Darth's latest project : www.twin-fonts.com

Darth Mandarb · Tue 17/01/2006 06:07:52

Hello AGSers!

I wasn't gonna post in here about this, but then it hit me that some of you might find it useful.

So I present my latest project ...

(click the image for the link!)

It's a "free online font community!" where you can download fonts. BUT I decided to take it one step further! You can actually type in the font of your choice to preview it on the site!! Personally I think it's just cool as hell (my twin brother made the flash).

Anyway, I just thought I'd share!

I figured some people might want a free font site for finding fonts for their games, websites, etc. I know there's a bunch out there, but ... well ... I tried something different (at least, it's something I've not seen before!)

There's only about 600 or so fonts on there now ... but we're adding more and more on a regular basis!

I'd appreciate it you guys could take a peek, and let me know what you think! Layout, ease of use, etc.

Thanks!

For those who missed the link above:

http://www.twin-fonts.com

mozza · Tue 17/01/2006 06:36:44

:o :o :o
WOW! That is really awesome! I haven't seen anything like it before and I know I will be a regular there.
Nice job!

JRock · Tue 17/01/2006 07:28:42

COOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!

Vince Twelve · Tue 17/01/2006 08:18:54

What a good resource! Usually, I hit up flashkit.com for my font needs but this is so much cleaner. Well done! The flash previews are great and the design is clean and usable. Fantastic!

The one suggestion that I would make would be to somehow rearrange the indexed Flash previews so that they didn't take up so much vertical page space. I'd do this by moving the "Downloaded: X Times" text to the top right under the download button, but not in a place that would get in the way of the preview text. I'd just like these to be a bit smaller so I could have more previews per page. (to clarify: I'm talking about the indexed previews, not the front page featured previews, which can take up all the space they want)

Also, is there a reason that your links aren't Firefox "Open in new tab" compliant? I don't know much about that, scripting-wise, but it always annoys me. I surf almost exclusively with my middle mouse button now...

EDIT: Was your disclaimer written by the twinDesign Department of Redundancy Department?

sergiocornaga · Tue 17/01/2006 08:28:43

I like this site a lot. Excellent work!

hedgefield · Tue 17/01/2006 12:05:44

Fantastic initiative, very useful!

petazzo · Tue 17/01/2006 13:35:45

Great site!

JimmyShelter · Tue 17/01/2006 13:36:31

Looks nice Darth.

I did found a typo on the first page:
'If you're looking for profressional fonts'

profressional?

Darth Mandarb · Tue 17/01/2006 15:47:12

Quote from: Vince Twelve on Tue 17/01/2006 08:18:54The one suggestion that I would make would be to somehow rearrange the indexed Flash previews so that they didn't take up so much vertical page space. I'd do this by moving the "Downloaded: X Times" text to the top right under the download button, but not in a place that would get in the way of the preview text. I'd just like these to be a bit smaller so I could have more previews per page. (to clarify: I'm talking about the indexed previews, not the front page featured previews, which can take up all the space they want)

Man I tried sooooo many layouts! I'll take this under advisement! Thanks.

Quote from: Vince Twelve on Tue 17/01/2006 08:18:54Also, is there a reason that your links aren't Firefox "Open in new tab" compliant? I don't know much about that, scripting-wise, but it always annoys me. I surf almost exclusively with my middle mouse button now...

Hmmm ... I thought they were compliant! I'll take a look, thanks!

Quote from: Vince Twelve on Tue 17/01/2006 08:18:54EDIT: Was your disclaimer written by the twinDesign Department of Redundancy Department?

That was written by our "get it done quickly and throw it in there"

Quote from: JimmyShelter on Tue 17/01/2006 13:36:31
I did found a typo on the first page:
'If you're looking for profressional fonts'

profressional?

That's my newest addition to the English language ... it's professional, yet fresh at the same time. I'm glad you noticed

Thanks for finding it!

To everybody else, thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you like it!

Elliott Hird · Tue 17/01/2006 17:22:04

No popups. Good. Nice. I like it

m0ds · Tue 17/01/2006 18:33:28

Awesome site, good job dude! Fonts are always awesome & you've got some lovely ones in there!!

Azaron · Tue 17/01/2006 18:55:19

Dude! You have fulfilled all of my life's fantasies!!!

er.... I mean all of them concerning this subject... yeah...

Seriously though, this rocks. Your bandwidth id MINE!!! ALL MINE!!!! Bwahahaha! If fonts were larger, I'd put you in the hole.

scourge · Tue 17/01/2006 22:54:11

That looks very cool darth

TerranRich · Tue 17/01/2006 22:55:44

Awesome site, Darth! I know I'll find it useful!

IM NOT TEH SPAM · Wed 18/01/2006 00:04:32

Darth Manadarb officially kicks ass.

Mugs · Wed 18/01/2006 03:36:21

Quote from: Lord Nipper on Wed 18/01/2006 00:04:32
Darth Manadarb officially kicks ass.

I concur.Ã,Â I used to print pictures of his face and shoot them with my PB gun, but now I'll have to say that he's pretty kickass.

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Great stuff!

Elliott Hird · Wed 18/01/2006 15:50:29

I don't like how you style links to have the normal cursor though - leave that stuff alone on my browser, please.

Darth Mandarb · Thu 19/01/2006 01:33:45

Quote from: Elliott Hird on Wed 18/01/2006 15:50:29I don't like how you style links to have the normal cursor though - leave that stuff alone on my browser, please.

I have updated it now, but just for your browser

Quote from: TerranRich on Tue 17/01/2006 22:55:44Awesome site, Darth! I know I'll find it useful!

Yes, and so will Buloght!!

Quote from: Mugs on Wed 18/01/2006 03:36:21I concur. I used to print pictures of his face and shoot them with my PB gun, but now I'll have to say that he's pretty kickass.

I'm not really sure how to reply to this ... thanks?

To everybody else who likes, I'm glad! We'll be adding fonts on a regular basis (we want to eventually get over 2000). And don't worry aobut bandwidth! Download to your heart's content!

TheYak · Thu 19/01/2006 07:41:50

Done! (Downloading to heart's content, that is)
A nice collection, with some of the free fonts easily rivalling purchasable ones that I'd wanted to acquire. Others are brilliant in their design, theme, or implementation.

The only problems I've got are the aforementioned overriding of typical browser settings and the few fonts that are poorly done. I think the one that stood out most was "Rope". When spelling out its own name, it reads decidely like "Rape" (Of course, not a critique of the actual site). I've run across one or two sites like this, but not quite as nicely laid out and well organized. Useful stuff.

seaduck · Thu 19/01/2006 15:42:57

Hmm... nice website.

Another collection of "COOL" fonts - IMO a collection of high quality public domain NON-DECORATIVE fonts would be of higher practical value. (Fonts to include in your game as the main font - without the need of worrying about licencing issues, to use on your console or desktop...)

BTW free vector fonts on the web seldom have good hinting programs for displaying on screen

Darth's latest project : www.twin-fonts.com

m0ds

scourge