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Title: My First Attempt at a MaLa Layout
Post by: 97thruhiker on July 28, 2006, 12:21:43 am

I finally had some free time tonight to attempt my first MaLa layout.  I have been messing around with the free program "Inkscape" the last couple of days (a great alternative to Adobe Illustrator if want something free) and got the basics down.  I did a Google image search and found some Donkey Kong images and threw this layout together in about 10 minutes.  Now I realize its kinda basic compared to some of the layouts that have been posted on here but I'm extremely happy with this first attempt.  Given a little more time and creativity I could probably come up with some nice layouts, and this is coming from someone who just a couple of weeks ago had trouble even getting a frontend to work.

Title: Re: My First Attempt at a MaLa Layout
Post by: loadman on July 28, 2006, 04:30:04 am

Cool 1st go!

Have you considered curving the text a bit to make it look like it is a reflection on the circular Kong Head bubble?

Title: Re: My First Attempt at a MaLa Layout
Post by: gamecreature on July 28, 2006, 09:35:08 am

Instead of curving, I'd suggest scaling the text size (darn, I'm never next to the program when I'm answering these things) so that it increases in size as it gets closer to the middle. Don't be afraid to have some fun with the colors and fonts, too. Just don't go crazy - one or two fonts is sufficient. See if you can find a pattern for your background - maybe you can find a silhouette of Mario that you can use as a tile in a slightly darker blue.

Title: Re: My First Attempt at a MaLa Layout
Post by: 97thruhiker on July 28, 2006, 05:52:44 pm

Thanks for the suggestions.  I'll play with it some more this weekend and post the results.

Title: Re: My First Attempt at a MaLa Layout
Post by: loadman on July 28, 2006, 05:55:54 pm

I've never made a layout before   :(

My wife does not even like how I arrange the furniture   ;D

Title: Re: My First Attempt at a MaLa Layout
Post by: gamecreature on July 28, 2006, 06:01:16 pm

Quote from: loadman on July 28, 2006, 05:55:54 pm

I've never made a layout before   :(

My wife does not even like how I arrange the furniture   ;D

Yes, my wife usually throws something at me when I can't come up with decent color choices to paint the living room.  :D

Title: Re: My First Attempt at a MaLa Layout
Post by: loadman on July 28, 2006, 06:19:00 pm

I just finished painting the skirting boards. Quite a challenge without pulling up the carpet first. A piece of laminated paper came in handy.

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