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That stormtrooper's cool. I thin kthe Cylon avatar needs the animated red light going from side to side in the eye-slot. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

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Hey, David, I assume you want to go with your portrait rank, rather that the Hero of the Empire?

Also, here's a tough one for you:
Nomenclature / Naming Minister http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

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So David, what is the story on this one? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1040315643.gif

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Like this?
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1040336382.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

Geoschmo

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Which ever, I'm easy. And I just did that for fun.

I'll see what I can do for the Naming Minister..

Cheers!

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That seems to be a refence to the residents see residents web page. This is run by my ex-wife's significant other. - The only problem being he was her S.O. while we we married too.

[Edit - forgot the quote]

[ December 19, 2002, 22:46: Message edited by: Dan C. ]

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Omg! Geo, the Cylon is alive, Alive, ALIVE! Quick find Starbuck and Launch the Vipers! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

..and you may have noticed a few misc 'Eye' Avatars in that Last batch, just stuff I found on the net. The One in the Top-Hat kind of reminds me of Planters Peanuts! But peanuts go crunch when you eat them eyeballs go squish! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

..I know bad pun.. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

Cheers!

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">You can NOT use .bmp's The avatar has to be a .jpg or .gif! Convert the pic and try again!

Cheers

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Thanks, but David is the one that made it. Click on my profile to see the entire image.</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That is even awesomer! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Now THAT one is scary! But COOL! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon6.gif

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Now that there's precedent, how about some other cool images for SE4 players http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

- Medallions/ribbons for # of PBW games played. Have "1", "5", and "10" game icons, which forum goers can mix & match and place in their sig like roman numerals...
- Tournament awards:
King of the Hill could use a hill/crown champion cup or medallion, plus an "Ex-King" icon.

This could be like the SE4 code, except in pictures!

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">SJ, can you give me an idea of sizes? (ie: same as the 'badges', or 'avatars') Also can you point me to an example of the 1,5,10 game icons you're talking about.

It always helps to know 'how they fit' in regards to what you have in mind..

Cheers!

[ December 20, 2002, 15:40: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

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Well, maybe as wide as the smilies here, and twice as tall?
They should be small enough that you can pin a whole bunch to your sig without taking up too much space http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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Here's an Avatar pic for the 'King of the Hill'..

1040402940.gif

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1040402940.gif

Cheers!

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I'd wear that http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

The only question is whether to replace your avatar with it, or fit it into your signature somewhere.

[ December 20, 2002, 18:33: Message edited by: Suicide Junkie ]

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I think adding it to signature is the way to go.

Dogscoff came up with this and I think I somewhat like it:

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That icon looks like it may be Crown 2.

I think it would be a real hoot if Crown 3 was Elvis... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon6.gif

And Crown 1 was Fat Elvis from late career! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

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..One for the 'Old/Former' King of the hill..

1040414771.gif

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1040414771.gif

..and one for the road!
1040414784.gif

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1040414784.gif

Personally I think One Elvis is enough!

Cheers!

[ December 20, 2002, 20:12: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

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Here is the 'Naming Minister's' Badge..

1040387241.gif

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1040387241.gif

Cheers!

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Shock! Horror!

This thread actually had to be bumped!

David, do you remember the game Galaga? it had some icons on the side to mark the current level that did roughly what I was thinking of for the "PBW games played". They would also be used for Officer's experience markers on the Committee game.
Also any miscellaneous medals, medallions and ribbons you have (make them roughly half as wide as an avatar, depending on fanciness and value http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif ) would be appreciated.

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..Shock Horror?.. Well, not that bad,.. I just got Windows XP (early xmas gift) and have been busy making backups and all that prep work required before reformating/ re-partitionning/ installing XP. Now that that's done, I'll be busy for a bit with the re-installing of all those backups and software to get me back to where I was when this all started.

I know you have all been-there-done-that, so all I got to say is .."Patience Luke, or by the dark side you will be seduced mmmmmh.."

Cheers!

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">\

Just to repeat what SJ said. 'SHOCK! HORROR!' XP! NO! I hope you don't have any problems with that wretched program.

