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Subject: Avatars and User Skins

RIP Logan ~B.B.

Posted by: Firebird347
Photoshop is not required. I use Paint.net and it works just fine for creating images, and I know people who use GIMP. They aren't quite as good as photoshop but they are free, so who cares. (GIMP is essentially Free photoshop and Paint.net is a better paint.)



Paint.net is my friend. Awesome for a freeware program.

  • 03.24.2008 11:55 AM PDT

RIP Logan ~B.B.

Posted by: UL7IM4 G33K
I sent these in: HERE


Very cool

  • 03.24.2008 11:56 AM PDT
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Posted by: UL7IM4 G33K
I sent these in: HERE

Nice !
...what's the HGN stand for ? on them.

  • 03.24.2008 12:10 PM PDT

» Sincerely, Dan

Posted by: SK CRISIS
PNG's are the way to go for images with a transparent background, unlike GIFs where the image would be outlined with jaggy white pixels, PNG's make anti-aliasing possible between the image and whatever the background might be.
Not all browsers support PNG transparency. Though I agree with you, some of my avatars are coming out quite badly when I'm trying to make then transparent GIFs. Some can be easily fixed with some cropping, but others not so much.

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  • 03.24.2008 12:13 PM PDT
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Posted by: D1Mik
Posted by: UL7IM4 G33K
I sent these in: HERE

Nice !
...what's the HGN stand for ? on them.
Halo Graphic Novel.

Completely forgot about that book for pics. Nice idea cool pics !

  • 03.24.2008 12:19 PM PDT

» Sincerely, Dan

Posted by: Hollohill
Can we make animated .gif images? I'd like to make some animated avatars, and even animated user skins, that would be awesome, thanks...
Animated avatars yes, just don't make them too... flashy. As for the user skins, I guess it would be possible, unless they're just keeping to JPEG images like they're using now. Ask stosh.

  • 03.24.2008 12:20 PM PDT

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Posted by: tehviruss
Not all browsers support PNG transparency. Though I agree with you, some of my avatars are coming out quite badly when I'm trying to make then transparent GIFs. Some can be easily fixed with some t-blam!-, but others not so much.
Whoever isn't keeping up with the rest of us with modern internet broswers deserves not being able to enjoy the benefits of the PNG format. I'm kidding, but another solution to your problem is just making the background of your image the same gunmetal black color as the background of forum posts, which is 1b1d1f

And even though that black background will show up in user pages, which is really the only place you can really tell if an image has a transparent background or not, it still beats having to deal with jaggy white pixels. How often does Bungie.net have a huge forum update where the background color of posts changes?

  • 03.24.2008 12:30 PM PDT

» Sincerely, Dan

Posted by: SK CRISIS
And even though that black background will show up in user pages, which is really the only place you can really tell if an image has a transparent background or not, it still beats having to deal with jaggy white pixels. How often does Bungie.net have a huge forum update where the background color of posts changes?
True I considered that, but I'm not entirely certain that's the best way. As you said I doubt the color would change, but what if in the distant future it does. If the avatars are kept, they could look weird.

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  • 03.24.2008 2:12 PM PDT
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I like the Saved Film one... really nice !

As far as ninjas avatars... you shouldn't think they will allow those similar to theirs as they were given / accepted to them as "unique" avatars. That goes the same for anyone else with a custom avatar (presently speaking of course).

That's like taking You for example...
You have the "Webcam MVP" title... how would you feel if all of a suddon we all had the option to make ourself a "Webcam MVP" !?
I would say the same applyes to current "custom avatars".

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  • 03.24.2008 2:24 PM PDT
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Posted by: D1Mik
odmichael
I like the Saved Film one... really nice !
Thanks! I made it with a pic in my file share


As far as ninjas avatars... you shouldn't think they will allow those similar to theirs as they were given / accepted to them as "unique" avatars. That goes the same for anyone else with a custom avatar (presently speaking of course).

That's like taking You for example...
You have the "Webcam MVP" title... how would you feel if all of a suddon we all had the option to make ourself a "Webcam MVP" !?
I would say the same applyes to current "custom avatars".
I agree with every word you just said. I mean it's all up to stosh. I just thought I would include it anyway since the idea is still out there. However, I guess Foman should be the only one with an avatar like that. He truly deserves it.

