Dragon Age Wiki:Project Flemeth

Wikia's new look is a major change to the way the Wikia is presented. Some of the templates like the Template:InfoBoxes now take up more space than they are worth. Other pages are compressed to the point where it no longer looks acceptable. The table of content and the front page of this Wikia also needs to be revised to allow the user the easiest navigation to the content.

Therefore, the purpose of this project is twofold:
 * 1) To revise the front page of this Wikia by improving the aesthetics and allowing a user easiest access to information
 * 2) Updating templates and pages to accommodate the fixed-width nature of the new Wikia

This project is in its first phase - identifying problem pages, soliciting feedback and brainstorming for design ideas.

Identifying "problem" pages
Changes to the skin should not affect the proper display of most pages. Some pages, however, will display incorrectly in the new skin. Initially, we will just identify these "problem" pages. If/when the switch to the new skin is imminent, the goal will switch to actually making the required changes.

Width
One of the largest changes in the new skin is the introduction of a 'fixed-width' content area. Pages will no longer stretch to fill the width of a screen. Instead, the width of all content on the wiki (Excepting the main page) will be restricted to 660 pixels in width. (See: Transition guide at the community wikia.) As much of our content was designed for a much larger viewing width, some templates, tables, and articles will not fit into a 660pixel wide area. Any pages that don't currently fit this size will need to be changed.

Category
If you see a page that looks like it won't display correctly in the new skin, please add it to Category:Articles needing adjustment for Wikia update, and if needed, start a discussion for what changes will be required either on this project page or the article's talk page. Use discretion: if the required change is obvious (and uncontroversial), there's no need to start a discussion. However, if there is any doubt that the change would be accepted by all, err on the side of caution and start a discussion.

InfoBox
Almost all our pages utilize InfoBoxes which took up a nice chunk of horizontal space in the old format. In this new one, that chunk represents nearly 30 to 40% of the 660px width available to our wiki. So, in order to maintain some semblance of sanity, the InfoBox needs to be moved, reworked, retooled or otherwise molded into a form that is acceptable to the new Wiki.

Background
Discussion at  The splatter background has served us very well in the past but in the process of overhaul it would be nice to see if there are any other options or suggestions for background that might be an improvement over this one. If you have a mockup or a suggestion please contribute to the discussion.

Navigation
Discussion at:  The navigation sidebar will be removed. In its place, there will be 4 links alongside the wiki's logo, each with 7 sub-links. As we have more than 32 links in our current navigation, we will have to reorganize our navigational links to accommodate this new style. The finalized (i.e. agreed upon) navigation will be included here.

Wordmark
Discussion at: Forum:Wordmark We need to update the Wiki's logo with what is called a word mark. Currently the Wiki's logo is this, and we're taking new suggestions for the logo. Mass Effect's wiki has some examples of gorgeous works and its a great starting off point for suggestions. Time to break out that artistic skills!