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https://www.mariokart64.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Mario Kart >> Mario Kart 8 >> New banner for the MK8 site? https://www.mariokart64.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1493072295 Message started by Mick on 04/24/17 at 14:18:15 |
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Title: New banner for the MK8 site? Post by Mick on 04/24/17 at 14:18:15 I remember the banner for the MK8 site was a minor complaint in the early days. Not meant as a jab to Alex (if it wasn't for him there may not be any at all), but the one we've had for years is easily the most boring we have out of the group of mk64.com sites. With the new site, and the launch of MK8 Deluxe, it could be a good opportunity to change it to a more shiny, appealing one! I wouldn't mind doing it myself, but I already have other responsabilities to deal with this close to the game launch, and I'm no graphic designer anyway (even though I do have Photoshop). However I have an idea about a simple but nice looking banner, and that could be within the reach of a few people : -Logo like the one for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, except with the "Deluxe" replaced with "Players' Page" with the same typography -Artwork of one of the characters on the opposite side... I'd say the Bowser one as he's an heavyweight which are used on time trials -Rainbow checkerboard rims on top and bottom -White+Light-gray cherckerboard background for the bright theme / Black+Dark-gray for the dark theme Feel free to bring your own ideas for the banner design, or suggestions about what I just proposed. After all, this is a chance for you to have direct input on the site design. Most importantly, if you think you are up to the task of making the new banner, let us know, we'd love to work with you! :) |
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Title: Re: New banner for the MK8 site? Post by Chrono Krysster on 04/25/17 at 01:55:25 It's not the banner you want Mick, for now, but just about the little thumbnail, the one we see on the MB: http://img110.xooimage.com/files/0/2/3/1-521f1fa.png It's just a prototype, 'cause I find the original picture a bit sad now :( The idea of my proto' is to have a nice pic' of Mario plus both Mario Kart 8 & Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and of course Players' Page. I can adjust/change whatever you want, I only use Paint and I can do better but I would prefer anyone who uses Photoshop for doing this job. :-* At least tell me if the idea is good or bad. And no, it's not "MK88" ;D |
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Title: Re: New banner for the MK8 site? Post by Frederiek on 05/01/17 at 11:53:45 So I tried to make 2 new banners myself. I did it rather quickly, don't see this as 100% finished. But please let me know what you think. I made 2 banners: my idea was one for the mk8 charts and one for the mk8dx charts. I made both of them in 1920x200 pixels Here they are: mk8: http://i.imgur.com/ywwq2hH.jpg mk8dx: http://i.imgur.com/EoeAWCY.jpg Didn't really follow your ideas, Mick [smiley=lolk.gif] |
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Title: Re: New banner for the MK8 site? Post by MarcA7 on 05/02/17 at 08:25:19 In case anyone is wondering, the "DELUXE" font is Durandal flat, except the for the X. |
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Title: Re: New banner for the MK8 site? Post by AlexPenev on 05/02/17 at 15:38:16 Those are some good looking banners |
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Title: Re: New banner for the MK8 site? Post by Frederiek on 05/03/17 at 08:02:51 69444D50784D464D5E280 wrote:
Thanks Alex! :D I now tried to combine the two. And I didn't put anymore effort into finetuning the gradient in the center between the two images, because I wasn't really happy with the look of this: http://i.imgur.com/ZmFmcCi.jpg |
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Title: Re: New banner for the MK8 site? Post by Chrono Krysster on 05/03/17 at 12:24:55 1327303130273C303E6563550 wrote:
Combo the two MK8 games in one banner, I love it [smiley=beer.gif] |
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Title: Re: New banner for the MK8 site? Post by Diamond. on 05/03/17 at 12:44:57 5165727372657E727C2721170 wrote:
Nice job. That combined banner looks amazing. This is my personal opinion but could the text that says "players page" be moved closer to where the 2 designs meet? |
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Title: Re: New banner for the MK8 site? Post by Supy on 05/03/17 at 14:47:04 I really like all 3 that you posted Frederiek :D |
