Posted October 17, 2010
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Posted October 17, 2010
I've just counted and found that I have 126 psd files which produced 155 covers. We were talking about changing the cover format but . . . I'm not sure I would have time to actually do the updates unless the changes were small. What do you purpose as a format? I know we discussed letting the community decide, maybe a game contest, but since the time required would be on us . . . I'm not sure that is a good idea. . . =)
I was thinking I would start at the top of my files, add the Win 7 logo / text (where needed) and possibly update the screenshots to the format I have been using for the past few months, change the game description to the new GOG format and re-post. That will still take lots of time to complete. I don't think there are many in the community that use the covers but those that do will probably want the spine to remain the same to be consistent with their existing covers. I doubt they would want to reprint the new covers but I could be wrong.
The things that consume time, for me, is finding a decent resolution cover image, pulling the screen shots and adding the faded image to the back. I would purpose that we remove the faded image from the back. It is the most difficult to find since the colors need to be a certain shade to not interfere with the text. I think leaving the faded image would speed up the process and actually make the text more readable. What do you think?
In addition to updating the existing covers we also need to produce the covers missing from the alternate list (not really necessary but it would be nice to have a single list ) and produce the new releases. So . . . we are looking at a lot of work . . . =)
I'm open to just about anything with a lack of free time being my biggest problem at the moment.
**Would we would need to update the covers that you and I did not create if the person who created them did not ??. . . something else to consider. This project seems to grow rapidly with very few actually using the covers . . . it may not be worth the effort . . . =)
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>>> original covers list <<< Covers created by Red_153D ( List maintained by Red_153D ) (Printing instructions)
>>> alternate covers list <<< Covers created by other community members
I was thinking I would start at the top of my files, add the Win 7 logo / text (where needed) and possibly update the screenshots to the format I have been using for the past few months, change the game description to the new GOG format and re-post. That will still take lots of time to complete. I don't think there are many in the community that use the covers but those that do will probably want the spine to remain the same to be consistent with their existing covers. I doubt they would want to reprint the new covers but I could be wrong.
The things that consume time, for me, is finding a decent resolution cover image, pulling the screen shots and adding the faded image to the back. I would purpose that we remove the faded image from the back. It is the most difficult to find since the colors need to be a certain shade to not interfere with the text. I think leaving the faded image would speed up the process and actually make the text more readable. What do you think?
In addition to updating the existing covers we also need to produce the covers missing from the alternate list (not really necessary but it would be nice to have a single list ) and produce the new releases. So . . . we are looking at a lot of work . . . =)
I'm open to just about anything with a lack of free time being my biggest problem at the moment.
**Would we would need to update the covers that you and I did not create if the person who created them did not ??. . . something else to consider. This project seems to grow rapidly with very few actually using the covers . . . it may not be worth the effort . . . =)
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>>> original covers list <<< Covers created by Red_153D ( List maintained by Red_153D ) (Printing instructions)
>>> alternate covers list <<< Covers created by other community members
Post edited October 17, 2010 by Stuff
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Posted October 18, 2010
Any chances for a Betrayal At Krondor Pack or Betrayal At Krondor+Betrayal In Antara cover? :)
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Posted October 19, 2010
Instead for some fixed format, we can set basic rules, like:
1) 1890x1260, 300dpi
2) centered cover image 600x800
3) same spine (with Windows logos maybe)
this will leave some freedom (e.g., regarding backside) while keeping consistency. It's just a thought, though.
I'll have some time now, so once I make a new template I'll start working through my covers. Besides, we're not on any schedule.
:)
1) 1890x1260, 300dpi
2) centered cover image 600x800
3) same spine (with Windows logos maybe)
this will leave some freedom (e.g., regarding backside) while keeping consistency. It's just a thought, though.
Stuff: I think leaving the faded image would speed up the process and actually make the text more readable. What do you think?
You do realise, that we used background image from gog gamepage? :) [Like this.] But it's optional anyway. Stuff: **Would we would need to update the covers that you and I did not create if the person who created them did not ??
Nope, others' covers are not our responsibility. I'll have some time now, so once I make a new template I'll start working through my covers. Besides, we're not on any schedule.
:)
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Posted October 19, 2010
Sounds good although I would want to use the full cover if a high res image could be found. I agree that the restrictions shouldn't be too tight as well.
I do but it seemed that it was usually just a shot of the cover image and I preferred a different image for the back. Finding the right tones for minimum text interference was the problem for me.
We're NOT!!!! ???. . . ; D
I'm not sure how many games are in the Krondor series. I will hold off on the "Combo Pack" cover till I can find out. They've got me a couple of times by adding yet another game to a series that I had thought finished . . . =)
Betrayal at Krondor Pack : http://www.cubeupload.com/files/1b598fkrondorpack.jpg
I do but it seemed that it was usually just a shot of the cover image and I preferred a different image for the back. Finding the right tones for minimum text interference was the problem for me.
