PLEASE REVIEW - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

the real findorfin · 03-24-2003, 06:12 PM

As you may have read in one of my earlier posts, i have been creating a lotr site for a colleg assignment. It is now semi-complete and partially up.

I would very much appreciate comments on colour scheme/layout/use of graphics, etc

Please post your replies on here, thanks guys. This has to be done by friday so this is quite urgent.

Durelin · 03-24-2003, 06:37 PM

I'd love to, but I am afraid that I do not know where your old posts are, and therefore do not know the site. I am blind! Blind! Sorry...if you would please inform me. Gracias! *shudders* No! Not Spanish! That bad, bad language! It fails everyone! Sorry...I am glad to see someone making a Tolkien site. I have tried and found it too hard. So, I will let others do it in my place, while I sit on my lazy a$$.

MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie · 03-24-2003, 07:44 PM

Give me the link and I'll give your my opinions...

the real findorfin · 03-25-2003, 03:01 AM

Sorry, of course. The most important thing and it slipped my mind...
www.drena.co.uk

thanks guys

Iarwain · 03-25-2003, 12:00 PM

Coming along quite nicely Findorfin! I especially like the collection of paintings. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] However, the quiz game didn't work for me. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

Eruanna · 03-25-2003, 12:18 PM

Very Impressive!
I think it is excellent. The links to pictures, games etc all worked well for me.
You have worked very hard on it Findorfin. Congratulations!! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Niluial · 03-25-2003, 12:31 PM

VERY IMPRESIVE art, books, games etc worked for me! You have done an exceptional job! I am sure you will get a superior mark! But I actually can’t advise anything for you, it is really good and it all works well done!

the real findorfin · 03-25-2003, 12:40 PM

Thanks a lot guys, appreciated. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Mores the better everyone else keep posting, come on [img]smilies/mad.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

The only reason I could think off as to why the quiz didn't work is that perhaps your setup doesn't allow VBScript?

Iarwain · 03-25-2003, 01:19 PM

Perhaps, although I was using Internet Explorer. I'll have to check the prefs and try again.

eleanor_niphredil · 03-25-2003, 01:35 PM

Very nice! Like the quiz, though I cant do it. To hard for me. Nice colour scheme.

Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 03-25-2003, 01:42 PM

Looks good [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] , I wish I could do fun things like this... Congrats!
-Sophia

Durelin · 03-25-2003, 02:24 PM

WHOA! [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] That is amazing!! Please, tell me how you do it!!!!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Seriously though, why'd you ask? I mean, it's beautiful! Awesome. I'll be looking through it thoroughly later, but as to color and layout and designs and such- you're there! Wow! I am sure the Barrow Wight will be happy about the link! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Oh, one more thing, you going to do a forum of your own? [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Rynoah, the Overly-Happy · 03-25-2003, 02:38 PM

Beautifully-done. The green of the text in the top seems a bit dark for a black background, however, and it's a bit difficult to read. Other than that, the site is very well-made. I especially liked the quiz (I got by on guesses for the first five questions! Go me!).

Sapphire_Flame · 03-25-2003, 03:44 PM

Very well done. The quiz was tricky, I couldn't even finish it! Very hard. Overall, I'm very impressed. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie · 03-25-2003, 03:56 PM

I think that it is a very well done site. One thing that I might add though is a border. I wouldn't want the person grading you to mark you down for anything. I'm talking about when you go to say your books section. You can scroll down in just that little section however there is no clear defining border between the whole page and that one section. I say a nice silver or goldborder around the mini-page would make it look a lot nicer. It stills looks great though. And I would also like to know what durelin wants to know; are you making a forum?

One more thing. If you would like some art, I have drawn some pictures. I can't post them on this site since it says I can't, but you are more than welcome to put it on your site if you want to. PM me for more info. And if you are making a forum, I offer my assistance. I think that Durelin would too, but you'll have to ask him since I am not him of course. Great job! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Firondoiel · 03-25-2003, 03:59 PM

AWESOME site Findorfin!!! I think your color scheme is perfect! Everything worked fine for me. Very impressive site!

