In Harm's Way: StarCluster

Halfjack · February 07, 2010, 02:28:57 PM

Maybe a little paler and behind the swoosh. Let it be the background so it doesn't interfere.

pspahn · February 07, 2010, 04:03:44 PM

Hi clash. I'd like to see that starmap back there without the numbers if possible.

Casey777 · February 07, 2010, 04:31:15 PM

Too crowded and the numbers get in the way. I agree, try only a bit in a corner or somesuch.

flyingmice · February 07, 2010, 05:28:25 PM

No numbers, more faded.

-clash

Casey777 · February 07, 2010, 05:34:45 PM

Now it looks like a watermark (or I've just been looking at too much snow this weekend WHITEOUT :eek: so can't see)

Bonni56 · February 07, 2010, 05:39:27 PM

Clash - I think this is the best one yet.

Casey - is the comment about the watermark mean you like it or not?

I personally like the faded part of it as long as it doesn't have the numbers on it. I like that you can only barely see the map but it still shows up so that you can tell it's a map, etc.

- Bonni

David R · February 07, 2010, 06:00:31 PM

I like the "unfaded" one better. Although my preference is no star map. And Tandoori and Damon :hmm:

Regards,
David R

Casey777 · February 07, 2010, 06:01:37 PM

Quote from: Bonni56;359603Casey - is the comment about the watermark mean you like it or not?

Not like. It shows up only when I'm looking for it and serves as a watermark.

Edit: Oh and forgot to post why I'm intrigued by this game.

I've been watching the film Barry Lyndon (for the first proper time) and it clicked. This game is IHW *and* Starcluster. Barry Lyndon's rather a Han Solo typu. Hornblower and Aubrey/Maturin have inspired scifi series.

Add in the merc company stuff from the modern day IHW game...mix in the intrigue and Brits from Commonwealth sourcebook...

So...this might be perfect for Age of Sail in Spaaaaaaaaaace gaems!

David R · February 07, 2010, 06:04:58 PM

Quote from: Casey777;359615I've been watching the film Barry Lyndon (for the first proper time) and it clicked. This game is IHW *and* Starcluster. Barry Lyndon's rather a Han Solo typu. Hornblower and Aubrey/Maturin have inspired scifi series.

You sir, are a gentleman and scholar :hatsoff:

Regards,
David R

flyingmice · February 07, 2010, 07:11:51 PM

Quote from: Casey777;359615Not like. It shows up only when I'm looking for it and serves as a watermark.

Edit: Oh and forgot to post why I'm intrigued by this game.

I've been watching the film Barry Lyndon (for the first proper time) and it clicked. This game is IHW *and* Starcluster. Barry Lyndon's rather a Han Solo typu. Hornblower and Aubrey/Maturin have inspired scifi series.

Add in the merc company stuff from the modern day IHW game...mix in the intrigue and Brits from Commonwealth sourcebook...

So...this might be perfect for Age of Sail in Spaaaaaaaaaace gaems!

So, I have to make a choice between the faded one and the white background. Those are my two favorites.

Casey, you are exactly on! This is both IHW and StarCluster equally, and you can pull anything you like from any of my other games. it will all work.

-clash

Halfjack · February 07, 2010, 07:40:17 PM

I think the swoop needs to be more opaque -- it should cover the grey material completely, which would remove the "watermark" feel and place the grey diagram firmly in the background.

flyingmice · February 07, 2010, 07:56:20 PM

Quote from: Halfjack;359629I think the swoop needs to be more opaque -- it should cover the grey material completely, which would remove the "watermark" feel and place the grey diagram firmly in the background.

Not possible with my software, I'm afraid. The swoop is at 100% opacity. I tried layering swoops on top of each other, which works, but it gets too red. I tried changing the paint style, but it changes the flavor of the swoop and it's still slightly transparent.

I give up. I will go with either the red swoop on white, or the watermarked one. Thanks everyone for the help!

-clash

Silverlion · February 07, 2010, 08:04:59 PM

Hrms. Not sure if I like it--other people do so that is good.

I think it might be more interesting if we had a "blueprint" for a starship and a humanesque body in watermark gray. Suggesting the "build it yourself" aspects of this version of the game. With maybe a bit of a star system in one corner. So it be one corner light gray blueprint human/alien body, another corner the ship, other corner the star system and then Clash's name in the final corner.

Casey777 · February 07, 2010, 11:32:28 PM

Quote from: flyingmice;359624Casey, you are exactly on! This is both IHW and StarCluster equally, and you can pull anything you like from any of my other games. it will all work.

A setup like that is why I have stuff like a 9mb 37 page illustrated campaign pitch burning a HOLE IN MY BRAIN. (online view via Scribd) :banghead: The quote's more what I want it to be than an actual quote, I want to replace some of the images with better ones, and the whole thing needs tightening up but mmmm do I like it. Legends of the Galactic Heroes on 11. (love this landing scene)

Quote from: David R;359617You sir, are a gentleman and scholar :hatsoff

Thanks! :hatsoff: And a Huzza for this game!

pspahn · February 08, 2010, 12:07:24 AM

Quote from: flyingmice;359599No numbers, more faded.

-clash

I like this one a lot. I was hoping this wouldn't end in frustration for you tho. Everyone's tastes are close but different enough that you gotta go with the pic that makes you smile when you look at it. (You know that already, of course.)

Pete