(I have XP to but I hate it. Would much rather have 2000 or 98SE.)
(But it may not be AS bad for you. Lets hope anyways. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif )

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">\

Just to repeat what SJ said. 'SHOCK! HORROR!' XP! NO! I hope you don't have any problems with that wretched program.

(I have XP to but I hate it. Would much rather have 2000 or 98SE.)
(But it may not be AS bad for you. Lets hope anyways. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif )</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hmm where I work they swear AT XP and by 2000,
me I am stuck with 95 at this time http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

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..So far everything is going smoothly. I'm already up to speed with my 'work' apps (Paint Shop, ArtGem, compiler, etc.) I of course reinstalled Dungeon Odyssey, next will be SE4, Homm4, MM9, D2:LoD, Emperor:Battle for Dune, SoF2 and Kyodai MahJongg. Then I'll be fully up to speed. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

One Strange thing, I have all of the following,.. Win 3.1, Win95, Win98, WinME, Win2000 Pro, and Now WinXP Home. The only one I ever had problems with is 2000 Pro. (even after installing both Service packs.) Now That, in my exp is a REAL piece of crap. I wasn't planning on buying XP, but like I said it was a gift. So far so good, I'm very pleased with XP, It has yet to implode, and with the amount of action it's been getting this past 30+ hours I'm sure it's going to be a keeper.

Cheers!

P.S. fyi, this is my sys specs..

AMD Athlon Xp 1700+ (1.47ghz)
256Meg SDRAM
30Gig Maxtor HD
3DForce2 MX-64TV AGP (nVidia Grorce 2 MX-400 chip)
SoundBLaster Live Value!
50x CD Rom
24/8/4 CD-R Burner
Floppy, Optical Mouse, Multimedia Keyboard
.and Drumroll please.. my 14inch KTX Color Monitor. (max rez 1024x768 but I'm running at 800x600 to prevent my eyes from falling out!)

Waaahahahahahaha! Spooky eh? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

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"and Drumroll please.. my 14inch KTX Color Monitor. (max rez 1024x768 but I'm running at 800x600 to prevent my eyes from falling out!)"

I use my Laptop for all my computing needs so it is just 15 inch LCD screen. Running at 1024X768. I can't stand 800X600. Everything is too big. 1600X1200 is just too dang small. My dad has a 20 inch flat screen viewsonic. It is an awesome monitor. He is running at 1600X1200.
Oh and with my Laptop, the LCD screen decommendation for my computer is 1600X1200. I say forget that. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

I hope XP works good for you. So far so good just prey and hope it stays like that.

Sounds like you got a decent system there. I wouldn't mind having it. Although I would prefer Pentium over Athalon (Nothing wrong with Athalon just personal preferance. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif )

[ December 24, 2002, 03:01: Message edited by: Ragnarok ]

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Mental note to self: Must find picture of the King Harley Race in case I become King of the Hill. Then I could have it "gervais-ized"

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ahem,.. That's D-ized! (like what you do to planes in the winter so they don't crash!) http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

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I read a lot of people asking where Geoschmo's new avatar came from. As I was reading the "does anyone remember traveler" thread, I came up with a guess. Its it from the "Rifts" rpg (from palladium games)? Not like they have a monopoly on evil technological eyes, but the image in Geo's profile seems very similar to some of their artwork...

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">XP IS Win2000, just with better hardware support. If you have performance problems, try going here (see edit below) they have some excellent suggestions to improve the performance of XP.

edit: cursed URL I'll get this right yet

edit: gaah! stupid URL!! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

edit: I give up. Just go to www.tweaktown.com and root around for the XP tweaking guide.

[ December 24, 2002, 16:19: Message edited by: DarkHorse ]

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Is there any sort of reservations or can I use this avatar? I'm new player and it's too much for me to read through this whole thread.

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1040315594.gif

edit: new avatar...

[ December 25, 2002, 09:47: Message edited by: asmala ]

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I have not seen anyone use that one. Most of the avatars David has made are not being used and you are free to use them. If you choose one that someone else is using the worst that will happen is they will tell you about it. You won't get beat up or anything. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

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Well, since this is my thread, this is where I'll wish you all a very merry Christmass...

On Dasher , on Dancer, Prancer, Vixen,.. On Comet, on Cupid, Donner and Blitzen, and we must not forget the most famous reindeer of all, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer!.. had a very shiny nose,... la la la la,..