[ March 25, 2003: Message edited by: Firondoiel ]

the real findorfin · 03-25-2003, 04:01 PM

Thanks again for all your comments. I am not planning to do a forum at the moment, but perhaps in the future. Also, i am not taking any fanart but who knows what will happen after its been handed in, maybe.

piosenniel · 03-25-2003, 04:26 PM

Nicely done, fin!

Especially enjoyed the old cover art in the books section. Not to mention that Howe and Nasmith are my favorite Tolkien illustrators.

Went to the Games section and played the games -- [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] - no RPG's! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

the real findorfin · 03-25-2003, 05:08 PM

Well there we go, you sparked my imagination and I made a quick forum. Not as grand as the Barrow Downs of course, but here it is.
www.findorfin.proboards15.com

Take a look and sign up if you want.

[ March 25, 2003: Message edited by: the real findorfin ]

GaladrieloftheOlden · 03-25-2003, 05:49 PM

Wow! I am impressed! I will certainly sign up for the forum later [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] and like the site itself a lot! I tried to make my own a while ago, but it only has 4 or 5 sentences on it so far... [img]smilies/mad.gif[/img] [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

03-24-2003, 06:12 PM	#1
the real findorfin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 514	PLEASE REVIEW As you may have read in one of my earlier posts, i have been creating a lotr site for a colleg assignment. It is now semi-complete and partially up. I would very much appreciate comments on colour scheme/layout/use of graphics, etc Please post your replies on here, thanks guys. This has to be done by friday so this is quite urgent. __________________ Legends of Middle Earth

03-24-2003, 07:44 PM	#3
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 573	Give me the link and I'll give your my opinions... __________________ Do Not Touch -Willie

03-25-2003, 03:01 AM	#4
the real findorfin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 514	Sorry, of course. The most important thing and it slipped my mind... www.drena.co.uk thanks guys __________________ Legends of Middle Earth

03-25-2003, 12:00 PM	#5
Iarwain Pugnaciously Primordial Paradox Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Birnham Wood Posts: 800	Coming along quite nicely Findorfin! I especially like the collection of paintings. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] However, the quiz game didn't work for me. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] __________________ "And what are oaths but words we say to God?"

03-25-2003, 12:18 PM	#6
Eruanna Memento Mori Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Past The Point Of No Return Posts: 1,117	Very Impressive! I think it is excellent. The links to pictures, games etc all worked well for me. You have worked very hard on it Findorfin. Congratulations!! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ "Remember, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies."

03-24-2003, 06:37 PM	#2
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	I'd love to, but I am afraid that I do not know where your old posts are, and therefore do not know the site. I am blind! Blind! Sorry...if you would please inform me. Gracias! shudders No! Not Spanish! That bad, bad language! It fails everyone! Sorry...I am glad to see someone making a Tolkien site. I have tried and found it too hard. So, I will let others do it in my place, while I sit on my lazy a$$.

03-25-2003, 12:31 PM	#7
Niluial Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In the darkness of white Posts: 601	VERY IMPRESIVE art, books, games etc worked for me! You have done an exceptional job! I am sure you will get a superior mark! But I actually can’t advise anything for you, it is really good and it all works well done! __________________ Life is not about how many breaths you take but about how many times it leaves you breathless. My rants, moans and groans in other words my Blog My Magical Site

03-25-2003, 12:40 PM	#8
the real findorfin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 514	Thanks a lot guys, appreciated. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Mores the better everyone else keep posting, come on [img]smilies/mad.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] The only reason I could think off as to why the quiz didn't work is that perhaps your setup doesn't allow VBScript? __________________ Legends of Middle Earth

03-25-2003, 01:19 PM	#9
Iarwain Pugnaciously Primordial Paradox Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Birnham Wood Posts: 800	Perhaps, although I was using Internet Explorer. I'll have to check the prefs and try again. __________________ "And what are oaths but words we say to God?"

