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SulferDragon 11-2-2007 10:45 PM

Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Okay, so basically, I seriously need a new banner. My current one is old, and I just don't care for it anymore. I'm capable of making one, but I'll just be honest and say I'm freaking lazy.

So, here begins yet another banner contest. Make a banner, post it here, and whoever makes the coolest, sexiest, most uber awesome, and well-polished banner wins! Make as many as you want, but I don't expect anyone to do more then one, lol.



Okay, I chose the banners.



1st - Silvuh:

Yes, it's not the most technical banner, but this is more what I was looking for then any of the other banners came close too. I love the evil look, the darker purple colors, and the text is the smex. Every time I thought banners, this popped into my head.

2nd - sp1nzoK:

This is the most technical looking banner, and I do LOVE it, but when it came down to it Silvuh's banner just kept popping in my head. This is still absolutely amazing, and the amount of detail is insane, you're a PS guru. I'm still giving you a handsome reward for your effort.

3rd - Kitsune Bandit

I love this banner. It makes me feel like I'm in a winter wonderland. It's great, but I guess when it all boiled down to it, it still wasn't exactly what I wanted. Thanks for all the effort you put into the banners, cuz I kno u went cra-z.



For everyone else, thanks for trying, but you're banner just wasn't what I was looking for. Keep practicing your Photoshop (or GIMP) skills, and next time someone wants a banner, take the prize! I'll still give everyone some credits for their efforts, because it seems rude not to when you worked so hard.

Here are the other banners...



[HectoGtzMX]


chidori!


Ultimatum


Nightfirecat


nev670


If you had a banner you were working on I guess you could still post it considering it's not 6:00 p.m. PST time. 97 more minutes.

Thanks for your efforts,

Sulfer

Nightfirecat 11-2-2007 11:07 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Hmm... I'll try this one.

Dragons eh? I think I'll find something interesting.

As for colors-- I'll probably go grunge/abstract orange/black w/ gothic text.

chidori! 11-3-2007 09:38 AM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
i'll take a shot at it i LOVE Dragons!!!!

Nightfirecat 11-3-2007 05:57 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Uh-oh... Now I have to watch out for chidor! beating me... lol.

EDIT: you put sulfer at the top of your list, and you mispelled his name... I'm sure that'll make you more popular in his eyes XP

SulferDragon 11-3-2007 06:19 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
I could care less about details like that, I just want a banner, but I don't want it to be rushed.

P.S. I see you viewing this thread [HectoGtzMX].

[HectoGtzMX] 11-3-2007 07:53 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
lol, I was working on something xP, I hope you like it:


SulferDragon 11-3-2007 08:17 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Hmmm...

I really like the feel of it, it think it would blend pretty good into my profile. Even though I would like the dragon to be a more prominent feature in the banner, I kind of like how it blends in with it. What I don't like is the big white glow all away around the text. The text itself could also be a little nicer, something more then just black. Some of the banner just seems a little bright, mainly on the right side. Also, the dragon looks mechanical? No, not that there's anything wrong with that =P

Overall, pretty cool, but not quite what I want.

Keep 'em coming guys.

Thanks,

Sulfer

chidori! 11-3-2007 08:21 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
i havent even found a pic of a dragon yet unless i have 6 days to make over a million pixels transparent

[HectoGtzMX] 11-3-2007 08:21 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Yeah I have the same feeling about the white background of the font, but I couldn't find a way to make it look good =( ... btw ... the font is purple <_< ... dark ... very dark ... purple xD lol ....

Anyway, I'll try again tomorrow xP

SulferDragon 11-3-2007 08:48 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
18022F :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by chidori! (Post 1862055)
i havent even found a pic of a dragon yet unless i have 6 days to make over a million pixels transparent

oh, in that case here's a few things I wouldn't mind to see on a banner.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p...erisserved.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p...by_Leundra.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p...by_Leundra.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p...um_by_drak.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p..._by_Thalat.jpg

chidori! 11-3-2007 10:28 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
xD i just refesed the page to see the pics but i got one

SulferDragon 11-3-2007 10:50 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
I'll go straight out and say I am not a Blue-Eyes fan. I also don't like how the dragon logo overlaps the text. And again, more creative text would be nice, even something as simple as a gradient.

P.S. The font you used would be Dark Crystal Outline, mirite?

-Moo- 11-4-2007 12:53 AM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
u liek it?>?!!?@!?@?!@?#$?$#^?%?&? :D

flipsta_lombax 11-4-2007 12:57 AM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Oh man, I'm jealous. x)

SulferDragon 11-4-2007 01:03 AM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
I wish I could make dragons that awesome looking :-(

Okay, 100,000 credits, a 1 year subscription, a 200$ gift certificate to McDonalds, and all the simfile requests you want coming your way.




