+Mud Puppy Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 (edited) We have been trying to toss around a few ides for a new avater/signature card graphic but have been falling short..maybe one of you amazingly artistic minds could come up with something for us. One of our favorite books is "The Tao of Pooh" (see current avatar) and our signature item is a YinYang Necklace (for now). Perhaps someone could come up with a cool GC related YinYang? Thanks in advance if anyone happens to bite. Us too please! If easiet the yinyang could just be made with a splash of GC colors.... How is this? If you like it I can polish it up a bit more. Edited June 18, 2004 by Chris S Quote Link to comment
+Hydnckr Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 I would love a cool avatar that I can use here as well as for my sig cards, profile page, etc.... hydncker I really like your current avatar, but here's something different that would work well as a stamp or coin. EDITED I hate to be a pain in the a** but since this is sooooo close to being exactly what I want.... Can the arms be a bit thinner ? more like the ones in the black and white figure Can the outline of the state be larger and be "around" the entire stick figure ? or more centered around the GPS body ( the words/cities don't have to be in the outline ) and finally can my geocaching name be spelled correctly ? Hope I'm not being picky Please and thank you Quote Link to comment
MustangPhreak&Phate Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 That's cool too ChrisS! Okay, just one (maybe two requests) can it be a Etrex Legend? OR, If you could find a Pony (Mustang) that would fit, that would be great substitute. Either way we like both of the yinyangs we have seen so far! THANKS! Quote Link to comment
"Paws"itraction Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 (edited) I think y'all are absolutely wonderful to offer your help to us artistically challenged cachers. If you're still in the avatar-making mode, would you mind terribly taking a run at one for me? We cache as "Paws"itraction, because I'm in the automotive industry and one member of the caching team is Kai, our dog. He's a German Shepherd / Siberian Husky cross (looks mostly Shepherd). Our GPSr is a Magellan SporTrak. Can you do anything with that? Maybe a cartoon GS dog driving a 4-wheeler or looking at a GPS or one with wheels instead of paws? Or I'm sure you can come up with something better. Thanks awfully, and if you don't want to tackle this one, that's entirely OK. Thanks again. This is Kai. (If the IMG link worked; I hope it did.) <preview> Ah-ha! It did. Edited June 18, 2004 by "Paws"itraction Quote Link to comment
+4dingdongz Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 (edited) Hello Avatar....r u there? Yeahhhh! I did it. Edited June 18, 2004 by 4dingdongz Quote Link to comment
+EWDaron10 Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 The avatar that I am using came with a software package that I installed. Can't remember now which one though. All I did to it was add the text "Which way to the cache" using Photoshop 5.0 LE. If anyone has any other ideas, I would love to hear them. I am also thinking about making this into a signature item using inkjet compatable Shrinky Dink material. Quote Link to comment
+AmishHacker Posted June 18, 2004 Author Share Posted June 18, 2004 (edited) I AM SOOOOOO SORRY I have been very busy with work and then my CPU got a virus. Well I hope to do some soon for you all. Thanks Mud Puppy for picking up my slack I will be back Edited June 18, 2004 by AmishHacker Quote Link to comment
+Mud Puppy Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 ....and finally can my geocaching name be spelled correctly ? ... Whoops. Sorry about the typo. Feel free to suggest any tweaks you want. Quote Link to comment
+Mud Puppy Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 (edited) That's cool too ChrisS!Okay, just one (maybe two requests) can it be a Etrex Legend? OR, If you could find a Pony (Mustang) that would fit, that would be great substitute. Either way we like both of the yinyangs we have seen so far! THANKS! Etrex Legend it is. I also cleaned up the edges and such. After looking at it again I'm thinking pooh and the GPS should swap spots. Let me know what you think. Edited June 19, 2004 by Chris S Quote Link to comment
+Mud Puppy Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 ... Well I hope to do some soon for you all. Thanks Mud Puppy for picking up my slack.... No problem. I've had so much fun doing these I'm thinking I should take some graphic design courses. When you get a chance I think Cloudseeker and RustyTLC are both waiting on someone more creative than me. Quote Link to comment
+AmishHacker Posted June 19, 2004 Author Share Posted June 19, 2004 (edited) CloudChaser This is just one avatar...there is a full logo and maybe a bigger avatar to follow. Edited June 19, 2004 by AmishHacker Quote Link to comment
+rusty_tlc Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 What Chris said. No wait, Chris is very creative. I just want something he, and I, aren't good at. Quote Link to comment
+mcweb Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 "Paws"itraction Here's a start. I started having problems trying to do what I wanted with this image. Maybe someone can take over for me, or come up with something better. I guess it too late and I don't have the mental stamina to keep at it. The others put me to shame anyway. I just have fun trying to figure it out (usually). Sorry. McWeb Quote Link to comment
