Past Layouts

Here you can find all of past layouts, and a description/explanation of each of them. Also, these past layouts are actually up on the site, with all the coding, images, etc. Despite the temptation, please don't steal! Temptation...*snort* Like you'd want these ugly things! XD

Version 1.0: Fields of Innocence

Screenshot:

Fields of Innocence
Type of Layout:
Divs; CSS
Designed For:
Mozilla Firefox, but it also works in IE and Opera, to my knowledge (no idea when it comes to Netscape, Safari, etc.). Also, best viewed at a resolution of 1024x768.
Theme:
Getting the site up in time, with as good-looking a layout as possible!
Lasted From:
Aug. 23, 2005 - Sep. 10, 2005
Description:
The layout, itself, wasn't a one-stop-shop deal. It took a month or two to "make", and from then until the time it was taken down, it was always a work-in-progress. I liked it, I suppose, but the coloring was, to say the least, horrendous. Not bad for my first try though, eh?
Why the Name?:
First off, it's a fairly lengthy story as to how I came about this name. You see, the wonderful Maxine MagicFox of MCLoZ, upon seeing this layout, commented on how it reminded her of how all (or most, more likely) new Zelda sites start with a blue layout, and how she thinks that to be so innocent (in a nice way!). So, originally, I was going to call this layout "Blue Innocence". Naturally, though, that's the worst name I've ever heard. So, instead, I changed the name to that of an excellent Evanescence song, "Fields of Innocence". Go Evanescence!

Version 2.0: Cálë ar Lómë

Screenshot:

Cálë ar Lómë
Type of Layout:
Divs; CSS
Designed For:
Designed for Firefox, but works well in IE and Opera, to my knowledge, and probably in most other browsers, as well. Also, best viewed at a resolution of 1024x768.
Theme:
Contrasting Ideas/Elements; Light and Dark; White and Black
Lasted From:
Sep. 11, 2005 - Nov. 12, 2005
Description:
This layout is, although I hate to admit it, way too similar to Version 1.0. This is because all I did was change the coloring, images, and menu from the coding of 1.0, as opposed to starting from scratch. That won't happen again, hopefully. The theme came to mind because I like a dark background, and, what with TP and all, it seems to work pretty well. Naturally, it changed some from the way I originally had it in my mind's eye, but not much, thankfully.
Why the Name?:
The name, in the language of Tolkien's High Elves (Quenya), means "Light and Darkness" (it's about one of twenty ways to say that, actually XD). "White and Black" would have been a bit more accurate, and probably would have sounded as cool, but, oh well. I suppose I'll try to avoid Quenyan names for a while now, huh? XP

Version 3.0: Fire and Ice

Screenshot:

Fire and Ice
Type of Layout:
Divs; Compliant CSS 1, 2, and 3; XHTML 1.1
Designed For:
Mozilla Firefox, but has been tested in IE and Opera, and works fine in both. IE, however, won't let you switch styles. For resolutions 800x600 and up.
Theme:
Umm...Fire and ice, maybe? However, the banner features water and fire, but that's OK.
Lasted From:
Nov. 12, 2005 - Dec. 22, 2005
Description:
This layout actually turned out fairly well, and it is far more complex and compliant than versions 1 and 2. This layout shows that I've improved my coding skills, and, when considered togethet with my more recent layouts, shows that my skills are improvind in an exponential fashion. The layout has two style sheets, which can be switched between easily (unless you're using IE). They're not that different, but you may find it easier to read the text of one. Choices are good, right? ^_^!
Why the Name?:
I picked this theme because I like contrasting ideas, and because it allowed me to feature Akira and Hotaru from the manga and anime Samurai Deeper Kyo, who are both in this background image. Akira is the one who is standing up, which would place Hotaru as the one who is kneeling down (sort of...). Isn't it nice? <(^-^)>