+Atari_Warlord Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 If Waggie never turns up again, make sure the cops question the owner of the only known cart. I’m still here, although I changed my username to match what I use pretty much everywhere else. I’ve been teaching myself photoshop and would like to get this pushed out this year. I’ll post a draft cover tomorrow when I get to the computer that has the file. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supergun Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Well from what I gather and IIRC from reading this thread, all of the code came from the patent office so really anyone could do the same thing Waggie did if they really wanted to. Thats actually a good point. And truthfully, weve pretty much reached that point here. Were talking years now as far as how long this delay has lasted. So whatever was or is the cause of the holdup is irrelevant now. I havent chimed in much (with content anyhow) because its been dead in the water for so long. It seemed pointless. For me, personally, the nanosecond my eyes saw emulated screenshots was the end of my involvement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 I’m still here, although I changed my username to match what I use pretty much everywhere else. I’ve been teaching myself photoshop and would like to get this pushed out this year. I’ll post a draft cover tomorrow when I get to the computer that has the file. You rock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Atari_Warlord Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 Here is the draft cover. I may be weird, but I like the distressed look. The artist is Josh Ketchen who goes by Creativeoutpouring on Instagram. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+stupus Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Cool art! I would maybe match the fonts/colors with the cart though. I would prefer it not distressed in a release version. Glad this us still happening! Thanks for the update!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Here is the draft cover. I may be weird, but I like the distressed look. The artist is Josh Ketchen who goes by Creativeoutpouring on Instagram. BM.png That doesn't really go with the game at all to be honest. What was wrong with the original label? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicgamer74 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Love it. Kind of has a Dr. Who feel to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rom Hunter Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) Interesting artwork (if you really want to deviate from the original label).Not sure about the distressed look, though.And I miss the balloons! Edited February 12, 2019 by Rom Hunter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 And the space for a name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 What was wrong with the original label? Dull, boring and non-professional at all. IMHO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Atari_Warlord Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 No worries on the label, I'd like it to look like the original boring design too. This is for the box. Stupus, I'm not really good with colors. What are you thinking for the box and font colors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supergun Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Well, I think thats the box art, not the cart label. The cart itself should remain the same. Granted, I also dont like it, but I rarely like any made-up art anyhow. And truthfully, it never really matters to me anyhow as I immediately destroy these made up things upon receiving them. (I discard the box & manual, crack open the cart, and transfer the rom to the proper donor cart with the proper label) Only then is it welcomed into my collection. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 A box, wow, tha'll be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rom Hunter Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Well, I think thats the box art, not the cart label. The cart itself should remain the same. Granted, I also dont like it, but I rarely like any made-up art anyhow. And truthfully, it never really matters to me anyhow as I immediately destroy these made up things upon receiving them. (I discard the box & manual, crack open the cart, and transfer the rom to the proper donor cart with the proper label) Only then is it welcomed into my collection. LOL Supergun, sometimes you can be so tactful. I'm sure the repro designers will be glad to read this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBreakout Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Maybe you can use this for Supergun's box... Seriously, I'm kidding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Maybe you can use this for Supergun's box... Birthday Mania Fun.png Seriously, I'm kidding. Seriously, I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supergun Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I admit that my choice of words can sometimes come off a bit rough around here. I tend to do it when I am trying to stress a point. But to better clarify what I was saying, here is a perfect example: This is a CORRECT Atari 2600 Lady Bug cartridge. It uses the proper cartridge shell and utilizes the appropriate label. This is a CRAP Atari 2600 Lady Bug cartridge. Wrong shell, wrong layout, wrong logo, fake art, etc. Any Questions? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBreakout Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) 'course I get your point, but I like the art in the second one better. Also before this gets crazy, I think it's safe to say that we all have our own criteria for our own collections and it's partly personal. If we want to delve into the validity of this, probably best for a separate thread. Edited February 13, 2019 by CaptainBreakout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 This is a CORRECT Atari 2600 Lady Bug cartridge. It uses the proper cartridge shell and utilizes the appropriate label. pic1.jpg This is a CRAP Atari 2600 Lady Bug cartridge. Wrong shell, wrong layout, wrong logo, fake art, etc. pic2.jpg Any Questions? The "correct one looks ugly and cheap, the "crap" is looking great. Why should top modern homebrews, which often surpass the quality of games from back then by far, fall back to mediocre labels of the past? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supergun Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 'course I get your point, but I like the art in the second one better. Also before this gets crazy, I think it's safe to say that we all have our own criteria for our own collections and it's partly personal. If we want to delve into the validity of this, probably best for a separate thread. Agreed. Its simply a difference of opinion. We can just leave it at that. (regarding aesthetic preferences) As for home brew games themselves, (which was never the topic at hand here btw, I just happened to choose one for my artistic example), todays programmers have better understanding, shared knowledge, better equipment, newer technology, and are without looming deadlines and not under corporate pressure. Etc. So yeah, they have the interest, time, and ability to make better games. Nobody here knew that. Thanks for pointing that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Atari_Warlord Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 CaptainBreakout is putting a label together for this and gave permission to post this draft. I've also gone back to the drawing board with the box cover to give it a similar feel. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 CaptainBreakout is putting a label together for this and gave permission to post this draft. I've also gone back to the drawing board with the box cover to give it a similar feel. BM Label.png birthday_mania_clean.png Is there a specific reason the person's back is shown instead of their front facing forward? If the person was facing forward I would personally like it a lot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+davidcalgary29 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Is there a specific reason the person's back is shown instead of their front facing forward? If the person was facing forward I would personally like it a lot more. That's probably because the man has an Alien chestburster coming out of him and had his face ripped off by zombies! Or is Number One from The Prisoner. I'm more disturbed by the cakes at the top of the label. Why is one of the layers so flat? And the other one so melted? Did someone leave them out in the rain? We will never have the recipe again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 The flat "layer" appears to be a platter. The dude is facing forward into the onslaught of cakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Is there a specific reason the person's back is shown instead of their front facing forward? If the person was facing forward I would personally like it a lot more. How would he blow out the candles facing away from them? Maybe they could make an alternate version of the game where you move right and left trying to splat cakes on the back of your head. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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