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Posted by: Gods Prophet
gruntsbane should post his awsome xbox one here.


For those of you who didn't see it at theme masters here it is. Sketch already approved it, just waiting to upload now.

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Posted by: Gruntsbane
Posted by: Gods Prophet
gruntsbane should post his awsome xbox one here.


For those of you who didn't see it at theme masters h ere it is. Sketch already approved it, just waiting to upload now.


Awesome! Time to change my theme!

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Nice Gruntsbane. Does it make sounds like the xbox does, lol?

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Abuse Theme

~ The sections of the pic aren't exatly in line, so basicly, there's nothing wrong with the alignment of the theme

  • 07.15.2005 11:33 AM PDT
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-edit-
Nevermind, There's already a sticky.

*slaps self*

[Edited on 7/17/2005]

  • 07.17.2005 2:20 AM PDT
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Middle of my theme

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Posted by: Josher 35
Middle of my theme


You may want to change your drawing. It's a bit light on the drawing and background. Sorry to tell you but I can't really see it.

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Posted by: Josher 35
Middle of my theme


Hmm very good but pretty darn hard to impliament i'd imagine. Good luck Shishka ;)

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I'm not sure if he would even use the sketch. The sketch is just something it should look like.

  • 07.17.2005 10:38 AM PDT
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Some good stuff here folks... remember that if you come up with a theme that you feel is worthy, you need to submit it through the official channel for evaluation and potential upload.

  • 07.18.2005 4:19 PM PDT

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Posted by: SketchFactor
Some good stuff here folks... remember that if you come up with a theme that you feel is worthy, you need to submit it through the official channel for evaluation and potential upload.

I wish there was a way you guys could provide feedback, i got feedback once. Re-did my theme and never heard from you again. :(

  • 07.18.2005 8:52 PM PDT
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This may be stupid and I probably shouldn't post this here. How do you make themes or download/apply/use other people's themes?

  • 07.18.2005 9:36 PM PDT
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Posted by: Dollar
This may be stupid and I probably shouldn't post this here. How do you make themes or download/apply/use other people's themes?


You can find instructions and a theme template in a sticky at the top of the Septagon forum (or click HERE)

  • 07.19.2005 5:19 AM PDT

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and to use a theme, the theme must have been accepted by Bungie first and uploaded to the theme options in 'group settings'. There is no other way.

  • 07.19.2005 5:50 AM PDT

Posted by: SketchFactor
Some good stuff here folks... remember that if you come up with a theme that you feel is worthy, you need to submit it through the official channel for evaluation and potential upload.

You know some of the mods wouldn't mind assisting with theme approval if you guys are busy.

  • 07.21.2005 2:47 PM PDT

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Posted by: SketchFactor
Some good stuff here folks... remember that if you come up with a theme that you feel is worthy, you need to submit it through the official channel for evaluation and potential upload.

You know some of the mods wouldn't mind assisting with theme approval if you guys are busy.

Thats a good idea. You should PM him that or post about it in your top secret chapter...

  • 07.21.2005 9:31 PM PDT

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I have seen some great stuff in my day (I am a well aged 19 year old I will have you know!) but these themes are just plain awsome.

Has anyone attempted to upload completely hand drawn pictures and used them in a theme to good effect? I am wondering as my girlfriend can draw some pretty great stuff (she is working on an interpritation of Kelly with her helmet off , its only in pencil, and isn't yet complete, but it still looks great, don't you think? Considering that she is drawing it in her free time, on a piece of paper that wasn't ment to be drawn on, with a normal every day pencil.

Her idea was to have perhaps three Spartans across the top banner, all hand drawn like the one I linked to (save that they would be in colour), and all with their helmets off. I know this might cause a stir due to it shows some of the Spartan's faces, but its artist interpretation and the MC wouldn't be included (with his helmet off anyway.) ;)

And the general theme would likely relate to either The Fall of Reach, or First Strike. More likely First Strike as she prefers the Mark VI Mjolnir armour....

