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    Posted: 26 March 2014 at 8:46pm
So you are on a phone or tablet, you will notice the site looks different, I've been working on improving the site for mobile devices (smart phones and tablets) for a bit and finally released it for testing.

The forum is more trimmed down with less bells and whistles, this is part of the forum software so I won't be adding any extras to it.

Else where the navigation has been changed, for phones there is a button you can press to display it. For tablets it is permanently attached to the left hand side. Mobiles also get a shortcut to PMs via the right hand side of the navigation bar.


If you have a phone or tablet, give it a try and let me know what you think. If you face any problems you can revert to the Desktop version by the link at the bottom of the page titled "Classic".

And please let me know of any problems or issues you face with it.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 March 2014 at 8:48pm
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 March 2014 at 8:55pm
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 March 2014 at 9:17pm
I'm not purposely being awkward, but as I mainly access this site via my phone, the way the other version worked with the interface as soon as you log on - was much easier when being able to access a whole loada stuff. It was the same as the homepage.

I can't see what's active post-wise - which is the most generally the first thing ya do when you log on. I'll try it a bit more n see if my opinion changes on it. I don't think it should be changed cuz it was fine as was.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 March 2014 at 9:22pm
Also, I'd like to add that I think it's cool the way you don't have to read tiny writing or zoom in to see the post, then ave to scroll left n right to fully see what's there. However - the only flaw I can see that has, is that now, each line from a verse is gonna be spread over a few lines and fuck up the structure - in the way that it's read. That's the only negative about that aspect of the change.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 March 2014 at 9:28pm
Disregard what I just said. I found the option to go to view as "classic". If you keep that option there, that's a thumbs up from me.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 March 2014 at 9:30pm
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 March 2014 at 9:32pm
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 March 2014 at 10:11pm
Originally posted by Manc Manc wrote:

Disregard what I just said. I found the option to go to view as "classic". If you keep that option there, that's a thumbs up from me.


True I only use my phone and I rather classic. iPhone.
Idk how it is on others
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 March 2014 at 12:52am
My complaint is that it's a bit clunky to get to where you want to go. Would be more practical if high traffic threads were placed at the top for ease of access as opposed to the hall of fame stuff. For instance, if I wanted to go to the OM section I currently have to scroll down to Forums then scroll down again to find it.

I'm sure everyone regulars different threads, but personally I'd like to see the battlefield, call out, open mic, discussion ect. at the top so I can navigate quickly. Perhaps down the road add a way to personalize it with some sort of 'favorites' category
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 March 2014 at 12:52am
PS where is the classic view option?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 March 2014 at 1:10am
I really like the idea of a mobile friendly site (or even an app but that's a bit out there). On my android phone it's alright though. The menu option is cool but if I open it and scroll it closes. So I can't really access anything through it. But the layout is convenient. Also like it's been said, I'd also appreciate the newest activity at the home page. PM option is cool too. Good job man.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 March 2014 at 4:19am
I hate change. Lol. Good shit Scotty I'll stick to Classic though.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 March 2014 at 4:44am
Originally posted by A.Play A.Play wrote:

I really like the idea of a mobile friendly site (or even an app but that's a bit out there). On my android phone it's alright though. The menu option is cool but if I open it and scroll it closes. So I can't really access anything through it. But the layout is convenient. Also like it's been said, I'd also appreciate the newest activity at the home page. PM option is cool too. Good job man.

^this happens to me also on the iphone...I'm sticking with the classic as it's what I'm used to, but the menu thing was a bit annoying as it would close every time I tried to scroll to "new posts". 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 March 2014 at 7:50am
Since i entered this site, I've been using it from my phone only...
Idk if it is a glitch or something, but there r issues with the menu button, once u open it and try to scroll down, it's gone...hence i can't access the general discussion and other of those pages ...it feels a bit awkward too, but i guess i would get accustomed to the new layout...
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 March 2014 at 10:17am
Classic view mo betta imo
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 March 2014 at 10:22am
mo betta.


really?


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 March 2014 at 10:24am
Originally posted by U.N.L.M. U.N.L.M. wrote:

Originally posted by A.Play A.Play wrote:

I really like the idea of a mobile friendly site (or even an app but that's a bit out there). On my android phone it's alright though. The menu option is cool but if I open it and scroll it closes. So I can't really access anything through it. But the layout is convenient. Also like it's been said, I'd also appreciate the newest activity at the home page. PM option is cool too. Good job man.


^this happens to me also on the iphone...I'm sticking with the classic as it's what I'm used to, but the menu thing was a bit annoying as it would close every time I tried to scroll to "new posts". 


This happened because you have a shit ISP. Just wait till the page loads completely.

I will stick to the classic version tho. It was runnin' pretty dope on my iphone. Actually, a lot better and "lively" than this one.
Not taking any credit away from scotty but overall, i didnt like it that much.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 March 2014 at 10:36am
The point of the mobile version is simply that mobile phones have smaller screens, which means you can't fit everything on it. So extra fluff needs removing (eg who gives a fuck about the mini profile on posts its wasted space on a phone).

This really a work in progress so feedback from people who use the site on mobile would be very valuable in improving it.


Manc, what do you mean by "interface when you log on"?


Nigma, at present the Menu just mimics the desktop version, but I could look at rearranging it for mobiles. Battlefield short-cuts are under "Battles" though.


People with the "menu disappears on scroll" - What phones are you using? Because I tested this on my Galaxy S2 and cannot recreate this issue on the default browser or FireFox. As for iPhone, I can't test that as I don't have access to one, besides the browser shouldn't be much different to Android default anyway.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 March 2014 at 10:50am
The disappearing problem also happened on my iphone.
But ive noticed that it happens less on the chrome but more on the dafault iphone safari. Maybe cuz safari is preety slow as compared to the chrome.
However, it ONLY happened when i was using Default carrier'r mobile services. It didnt happen on 3g internet and wifi.
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