MSv4 Is Online
The new Metal Storm version is now online, just in time for the closing of the MS Awards! Quite a few things changed in the layout, but hopefully it won't present a challenge - we tried to keep things simple.
Navigation menu is now on the top, with the login/user and search menus. Instead of two sidebars, there's now only one. Several things from the old layout are missing, but some of them will come back (New releases/Top 200 in the sidebar). Other things will be adjusted with time.
It's now also possible to register/login with Facebook. If you want to connect your account to Facebook account, go to the 'Edit profile' page and enter your Facebook ID there. After that logging in will be a single-click thing.
Many of you will probably miss the old Metal Storm and wonder if the changes were really necessary - but here at MS we continue moving forward, and this is the look of Metal Storm for the 2010's.
EDIT: New layout settings added: Collapse header and Hide scroller - you can adjust them in your Settings. Also, left menu panels are now collapsible, and the opened tabs are saved in cookies for the next session.
Navigation menu is now on the top, with the login/user and search menus. Instead of two sidebars, there's now only one. Several things from the old layout are missing, but some of them will come back (New releases/Top 200 in the sidebar). Other things will be adjusted with time.
It's now also possible to register/login with Facebook. If you want to connect your account to Facebook account, go to the 'Edit profile' page and enter your Facebook ID there. After that logging in will be a single-click thing.
Many of you will probably miss the old Metal Storm and wonder if the changes were really necessary - but here at MS we continue moving forward, and this is the look of Metal Storm for the 2010's.
EDIT: New layout settings added: Collapse header and Hide scroller - you can adjust them in your Settings. Also, left menu panels are now collapsible, and the opened tabs are saved in cookies for the next session.
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| Elodie Artour Slania Posts: 1175  |
What's with that awful new design?! Anyways, now (at least) I'll be able to connect my MS account with my FB. Congrats on the new version, I guess...
---- Speak up dear 'cause I cannot hear you...
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62002  |
Written by Elodie Artour on 28.02.2011 at 20:38 I agree I dont like it at all, I doubt I would come here till get new PC , its hard to oriatnte and navigate here , all looks weird and hard to follow
---- I stand whit Ukraine and Israel. They have right to defend own citizens. Stormtroopers of Death - "Speak English or Die"  I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing
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| Ellrohir Heaven Knight Posts: 8669  |
Go fuck yourselves with this stupidest update i have ever experienced anywhere
---- My rest seems now calm and deep Finally I got my dead man sleep 
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| Lucas Mr. Noise Elite Posts: 13427  |
I propose sending in screenshots (to me, my iniative so don't bother other Staff members with it), if you think the site is 'broken'. I'll be able to confirm or deny it. Oh, and remember, change is always difficult. 
---- SLUDGE. DOOM. DEATH. Wait, what?  "The reason I'm running for president is because I can't be Bruce Springsteen." - Barack Obama
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| Chainer Witch Hunter Gen Posts: 172  |
Written by Ellrohir on 28.02.2011 at 20:44 Ill second that
---- Written by Dangerboner on 02.11.2009 at 08:11
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| Lucas Mr. Noise Elite Posts: 13427 |
Written by Ellrohir on 28.02.2011 at 20:44 Hi. You may want to tone it down a little. We still have a moderation team, you know.
---- SLUDGE. DOOM. DEATH. Wait, what? "The reason I'm running for president is because I can't be Bruce Springsteen." - Barack Obama
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62002 |
IMO there shood be member vote for such majoy change
---- I stand whit Ukraine and Israel. They have right to defend own citizens. Stormtroopers of Death - "Speak English or Die" I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing
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| Ellrohir Heaven Knight Posts: 8669 |
Written by Lucas on 28.02.2011 at 20:45 you have just ruined almost 4 years i have spend as a Metal Storm member...i dont give a shit if i am banned or not...as i already said in shoutbox - this site is dead to me now
---- My rest seems now calm and deep Finally I got my dead man sleep
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| jadawal Posts: 241  |
The Master Ivan already said this was the look for the new MS, he sounds pretty content with it. Maybe some variations can be done though, ecspecially when he notices the revolt of change. He's trying to make it more compelling for us users, thanks for the update there Ivan buddy!
