MjrMisaHayase Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Change is good. In short: I like the new icons and whatnot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Nice! I love it! Thanks guys for improving our site... action not words is where it's at! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortress_Maximus Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 The kites look fine now. Perhaps we can add more content to the other MW sections too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bromgrev Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 (edited) Nice! Do the poll icon now! No rest for the talented ... EDIT: Hold it, the highlights on the 'locked' and 'moved' icons are coming from the wrong side. Edited April 7, 2006 by Bromgrev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsARCLIGHT Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 EDIT: Hold it, the highlights on the 'locked' and 'moved' icons are coming from the wrong side. 388685[/snapback] That's because Roy used the only ones he had access to which where the ones from the first set that had a different gloss effect on them. These are supposed to replace them when the next set of changes happen: MOVED TOPIC LOCKED TOPIC 388549[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Focker Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Yep you need to wait for the weekend for me to do the old switch-a-roo with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eternal_D Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 i like this look...much better looking great job mods! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 I like the new stuff. (just got back in town, lots of stuff to check, little time to type) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsARCLIGHT Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 And the beat goes on. Just in case they are needed here are a black skull flight icon and it's corresponding muted self, perhaps for the main forum. BLACK SKULL BLACK SKULL MUTED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsARCLIGHT Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 And one more round of basic color kite icons, these are the green set that would go with the red and blue: POLL TOPIC POLL TOPIC (No New Posts) POLL TOPIC (User has posted in) POLL TOPIC (User has posted in with No New Posts) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsARCLIGHT Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 And just because I love my little mutant... and because for some reason it fits as a perfect "third icon color set" as it is a mixture of the red and blue kite. The crazy gasoline kite icon set: GASOLINE TOPIC GASOLINE TOPIC (No New Posts) GASOLINE TOPIC (User has posted in) GASOLINE TOPIC (User has posted in with No New Posts) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurin Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Dude, those rule! Nice job. So, you're done? If so, major congrats are in order. That was a lot of work. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsARCLIGHT Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 (edited) If by "done" you mean out of ideas then yes for now. I will always come back and make changes or new icon sets in different colors if requested but I think the current army I have buried at various levels in this thread is more than enough to propegate the message board with a decent theme for the meantime... or until something better comes along. Feel free to request colors... just make sure it is a solid color field with a white kite inside. Those negative field kites just look so drab and flat. Edit: If anyone requests really specific colors please give me a pantone value or a img of the swatch color you would like to see. Also if anyone wants alternate icon sets, for like an alternate skin or something, let me know. Everything I've done so far has been sort of purpose made for this current blue on blue pastel theme. Edited April 7, 2006 by JsARCLIGHT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Focker Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 The problem with the improved skull is that the reflection distorts the shape of skull making it look like either a very strong reflection or a tumor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsARCLIGHT Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 Hence why I stayed away from the skull flight icons and focused on the kite instead. I really only made the black skull set in case someone wanted them somewhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 Dude I love the way you added the arrows for the topics that you already posted in. So clear and most importantly, so Macross! I think that the icons are pretty much almost complete. Now on to the forum borders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Focker Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 Okay started to some of the new batch. Yeah all of them. Want a better look of how they looked on the boards and how they compared next to each other. Start your comparing as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull-1 Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 NICE! Looks good on the TOYS forum. The arrows are much nicer than "The Chinese Wraith Girl". