OT: The House of 1001+ Avatars
 

Well, I'm going to start picking out people from these forums and creating Avatar pics for them. The first one in my sights is...

Suicide Junkie. (BTW: no one is in any way obligated to use my replacement Avatar pics. I'm picking the "who's" y'all get to decide the "If's")

1039140528.jpg
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039140528.jpg

..Now who will be next?.. (note: people who have responded to my postings have an above average chance of being picked!)

[ July 03, 2003, 13:46: Message edited by: David E. Gervais ]

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I see you upgraded your icon too. Looks great.

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Lol, that's great. Would it be possible to get a face like my current one in the background? I think it looks sorta like me.
Until then I'll use yours http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif
http://www.shrapnelgames.com//ubb/Avatars/31.jpg

[ December 06, 2002, 03:03: Message edited by: Suicide Junkie ]

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The next victim (er, I mean winner!) is..

Mephisto. (Menacing enough for you?)

1039144172.jpg
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039144172.jpg
...scanning for more targets...

[ December 08, 2002, 11:30: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

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Psssst!.. Suicide Junkie, is this more or less what you had in mind?

1039145050.jpg
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039145050.jpg

..and now you know that I can be persuaded to do requests, I just hope I haven't let the cat out of the bag! LoL http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[ December 08, 2002, 11:29: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

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Dang, you rule!

*SJ runs off gleefully with his new avatar.

Edit test to update avatar

[ December 06, 2002, 03:40: Message edited by: Suicide Junkie ]

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Interesting...

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..Target in range, upload when ready!..

Dark Star (The dark side, makes a star black it does hmmmmm!) http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

1039147135.jpg

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039147135.jpg
.. and now with stars in my eyes I'm heading to bed, c'ya tomorrow people!

[ December 16, 2002, 15:55: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

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Hmmm, if I get picked wonder what would be used. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...s/confused.gif As the movie Shrek would say, "Ooo, pick me! Pick me!" http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I think you just qualified as a donkey. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Same here. What would I get, a bowl of dogfood? Bleh=-p

D_G, you do realise you're making more work for yourself by putting the rank insignia on there don't you? As ppl get promoted, you're going to have to re-work their avatars. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

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Nice looking avatars. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">What you would call work I would call having fun, But I'll set a rule,.. "If you get promoted you must post a note to me to let me know!" I'm not going to make it my mission to keep track of all the promotions! OK?

Cheers!

[ December 06, 2002, 12:03: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

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NOTE: If any of you have a favorite pic you would like me to insert into your avatar pic, you can send it to me by e-mail, or just post a link here!

Yo'K? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

[ December 06, 2002, 12:04: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

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President Elect Shang, there are alot of avatars I did that are here, http://www.shrapnelgames.com/cgi-bin...;f=50;t=000001

if you are interested!

David Gervais, Sorry! Didn't or don't mean to hijack your thread!

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

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Dogscoff, when thinking up your Avatar pic I had a strange vision of this skeleton entering a room and the 'humans' within fleeing in panic while this dog simply licked his lips and thought mmmm Lunch!..
1039190467.jpg
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039190467.jpg
I hope you like it.

[ December 08, 2002, 11:27: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

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... Imperator, I brightened up your existing Avatar pic added a little polish and here are the results..
1039190512.jpg
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039190512.jpg
I hope it's to your liking.

Note: I have given the SpecOps guys honorary 2 star general status for their ranks! Your stars are Gold and represent that you earned your stars!

[ December 08, 2002, 11:26: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

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..about your request Mephisto.. I tried my best to scale down the pic you sent me but wasn't too happy with the results, pic#3 below. I created an alternate loosely based on your idea with the fire with #2.. let me know what you think!

Mephisto3..
1039190573.jpg
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039190573.jpg
Mephisto2..
1039190554.jpg
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039190554.jpg

[ December 08, 2002, 11:25: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

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.. Here's a polished Version of your old Avatar Ragnarok..
1039190634.jpg

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039190634.jpg

I hope you like it! Cheers!

[ December 08, 2002, 11:23: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">LOL! Cool avatar. I'm a bit worried that the mere mention of my name inspires visions of the undead, but cool avatar. Any chance of adding a touch of the norse in there? A battleaxe or a Viking helmet or something?

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Hehe, a skeleton with a norse helmet wielding a battle axe. Scary. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

If I may offer a further suggestion on Dogscoffs. You could zoom in a bit to maybe just his upper body so you can see the skeleton's facial features.

[ December 06, 2002, 16:37: Message edited by: geoschmo ]

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Or maybe a skull behind my current axe avatar, that would be kind of cool.

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..Mr President Elect Shang, will this do?

1039193499.jpg

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039193499.jpg

Cheers!

[ December 08, 2002, 11:22: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

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What, you want to update avatars? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon6.gif I barely had the patience to upload mine.

When I made my little friend to the left. I thought I had cleaned him up enough, but he stll looks rough around the edges. And I think the upload process is too convoluted. But hey, that's just me -- I use dialup.

I so wanted an animated gif avatar. Just a quick cycling of the many faces of Tweek. All twitchy. Just so long as one frame was him holding that bazooka to his eye to prevent those PC Nasis from ruining his favorite movie.

I downloaded some JPG's but they were diferent sizes and resolutions. I don't even have an animated GIF maker -- I tried to get the pictures first.

[ December 06, 2002, 20:25: Message edited by: Arkcon ]

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..your turn mlmbd..
1039197138.jpg

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039197138.jpg

Hope you like it.

[ December 09, 2002, 22:26: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

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.. another SepcOps makeover..Goeschmo..
1039197096.jpg

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039197096.jpg

why do I get the feeling you're watching us?

[ December 08, 2002, 11:21: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

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Dogscuff.. I played with your ideas and these are the results..