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Title: Re: New banner for the MK8 site? Post by Frederiek on 05/03/17 at 23:17:17 lol, you guys like the combined banner. The one I personally don't like. I find the two 8's as well as the two marios confusing, it's all a bit too much. But I can think of a way to make it better. But it will take some effort though. Thank you for replying! Should we keep the 1920x200 format? |
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Title: Re: New banner for the MK8 site? Post by Frederiek on 05/04/17 at 12:07:03 Maybe better: http://i.imgur.com/iM1aAd9.jpg i have 2 more ideas that I can try. The outer glow of players' page will be hard to get identical as in Deluxe though. |
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Title: Re: New banner for the MK8 site? Post by Suuper on 05/04/17 at 13:50:03 1A2E3938392E3539376C6A5C0 wrote:
I like this one. |
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Title: Re: New banner for the MK8 site? Post by Frederiek on 05/05/17 at 08:04:18 It needs some work on the blue shading and the players' page letters, but otherwise this one looks nice: http://i.imgur.com/0rOFa1c.jpg One more idea to try out and then I'll quit. [smiley=lolk.gif] |
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Title: Re: New banner for the MK8 site? Post by MarcA7 on 05/06/17 at 12:58:05 This was painful to make on Surface without a mouse https://s14.postimg.org/67c4nquox/mkdx.jpg Edit: Improved logo version https://s30.postimg.org/6j5m5eelt/mkdx2.jpg 685C4B4A4B5C474B451E182E0 wrote:
I like the background on this one better than my version. We could combine it with my version of the PP logo ;) Edit2: Kinda like this https://s14.postimg.org/aftqoegv5/mkdxaltbg.jpg dm me for a less compressed version |
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Title: Re: New banner for the MK8 site? Post by Jazzy on 05/06/17 at 17:37:22 Any chance you could make it 1920 pixels wide? That way it fits onto a 1080p monitor. Edit: Can you change it so it says "Players' Page" and not "Player's Page" (note the position of the apostrophe) :P |
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Title: Re: New banner for the MK8 site? Post by MarcA7 on 05/06/17 at 18:54:03 I've been asked specifically to make it 2000x200 lol. I'll fix the typo though, thanks. |
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Title: Re: New banner for the MK8 site? Post by Frederiek on 05/06/17 at 23:15:20 I like them both, Marc! I would suggest to give an outer glow to the '8', especially in the design where you used my idea. It's disappearing in the background, and I tend to read Mario Kart Players' Page, not noticing the 8. |
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Title: Re: New banner for the MK8 site? Post by Frederiek on 05/07/17 at 09:27:23 Okay, I made my last idea anyway and here it is: http://i.imgur.com/qErJ4B9.jpg I won't make anything else now, and wait for Mick to reply. I don't mind if you pick Marc's banner, I had my fun with photoshop. [smiley=lolk.gif] |
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Title: Re: New banner for the MK8 site? Post by MarcA7 on 05/07/17 at 11:42:13 I like that last one, it makes it clearer it's for both games. |
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Title: Re: New banner for the MK8 site? Post by Chrono Krysster on 05/07/17 at 17:28:20 1B2F3839382F3438366D6B5D0 wrote:
Wow good job Frederiek [smiley=thumbsup.gif] About the little thumbnail on the MB (it's a prototype): [edit]from-->http://www.mariokart64.com/yabbfiles/mk8.png to--> http://i.imgur.com/qKZA6mk.pngyes, no?![/edit] |
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Title: Re: New banner for the MK8 site? Post by Frederiek on 05/07/17 at 23:31:11 i like it, Chrono Krysster :) Tried to enhance my last banner a bit http://i.imgur.com/oI3V9HP.jpg :P |
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Title: Re: New banner for the MK8 site? Post by Mick on 05/08/17 at 11:45:59 6E5A4D4C4D5A414D43181E280 wrote:
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These two are my favorites of the bunch. I would be fine having either of them on the site (though the first one could use more polishing). I don't know yet what Jazzy thinks of those yet though. |
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Title: Re: New banner for the MK8 site? Post by Frederiek on 05/08/17 at 12:16:56 Marc's is more professional. It's dynamic, it has contrast, and the Mario close up has a really nice look. |
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