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New Layout Blows for everyone! Especially the scriptless.

Posted:
Fri Jan 01, 2010 7:18 pm
by Queen_Herpes
The new layout blows for non-script users.
For players without scripts, it means endless scrolling up and down, effectively eliminating freestyle as a game option.
Move everything back to the side and to the bottom of the map/below the map. Having everything on the top of the map requires everyone (possibly only non-scripters) to scroll up to the top to refresh the map. The refresh map button, if nothing else, should be on the side of the map.
Not sure if this affects others, but the size of my screen from top-to-bottom means I have to scroll to get the game information that was formerly on the bottom of the map/below the map.
PUT EVERYTHING BACK WHERE IT WAS!!!!
I can only imagine that this layout was devised and approved by people who don't have wide screens. Unfortunately, practically no one has a "tall" screen and the new layout couldn't possibly benefit everyone. I've had to scroll in all of my games and it is INCREDIBLY annoying.
Re: New Layout Blows for Non-Script Users

Posted:
Fri Jan 01, 2010 11:31 pm
by Queen_Herpes
I've played another game now where I had to scroll up and down thanks to the new layout. Please change everything back to a "side of the map" situation and move the rest of the info back to below the map!!!!! There is not point to having it at the top of the map!!!
Re: New Layout Blows for Non-Script Users

Posted:
Fri Jan 01, 2010 11:38 pm
by Incandenza
Go to Game Settings. Enable Side Stats. Easy as pie.
Re: New Layout Blows for Non-Script Users

Posted:
Sat Jan 02, 2010 12:08 am
by Queen_Herpes
Incandenza wrote:Go to Game Settings. Enable Side Stats. Easy as pie.
Already did that, you are an idiot.
I have to scroll to the top to see which spoils I have and scroll to the top to refresh.
Re: New Layout Blows for Non-Script Users

Posted:
Sat Jan 02, 2010 12:10 am
by Foxglove
Enabling side stats doesn't move the refresh link though, unfortunately.
So I, too, have to constantly scroll up and down, because my laptop monitors generally aren't large enough to show the map + action bar + refresh link all at once.
Fortunately for me, I'm a script user and writer, so I can fix it.

But it is pretty annoying.
Re: New Layout Blows for Non-Script Users

Posted:
Sat Jan 02, 2010 12:26 am
by Queen_Herpes
Foxglove wrote:Enabling side stats doesn't move the refresh link though, unfortunately.
So I, too, have to constantly scroll up and down, because my laptop monitors generally aren't large enough to show the map + action bar + refresh link all at once.
Fortunately for me, I'm a script user and writer, so I can fix it.

But it is pretty annoying.
Hooray for script users. This is ridiculous. Change it back.
Re: New Layout Blows for Non-Script Users

Posted:
Sat Jan 02, 2010 12:42 am
by karel
i agree new lay sucks... its stupid to have to scroll up to see your cards
I liked it the old way
change it back
Re: New Layout Blows for Non-Script Users

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Sat Jan 02, 2010 1:07 am
by Incandenza
Queen_Herpes wrote:Incandenza wrote:Go to Game Settings. Enable Side Stats. Easy as pie.
Already did that, you are an idiot.
I have to scroll to the top to see which spoils I have and scroll to the top to refresh.
Wow, got some issues there? I hope you're not this assholish to everyone to tries to help you. More to the point, I don't think demanding things IN ALL CAPS is the best way of stating your case. Then again, I imagine you're getting used to people in positions of authority ignoring you, so I understand why you're throwing a temper tantrum.
In short, good luck in your future endeavors, and I hope you can one day learn to treat complete strangers with some goddamn common courtesy.
Re: New Layout Blows for Non-Script Users

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Sat Jan 02, 2010 10:54 am
by Queen_Herpes
Incandenza wrote:Queen_Herpes wrote:Incandenza wrote:Go to Game Settings. Enable Side Stats. Easy as pie.
Already did that, you are an idiot.
I have to scroll to the top to see which spoils I have and scroll to the top to refresh.
Wow, got some issues there? I hope you're not this assholish to everyone to tries to help you. More to the point, I don't think demanding things IN ALL CAPS is the best way of stating your case. Then again, I imagine you're getting used to people in positions of authority ignoring you, so I understand why you're throwing a temper tantrum.
In short, good luck in your future endeavors, and I hope you can one day learn to treat complete strangers with some goddamn common courtesy.
You offered a suggestion that didn't solve the problem in an effort to simply increase your post count.
Ultimately, the problem here is that players without the ability to use scripts are incapable of playing the game without endless scrolling. This prevents players without scripts from reasonably being able to play freestyle games, and inhibits the ability to play a speed game tremendously.
Re: New Layout Blows for Non-Script Users

Posted:
Sat Jan 02, 2010 11:21 am
by karel
wonder if we will ever get a response?...prolly not

Re: New Layout Blows for Non-Script Users

Posted:
Sat Jan 02, 2010 11:26 am
by Queen_Herpes
karel wrote:wonder if we will ever get a response?...prolly not

We won't, because CC was built for a few friends of lackattack and they keep making decisions that benefit that small group of programmers.
Re: New Layout Blows for Non-Script Users

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Sat Jan 02, 2010 11:32 am
by stahrgazer
Queen_Herpes wrote:karel wrote:wonder if we will ever get a response?...prolly not

