Author Topic: BACK Side Design Thread - 2005 BYOAC Tokens (Read 29176 times)

Chris · « **Reply #80 on:** June 01, 2005, 12:00:25 pm »

I don't think the 3-D shading is going to read right on a metal surface that actually IS 3-D. And I'm sorry, but the screwheads don't work for me at all, especially at .984 inches across for the token. Shrink it down to life-size and look... they're just dots.

I hate to be critical since I haven't offered my own design, and you know how much I love your work, Pixel...

--Chris

aumameman · « **Reply #81 on:** June 02, 2005, 12:07:33 am »

Quote from: Chris on June 01, 2005, 12:00:25 pm

I don't think the 3-D shading is going to read right on a metal surface that actually IS 3-D. And I'm sorry, but the screwheads don't work for me at all, especially at .984 inches across for the token. Shrink it down to life-size and look... they're just dots.

I hate to be critical since I haven't offered my own design, and you know how much I love your work, Pixel...

--Chris

I have to agree. If we were making a much bigger token, like an australia .50c coin (for those who know how big the old round 50c looks like) it might work but not at the size .984"

Cyber Axe · « **Reply #82 on:** June 02, 2005, 09:45:27 am »

ive designed a new token based on KevSteele idea of a p1 start button ive based it on a low resolution picture (since i dont have a camera and couple be botherd unscrewing my own and sticking it in my scanner) though dont know if the gradient would work on the real coin

i would have designed a new text for around the outside however i dont know how to do that roundness in photoshop so just reused the text from the the last years design as an example

d'oh i forgot the picture last time here it is

Timoe · « **Reply #83 on:** June 08, 2005, 01:21:11 am »

Should we now change the date to 2006? Or leave it off entirely?

quarterback · « **Reply #84 on:** June 21, 2005, 08:39:39 pm »

Quote from: timoe on June 08, 2005, 01:21:11 am

Should we now change the date to 2006? Or leave it off entirely?

No token activity make Donkey Kong cry

aumameman · « **Reply #85 on:** July 03, 2005, 11:13:17 pm »

Idea for a slogan on the token (I hope no one gets offended)

"IN GAMES WE TRUST"

OR

"IN MAME WE TRUST"

tristan · « **Reply #86 on:** July 11, 2005, 06:00:05 pm »

Well, I'd leave it off the back.

Quote from: timoe on June 08, 2005, 01:21:11 am

Should we now change the date to 2006? Or leave it off entirely?

aumameman · « **Reply #87 on:** July 14, 2005, 08:05:53 am »

Hmmm one has to wonder if BYOAC 2005 will happen. Theres very little activity on the boards this time and we're already in mid July. I will be very dissapointed if this falls through although it looks that way to me...

tristan · « **Reply #88 on:** July 14, 2005, 08:40:20 am »

Why not just run last year's with a new date on it if there isn't enough interest in designing a new one? I've seen several people trying to get last year's coins anyway.

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #89 on:** July 17, 2005, 03:31:12 am »

My final "back" submission, tho I think the poll won't separate front and back. I think the iconic look of the button is better for the token than the full cab. Plus it works well as either heads or tails.

Flinkly · « **Reply #90 on:** July 17, 2005, 04:42:10 pm »

too many circles on that one pixel, if you ask me. also, as an optical illusion thing, the circles towards the center seem to become more oval then circle, even though i know they aren't. also, it just seems to be missing words...or something.

aumameman · « **Reply #91 on:** July 18, 2005, 10:01:10 pm »

Quote from: Pixelhugger on July 17, 2005, 03:31:12 am

My final "back" submission, tho I think the poll won't separate front and back. I think the iconic look of the button is better for the token than the full cab. Plus it works well as either heads or tails.

YUK!!! Something not right about this design, im not sure what it is, it just seams too busy but at the same time its missing something

JoyMonkey · « **Reply #92 on:** July 19, 2005, 08:29:50 am »

Quote from: Pixelhugger on July 17, 2005, 03:31:12 am

My final "back" submission, tho I think the poll won't separate front and back. I think the iconic look of the button is better for the token than the full cab. Plus it works well as either heads or tails.

Well I like it. I'd imagine that the eyeball-warping-circles are more a refult of looking at it on a computer monitor. If you picture the design as relief on a little token in the palm of your hand, I don't think you'd have the same problem.

