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 Post Options Post Options   Quote BadFish Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Renaming Construct 2
    Posted: 16 Sep 2011 at 7:34am
As I was scanning the forum, it struck me; with the original Construct and C2 so closely named, sometimes it's confusing to know which is being discussed.

Does anyone else favor C2 being given a new name? "Construct 2" works, sure. But putting forum confusion aside, the name makes it feel more like an update rather than an unique thing built from the ground up. I thought something like "Kanvas" would be cool as C2 utilizes the HTML5 Canvas element. Maybe KanvasPro for the paid version and KanvasLite for the free?

Just putting it out there.

Edited by BadFish - 16 Sep 2011 at 8:50am
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 Post Options Post Options   Quote inkBot Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Sep 2011 at 8:01am
I see no reason to change the name. All that would do is create 'further' confusion to new users.
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 Post Options Post Options   Quote BoyHK Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Sep 2011 at 8:48am
Originally posted by BadFish BadFish wrote:

As I was scanning the forum, it struck me; with the original Construct and C2 so closely named, sometimes it's confusing to know which is being discussed.

Does anyone else favor C2 being given a new name? "Construct 2" works, sure. But putting forum confusion aside, the name makes it feel more like an update rather than an unique thing built from the ground up. I thought something like "Kanvas" would be cool as C2 utilizes the HTML5 Canvas element. Maybe KanvasPro for the paid version and KanvasLite for the free?

Just putting it out there.


Hi, I agree with you. My suggestion is Game Constructor.
     
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 Post Options Post Options   Quote Kyatric Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Sep 2011 at 11:26am
Originally posted by BoyHK BoyHK wrote:

Hi, I agree with you. My suggestion is Game Constructor.
     

Lame suggestion. Why not calling it Game Maker HTML5 while you're at it ?
Plus it restricts to game making, whereas CC and C2 can make applications.
Please marketboy, stop it already.


It is not a name change that is required, just a little more attention from the user (To check if he is in CC's forum section or C2's section).


Moreover, a little tweak of the css display (using different colors, close, but noticeably different) could help avoiding the "confusion".

Anyway, it is too late to change the name (your parents didn't switch your name 9 months after you were born, right ?)


Edited by Kyatric - 16 Sep 2011 at 11:27am
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 Post Options Post Options   Quote newt Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Sep 2011 at 12:14pm
Why not call it the Deuce? ..... oh wait
Seriously though CC, and C2 works, although some distinction for the old forum posts might be a good idea.
Like if those threads used the green theme instead of the blue.
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 Post Options Post Options   Quote Ashley Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Sep 2011 at 2:50pm
The old Construct is now called 'Construct Classic', which helps differentiate it. So it's 'Construct Classic' and 'Construct 2'.

The idea of renaming Construct 2 now is totally impractical anyway - we're way too invested in the current name to even consider changing it.
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 Post Options Post Options   Quote BadFish Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Sep 2011 at 3:43pm
Originally posted by Kyatric Kyatric wrote:



It is not a name change that is required, just a little more attention from the user (To check if he is in CC's forum section or C2's section).


Moreover, a little tweak of the css display (using different colors, close, but noticeably different) could help avoiding the "confusion".

Anyway, it is too late to change the name (your parents didn't switch your name 9 months after you were born, right ?)


The CSS thing may work, but I'm more specifically referring to areas like "Your Creations" where things aren't as clear. I didn't realize the name had been around for 9 months. And it does work. I just think it could be better. It seems I'm in the minority.
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 Post Options Post Options   Quote Noga Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Sep 2011 at 7:23am
Originally posted by BadFish BadFish wrote:

I'm more specifically referring to areas like "Your Creations" where things aren't as clear.

That's true, C2 and CC subforums could have their own "Your Creations" or if not to separate them, in "Your Creations" each post could have it's icon according to program used.
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