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EUC Icon Contest Question 1: Which Icon Style Should be Required?

Discussion in 'EU Community' started by Genghis12, Dec 1, 2003.

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EUC Icon Contest Question 1: Which Icon Style Should be Required?

Poll closed Dec 8, 2003.
  1. Standard - 50x50 Icon

    6 vote(s)
    17.1%
  2. Wide - 90x30 Icon

    4 vote(s)
    11.4%
  3. Allow Either One

    25 vote(s)
    71.4%
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  1. Genghis12

    Genghis12 Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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  2. Genghis12

    Genghis12 Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    The icon style greatly influences the presentation of the icon. When icons first became available, we settled on a 50 pixel x 50 pixel icon as the standard. Then, after a while, the "wide" icons were allowed that are 90 pixels wide x 30 pixels in height.

    An example of a standard 50 x 50 icon: <img src="http://www1.theforce.net/jc/icons/expandeduniverse/anakinsolo.gif">

    An example of a wide 90 x 30 icon: <img src="http://www1.theforce.net/jc/icons/expandeduniverse/jts-ws-crimsonempire.gif">

    Both formats can succcessfully be used to create a wonderful, dynamic icon.

    Which one should we use for our EUC icon contest? Or should we require any specific format at all?
     
  3. BultarSwan

    BultarSwan Founder: Grand Rapids, MI FF star 10

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    Jul 5, 2003
    I personally like 90 x 30 better because you can fit more on it. :)
     
  4. DVader316

    DVader316 Jedi Knight star 7

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    The 90 x 30 icons have started to grow on me, as well, but ultimately I think we should allow both.
     
  5. NaboosPrincess

    NaboosPrincess Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    I'm with BultarSwan on this one.
     
  6. Macewindu77815

    Macewindu77815 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    May 13, 2002
    Both because both are cool.
     
  7. Rogue...Jedi

    Rogue...Jedi Administrator Emeritus star 7 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Both, You can fit more on the wide one, but some designs may work better with a square. Personally, I think the less restrictions, the better in this case. (not saying there shouldnt be any, just that less makes it easier to work with)
     
  8. C-3PX

    C-3PX Jedi Grand Master star 6

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    Both, why limit ourselfs already.

    Both have their goods and bads.

    50x50 while it is lower rez it allows you to ger close up shots of characters that just don't work with 90x30.

    90x30 was first brought in for only movie shots but has kinda morphed. It's higher rez but 30 pixels is a pretty limiting height.

    Usually I know what picture to use before I decide on what size.
     
  9. jedi_master_ousley

    jedi_master_ousley Manager Emeritus star 8 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Both. I think that those who make the icons should be able to pick which style they like the best when making their icons. Or which style fits their idea best.
     
  10. New_York_Jedi

    New_York_Jedi Force Ghost star 6

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    Mar 16, 2002
    Both. Whatever works for the picture...
     
  11. JediHobbit

    JediHobbit Jedi Master star 5

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    Mar 2, 2002
    definitely both. more options.

    My preciousss...
     
  12. Deak_Alder

    Deak_Alder Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Oct 31, 2003
    Both. I think that by allowing an artist to chose their size it will allow for greater variety and artistic touch.
     
  13. GrandAdmiralJello

    GrandAdmiralJello Comms Admin ❉ Moderator Communitatis Litterarumque star 10 Staff Member Administrator

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    I never much liked 90 x 30 icons, simply because I can't find one suitable interesting for me. They just don't have the same "image" for me. :p

    I do say both though, simply because I have seen some rather interesting looking 90 x 30 icons and that there is no need to limit ourselves.
     
  14. Fire_Light

    Fire_Light Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    Mar 24, 2002
    Go for both.
     
  15. GRANDADMIRALAXLROSE

    GRANDADMIRALAXLROSE Jedi Knight star 7

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    I voted for the standard/classic one. I just like the look.
     
  16. Lank_Pavail

    Lank_Pavail Jedi Knight star 7

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    Sep 26, 2002
    I say both as well. We should leave the field as wide open as possible for the artists to work in. :)
     
  17. Sniper_Wolf

    Sniper_Wolf Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    Nov 26, 2002
    Standard. Don't really care for widescreen ones.

    wolf
     
  18. LordSilvertouch

    LordSilvertouch Jedi Master star 4

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    Apr 19, 2003
    Both. Not a massive fan of the widescreens but there are some great ones out there :)
     
  19. A-WingsRule

    A-WingsRule Jedi Padawan star 4

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    I don't use the 90x30, because I thing the 50x50 have a certain "classic" feel about them (corny, yes I know), but I went for both, because you can get some really cool looking 90x30 ones e.g. the Crimson Empire one shown. :)
     
  20. Stackpole_The_Hobbit

    Stackpole_The_Hobbit Jedi Master star 6

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    Jul 31, 2002
    I generally don't like widescreen, but then I saw this. So both.
     
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