Mod Browsing Overhaul Discussion

[tpunk23]

  On 3/26/2025 at 2:51 PM, mfPixel said:

Thanks for the feedback - we totally understand that this is a big change and jarring for long term users. When you say "I had to spend 20 minutes refinding everything so I could use it." — what would be the biggest thing that caused issues for you when using the design for the first time? Anything in particular that stood out?

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Well for a really old user like me. A large part of using the site is muscle memory. Especially when your THE mod guy in your friend group. So everyone paws at you for mods for their needs or to build modpacks. Cause you do it very quickly. Things moved or require extra steps to use. Finding things that before I could just jump to without thought or even looking. Has slowed down how I use the site by a large margin.

[zloybelka]

Okay, I'm tired of the current forum colors and gonna start posting my own Stylus edits more in line with the old game pages palette (the mod pages themselves will come some other day). Bet, it's somewhat clunky and whatnot and I didn't repaint all elements yet, but it'll do as a starting point. Feel free to edit it in any way it suits you.

Using Stylus 101:

1. Click the forums.nexusmods.com link in the Stylus drop-down menu,
2. Erase all code in the big editor window and paste the new code.

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@-moz-document domain("forums.nexusmods.com") {
    body, .ipsReact_reactCount > a,  .ipsPad {
        background: #2D2D2D;
        color: #F9F6F9;
    }
    
    .ipsQuote, .ipsPadding, .ipsApp .cke_wysiwyg_div {
        background: #2D2D2D;
    }
    
    .ipsQuote_citation, .ipsSpoiler_header, .ipsSpoiler, .ipsComposeArea_dropZone {
        background: #222222;
    }
    
    .ipsType_break, .ipsReact_reactions, .ipsApp .cke_wysiwyg_div, .ipsComment_recommendedNote::before {
        color: #F9F6F9;
    }
    
    .ipsPad {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
    
    .ipsBox {
        border: solid 1px rgba(33, 33, 33, .81);
    }
    
    .ipsColumns, .ipsApp .ipsComment_recommended {
        background: #383838;
        border-radius: 0;
    }    
    
    .ipsComment_recommendedFlag, .ipsBadge_highlightedGroup, .ipsBadge_popular {
        background: #2D2D2D;
        color: rgb( var(--theme-link_button) );
    }
}

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Edited March 27 by zloybelka
added preview and some borders, fixed recommended comment, fixed more comment badges

[xRay4004]

  On 3/26/2025 at 3:46 PM, CaptainSandyPants said:

Here's the latest with reducing the contrast on the areas that have been brought to our attention. If you're currently experiencing discomfort, let me know if the below is more comfortable for you. To clarify, this only covers improvements for those that find the contrast too high. It doesn't cover feedback on the layout which we are looking at separately:

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I have to honestly say I barely see any difference and so no real improvement over the current colors. I've seen the proposal of having having a toggle for a dark/light mode. I feel like this would fix a lot of issues for many people as it would be an easy fix/improvement for such a controversial change.
Dark mode being as its now and light mode being the more brighter grey colors as it was before. As seen from this screenshot below the older colors were very easy on the eyes.
The proposed adjustments made here seems like it would still cause eyestrain after a while.

Q:So what about the the background colors as they were pictures before.?
A: Maybe have them just be a solid grey color too or even go back to having a part of a background picture, though I guess this part will never happen/return.

I really hope having a more brighter color layout option will be considered, as I really do not understand why the nexus team is so reluctant to keep these incredible dark colors for everyone.

[jamesthornbury]

Man, when you see the new and old layouts side-by-side, the downgrade is so starkly obvious.

I cannot understand why the C-suite thinks re-orientating a website where people download modding files onto their PCs to mobile is going to be a winner. I'm only showing up to see if this has been fixed. I'm not browsing mods like I used to, and I'm not really inclined to upload the stuff I've been quietly working on.

Edited March 26 by jamesthornbury

[Reaper864]

  On 3/26/2025 at 6:22 PM, xRay4004 said:

I have to honestly say I barely see any difference and so no real improvement over the current colors. I've seen the proposal of having having a toggle for a dark/light mode. I feel like this would fix a lot of issues for many people as it would be an easy fix/improvement for such a controversial change.
Dark mode being as its now and light mode being the more brighter grey colors as it was before. As seen from this screenshot below the older colors were very easy on the eyes.
The proposed adjustments made here seems like it would still cause eyestrain after a while.

Q:So what about the the background colors as they were pictures before.?
A: Maybe have them just be a solid grey color too or even go back to having a part of a background picture, though I guess this part will never happen/return.

I really hope having a more brighter color layout option will be considered, as I really do not understand why the nexus team is so reluctant to keep these incredible dark colors for everyone.

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This side by side comparison really shows me how much I want the old ui back. But sense nexus is being so reluctant on the layout. At least give users the ability to change colors. Also you notice in the right side of the comparison we have a forest in the background. But on the left its mostly just darkness and when you are scrolling down the web page your eyes just starts to get messed up because everything looks the same. Like imagine scrolling down a plain white image as the background, with some images here and there. Your eyes will start to focus more on the white background compared to the images. Also the right pic shows a multitude different of grey, it isn't dark or anything. I honestly think if nexus can at least give users the option to change the color, alot of the negative feedback will go away. I just hope they can at least respond to the colors complaint and allow user choice like discord for example.

On a lighter note i'm glad the forum colors were changed , now I will just like to have the option to change the colors on the home page of the game I select.

[jmharris]

  On 3/26/2025 at 12:41 AM, Wolfpack49 said:

I do believe this could prompt some enterprising person with CSS skills to post an alternate style sheet that can be loaded via browser plugin…

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Who knew, modding is fun! @LummoxJR has posted some styles for this as well.

This might get you started: https://github.com/j-m-harris/nexusmods-stylus/blob/main/classic.js

No comment on the new UI intended, this is not reflective of any internal development, no warranty implied or given, etc. This is entirely a quick hack, not tested at different breakpoints, against accessibility guidelines, etc.

But it is fun to play with. 

[egretorchidss]

Don't like how you can't specify the amount of endorsements you're sorting by - instead, there is a drop down window with some preset numbers. Would appreciate if this was fixed. Thank you

[NexBeth]

People visiting Nexus on computer are mostly doing it at home.  Phones, however, go everywhere with you--work, restaurants, school, anywhere you are "waiting" therefore Nexus can potentially be available quite a lot through the phone.  No doubt creating a larger usage which generates more income that would not be there otherwise.  Nothing wrong with Nexus wanting to make more money.   This also is a plus for at least 40% of users who visit Nexus on the phone.  That is no small number for phone usage and can't just be ignored.

Ideally, there will be a reasonable balance resulting in a decent desktop interface for the website that can also be usable for the phone.  

[thistrain]

you shouldn't have to mod a site to make it bearable to use

[Qrsr]

  On 3/26/2025 at 7:50 PM, thistrain said:

you shouldn't have to mod a site to make it bearable to use

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Well i think its just a matter of time since the staff will solve the present problems.