Rework the Banners

[Tom]

We need updates to many banners used in the game. Specifically, all banners that are still in .jpg format. What we need for the future is .png with transparent background.

If anyone feels like doing a couple of the banners, that would be splendid. Send them to the rulers of the realms who can then update them.

[Zakilevo]

We need updates to many banners used in the game. Specifically, all banners that are still in .jpg format. What we need for the future is .png with transparent background.

If anyone feels like doing a couple of the banners, that would be splendid. Send them to the rulers of the realms who can then update them.

Sure. Send me a couple of them and I will work on them slowly...

[Anaris]

How do I make background transparent? Is there an option to do that in photoshop? Or are you talking about removing that default white background?

Not sure what you mean by "default white background"; most of the banners have black backgrounds.

In Photoshop, I think the easiest thing to do is create a new file with a transparent background, paste in the banner, and delete the black background around it. (Simplest way is with the magic wand selection tool.)

[Zakilevo]

Not sure what you mean by "default white background"; most of the banners have black backgrounds.

In Photoshop, I think the easiest thing to do is create a new file with a transparent background, paste in the banner, and delete the black background around it. (Simplest way is with the magic wand selection tool.)

Yeah. I didn't understand it and now I do. Sounds easy enough. If we can get a couple people to do it, I think we can finish it in a week.

[vonGenf]

I can work on that! Where is the best place to get the original file, the Realm Details list?

e.g. this: http://battlemaster.org/icons/Fissoa.jpg  ?

[Tom]

Yes, going through the realm detail pages would be one way. We also have a complete list on the backend side, maybe Tim can make a quick list of .jpg banners we have in the database with links?

[vonGenf]

Ok. I'll work on Dwilight this afternoon.

[vonGenf]

I've done the Dwilight ones! Please tell me if they're ok; I can do Beluaterra later today. I'll post them in separate messages.

There are some that don't really need a rework because they work as rectangular flags, but I've done another version anyway for the sake of having a non-square one to choose from.

Also, I don't know how to get the Zuma banner....

[vonGenf]

First 4:

[vonGenf]

2nd series:

[vonGenf]

And the last series, including two versions for Springdale. The Terran banner is a low-rs one for the forum; I can email the full-res version to Terran's ruler.

[Anaris]

Yes, going through the realm detail pages would be one way. We also have a complete list on the backend side, maybe Tim can make a quick list of .jpg banners we have in the database with links?

Certainly. This is all the banner files in the DB that are not already PNGs. (GIFs may or may not be set up correctly with transparency...)

Avalontree.jpg
Banner1.gif
Banner10.gif
Banner12.gif
Banner14.gif
Banner15.jpg
Banner15a.jpg
Banner6.gif
Banner8.gif
Banner9.gif
Banner_uceek.jpg
BearSplitBlackWhite.gif
Caerwynbanner.jpg
Cross.jpg
DC.jpg
DHara.jpg
Daimons.jpg
Doublephoenix.jpg
Ethiala.jpg
Everguard.jpg
Fissoa.jpg
Greater Aenilia.jpg
aquilegia_banner02.jpg
Heen.jpg
Heen3.jpg
Ibla.jpg
Irombrocrest3.jpg
Joyce.jpg
Kybcyell.jpg
Light.jpg
LightningShieldFlag.gif
Madina.jpg
Magnus.jpg
McKay_Family_Shield_small.jpg
Melodia.jpg
Midas.jpg
Miraglonn.jpg
Mora.jpg
Morek.jpg
NeoGrehk.jpg
Neofronenshield.jpg
Obsidian.jpg
Oritolon.jpg
Papania.jpg
Phoenix.jpg
Pian.jpg
Pian_new.jpg
RedFlag.jpg
RoFcoat.jpg
Sartania2.jpg
Springdale.jpg
Summerdale.jpg
Talerium.jpg
Tarabanner.jpg
Toril.jpg
Vice.jpg
WestTalerium.jpg
Yssdragill.gif
anacan.jpg
aquilegia_banner_02.jpg
asena6.jpg
casshern.jpg
excal.gif
fontan.jpg
ibladesh.jpg
itorunt1.jpg
joppo.jpg
kalmar.jpg
lo-anacan.jpg
massillion.jpg
melhed.jpg
nighthelm.jpg
ordenstaat.jpg
rogue.jpg
sale.gif
sartania.jpg
scroll.jpg
sint.jpg
test-banner.gif
vicebanner.gif
winged_lion.jpg
winter.jpg
Thulsoma.jpg
AQ1.JPG
corsanctum_banner.jpg
corsanctum_banner.jpg
pozfinal01.jpg
cree.jpg
aquilegiabanner14.jpg
phpYbVgpr
Morek2.jpg
Morek2.jpg
Bannernew1.jpg
undead.jpg
Nivemus.gif
Nivemus-Banner.gif

[Chenier]

First 4:

Falkirian problably has intentional black you took out to transparency, and I think you forgot some black on Kabrinskia.

[Tom]

Don't forget to contact the rulers with them so they update them.

Also, for the large one (Terran): Remember that banners should not be > 200 pixels in any direction.

[vonGenf]

Falkirian problably has intentional black you took out to transparency, and I think you forgot some black on Kabrinskia.

Yes, Falkirkian and Solaria both works perfectly as square boxes. It was really just for the sake of making it non-square. I don't think it works very well - they should use their current one.

You're right about Kabrinskia, I've made a new one.