New Layout is Live!

[Sparkles7124]

We are very excited to announce the new game layout is live!

The new layout is live and is set to default for new players. Many new features and improvements have been added to the layout, as well as bug fixes and changes requested by the testers in the community. Thank you!

Changes can be found in the Change Log V3 forum.

How do I enable the new layout?
To enable the layout simply visit the Preferences page, scroll down to the option for "My board style" and change from "smarthwo" to "smarthwo v2", then click on Save. You can switch between the layouts at anytime if you need to switch back to the old layout.

Why did the game need a new layout?
HWO has been around long enough that all of the systems the game is built on needed to be updated for it to keep working. We completed the backend updates some time ago, and now the frontend systems need to be updated as well. The old layout is built on technology that will not be supported going forward. Now that the new layout is done we are able to work on game features and improvements again.

How to report bugs?
Continue posting bugs in the Bugs forum, or use the Contact Us link in the footer to submit a report if you're unable to post in the bugs forum.

Can I make a suggestion?
Yes! We very much would like to hear from you. We are still activly developing HWO, including the layout so if you have any suggestions please comment below or use the Suggestions forum.

Thank you for enjoying HWO! Please let us know what you think.

This is awesome! This is me trying not to spam

[Meanwhile]

Is it best to put suggestions/complaints about the new layout here in this thread, or is it better to make a new thread in the Suggestions board? (Or, is there a currently-running thread in the Suggestions board about the new layout that I'm not finding?) Thanks.

[Tom]

You can post here or in a new suggestion thread if you like. We are very happy for feedback as our goal is to make the new layout as good as it can be.

[Meanwhile]

Awesome! Thanks so much. I'll probably go start a new thread then so I don't clutter this one up.

[Gjord]

I’ve recently returned to the game and would like to sincerely thank you for still providing the option to use the old layout. I personally find the new version a bit overwhelming and complicated, which makes training horses and participating in local shows less comfortable for me. It is unfortunate that the old layout will eventually be removed, but I completely understand the need for updates. May I kindly ask whether it would be acceptable for players to create a browser extension or another tool that adapts the new layout to resemble the old one?

[Tom]

I’ve recently returned to the game and would like to sincerely thank you for still providing the option to use the old layout. I personally find the new version a bit overwhelming and complicated, which makes training horses and participating in local shows less comfortable for me. It is unfortunate that the old layout will eventually be removed, but I completely understand the need for updates. May I kindly ask whether it would be acceptable for players to create a browser extension or another tool that adapts the new layout to resemble the old one?

After the new art is in we have updates to local shows and competitions that will change how people play the game. It should make things better. The layout will be updated and change over time and we are open to feedback.
You can of course make an extension for yourself that moves elements or applies CSS styles if you like.

[Gjord]

After the new art is in we have updates to local shows and competitions that will change how people play the game. It should make things better. The layout will be updated and change over time and we are open to feedback.
You can of course make an extension for yourself that moves elements or applies CSS styles if you like.

Thank you