I agree most of the gaming sites are to dark. What makes it bad is that most of these sites have small print - small print on dark background just doesn't work.
If you can ... I suggest a fixed width (800px resolution) layout. Fixed-width layout displays faster than liquid layouts when done correctly. Also, the black background would make the layout stand out more.
yes, I do think the left column should be displayed throughout all your pages -- it'll just make life easier for all your members
you may want to modify the login table to display everything on 1 row (instead of 2 rows)
when NOT logged in ... I see this message "Welcome to [ARG:3 UNDEFINED] forums." in your WELCOME panel.
regarding the logo,
Fixed width - should I just set the CinVin pod fluid as its parent? I'd assume that would transfer over all my template edits, correct? Edit: Not going to work To get the left column in and everything would just plain suck. Anyhow, can you change the width of them? If so, how? If you can I might be able to make it work .
Left Column - I've got to find one little snippet of code in a very big file . I'll start working on this after I get the fixed width template in. I should add it to the forum as well then, correct?
Login table: I'd assume that there is just a break in there, correct? If so I should be able to fix that lickity split .
Welcome Panel - I must have broke that somehow. I'll just remove the phrase from the code and insert the text there .
I'll reply once all of that is done. Thank you so much!
Also, you're regarding the logo... comment didn't show up.