Oh, wait... I only have 98,408 credits....






:-(

chidori! 11-4-2007 01:05 AM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SulferDragon (Post 1862259)
I'll go straight out and say I am not a Blue-Eyes fan. I also don't like how the dragon logo overlaps the text. And again, more creative text would be nice, even something as simple as a gradient.

P.S. The font you used would be Dark Crystal Outline, mirite?

dam it i knew that pic came from something i 100% hate
and yes it was drak crystly but did you search just to find the font?
i'll continue tomarrow

SulferDragon 11-4-2007 01:06 AM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
No, I have the font and use it regularly. I'm just trying to act intelligent by saying what it was :)

P.S. Wow, wtf, like 20 posts today. Rofl, I'm a postwhore.

-Moo- 11-4-2007 09:42 AM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
so u dont liek it?

Ultimatum 11-4-2007 12:24 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Well, I'll give it a shot...

SulferDragon 11-4-2007 03:06 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by -Moo- (Post 1862737)
so u dont liek it?

chidori posted right after and ruined everything :sad:

kailure 11-4-2007 03:09 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Uhoh. Kailure's all over this. >=D

sp1nzoK 11-4-2007 04:36 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 


Little something I made, no clue if you like it but worth a shot ;)

Ultimatum 11-4-2007 04:38 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 


First shot, decent IMO...

Silvuh 11-4-2007 06:27 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Here's a try from me. Sorry if it's too dark. Mm... Any comments to help me make this work better for you would be appreciated.


Edit:
I went ahead and defined the border a bit more, and I also changed two other things...

Not sure which you may like more, so... yeah.

xinpig 11-4-2007 06:43 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
what programs do you guys use i wanted to try this

SulferDragon 11-4-2007 07:10 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
sp1nzoK: Wow, that's pretty damn nice, and you even used one the pictures I posted.

Ultimatum: Biggest problem is the dragon, just look here. Yes, please, less generic and not so overused. The colors might just be a little bright as well.

Silvuh: kjosdisdijshdfiuhdfaspoaewtmopkarheokaehrko. I love them!!!!!

P.S. xinpig, we use Photoshop.

chidori! 11-6-2007 01:49 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
acully i use GIMP simular but free :D

Ultimatum 11-6-2007 01:58 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SulferDragon (Post 1863505)
sp1nzoK: Wow, that's pretty damn nice, and you even used one the pictures I posted.

Ultimatum: Biggest problem is the dragon, just look here. Yes, please, less generic and not so overused. The colors might just be a little bright as well.

Silvuh: kjosdisdijshdfiuhdfaspoaewtmopkarheokaehrko. I love them!!!!!

P.S. xinpig, we use Photoshop.

Wow, it took me forever to find that pic... I'm just slow i guess :)

chidori! 11-6-2007 07:19 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
can the banner be animated please!!!!!!!!!!

SulferDragon 11-6-2007 08:08 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
I guess, if you really want.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultimatum (Post 1865872)
Wow, it took me forever to find that pic... I'm just slow i guess :)

Dude, just try searching DevART.

P.S. I want a banner now, I am an impatient person, so you only have till the 9th until I pick one.

sp1nzoK 11-6-2007 10:48 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 


dundundun

SulferDragon 11-6-2007 11:04 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
*faints*

That is epic! All the different details you put into it are amazing. The text is gorgeous. Phenomenal!

sp1nzoK 11-6-2007 11:10 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
I spent small eternity saving it and noticing something I didn't like and changing it, lol. Atleast it's lot improved from the first one :)

EDIT: and even more addition, the scratch layer looked bit empty.

who_cares973 11-7-2007 01:23 AM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
id make one and it would own all of these but im not at home >.> and im lazy XD

Nightfirecat 11-7-2007 03:21 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Ok... Here's my first try... Tell me if you like or not.


SulferDragon 11-7-2007 03:33 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
It's kinda cool. I don't really like the color of the text though, and I think it could be moved about 30 pixels to the right. Maybe make the background a little more exciting too, because I'm not exactly digging the wind, or shear, or whatever effect it is. The dragon could also blend in a little better with the background.

Nightfirecat 11-7-2007 03:55 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Ok... I got another one... I'll work on the last one. Used different effects... Again-- give me your opinions.

EDIT: Nvm... The dragon's coloring is crap...

Nightfirecat 11-7-2007 04:03 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
More editing... Background a bit better?
EDIT: Can't do anything more on it today... Got a club after school and honors orchestra... I'll check back later.

