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  • 02.25.2008 1:55 PM PDT
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Posted by: Duardo
I cut out the bottom part, then pasted it onto a new layer. I then changed the foreground color to match the gray on the forums (I used the eyedropper tool). I then went to blending options and down to gradient overlay. I changed the gradient to the second one (where it's the foreground color and clear), changed the angle and scale a little bit, then changed the blend mode to "multiply."

Thank you oh so very much Duardo. Once again, I appreciate it. Also here is the final product. I'm most likely finished with this one. I would just like to thank everyone that helped me and gave me criticism. Appreciate it guys. Also, stosh, I just sent mine. So it should be to you any time.

  • 02.25.2008 2:54 PM PDT

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There are some absolutely beautiful themes here, guys. JAF, the Abuse theme rocks.

I've been kind of hanging back waiting for some sort of theme builder pack so that i can hopefully do crazy stuff with some of the themes i have in mind. Also, i need some feedback; how does a dark, smooth blue, gold, silver and rich orange/red hues sound for a colour scheme?

  • 02.25.2008 2:55 PM PDT

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As long as the colors can be blended and the layout is good, there shouldn't be any problem. Are the colors in a picture, or are they going to be meshed together?

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ElectroShock - I like the right sidebar Very much, the immage and how you faded it.

Duardo
Tru7h and Rec. - Ye that looks better, I think we both agree ;) and the blue all over is just fine (right sidebar) since it's shaded. It just works with the theme o_O

tehviruss
Last man - That's pretty Sweet. Haven't really seen an infection theme before.

just another fan
Abuse - Umm are you trying to tell us something ? If not... I like the monster on the left but the back right... umm not sure what to say about that o_O reminds me of mario bros and not halo or bungie which also brings out the question... are you guys going to change the underground forum banner ? (i don't know when you guys did the flood but that one looks awsome)

And finally i am posting my theme that i submitted so you guys know what your competition has done. I wanted a theme that represented the communication between the vast amount of ppl in groups, as that's what groups are for (communication). Originally i thought of MC holding the globe in his hands, than 5 or 6 spartans / elites standing in a group to show the different characters of ppl in a group but decided on the one i sent in.
I called it "ten B".
The main theme is a single MC or spartan who represents the individual in us all, the back ground is i think pretty self explanatory. As for the right sidebar, well it represents the ppl in groups, ppl with no faces or any apparent marks (since that's what the b.net sees us at)
but they stand together in a group. So simply put it shows that we are not just a bunch of text or signs, we are people, B.net people. As for suggestions from you guys, i took out most of the text and replaced it with the 7th column sign, as i myself have become strangely addicted to the number 7. For the forum header i stayed with the smooth one (check my previous posts). So take comfort in the fact that i'm only submitting one theme but make sure you remember that there is quite a few of us participating.

ten B

Stosh - thanks again for the opportunity

edit: Rokit - Awsome !!
edit: Gods Prophet - umm that sounds cool but i find that visually, once applyed you'll get a much better idea of how it actually feels ;)

[Edited on 02.25.2008 3:21 PM PST]

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Posted by: Gods Prophet
There are some absolutely beautiful themes here, guys. JAF, the Abuse theme rocks.

I've been kind of hanging back waiting for some sort of theme builder pack so that i can hopefully do crazy stuff with some of the themes i have in mind. Also, i need some feedback; how does a dark, smooth blue, gold, silver and rich orange/red hues sound for a colour scheme?

