Lion & Dragon Cover Reveal

Larsdangly · November 16, 2017, 12:11:15 AM

I have to say that, while I don't really care and am looking forward to this regardless, I think you could do better for the cover of a game on this subject.

Turanil · November 16, 2017, 06:23:36 AM

First of all, I unfortunately cannot afford 300 $ at this time to have a cover done by Spencer Dean for example. So, I must rely on cheap art. The art below would cost me 50 $. What do you think of the following covers?

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RF Victor · November 16, 2017, 09:22:08 AM

The black cover is better, IMO. Way more "Dark Albion-ish!" Very nice choice of art. I just think you should work a bit more on the text layout. How about something like this? (do ignore the fonts, I'm just doing a layout suggestion!

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or

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Turanil · November 16, 2017, 10:42:42 AM

Good suggestions, I will use them. Now I need to have other opinions on the black cover.

RunningLaser · November 16, 2017, 10:49:07 AM

Black cover redone by RF Victor is best imo, the second specifically.

K Peterson · November 16, 2017, 11:07:40 AM

I've liked all the cover background colors and artwork, including the original orange one. But what's looked off to me is the relation between the logo and the lion and dragon images. They haven't felt integrated into the cover, just tacked on awkwardly. In some cases, those images look too large.

Larsdangly · November 16, 2017, 11:21:56 AM

The black cover above is the winner. It's very 'Dover medieval coloring book', but in a great way.

When should we expect to see the final product? Any threads here where we can learn about what will be in it?

Turanil · November 16, 2017, 11:33:02 AM

The book is actually finished. I received my softcover proof copy from Amazon, and the hardcover from lulu is on its way. However, when I got the book I realized that I am not happy with the orange cover (seeing it on computer screen and then printed doesn't have the same feel). Then, I have to correct a couple of typos in the text. So, there will be a delay (two or three weeks?). I hope that most people like the black color cover, because I think it's the one we should get, and I don't have time to do something else.

Normally the book should be available sometimes during December (early I hope). In any case, RPGPundit will announce the release of the book when everything is okay.

Larsdangly · November 16, 2017, 12:06:16 PM

Groovy. I'll buy it with whichever cover, but the black one will look a lot better on the shelf...

DavetheLost · November 16, 2017, 07:55:35 PM

I like the black cover.

It reminds me of the cover of Spinal Tap's "Smell the Glove" album. A true classic in metal history.

Aglondir · November 16, 2017, 09:06:49 PM

Quote from: RunningLaser;1008090Black cover redone by RF Victor is best imo, the second specifically.

Agree.

Christopher Brady · November 16, 2017, 09:09:35 PM

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This one looks the best, because it's clean and easy to read and look at the art.

RPGPundit · November 16, 2017, 09:15:56 PM

Quote from: Turanil;1008098The book is actually finished. I received my softcover proof copy from Amazon, and the hardcover from lulu is on its way. However, when I got the book I realized that I am not happy with the orange cover (seeing it on computer screen and then printed doesn't have the same feel). Then, I have to correct a couple of typos in the text. So, there will be a delay (two or three weeks?). I hope that most people like the black color cover, because I think it's the one we should get, and I don't have time to do something else.

Normally the book should be available sometimes during December (early I hope). In any case, RPGPundit will announce the release of the book when everything is okay.

I really hope it's not more than two weeks.

Hrugga · November 16, 2017, 09:20:48 PM

Quote from: RunningLaser;1008090Black cover redone by RF Victor is best imo, the second specifically.

I concur!!!

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Larsdangly · November 16, 2017, 11:10:51 PM

Quote from: RPGPundit;1008191I really hope it's not more than two weeks.

What kind of overlap will there be with Dark Albion? Is it more or less the system suggested by DA's appendix?