Author Topic: 2006 BYOAC Token FRONT Design Thread (Read 37267 times)

jfunk · « **Reply #40 on:** March 31, 2006, 01:16:18 pm »

OK, here's a merging of my ideas.. I like the layout quite a bit.. Still not sold on the font, but that's easily changeable, now...

I made the lines on the 1-up men a little more defined because I was afraid it might be _too_ detailed for the coins..

Since feedback on the 'slogan' has been positive, I'm keeping it for now.

I'm still not sold on this being a 'front' design. Especially since I like the idea of a cocktail (even though I don't have one.. yet...) But I'm not sure what would go in place of the site name.. I'd probably put the year in place of the url.. Speaking of the year.. is that typically a front or back thing? I'm not sure where I'd put it on this design, though...

Anyways, without further ado, here it is. Please give me feedback! I'm enjoying actually participating this year!

Thanx!

missioncontrol · « **Reply #41 on:** March 31, 2006, 01:57:12 pm »

jfunk... throw it up in the tails design replacing "Build Your Own Arcade Controls" with "No Cash Value" as for the URL replace that with BYOAC... I like your picture more of a tails design, but that's just me....

my opinion is the front conatins:

www.arcadecontrols.com
Date
and a catchy slogan

The back containing:

"No Cash Value" or "One Credit" or (something similar)
BYOAC (within the picture)
another catchy slogan or "No Cash Redemption"

but that is just my opinion and not set in stone anywhere....

shardian · « **Reply #42 on:** March 31, 2006, 02:18:29 pm »

Just curious, as I haven't seen it posted anywhere, but what does the winning designer get (other than the fact that their design is on the quarter)?

missioncontrol · « **Reply #43 on:** March 31, 2006, 02:35:02 pm »

winning is it's own reward....

I'd love to see one of my designs made into a token... and know that other members are feeding their cabinets with it....

shardian · « **Reply #44 on:** March 31, 2006, 02:54:23 pm »

Well, I just ask because this obviously has to have some profit in it for santoro (which is cool, since alot of work goes into this I am sure). The winning design should at least get the first 100 off the press or something.

jfunk · « **Reply #45 on:** March 31, 2006, 02:58:53 pm »

I agree with MC.. Seeing something I designed being minted without going through the actual TROUBLE of minting it is more than enough reward for me..

Even if I have to pay for my share of tokens

Vote for me!

Thanx!

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #46 on:** March 31, 2006, 03:21:39 pm »

BADABOOOOOOM Haldir! Man that design is just great! I see I'm not the only Blambot fan

I really really like it. Looking forward to another time sinker of a thread to become addicted to.

I also like the "beckoning" feel of that stool by Troz's cocktail.

EDIT: Whooops didn't see page two. I also like the latest version of jfunks. That could work very well with multiple layers IMO.

Santoro · « **Reply #47 on:** March 31, 2006, 03:39:58 pm »

Quote from: shardian on March 31, 2006, 02:18:29 pm

Just curious, as I haven't seen it posted anywhere, but what does the winning designer get (other than the fact that their design is on the quarter)?

There are perks that are worked out on the side. It can vary based on whether it looks like I am going to be profitable or not though. So far I have been lucky, the community seems to be expanding enough to justify these projects yearly.

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #48 on:** March 31, 2006, 03:45:44 pm »

Personally I don't see the need for the "winners" to get some sort of prize other than a token perk, pun intended. Having your design on an arcade token is just cool period.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #49 on:** March 31, 2006, 04:32:19 pm »

Quote from: shardian on March 31, 2006, 02:54:23 pm

Well, I just ask because this obviously has to have some profit in it for santoro (which is cool, since alot of work goes into this I am sure). The winning design should at least get the first 100 off the press or something.

THere is also alot of time and work done on Santoro's end... I'm sure way more work than the profit comes out to be...

bah enough on this...

let's get back to the creative process....

A vote for my tails design is a vote for slackers everywhere

Kremmit · « **Reply #50 on:** March 31, 2006, 11:51:23 pm »

Quote from: missioncontrol on March 31, 2006, 09:26:31 am

FYI

anybody wishing to enhance my tail ... feel free to do so

You wish, dude.

aumameman · « **Reply #51 on:** April 01, 2006, 06:05:20 am »

Quote from: missioncontrol on March 31, 2006, 01:57:12 pm

jfunk... throw it up in the tails design replacing "Build Your Own Arcade Controls" with "No Cash Value" as for the URL replace that with BYOAC... I like your picture more of a tails design, but that's just me....

my opinion is the front conatins:

www.arcadecontrols.com
Date
and a catchy slogan

The back containing:

"No Cash Value" or "One Credit" or (something similar)
BYOAC (within the picture)
another catchy slogan or "No Cash Redemption"

but that is just my opinion and not set in stone anywhere....

