Archive for June, 2008


In Defense of Action Bars

So, there hasn’t really been a lot for me to write about in terms of good UI’s, so I’m going to turn to a much less popular feature and beat everyone over the head with my thoughts on UI layout and customization. I’d like to start with action bars, since they’re typically the first thing [...]

The Coolest Thing…Ever

I found this on a Gizmodo post and thought it was one of the coolest things I’d ever seen. And, like, you could totally use it to make an awesome UI…and stuff.

WTB [Good UI's] PST

So, in looking for new content to add to the site, I’ve been trying to find new and exciting UI’s to highlight. Mostly, I haven’t been having a lot of success. The US forums are practically dead (the Magelo thread gets more booty than the Post your Screenshots thread), and nothing really exciting has been [...]

AddOn Highlight: Awesome

OPie
Malan at Elitst Jerks pointed this out in a Benefactor thread, and I have to say this is the coolest mod I’ve seen in a long, long, long time. It’s sort-of like Geist, but then it’s much much cooler. Even if you aren’t going to download it, watch this video.

I’m Emo

My UI is the USS Failboat. Click on the picture to see how awful it is.

Highlight: Led++’s Lyn Remake

It’s been a while since I’ve written, a combination of family obligations and playing! Anyway, I thought I’d start this week off with a review of a UI I’ve been holding in the wings a while. To be honest, I’m not sure what about this UI makes me think it’s really good – it’s a [...]

Tutorial: Transparent Unitframes (Using Pitbull)

There has been quite the buzz surrounding Duke’s new UI, and rightfully so. The use of transparent unitframes as a static, rather than situational, element in the UI hasn’t really been seen before in such a prominent way. This tutorial aims at helping you achieve the same effect in YOUR unitframes, so that you can [...]

Highlight: Duke’s UI

So, this highlight is going to be more oriented to discussion how one should do transparency in all elements of the UI rather than the specifics of some of Duke’s choices. Obvi Duke is awesome, and I’m sure he doesn’t need to read me writing it 10 more times. But, for the sake of conformity: [...]

Update: ActionBar Shuffle

So, last week I wrote about three ActionBar mods: and today I’ve got some updates for those less infomred about two new AB addons. One is new, the other really isn’t new at all.
Mangos** by Tuller
Link to WowAce thread which contains descriptions and download links.
So, basically, Mangos is moving into Bartender 3 territory. It’s [...]

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Flat textures aren’t cool. That is, unless they’re cool. My guess? You’re not making them cool. Stop.