AGS Graphics Upgrade (Splash/Icon/Banner)

Matti · Wed 12/01/2011 17:02:40

Well, AGS always had a tea cup which I found rather inadequate as I always have a coffee cup next to me when using AGS.

cianty · Wed 12/01/2011 17:45:32

Quote from: Matti on Wed 12/01/2011 17:02:40
Well, AGS always had a tea cup which I found rather inadequate as I always have a coffee cup next to me when using AGS.

Nope. Green tea, baby.

Pumaman · Wed 12/01/2011 21:35:39

Quote from: Monsieur OUXX on Tue 11/01/2011 11:30:45
The website would indeed also benefit from them.

The website is being re-done as a separate project (if I ever get round to finishing it), so I don't think there's any point tweaking the existing one now.

subspark · Thu 13/01/2011 03:46:35

QuoteThe website is being re-done as a separate project (if I ever get round to finishing it), so I don't think there's any point tweaking the existing one now.

When you do get round to it Chris, please let me know if you would like a hand. This kind of work is as natural to me as writing syntax is to you.

Cheers,
Sparky.

subspark · Thu 13/01/2011 21:18:51

Okay, major update on first page, guys. What do you think of some of the requested improvements I made?

Again, thanks all y'all for the beedfack!

Ryan Timothy B · Sat 15/01/2011 02:23:02

Hey Paul, any chance you can upload the psd file for me? I have an idea to possibly improve the graphic that I don't really feel like describing. If it doesn't work, I'll try other ideas.

As they stand, they feel like they're missing something. But I like the overall change to grayish blue.

Thanks man.

Wyz · Sat 15/01/2011 02:39:15

I don't really fancy the fake glow but I understand that's the way things are supposed to look now a days. I do fancy the cup very much and the texts and backgrounds are also really nice. Great job.

If you're also going to do icons I have a suggestion: icons for AGS template and script files. I've been using a homemade icon for now but that could also use some spike.

subspark · Sat 15/01/2011 05:20:09

Yes, amongst the other elements due for an visual upgrade, a series of Icons for the existing set and more are already underway.
Sorry Wyz. I guess I always liked the apple glass coat look. Something about it just feels, richer, stronger, harder, faster, you know the rest. But this is just me of course.

Having said this however, I'm happy to donate the PSD for the main launch splash for those who would like to play around and submit visual suggestions here or to me in private.
http://www.shuugouteki.net/paul/Development/ags_freshmode_splash.psd

Cheers,
Sparky.

Ryan Timothy B · Sat 15/01/2011 06:20:03

Oh dear.. The psd didn't prove very useful.
Here I was hoping the cup and reflection would be on a separate layer to avoid all the hassle of creating a mask to avoid it. We'll see what energy I have tomorrow.

SSH · Sat 15/01/2011 10:29:50

It needs animated lensflare...

subspark · Sun 16/01/2011 16:16:26

Yikes, sorry guys. I accidentally sent you the versionable PSD instead of the source file.
It's been replaced and you can download it here.

Cheers,
Sparky.

subspark · Wed 19/01/2011 19:05:35

Some votes for the blue folks? White and black were obviously far too extreme opposites and I felt that I was making it difficult for those who didn't choose the small majority vote (white). Those that preferred the black would be losing out considerably. So I've gone with something even better that I hope satisfies the pallet of both parties.

It's not black however, I've gone with a semi-dark blue in the hopes that those who also liked both the white and/or black could appreciate this too.

Hopefully a high majority vote is reached soon.

First post for updates.

Cheers folks,
Sparky.

Ryan Timothy B · Wed 19/01/2011 22:20:28

My edit ideas came out to be something like this:

Something to perhaps break up the empty space on the sides. Not sure if it's all that great.
I'd offer the psd but I did quite a rubish job at the edit that there's no point.

subspark · Thu 20/01/2011 07:29:34

No, no! I like your idea. The design is not badly executed - certainly cool enough to inspire the message! I'm going to implement your idea, Ryan. Well done!

Sparky.

Wyz · Sat 22/01/2011 15:02:41

Thanks for the PSD, now we can cup anything!

I also think the dark blue works lovely!
The lens flare make the cup look rather divine.

subspark · Mon 14/02/2011 00:13:24

Okay folks. It's been a while. What does everybody think of our new AGS engine/editor eycandy?

Cheers,
Sparky.

Knox · Mon 14/02/2011 01:08:58

I really like the new designs + colors! The only minor thing I guess I personally like less is the "light-rays" behind the cup, I think I'd prefer the cup on just a "clean", reflective surface with a backround, no "rays"...

Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens · Mon 14/02/2011 06:26:18

I like it precisely as you and Ryan have worked it out, except, perhaps, to actually put some coffee in that sucker! IT'S THIRSTY WORK MAKIN' GAMES Y'ALL!

Seriously, nice work sparko $ ryano.

Knoodn · Mon 14/02/2011 15:37:59

I like this design. the colours give a classy look.
the only minor thing i don't like is the very symmetric layout, in particular the background line shape.

sketch (sorry I'm not at home, no paint program here):

as it is:
--__--

what I would prefer:
---___ (something like the Game Wizard graphic)

just my opinion.

Jackpumpkinhead · Mon 14/02/2011 16:31:26

Quote from: cianty on Wed 12/01/2011 17:45:32
Quote from: Matti on Wed 12/01/2011 17:02:40
Well, AGS always had a tea cup which I found rather inadequate as I always have a coffee cup next to me when using AGS.

Nope. Green tea, baby.

Ha ha me too!