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Dark Java Dude 64
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Posted: 16th Oct 2014 02:38 Edited at: 1st Nov 2014 21:14
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Quote: "Since the final decision wasn't up to me I wanted to provide choices! Evidently that was wrong I'll stick to one from now on "
No no, you were fine, and there is nothing wrong with posting multiple variations! Indeed, two variations of the same thing won't both be chosen to go into banner circulation, but I would encourage you to post as many variations of a given banner as possible. It does give more choice.



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Posted: 16th Oct 2014 03:15
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Quote: "Thought i'd make some banners too. Had fun doing them."


Those are pretty good!

Quote: "Also, I insist to remove banners with "apollo" text as here is not apollo anymore AFAIR"


It's still Apollo.

Quote: "edit: here!"


Good grief mr Handy, that's from 2004! I'm not sure that still applies 10 years later.

Quote: "Maybe change text to "Unleash me..."? with same Lee Bamber picture? IMO funnier."


Disagree. "Unleash me..." sounds really creepy.

Quote: "I shall resurrect my old question: why this banner contains Ubisoft's Assassin's creed copyrighted elements?"


Why not? It's fan-made and Ubisoft couldn't care less.

Quote: "Anyways, thanks for compiling all of the true entries into one post Clonkex (At least up until that point). Makes it easier to keep track of them"


Haha no problem I'll do another list when there's more banners, but bear in mind these lists are purely my opinion of good banners.

Quote: "two variations of the same thing won't both be chosen to go into banner circulation"


"...the same thing shouldn't both be chosen..."





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Posted: 16th Oct 2014 03:46
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So it is still Apollo, okay, why not, just was random thought.

Quote: ""Unleash me..." sounds really creepy."

aaand we have one creepy "trapped inside" banner, yeah.



Quote: "Why not? It's fan-made and Ubisoft couldn't care less."

Rule in the first post was written not by me, so.

Quote: "How did you find a post from 2004"

Quote: "Good grief mr Handy, that's from 2004!"

I feel it was like the day before yesterday.

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Posted: 16th Oct 2014 03:47 Edited at: 16th Oct 2014 03:50
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Quote: "I'll do another list when there's more banners, but bear in mind these lists are purely my opinion of good banners."
I have a file on my computer with all of the thus far submitted banners; I can post a screen shot of that any time someone requests. In fact, I'll do one now...



Quote: "the same thing shouldn't both be chosen"
I saw those two banners as well, and I presume that was a mistake during the previous selection of banners.

Quote: "Why not? It's fan-made and Ubisoft couldn't care less."
I'm too lazy to see what banner you guys are talking about, but I would recommend against using any copyrighted material at all, unless said material is owned by TGC, since the forums are indeed a commercial website of TGC's; they would be putting themselves up to a huge liability by displaying site banners with copyrighted material.

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I am not understand the idea of the banner (1) and those blank three are remind of AdBlock.

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Dark Java Dude 64
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Posted: 16th Oct 2014 03:59 Edited at: 16th Oct 2014 15:46
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I am putting all submissions into that file, so those got in there too.

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Posted: 16th Oct 2014 04:07 Edited at: 16th Oct 2014 04:07
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If you are putting all submissions, why don't you put my third "gloom doom" banner?

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Posted: 16th Oct 2014 04:25
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Okay, that's submission 45.

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Posted: 16th Oct 2014 04:37 Edited at: 16th Oct 2014 04:39
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Yay! If you ask me which one of my three banners I like the most - take that one with "personal appeal"

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The three blank images are a bit of a joke actually, the black one to make someone feel unnerving... the plain post colour as if something is missing or they already have seen the page lol and the blue unread post colour to confuse even further

I am just not so sure about that abusive U77 banner... I find it rude, just my view... if this was my company would not allow it to put it simply...

Quote: "creepy "trapped inside" banner"


I never liked that one either...

Dark Java Dude 64 - I see what you mean by keeping things in order now, did not realise you had that planned...

Yeah I think multiple variants, are just for choice, sometimes the designer can never pick a finished quality... or impression...

