Help
I tried clicking on one of the MegaZeux download links off of the new Vault front page, and the user experience is not particularly good. The actual link to download the archive is in an obscure little box off to the side, and there's no content at all to be seen.
Page 1 of 1
The download link Make it more prominent
#1
Revvy 
- Jeez guys, there's no need to be narky.
-
- Group: Members
- Posts: 3,520
- Joined: 05-March 01
- Gender:Male
- Location:Ontario, Canada
Posted 22 May 2010 - 03:42 AM
<+AFK> Bringing whisky to my mother is like irrigating a lake.
<+AFK> dormando's apathy is palpable.
* AFK palpates
<dormando> stop that
<Malwyn> undressing with revvy a little over a metre away. new definition of awkward.
<+AFK> dormando's apathy is palpable.
* AFK palpates
<dormando> stop that
<Malwyn> undressing with revvy a little over a metre away. new definition of awkward.
#2
Dr Lancer-X
- 電波、届いた？
-
- Group: DigiStaff
- Posts: 8,936
- Joined: 20-March 02
- Location:ur mom nmiaow
Posted 22 May 2010 - 09:18 AM
Couldn't this have gone in the front page thread? I mean, it's just a WIP being discussed there.
Not saying we have so many threads we need to condense them but still!
As for the download, hmm, I don't think it's too bad. Maybe just shove a screen of Caverns in there so it looks less barren. It doesn't take much eye wandering to locate the download link.
Not saying we have so many threads we need to condense them but still!
As for the download, hmm, I don't think it's too bad. Maybe just shove a screen of Caverns in there so it looks less barren. It doesn't take much eye wandering to locate the download link.
<Malwyn> Yes, yes. Don't worry I'd rather masturbate with broken glass than ask you for help again. :(
#3
Revvy
- Jeez guys, there's no need to be narky.
-
- Group: Members
- Posts: 3,520
- Joined: 05-March 01
- Gender:Male
- Location:Ontario, Canada
Posted 22 May 2010 - 01:31 PM
Considering that downloading is the primary function of the page, I think we should have some sort of fairly obvious button/link to start the download. Perhaps we could linkify the game name at the top - it's quite prominent, and definitely looks like it *could* be a link already.
Also, this is a new topic because it's more than just the front page. This is problematic for all downloads; the use case is particularly bad if you click on the MegaZeux platform icons, however.
Also, this is a new topic because it's more than just the front page. This is problematic for all downloads; the use case is particularly bad if you click on the MegaZeux platform icons, however.
<+AFK> Bringing whisky to my mother is like irrigating a lake.
<+AFK> dormando's apathy is palpable.
* AFK palpates
<dormando> stop that
<Malwyn> undressing with revvy a little over a metre away. new definition of awkward.
<+AFK> dormando's apathy is palpable.
* AFK palpates
<dormando> stop that
<Malwyn> undressing with revvy a little over a metre away. new definition of awkward.
#4
mzxgiant
- DigitalMZX Server Ninja & Code Monkey
-
- Group: DigiStaff
- Posts: 1,127
- Joined: 02-January 01
- Gender:Male
- Location:Rochester, NY
Posted 22 May 2010 - 03:01 PM
The problem exists in the fact that for games with multiple ZIP files, there's no concrete way to differentiate the main game from, say, a music archive. Similarly, if ajs added a second ZIP file to any of the platform records, we'd have a contention issue over which is the "MZX Proper" ZIP.
Instead, I wonder if I made the "DOWNLOAD" background part of that left hand widget green, would that help?
Instead, I wonder if I made the "DOWNLOAD" background part of that left hand widget green, would that help?
#5
Wervyn
- I can see you
-
- Group: DigiStaff
- Posts: 1,855
- Joined: 24-December 00
- Gender:Male
- Location:Caras Galadhon
Posted 22 May 2010 - 10:56 PM
I still agree that bigger and more eye-catching is better in this case. We want to make it as easy as possible to download MZX on the off-chance someone actually clicks through the site. I'd actually recommend having the links on the front page go directly to the file download itself instead of the showcase page with nothing on it. And in general, the download link(s) on the showcase page needs to stand out and say "click me" as boldly as possible without becoming obnoxious.
"No <blink> tag, please."
"No <blink> tag, please."
To lie is to change the truth.
..Ignorance is to be unaware of the truth.
....Incompetence is to be unable to grasp the truth.
......And escape is to run away from the truth.
It is useless to run, since the truth is right next to you.
-Wervyn
..Ignorance is to be unaware of the truth.
....Incompetence is to be unable to grasp the truth.
......And escape is to run away from the truth.
It is useless to run, since the truth is right next to you.
-Wervyn
#6
Lachesis
- the pinnacle of human emotion
-
- Group: DigiStaff
- Posts: 3,895
- Joined: 17-July 04
- Gender:Female
- Location:Sealand
Posted 22 May 2010 - 11:47 PM
I agree, there should be a more obvious download button.
"Let's just say I'm a GOOD hacker, AND virus maker. I'm sure you wouldn't like to pay for another PC would you?"
xx̊y (OST) - HELLQUEST (OST) - Zeux I: Labyrinth of Zeux (OST) (DOS OST)
w/ Lancer-X and/or asgromo: Pandora's Gate - Thanatos Insignia - no True(n) - For Elise OST
MegaZeux: Online Help File - Keycode Guide - Joystick Guide - Official GIT Repository
xx̊y (OST) - HELLQUEST (OST) - Zeux I: Labyrinth of Zeux (OST) (DOS OST)
w/ Lancer-X and/or asgromo: Pandora's Gate - Thanatos Insignia - no True(n) - For Elise OST
MegaZeux: Online Help File - Keycode Guide - Joystick Guide - Official GIT Repository
#7
T-Bone
- Wastelander
-
- Group: Members
- Posts: 2,487
- Joined: 16-August 02
- Gender:Male
- Location:Canada
Posted 27 May 2010 - 07:48 PM
I had a question about updating a game already archived. Do we treat updates games as separate downloads or does the old version in the archive get replaced. I notice that some reviews mention bugs and other things that result in a lower rating, that could be fixed later and reuploaded. But then what happens with the current rating or review?
Say we made a game called "Blue Doom" and then later on we want to update it/fix its bugs. Do we upload a new zip of the game called say "Blue Doom version 2"? or does the original get replaced and reviews and ratings removed? Also, consider that nobody would want to download an older version if it contains bugs and there is a new version with all issues fixed.
Say we made a game called "Blue Doom" and then later on we want to update it/fix its bugs. Do we upload a new zip of the game called say "Blue Doom version 2"? or does the original get replaced and reviews and ratings removed? Also, consider that nobody would want to download an older version if it contains bugs and there is a new version with all issues fixed.
This post has been edited by T-Bone: 27 May 2010 - 07:49 PM
Share this topic:
Page 1 of 1