Topic: What size browser viewport do you use?

[TechPro]

Foil, He's asking about how things look for the "test site" which is a "beta test" of the upgrade this site will soon be getting.

Here's the path to it:  http://www.test.planetdescent.net/index.php

See if that sizes correctly for the view sizes you use.

EDIT: Guess I should comment on how it sizes for me while I'm posting here ...

WillyP, My Linux side is usually viewing sites around 800x600 (fit's nicely as a window on a 1280x800 desktop).  On my Windows platforms I'm usually viewing maximized (but not the F11 'full screen') and they vary from 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1280x800, 1440x900, 1600x1200, and 2560x1024.  All ALL of those platforms that site has viewed nicely for me.

The thing I like the best of the layout of the test site ... It has less wasted space on the left and right of the site's content, less of a "margin" on the left and right which allows for more content in the same browser window.

Personally, I think the site needs to be formatted for good viewing at 800x600 and up (with minimal margins).  Anything less than 800x600 would be rarely needed, or only desired by a very few select users.

[Foil]

Foil, He's asking about how things look for the "test site" which is a "beta test" of the upgrade this site will soon be getting.
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See if that sizes correctly for the view sizes you use.

Ah, thanks for the correction.

Yes, there's pretty significant overlap in the header for me at ~700x500.

[-<WillyP>-]

Thanks for the input guys! I'll have to give a little more thought to the layout of the header.

[TechPro]

Yes, there's pretty significant overlap in the header for me at ~700x500.

Hmmm... I guess that would make you one of the "few select users" I arbitrarily categorized.    (no offense, of course)

[TechPro]

Foil, Did what you see look similar to this?

[Foil]

Yes.

Just to clarify: Most of my browser usage is at home, where it's normally at 1440x900 or larger.  The only issue is when I have a small window open at work (because I need to watch other things on the screen). 

If I'm the only one, don't worry about trying to make changes.  An overlapping header isn't going to bother me. 

[-<WillyP>-]

Ok. Because the logo is part of the background image, the links all work. I'm thinking if I add a dark gradient to the bottom of 'Descent' it'll bump the contrast.

[Matthew]

Personally I think the current logo and location looks better.

[-<WillyP>-]

Better than what?

[Matthew]

Than the version on the test site.

[TechPro]

I have some ideas for the logo on the test site ...  Stay tuned. 

WillyP, watch out. 

[-<WillyP>-]

Than the version on the test site.

Gotcha...  you're referring to the logo here. Using the logo from here is a possibility, I wanted to add a little more to it. So the logo grew a bit. There are still some bugs to work out of Tiny Portal, so there is no hurry.

[Scyphi]

I've been meaning to sit down and see if I could put together some kind of classic style PD logo (like PD.com's) but haven't done it yet. Need more time... 

[-<WillyP>-]

Great! I'd love to see what you guys can come up with.

Here's the sprite that the logo will get put on.

[Matthew]

Than the version on the test site.

Gotcha...  you're referring to the logo here. Using the logo from here is a possibility, I wanted to add a little more to it. So the logo grew a bit. There are still some bugs to work out of Tiny Portal, so there is no hurry.

Well, you could add the image without changing the text.