JamesKer1 wrote:The old guard of online Risk, ConquerClub has been around for a long time. It's built up a large audience and a lot of maps, but not much else. The gaming interface is so old it almost looks text based. The site hasn't seen a facelift since it started in 2006. It's not an easy site to navigate, but the aging community is still strong and there are strong clans and tournaments organized in the forums. The active users have been trending downward for months, but there is still some fun to be had here.
Found this review written about CC in 2011. Keep it in mind, as this is what "the outside world" perceives us as. Our negatives have been fixed through this update.
Also, know that of the others it was compared to, only one is still "thriving". CC has something good going, and we need to make some tough changes to keep improving it.
I understand you want to update things so CC wont look archaic. But at least work with
some of the ideas people are recommending. Being closed minded to the change that was made by defending said change is the wrong way to go about it. Communicating that you may need to tweek the new interface a little may not have such a negative effect on people. I think a little work on utilizing better communication skills and responding a little more positively to some thoughtful responses would be beneficial. (please dont take that personal).
That said,
The front page is really hard to read. It makes you have to squint your eyes to understand. I believe if you can tweek that a little you may not have so many people reacting so negatively as they have. (background color, letter sizes....Im not sure what would work). I understand you want to make it better for mobile apps..... but maybe you need an additional interface to make that happen? I dunno......as I aint that computer savy....
Respectfully,
Willie
edit:
It also makes it super hard to notice when a new game has started.
When in fog games you need to try to get a snap before anyone plays.
Thus making it harder to do so..........
Also,
The header for some games are not descriptive enough.
1 game just says "Round 2"
It dont say Round 2 of what.
in this case its:
The Championships 2014 - Flat Rate/No Spoils
Label: Round 2
More than likely it should say just
The Championships 2014 - Flat Rate/No Spoils
So ya...... a Little tweeking and your new Interface should work fine.