Rhen wrote:Hi acaelusthorne,

I want to review your forum however i can't give you the grade that forumotion staff does but i have my own grade can i review your forum ?

Decoy Dragon Academy

When i open your site was surprised with the awesome design the banner of your forum is very creative but the text of the seem kinda small try making it to a normal size to members and visitors can view it. Your forum navigation is now better than the last because it is now viewable even with peoples who reduce the lightness on their monitors. Your forum widgets are good and well in use when i take a look on your forum portal. I have also notice that you have added an image on the left side of your forum the text is also kinda dark i would suggest that try to use light colors so it will be readable. Your forum member count is good also number of messages in your forum.

As l've already said that your banner is good well very creative however the text is a bit small try making to normal size. And your navigation bar is good and well use since it is simillar to your forum theme. Your forum widgets are well use both on the portal and on your main forum. All icons in your sub-forum is also very creative and good in designs. On the right side of your forum have still many empty slots for the widgets since your forum have many categories and sub-forums i suggest that you add some more widgets to make your forum design even better.

Members connected during last 48 hours : 9link5, Acaelus Thorne, ajmoore2011 EDC, akaFilanachi, Arlong, Atticus Rhodes, BlackLeg-Sanji, coffeegod, Donut, Eheroduelist, Emperor Crimzon, EvilShadow, Evil_Bakura, Iroh, Jalice, jamontoast, Klorell, kumaxtreme, L.Lawliet, majinkev84, Marik Ishtar DDA, Nurann, rainbow_zebra, sepharus, Soap, Starfie, Storm, The Crocodile, Theepicmrfish, universal, XDuelistX


Number of members is very good, and also the messages but your members connected during 48 hours is very low since if you make that last connected during 24 hours it will be lesser. So i suggest that you still need to think a way so your forum activity will going higher or you can promote your forum by requesting it.

There is 8 usergroups but well organized since they are all occupied. But your forum usersgroups seems a little bit simple/plain why do you add some design to make your design even higher. You can add them by following this tutorial All in all, good.

As for the originality, i'm sure that all of those are made by you So keep up the good work.

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[img]http://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/13/67/77/07/red12.png[/img] [size=16][b][color=#932222]First Impressions[/color][/b][/size] - [b]Rating: [color=blue]Good[/color][/b]
[list][font=Trebuchet MS]When i open your site was surprised with the awesome design the banner of your forum is very creative but the text of the seem kinda small try making it to a normal size to members and visitors can view it. Your forum navigation is now better than the last because it is now viewable even with peoples who reduce the lightness on their monitors. Your forum widgets are good and well in use when i take a look on your forum portal. I have also notice that you have added an image on the left side of your forum the text is also kinda dark i would suggest that try to use light colors so it will be readable. Your forum member count is good also number of messages in your forum.  [/font][/list]

[img]http://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/13/67/77/07/purple11.png[/img] [size=16][b][color=#9507c9]Graphics & Layout[/color][/b][/size] - [b]Rating: [color=blue]Good[/color][/b]
[list][font=Trebuchet MS]As l've already said that your banner is good well very creative however the text is a bit small try making to normal size. And your navigation bar is good and well use since it is simillar to your forum theme. Your forum widgets are well use both on the portal and on your main forum. All icons in your sub-forum is also very creative and good in designs. On the right side of your forum have still many empty slots for the widgets since your forum have many categories and sub-forums i suggest that you add some more widgets to make your forum design even better.[/font][/list]

[img]http://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/13/67/77/07/orange12.png[/img] [size=16][b][color=#e2a718]Forum Activity[/color][/b][/size] - [b]Rating: [color=blue]Good[/color][/b]
[list][font=Trebuchet MS][quote]Members connected during last 48 hours : 9link5, Acaelus Thorne, ajmoore2011 EDC, akaFilanachi, Arlong, Atticus Rhodes, BlackLeg-Sanji, coffeegod, Donut, Eheroduelist, Emperor Crimzon, EvilShadow, Evil_Bakura, Iroh, Jalice, jamontoast, Klorell, kumaxtreme, L.Lawliet, majinkev84, Marik Ishtar DDA, Nurann, rainbow_zebra, sepharus, Soap, Starfie, Storm, The Crocodile, Theepicmrfish, universal, XDuelistX[/quote]
Number of members is very good, and also the messages but your members connected during 48 hours is very low since if you make that last connected during 24 hours it will be lesser. So i suggest that you still need to think a way so your forum activity will going higher or you can promote your forum by [url=http://help.forumotion.com/t5855-forum-presentation-proposals]requesting[/url] it.[/font][/list]

[img]http://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/13/67/77/07/blue11.png[/img] [size=16][b][color=#0f6ec7]Staff & Usergroups[/color][/b][/size] - [b]Rating: [color=blue]Good[/color][/b]
[list][font=Trebuchet MS]There is 8 usergroups but well organized since they are all occupied. But your forum usersgroups seems a little bit simple/plain why do you add some design to make your design even higher. You can add them by following this [url=http://help.forumotion.com/t96136-group-s-style-on-legend-glitter-icon-glow]tutorial[/url] All in all, good.[/font][/list]

[img]http://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/13/67/77/07/green11.png[/img] [size=16][b][color=#3acd0d]Originality & Unique Quality[/color][/b][/size] - [b]Rating: [color=Red]Excellent[/color][/b]
[list][font=Trebuchet MS]As for the originality, i'm sure that all of those are made by you So keep up the good work.  [/font][/list]

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