Font debate

[Mystical]

I see a lot of posts on here that say if you use too many different types of fonts on one web page you are considered a newb. I do not understand that statement at all. I have visited a ton of other games and some use the same font for everything. Myself personally, I think using the same font on every page is boring as hell. Not that I am knocking any ones site because I am not. Where on the internet does it say that if you use several different fonts on a web site make you a newb? I can't find it. Wouldn't that be personal preference? I myself use a bunch of different fonts on my site that is in development and to me it looks really nice with a bunch of different fonts. It sure makes it a lot less same old same old with every page looking the same. Would like to hear other peoples input on this subject. Now I am going to put on my flak jacket and my helmet and wait for replies...

[sniko]

Personally, i think it is down to opinion, but you would have to take into account the users opinion as well. I myself only use a few fonts, possibly 3 maximum on one page.

[rulerofzu]

I use two. Generally one for headings, titles and another for content to distinguish the two.

When done correctly in a typography manner then it can be visually stunning. So you can get away with more than a few fonts on the same page.

Cant see it working on a game really. Generally there is too much content on the page for it to be effective.

[Djkanna]

Serif for legibility.

[a_bertrand]

It's not simply question of "personal taste" but instead studies / research in press / typography. You may check articles like:

http://desktoppub.about.com/cs/fontselection/a/fewerfonts.htm

Also keep in mind that what you may decide to use as font (beside times and sans serif) may not work on all browsers, so you may use font which will be incorrectly displayed.

Finally, you have to think what's your goal, is your goal to facility your users to read what you write or just have "fancy effects"?