Kitsune Bandit 11-7-2007 04:06 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
I made an attempt (last night, lol...finished it today)~ Something seems off with it to me, though...I don't know what. (Maybe it's the effect I used to outline the dragon? He was kind of blending into the background. [Or the white dots?] Ack. x_o)


Animated one sucks, but here you go. I just had to make an attempt at that - snow. It doesn't flow at all, though.

What are your opinions, Sulfer?

Edit: Wtf, I didn't add a border...
Edit Again: I'll wait for your opinion before I haul off and do anything more.

SulferDragon 11-7-2007 05:45 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Nightfirecat: I still don't really like the background. Now it kind of looks smeared. The text still sticks out to much, it needs to compliment the image more. I do like the glow around the dragon though.

Kitsune Bandit: lol, using the same dragon as sp1nzoK. I like everything except the text. I actually had to look a little before I saw it the first time. Make it a bit more noticeable. The snow, and the background are nice. Only thing that could make it better are some extra details. As for the animated banner, it's alright, but the snow could flow better, like you said.

chidori! 11-7-2007 06:42 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
i quit i was about to have the the best bannnner all i needed was a dragon but i can't find a good one in 2 days thats transparent

SulferDragon 11-7-2007 07:34 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
lol, can't you make it transparent? It's not that hard to find an image that's easy to make transparent.

Kitsune Bandit 11-7-2007 09:29 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SulferDragon (Post 1867528)
Kitsune Bandit: lol, using the same dragon as sp1nzoK. I like everything except the text. I actually had to look a little before I saw it the first time. Make it a bit more noticeable. The snow, and the background are nice. Only thing that could make it better are some extra details. As for the animated banner, it's alright, but the snow could flow better, like you said.

It's a beautiful dragon, in my opinion. <3

The banner...the text is...well, I'm really bad with text, I will definitely admit that one. I almost never can get the text to blend in well/right.

I have more work to do tonight, but I'll see if I can fix that banner up more...if not, I'll be able to work on it tomorrow after I get home. I'll more than likely play around with the other dragons to see if I can come up with something better or whatnot, too.

(And as for the .gif...I may work on that one some more...but I highly doubt I'll be able to get it satisfactory looking, or even have time to do so. Animation comes last. Heh.)

Nightfirecat 11-8-2007 10:47 AM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Ok... So is there any specific effect on the background that you'd like? I was thinking some wind from the left, then another filter? As for the text, sure... I hadn't thought of making it blend in more...

EDIT: Ok.. Tried tried blending the text... And tried another effect on the background. Give feedback please.


SulferDragon 11-8-2007 02:19 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
I think you just need to start from scratch. I'm just not digging it. I can't really say what it is, but I just don't care for it. Maybe it's a little to blue for me, or it just needs more pizazz.

Nightfirecat 11-8-2007 02:55 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Yeah... Ah well... I tried.

Kitsune Bandit 11-8-2007 04:43 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Ack. I just can't get the text to go anywhere decent! D: It seems to look a little plain without any effects at all, but...

In any case, I think I'll be working on this a while longer...SOMETHING will have to come out that's decent..

Also, I was fixing the original and by a wrong option click, I created a darker version. Here's that. I'd have to work on those colors, though...compared to the dragon, they're quite off.

Bah, this is what I get for not using PS for banners and such for a while. x_X

Here's another remake of the original.
('kay, this is bothering me now. D: )

SulferDragon 11-8-2007 05:43 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitsune Bandit (Post 1868845)

I actually like this quite a bit :3

The text looks especially nice.



You know what, I can't just pick one banner, and I have plenty of credits, so I'm just going to give everyone who made a banner credits. Of course, first prize still gets the subscription and stuff. You can never have enough banners <3 <3

-Moo- 11-8-2007 05:52 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SulferDragon (Post 1868922)
IYou know what, I can't just pick one banner, and I have plenty of credits, so I'm just going to give everyone who made a banner credits. Of course, first prize still gets the subscription and stuff. You can never have enough banners <3 <3

EVEN ME!


How many credits do i get for my omgsokewldamngudlookin dragon?


SulferDragon 11-8-2007 06:05 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
3.14159265

-Moo- 11-8-2007 06:07 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Fine.. Fine!

Don't ever expect an awesome banner from me any time soon.
newb

SulferDragon 11-8-2007 06:09 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
You don't like pi?

:-(

Kitsune Bandit 11-8-2007 06:15 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Oh, you like that one? I seriously feel accomplished. =O

Is there something you don't like about it? I'll make more changes, if so. I want you to like it as much as possible, even if it does just go into cold storage. =p



And -Moo-...I lol'd.

Nightfirecat 11-8-2007 06:18 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
I lol'd at -moo- too...