We're NOT!!!! ???. . . ; D
I'm not sure how many games are in the Krondor series. I will hold off on the "Combo Pack" cover till I can find out. They've got me a couple of times by adding yet another game to a series that I had thought finished . . . =)
Betrayal at Krondor Pack : http://www.cubeupload.com/files/1b598fkrondorpack.jpg
Post edited October 19, 2010 by Stuff
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Posted October 19, 2010
Stuff: I'm not sure how many games are in the Krondor series. I will hold off on the "Combo Pack" cover till I can find out. They've got me a couple of times by adding yet another game to a series that I had thought finished . . . =)
Betrayal at Krondor Pack : http://www.cubeupload.com/files/1b598fkrondorpack.jpg
Basically, BaK was the original, Return to Krondor was the sequel, and Antara was the "spiritual successor". Kinda weird of GOG to call Krondor+Antara the Krondor pack, it should be BaK+RtK.;P Betrayal at Krondor Pack : http://www.cubeupload.com/files/1b598fkrondorpack.jpg
All of them are already on GOG. ;)
Thanks for the cover, lovely!:>
I'm going to go no-mercy-no-pity-no-remorse on my printer as soon as i get that Ubi calagogue added to my account.
Post edited October 19, 2010 by Arteveld
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Posted October 19, 2010
Thanks, I will try to do a combo pack soon.
Edit: I thought the "Pack" thing was odd as well . . . =)
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>>> original covers list <<< Covers created by Red_153D ( List maintained by Red_153D ) (Printing instructions)
>>> alternate covers list <<< Covers created by other community members
Age of Wonders : http://www.cubeupload.com/files/1b9deeageofwonders.jpg
(Added Win7 and downloads)
Age of Wonders II A : http://www.cubeupload.com/files/8ca12dageofwonders2a.jpg
Age of Wonders II B : http://www.cubeupload.com/files/a08ba5ageofwonders2b.jpg
Edit: I thought the "Pack" thing was odd as well . . . =)
***********************
>>> original covers list <<< Covers created by Red_153D ( List maintained by Red_153D ) (Printing instructions)
>>> alternate covers list <<< Covers created by other community members
Age of Wonders : http://www.cubeupload.com/files/1b9deeageofwonders.jpg
(Added Win7 and downloads)
Age of Wonders II A : http://www.cubeupload.com/files/8ca12dageofwonders2a.jpg
Age of Wonders II B : http://www.cubeupload.com/files/a08ba5ageofwonders2b.jpg
Post edited October 24, 2010 by Stuff
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Posted November 02, 2010
Age of Wonders : Shadow Magic http://www.cubeupload.com/files/1cd781ageofwondersshadowma.jpg
Neverwinter Nights Diamond : http://www.cubeupload.com/files/71340bneverwinternightsdia.jpg
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>>> original covers list <<< Covers created by Red_153D ( List maintained by Red_153D ) (Printing instructions)
>>> alternate covers list <<< Covers created by other community members
Neverwinter Nights Diamond : http://www.cubeupload.com/files/71340bneverwinternightsdia.jpg
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>>> original covers list <<< Covers created by Red_153D ( List maintained by Red_153D ) (Printing instructions)
>>> alternate covers list <<< Covers created by other community members
Post edited November 02, 2010 by Stuff
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Posted November 05, 2010
Thanks for the kind words and covers Romulus. All covers are appreciated. . . =)
BTW, the covers are split into two lists, the original list and the alternate list (long story told somewhere in this thread). Anyway, covers missing from the alternate list are in the original list as is the case with Unreal GOTY. Even so, yours will be a welcome addition to the alternate list.
***********************
>>> original covers list <<< Covers created by Red_153D ( List maintained by Red_153D ) (Printing instructions)
>>> alternate covers list <<< Covers created by other community members
BTW, the covers are split into two lists, the original list and the alternate list (long story told somewhere in this thread). Anyway, covers missing from the alternate list are in the original list as is the case with Unreal GOTY. Even so, yours will be a welcome addition to the alternate list.
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>>> original covers list <<< Covers created by Red_153D ( List maintained by Red_153D ) (Printing instructions)
>>> alternate covers list <<< Covers created by other community members
Post edited November 05, 2010 by Stuff
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Posted November 05, 2010
I didnt notice the one from the original list lol but glad to contribute
But here's a different variation of Icewind Dale 2 more like the original gog one
http://www.cubeupload.com/files/85c156icewinddale22.png
EDIT
Ok finally happy with my icewind dale 2 covers by combining them and re colouring them into this
http://www.cubeupload.com/files/96d5d0icewinddale23.png
:)
But here's a different variation of Icewind Dale 2 more like the original gog one
http://www.cubeupload.com/files/85c156icewinddale22.png
EDIT
Ok finally happy with my icewind dale 2 covers by combining them and re colouring them into this
http://www.cubeupload.com/files/96d5d0icewinddale23.png
:)
Post edited November 12, 2010 by romulus16
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Posted November 12, 2010
Icewind Dale II : http://www.cubeupload.com/files/491a7eicewinddale2.jpg