RAIN CLAN site

hey guys, been awhile since i've posted here, but this is my first work in a very long time, actually its my third completed site ever... need some critique, thx in advance.

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/ruffy/RAIN.html

Navigation could use some work, but I like the layout and design. Probably because it looks a lot like my site, lol.

cmon guys 31 views, and 1 reply?

thx JAGed for teh reply

The blue is far too overpowering, it hurt my eyes to concentrate on it, also the fontface used on the blue is blurry, if you have saved it as a jpeg I would try a GIF.

There is also a flaw in the rollovers that i just noticed. When you put your mouse over the first three links the text (Home, Roster, Forums) the text on the button jumps up a bit.

And the blue text with the black outline is difficult to read as thehermit said.

The rollovers look like they are jumping out because of the difference in colors. The backround and text is opposite the original image.

Also, it doesnt 'jump up' in the last 2 buttons because most of the button is covered in text

First a 'tip' in receiving critiques:

Don't try to justify yourself, point out why someone is incorrect in their interpretation of your work, or heaven forbid--argue. Try to simply say, "thanks for the input" and let it go. It's up to you in the solitude of your computer to decide what to do with people's advice.

I like the site overall; nice work. One issues that jumped out at me was the kerning is TOO tight on your nav buttons and header text. I think it's okay to use that font if you like, but you need to increase the kerning so I can read it. Here's a little reading--

http://www-class.unl.edu/advt498/readings/spacingoutwithtype.html

Maybe put a slight drop shadow on your inside "body" area where your content lives. Make it stand proud off the page a little to give some depth. Dunno how it'd look, just a thought.

Lastly--I have no idea WHAT game your Clan plays. I found nothing that told me what you guys were about. If the site is only for your clan's personal use, that's fine--but if you intend for other people to search and traffic your site, you should give me some idea of who you are. <<< This advice is being passed on that someone gave me once, don't assume people will know what you're talking about.

ty malibu for the valuable info.

It's not even an official clan site, i just made a secondary site for personal use and practice, and we play Tom Clancy's Raven Shield