Narkath's Avatar/Signature thread

Narkath · Post by **Narkath** » 05 Apr 2005, 20:04

List update:
Monty
Zell_D
Uber_Guy
Slasher
Abatis

Slasher · Post by **Slasher** » 06 Apr 2005, 06:50

Hehehhe, I see your sig says semi-retiring...

If you feel you wish to take a break, please be honest and tell me... Ill go whip up a sig or get someone to make one... Tis be fine, I didnt read your sig before asking...

So, up to it?

Zell · Post by **Zell** » 06 Apr 2005, 12:45

Seeing as you are still busy with Monty's avi and sig, I think it is OK to change what I want.

The avi I want is good.
But the sig...
Would you rather mix a picture of a horse with a knight on it, and a pic with a dragon firing a ball of something out of it's mouth.
That would be cool.
And for the writing, can you rather put "Knight of the Round Table" and "Hometown Hero" on it.

The avi is cool, but Just to know, would it be possible to change this
http://web.tiscali.it/fedestory/avatarzell.gif
into a 16kb avi??? With the guys permission of course.

sun_walka · Post by **sun_walka** » 07 Apr 2005, 16:53

Hey Narkath, sun_walka here, member of the knights of the round table, and very pleased to meet you.

I have studied your work (that's scattered thoughout this thread and others) extensively, and I have only one thing to say about all of it....wow.

I am sorry to inconvinience you in any way by requesting this if I have, but could you please make me a signature for the usergroup ( "Knights of the round table") which I've joined as well?

I'm terribly busy at the moment (exams are here thnx to the fact that it's nearly the end of the semester) and can't get to doing my own siggie, so I thought I'd ask you, if you're not to busy...I'd really appreaciate it.

I myself just let someone down who approached me asking me to do a sig for them, so I'm really pressed as you can see.

I will accept any verdict which you pass.

Yours sincerely,

sun_walka.

Edit: oops, I forgot what to ask for.

Well, could you pliz make it have a chrome background, so it can go with my old avie (I don't wanna change that) and add a sword stuck in a rock in the middle of it with the words above it "Knight of the Round Table"? Thnx.

Narkath · Post by **Narkath** » 11 Apr 2005, 20:59

I'm out people. No more stuff from me. Nasty of me, I know, I feel like doodoo about it, but I thought I'd better tell you guys than keep you all waiting.

Sorry

*Off to change title of sig*

sun_walka · Post by **sun_walka** » 12 Apr 2005, 09:59

Dang, oh well, thnx anyways dude, Kher-Zha already made me an ava, I guess I'll just pop "Member of the knights of the Round table" under my siggie and use his avie, no worries.

Ps: *whispers*

I'll just say to the other knights that chrome symbolizes my armour glitter.

Kher-za · Post by **Kher-za** » 12 Apr 2005, 12:50

it was just a quick thing and it doesn't fit in with the knights profile unless you want to be a futuristic knight from 2500AD. if you want a knight sig+av then you are going to have to wait.

sun_walka · Post by **sun_walka** » 12 Apr 2005, 18:19

Yeah, it's cool, I'll wait as long as is necessary, but somehow I want to actually keep this current look, I'll just tell the others that I'm a mech knight and I'll pop "Knight of the Round Table" in at the bottom of my sig so that they think of me as a knight.

jee · Post by **jee** » 12 Apr 2005, 18:22

Actually, I have just fallen in luv

I have always loved the way those incredible robots can be sooo gentle... and who said that we are only consentrating on the "ancient" ? this is fantasy ....

Post by **neon_chameleon** » 12 Apr 2005, 23:45

Look guys see what you did, you broke Narkath! lol

Narkath, maybe start charging for them?

Anyway, I know many will disagree with me on this (not something new), but I feel forum posters should maybe attempt making their own signatures or even get a friend to help them make one. Yes I realise great graphic design programs are expensive and difficult to come by, but there are free/inexpensive ones out there. Even though the sigs won't be any where as great as Narkath (as well as the likes of Retro_X, SybraGrey, Disruptor and Leigh, etc..) could do, but at least you know you made it and it's something to be proud of and work at as it's something personal. Just an idea, my 2 cents, anyway.

Having said this I think a "round of applause" should go to Narkath for all the amazing signatures and avatars he has produced, and the ones he might do sometime later.

Rid1 · Post by **Rid1** » 13 Apr 2005, 04:28

My AV and My SIG courtesy of Myself! Try it and you'll surprise yourself!
Done with Irfanview, Paint Shop Pro 7 and Animation Shop 3!

Zell · Post by **Zell** » 13 Apr 2005, 07:31

I agree with you on one thing Neon: Narkath made works of art.
BUT, you know well that I cannot make an avatar. Those like your brother who know computers well, know how to make good avis and sigs.
But all I know is Paint, and I am sure that most other people are the same.
As making a friend do it, HeXie promised me, but he is SOOOO busy, as are many other people.
Other forums have Avatar Shops (you don't actually BUY them), and I don't see why this forum shouldn't have people like Narkath too.
But anyways. Enjoy your retirement Narkath.
Zell.

