On May 26 2013 23:37 Stijn wrote:
How about hiding the filters by default, but only for logged-in users? That way you still show them to casual visitors who aren't familiar with the site yet, but regular users who probably know what they want don't have to deal with them.

You could even include a filter configuration within the registration form to allow new users to set their filters once and be done with it, if you're worried about new users not being able to find the filter options.

Thanks for adding back the forum dropdown menu by the way, much appreciated!

I could probably answer that. The reason to have it on by default here is that anyone who wants to visit TL can have access to this feature. No registration necessary and you can still customize the content you want. For registered users or the more familiar, we've probably already chosen what we want to see so allowing us to further customize this option to our needs (e.g. turning it off if you want) is helpful as well. The only inclusion I would like if they keep this show/hide functionality is to be able to access these settings in the 'site settings/preferences' pane in the profile dropdown as the only way to access them right now is by enabling them and then making your choices.

geokilla

Canada8244 Posts

May 26 2013 15:12 GMT

#63

Everything looks broken to me. I can't access the forums. Can't find streams. Nothing. I click on SC2 forums and all I get is a blank page. There's no streams to the right either.

Also, the mobile site needs updating as well, as I still can't view featured streams on there.

Oreotoss

Canada21 Posts

May 26 2013 15:40 GMT

#64

How do you check tournaments and brackets now?

All Bogs

Netherlands104 Posts

May 26 2013 16:00 GMT

#65

Think I actually prefer the filter buttons as they are right now, but I seem to be in the minority here. Furthermore, the person who brought up the usual position of the home button has a good point.

Browsing on a 15'' 1080p screen with a relatively poor contrast ratio, the 'pin' icon for the drop-down menu is both tiny and difficult to spot due to how dark it is. Could consider making it a smidge larger or brighter. Or a button outline.

Hiding race icons for SC2 players seems to be broken. Unticked the checkbox, but it's still showing the Terran symbol next to Sjow's name (Chrome 27.0.1453.94m).

Perhaps placing the race icons on the left would result in a less hectic layout. Could make an invisible placeholder icon for SC2 streamers to which the race icon doesn't apply. Might still clash with the other games, though. Just thinking out loud here.

shiroiusagi

SoCal, USA3955 Posts

May 26 2013 16:05 GMT

#66

I like the new teaks.

On May 27 2013 00:12 geokilla wrote:
Everything looks broken to me. I can't access the forums. Can't find streams. Nothing. I click on SC2 forums and all I get is a blank page. There's no streams to the right either.

Also, the mobile site needs updating as well, as I still can't view featured streams on there.

I am getting the same experience, I think the filters are messing with forums as well. I have filters for DOTA2 and BW off cause I don't really want to see those on front page, but if I wanted to go to DOTA2 or BW forums are blank pages.

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Chairman Ray

United States11903 Posts

May 26 2013 16:07 GMT

#67

Awesome job adding an option to remove the filters! It looks really clean now.

Liquid`Nazgul

22427 Posts

May 26 2013 16:27 GMT

#68

On May 27 2013 01:05 shiroiusagi wrote:
I am getting the same experience, I think the filters are messing with forums as well. I have filters for DOTA2 and BW off cause I don't really want to see those on front page, but if I wanted to go to DOTA2 or BW forums are blank pages.

The main filters are site-wide and filter everything. They're not just for news so if you want to see the forums for those games you will have to manually change your filter settings in another way.

L0L

United States176 Posts

May 26 2013 16:39 GMT

#69

With the Home button returned to it's rightful position. I can now announce my return to esports and this website. Thank You

Emzeeshady

Canada4203 Posts

May 26 2013 16:45 GMT

#70

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DarkNetHunter

1224 Posts

May 26 2013 16:46 GMT

#71

Thank you for listening and using the feedback! So glad to be able to hide the filter section and have Home etc. on the left ^_^

Battleaxe

United States843 Posts

May 26 2013 16:48 GMT

#72

As long I can hide the filter buttons, I'm ok with the new design, however if the goal is to have as many people leave them on as possible, then I would definitely consider moving the filter buttons to the right side of the menu bar as I have the position of the home button engrained in memory and was misclicking the filter until I turned it off. I would def turn the filter back on if it were moved though, as it is a really nice feature, especially for wanting to stay spoiler free for the next day by filtering the content the night before :D

ryzorzen

Canada9 Posts

May 26 2013 17:10 GMT

#73

the layout/design looks great, NAILED IT!

KillerSOS

United States4207 Posts

May 26 2013 17:21 GMT

#74

Much better! Thanks for the quick fixes

Proseat

Germany5113 Posts

May 26 2013 17:30 GMT

#75

Excellent follow-up changes! Thanks!

Would it be possible to make open liquibet numbers and new PMs a little bit more visible in the dropdown? The way it used to be, bold yellow text on blue background, really drew your attention much better to that. It's easy to miss now.