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Re: Show HN: GameDevs.com, a social news site for game developers

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Post by coulomb »

jschuur wrote: post #10
krapp wrote: post #5

I'm guessing you didn't actually build the site because it looks like you're using a service (Postaverse.) Which is fine but I guess there's no point in asking what it's implemented in and if there's a repo...

Would have loved to see this using lobste.rs, which looks a little nicer: https://github.com/jcs/lobsters

It is built with Rails. The design is good enough for now, not amazing but not bad either. We'll certainly iterate on it over time.

Re: Show HN: GameDevs.com, a social news site for game developers

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Post by jlees »

krapp wrote: post #4
jwatte wrote: post #3

What's wrong with gamedev.net and gamasutra.com?

Luckily the web isn't a zero-sum game and people can create sites even if similar sites already exist.

Although if the goal is community, the game development community feels fractured enough (in terms of sites to visit) as it is.

Re: Show HN: GameDevs.com, a social news site for game developers

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Post by moystard »

owenversteeg wrote: post #16

First thoughts: It's ugly, overloaded with unnecessary stuff (why on earth would you put that gray "about" sidebar there?), I hate infinite scrolling, and you can't tell how many comments something has just by looking at the "Discuss" link.

Good to give your opinion, but you could do it in a constructive manner.

Re: Show HN: GameDevs.com, a social news site for game developers

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Post by wwwwwwwwww »

moystard wrote: post #17
owenversteeg wrote: post #16

First thoughts: It's ugly, overloaded with unnecessary stuff (why on earth would you put that gray "about" sidebar there?), I hate infinite scrolling, and you can't tell how many comments something has just by looking at the "Discuss" link.

Good to give your opinion, but you could do it in a constructive manner.

if he wasnt giving it in a constructive manner, he would have said it was shit and clicked the post button

just because he isnt treating his comment like a hugbox invitation doesnt mean it isnt constructive

Re: Show HN: GameDevs.com, a social news site for game developers

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Post by pippy »

moystard wrote: post #17
owenversteeg wrote: post #16

First thoughts: It's ugly, overloaded with unnecessary stuff (why on earth would you put that gray "about" sidebar there?), I hate infinite scrolling, and you can't tell how many comments something has just by looking at the "Discuss" link.

Good to give your opinion, but you could do it in a constructive manner.

I'll have to agree with him, the color is a little harsh on the eyes. Have a wee play around here to find a nice color pallet: http://www.colourlovers.com/

It is a little over loaded with info, I do like the simplicity of HN, try looking at the HN redesign concept that was posted a few days ago.

Apart from those (let's face it: pedantic) things I like the look of it. I'll sign up.

Re: Show HN: GameDevs.com, a social news site for game developers

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Post by thehooplehead »

coulomb wrote: post #12
jschuur wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Would have loved to see this using lobste.rs, which looks a little nicer: https://github.com/jcs/lobsters

It is built with Rails. The design is good enough for now, not amazing but not bad either. We'll certainly iterate on it over time.

No to be a bastard, but I disagree. The design is really off-putting. It instantly made me bounce off the site. If design isn't an early concern, just go for something boring/popular/obvious. Lobste.rs isn't going to get too many compliments for its design, but it also won't get many demerits either.

I say change the colors and don't do it in three columns. That's just my opinion. The site might be awesome, but really, the design made me bounce.

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