Shops Facelift?! GM's going under. Chrysler's being bought by Fiat. Even in Gaia, where there's been no banking crisis (that's what sagger, our PhD economist dude says) - our shops have run into severe credit problems. ARGHH!
Well, enough Pessimism Porn. Here's some good news: at least for Edmund!
Gaians showed their incredibly generous spirit in a time of need and they've helped him make some serious improvements to his shop, H&R Wesley. Here's a screenshot preview of the New and Improved H&R Wesley.
Actually, all the shop owners have worked incredibly hard this last week to make improvements to their shops - from navigation improvements to better organization of inventory to fit their respective brands. Stay tuned smile.
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Just saw you in the GCD xD Anywhoo i love itt :B you can even talk to louie <3
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Narwhalzz · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:03am
Give the item menu a background? Like shelves?
But other than that, the shops are AWESOME!
EDIT: Oh look, it's loulou!
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Scientician · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:04am
Just when I think I'm invincible...
Oh wow. That is amazing. I like it.
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Ms. Punk · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:04am
Louie's going to be working for him now? Still, looks cool.
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Salmay · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:05am
Finally, a shop layout update! ^^
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Teh Baconator · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:06am
That all looks very nice and fancy, and more organized.
Great job guys <33
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iChris v2 · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:06am
Looks great and Edmund is looking quite dapper. Can't wait for the change over. smile
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sometimesalways · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:08am
No D8< I like the white background it makes it easy on the eyes If you were to add a background Add a *turn off* option like in our inventorys 8D
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D!sco~ · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:08am
I love it! It looks really nice and I'm glad there is new art for the NPCs. I'm very excited!
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Burning Barbie · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:09am
Oh wow you can talk to Louie and everything I love the new shop facelift and can't wait to see the others when they're released
Thank you SOOOO much for this sneak peak
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Pengaana · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:12am
*gigglesnorts* I love it! So did Edmund somehow convince Louie to help out at the shop?
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N l N 4 · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:13am
Update for all of the Durem stores, please? :'D
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Brandy Jean · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:13am
Holy whoah that's amazing. D:
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Teh Savior · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:16am
i love the change!!
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*Dream_Evil* · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:16am
Looking good
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JessieBaby` · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:16am
I like it, but will defiantely miss the old style a bit D:
Gaia how you've chaaaanged. ; __;
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eating with edy · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:19am
I'm looking at the navigation bar right now on it.... All the shops seem to be there, so does that mean SOS is just a trick?
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GAlA Underground · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:19am
Damn, Edmund's lookin' FINE. Two questions though... 1. Will there be a way to see the old picture of Edmund, or should I take my screencaps now? 2. Why is it so pixelated around the edges?! It looks so...Unprofessional, for lack of a better word. I mean, it can't be that hard to make the edges smoother, can it? ._.;
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Vro · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:20am
it looks devine :]
can't wait to see it put into action
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archaic radio · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:21am
Saw you in the GCD. :3 And I really like the new shop layout. :'D
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Dodger Basilico · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:27am
heartheartheartheart I love the new outfit! He looks wonderful!
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Reichiru Tomoe · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:30am
This looks wonderful Fin! I can't wait to see this change take place and to see what the other shops look like.
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iymcool · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:34am
Awesome! I've been hoping for a good Shops facelift. Can't wait to see all of the changes and improvements. whee
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Savage Curiosity · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:41am
How dapper.
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Dynamo Kiev · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:48am
There's always going to be a negative feedback, no? So I'll get this out of the way first... I dislike the shop navigation icons. xd Other than that, I love the overall look. Nostalgia for the old shop feel. :3
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Yen Quest · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:53am
Very nice and sleek looking. I would prefer the padding between the items a bit closer, but over all, I'm pretty impressed. Can't wait to see it in action.
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pirhan · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:54am
Love it!!! heartheartheart
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Muddy Gears · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:55am
It looks wonderful <3. The shop icons look a bit odd though.
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Voievoda · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:56am
Oh my god Louie's going to be in the shop? Sweet!
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Waverlie · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:56am
biggrin *squee* It's amazing! And new NPC art? <3 I love you!
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Danierre · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 01:58am
New NPC pictures?? Holy cow! I don't suppose we can change the default of HR Wesley to show Louie instead? He's cuter. I guess you can't, you'd be killed by screaming Edmund fangirls. And some fanboys.
Can't wait to see it! Looks like items will be a lot easier to find.
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armadillodreamer · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 02:03am
I hope you're keeping the coffee away from the servers, Fin. :3
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Danierre · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 02:06am
you can finally skip pages just think of all the free time i'll have
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Tangrowth · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 02:06am
Oh, wow! I really like this new look~
But I agree with Scientician, add some shelves at like 50% opacity behind the items. That white space looks too barren.
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Hero of Time · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 02:08am
ASLKDFJWOIFJW
Edmund...the sexyness...no words...
P.S. Thanks for taking the time to give us a preview. :3
It looks good. Though it looks crappy around the edges of Edmund, or whatever his name is. It makes it look unprofessional and sloppy. It also might be due to the screen shot, but I don't know. If so, sorry. But if you fix that it looks pretty good. It's about time we got a shop update...
I BET 50 BUCKS THIS COMES OUT A LITTLE WHILE AFTER THE WHOLE SOS EVENT IS OVER >_>....
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Kittinator · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 02:22am
That looks great! Loving the new shop icons in the browser bar AND the new NPC art!
But as a suggestion, I'd love to see shelves or something of that sort behind the items. The big blank white space looks somewhat odd, and not to mention the addition of shelves would really add to the whole "shop feel" :3
Keep up the great work!
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Toxxyyy · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 02:41am
♥♥ I absolutely love it. xD Yay, an option to talk to Louie, too. heart Thank you, fin!_♥♥
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Flan Biscuit · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 02:51am
I like it! Edmund's new thrads are a winner. Dashing! I agree with what some one said, background would be nice. We shall be awaiting the facelift.
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CobaltLemon · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 02:55am
I see "talk to Louie" on there!! I'm loving the new look!
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Freya Sirad · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 03:08am
The layout looks impressive
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OtakuJeannie · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 03:12am
Oo, I likie! Edmund looks very dashing, and Louie is with him too!? Yay! Bonus brownie points! 4laugh
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EbeleRoderick · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 03:16am
Noooooo!!!! What have you done to Edmund!?!?!?
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Malee · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 03:39am
...call me a purist, but I'm still partial to the old shops where the items sat on a shelf-like BG.........I'm happy for the new art (that was definately needed), but I just think that's a crapload of white space. There's enough of it on Gaia as it is, but that's just me.....
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Endranse · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 04:02am
Meredith needs new art.
Make it happen Craig. We're counting on you...
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Spirit Crusher · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 04:09am
I like seeing new art (although the layout doesn't look like an improvement at all), and Edmund's looking sexier than ever there... but I'm honestly really pissed at the prospect of losing Ruby and Liam's shops. Like so pissed I feel like puking.
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Lazarus Larkin · Community Member · Wed Apr 29, 2009 @ 04:56am
Louie actually working. Never thought I'd see the day. XD I very much like the layout and I'm always happy to see new art.