I agree. Maybe rework it a bit too so it would go better with trozs design, my 2c for the day!

As for the comment on santro making a profit on this venture, when you consider the time and effort that it takes to do the business end of the project, what is hes time worth? I

him and think he deserves every penny he makes.

Jontox · « **Reply #52 on:** April 01, 2006, 01:40:39 pm »

Quote from: jfunk on March 31, 2006, 01:16:18 pm

I would really like to see that one present on the final design,...

Slogan is a must-have I think, it is really smart and well thought.

Keep up the good work Jfunk, you are already sure to get my vote on this one and any further enhancements you will apply on the layout.

Current base is rock solid IMO...

jfunk · « **Reply #53 on:** April 01, 2006, 03:12:45 pm »

I *gasp* agree with MC (and other comments) and have moved my design to the 'back' thread

I love the way the front designs are looking! Please, please, please more people give their ideas! The more options there are, the better the tokens will be!

Thanx, all, for being so constructive in these threads! And thanx for the positive remarks!

-Jason

missioncontrol · « **Reply #54 on:** April 01, 2006, 07:28:05 pm »

Quote from: jfunk on April 01, 2006, 03:12:45 pm

I *gasp* agree with MC

don't feel bad there are a few things worst than agreeing with me.... granted therearen't very many things worst... but rest assured there are a few things...

nullb0y · « **Reply #55 on:** April 02, 2006, 10:39:40 pm »

Quote from: haldir on March 30, 2006, 01:21:40 pm

Yea I tried to embed it but the image was too big probably. I posted a link to my dev art for now . Thanks for the quick reply.

Here is my attempt at something simple and clean, but with enough detail to make this coin pop.

this is an amazing design its simple and it looks good. it has my vote
the token with a bunch of people is kinda scarry if u ask me

oh mabey remove the 25 cents thing and move the no cash value making the design larger

Madballs · « **Reply #56 on:** April 03, 2006, 01:18:28 am »

Here is my submission for the front. Somthing cool but yet totally different.

aumameman · « **Reply #57 on:** April 03, 2006, 04:25:40 am »

Quote from: Madballs on April 03, 2006, 01:18:28 am

Here is my submission for the front. Somthing cool but yet totally different.

What the??

Madballs · « **Reply #58 on:** April 03, 2006, 09:30:58 am »

Quote

What the??

when i did the design i was trying to think outside of the box. So thats when i came up with the angry joystick with the hammer. Looking at everyone elses design i wanted to do somthing that was totally different. I figured many people are going to use a cabinet on there picture, so what better way to represent building and arcade in an abstract but thoughout way.

Quote from: aumameman on April 03, 2006, 04:25:40 am

Quote from: Madballs on April 03, 2006, 01:18:28 am
Here is my submission for the front. Somthing cool but yet totally different.

KevSteele · « **Reply #59 on:** April 03, 2006, 09:51:42 am »

I noticed a few slogans, so I thought I'd throw in two lines that I've used recently for RetroBlast and GameRoom ads:

"Reliving the Past, One Game at a Time."

"Build. Restore. Play."

I think the second is especially appropriate for BYOAC.

(Update: realized this would be more appropriate for the back thread, copied message there.)

Havok · « **Reply #60 on:** April 03, 2006, 10:09:55 am »

Quote from: aumameman on April 03, 2006, 04:25:40 am

Quote from: Madballs on April 03, 2006, 01:18:28 am
Here is my submission for the front. Somthing cool but yet totally different.

What the??

Looks cool - reminds of a old school USSR, or something...

pointdablame · « **Reply #61 on:** April 03, 2006, 12:55:21 pm »

Quote from: Havok on April 03, 2006, 10:09:55 am

Looks cool - reminds of a old school USSR, or something...

yeah.. it has a very distinct Russian vibe going. I can't look at it without thinking hammer and sickle.

I really like Haldir's design, but I would drop the "25c" from each side.

Santoro · « **Reply #62 on:** April 03, 2006, 01:00:19 pm »

I hadn't thought of that but you are correct. At least 30% of past token orders are from outside the US, so we need to avoid references to any single country's currency.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #63 on:** April 03, 2006, 02:00:39 pm »

I agree with them on the 25c... perhaps "1 credit" or "1 token" if it's going to hav a currency on it

KevSteele · « **Reply #64 on:** April 03, 2006, 02:35:08 pm »

Quote from: missioncontrol on April 03, 2006, 02:00:39 pm

I agree with them on the 25c... perhaps "1 credit" or "1 token" if it's going to hav a currency on it

"1 Token" is sort of redundant - I can see it's one token, after all.