Off-The-Chart · Post by **Off-The-Chart** » 13 Apr 2005, 08:03

Same here Rid1... Fun to try and do some yourself but when it comes to downsizing it it becomes a bit sad...

Post by **neon_chameleon** » 13 Apr 2005, 23:32

Zell_D wrote:I agree with you on one thing Neon: Narkath made works of art.

No doubt. Booya!

BUT, you know well that I cannot make an avatar. Those like your brother who know computers well, know how to make good avis and sigs.
But all I know is Paint, and I am sure that most other people are the same.
As making a friend do it, HeXie promised me, but he is SOOOO busy, as are many other people.
Other forums have Avatar Shops (you don't actually BUY them), and I don't see why this forum shouldn't have people like Narkath too.
But anyways. Enjoy your retirement Narkath.
Zell.

Well great for those forums. I only had Paint as well (remembering the days), but as long as you have an internet connection, a little dedication and oh bunch of free time (ie. varsity holidays/leave time for work) you can make your very own personal masterpiece, but wait there's more, act now and you will receive, at no additional cost a handy dandy blade sharpener, yours absolutely free if you call within the next 1/2 hour....

Retro_X · Post by **Retro_X** » 14 Apr 2005, 02:05

*TAKE OVER*

*ahem*

Anyways, if you guys want to request avatars and signatures, you are most welcome to request at ZeroSe7en | http://www.07designs.com/ It's my own graphic design community (recently restarted)

sun_walka · Post by **sun_walka** » 14 Apr 2005, 09:52

I strongly reccomend you guys check it out, it's really good, in fact, a friend of mine is absolutely hooked to it(07 designs).

Zell · Post by **Zell** » 14 Apr 2005, 21:02

Booya. So when will you deliver my sharpener?
Lol.

Narkath · Post by **Narkath** » 14 Apr 2005, 22:48

I has been broked! LOL

Thank you, thank you, one and all...for the praise, for the encouragement.

If it is possible, someone should put up a sticky tutorial on making an avatar and sig using free programs like The GIMP and painter.
With pointers like, "The key to making a good avatar and sig, besides finding/making the right picture, is a good initial crop/positioning!" and, "Don't underestimate a good border" and, "make sure you don't resize to hell and gone."

Tiza · Post by **Tiza** » 14 Apr 2005, 23:20

www.07design.com (go to the downloads section)

They have a great forum and tutorial downloads of how to make sigs and avatars

DO a www.google.com search and you should find a few handy tutorials

Retro_X · Post by **Retro_X** » 14 Apr 2005, 23:46

Tiza wrote:www.07design.com (go to the downloads section)

They have a great forum and tutorial downloads of how to make sigs and avatars

DO a www.google.com search and you should find a few handy tutorials

We are currently rebuilding our video tutorial database.

So at the moment there's not too many downloads.

Narkath · Post by **Narkath** » 15 Apr 2005, 00:22

Tiza wrote:www.07design.com (go to the downloads section)

They have a great forum and tutorial downloads of how to make sigs and avatars

DO a www.google.com search and you should find a few handy tutorials

Well then the sticky should be in the form of links to tutorials. Along with links to pictures, resources, and official software home pages. (people are too lazy to google)
We could add our own tips and tricks as well.
Something like this:

======Graphics Programs=======
2D
- Link to Photoshop: (proprietary) (description)
- Link to The GIMP: (open source) (description)
- Link to Paint: (Free with Windows) (description)
- Link to Pixia: (Free?) (descrip)
- Link to Inkscape (Open Source)
- Link to Coral Painter: (yak) (yakyak)
- Link to Coral Draw: (yak) (yakyak)
3D
- Link to Blender3D: (yak) (yakyak)
- Link to Terragen: (yak) (yakyak)
=========================

=========Resources=========
PHOTOSHOP STUFF
- Links to Photoshop brushes
- Links to Photoshop shapes
PICTURES
- Links to Free Pics
========================

==========tuts===========
PHOTOSHOP
**effects**
tuts here
**sigs/avvies**
tuts here

THE GIMP
tuts here

CATEGORY 3
tuts here
=======================

======general CG stuff======
stuff here like sites boards etc
======================

Narkath · Post by **Narkath** » 02 May 2005, 20:06

I know I said I've retired but I was bored.

Abatis · Post by **Abatis** » 02 May 2005, 21:16

meaning? are you open to requests again?

Narkath · Post by **Narkath** » 02 May 2005, 21:52

Sorry, no.

Narkath · Post by **Narkath** » 08 May 2005, 17:43

Felt creative and decided to tackle monty's one.
Part of my new Clear-Edge range...Range, meaning I might use the same border (minus the swords) in the other sigs/avs when I do get to them.
Note:
The avatar will look tranparent when in placed well, where avatars should be placed.