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    [Theme Changes] Attention Theme Makers: Upcoming Game Collections in ES

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    • pjftP
      pjft @UDb23
      last edited by

      @UDb23 Looks stellar!

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      My only feedback or comment is whether to test the bold "wayback" arrow to also be lineart rather than filled. None of the controller icons in the theme have "filled" areas, at least as big.

      But this is really a minor nitpick.

      As for the font, I like having different fonts for each of the menus, and potentially different colors, as it can give them a unique, distinguishable feel. All the other systems have their unique fonts.

      But overall, looking great, thank you! :)

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      • UDb23U
        UDb23 @pjft
        last edited by

        @pjft said in [Theme Changes] Attention Theme Makers: Upcoming Game Collections in ES:

        whether to test the bold "wayback" arrow to also be lineart rather than filled

        Same thought here, I wasn't sure wether to fill it or not; and had no time to actually check how it looks in ES. Looking at your screenshot I agree that "empty" is better and more consistent with the other controllers. Will finalize text logos and "controller" soon.

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        • mediamogulM
          mediamogul Global Moderator @pjft
          last edited by

          @pjft

          it can give them a unique, distinguishable feel.

          Alongside a basic font choice, I wonder if a small graphical addition might help cement the look to match the other system logos. As an example, RecalBox makes great use of this idea in their 'Favorites' logo.

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          • UDb23U
            UDb23 @cyperghost
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            @cyperghost Will check your IO theme.
            I usually use just Carbon but if other themes will support these new custom systems I sure can help with specific icons if needed ;-)

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            • cyperghostC
              cyperghost @UDb23
              last edited by cyperghost

              @UDb23 It's not mine mattrixk created it. I use IO because it's a slim theme. I think it's just 1MB in size :) Sorry I wrote, that I exchanged all icons ... I ment I just created the icons for virtual systems 4 times :)

              But your carbon looks good.

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              • UDb23U
                UDb23 @mediamogul
                last edited by

                @mediamogul said in [Theme Changes] Attention Theme Makers: Upcoming Game Collections in ES:

                small graphical addition might help cement the look

                Looks great !! Haven't seen that before. And also the "footer" pac man graphics: wow!

                Is that footer fixed or "per system" ? Can it be done in ES ?
                Or is it just the background image being black in the upper part and having the graphics in the lower ?

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                • mediamogulM
                  mediamogul Global Moderator @UDb23
                  last edited by

                  @UDb23

                  Is that footer fixed or "per system" ? Can it be done in ES ?
                  Or is it just the background image being black in the upper part and having the graphics in the lower ?

                  I'm not really sure. It's been a little over a year since I last tried RecalBox. It's really sharp looking though.

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                  • pjftP
                    pjft @mediamogul
                    last edited by

                    @mediamogul Were you per-chance referring to the hearts under the name?

                    I believe creating something like the "ghosts" for Carbon would not be ideal, as Carbon is meant to be a low-memory, lightweight theme - hence all backgrounds being the same image.

                    Still, wonderful idea for a new theme. :)

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                    • UDb23U
                      UDb23 @pjft
                      last edited by

                      @pjft He surely means just the hearts.

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                      • pjftP
                        pjft @UDb23
                        last edited by

                        @UDb23 Got it.

                        Yeah, I'm certainly supportive of something like that - and, keeping with the theme, I love your font work in the other arcade logos and such, so I'm sure whatever you come up with will be great!

                        Thanks for the hard work in this :)

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                        • UDb23U
                          UDb23 @pjft
                          last edited by

                          @pjft It's not that hard... it's fun ;-)
                          Just requires time. That's always the point: finding time. As for any of us I believe.

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                          • mediamogulM
                            mediamogul Global Moderator @UDb23
                            last edited by mediamogul

                            @UDb23

                            He surely means just the hearts.

                            Yeah, I was just referencing the hearts. However, I'm also not suggesting that they be directly copied either. I was just posting them as an example of how the graphical elements could be used to make the basic fonts look more like logos and blend more naturally with the overall look of the theme.

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                            • UDb23U
                              UDb23 @mediamogul
                              last edited by

                              @mediamogul No intention to copy at all.
                              It's a good idea of adding some small related graphics to the text, thanks.

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                              • ChoccyHobNobC
                                ChoccyHobNob Banned
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                                Cygnus and Eudora-Updated are both ready to go now.

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                                • mediamogulM
                                  mediamogul Global Moderator @UDb23
                                  last edited by mediamogul

                                  I have the day off and woke up with a little inspiration. I designed these for myself as a stopgap, but in the interest of sharing ideas, I thought I'd also post them here for feedback.

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                                  • pjftP
                                    pjft @mediamogul
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                                    @mediamogul I love it!

                                    The folders look stellar, and the logos also look quite nice, but as I'm used to seeing them in landscape, 16:9, I'm having a hard time comparing to the others :)

                                    The "All Games" and "Favorites" look great, though without more "theme" context, I'm having a hard time figuring out whether the "Last Played" one is just a little too "big" vertically when compared to the rest or if it's just right. That's my only question.

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                                    • mediamogulM
                                      mediamogul Global Moderator @pjft
                                      last edited by mediamogul

                                      @pjft

                                      Context is key. Here they are in their natural habitat...

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                                      • pjftP
                                        pjft @mediamogul
                                        last edited by

                                        @mediamogul Context is key indeed!

                                        It still looks slightly "taller" than other logos overall, but it's minor.

                                        Looks great - thanks for sharing!

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                                        • mediamogulM
                                          mediamogul Global Moderator @pjft
                                          last edited by mediamogul

                                          @pjft

                                          It still looks slightly "taller" than other logos overall

                                          Keep in mind that the logo in front is always enlarged. 'Last Played' is a bit taller than it's neighbors in the picture, but it's still in-line with the larger logos found in Carbon.

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                                          • pjftP
                                            pjft @mediamogul
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                                            @mediamogul Hah, you are indeed correct! Forgot about that. :)

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