Welcome to the new look TheSixthAxis.com. Usually, we change elements of the site as we need them, as ideas for new features and ways of making things look or work better occur to us. It’s modular and the change is generally subtle and not too much of a shock. But we have felt for a while now that it’s probably about time we overhauled everything again.
We initially kicked ideas around for this full redesign way back in August 2011, with various prototypes since then.
All of those abandoned attempts worked in slightly different ways and had different appearances but they all started with the same idea in mind: to modernise how TheSixthAxis looks and works, and to retain the ease of use through to all the most visited areas of the site.
We also gave considerable consideration to how we promote interaction from readers – we want your comments on everything, your participation in TSA Meets and your presence in our forums. We want you to share TheSixthAxis with your friends and join in with everything we do.
We think that this new look is cleaner, fresher and brighter than ever before and we think that we’ve retained the familiar navigational aspects so that it still feels like home. There are a few new elements to the site and there are one or two more to come in the next couple of days and weeks but at its core, TheSixthAxis still functions just as it has done.
Importantly, the site now fits much better onto mobile devices, in particular tablets like the iPad – you can still use our mobile theme but at least now the main site should work perfectly on the move. We’ll be making some additional tweaks in this area once the new style has bedded in a little, too, especially with respect to smartphones.
This month also represents TheSixthAxis’ fifth birthday. We’ve come a long way in half a decade, but we’re still independent, still staffed by volunteers and – unlike most sites out there – still absolutely focused on you, our most valued community.
Although we’re aware that it might take a little while to settle in for some of you, we’re confident that this new look will make TheSixthAxis.com even more enjoyable to use. Take a look around, explore a little bit and let us know what you think in the comments below.
Spotter5
I like it! Didn’t realise i’ve been visiting this site for 5 years though!
Jim Hargreaves
Looking dope, brilliant job fellas.
BIGAL-1992
Like the new design. Great Job!
Flash
Great new look
indigo19
I will echo what others have said. Site looks realty clean, and on mobile works a dream.
jbni
Guys, this is a lovely new look. Congrats.
EviesDaddy Too
Nice.
Roynaldo
Is it me or does the text look kinda fuzzy?
Anyway. Love the new look overall. Set out very nicely, looking much more modern. Well done Sir Alex of Codemaster.
TheDeathAvenger
It doesn’t look quite right to me either.
TheDeathAvenger
Just noticed it looks better in Firefox than Chrome.
zakwhorules
It’s looks brilliant!!
Radiitz
Quote: “Importantly, the site now fits much better onto mobile devices,”
You were not kidding about that. I just came on here on my phone at work, and I was surprised at how I didn’t really need to zoom in. This new look is great. It looks more clean and professional. Love it!