  • 03.24.2008 2:28 PM PDT

Why do people in ship mutinies always ask for "better treatment"? I'd ask for a pinball machine, because with all that rocking back and forth, you'd get a lot of free games.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words - "mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.

that is the Gamer Pic though.. so you could have it on Live....

  • 03.24.2008 2:32 PM PDT
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Posted by: Top_Gun_2021
that is the Gamer Pic though.. so you could have it on Live....
Not the exact pic. But I do have it on Xbox Live.

  • 03.24.2008 2:36 PM PDT
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Just for fun...
(i had this immage from another project)

unmasked

  • 03.24.2008 2:42 PM PDT
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Posted by: D1Mik
Just for fun...
(i had this immage from another project)

unmasked
LOL that would actually be a really good avatar.

  • 03.24.2008 2:48 PM PDT

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Here's what I've made and sent so far:

Blue Fists
Gray Fists (Like in the Bungie Community forum banner.)
Zune Artwork 1
Fan Art by Turbo Swanny
ODST Emblem
UNSCDF Logo

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  • 03.24.2008 2:56 PM PDT
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Posted by: SK CRISIS
Here's what I've made and sent so far:

Blue Fists
Gray Fists (Like in the Bungie Community forum banner.)
Zune Artwork 1
Fan Art by Turbo Swanny
ODST Emblem
UNSCDF Logo

Photobucket Gallery
I really like the zune artwork one.

  • 03.24.2008 3:01 PM PDT

Why do people in ship mutinies always ask for "better treatment"? I'd ask for a pinball machine, because with all that rocking back and forth, you'd get a lot of free games.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words - "mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.

I made like 7 septagon ones. I <3 Photoshop!

marine
user skin
MC 1
MC 2
Marathon Guy
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Soulblighter

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  • 03.24.2008 3:20 PM PDT

Posted by: Mr SnuggIy
So I think Jun's a master chef, because he takes off his helmet and your like whoa, I think he's a chef.

So to shorten this up, Jun is master chef.

Please, stosh. I beg of you to bring it back!

  • 03.24.2008 3:22 PM PDT

Maybe I can actually make something this time. Is there a role like "Theme Master" for avatars and skins? Any limit to how many we can submit?

[Edited on 03.24.2008 5:00 PM PDT]

  • 03.24.2008 4:05 PM PDT

Why do people in ship mutinies always ask for "better treatment"? I'd ask for a pinball machine, because with all that rocking back and forth, you'd get a lot of free games.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words - "mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.

Posted by: stosh
Nope. You get nothing! Have fun!


no we do not

  • 03.24.2008 4:07 PM PDT

Please go here:
http://www.refresheverything.com/heatherscamp
and vote.
Foman banned me for asking people to vote. DO NOT STOP VOTING!

Posted by: stosh
Nope. You get nothing! Have fun!

Wrong!

We get the kind, warm feeling knowing that we helped contribute to the Bungie family.

  • 03.24.2008 4:39 PM PDT
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Posted by: odmichael
Posted by: odmichael
Tell me what you all think


Saved film Avatars:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/odmichael/avatar1.jpg?t= 1206315449

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/odmichael/avatar2.jpg?t= 1206315470

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/odmichael/avatar3.jpg?t= 1206315493


Other:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/odmichael/avatar4.jpg?t= 1206315514

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/odmichael/avatar5.jpg?t= 1206315559

Enjoy :)
Here are some more:

Bungie Favorites:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/odmichael/avatar6.jpg?t= 1206392187
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/odmichael/avatar7.jpg?t= 1206392225

Saved Film
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/odmichael/avatar8.jpg?t= 1206392274

Iris (Sorry Foman)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/odmichael/avatar10.jpg?t =1206392325
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/odmichael/avatar11.jpg?t =1206392348


Sorry guys. But just 7 more and I think they maybe the best yet. Brace yourselves:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/odmichael/avatar12.jpg?t =1206405313
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/odmichael/avatar13.jpg?t =1206405340
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/odmichael/avatar14.jpg?t =1206405365
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/odmichael/avatar15.jpg?t =1206405390
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/odmichael/avatar16.jpg?t =1206405450
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/odmichael/avatar17.jpg?t =1206405476
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34/odmichael/avatar18.jpg?t =1206405502

  • 03.24.2008 5:38 PM PDT

Posted by: odmichael
cut to save everyone's vision


They're all pretty good, but kinda hard to tell what's going on. Try some close up avatars.

  • 03.24.2008 5:42 PM PDT