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsARCLIGHT Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 I've been jumping around the site checking on how well the new icons read and getting some feedback from people. The current layout is a tad confusing at the moment, I'm not sure some of the icons are in the right places... Then again it may just not be following the layout I had in mind when designing them and that might be why some of them seem out of place to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaijin Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 Slightly confusing but at least no Minmay of death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 I suggest blue for the "moved" and "locked" icons to blend them into the IPB background, the grey ones look like dirtspots in the overall beauty. Otherwise, everything looks fine for me. -i- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurin Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 I've been jumping around the site checking on how well the new icons read and getting some feedback from people. The current layout is a tad confusing at the moment, I'm not sure some of the icons are in the right places... Then again it may just not be following the layout I had in mind when designing them and that might be why some of them seem out of place to me. 389579[/snapback] I tried to post a full legend according to what I think you intended. But, I was hindered by the board limiting the number of images per post to 10. So, I posted several schemes over at the Nexus. So, those who are interested can take a peek at the three proposed schemes there, then come back here and comment. JsArclight, which of the three most closely matches your original vision for the icons? Best, H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsARCLIGHT Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 (edited) I myself had in mind #1 as the theme to use, perhaps reusing the red kites for the hot topics and replacing the green kites with the maroon kite for polls just to keep the color palate closer together. That way you have blue, red and bluered. While I like the green and it matches the board well having it in line with the other colors will create that mexican stoplight candy look that everyone seems to hate. I personally think #3 (edited to the right number) is a tad outside by changing to the skulls. Thematic content change still bugs me on some level. I'd also like to take this moment to thank Hurin for his help with this and also to thank Macross Nexus. I like the idea of forging a supportive, cooperative relationship with Nexus. If there is anything I can do to help Nexus just ask. I may not be a member but that does not mean I can't help out if you need a hand. Together we stand, divided we fall... against Robotech.com. Edited April 11, 2006 by JsARCLIGHT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Dude, I like the new icons and your awesome avatar alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurin Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 I myself had in mind #1 as the theme to use, perhaps reusing the red kites for the hot topics and replacing the green kites with the maroon kite for polls just to keep the color palate closer together. That way you have blue, red and bluered. While I like the green and it matches the board well having it in line with the other colors will create that mexican stoplight candy look that everyone seems to hate. I think I have this now as Proposed Theme #4 on MN. I personally think #4 is a tad outside by changing to the skulls. Thematic content change still bugs me on some level. Not to nit-pick, but just to avoid confusion, I think you mean #3 there, right? I'd also like to take this moment to thank Hurin for his help with this and also to thank Macross Nexus. I like the idea of forging a supportive, cooperative relationship with Nexus. If there is anything I can do to help Nexus just ask. I may not be a member but that does not mean I can't help out if you need a hand.Together we stand, divided we fall... against Robotech.com. Happy to help! And thanks for the kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsARCLIGHT Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 (edited) I personally think #4 is a tad outside by changing to the skulls. Thematic content change still bugs me on some level. Not to nit-pick, but just to avoid confusion, I think you mean #3 there, right? 389789[/snapback] And that would probably answer why I confuse myself a lot as well. And yes the new #4 is exactly what I had in mind... but that is only my opinion. I gave all the color options so we could mix and match to whatever the admins wanted. I wonder what Graham thinks? Edited April 11, 2006 by JsARCLIGHT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurin Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 (edited) Cool. I agree that #4 is the best so far. Let's see if anyone has any feedback and I'll continue to post revisions on MN. Though, again, in my humble opinion, #4 is clearly the strongest set. All its colors work together very well. Best, H Edited April 11, 2006 by Hurin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Focker Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 I'm fine with #4. There are the same ones that are being used now just moved around. I have some extra time these next two days. I'll move them around to test number #4 to see how it looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oihan Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 (edited) Just wanted to throw my two cents out there. I like the new kites, but I liked the minmay dolls better than the half arrows. The half arrows are actually quite annoying. :/ PLEASE revert! Edited April 11, 2006 by Oihan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull-1 Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Minmei was annoying. Banish her forever. She should only be used for CLOSED and LOCKED topics because she is an angel of death.... BLECK. I think the current color code is a little overkill. Too many colors...but oh well. I liked the SKULL for LOCKED topics better than the lock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull-1 Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 I think I have this now as Proposed Theme #4 on MN. THEME #4 is the BEST!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_vandermeer Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 #4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 I'd vote for four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twoducks Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Just got back from vacationing and the new icons where a neat surprise. Great job JsARCLIGHT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Focker Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Don't expect to see #4 on trial for another week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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