Cache Canucks Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 Folks, I just received a note from Bryan at Groundspeak and had a pleasant chat with him on the phone. After several back-and-forths with the supplier to get the correct colours for the subdued logo patch nailed down, it would appear that Bryan is now but one step away from seeing him (the supplier) 'get it right'. The latest attempt (see picture below) would have been perfect, if only the lime green detailing had instead been done in the same olive-drab used in the background. Bryan tells me that he'll have the supplier make the correction and - hopefully - we'll soon see the long awaited subdued patch available for sale. Quote Link to comment
+Desert_Warrior Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 That is nice for the green-country crowd. Perhaps they will then do one in tan-brown for us desert folks. I would buy a few of them for sure. Mike. Desert_Warrior (aka KD9KC). El Paso, Texas. Citizens of this land may own guns. Not to threaten their neighbors, but to ensure themselves of liberty and freedom. They are not assault weapons anymore... they are HOMELAND DEFENSE WEAPONS! Quote Link to comment
+Lefty Writer Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Cache Canucks:Folks, I just received a note from Bryan at Groundspeak and had a pleasant chat with him on the phone. After several back-and-forths with the supplier to get the correct colours for the subdued logo patch nailed down, it would appear that Bryan is now but one step away from seeing him (the supplier) 'get it right'. The latest attempt (see picture below) would have been perfect, if only the lime green detailing had instead been done in the same olive-drab used in the background. Bryan tells me that he'll have the supplier make the correction and - hopefully - we'll soon see the long awaited subdued patch available for sale. http://members.aol.com/cachecanucks/private/od_geo.jpg Now that's one hoo-ah lookin patch! P carpe cerevisi Remove the NOSPAM from my e-mail to contact me. Quote Link to comment
+TeamBoonieHat Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 I could almost get away with wearing that on my uniform in the National Guard. Quote Link to comment
umc Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 Its fine the way it is, don't F with it. ______________________________________________________________________________________ Caching without a clue.... Quote Link to comment
+carleenp Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 I like the green as it is. If you make it the same as the background (I figure you are going for the lighter one), it would be too "subdued." Also, if you make it the same as a background color, you lose not only contrast for the key feature, but violate the "three color" rule of basic design. Am I missing something? It seems "subdued" yet pleasing to me as is. Quote Link to comment
Cache Canucks Posted June 13, 2003 Author Share Posted June 13, 2003 quote:Originally posted by carleenp:"...I like the green as it is. If you make it the same as the background (I figure you are going for the lighter one), it would be too "subdued." Also, if you make it the same as a background color, you lose not only contrast for the key feature, but violate the "three color" rule of basic design. Am I missing something? It seems "subdued" yet pleasing to me as is..." The forum discussion over the colours for the proposed subdued design took place months ago, and it's the resulting design from that (rather lengthy) discussion - after being reviewed and approved by the folks at Groundspeak - which Bryan is now working hard towards getting produced. (If we open *that* can of worms again, the thing will never see the light of day... ) [This message was edited by Cache Canucks on June 14, 2003 at 08:12 AM.] Quote Link to comment
+carleenp Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 OK, obviously I missed that. Still, for what it is worth, I like it as is. I would be more likely to purchase it as it is now than if it were only 2 colors. I like "subdued," but that would be too "subdued" for me. Quote Link to comment
+canadazuuk Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 oh, for crying out loud, just change the colour to Soylent Green... they'll likely find this thread anyway... Quote Link to comment
FISUR Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 Speaking of patches, check out the GeoCache Badge by Thredworks. They did a great job. You can download the design for free. (I came across the patch when I was checking out brdad's Public Domain Geocaching Logo site. FISUR Rhode Island Geocaching [This message was edited by FISUR on June 14, 2003 at 05:05 AM.] Quote Link to comment
+GIDEON-X Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 I concur with the Desert_Warrior Tan / Brown for us desert folks ~~~ Mzee ~~~ "And now where" Quote Link to comment
+carleenp Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 I just saw your edit. Yeah, if you have already hashed this out, ignore my comments. I don't want to open a new can or worms for you! Anyway, I bet will look good no matter how it ends up! Quote Link to comment
Cache Canucks Posted June 15, 2003 Author Share Posted June 15, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Desert Warrior:"...That is nice for the green-country crowd. Perhaps they will then do one in tan-brown for us desert folks. I would buy a few of them for sure..." quote:Originally posted by Mzee & Associates:"...I concur with 'Desert Warrior', Tan/Brown for us desert folks..." Perhaps, if(when!) Groundspeak sees how well the OD patch finally turns out and sells, they'll give the idea of a subdued 'desert' version serious consideration as well (if I were living in your neck of the woods, I'd sure lobby for it!). I think that it really boils down to the demand for an item - that is, the quantity that Groundspeak can reasonably expect to sell - warranting their effort and expense to produce it. Aesthetically, I should think that a subdued 'desert' patch could be just as agreeable to TPTB as the OD version (if done using the same 'with due respect to logo integrity' approach). It's probably just a question of how many people would be interested enough to actually buy them. Quote Link to comment
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