Forum:Haruhi Wiki Background

Kozakuu has proposed creating a new background for the wiki, as plain red can be harsh to the eyes and distracting.

Any sort of image can be adapted to the background, from small images which can be made to repeat, to large images, such as the background of the Doctor Who Wiki. PSH aka Kimera 757 (talk) contribs) 15:24, December 8, 2011 (UTC)
 * The Logo Creation Wiki might be able to help. They had previously created a logo for this wiki three years ago. PSH aka Kimera 757 (talk) contribs) 16:05, December 9, 2011 (UTC)
 * Actually, it's been confirmed that they do themes as well. PSH aka Kimera 757 (talk) contribs) 03:25, December 11, 2011 (UTC)


 * Sorry for the late reply, I've been busy. Anyway, I'll get to work on that background immediately. I'm taking a look at different concepts for the background like the split worlds in Dissapearance where we could have the normal world on one side while having the world where nobody has powers on the otherside. Despite this, I'm very open to suggestions so feel free to post them. Kozakuu 03:10, December 10, 2011 (UTC)


 * temporarily you can use a background from one of the official sites like this one.--Sxerks 21:36, December 10, 2011 (UTC)


 * The SOS Dan Wiki used the above logo. I don't think we can use it, but it could give us an idea. PSH aka Kimera 757 (talk) contribs) 22:16, December 10, 2011 (UTC)




 * Work in Progress 1:

Hmm, I've started throwings ideas around and it's turning it out to be quite a rough path. The thing is, practically none of the official art adheres to an overall "red" theme like that of the wiki's. Below is the Dissapearance idea which is admittedly awful in my eyes.


 * I've uploaded the final image. It's properly lined up now. PSH aka Kimera 757 (talk) contribs) 16:16, December 23, 2011 (UTC)

You can add the following to MediaWiki:Wikia.css to fix(no scroll) the image: body.skin-oasis {background-attachment: fixed;}
 * --Sxerks 16:50, December 23, 2011 (UTC)
 * I've added that. I don't see a difference yet. I don't know if I did it wrong or if I need to purge my cache or some other technical term :) PSH aka Kimera 757 (talk) contribs) 16:58, December 23, 2011 (UTC)
 * It worked, whenever you edit the CSS you have to purge on your own computer, CTRL-F5 usually.--Sxerks 18:13, December 23, 2011 (UTC)
 * Thanks, it's fixed for me now. PSH aka Kimera 757 (talk) contribs) 18:43, December 23, 2011 (UTC)
 * New format looks great! Well done guys! --(Wking 05:23, December 31, 2011 (UTC))

Suggestions for scroll menu text
Haven't been on in a while due to boatload of work, but hell, you guys really gave this wiki a facelift! Anyway I noticed that the text in the big scroll menu is a little awkward. Had some suggestions for each slide:


 * Characters - "Everyone you need to know in the Universe!" ---> "Meet the Brigade!"


 * Anime - "The series and spin offs of Haruhi Suzumiya" ---> "Read about all 28 episodes!"


 * Light novels - "The place where everything came from..." ---> "Where it all began..."


 * Manga - "Haruhi Suzumiya in a different way" ---> "14 volumes and counting!"

Not sure what to do about the white background. Perhaps it could be a little transparent or something? Thanks--(Wking 05:58, December 31, 2011 (UTC))
 * Text changed. I'm not quite sure what you mean about the background though. Do you mean the images themselves need to be changed? (If they were svgs, they could have transparent rather than white space, although I know little about actually making that kind of change.) PSH aka Kimera 757 (talk) contribs) 14:17, December 31, 2011 (UTC)

Thanks for changing the text, they were really just placeholders. I'm intrigued about Wking means. Kozakuu 01:18, January 2, 2012 (UTC)


 * I think I'm talking about the theme. The transparent element I mentioned can be seen in the Star Wars: Old Republic Wiki.  It doesn't have to be see-through.  The white and red theme is just somewhat bland--(Wking 16:44, January 2, 2012 (UTC))