr

United States2611 Posts

July 23 2010 02:27 GMT

#63

the TL layout is kind-of old-fashioned but it's fine

the banner is excellent
maybe the other bars could use some color changes or style change, but the banner itself is fine

i dont think the problem is the banner :d

Slardar

Canada7596 Posts

July 23 2010 02:31 GMT

#64

"I like it, it's old but it makes TL unique." That's pretty much the perfect response BUT, I wouldn't be against changing it into a more SC2 Featured Theme.

This is a great idea imo! A Banner Contest(SC2 Theme) to celebrate the release of of SC2, the selected winning banner will be put up for let's say a month along with his or her name. I think this would entice a lot of newcomers to see how TL has active community fun activities. On release date was my original plan but 5 days isn't a long time to produce solid results.. unless we have a dedicated TL! Thoughts?

newvsoldschool

428 Posts

July 23 2010 02:42 GMT

#65

The picture looks great. IMO, the theme is what can be changed without much complaints.

Murderotica

Vatican City State2594 Posts

July 23 2010 02:46 GMT

#66

NEVER CHANGE

Leath

Canada1724 Posts

July 23 2010 02:47 GMT

#67

I simply love those horses, they are such a strong trademark for Teamliquid. Please, do never change it.

My only concern is the artistic right.
Because those horses come from a painting by Jim Warren.
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Unless the artist has complained about it, then I see no problem in keeping the horses.

TzTz

Germany511 Posts

July 23 2010 02:49 GMT

#68

Oh yeah, right, there are horses on the top ^^ I nearly forgot about that. I never conciously looked at them for ages. Well I'd say keep them, they are unique and distinctive and they don't take anything away from the site. There are enough boring sites out there already.

Angra

United States2652 Posts

July 23 2010 02:54 GMT

#69

TL would be so much less unique and so much more boring looking if it had an SC themed layout. The horses make it unique and awesome. I wouldn't mind a redesign of the website, but the horses should stay in some form.

rredtooth

5464 Posts

July 23 2010 02:54 GMT

#70

don't you dare change that banner.
it's an integral part of TL

Megalisk

United States6095 Posts

July 23 2010 03:00 GMT

#71

NEVER CHANGE IT

Subversion

South Africa3627 Posts

July 23 2010 03:05 GMT

#72

i love it 'cause its in no way indicative of what the site is about

but i did vote new users may wtf. but w/e, they should know what TL is!

also, worst grammar ever in that poll

Competent

United States406 Posts

July 23 2010 03:05 GMT

#73

Purely speculation but about 2 months ago you had the heads of jeadong flash etc on hand puppets... That kinda stuff plus the horses makes the site look like we are fairies... IMHO

Phil4994

United States143 Posts

July 23 2010 03:06 GMT

#74

I remember seeing these horses when I watched my brother play Starcraft BW. He always came on here and I was like wow those Horses are cool but what do they have to do with SC? lol

Please dont change them, it just wouldn't be the same. If it's not broken don't change it.

HORSES ALL THE WAY

Clow

Brazil880 Posts

July 23 2010 03:08 GMT

#75

Don't ever change the horses, please.

BamBam

745 Posts

July 23 2010 03:10 GMT

#76

Not sure about you guys, but the older things are, the better they seem to become.

Case in point : BW xD
That being said, dont even dare consider changing it as it's really the official TL mascot.

Kirb

Germany900 Posts

July 23 2010 03:11 GMT

#77

It wouldn't feel right without the horses. Nothing more to add!

PanzerDragoon

United States822 Posts

July 23 2010 03:16 GMT

#78

Whats the origin of the horses anyways

beetlelisk

Poland2276 Posts

July 23 2010 03:20 GMT

#79

Founders of TL like them afaik

Kisra

United Kingdom466 Posts

July 23 2010 03:22 GMT

#80

I really like it. I'm curious where the "It hurts TL" options came from - I mean, I'm imagining the scenario where it puts someone off. In my head it goes as follows:

"Oh i herd there was a gud starcraft forum 4 pros ill post there"
...
"wtf is this horse stuff omg im posting on battle.net instead"

Perhaps exaggerrated, but... if it puts someone off it's the sort of person who focuses too much on looks over content. I doubt you're losing too many amazing contributors that way.