KevSteele · « **Reply #93 on:** July 19, 2005, 08:39:26 am »

Too many rings - my recommendation would be to take out the outer ring (with the "screws") and expand everything else to fill the token.

Kevin

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #94 on:** July 19, 2005, 01:57:57 pm »

Hrm.... OK, so maybe not my final submission. Now I'm seeing the ovalizing illusion too.

I'll post a new final before the polls go up. Santoro.... please don't poll on this one

AlanS17 · « **Reply #95 on:** July 19, 2005, 04:29:44 pm »

Going back to the idea of a plain rim...

Have a high relief rim will keep the rest of the image on the coin from wearing down easily.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #96 on:** July 19, 2005, 07:40:03 pm »

Quote from: AlanS17 on July 19, 2005, 04:29:44 pm

Going back to the idea of a plain rim...

Have a high relief rim will keep the rest of the image on the coin from wearing down easily.

Best point I've read all day!

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #97 on:** July 19, 2005, 11:16:33 pm »

Is this a better back? I'm only going to submit one design for the back (to keep from Nadering myself)

So as my own sort of primary I'd love to know if people prefer this over the button design I posted. The ovalizing effect on the button is driving me nuts now. If people prefer that one I'll rework the circles/rings and submit it. Otherwise I'll submit this. Thoughts? Opinions? Should I get a life??

pointdablame · « **Reply #98 on:** July 20, 2005, 01:18:28 am »

I MUCH prefer that one to the button. I also liked the one posted in Reply #66, but I think this latest one is better.

quarterback · « **Reply #99 on:** July 20, 2005, 02:13:16 am »

Quote from: pointdablame on July 20, 2005, 01:18:28 am

I MUCH prefer that one to the button.

ditto

Kremmit · « **Reply #100 on:** July 20, 2005, 03:27:47 am »

I want the upright on the front, and the coctail on the back!

Oh, wait, the poll's not here yet..

monkeybomb · « **Reply #101 on:** July 20, 2005, 04:28:59 am »

Pixel the last one is the best. I will be disappointed if it's not there to vote for.

quarterback · « **Reply #102 on:** July 20, 2005, 10:41:46 pm »

Quote from: quarterback on July 20, 2005, 02:13:16 am

Quote from: pointdablame on July 20, 2005, 01:18:28 am
I MUCH prefer that one to the button.

ditto

FWIW, I'd put the text in the outside ring. When I look at the coin in 'real size', the text isn't ver readable, plus there is all that blank space out there.

Quick! Only 2 days (or less!)

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #103 on:** July 20, 2005, 10:54:47 pm »

Well, there's this thinking out there *cough* you *cough* know who *cough* you are. That it'd look cool to frame the coin like the Sacajawea dollar with a nice clean rim.

Though maybe I should reduce the width of the ring.

As far as legibility goes it really is deceptive to look at a screen image or paper printout. The mint is capable of resolving incredible detail.. and when seen in relief on metal it's amazing how small you can actually go.

I've been checking all my dimensions against the mint's smallest tolerances and everything should be mintable (?) To your point though, yeah the details on these coins get teeny. Definitely make you squint.

GameOver · « **Reply #104 on:** July 20, 2005, 11:17:51 pm »

I'm switchin' my front design to be my back design - too many words on the front & the letters were too small. I've created a new 'front' design to go with this 'back' design. Go check it out! I FEEL THE NEED...THE NEED FOR SPEED!

Flinkly · « **Reply #105 on:** July 22, 2005, 09:07:04 pm »

pixel, i love your last design. just like your cabinet, it throws out most ideas of what a token should be and it looks incredible.

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #106 on:** July 22, 2005, 09:31:54 pm »

Santoro · « **Reply #107 on:** July 23, 2005, 12:54:17 am »

Polls are up in the main forum, topic locked.

quarterback · « **Reply #108 on:** July 23, 2005, 07:13:56 pm »

Quote from: Santoro on July 23, 2005, 12:54:17 am

Polls are up in the main forum, topic locked.

In Russia, topic locks YOU!


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Author Topic: *BACK* Side Design Thread - 2005 BYOAC Tokens (Read 29176 times)

Author Topic: BACK Side Design Thread - 2005 BYOAC Tokens (Read 29176 times)