I'd think that "1 Credit" or "Good for 1 Game" or nothing at all would be the way to go. After all, these are more of "souvenir" tokens than actual arcade-use. (Although all the games in my gameroom are token-operated!)

haldir · « **Reply #65 on:** April 03, 2006, 02:49:48 pm »

Alright guys,

seeing some interest in my design, I went and changed it to "1 Credit". However I ask that everyone looking at this image please resize it to a quarter (actual coin) and notice how things just start to blur. This is why I put the 25C there which at actual scale looked clean.

Anyways, enjoy and we'll keep trying until we get a 2006 coin.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #66 on:** April 03, 2006, 11:21:48 pm »

try a different font when you scale it down that might help

aumameman · « **Reply #67 on:** April 04, 2006, 06:59:54 am »

Quote from: missioncontrol on April 03, 2006, 02:00:39 pm

"1 Token" is sort of redundant - I can see it's one token, after all.

I recall this coming up last year.

Madballs, I get your point in this design now, not my taste, but very creative.

aumameman · « **Reply #68 on:** April 04, 2006, 07:01:55 am »

Quote from: haldir on April 03, 2006, 02:49:48 pm

Alright guys,

seeing some interest in my design, I went and changed it to "1 Credit". However I ask that everyone looking at this image please resize it to a quarter (actual coin) and notice how things just start to blur. This is why I put the 25C there which at actual scale looked clean.

Anyways, enjoy and we'll keep trying until we get a 2006 coin.

Much nicer without "25c"

Can we please see the rework of your cocktail design?

haldir · « **Reply #69 on:** April 04, 2006, 02:05:09 pm »

I changed the star pattern and removed the 25c

missioncontrol · « **Reply #70 on:** April 04, 2006, 02:16:28 pm »

pppssssttttt

redX

aumameman · « **Reply #71 on:** April 05, 2006, 04:18:52 am »

Quote from: haldir on April 04, 2006, 02:05:09 pm

I changed the star pattern and removed the 25c

I like it.

pointdablame · « **Reply #72 on:** April 05, 2006, 01:55:40 pm »

I personally think that the coins would look just fine without any indication of "credit" or "token" etc etc.

It's a token... we all know what it's for. I think Haldir's designs would look much cleaner with just the machines themselves, and it would also solve the problem that "1 Credit" would be tough to read at that size.

Just my .02

jfunk · « **Reply #73 on:** April 05, 2006, 01:59:23 pm »

I agree. I like the clean design a LOT (especially the cocktail), but was wondering if you could figure out some way to put the URL (arcadecontrols.com) on there?

Leave BYOAC.. Leave 2006.. Remove '1 Credit'.. Add URL?

Thanx!

pointdablame · « **Reply #74 on:** April 05, 2006, 02:01:38 pm »

I wanted to see em without the "1 credit" so I hope you don't mind me messing with your design Haldir. If you do, I'll remove them. I just think they look better this way.

I also think a design on the screen of the upright might be possible, but may make it look a bit busy.

Again, I hope you don't mind me butchering your work

Just wondered how it would look.

JeepMonkey · « **Reply #75 on:** April 05, 2006, 03:38:32 pm »

I like it better without "1 Credit" or "1 Play"? If so, I vote for "1 Credit". Some games take 2 or 3 credits, so "1 Play" can be a bit misleading.

Good ideas so far guys. I like the cab with the tools around it, as well as the standup on one side and a cocktail on the other.

quarterback · « **Reply #76 on:** April 05, 2006, 08:12:41 pm »

I love the haldir designs, but it looks a little plain without the 25-cents there. How about a more distinct 'ridge' around the perimeter.

I tried a "hashed" outside edge but it didn't look right. This is rough and I'm not sure the 'gray' coloration is what should be there or if it should be filled in black (I don't know the height 'rules', sorry). But what about something like this:

missioncontrol · « **Reply #77 on:** April 05, 2006, 11:25:13 pm »

2006 the year of the cocktail

haldir · « **Reply #78 on:** April 06, 2006, 01:16:05 am »

Alright guys, here's a compilation of what people requested. With the exception that without the 1 credit or 25c piece, the coin just looks bare

. I also added just the black and white version because at the size of the coin, It's really only going to strike with a hard and soft light on your eye.

bossyman15 · « **Reply #79 on:** April 06, 2006, 01:34:54 am »

ummm you should take 25 cent off that cab picture.


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Author Topic: 2006 BYOAC Token *FRONT* Design Thread (Read 37267 times)

Author Topic: 2006 BYOAC Token FRONT Design Thread (Read 37267 times)