Telltale Games

Edgy_McSpoon · 10/12/2009, 06:23 pm

Check it out:
http://www.doublefine.com/

Guys & Gals, does this design ring any bells in similarities to some uber-cool awesome company we all know of?

The design is fantastic with it's rustic feel but....

The navigation and pull downs are set up similarily. The login + search is similar. Instead of round borders and nicely checkered tiles behind the nav, there are ticket stubs... but they feel the same...

The design overall aesthetically is completely different, but the core elements that make it what it is feel remarkably similar to Telltale.

In no way is this a bad thing, as I think it's quite interesting to see what's the most effective way of displaying content.

I must say, I've been a fan of Telltale's website design for the longest time, and I think it's probably one of the most cleanest and malleable designs I've seen in a long time. I mean, how you guys manage to make a kick ass looking front page, blog, comics, forum, store, download manager is something definitely worth winning an award for.

Cheers to DF on their new design, and cheers to TT for (probably not) inspiring them.

Fury · 10/12/2009, 06:26 pm

I preferred the old DF design. News stories were easier to read, and you could just scroll down to read em all.

Gah 2 days until brutal legend.

Edgy_McSpoon · 10/12/2009, 06:46 pm

Much agreed on news reading, hate the scrollbox method of showing stuff. That's so 2001.

MusicallyInspired · 10/12/2009, 06:57 pm

I like it.

**Jake** · 10/12/2009, 07:47 pm

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Originally Posted by Edgy_McSpoon

Much agreed on news reading, hate the scrollbox method of showing stuff. That's so 2001.

http://www.doublefine.com/news/ !

LuigiHann · 10/12/2009, 08:11 pm

Jake saves the daaaay

Really I don't see much similarity at all between that site and TTG's site, if that's what Edgy is implying. Most of the similarities are just general trends in modern (obnoxious, Web 2.0) site design, with the only really notable match being the use of game logos instead of just text on the Games drop-down menu.

StoutFiles · 10/12/2009, 08:12 pm

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The design overall aesthetically is completely different, but the core elements that make it what it is feel remarkably similar to Telltale.

Are you implying TellTale's design is original? It is not.

**Jake** · 10/12/2009, 08:16 pm

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Originally Posted by StoutFiles

Are you implying TellTale's design is original? It is not.

Hmph! I'm pretty sure our site's layout is pretty original if you ask me.

Fury · 10/12/2009, 08:22 pm

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Originally Posted by Jake

Hmph! I'm pretty sure our site's layout is pretty original if you ask me.

lol nice.

SHODANFreeman · 10/13/2009, 05:17 am

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Originally Posted by Jake

Hmph! I'm pretty sure our site's layout is pretty original if you ask me.

I demand a search box.

Spadge · 10/13/2009, 07:48 am

Heh, even Blizzard got a piece of the action.

10/12/2009, 06:23 pm	#1
Edgy_McSpoon Woot. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 113	Double Fine's new site... similarities abound! Check it out: http://www.doublefine.com/ Guys & Gals, does this design ring any bells in similarities to some uber-cool awesome company we all know of? The design is fantastic with it's rustic feel but.... The navigation and pull downs are set up similarily. The login + search is similar. Instead of round borders and nicely checkered tiles behind the nav, there are ticket stubs... but they feel the same... The design overall aesthetically is completely different, but the core elements that make it what it is feel remarkably similar to Telltale. In no way is this a bad thing, as I think it's quite interesting to see what's the most effective way of displaying content. I must say, I've been a fan of Telltale's website design for the longest time, and I think it's probably one of the most cleanest and malleable designs I've seen in a long time. I mean, how you guys manage to make a kick ass looking front page, blog, comics, forum, store, download manager is something definitely worth winning an award for. Cheers to DF on their new design, and cheers to TT for (probably not) inspiring them.

10/12/2009, 08:11 pm	#6
LuigiHann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,656	Jake saves the daaaay Really I don't see much similarity at all between that site and TTG's site, if that's what Edgy is implying. Most of the similarities are just general trends in modern (obnoxious, Web 2.0) site design, with the only really notable match being the use of game logos instead of just text on the Games drop-down menu. __________________ "I think it's the idea that counts, not the actual method. As long as you set out to cause a horrible death through insects eating the person, you're good." - apenpaap

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10/12/2009, 06:26 pm	#2
Fury Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Homeless (until I get a new car) Posts: 1,363	I preferred the old DF design. News stories were easier to read, and you could just scroll down to read em all. Gah 2 days until brutal legend.

10/12/2009, 06:46 pm	#3
Edgy_McSpoon Woot. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 113	Much agreed on news reading, hate the scrollbox method of showing stuff. That's so 2001.

10/13/2009, 07:48 am	#11
Spadge Not a Guru Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 832	Heh, even Blizzard got a piece of the action.