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Well…. That's more like it!
NEW LOGO - check!
NEW COLORS - check!
NEW ROD - check!
NEW UNIFORMS…. well....
RAMS ON DEMAND HAS BEEN UPDATED!
In September 2019, we made a big update to ROD… Yet, those changes were mostly behind the scenes with very little cosmetic work.
That update was the equivalent of going Windows 8 to Windows 10. In short; we moved to the latest "core" platform.
We were successful… We are there! We are running THE BEST out there and we won't have to do that again for many years.
With that work complete…. we have now launched a new RamsOnDemand EXTERIOR. This is what you see and interact with on your screen.
When planning this project, we worked to "an anticipated timeline" of launching RamsOnDemand in sync with the 2020 uniform refresh and stadium opening. We started early… we were just waiting for final confirmation on colors. So, BOOM! That's why we were so fast.
If you haven't started exploring already… the colors jump out, but the general navigation has a familiar feel. We don't think you will have any trouble finding your way around. So, be patient, click around, we think you'll figure it out just fine.
That said… if you bump into anything that is not easily understood reply here. We will have a few of those.
The goal of this re-design was mainly… Celebrate everything new! FEEL A PART OF THAT HERE AT ROD. New uniforms, new stadium, new ROD!
Of the larger design changes; we put considerable effort into designing an all new iPad (mid-size tablet device) "configuration" to mimic the screens you see on laptops. Without getting into too much detail… the site is designed to be "responsive” and “adjust the look, based on screen size". This is most notable when you grab your phone and post from there. It's a different layout.
It is also important to point out, each layout has a relationship to the other. So a change to the desktop layout, effects the tablet, and phone layouts. We tried to balance all design features to look great on all layouts. But, there are always compromises when assembling them.
All of this said; If you own an iPad (or mid-sized tablet like that)… ROD is built to enjoy the full web experience…. On your ass… from the couch and/or recliner. Portrait or landscape, regardless your preference. Man Cave GOLD!!!! Great way to connect in your comfy chair. You will post more too, and we all like that. Great for watching the game, too.
If for whatever reason the new site layout does not render cleanly for you or "something looks off"…. Log out. Maybe even try a browser cache-clear. Do not clear your passwords. But you shouldn’t have to do any of that. This would be just in case you have a device that is finicky to the switch.
We hope you enjoy it! We realize not every change we made will be "an improvement to all people or devices" no doubt you might find a thing or two "you preferred on the old site"… hopefully in the exploration of the new ROD you see more to like!
As with anything new, we have a list of improvements underway. Never in a million years would I think the need to add the caveat about our capacity to work this improvement list. But… "the guys that need to work that list" are also working OT outside of here as a result of CoVID-19 (jobs). We ask for your patience, but we have tested the site fully including without any significant "must do's". Just again, might need a little more time than usual and even this message is written with less time than normal. We ask for your patience and understanding if there are things to fix.
NEW LOGO - check!
NEW COLORS - check!
NEW ROD - check!
NEW UNIFORMS…. well....
RAMS ON DEMAND HAS BEEN UPDATED!
In September 2019, we made a big update to ROD… Yet, those changes were mostly behind the scenes with very little cosmetic work.
That update was the equivalent of going Windows 8 to Windows 10. In short; we moved to the latest "core" platform.
We were successful… We are there! We are running THE BEST out there and we won't have to do that again for many years.
With that work complete…. we have now launched a new RamsOnDemand EXTERIOR. This is what you see and interact with on your screen.
When planning this project, we worked to "an anticipated timeline" of launching RamsOnDemand in sync with the 2020 uniform refresh and stadium opening. We started early… we were just waiting for final confirmation on colors. So, BOOM! That's why we were so fast.
If you haven't started exploring already… the colors jump out, but the general navigation has a familiar feel. We don't think you will have any trouble finding your way around. So, be patient, click around, we think you'll figure it out just fine.
That said… if you bump into anything that is not easily understood reply here. We will have a few of those.
The goal of this re-design was mainly… Celebrate everything new! FEEL A PART OF THAT HERE AT ROD. New uniforms, new stadium, new ROD!
Of the larger design changes; we put considerable effort into designing an all new iPad (mid-size tablet device) "configuration" to mimic the screens you see on laptops. Without getting into too much detail… the site is designed to be "responsive” and “adjust the look, based on screen size". This is most notable when you grab your phone and post from there. It's a different layout.
It is also important to point out, each layout has a relationship to the other. So a change to the desktop layout, effects the tablet, and phone layouts. We tried to balance all design features to look great on all layouts. But, there are always compromises when assembling them.
All of this said; If you own an iPad (or mid-sized tablet like that)… ROD is built to enjoy the full web experience…. On your ass… from the couch and/or recliner. Portrait or landscape, regardless your preference. Man Cave GOLD!!!! Great way to connect in your comfy chair. You will post more too, and we all like that. Great for watching the game, too.
If for whatever reason the new site layout does not render cleanly for you or "something looks off"…. Log out. Maybe even try a browser cache-clear. Do not clear your passwords. But you shouldn’t have to do any of that. This would be just in case you have a device that is finicky to the switch.
We hope you enjoy it! We realize not every change we made will be "an improvement to all people or devices" no doubt you might find a thing or two "you preferred on the old site"… hopefully in the exploration of the new ROD you see more to like!
As with anything new, we have a list of improvements underway. Never in a million years would I think the need to add the caveat about our capacity to work this improvement list. But… "the guys that need to work that list" are also working OT outside of here as a result of CoVID-19 (jobs). We ask for your patience, but we have tested the site fully including without any significant "must do's". Just again, might need a little more time than usual and even this message is written with less time than normal. We ask for your patience and understanding if there are things to fix.