And I am posting this because her computer is buggered ATM. Anyone think this idea has merrit? She will likely make it anyway but having feedback is alwasy good :)

  • 07.22.2005 5:54 PM PDT

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It's a nice idea. I'm sure someone at Theme Masters would be willing to make it...

  • 07.23.2005 3:49 AM PDT
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My friend, you would not tell with ſuch high zeſt
To children ardent for ſome deſperate glory,
The old Lie: Dulce et decorum eſt
Pro patria mori.

Maybe after I've figured what I'm gonna do for the Minotaur theme... Psyched or Akba might be interested. Ask them.

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  • 07.23.2005 5:17 AM PDT
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Posted by: Gruntsbane
Posted by: Gods Prophet
gruntsbane should post his awsome xbox one here.


For those of you who didn't see it at theme masters h ere it is. Sketch already approved it, just waiting to upload now.


Thats a great theme Gruntsbane, so have you found out when the theme is being uploaded?

  • 07.23.2005 11:50 AM PDT
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Posted by: Sir Fragula
Maybe after I've figured what I'm gonna do for the Minotaur theme... Psyched or Akba might be interested. Ask them.

You do realize there are alot of "members" that would be willing also.

  • 07.23.2005 12:53 PM PDT

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Can anyone help me? I can't figure out the instructions. Of course I am more a kinestetic learner. I have good Ideas...but it is so confusing. If anyone could give me step by step instructions...maybe a theme master...please PM me...or post them in here. Thanx.

[Edited on 3/14/2006]

  • 07.23.2005 4:51 PM PDT
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Posted by: Twinfire0
Hello forum goers! Here, you can post your custom themes to show off on Bungie.net. The only requirement is to post them in the correct format (Top, Middle, Bottom), unless it's in a format like this, and also no flaming (For whatever reason). Oh yeah, no bumping. I would rather this thread die a natural death than to get bumped straight into Dead-Thread-Hell by some fool.

We all look forward to seeing some great custom themes, so post them here. Happy posting!

-Twin

  • 07.24.2005 12:01 AM PDT
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Posted by: Zee JollyRoger
Can anyone help me? I can't figure out the damn instructions. Of course I am more a kinestetic learner. I have good Ideas...but it is so damn confusing. If anyone could give me step by step instructions...maybe a theme master...please PM me...or post them in here. Thanx.


Here's my 'Basic Bits Guide to Themebuilding'

I have a version in word with pictures, but here's the written bits. It should still make some sense. It's just some basic building. Enjoy:

The Basic Bits Guide to Themebuilding
By Gods Prophet


* Step1:0) Work out which theme you want to do. For example, a Halo: CE theme.
* Step1:1) Also think up what colours you need, which images you will need?

* Step2:0) Ask yourself this: “Is my theme idea bungie related?” If “yes”, read on, if “no”, got back to step 1.

* Step3:0) Open up the theme builder file (extracted).

* Step 3:1) Open up the file “ThemeBuilder.htm”

* Step 3:2) Open up the program you are going to use. I highly recommend using Adobe Photoshop (a decent version). ~ I will be using AP for this tutorial

* Step4:0) Open any image within the “images” file (excludes “MainNav” and “do_not_change”). ~ I like to start with the top. i.e. “HeaderBackground.jpg”

For image files
* Step5:0) Go find a picture which suits you theme. E.G. A halo ring for a Halo theme. And put it on top of the existing image.~ The nav will take off some of the picture, so experiment to see how much you need to drag the picture down by
* Step5:1-Jpeg) There is only one jpeg file. It is “HeaderBackground.jpg”. To replace this image, select: File, Save As, find the original image, save, ok.

* Step5:1-gif) The rest of these files are gifs. To replace a gif select the following: File, Save For Web, Save, find the original image, save, replace.



