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    • RookervikR
      Rookervik Global Moderator
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      Ok so I've been working on Pixel 2 for like... a year now. I've made a ton of mock-ups but can't seem to settle on one. I just know one thing for sure: I'm tired of the grey tetris bricks. Haha.

      So let me show you guys some of what I've done and see if anyone has any suggestions.

      This one I liked but some complained it was too dark.
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      Same with this one. Tho I liked the box shading. The background has 'circuits' running through it that would also take on the color of the background.alt text

      This is a lighter-colored mockup. I like it, but I do feel it is a little boring.
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      Thought a story book might be neat...alt text

      And then idea from Final Fantasy with added vines. I figured this wasn't "pixel" enough to be called Pixel 2. More like, "Abandoned Fortress" or something.

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      Any ideas? :D

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        Syhles @Rookervik
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        @Rookervik
        My two favorites are the first and last mock-ups.

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          KillerQ @Rookervik
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          @Rookervik

          First and last as well

          I can't wait for this!!!! Video snaps!!

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            backstander @Rookervik
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            @Rookervik
            I also like the first one and the last one but I have to say that I also like that "Story Book" one but maybe for another theme (not pixel)!

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            • RookervikR
              Rookervik Global Moderator
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              They come fast but I still don't really like em much. Haha.
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                Syhles @Rookervik
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                @Rookervik
                Why don't you try a rpg style menu?

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                  backstander @Rookervik
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                  @Rookervik

                  They come fast but I still don't really like em much. Haha.

                  That one is okay but needs some dividers or something to "corral" the information. Feels kind of empty.

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                  • RookervikR
                    Rookervik Global Moderator @backstander
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                    @backstander Yeah I don't like the elements to be suspended like that. But I don't necessarily need them in boxes like some of the others I did. So I was just trying some stuff out. I'll try an RPG one next. (Even tho the vines one is taken from one of the text boxes of one of the final fantasies. Can't remember which one.)

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                    • mattrixkM
                      mattrixk @Rookervik
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                      @Rookervik I too really like the first one and the vine one, but neither of them really seem very "pixely" to me. Sure they're made with pixel graphics, but they don't really seem to fit the name (I don't really know how to explain it).

                      The first one looks futuristic to me (it makes me think of 80s/90s sci-fi movies like Robocop and Total Recall), and the vine one reminds me of medieval castles. I think they are both fantastic in their own right, but are such a big departure from the original Pixel that they don't really fit the name anymore.


                      I realised that they retain the basic layout of Pixel, so it got me thinking of if it would be possible to make "Skins" for a single layout... basically using <include> to swap between different Skins for a Theme, with each <include> pointing to different border/background images, fonts, colours, etc.

                      Hmm... I need to look into this.

                      My ES themes: MetaPixel | Spare | Io | Indent

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                      • RookervikR
                        Rookervik Global Moderator @mattrixk
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                        @mattrixk My thoughts exactly. Doesn't seem to fit the Pixel name.

                        I was thinking about getting a template ready and release my NES and Genesis themes for Pixel. They're basically skins as you say. Then open up the templates for everyone else to help finish all the systems. I don't have the time to do 86 systems. But here's a preview of the 2 I did do.
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                        I'd probably do the main 16 or so consoles. Then open it up for everyone else to chip in with their own designs.

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                          KillerQ @Rookervik
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                          @Rookervik said in Pixel Theme:

                          @mattrixk My thoughts exactly. Doesn't seem to fit the Pixel name.

                          I was thinking about getting a template ready and release my NES and Genesis themes for Pixel. They're basically skins as you say. Then open up the templates for everyone else to help finish all the systems. I don't have the time to do 86 systems. But here's a preview of the 2 I did do.
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                          I'd probably do the main 16 or so consoles. Then open it up for everyone else to chip in with their own designs.

                          Great job. Other than a strictly pixelated, generic look, the next best choice is to create themes based on the games/style that each theme is known for.

                          A decent, update generic design is also necessary as there are many systems out there that will be used - and we can't expect a special design for each.

                          I'll enjoy anything you release.

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                            Syhles @Rookervik
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                            @Rookervik
                            The Genesis and nes ones have been my favorites so far.

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                            • LanceGorillaL
                              LanceGorilla
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                              my all time favorite theme in ES. I haven't looked in a while but do you have Coleco setup too?

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                              • hiulitH
                                hiulit
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                                I really like this theme just they way it is! :)

                                My little contributions to the RetroPie project:

                                • Shell-Script-Boilerplate
                                • Fun-Facts-Splashscreens
                                • Limit-Last-Played-Games
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                                • RookervikR
                                  Rookervik Global Moderator @LanceGorilla
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                                  @LanceGorilla Yep, Coleco has been there since day 1. :)

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                                  • AndersHPA
                                    AndersHP
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                                    @Rookervik
                                    What are the chances that you implement 'grid view' for browsing box arts in this theme? Or does it require some opening up from the guys at RetroPie before this can be implemented?

                                    My "Bubble Bobble" Themed Bartop Arcade
                                    My Gameboy

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                                    • RookervikR
                                      Rookervik Global Moderator
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                                      Uhh. I don't know anything about grid view. I also don't know if video previews have been updated to deal with multiple background layers. Currently you are only allowed one background layer on a video preview screen. Very limiting for themes with changing colors between systems like pixel.

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                                      • lilbudL
                                        lilbud @AndersHP
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                                        @AndersHP Grid View is pretty much dead, the creator has gone silent and there have been no updates.

                                        Creator of the Radiocade: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/6077/radiocade

                                        Backlog: http://backloggery.com/lilbud

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                                          jdrassa @Rookervik
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                                          @Rookervik there is a pending pull request that will address the issue of multiple background layers. It will add z-index support which will allow theme makers the ability to place elements above the video, but by default all extras will be below the video.

                                          Get latest build of EmulationStation for Windows here

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                                          • RookervikR
                                            Rookervik Global Moderator
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                                            And on top of these enhancements to ES, a new launcher is coming out that should put ES to rest, permanently. Be ready to convert your themes. :P

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