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| BloodTears ANA-thema Elite Posts: 11835  |
It looks weird. Still getting used to it...
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| Windrider Raureif Posts: 684  |
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| VPeter Posts: 1450  |
This will take some time to get used to. So far it's okay. MS could use some fresh new blood though.
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| MetalManic Posts: 653  |
This is very difficult to deal with. Before you could scan everything in a matter of seconds, several times per day. Now it looks like my grand mothers computer with uber enlarged icons for those with impaired vision. It looks like a generic blog site that anyone could make whereas before it was unique and sleek. If you feel there needs to be changes made to the look of this site, please make subtle ones. This is a huge pill to swallow. 
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62002 |
Written by BloodTears on 28.02.2011 at 20:49 It is weird.
---- I stand whit Ukraine and Israel. They have right to defend own citizens. Stormtroopers of Death - "Speak English or Die" I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing
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| Lucas Mr. Noise Elite Posts: 13427 |
Written by Ellrohir on 28.02.2011 at 20:48 You are welcome to join and leave at any time you see fit. You are not welcome to post 'go fuck yourselves'.
---- SLUDGE. DOOM. DEATH. Wait, what? "The reason I'm running for president is because I can't be Bruce Springsteen." - Barack Obama
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| WorpeX Made of Metal Posts: 1352  |
I'm not such a huge fan of the new design either. The items on the left are nice though, I really like that. What I don't like, is that everything is to the right. I hate having to turn my head to read or write. It should all be centered like it used to be and the design would be great.
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62002 |
Written by [user id=35732] on 28.02.2011 at 20:54 Msv1 was early one, I camne here when was Msv2 , IMO Msv3 arived in 2006 or 2007 , there was not major change between Msv2 and 3 maybe lil something
---- I stand whit Ukraine and Israel. They have right to defend own citizens. Stormtroopers of Death - "Speak English or Die" I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing
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| King Ajax Posts: 32  |
I don't like change! I loved the old design, I really miss the musician's birthday thing that was on the side.
---- Metal Up Your Ass!
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| Ernotar Cookie Mistress Posts: 1865  |
I guess I'm in the minority, since I actually like the new layout. Of course it takes a while to get used to it, but in my opinion MS looks nicer now that there aren't a million things visible at the same time for instance on the home page. It's ok to be critical, but some people here really take it too far. It's not the matter of life and death...it's just a website. So, all in all, good job. 
---- You'll never walk alone.
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| dragonfire1603 Posts: 22  |
At first I was like "WTF?!?" but now that I looked around a bit, I think it's not that bad... liked the old one still better, though...
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| Introspekrieg Totemic Lust Elite Posts: 2749  |
"What have you done with MY Metal Storm? I am so butthurt right now, how could you do this to me?" Tidy navigation! Images everywhere! Much better imo... a more intuitive design.
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62002 |
Written by Ernotar on 28.02.2011 at 21:02 Well its true but you dont know where to look,what to look, ppl who spend herer time evry day is important since I blindet know wher eto search its like someone take SAS solder pistol or sniper rifle and lil touch something and he dont know and fire and miss a target
---- I stand whit Ukraine and Israel. They have right to defend own citizens. Stormtroopers of Death - "Speak English or Die" I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing
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| Bloody Rain I Am The Night Posts: 1192  |
I don't mind the new layout, it's just going to take some getting used to. It's definitely not worth throwing a fit over...
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| Angelique Bitchy Moderator Elite Posts: 3563  |
Written by King Ajax on 28.02.2011 at 21:01 It's still there, check out the tab "today" under shoutbox 
---- I have more faith in my plumber than I do the eternal being. Plumbers do a good job. They keep the shit flowing. -C.Bukowski
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| BitterCOld The Ancient One Admin Posts: 15287  |
Lmao at some people flying off the handle. same site, same content, same community, only with a facelift. i realize people might think it drastic or awkward or weird at first, but don't be "that guy"... give it a week. check out the features and how they work now. chime back in in a week. i know that i have been resistant to changes undergone by other websites i frequent, and within a couple days i'm usually happy with the new design. i imagine once the original shock wears off, many of you will think the same.
---- get the fuck off my lawn. Beer Bug Virus Spotify Playlist crafted by Nikarg and I. Feel free to tune in and add some pertinent metal tunes!
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