+Differentpath Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 We're ooking for logo / Avatar ideas for "Team Differentpath" Differentpath was originally inspired by a famous poem. But I'm sure no one here has ever heard of it... Quote Link to comment
Dino Hunters Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 I have limited tools on my laptop - so look for a nicer version on Mon. Here's a rough version for BlueGrassGyrl. Quote Link to comment
rayjacko & the navigator Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 I have worked out how to place the avatar, now thanks Chris, Anyone who feels they can make suitable changes please feel free to do so. I would like a more "firetruck appearance" and the roo could also be changed if you like. Quote Link to comment
+Mud Puppy Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 I have worked out how to place the avatar, now thanks Chris, Anyone who feels they can make suitable changes please feel free to do so. I would like a more "firetruck appearance" and the roo could also be changed if you like. If you like the idea I'll play with it more early next week. That was just a "rough" to see if you liked the concept. Yes or no to the roo? you decide. Quote Link to comment
+harleycache Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 (edited) I've been trying to come up with a new one for me. How does this one look? Edited June 19, 2004 by harleycache Quote Link to comment
rayjacko & the navigator Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 Thanks chris, could the roo have a helmet? Ray Quote Link to comment
+Bluegrass Gyrl Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 DinoHunters: Love it!!! Looking foward to Monday...but this one looks darn good. THANKS!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
uperdooper Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 I've been trying to come up with a new one for me. How does this one look? this is my favorite one yet. love the colors. Quote Link to comment
+GOT GPS? Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 Well, Heres my input: This is ME in THERE as Geoffr524. I live in that virtual world from time to time. I use a GPS 60C Quote Link to comment
Cachengrab Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 Cachengrab: Thanks for the effort, but I don't understand the avatar. Of course, when it's explained I'll probably say "Oh, I get it now", but at the moment I'm just confused. Regards, - Mark (S-4-C) It's a play on your nic... those are piggy banks. Hey Cachengrab, maybe slots on the backs might help. It could be just a bit too subtle without them. Like stated above with many nights of straight nightshifts and a blurred life I have not been able to get back here to reply. I will revamp,restyle and rework if you would like. Quote Link to comment
+Differentpath Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 (edited) Do you need help with a current Avatar? " " Important! If you make any changes to your profile and they do not update in the forums, click on the "Register" link on the forums page and it will send you to a page to update those settings. " " I went to the forums page (( http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/ )) and there is no "REGISTER" link. Ummm... I think I followed all instructions, and still have no avatar showing up. I didn't want to bother anyone, but ---- help? Diff Edited June 20, 2004 by Differentpath Quote Link to comment
+Differentpath Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 We're ooking for logo / Avatar ideas for "Team Differentpath" Differentpath was originally inspired by a famous poem. But I'm sure no one here has ever heard of it... Ok, I got an Avatar to work, but not by the instructions I was provided... The deign of the site has changed and so the instructions quoted are not exact, per se ... but other newbies are NOT going to try it out. They will clog up the forum with whining. How about changing the instructional page to log in upload a picture My Cache Page Click on "PROFILE" that way it would be a catch-all for those who have tried, and those who have not tried - and they will have an image ready to go. I think that will cut back on the # of peeps flagging you down on the superhighway. - Diff Quote Link to comment
+Cloudchaser Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 AmishHacker: I love it! thank you so much! When I get home in a few days I'll play with adding it as my avatar. Thanks again! Cloudchaser Quote Link to comment
+AmishHacker Posted June 21, 2004 Author Share Posted June 21, 2004 HUNTNLADY Just playing around Quote Link to comment
MustangPhreak&Phate Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 ChrisS, think you are right... Pooh and the etrex might look better swapping sides. oh and could you 'fix' the big one too? Thanks soo much!! McWeb, we still liked yours too, just with different colors. Thanks to both! Quote Link to comment
+Mud Puppy Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 ChrisS, think you are right... Pooh and the etrex might look better swapping sides.oh and could you 'fix' the big one too? Thanks soo much!! Done. See image in post above. Quote Link to comment
+Snoogans Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 HUNTNLADY Just playing around ooooooooooo, THAT'S Kewl. Sn gans Quote Link to comment
+sept1c_tank Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 HUNTNLADY Just playing around ooooooooooo, THAT'S Kewl. Sn gans Yes! That looks like the Huntnlady I know! Quote Link to comment