Very iffy. The colors don't seem to go together in my opinion, but hey, if you can pull it off; that's great.
Posted by: D1Mik
And finally i am posting my theme that i submitted so you guys know what your competition has done. I wanted a theme that represented the communication between the vast amount of ppl in groups, as that's what groups are for (communication). Originally i thought of MC holding the globe in his hands, than 5 or 6 spartans / elites standing in a group to show the different characters of ppl in a group but decided on the one i sent in.
I called it "ten B".
The main theme is a single MC or spartan who represents the individual in us all, the back ground is i think pretty self explanatory. As for the right sidebar, well it represents the ppl in groups, ppl with no faces or any apparent marks (since that's what the b.net sees us at)
but they stand together in a group. So simply put it shows that we are not just a bunch of text or signs, we are people, B.net people. As for suggestions from you guys, i took out most of the text and replaced it with the 7th column sign, as i myself have become strangely addicted to the number 7. For the forum header i stayed with the smooth one (check my previous posts). So take comfort in the fact that i'm only submitting one theme but make sure you remember that there is quite a few of us participating.

ten B

Stosh - thanks again for the opportunity

I love the idea. I also love what type of theme and expression you are trying to convey. I love the right side bar; great idea. The only thing I don't like about it, is the spartan on the left side. The spartan just seems to be there, instead of working with the entire background. Not only this, but it seems rather blurry and pale; like you took some color from it. Other than that, I really like it so far. Great work.

edit: Rokit - Awsome !!
Thank you! ;)

  • 02.25.2008 3:26 PM PDT

» Sincerely, Dan

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Abuse - Umm are you trying to tell us something ? If not... I like the monster on the left but the back right... umm not sure what to say about that o_O reminds me of mario bros and not halo or bungie
Abuse is an old game that was ported to the Mac by Bungie

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Posted by: Rokit
Thank you oh so very much Duardo. Once again, I appreciate it. Also here is the final product. I'm most likely finished with this one. I would just like to thank everyone that helped me and gave me criticism. Appreciate it guys. Also, stosh, I just sent mine. So it should be to you any time.
You are welcome. Now this feels completed.

Rokit's theme=AWSOMEZORZ!!!

Posted by: D1Mik
ten B

I like your idea, but the right sidebar and the banner don't go together...at all. If the banner was a lot more like the sidebar, then it'd be awesome.

  • 02.25.2008 3:47 PM PDT

» Sincerely, Dan

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Modifications were made to the CSS for the header and grid change, I'll send all the stuff to you later tonight, and I'm also going to work on another theme I have in mind. :)

[Edited on 02.25.2008 5:01 PM PST]

  • 02.25.2008 4:59 PM PDT

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This is probably a stupid question, but how to you get the created themes to appear in the actual group page?

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Posted by: tehviruss
LAST MAN STANDING Theme Preview:

Group Home
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Modifications were made to the CSS for the header and grid change, I'll send all the stuff to you later tonight, and I'm also going to work on another theme I have in mind. :)

I like it. I don't really care for all the red, but it still looks good.
Posted by: AmX15
This is probably a stupid question, but how to you get the created themes to appear in the actual group page?

I don't know about everyone else, but I just took a screenshot of a previous group home page, and started from there. Manipulating everything so it fit.

  • 02.25.2008 5:25 PM PDT

» Sincerely, Dan

You submit them to the email provided in the first post, and if they are accepted the theme will be available to everyone.

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Posted by: AmX15
This is probably a stupid question, but how to you get the created themes to appear in the actual group page?[/quote]
I don't know about everyone else, but I just took a screenshot of a previous group home page, and started from there. Manipulating everything so it fit.

Same. I then cleared the pictures and pasted in grey and saved it as my template file.

Also, the email is [email]7hemes@gmail.com[/email].

[Edited on 02.25.2008 6:16 PM PST]

  • 02.25.2008 6:15 PM PDT

» Sincerely, Dan

Alright I submitted my first theme, hopefully it's good :)

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Well, I'm turning in for the evening. Thought I would give you guys a small peek at a new theme that I'm working on. It took me a while to get all the details right, but this is what I have so far. As usual, any criticism would be greatly appreciated.

tehvirus, I just noticed just how many inside jokes you used in your theme; well, at least the things you didn't change. Very nice. =D

  • 02.25.2008 9:29 PM PDT

» Sincerely, Dan

Posted by: Rokit
Well, I'm turning in for the evening. Thought I would give you guys a small peek at a new theme that I'm working on. It took me a while to get all the details right, but this is what I have so far. As usual, any criticism would be greatly appreciated.

tehvirus, I just noticed just how many inside jokes you used in your theme; well, at least the things you didn't change. Very nice. =D
Hah, thanks, and yours looks nice!