03-25-2003, 01:35 PM	#10
eleanor_niphredil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: england Posts: 805	Very nice! Like the quiz, though I cant do it. To hard for me. Nice colour scheme. __________________ Here I am, brain the size of a planet, and they ask me to spend my time on this forum. And by the way, for any of you turning into a penguin, stop it. ~* I am Pippin took in the Female Fellowship*~

03-25-2003, 01:42 PM	#11
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	Looks good [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] , I wish I could do fun things like this... Congrats! -Sophia __________________ The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me!

03-25-2003, 02:24 PM	#12
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	WHOA! [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] That is amazing!! Please, tell me how you do it!!!!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Seriously though, why'd you ask? I mean, it's beautiful! Awesome. I'll be looking through it thoroughly later, but as to color and layout and designs and such- you're there! Wow! I am sure the Barrow Wight will be happy about the link! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Oh, one more thing, you going to do a forum of your own? [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

03-25-2003, 02:38 PM	#13
Rynoah, the Overly-Happy Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 474	Beautifully-done. The green of the text in the top seems a bit dark for a black background, however, and it's a bit difficult to read. Other than that, the site is very well-made. I especially liked the quiz (I got by on guesses for the first five questions! Go me!). __________________ Spook the spook of spookish spookdom to spook the spooked spookers. ?!?! This isn't Osgiliath! Do the wave for Boromir the Disco King! Eat squid for Boromir the Disco King!

03-25-2003, 03:44 PM	#14
Sapphire_Flame Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The World That Never Was Posts: 1,232	Very well done. The quiz was tricky, I couldn't even finish it! Very hard. Overall, I'm very impressed. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ The Hitchhiking Ghost

03-25-2003, 03:56 PM	#15
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 573	I think that it is a very well done site. One thing that I might add though is a border. I wouldn't want the person grading you to mark you down for anything. I'm talking about when you go to say your books section. You can scroll down in just that little section however there is no clear defining border between the whole page and that one section. I say a nice silver or goldborder around the mini-page would make it look a lot nicer. It stills looks great though. And I would also like to know what durelin wants to know; are you making a forum? One more thing. If you would like some art, I have drawn some pictures. I can't post them on this site since it says I can't, but you are more than welcome to put it on your site if you want to. PM me for more info. And if you are making a forum, I offer my assistance. I think that Durelin would too, but you'll have to ask him since I am not him of course. Great job! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Do Not Touch -Willie

03-25-2003, 03:59 PM	#16
Firondoiel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 571	AWESOME site Findorfin!!! I think your color scheme is perfect! Everything worked fine for me. Very impressive site! [ March 25, 2003: Message edited by: Firondoiel ] __________________ "Forth, and fear no darkness. Arise. Arise, Riders of Théoden. Spears shall be shaken, shields shall be splintered. A sword day, a red day, ere the sun rises! Ride now! Ride now! Ride! Ride for ruin and the world's ending!"

03-25-2003, 04:01 PM	#17
the real findorfin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 514	Thanks again for all your comments. I am not planning to do a forum at the moment, but perhaps in the future. Also, i am not taking any fanart but who knows what will happen after its been handed in, maybe. __________________ Legends of Middle Earth

03-25-2003, 04:26 PM	#18
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Nicely done, fin! Especially enjoyed the old cover art in the books section. Not to mention that Howe and Nasmith are my favorite Tolkien illustrators. Went to the Games section and played the games -- [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] - no RPG's! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

03-25-2003, 05:08 PM	#19
the real findorfin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 514	Well there we go, you sparked my imagination and I made a quick forum. Not as grand as the Barrow Downs of course, but here it is. www.findorfin.proboards15.com Take a look and sign up if you want. [ March 25, 2003: Message edited by: the real findorfin ] __________________ Legends of Middle Earth

03-25-2003, 05:49 PM	#20
GaladrieloftheOlden Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Massachusetts - digging up a bottomless hole, searching for something that's not there... Posts: 1,514	Wow! I am impressed! I will certainly sign up for the forum later [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] and like the site itself a lot! I tried to make my own a while ago, but it only has 4 or 5 sentences on it so far... [img]smilies/mad.gif[/img] [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] __________________ "Glue... very powerful stuff."