Mod Browsing Overhaul Discussion

[Plagueofdeath]

  On 3/26/2025 at 4:22 PM, CaptainSandyPants said:

Are you referring to the orange coloured links for categories?

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Yes I am. The hyperlinks being orange help filter out titles and other text. 

[Plagueofdeath]

  On 3/26/2025 at 7:30 PM, jmharris said:

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. 

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This stylus mod looks way better good job. 

It honestly makes me think that the website changes were made while looking at it on a uncalibrated monitor. 

Edited March 26 by sagohi

[Vouru]

Here is the stylus script combining the two classic style with vertical grid:
 

.sm\:typography-heading-lg {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}
.typography-body-xl {
    font-size: 1rem;
}
.typography-body-lg {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.typography-body-md {
    font-size: .75rem;
}

#mainContent {
    > div.relative > div.next-container.relative {
        background-color: #434343;
        > div.pb-20.pt-8 > section[aria-labelledby="more-mods-header"] > div.border-stroke-weak.border-t.pt-4 > div.xs\:items-start.mb-6.flex.flex-col.gap-2.sm\:flex-row > div:after {
            background: none;
        }
    }
    > div.relative > div.next-container-fluid {
        background-color: #434343;
        > div.border-stroke-subdued {
            padding-bottom: 0;
            border-bottom: none;
        }
        > div.border-stroke-subdued > div.flex {
            margin-top: 0.5em;
        }
        > div.border-stroke-subdued > div.flex > div.flex {
            column-gap: 0.75em;
        }
        > div.border-stroke-subdued > div.flex > div.flex > img {
            height: 2rem;
        }
        > div.border-stroke-subdued > div.flex > div.flex > div.w-full > h3 {
            display: none;
        }
        > div.sm\:flex {
            > div.peer\/filters,
            > div.w-full {
                padding-top: 1em;
            }
        }
    }

    /* Combined mods-grid styles */
    div.mods-grid {
        /* From the first code: horizontal grid layout */
        grid-template-columns: none;
        row-gap: 1.5rem;
        /* (Optional) Add a column gap if desired */
        column-gap: 0.8rem;

        > div.group\/mod-tile {
            /* Combined settings */
            min-height: 217px;
            background-color: #373737;

            > div.relative {
                width: 385px;
                position: absolute;
            }

            > div.px-3.pb-5.pt-3,
            > div.min-h-8.px-3 {
                padding-left: 400px;

                > div.divide-y > div.flex {
                    display: inline-block;
                    vertical-align: top;
                    padding-right: 1.5rem;

                    > a {
                        vertical-align: top;
                    }
                    > p.text-neutral-subdued {
                        vertical-align: top;
                        display: inline-block;
                        padding-right: 1.5rem;

                        > svg {
                            display: inline-block;
                            margin-right: 3px;
                        }
                    }
                }
            }

            /* Additional tweaks from the second snippet */
            > div.px-3.pb-5.pt-3 {
                padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
            }
            > div.relative > a > div.group\/image {
                background-color: #2c2e2d !important;
            }
            > div.min-h-8 {
                background-color: #2c2e2d;
            }
            > div.relative > a > div.group\/image:hover > img {
                transform: none;
            }
            a {
                color: #da944c;
                font-weight: 600;
            }
            a[data-e2eid="mod-tile-title"],
            time {
                color: #efedf0;
            }
            p[data-e2eid="mod-tile-updated"] {
                svg {
                    display: none;
                }
                &::before {
                    content: "Last update:";
                    color: #737270;
                }
            }
            p[data-e2eid="mod-tile-uploaded"] {
                svg {
                    display: none;
                }
                &::before {
                    content: "Uploaded:";
                    color: #737270;
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

 

[HeyYou]

  On 3/26/2025 at 7:48 PM, NexBeth said:

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.  

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That is very true, and I suspect your reasoning is spot on. However..... FORCING EVERYONE to use the 'mobile version' just isn't what I consider a "good idea".....

 

I am still advocating for giving users a CHOICE of which version they wanna use, the new 'mobilized' version, or the old one, that look FAR better on PC screens.....