Anything I have missed to mention on, oh well...

Quote: "personal appeal"


I find this one a bit tasteless as well... I know where your Russian humour is coming from, but sometimes you need to think three times or more before letting it out... not a jibe at you, just making this place a little more bearable... not everybody has had Russian comradeship the past... I miss my Russian friend Ruslan from back in my days in Denmark, that guy was a joker indeed [Ever done that Role-Play in a PUB thing? we almost got arrested for running around with fake guns lol] sadly he had to defect from Russia for some local issue, no idea but anyway... do try to not push the limits of the AUP man... I doubt Lee would find the above humorous but if he does, 1UP on him then...

[1] banner is a joke about the performance on the forum, I only half made it as I could not figure out how to put the text in there which would make it readable as often a post would take a blink of an eye to post, and then randomly 4-5+ seconds to submit...

OH No Dark Java Dude 64 , you included my silly banner [17] or [36] in your image

Some of my ideas cannot fit into the dimensions... hmm will try my other methods... and some other tools to attempt it like strictly using Vector Art tools

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Personally I don't like editions 10+11+12 of my submissions... don't feel the fonts are clear enough

EDIT

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Posted: 16th Oct 2014 19:01 Edited at: 16th Oct 2014 20:36
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Quote: "Those are pretty good!"

Thank you!

Quote: "It's still Apollo."

Ah, that's a relief. Apollo had been used the last few years, so i figured it would still be good.

Quote: ""...the same thing shouldn't both be chosen..."
http://forum.thegamecreators.com/g/banners/6.jpg
http://forum.thegamecreators.com/g/banners/5.jpg
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Hahhaha, i made those a couple of years ago.
Not sure why they both got picked, though.

Quote: "The Slayer - I not i"

Fixed, thanks MrValentine!

Made a couple of new ones, and fixed the 'I' on the one with 'Wherever i lay my hat...'.





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Posted: 16th Oct 2014 20:20 Edited at: 16th Oct 2014 20:32
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The Slayer Love the BAN button one...

But you beat me to the post with that cup of tea one...

Will make one later still...

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I confess, I did not put all that much effort into it as I feel the above version is much better... [The one from The Slayer]

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I'm sorry, somehow the moon banners are 2 pixels too tall. I think my canvas was resized when I added a drop shadow D: Anyways, here's the fixed version of our favorite of them If one of the other moon ones needs to be fixed just ask (the other banner I posted is fine btw)


Anyways, here's another one. It didn't scale well, but there isn't much I can do about that Thought it would be fun to keep a Steam styled one


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LOL nice, was thinking to make one like that too but got lazy... you did a good effort there

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Sounds like you're using Gimp

Quote: "#26"


I like that one!

Slayer those latest three are very good!

swissolo I like that moderation achievement banner....

AH so many excellent banners!!


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Nice, all of the banners submitted today are awesome. Swissolo's ban button one is utterly epic.

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[off-topic]
Whatever happened to the desktop competition thread?

I miss this one


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BTW swissolo why 42? hinting at something? [And so the conspiracy begins...]

EDIT

Also #26 should actually state ZRotate but meh... see if anybody notices

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Posted: 17th Oct 2014 14:53 Edited at: 17th Oct 2014 15:11
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Quote: "I am just not so sure about that abusive U77 banner... I find it rude, just my view... if this was my company would not allow it to put it simply..."


It was a joke banner with a corresponding warning. It was not intended to be a forum banner. Keep your eyes open

Quote: "I find this one a bit tasteless as well... I know where your Russian humour is coming from, but sometimes you need to think three times or more before letting it out."


Hello Jen Psaki! No, this time it is not Russians. You have to check your information. You can look here. Best regards, Matt.

Quote: "[1] banner is a joke about the performance on the forum, I only half made it as I could not figure out how to put the text in there which would make it readable as often a post would take a blink of an eye to post, and then randomly 4-5+ seconds to submit..."


Ah, it is unfinished.