I'm at a bit of a stumbling point on my next theme, for some reason I just CAN'T get the color settings (black text on white background) the way I want... too tired now, I'll fool with it tomorrow.

[Edited on 02.25.2008 11:12 PM PST]

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Urr dumb question here...
Someone said if he accepts mine then i'll be able to use it but,
1.How do i know he's accepted it?.
2.How do i use it once he has?.
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  • 02.25.2008 11:54 PM PDT

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Sorry Rokit, but I beat you there for the Halo Wars theme, I made one a while ago. Take a look at the older version Here, and the revamped version Here. Anyways, I do not think Stosh will even take the Halo Wars themes...

1.How do I know he's accepted it?.
2.How do I use it once he has?

1. He will either tell you or leave you in the wind.
2. Go to your group and go to Group Settings, then change the theme at your discretion.


[Edited on 02.26.2008 5:09 AM PST]

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Posted by: SniperStealth
Sorry Rokit, but I beat you there for the Halo Wars theme, I made one a while ago. Take a look at the older version Here, and the revamped version Here. Anyways, I do not think Stosh will even take the Halo Wars themes...
Everyone can submit themes, stosh will decide which one is chosen so don't be in competition with each other ;-)

But that theme is HAWT!

Me want now.

[Edited on 02.26.2008 5:17 AM PST]

  • 02.26.2008 5:17 AM PDT

» Sincerely, Dan

The more themes the better IMO. However I would suggest a preview feature, so people can get a glimpse of each theme before applying it. That would make a decision much easier.

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Well thanks sniperstealth much appreciated, Ok well i will make a group and check for the forum header i made yea?
Thanks!, i hope he likes it Haha!!

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Sorry Rokit, but I beat you there for the Halo Wars theme, I made one a while ago. Take a look at the older version Here, and the revamped version Here. Anyways, I do not think Stosh will even take the Halo Wars themes...

Ah well, I really like yours; especially the image in the bottom right; love the effect. I'll still probably work on this one though, mainly for brain storming purposes.

  • 02.26.2008 3:47 PM PDT

» Sincerely, Dan

I've been messing around with a possibility named "Old School" which is meant to emulate past Bungie website designs, but I'd really like some comments on it. This is pretty much a "total conversion" theme since I'd be redoing practically the entire color scheme. If nobody's interested in it, I would gladly drop it, but I'd like some honest feedback.

I know it doesn't look that great, but neither did Bungie.net a long time ago. If you think this would suck as a theme, please let me know! This theme would take a lot of work because I'd have to override most of the color values in the site CSS files, so I don't want to do it if nobody likes it.

Old School theme preview

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posted by: tehviruss
Abuse is an old game that was ported to the Mac by Bungie

Ahh !? got ya , thanks
What can i say...
I'm new
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[Edited on 02.27.2008 9:23 AM PST]

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Posted by: tehviruss
I've been messing around with a possibility named "Old School" which is meant to emulate past Bungie website designs, but I'd really like some comments on it. This is pretty much a "total conversion" theme since I'd be redoing practically the entire color scheme. If nobody's interested in it, I would gladly drop it, but I'd like some honest feedback.

I know it doesn't look that great, but neither did Bungie.net a long time ago. If you think this would suck as a theme, please let me know! This theme would take a lot of work because I'd have to override most of the color values in the site CSS files, so I don't want to do it if nobody likes it.

Old School theme preview


Maybe work on that a little more..

  • 02.27.2008 10:29 AM PDT