 

But, as has been the trend in this thread, the staff that DO respond, do NOT say a single word about this possibility. They are only dealing with relatively minor issues with the current version, totally ignoring everything else.

[tpunk23]

TBH I was kinda surprised I got singled out for a reply. Guess I am the token  everyman cause I made comments about. If you didn't throw them money you don't exist. Do I think anything I said matters to them at all. Other than the one little tidbit they could take as a concession. While continuing to mindlessly march forward pushing this shiz? Nope, not a single word mattered at all. Most of us are probably wasting our energy. But better to waste it than be complacent and steamrolled without trying. We will be ignored XD.

[JobiWanUK]

Has this UI update somehow changed how long trending (previously hot files) are displayed for?

I see a mod that was uploaded on 19th March at 10:11am still occupying a trending spot (last 7 days). Previously, that would have fallen off at exactly 10:11am on March 26th but it's still there. Same for a few other trending mods too.

Are they now displayed until the end of day on the 7th day? Or something else?

[HeyYou]

  On 3/26/2025 at 9:20 PM, tpunk23 said:

TBH I was kinda surprised I got singled out for a reply. Guess I am the token  everyman cause I made comments about. If you didn't throw them money you don't exist. Do I think anything I said matters to them at all. Other than the one little tidbit they could take as a concession. While continuing to mindlessly march forward pushing this shiz? Nope, not a single word mattered at all. Most of us are probably wasting our energy. But better to waste it than be complacent and steamrolled without trying. We will be ignored XD.

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Yeah, that's pretty much what I expect... The lack of response is because they don't wanna give us a flat out "NO!"...... Instead, they just ignore the issue, and will do whatever they want anyway. This wouldn't be the first time for this behavior either.

[Lumpystinkpickle]

It may be because I'm beginning my grouchy old man arc but it feels like I have less control over my navigation. I would like to have the dropdown filter back this looks like the Call of Duty UI or "insert video streaming platform here" I'm not saying it looks bad but I AM saying that it looks like it was designed for consoles. That being said the updated color pallet looks amazing very sleek and new age. Also I searched for hair mods on KCD2s mod page and only one mod appeared that had anything to do with hair or barbers definitely a downgrade on search algorithms. to be fair the mod I was looking for was a barber mod but still, I feel like if I would have searched "hair" in the old version I would have found what I was looking for. luckily in this instance I knew what I was looking for but if I didn't I never would have found it or it would have taken me way longer.

Edit: I took a second look and the sidebar is way better than the drop down, so my only gripe as of now is that the search function is objectively worse in my experience. Another note maybe you could make a video showing off the new features because when I saw the changes I thought I was on the wrong website and felt like I was looking at the buttons and nobs on a 50s style Si-Fi control panel or something its overwhelming for those of us with chicken breasts for brains.

Edited March 26 by Lumpystinkpickle

[Glitchfinder]

  On 3/26/2025 at 9:31 PM, JobiWanUK said:

Has this UI update somehow changed how long trending (previously hot files) are displayed for?

I see a mod that was uploaded on 19th March at 10:11am still occupying a trending spot (last 7 days). Previously, that would have fallen off at exactly 10:11am on March 26th but it's still there. Same for a few other trending mods too.

Are they now displayed until the end of day on the 7th day? Or something else?

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I'm noticing this too. Fallout 4 currently has a trending mod that should have fallen off about 22 hours ago, and another one that should have disappeared about 9 hours ago.

[JustThatKing]

  On 3/26/2025 at 9:31 PM, JobiWanUK said:

Has this UI update somehow changed how long trending (previously hot files) are displayed for?

I see a mod that was uploaded on 19th March at 10:11am still occupying a trending spot (last 7 days). Previously, that would have fallen off at exactly 10:11am on March 26th but it's still there. Same for a few other trending mods too.

Are they now displayed until the end of day on the 7th day? Or something else?

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That is correct. Trending mods reset at 0:00 UTC, based on the time period set for that game (e.g. SSE, FO4 are 7 days).
This isn't based on the UI, but the underlying extensive "backend" framework changes we've made to help us update the site and change things more rapidly. 

 I was mistaken. Thanks for raising this we will take a look at it.