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BloodStaindHurricane

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  1. Keloran - you mean shrill's or the black version I did? Just wondering cuz I've heard 2 ppl already say that they favored my black version. Here's a pic after playing around w/ the eyes/expressions of the bee a little. I still prefer one of the earlier, versions, even if the eyes are big and creepy. The first one in this pic was done b/c I kept thinking his antennae looked as if he had just flown into something, so it added a lil' humor to him. What do you guys think of the basic site design from a few posts above?
  2. I'll see what I can do with the eyes. I used that one cuz ludde said he liked it more than the others, if I'm not mistaken.
  3. Icedog...you're too paranoid. Put down the pipe. Oops..you wanted a clarification. OK, that post wasnt a rant. I guess cuz it's longer than most it's considered one? I wanted to know the situation with a logo being chosen. I had dropped in IRC for the past few days hoping to catch ludde to speak w/ him about it, but no luck. So I had hoped he would respond to my post.
  4. Thanx for noticing. At least I know you read it. And ludde I hope you didnt think I meant any disrespect. Just wanted to know what your thoughts were.
  5. Well, that's all from me, in terms of concepts. I'm sticking behind my bee design, as I think it exhibits lots of character and would be easily identifiable for utorrent. This thread could go on for ages with different ideas, and there has been no indication that any design is "more on track" than the others. The input has been almost entirely from the community only, and it hasnt been established that the forum users would decide. I'm just not sure how long Ludde wanted this thread to go on....or when he's last taken a look at it. Basically, I'm saying that the lack of feedback from "the powers that be" along with the length of this thread seeing no near end, is ridiculous. If a design I've done is chosen, I'll gladly tweak it to Ludde's liking. Or, if he wanted to go an entirely new route, and laid out a specific idea to work towards, I'd do that. I will not add my "touches" to another's design, however, as it was mentioned before. That's not what I do. I also wouldnt like for anyone else to mod things I create. A large majority of users here seem to favor designs, that IMO, are clearly by ppl that are new to Photoshop, or havent grasped the functionality of the program. This opinion is also shared by a couple of other members here that understand PS and what a clean design is supposed to look like. I'm not venting here at all...Just saying that you've(Ludde) seen what I can do and what others can do...I think 21 pages is enough. If you decide to have me work on something for this fine app you've given us, great. If not, that's ok too. (I have to admit I'd be shocked to see Shrill's bee design chosen over mine, but we all know opinions vary...and maybe I'm designing for the wrong forum..no offense, Shrill) Anyways, I'm hoping we hear something from Ludde on this subject sometime soon...and this thread will finally close...lol.
  6. I agree, crz. As I've said several times before, the 16x16 icon will come later...and ppl shouldnt base their opinions of a design on whether or not it will rescale to 16. A logo needs to be established first...something to represent utorrent. A hive would be an excellent 16x16 icon, IMO. However, for the sake of all those that I just know will mention it, I will do some tweaking to rescale the bee, and see what happens.
  7. Something for the bee/wasp/hornet idea. I can make these in any color combos suggested. I really enjoyed coming up with this lil' guy and I like how the "hive" is easily incorporated into the text for a web banner or something.
  8. Yeah...who dismissed it? This isnt the "tribal guy" thread. Its for ideas, ideas, ideas. The tribal guy, so far- as is, doesnt do it for me. Last I heard, ludde was making the decision...not the community.
  9. Although I dont understand why you'd wanna see him w/ green hair..lol...here he is.
  10. Just tried an angrier expression on his face and lowered the eyebrows a little.
  11. Of course, chaosblade & thanx. All in Photoshop. Thanx for the comments all. Trying different things with his face and gonna see what it looks like as an icon.
  12. I noticed someone mentioned the idea of a viking, which I really like btw, so, I thought I'd try something while I had a little free time.
  13. Coming along. I am still working on a few other designs as well. Havent been around much because my 2nd child, a little girl, was just born on the 7th. I also just landed a Graphic Design job here locally, so that's been taking up some of my time as well. Will post more pics soon.
  14. LMAO...very good feedback though, Pyewacket, & nice suggestions. I'll work on other designs for the ninja cat idea to make him "cuter"
  15. The addition of the azureus frog in the ninja's hand was only there for that layout's purpose. I did not plan on it being in the official logo at all. Did ludde plan on using that particular green from the current homepage in all future designs?
  16. Boo had it right. The frog was small b/c of its actual size in relation to a cat..or a human. Our mascot riding "their" mascot would make no sense. If the frog were made that much larger than the ninja, it would then become the center of attention in the image...not good. Regarding the comparison between the simple cat logo and that of Napster....C'mon. There is clearly not that much resemblance. I have a feeling that the whole ninja theme will be shot down too, but I'm still working on it. No one likes the idea of the "micro"scope anymore? I know there were several mentions of this earlier on. The tribal guy should not even be considered if it includes the robotic eye, IMO. I dont think people viewing it for the first time would realize what it is. More like, "What's that around his eye?"
  17. Thanx for the advice JigPu. That's exactly the kind of feedback I wanted. As for the ninja itself. I tried to make it cartoonish, so the traditional "ninja" you have in mind wasnt a direct inspiration. I've drawn(pencil/paper/paint) all my life(mostly cartooning/comic book style), so I do tend to automatically express that too much in my designs, I know. Very difficult for me to make up a simple "base" design, and not want to keep adding, and adding, and adding...I just never feel satisfied I guess with simple designs that I do. I'll try to work on that in the future for projects like this.
  18. I didnt direct anything to you specifically, icedog...so I'm a little confused by your post. But, I gather from your comment that you're probably between the ages of 12-16 right? All I asked for was suggestions to improve things...You guys that arent farmiliar with photoshop do not realize the time that is put into some of these designs.
  19. Steve - That's been your reply for like the last 3-4 posts. We get it. Animorc - I dont mind you playing around with the colors. Gives me more ideas to play with. Thanx. Thanx for comments all and special thanx to those that offer constructive criticism, even if you dont like this theme. Anything besides "The tribal guy is still best." helps me make any improvements so that maybe the theme will be even better than it is. Still open for other ideas for logos if there are any.
  20. OK...Here's a "human" version of the ninja theme mascot in sort of an ad mock-up. I can do his suit any color, as someone asked this in an earlier post. Just chose green cuz that's generally been the associated color w/ utorrent in most designs submitted. Possibilities for smaller icons could be his head, as FOOOD mentioned, a unique ninja star, etc...anything dealing with a "ninja" theme. Pyewacket - Imagine the ninja suit with gloves that cover only 2 fingers. That's the best way I can describe it. The traditional or more popular style ninja suit we see on tv has the strap that underlies the middle finger(s). I just made it more of a half-glove, I guess. The cat was actually supposed to be a soft gray color. I've added other things to it like white tones for the tip of the tail and hands, and also a few spots to give it more of a cat-like appearance...since someone thinks it looked like an alien.(lol...I dont get that, but ok)
  21. xxxLesy - I agree that the font needed a change in my original blue banner, but that font there is hideous, IMO. Also, you should leave it just as "small .efficient. powerful." I'm gonna do another banner using the ninja theme, since I still see that as being a good idea.
  22. Came up with this ninja theme as ninja's are known for being silent and quick...2 things that I thought represented utorrent pretty well. Great speeds and you hardly know its there. But, I remembered someone mentioning a cat as a mascot, so I combined the 2. I also have this in "human" form. It may not be comical, but it at least has character. I was thinking of adding a weapon in his hand, similar to the spear in the tribal guy's hand, but hadnt gotten to it yet.
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