Yeah... I don't have PS at home, so I can't work anymore on mine... Cuz I don't know GIMP at all... It confuzes me... lawl. At least I got to challenge myself a bit.

SulferDragon 11-8-2007 06:24 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitsune Bandit (Post 1868960)
Oh, you like that one? I seriously feel accomplished. =O

Is there something you don't like about it? I'll make more changes, if so. I want you to like it as much as possible, even if it does just go into cold storage. =p

No, there's really nothing I don't like about it. Only thing that could make it better is some extra details. As long as the details don't ruin the whole thing.

-Moo- 11-8-2007 06:24 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
That -Moo- cow dude is F--ing hilarious. Who does he think he is? Picasso?

No but I really tried. I think I should get at least 5k credits. Common. Please.

Edit: I was going for a "kitty-cat-dragon-hamster-body-thing"
I think this is my best work so far.

SulferDragon 11-8-2007 06:31 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Someone just hacked my account and I lost all my my creds. oops...

OH WELL!

No, seriously, I don't feel like joking around now.

<-- is in a bad mood.

-Moo- 11-8-2007 06:32 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
I lol'd

It was God. He knew you were making fun of me and he punished you.
Go to hell.

LIAR!


Kitsune Bandit 11-8-2007 06:34 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightfirecat (Post 1868965)
I lol'd at -moo- too...

Yeah... I don't have PS at home, so I can't work anymore on mine... Cuz I don't know GIMP at all... It confuzes me... lawl. At least I got to challenge myself a bit.

Psst...you can be a pirate, too.=D

If that's the case, of course. I don't even know what GIMP is...it's always been PS for me. Heh. I hope it won't be confusing to you for too long, if you're using it still.

And challenging yourself is good. It really helps.

Sulfer: Ah, I'm glad. I'll see what I can do with any extra details. I'll really have to make sure not to overdo it. If you wouldn't mind or whatnot, what do you think it needs in the area of details? What's it lacking to you?
I'll still work on it tonight and see what I can add.

SulferDragon 11-8-2007 06:46 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
I see that white text, and I am too =D

I have no idea what details it needs, it's great. If you want to add some I don't care, but I don't know what you should do. I was just saying if it was to get any better that's all you could do.

Kitsune Bandit 11-8-2007 07:32 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SulferDragon (Post 1869007)
I see that white text, and I am too =D

I have no idea what details it needs, it's great. If you want to add some I don't care, but I don't know what you should do. I was just saying if it was to get any better that's all you could do.

Haha, and I see.
You know, I really don't know what else I should do either. xD
But I managed two more of them. But both are kind of..eh..well...
I did something to the border here...;
And...stars?; (I really couldn't think of anything...)

And just because.

I'm probably having too much fun with this. I'm sorry. =x

SeraphinEveles 11-8-2007 07:49 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
i assume i can throw a bunch of them up here that at least look decent/good?

nev670 11-8-2007 08:15 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
:-o , i unno


chidori! 11-8-2007 08:24 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
i dont quit nomores :D ;) ?(

SulferDragon 11-8-2007 09:57 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SulferDragon (Post 1868922)
I will give anyone who makes a banner credits.

Quote:

Originally Posted by everyone
omg, now i want to make banners!


Kitsune Bandit: They're both awesome, though I like the one where you messed with the corners more.

nev670: Um, no offense, but all it looks like you did was throw text onto a skewed image.

greekanilater 11-9-2007 10:28 AM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
lmao nice hamsterdragon and gimp is awesome... GIMP'd 4 Life

SulferDragon 11-9-2007 06:25 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
I picked banners. 1st post.

EDIT: And I gave credits.

Kitsune Bandit 11-9-2007 07:04 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Congrats Silvuh and sp1nzoK! And good job to everyone else, too~ =3

I'm glad you were able to get a banner that you really liked, Sulfer. :smile:

[HectoGtzMX] 11-9-2007 07:14 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
I knew Silvuh was going to win, that banner looks awesome =]

Great Job!! x]

DivynE 11-9-2007 07:33 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
LOL chidori has a blue eyes white dragon on his. LOL yugioh.

sp1nzoK 11-9-2007 07:35 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Not surprised Silvuh won *rolleyes*. Good job all who put effort in this! Sulfer thanks for credits I PM about the other thing ;)

EDIT: Also giving prizes to more than one person, really generous indeed hehe *bow*

nev670 11-11-2007 12:04 PM

Re: Make me a banner - Get credits and stuff!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SulferDragon (Post 1869402)
Kitsune Bandit: They're both awesome, though I like the one where you messed with the corners more.

nev670: Um, no offense, but all it looks like you did was throw text onto a skewed image.

lol, i no ^^, i didnt have time sorry, cuz i gosta do HW on those days T_T


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