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.
threelions_66
looks a lot better on the vita browser now, good stuff.
Smallville2106
Looks great. The best bit so far for me is that when you’re reading comment and click for the next page it takes you to the top of the comments page and not the top of the whole page. Used to drive me mad when reading comments made after long articles lol
Nice one guys, looks brilliant.
jediryan123
Not a fan of the heading font, the rest looks good though
Manorhowze
Im liking the new look, although the meets page looks a bit odd at the mo. Overall though its really nice.
Snebjnr
Lovin the new look! :D
IAmJacksMedullaOblongata
I have a question: How do I move on to the next page of articles that are no longer on the front page?
Sometimes I don’t get to read TSA for some time, and the speed at which you guys post can sometimes mean I miss articles.
Wasn’t there a “Older articles” link at the bottom of the homepage in the old version? (Or am I just missing something?)
TheDeathAvenger
Try the News page instead of the Home page.
TheDeathAvenger
Just realised doing it that way you would have to check the other tabs too (features, blogs, reviews …..)
It’s probably just an oversight that will get sorted soon.
colossalblue
Alex is sorting out the archiving, it should be cool soon.
Sab7786
looks very nice, the font and the design is very smart and modern, good job guys !!
Aquastyle
This looks brilliant, good job!
Capitantriste
Hi, I`ve been your reader about last 3 years, but until today I decided registered me, well, sorry for my bad english, I am learning yet, congratulations for this new designed, greetings.
wonkey-willy
WE FEAR CHANGE!
no actually its quite nice.well done guys its a lot easier to find the meets now.