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Poll: Forum Skin (40 member(s) have cast votes)

Which skin do you use?

  1. Fallout Blue (default) (20 votes [50.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 50.00%

  2. Fallout Orange (14 votes [35.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 35.00%

  3. Soviet Sovyekshih (6 votes [15.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 15.00%

Would you like to see the Soviet Skin updated?

  1. Yes, about time (20 votes [50.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 50.00%

  2. No, I like it as it is (5 votes [12.50%])

    Percentage of vote: 12.50%

  3. Meh, I don't use it (15 votes [37.50%])

    Percentage of vote: 37.50%

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#1 Wizard

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Posted 11 January 2009 - 19:20

Back in the heady days of "Ground Zero" there were plans afoot for another skin to be created to replace the Soviet skin. Now some time has passed and I want to know from everyone whether or not you use Soviet Sovyekshih and if you think it needs an update.

So can you let me know who uses what skin and if you'd like to see the oldest skin updated. It isn't a quick job and I am not gonna waste my effort if everyone complains about their favorite skin disappearing/changing.

Edited by Wizard, 12 January 2009 - 15:17.


#2 Chyros

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Posted 11 January 2009 - 19:31

I use FS Orange myself, never the Soviet one. It's so red that it starts to hurt the eyes after you've used it a while, I found.
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#3 TheDR

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Posted 11 January 2009 - 19:34

I use the Blue and i don't use the Soviet Skin for the same reason as Chyros.
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#4 Libains

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Posted 11 January 2009 - 19:40

Same reason as the chaps above me - use Orange as default and generally get blinded by the Redness of the Soviet one. A toned down one could be mighty swish though.
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Posted 11 January 2009 - 19:42

ive used soviet for months now. its fun, i like it the way it is
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Posted 11 January 2009 - 19:44

 AJ, on 11 Jan 2009, 19:40, said:

Same reason as the chaps above me - use Orange as default and generally get blinded by the Redness of the Soviet one. A toned down one could be mighty swish though.

Zactly the same here
Using FS orange for the first time was such a relief for my eyes

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#7 Dauth

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Posted 11 January 2009 - 19:48

I've seen some of the ideas for this skin, and the replacement will be a lot easier on the eyes and I'd like more choice with my skins so I'd say update it.

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Posted 11 January 2009 - 19:49

 The Dr, on 12 Jan 2009, 6:04, said:

I use the Blue and i don't use the Soviet Skin for the same reason as Chyros.


#9 Slightly Wonky Robob

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Posted 11 January 2009 - 20:15

Like Dauth, I have seen the plans for this skin, and it is defiantly an improvement over the current soviet skin. So I say update it. 8|
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#10 MR.Kim

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Posted 11 January 2009 - 21:23

I always use blue skin.

#11 Whitey

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Posted 11 January 2009 - 21:59

Blue > All

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Posted 11 January 2009 - 23:01

I used the Soviet skin until Fallout Orange was done, now I use that. But I prefer to keep the Soviet skin as it is, with maybe small adjustments like those that have been done to the Fallout Blue skin.
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Posted 11 January 2009 - 23:07

 CodeCat, on 11 Jan 2009, 23:01, said:

I used the Soviet skin until Fallout Orange was done, now I use that. But I prefer to keep the Soviet skin as it is, with maybe small adjustments like those that have been done to the Fallout Blue skin.

Such as removing all the Soviet insignia since we don't allow politics on the forum?

#14 Whitey

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Posted 11 January 2009 - 23:10

No way. That will detract from the style.

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#15 CodeCat

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Posted 11 January 2009 - 23:11

Let's ban Red Alert while we're at it, then. 8|
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#16 Dauth

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Posted 11 January 2009 - 23:16

If the Sickle and Hammer is allowed as a skin, then I have every right to expect one with the British Coat of Arms (The Queen's Standard) as icons. If you bring in the Red Alert argument, make it a Red Alert skin and stop pandering to the 'Glorious Soviet' views so common in idealistic society.

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Posted 11 January 2009 - 23:25

 CodeCat, on 11 Jan 2009, 23:01, said:

I used the Soviet skin until Fallout Orange was done, now I use that. But I prefer to keep the Soviet skin as it is, with maybe small adjustments like those that have been done to the Fallout Blue skin.

That is pretty much what is happening

 Dauth, on 11 Jan 2009, 23:07, said:

 CodeCat, on 11 Jan 2009, 23:01, said:

I used the Soviet skin until Fallout Orange was done, now I use that. But I prefer to keep the Soviet skin as it is, with maybe small adjustments like those that have been done to the Fallout Blue skin.

Such as removing all the Soviet insignia since we don't allow politics on the forum?



 Rorschach, on 11 Jan 2009, 23:10, said:

No way. That will detract from the style.

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Well perhaps I should clarify this, you'll be lucky if you see a hammer and sickle in the new one, which let's face it, aside from the name and the font type in the buttons, is the only Soviet references you really get. This will be identifiable, perhaps not as the soviet you are know now, but there will be definite connections. You'll just have to wait and see.

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Posted 11 January 2009 - 23:38

 Dauth, on 11 Jan 2009, 23:07, said:

Such as removing all the Soviet insignia since we don't allow politics on the forum?

How about removing all national insignia from every mod on here?
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#19 Whitey

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Posted 11 January 2009 - 23:44

Dauth raises a great point. If there is one nationalistic one, it makes sense that others should be allowed so long as there are people willing to develop them.

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Posted 11 January 2009 - 23:45

 Pav3d, on 11 Jan 2009, 23:38, said:

 Dauth, on 11 Jan 2009, 23:07, said:

Such as removing all the Soviet insignia since we don't allow politics on the forum?

How about removing all national insignia from every mod on here?
Paved you are being firstly obtuse and secondly foolish. Firstly, can anyone explain to me how the Soviet insignia is within the rules? Secondly it is not the moderating team's job to limit the content of hosted modifications. Our hosting policy isn't up for public discussion so this avenue of conversation ends now.

Edit: Boidy Ninja. Creating multiple skins are not a viable option.

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#21 Whitey

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Posted 11 January 2009 - 23:57

Porque no?

But as that is the case, then I suppose the argument is entirely validated.

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#22 Pav:3d

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Posted 11 January 2009 - 23:59

Yeah I am, it seems ridiculous not being able to have sth like that just for fun.

There isnt anything in the rules about not being allowed political images, for example Hunter loves to post the "Stalin Approves" pic etc every now and again

Anyway Ive made my point and Ill leave it at that

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#23 Dauth

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Posted 11 January 2009 - 23:59

Simply the work involved and the amount of nationalities represented.

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Posted 12 January 2009 - 00:00

if the new one is VERY different then can we have both? i really enjoy the current one
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Posted 12 January 2009 - 00:01

 Dauth, on 11 Jan 2009, 23:45, said:

Creating multiple skins are not a viable option.

 Rorschach, on 11 Jan 2009, 23:57, said:

Porque no?
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Because they do take quite a lot of time to make. Well can do, depending on how good you want them to look.

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if the new one is VERY different then can we have both? i really enjoy the current one

Doubtful, there are already three and a fourth is just overkill. Hopefully you'll enjoy the new one a lot better.

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