Quote: "I'm too lazy to see what banner you guys are talking about, but I would recommend against using any copyrighted material at all, unless said material is owned by TGC, since the forums are indeed a commercial website of TGC's; they would be putting themselves up to a huge liability by displaying site banners with copyrighted material."



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What does that even mean in this context lol anyway just drop it, not wanting to side track this thread... was just sharing my view

No more submissions?

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MrValentine

I think that my personal appeal banner cool BUT have no sense until it leads to a kickstarter page or something.
About the put your hands banner - it is vulgar, why you did not mention it.
Last one is HONEST in every line you know why, but it a joke banner.

I have a couple of good ideas, but I have no time right now to do any good artwork

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Sorry if I skipped past the deadline date, but when is the final day for submission?

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Quote: "About the put your hands banner - it is vulgar, why you did not mention it."


What!?

Quote: "Sorry if I skipped past the deadline date, but when is the final day for submission?"


No deadline yet, post away!

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Quote: "The Slayer Love the BAN button one...

But you beat me to the post with that cup of tea one..."

Thanks! Sorry about that! The 'Tea' and 'ban button' ideas came to mind when i was at work, doing nightshifts.

Quote: "I confess, I did not put all that much effort into it as I feel the above version is much better... [The one from The Slayer]"

Not a bad banner, imo. Just the images look rather pixelated, and the teapot is not entirely visible. Should be an easy fix.

Quote: "Slayer those latest three are very good!"

Much appreciated, Clonkex! I have a couple more ideas, which i might design later today or tomorrow.

Quote: "Close those quotes before they start to spread!...too late! Aaaaaagh!!!
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hmm...

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Quote: "Swissolo's ban button one is utterly epic."
Oops, I accidentally gave credit for that one to swissolo. Well, nice banner, The Slayer. Swissolo's banners are utterly epic too, for the record.

Quote: "Sorry if I skipped past the deadline date, but when is the final day for submission?"
No formal deadline yet. This thread is still going at a rather steady pace, and until that changes, I don't think I will even consider a deadline date. On the other hand, getting your banners in as soon as you can is still a good idea.

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Idk what I'm doing now

Maybe someone can make this funny It's a couch fort. I like my space backgrounds don't I haha I had it left over from another one.

Quote: "Oops, I accidentally gave credit for that one to swissolo. Well, nice banner, The Slayer. Swissolo's banners are utterly epic too, for the record. "

I was wondering But I'll take any credit I can get

Quote: "Sounds like you're using Gimp"

yep!

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Something a little seasonal... also an accidental awesomeness using one of my old MS tools

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Posted: 19th Oct 2014 01:25 Edited at: 19th Oct 2014 13:08
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Ok, guys. Disregard my old three banners

Here is my shot:



edit: changed link, no file change

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Lol, I like it.

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YES! Now THAT is a good banner! Well done


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mr Handy inverse the colours of 'OF GAMEDEV' or flip it entirely, records spin around

Nice job!

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Recognizing our fearless mods





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BMacZero, umm... See post 1.......

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Are you referring to copyright? I think he is fine.

Okay, here is another screen shot with all submissions thus far. I hope I am not missing any? Also, I converted both of those from png to jpg.



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Nice idea BMacZero

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Awesome I totally love those two!!

Ok, I've got some free time now, let's see what I can come up with...


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Glad you like it!

Here are some more:

















PLEASE CHECK GRAMMAR OR SPELLING!

UPDATE:







FEEL FREE TO SUBMIT YOUR IDEAS! (positive, no "lock threads", "ban user" or other negative!)



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achievement #2

edit: become, not became!
edit 2: capitals!

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NEW! Achievement #9

Reply to post below:
Sorry Clonkex, but forum attachments are permanent when image uploading service doesn't care.
Maybe I should upload a ZIP but I wanted to make all images visible.

Information for all who liked achievements: they all are positive, no "lock threads", "ban user" or other negative!

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You know it would be far easier and less messy to just upload the photos to an online photo storage service (such as PhotoBucket) than to put up heaps of posts...


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[end of series!]

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'sigh'... I think I have submitted enough, this has gone out of control now...

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Dont hurt me, I forgot about Valued members.

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