For coloured files
* Step5:2) Make sure you’re working in RGB mode. To check select the following: Image, Mode, RGB colour.
* Step5:3) These files vary. The basics of it, is that you replace the bits which are coloured, with new colours.

* Step6:0) You can see your changes with that “ThemeBuilder.htm” file you have open. Bring it up on screen and you’ll probably need to refresh (F5). It should now change according to what you’ve done with the files. If refresh doesn’t work, close the file and open it again.

- Now do this for all the image files excluding “MainNav” and “do_not_change”.
- If you’re unsure of what images is what supposed to be there, open up the files named “default_theme_example,” and open the images folder and the htm file.
- If you are ever in any doubt, just copy a file (image) from the default folder to your real one and then simply edit that image.


The “styles.css” file
Step7:0) Ok. Now open up the styles.css file( Preferably in notepad).

* Step8:0) Now you probably won’t understand half of this. But you don’t really need to with my helpful little hint. All you need to worry about are the sections with the numbers. E.G. /*BODY_TEXT_COLOR*/ color: #928570;

* Step9:0) Now go back to your image manipulation program (i.e. Adobe Photoshop etc)
* Step9:1) Double click on the colour selector.

* Step9:2) Look at the bottom right. That circled bit in the picture is a Hex value. I won’t go into detail about it, but basically that’s what defines the colour you’re using.
* Step9:3) Now select a colour that will stand out from the rest of the theme. I suggest a luminous pink :)
* Step9:4) Copy the hex value for that colour. Now save that number somewhere accessible (e.g. another notepad file)

* Step10:0) Ok. Go back to that style.css file. If you look, you will see loads of hex values. To the left or just above those hex values is descriptions about what they’re for. So, taking the previous example, /*BODY_TEXT_COLOR*/ color: #928570;
-This would mean that the hex value is for text.
* Step10:1) You will need to go through every hex value in that file (unless you don’t want it changed) and change the value.
* Step10:2) Ok. Here’s where the luminous pink comes in. If you’re ever unsure about what a hex value will change, copy the pink/colour’s hex value and replace an existing value. Select ‘save’, and then refresh your htm file and you should see which bit changed.


* Step10:3) Replace the appropriate hex values with your own.

-Make sure you regularly save the .css file and refresh your htm file to see your theme develop.


Top and bottom Navs

* Step11:0) If you look at the top of the style.css file, you should see this: #topFixed /* Defines the top background found under the Welcome message. */
{
background-image:url(images/MainNav/HaloNavTop.gif);
}
#BottomFixed
{
background-image:url(images/MainNav/HaloNavBottom.gif)
;


The bits you’re interested in are:
MainNav/HaloNavTop.gif
MainNav/HaloNavBottom.gif


* Step11:1) Go to the “image” folder again and now open up the “MainNav” folder. You need to choose a top nav and a bottom nav which will suit your theme. Once you have, select ‘rename’ then copy the name, hit enter. Now go back to the top of the .css file and replace the existing files with your chosen ones. Save.



-Now that should be everything. You’re theme should be done. Remember that feedback from others is good, and you can always change your theme to make it even better.

-If there are some bits you don’t understand, there are different places where you can ask for help. Below are some links to these help points.
-With your first theme, I suggest merely experimenting with what you can do, don’t worry if you mess something up.
- I also suggest having a read of the readme file which is in the themebuilder folder.


Side Note: The ‘Abuse theme’ used in this tutorial is already made. Please do not bother to copy it. Abuse theme Matt.P 13/July/05 20:00pm

Useful links:

Rip-Saw's Big Guide To The Themebuilder
http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=1539454

The Septagon
http://www.bungie.net/Forums/topics.aspx?forumID=3

Theme Masters
http://www.bungie.net/fanclub/themes/GroupHome.aspx

If you would like the picture version, please PM me with your e-mail address

[Edited on 7/24/2005]

  • 07.24.2005 3:07 AM PDT