Ok, that's enough singing, and be thankfull that my 'voice' doesn't translate into text! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

My good cheer did however translate well into pics!..

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1040820804.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1040820823.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1040820836.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1040820850.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1040820866.gif

Cheers! Everybody.

[ December 25, 2002, 12:59: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">LOL HEY I'll have some Turkey!

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Hmm, that turkey would make a good basis for a ship set.

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does everyone now HAVE an avatar by you dave? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">..not 'everyone' just the 'smart' people with good taste! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif (or should that be good tasting smart people?) lol

Cheers!

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Some of us refuse to be assimilated. Some are just rebellious. Others (like myself) are indecisive procrastinators.... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/tongue.gif

Quikngruvn

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I am smart and I have taste as well.

I am insulted that you could make such a statement! *notice on smilie here*

mlmbd http://www.shrapnelgames.com//ubb/icons/icon6.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif

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I'm New can i get one?
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif
I would love to have one hehehe http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif
Make mine with a tiger theme http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif
thanks

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">i believe you are refering to the eye of splurggoth? no i dont think that where it comes from.

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I guess evil tech eyes are everywhere http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif . I would have sworn that spluggorth artwork was on the back cover of one of their books.

I've been waiting for "just the right" avatar. That turkey one might fit the bill http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif . I'll have to peruse the collection again to be sure.

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On a slightly OT note...

David, are you the David E. Gervais who made the 32x32 tileset for Angband Tk? I thought it might be just a coincidence, but then I found this Dracolich
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039359303.gif in the emporium!

If you're THAT David Gervais, then cyberspace really is a small world. I've been playing Zangband Tk for the Last 2 years, never suspecting that the tiles I looked at every day were made by someone on the forums. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Solar

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes, Yes! I am THE David of *BandTK fame. Also closer to this forum, I did the graphics for Dungeon Odyssey. Check it out.

..and I agree that sometimes the net seems like a small world!

Cheers!

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">There are several 'tiger' avatars that are currently not being used, scan the pics in my emporium and I'm sure you'll see one you like. (the white bengle tiger is not taken so far! the link to the tigers is back on page 31 of this thread +- a page depending on the number of Posts.)

(edit): awe heck, I'll save you the trouble of looking way back in the thread..

1039305855.jpg
1039305869.jpg
1039305890.jpg

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039305855.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039305869.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039305890.jpg
Cheers!

[ December 28, 2002, 11:09: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">..for lack of any ideas, I just polished your current avatar pic..
1041047499.gif

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1041047499.gif

...now how does the saying go?.. 'Resistance is futile!' http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

Cheers!

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I hate to be a pest, but would it be possible to see what my avatar horsie would look like with either a dark green or dark brown background color?

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OOOOOOOOH

I CANT RESIST IT ANYMORE

Ohhhh could I pleeeeze have one of those nifty avatars???

I am so torn. I could send you a picture of me and have it embedded (will scare everyone, I am sure).

I could send you a picture of my cat and you could stylize it... (I am already using him for for my race picture in our close circle of friends)

Or... I could send both and see if you could 'blend' them ...

I am dizzy with the thought...

SUCH nice work with so few pixels!

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes, of course. And if you want me to transform one or both of your pics just send them to me via e-mail. (my address is in my profile.) I'll see what I can do with them.

Cheers!

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">1041073313.gif
1041073333.gif

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1041073313.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1041073333.gif

You mean something like this?

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

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..here are to neat optical Illusions,.. One girl or two?, young girl or old?

1041080604.gif
1041080618.gif

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1041080604.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1041080618.gif

Cheers! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">You are the man! Now how do I decide... darn, now I want to use all three http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes, now that I take another look at DO, I can see the similarity to your other work. I really tried to like DO, but the real time play in the demo was a deal breaker for me.

Solar

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Your rock David... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif
The Kilrathi shall live again !!! Muhahahaha
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif
Rojero
aka
Leader of the new K.A.T.!
KAT = Kilrathi Ancient Tribe http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/tongue.gif
So i am working on it hehe...plus the ship sets http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/tongue.gif
thanks again dave!