wizardswagon
1 week ago
Thank you lol, and no problem, I love the site. : ) Your art is wonderful, and I'm a big fan of your brushes.
heart143
1 week ago
personally I think button walls should have any semblance of description, like either individual description or distinction by category at the very least. I think linking other sites is on the same level as adding a new page to your site, except with extra regards because it's another person's site that you think is special enough to have on your own site
that's a good point heart143, and is how I feel about it too. I write descriptions for mine because I want people to know why I added the site - but also I wondered if it takes away some of the spontaneity of clicking from a 'button wall' type of thing, since I noticed the latter is the most common version of it.
eadiebug
1 week ago
I feel like they have pros and cons. categories give more mystery, descriptions more clarity. maybe a toggleable description could be a good compromise?
feralasar
1 week ago
Then theres me who doesn't even have a button wall, or links site... yet.. anyway. I plan on being on theme with my site, have narrotor talking about these distant lands, and write some descriptions based on what type of site, and have them categorized by what land they are on.. basically giving is worldbuilding lol
fri11s
1 week ago
I like both, I prefer a large lump personally because I like the idea of pick a brick and see where it takes you. Admittedly I rarely read people's descriptions if they have added them
myrtletribe
1 week ago
Maybe you could do a hover title that gives a short description? But still keeps the sort of 'random clicking fun' of a button wall. I'm thinking of doing mine like that, because I'm not sure if I even can categorize all the pages efficiently and I'm worried about it being more cluttered in the end..
thanks everyone! I might do a button to toggle between 'big wall' and the descriptions version so people can choose their favorite.
lostletters
1 week ago
Huge congratulations on getting top surgery! <3 I hope it's as freeing for you as it has been for me!
Thanks @lostletters, it has been freeing, very happy to hear it was for you too. <3
Thank you! There's a video version of that article as well if you prefer that format. Also I took a look at your website and wow, your line art is so clean and the colours and stylisation are awesome!
You're welcome, I already read the article which it pointed out that PC-88 exists, also some tips to make pc-98 style artwork, I also got your brushes for CSP, very thank for your resource!
Btw I'll link you page on my website in next update, you deserve a support!
Sorry for talking too much, but I also read your introduction of link page, it makes me soooo jealous since I have no idea how to write description due to my English skill, I wonder how do you write long descriptions for every website, thank you for inspiration for writing link description btw!
To write the link descriptions, I remind myself why I like the website and what makes it different to others (in terms of website style, aesthetic, content). I also probably have a lot of time on my hands. You don't have to write a description if you don't want to, in fact most people don't. I added a button to hide the descriptions because of page length.
I'm happy you're enjoying the CSP brushes! And I'm glad the article was helpful for you. Looking forward to seeing what artwork you make with them.
Thank you for answer! At least all I have to write short and clear descriptions of every webpage
Also maybe not PC-98 inspired artworks, but I'll use it for my normal pixel art!