1039197063.jpg

1039197032.jpg

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039197063.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039197032.jpg
Pick one, any one, but not 'THAT' one!!

[ December 08, 2002, 11:19: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

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Ooo, the axe in the skull is way cool. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That's a bit too bright for a picture of Kosh. Ever watch Babylon 5? It is supposed to be that dark.

Suicide Junkie and Geoschmo had more Posts than I do now before they ever became Special Ops. They earned their ranks, which were in the General+ range (SJ was actually the National Security Advisor at one point http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif ). Then, Richard made them Moderators of this forum (along with Atrocities and Mephisto) and they became Special Ops.

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These are quality http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif Nice

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..here's a polished one for Richard..
1039207367.jpg

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039207367.jpg

Only question is when will he drop by and see it?

Cheers!

[ December 08, 2002, 11:17: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

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OOh, Skooky, with those glowing green eyes http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Perhaps a unique insignia for the Spec ops.
Can't think of a good one to use, though.

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...and for my 200th posting... Malfador Machinations..
1039207754.jpg

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039207754.jpg

..now let's see if I got promoted! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[ December 08, 2002, 11:16: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

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How about a medieval style shield, with the SE4 redstar logo and the shrapnel logo on it.

Depending on how well they shrink down.
A redstar icon on a silver/gold-lined shield?

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..and now for a minor celebration, a small batch of generic Avatars that are up for grabs! Be nice, no pushing or shoving.

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1039208175.jpg
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1039208210.jpg
1039208228.jpg
1039208248.jpg
1039208270.jpg

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039208155.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039208175.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039208194.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039208210.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039208228.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039208248.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039208270.jpg

I'm having so much fun, and SJ I saw your suggestions and I like them http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[ December 16, 2002, 15:59: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

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Great work David. I enjoy watching what you make for other members and their avatars. And I like the one you made for me alot. Thanks man! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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David. I'm seriously impressed with the quality of this work.
I hesitate to trouble you, but is there any chance you could knock up something for me http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif
Something network-y or web-y or matryx-y http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[edit - of course these are only suggestions, if you have anything you want to try (SJ suggested slow-mo-bullets) then that would also be welcome]

[ December 06, 2002, 21:46: Message edited by: Matryx ]

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First, Imperator I darkened up the pic for you..
1039218147.jpg

Second, Matryx will this do?..
1039218180.jpg

Third,.. SJ is this what you had in mind with the shield and Shrapnel Logo? (2 Versions 2002/2003!)

SpecOps1..
1039218225.jpg

SpecOps2..
1039218276.jpg

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039218147.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039218180.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039218225.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039218276.jpg

Remember you can all feel free to make suggestions or requests.

Cheers!

[ December 08, 2002, 03:43: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

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SpecOps should be a rank indicator, like the sergeant's stripes. A tiny spiral galaxy (with metallic finish) would be nice.

David, if you ever make a Fazrah Corporal, let me know !!

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Arkcon,.. this is my interpretation of your pic,..

1039220776.jpg

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039220776.jpg

As you can see I exchanged what you called a bazooka with some kind of scope.

Cheers!

[ December 08, 2002, 03:40: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That one is pretty good, but the whole sphinx thing has kind of got me creped out. Sphinx, sphincter. Know what I mean? It may that I lost my mind on the Let it Snow, Let it Snow thread. Great thread if you haven’t read it latly you should.
“ RUTHA will rule one day.”
Pres-Elect Shang walks away with a maniacal laugh and looking for a window.

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">What is a Frazrah Corporal? and give me a break, a spiral galaxy and Shrapnel logo in the space of 8x8 pixels! You and SJ must be joking, you are joking aren't you? FYI, it's a lot easier to split an atom than to split a pixel! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif LoL

Cheers!

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The Fazrah are the green scrunchy-faced race in the standard game. I assume he'd like the race pic with the corporal insignia. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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Um, I think David is just trying to win us all over. I will resist, I will not give in to the dark Dave. I will always serve Rutha! Well, maybe if he can come up with something better than this silly sphinx. What ya think? Any ideas?

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Thanks David http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif
Excellent work.
Nice interpretation of the slomo bullet.
Could you also give a shot at some sort of net, (thinking kind of energy based net/mesh) in case I like it better http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

(be nice to move away from the film interpretation of my name when really it's a play on the transformation meaning of the word Matrix) http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

something along the lines of [This] but perhaps glowing, and not round.
Perhaps slightly deformed as if something is caught.
kinda just throwing ideas here http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[edit - was *showing off new avatar* - but when I changed to my attempt it updates all my Posts]

might have a bash myself to give you more of an idea what I had in mind.
*fires up PSP*

[ December 07, 2002, 01:39: Message edited by: Matryx ]

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A Spec ops insignia would be cool, but I am not sure what would be good. I did some surfing to see if I could find anything. Problem is most special forces don't have special ranks, they use the regular ranks assigned to the service that they are a part of. They do have unit emblems and whatnot, but those are usually pretty ornate. Not sure if you could use something like that.

Some common themes are daggers, lightening bolts, parachutes, arrows and birds wings.

A few examples:
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039224554.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039224593.bmp http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039224632.bmp

Maybe these will give you some inspiration. Keep up the good work.

[ December 07, 2002, 01:38: Message edited by: geoschmo ]

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Here we go.
This is my 5 minute effort.
I'm actually quite pleased with it, having managed to get a pseudo-organic energy type network thing going here http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif
I'm sure David can do better though, but this is sort of what I had in mind.

1039224977.jpg

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Since we are talking about changes to avatars - Captain Kwok has just become the first Juprup Captain in Starfleet...

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LOL!

David, that pic is still pretty bright for Kosh.

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Oooh, I'd like one of those. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif