BB Logo competition for v1.75

[aegidian]

Can we cast a vote?

Nope.

Post your entries to this topic, and I'll judge a winner on the first of May.

But I will take opinions expressed here into account. Especially if you say why you like or dislike a particular entry.

[TGHC]

OK here's mine then, and apologies to the existing designs so far this is a positive critique.

I like the galaxy and Lave local map in the background that is pure Elite, but I'd like to see something more "Oolite" in the picture like a small GriffKrait flying towards a new style Dodo or something. The version with the Cobra is on the right lines, but it's not a very good view of the Cobbie it's too big, it dominates the picture and you can't really see it's a ship unless you already know.

As I said before I think the BB logo should show that the game is based on Elite, but that now it is Oolite and has moved on with better graphics, just having the new Oolite logo and name doesn't give that message. We know there's a whole lot more than just graphics, but you can't get it all into a small banner it's the visuals that are important.

[Disembodied]

A version with just the logo, the chart and the stars (and hopefully on the right, i.e. correct, side of Riedquat!):

[CheeseRedux]

Me like.
The inclusion of Zaonce & Tionisla amongst the visible systems is a Good Thing in my book.

[Gimi]

A version with just the logo, the chart and the stars (and hopefully on the right, i.e. correct, side of Riedquat!):

My favourite so far. The systems are, as has been mentioned earlier in this thread, very recognisable. The Oolite logo has a dominant place as it should, the background is picturesque, yet the whole thing maintains a certain simplicity. Well done Disembodied. If possible, and if you have the time, a wallpaper along the same line would be really nice.

Anybody know the name of the font used in Oolite, or the nearest thing.

[Thargoid]

One other idea - could the game logo be semi-transparent and actually behind the map, as a backdrop?

My thinking is that as the BB logo banner is on top-left of the screen, having the game logo on the right (so inboard on the page) may look a little weird. Having it centralised may help there, and also allow for more info text or whatever to be on both left and right sides.

[Selezen]

My favourite so far.

Ditto.

I agree with Thargoid too. Maybe a semi-transparent logo would be an idea, letting the background show through.

Fantastic design though.

[Smivs]

Even as a 'rival bidder' I have to say that is very nice.

[Disembodied]

Semitransparent versions:







I think the logo centred and behind the chart looks a bit lost. As for the other two, it depends, of course, on where you think "this" side of Riedquat is! It might be a shame though if the logo disappears into the background too much.

@Gimi: sadly no wallpapers possible – I'm working on 640 x 192 originals, and can't scale up to wallpaper sizes.

[Cody]

Semi-transparent doesn't work for me.

[Zireael]

Well, I see them fine.

[CheeseRedux]

Semi-transparent doesn't work for me.

I think it looks good, but loses too much visibility, if that made any sense at all.

[Cody]

Give the man a coconut... it makes perfect sense.

[TGHC]

But giving him a coconut doesn't!

[Cody]

But giving him a coconut doesn't!

Alright... give him a jellybaby.