Forum Icons

**Joe Redifer** · 07-17-2011, 07:07 PM

that's not quite what I meant. When I said every icon should be from a different game, I was trying to say that more than one game should be represented. Since this isn't Sonic-16, it would be weird to have only Sonic themed icons.

I agree and I wasn't targeting you (or anyone) specifically, just the overall thought that is so far prevailing in this thread about how something from this game would be appropriate because it has a graphic of a lock or a jail cell or whatever, regardless of what the "open" thread icon is.

**Cornholio857** · 07-18-2011, 08:20 AM

If the Chaos Emerald wouldn't work perhaps I could do a mock-up with a Chaos Emerald Monitor. (When my Internet at home is back up) As before, I know this isn't a Sonic only site. But since no one else really posted ideas before me, I went with the first thing that popped into my mind. Now, if we want icons from multiple games, or icons that aren't even game related, let me brain-storm a little throughout the day, do some mock-ups on paper, etc. I'm positive something will come to mind.

EDIT: OK, an idea. What if you used the Icons we have, but replace the BGs with Sega ones. The Red Stripes, Blue Stripes, Yellow Stripes and Back and Gray Grid with the Speech Balloon, Lock, etc on them. I can do some mock-ups when I get home as I am at work and can't do it here.

For the Icon representing you posted here(Green one)

Perhaps we could use Sonic's hand giving a Thumbs-Up?

**Cornholio857** · 07-19-2011, 08:51 PM

Sorry to double post, but I completed my Mock-Ups.

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I by no means claim to be a great graphic artist. But as you can see from my mock-ups, you can get an idea of what I was talking about using the Sega Stripes and such as BGs to the Icons. If anyone has any suggestions, or want to improve upon my idea, be my guest.

**eddiespruce** · 07-20-2011, 03:04 AM

Originally Posted by Cornholio857

Sorry to double post, but I completed my Mock-Ups.

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I by no means claim to be a great graphic artist. But as you can see from my mock-ups, you can get an idea of what I was talking about using the Sega Stripes and such as BGs to the Icons. If anyone has any suggestions, or want to improve upon my idea, be my guest.

Those icons look great! Rep'd

**Phantar** · 07-20-2011, 03:18 AM

What's the "unread" symbol supposed to be? That thing within the speech bubble I mean...

And I don't know, I think the lock in the third icon is way too big... and no offense, but it looks like an ass to me...

Finally, I find the idea of using the Genesis case design as a background for the icons brilliant. However, I would stick to no more than two different background designs for all of the icons, as the forum would just look cluttered if there were too many different icon colors onscreen (just think of an old mid-90s geocities site and you know what I mean...).

But how about using different Sonic Monitors over the classic black grid background? With "working" monitors for unread, "broken" monitors for read topics? That could work, I think...

**Joe Redifer** · 07-20-2011, 05:17 AM

I think the unread bubble is supposed to be the "CD" logo from the original Sega CD. I don't think the speech bubble is necessary, though.

**Cornholio857** · 07-20-2011, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by Phantar

What's the "unread" symbol supposed to be? That thing within the speech bubble I mean...

And I don't know, I think the lock in the third icon is way too big... and no offense, but it looks like an ass to me...

Finally, I find the idea of using the Genesis case design as a background for the icons brilliant. However, I would stick to no more than two different background designs for all of the icons, as the forum would just look cluttered if there were too many different icon colors onscreen (just think of an old mid-90s geocities site and you know what I mean...).

But how about using different Sonic Monitors over the classic black grid background? With "working" monitors for unread, "broken" monitors for read topics? That could work, I think...

I know it (Third One) looks like ass.

I drew the whole thing by hand in about 5 minutes. I really made these so people could get an idea of what I was saying with a visual aid. Also, I do not claim to be a great graphic artist. I also tossed the idea around with Sonic Monitors, broken and unbroken. And thanks for liking the Genesis case idea, I thought it was pretty good myself.

When I get home, I'll touch them up, show some different ones. I'll also give Joe's idea with no speech balloon a try.

EDIT: Thanks for the input guys!!!

**Phantar** · 07-20-2011, 08:34 AM

^^ I didn't say it looks like ass... I said it looks like AN ass... you know? buttocks? behind? bottom? rear? backside? heinie? keister? tush?

**Cornholio857** · 07-20-2011, 08:39 AM

Hahahaha!!! I see it now!

I'll also give your ideas a try tonight as well. Classic grid with Monitors. I should have them posted by Friday. Should. But my schedule is crazy ATM.