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Chris G:

--- Quote from: javeryh on May 03, 2007, 09:10:29 am ---My cocktail table was/is called "Knights of the Arcade Table" and it had a Jedi Knight theme (Obi-Wan, Vader, Yoda, Aayla and Darth Maul with lightsabers out) for the table overlay but the artist I hired totally flaked on me after I paid him some money for producing some prototype artwork - I email him every month and he promises he will get it to me but it never comes - what can you do?

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That's pretty cool, actually.  Too bad about the artist... maybe time to cut your losses and hire someone else?
lordtodd75:
I too wanted something original, I went with "Aemulari". Which is latin for "to emulate" or "emulator". Know matter how much I hear it or see the word on my marquee, it doesn't get old.
nexus6:
i've named mine "retro·arcade". it's basic, but i can live with it ;)
moriartyds:
I named mine "WOPR" paying homage to the classic Wargames flick
GAtekwriter:
I'm a freelance writer, so if you're okay with taking some advice from a freelancer regarding freelancers, here some tips:

1.  Most "reputable" freelancers who have worked a while (including writers and graphic artists) are okay with accepting 1/3 payment when project starts, 1/3 payment on delivery of first draft and final 1/3 on final delivery of proof.  This is how I work and it protects me and YOU.

2.  If you are not familiar with the freelancer, feel free to ask to make 2/3 payment upon delivery of first draft and final 1/3 on delivery of final proof.  I do this often for new clients.

3.  I work with a handful of graphic artists and they are very professional.  I'm sorry to hear about your experience - it's NOT the rule.

4.  Offer some high-resolution color photographs after your cabinet is done to the artist - they like to use stuff like this in their portfolios and I promise very few of them have arcade cabinets to show off. 

5.  And finally, if you have a graphic artist friend - put him/her onto this site - they might like the opportunity to make some additional revenue by offering their services to a completely unique niche.
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