TwentySeven Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 AmishHacker and the rest, those are great! I Lack talent. IF you would like to create an avatar with my handle in your spare time I would appreciate that. Subjects for avitar: 27 in any form, written or otherwise. Weird Al Yankovic. My geocache Biography. Thank you! Shane Quote Link to comment
"Paws"itraction Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 "Paws"itraction McWeb Thanks, McWeb, it looks great! But could you replace the Geocaching logo with something else? Jeremy's requested we not put Geocaching logos in our avatars. Thanks! "Paws"itraction Quote Link to comment
+mcweb Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 "Paws"itraction McWeb Thanks, McWeb, it looks great! But could you replace the Geocaching logo with something else? Jeremy's requested we not put Geocaching logos in our avatars. Thanks! "Paws"itraction Yeah, what would you like in its place? I didn't realize we couldn't use it. I just thought we couldn't alter it. My bad. Give me some suggestions and I'll see what I can come up with. McWeb Quote Link to comment
+mcweb Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 "Paws"itraction I changed it up. Tried two different approaches. You can choose the one you like better. McWeb Quote Link to comment
+AmishHacker Posted June 23, 2004 Author Share Posted June 23, 2004 HUNTNLADY Just playing around ooooooooooo, THAT'S Kewl. Sn gans Yes! That looks like the Huntnlady I know! Yea but she stated that she is not going to use it but thats ok Quote Link to comment
+Hydnckr Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 ....and finally can my geocaching name be spelled correctly ? ... Whoops. Sorry about the typo. Feel free to suggest any tweaks you want. I like this one a lot, can I get the same thing without my geocaching name on it ? Thanks Quote Link to comment
"Paws"itraction Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 Thanks again, mcweb! I've forwarded the avatar pix to the other half of the caching team that has a vote and we'll very likely start using one of your soon! They're GREAT. -"Paws"itraction Quote Link to comment
"Paws"itraction Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 We loved the avatar with the "Paws"itraction script across the car, but you can't really make out any detail when it's avatar size. I'm still using it - because I do like it, but is there a way to make it a little bigger or sharper or something? Quote Link to comment
+mcweb Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 Maybe this will work better. Quote Link to comment
Dino Hunters Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 (edited) A bit more work for Blue Grass Gyrl. This is a little smoother than my first posting... But at 75 pixels = much too small to read. Here's an attampt to make the idea taller and less wide. (also toyed with the colours a bit) Can this be read at 75 pix wide ? Or for something completely different... Edited June 23, 2004 by Dino Hunters Quote Link to comment
+AmishHacker Posted June 23, 2004 Author Share Posted June 23, 2004 I like it...if anything it looks like grass and then if you look harder you get a surprize Quote Link to comment
+Doc-Dean Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 I like it...if anything it looks like grass and then if you look harder you get a surprize hmmm... I tried and it gave me a headache! Surprise! Quote Link to comment
+Bluegrass Gyrl Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Great job!! LOVE IT!! Thank you so much!!! Quote Link to comment
+Gizmo & Brazin Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Maybe this will work better. Hi Mcweb...I know this may be totally wrong, but something bothered me about this pic and it hit tonight what. Does it look (to anyone else) like the dog is facing the back of the car? I know the headlights are yellow and taillights red, but the car is shorter in front than in back, which to my eye looks like the dog is facing the wrong way. Other than that I love your creation and since it's not my avatar, maybe I shouldn't even offer the suggestion, but I am. And it is only a suggestion. Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 (edited) Not all cars have the motor in the front eh? Not to mention the wind is going in the right direction, the headlights are in the same direction and the taillights are where they should be. Edited June 24, 2004 by TotemLake Quote Link to comment
+Squealy Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Being a techno-moron - can someone help me with this - it won't be my avatar - but I do need it for something GC related - possibly a new sig item - I need a purple hand print (right hand) any help would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment
+Gizmo & Brazin Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Not all cars have the motor in the front eh? I know...I know....But there are some things that just look right, like the American flag blowing in a breeze to the right. When the breeze blows the other way and the flag faces left...well it just looks odd, at least in a picture. Kind of like cars with motors in the trunks! Quote Link to comment
Dino Hunters Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 I need a purple hand print (right hand) any help would be much appreciated. Will this do ? It can be flipped if this is a left hand. Quote Link to comment
"Paws"itraction Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Thanks mcweb, that one worked just great! It's a sportscar. An MG, right? I always wanted one of those... Quote Link to comment
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