OUR CONCEPT
Welcome behind the scenes! On this page, we explain the fundamental ideas, color schemes, and design decisions that went into creating our website.
The Idea
Our website is not only meant to inform, but to create a magical atmosphere that is reminiscent
of the hidden wonders of Tyria. A safe haven in the dark.
The conceptual phase began back
in August 2024, but then lay dormant due to other projects and initial failures in
implementation, before being resumed in 2026.
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Color Palette
Deep, mystical shades of green combined with bright wisp accents form the foundation of our design. They convey tranquility and magic at the same time. Furthermore, green represents the color of hope, which gives us light and confidence, especially in dark moments.
Interactivity
The site is alive! Hidden wisps, fluid animations, and little secrets reward attentive explorers and invite them to linger.
Typography & Layout
Clear, sans-serif fonts for optimal readability, paired with elegant, playful headings. The design adapts fluidly to all screen sizes.
Living Worlds & Parallax
Our environments are not simple, rigid backgrounds. We have transformed official concept art from
ArenaNet – like roaring waterfalls or pulsating leylines – into fluid video animations. For
this, video recordings (e.g., of real waterfalls) were elaborately edited: they were cropped
accordingly, provided with transparencies, color-matched exactly to the mood of the original
concept images, and finally integrated as a seamless loop. This brings these defining elements
to life and makes the world feel immediately dynamic.
The official artworks were
extensively edited and expanded by us. For fluid transitions (like the endless background tiles
here on this concept page or in the 'About Us' section), we specifically isolated objects. A
particularly large amount of time went into the so-called parallax effect (the spatial 3D depth
effect) on the homepage: for this, the original image was divided into 10 separate layers. The
individual elements had to be carefully cut out, and the hidden image parts lying behind them
were manually redrawn and expanded with color. This creates an impressive, true sense of spatial
depth.
Sound Design
We have also brought the website to life acoustically. For this purpose, carefully fitting sound elements were sought and layered atmospherically. So that these do not disturb during relaxed browsing, the sound is deactivated by default. The soundscape only becomes audible when users actively click on the corresponding elements or specifically turn on the sound.
The Result
A digital place that feels like an extension of the Regenbogen Biergarten - inviting, mysterious, and full of life. Every click and every scroll is meant to convey a little piece of our community and make you curious for more.