The Arch-Games logo creation contest! [Winner posted!]

sand_man · 2009-12-01 02:42:44

Most of the are really impressive. It would be a shame to only pick one.
Can't you do some fancy php magic and randomly choose a different one every time the page loads?

olovram · 2009-12-01 03:03:57

sand_man wrote:

Most of the are really impressive. It would be a shame to only pick one.
Can't you do some fancy php magic and randomly choose a different one every time the page loads?

+1

Ranguvar · 2009-12-01 03:27:49

Cool, but it wouldn't be very recognizable as a "brand" then

mikesd · 2009-12-01 09:43:31

One idea I had though the execution is lacking. Posted in the hopes it may provide inspiration to others. [SVG]

Another idea is a logo based on nethack? Might look OK. If no one else puts one together I'll see what I can come up with on the weekend.

So far I still like the GraveyardPC's asteroids logo or PJ's last joystick logo. It's great to see some vector art.

Daenyth · 2009-12-01 10:10:28

As ranguvar says.. I think it's important to pick one. We'll save the others though. Perhaps we can come up with a way to use them.

rson: Perhaps make pacman's mouth area a second mini arch logo? Might look cool.

Gen2ly · 2009-12-01 10:20:59

mikesd wrote:

http://blog.sambodata.com/arch_game_logo_idea.png
One idea I had though the execution is lacking. Posted in the hopes it may provide inspiration to others. [SVG]
Another idea is a logo based on nethack? Might look OK. If no one else puts one together I'll see what I can come up with on the weekend.
So far I still like the GraveyardPC's asteroids logo or PJ's last joystick logo. It's great to see some vector art.

Huhu, that's cool. That's cool. I know it's supposed to be for tetris but for some reason it reminds me of tron.

rson451 · 2009-12-01 13:16:54

Daenyth wrote:

As ranguvar says.. I think it's important to pick one. We'll save the others though. Perhaps we can come up with a way to use them.
rson: Perhaps make pacman's mouth area a second mini arch logo? Might look cool.

I knew someone was going to suggest that I'll see if I can tweak it on my lunch break. If someone else wants to, that's fine too.

skwid · 2009-12-01 13:30:30

LOL at the NES Zapper one... hehe. I really dig thte pixel looking ones...

Procyon · 2009-12-01 14:41:32

GraveyardPC wrote:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/519931/archgames-lightgun.png
Here's a weird one for the duck hunt lovers.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/519931/archgames-lightgun.svg

Reminded me of a space ship at first.

Can you make one that is a space ship?

Daenyth · 2009-12-01 15:14:51

Maybe the one from galaga?

GraveyardPC · 2009-12-01 15:56:25

Ha, I'll see what I can do.

Daenyth · 2009-12-01 16:01:46

Hmm... might be interesting to have "gAmes" where A=logo

GraveyardPC · 2009-12-01 17:16:13

OMFG, that was the most time consuming thing I've ever done. But I just...couldn't...stop!
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/519931/archgames-galaga.svg

PJ · 2009-12-01 19:09:06

svg

For the 'games' part in the logo I have tried to use the same font that the official logo uses. (or that is at least what I think I am doing).
Well, that old thread brings back a lot of memories...

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dunc · 2009-12-01 20:51:55

I was about to post that nobody seems to have the proportions of the "arch" and "games" text right, but PJ has just nailed it. Nice logo too.

I think the Asteroids concept has promise though, even if GraveyardPC's original rendering was a bit over-complicated. Might be worth revisiting.

I'm not sure I'll enter this time. I'm not really much of a PC gamer; the inspiration isn't coming as easily.

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PJ · 2009-12-01 21:26:16

dunc wrote:

but PJ has just nailed it. Nice logo too.

Thanks!

dunc wrote:

I think the Asteroids concept has promise though, even if GraveyardPC's original rendering was a bit over-complicated. Might be worth revisiting.

I have to agree on that but I don't know how it could be simplified without losing the concept of Asteroids. Maybe someone else knows...

I'm not sure I'll enter this time. I'm not really much of a PC gamer; the inspiration isn't coming as easily.

I am not that much of a gamer anymore, I used to be a gamer 7 or 8 years ago. I am just doing this for fun! (and of course for good old memories)

thayer · 2009-12-01 21:47:44

No matter what logo is chosen I would just caution that it's a fine line between fair use and infringement. Given our package manager, I would avoid associating any Arch-related logos with Namco/Midway licensed products--there is no connection between the two and we should not allude to one.

Good luck with the contest!

@dunc, PJ: That thread brings back good and not-so-good memories! FWIW dunc, I pimped your logo when I met Judd and gang last month...I still think it was one of the best!

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Daenyth · 2009-12-01 22:06:15

Thayer brings up a good point. I think the pacman ones would probably push us into trademark infringement, which is a can of worms I'd rather leave unopened. I think we'll have to have some restraint with these unless we get word allowing it.

rson451 · 2009-12-01 22:44:15

thayer wrote:

No matter what logo is chosen I would just caution that it's a fine line between fair use and infringement. Given our package manager, I would avoid associating any Arch-related logos with Namco/Midway licensed products--there is no connection between the two and we should not allude to one.

Does this mean someone should consider changing the output of pacman -V? A logo is understandably a different use case, but still.

panuh · 2009-12-01 23:11:56

The Arch-logo itself is kind of shaped like a trigger pad. A little unhandy but still...

I'm a too unable in graphics design to realize my idea but maybe someone can find use for it, though

PJ · 2009-12-01 23:13:54

mikesd wrote:

http://blog.sambodata.com/arch_game_logo_idea.png
One idea I had though the execution is lacking. Posted in the hopes it may provide inspiration to others. [SVG]

I played a bit with your idea and here is the end result:

svg

Daenyth · 2009-12-01 23:23:25

Nice!

PJ · 2009-12-01 23:24:36

Daenyth wrote:

Nice!

Thanks!

mikesd · 2009-12-02 00:32:40

PJ wrote:

mikesd wrote:
http://blog.sambodata.com/arch_game_logo_idea.png
One idea I had though the execution is lacking. Posted in the hopes it may provide inspiration to others.
I played a bit with your idea...

Yeah, that looks better. I like it.

thoughtcrime · 2009-12-03 21:38:34

GraveyardPC wrote:

Here's a weird one for the duck hunt lovers.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/519931/archgames-lightgun.svg

I like the idea of this one (and your other attempts are good too), but:here's what I think can be improved:
* the font tag isn't as nice (and misplaced - games is smaller)
* the main color isn't the arch blue
* there's too much gray
* it isn't a square anymore

The nintendo lightguns are drawn very well, too :)

PJ wrote:

svg
For the 'games' part in the logo I have tried to use the same font that the official logo uses. (or that is at least what I think I am doing). :cool:
Well, that old thread brings back a lot of memories...

This one is just awesome! The font looks great, the logo should scale (down) well, the main color is blue (though mixed with some fresh red inbetween), the logo still remains a square and the joystick gets cut out perfectly from the usual logo.

Great thread so far :D

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