We won't, because CC was built for a few friends of lackattack and they keep making decisions that benefit that small group of programmers.
I have issues at times with CC decisions, and I don't care for the new layout because it causes more scrollup/scrolldown and you can't easily see your cards, but Lack has been pretty clear that he's experimenting with the new stats layouts to figure out what's best; so far, I haven't seen him announce, "Okay, guys, this is the final version." Plus, as I mentioned in a similar thread to this, this version did, at least, minimize the lag the original "new stats" had been causing some of us.
Re: New Layout Blows for Non-Script Users

Posted:
Sat Jan 02, 2010 12:05 pm
by Queen_Herpes
stahrgazer wrote:Queen_Herpes wrote:karel wrote:wonder if we will ever get a response?...prolly not

We won't, because CC was built for a few friends of lackattack and they keep making decisions that benefit that small group of programmers.
I have issues at times with CC decisions, and I don't care for the new layout because it causes more scrollup/scrolldown and you can't easily see your cards, but Lack has been pretty clear that he's experimenting with the new stats layouts to figure out what's best; so far, I haven't seen him announce, "Okay, guys, this is the final version." Plus, as I mentioned in a similar thread to this, this version did, at least, minimize the lag the original "new stats" had been causing some of us.
If this is true, then lack should have an alternate site with a tinyurl address that is used as an experimental site where he can "experiment." If he's worth his salt, he shouldn't use the main site for experiments and tests and should instead try things out elsewhere or respond much, much faster tot he many users who have posted in various threads about the failures of the new layout.
But, hey, lets spend a bunch of time on the anniversary parties! Because they are way more important than user functionality.
Re: New Layout Blows for Non-Script Users

Posted:
Sun Jan 03, 2010 4:18 am
by karel
Re: New Layout Blows for Non-Script Users

Posted:
Sun Jan 03, 2010 6:19 pm
by Qwert
just take easy,lack only want to give one month chance for this new layout,and if this still not good,then he will find better solution.
im all ready trying to create some visual concept,and i hope that lack will come to discuss together.

Re: New Layout Blows for Non-Script Users

Posted:
Tue Jan 05, 2010 1:42 pm
by yeti_c
Queen_Herpes wrote:You offered a suggestion that didn't solve the problem in an effort to simply increase your post count.
Wow - you just accused Inca of being a post whore... the irony.
If you want to refresh the screen - try pressing F5... (it's not quite ideal as it does more work than the refresh map link)
C.
Re: New Layout Blows for Non-Script Users

Posted:
Wed Jan 06, 2010 12:02 pm
by karel
Re: New Layout Blows for Non-Script Users

Posted:
Thu Jan 07, 2010 11:17 am
by karel
Re: New Layout Blows for Non-Script Users

Posted:
Thu Jan 07, 2010 5:32 pm
by Queen_Herpes
I'm still scrolling and scrolling and scrolling. Roughly 50 times per game. CHANGE IT BACK!
Re: New Layout Blows for Non-Script Users

Posted:
Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:39 pm
by karel
Queen_Herpes wrote:I'm still scrolling and scrolling and scrolling. Roughly 50 times per game. CHANGE IT BACK!
THE ANSWER I GOT WAS WE HAVE TO WAIT A MONTH,
NOT SURE WHY,BUT WE DO
Re: New Layout Blows for Non-Script Users

Posted:
Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:50 pm
by the.killing.44
Re: New Layout Blows for Non-Script Users

Posted:
Fri Jan 08, 2010 11:44 am
by glide
karel wrote:i agree new lay sucks... its stupid to have to scroll up to see your cards
I liked it the old way
change it back
yep.
Re: New Layout Blows for Non-Script Users

Posted:
Fri Jan 08, 2010 12:19 pm
by K-dub
theoriginal post in this topic is right...the layout completely ruins freestyle games, and they say that u never change cards in the middle of a turn, what about if i eliminate someone and get their cards? i have to waste time just to scroll and see them... and in a freestyle where many people could be taking turns, you might need a quick elimination to get a midcash, and if its a 6-8 player single escalating, that could simply cost someone a game, that extra 5 seconds, someone could get eliminated
please make it an OPTION to have the settings at the top or bottom...you can make it an option in the control panal...its that simple
Re: New Layout Blows for Non-Script Users

Posted:
Sat Jan 09, 2010 12:55 pm
by yeti_c
The thing that is wrong with the layout is the position of the cards - er - spoils...
The refresh button could move too (or add a shortcut) - the rest is OK at the top though?
C.
Re: New Layout Blows for Non-Script Users

Posted:
Sat Jan 09, 2010 1:13 pm
by jammyjames
Queen_Herpes wrote:Incandenza wrote:Queen_Herpes wrote:Incandenza wrote:Go to Game Settings. Enable Side Stats. Easy as pie.
Already did that, you are an idiot.
I have to scroll to the top to see which spoils I have and scroll to the top to refresh.
Wow, got some issues there? I hope you're not this assholish to everyone to tries to help you. More to the point, I don't think demanding things IN ALL CAPS is the best way of stating your case. Then again, I imagine you're getting used to people in positions of authority ignoring you, so I understand why you're throwing a temper tantrum.
In short, good luck in your future endeavors, and I hope you can one day learn to treat complete strangers with some goddamn common courtesy.
You offered a suggestion that didn't solve the problem in an effort to simply increase your post count.
Ultimately, the problem here is that players without the ability to use scripts are incapable of playing the game without endless scrolling. This prevents players without scripts from reasonably being able to play freestyle games, and inhibits the ability to play a speed game tremendously.
jeez love, why dont you stop bleeding already..
leave incadenza alone, to me that seems like a very helpful post, just becasuse it didnt resolve the situation doesnt mean you should flame the hell out of him...