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mrtew · Mar 29, 2003, 09:13 PM

All this talk about early OSX themes has got me working on my first real theme again. Yes, "Titanium" was one of the first non-aqua-based themes released and it met almost universal boos and jeers. My feelings were so hurt that I stopped themeing except for my own private 'mods' for years, but I've fixed several of the worst things about it (compare the buttons and apple menu and overall color to what you can still see in my signature image) and I'm actually considering releasing it again when it's done, unless you critics out there can convince me not to! Flame on!

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phillryu · Mar 29, 2003, 09:16 PM

It's not really my style, but it looks a lot better than your sig. I always wondered what your sig was.

wreks · Mar 29, 2003, 09:23 PM

Overall it looks quite cool and original.

I really like the title bar except for the far right widget, seems it should be a light grey like the other widgets. Also the scrolls look too contrasty imo, I wish they matched the titlebar better. Of course the bbx elements look out of place and I'm sure they are.

mrtew · Mar 29, 2003, 09:26 PM

Originally posted by wreks:
Of course the bbx elements look out of place and I'm sure they are.

Yeah, they won't be included!

ARENA · Mar 29, 2003, 10:06 PM

Damn you mrtew! I'm having nightmares tonight!

Adam Betts · Mar 29, 2003, 10:24 PM

The brushed metal window and widgets look good together

mrgaskell · Mar 29, 2003, 11:09 PM

I actually kind of dig it. Wanna send it to me?

If anyone talks stuff, tell them to quit hatin'.

jg

swiz · Mar 30, 2003, 08:53 AM

I think the titlebar, menubar and widgets are a good foudation but the rest of the elements dont mesh well with them. The toolbar background looks like it is from a different theme and all of the scroll elements cold look much better if you simply followed the same aesthetic you used on the titlebar treatment. Just dont be hastey with a quick release. It could be really nice given you take the time to assure all fits well together. I know you can be patient since you have been for so long anyhow.

kovacs · Mar 30, 2003, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by swiz:
I think the titlebar, menubar and widgets are a good foudation but the rest of the elements dont mesh well with them. The toolbar background looks like it is from a different theme and all of the scroll elements cold look much better if you simply followed the same aesthetic you used on the titlebar treatment. Just dont be hastey with a quick release. It could be really nice given you take the time to assure all fits well together. I know you can be patient since you have been for so long anyhow.

I must agree, some parts just don't seem to fit in, the scroll arrows, scroll bar and I think you are using to many different colors, too many shades of grey if you know what I mean ...

However the brushed metal window and the widgets are a perfect match

Isabella · Mar 30, 2003, 02:44 PM

Whauuu!!!
Finally a scheme that I like ;-)

I love the way the different grey shades blend in with the white background. VERY nice! And the menu's... - stunning!!!
Pleeeeaaaase finish this scheme!!! And if you need a beta-tester - I'm ready!!!

Isabella

Osirisis · Mar 30, 2003, 05:00 PM

I like this scheme too. This is the first one that actually makes me consider applying a scheme. Please finish it

The text for the file names is really nice.

headbirth · Mar 30, 2003, 07:33 PM

I like the Safari Buttons...have you considered a Theme based around their look?

wreks · Mar 30, 2003, 08:03 PM

Why'd you change your screenshot? Now all the parts I talked about in my first post aren't showing.. oh well.

mrtew · Mar 30, 2003, 09:23 PM

Originally posted by wreks:
Why'd you change your screenshot? Now all the parts I talked about in my first post aren't showing.. oh well.

That's true.... sorry, here's the original shot I posted....

mrtew · 06:12 PM

And here's a shot of my new scrollbars and arrows that I've been working on all day! I forgot how much work this stuff is!

And here's a beta Extras.rsrc for people to download if they want to look at a work in progress and make suggestions...
http://homepage.mac.com/mrtew/.cv/mr...c.sit-link.sit

TheIceMan · Mar 30, 2003, 11:16 PM

mrtew:
It's turning out VERY nicely. I really like how the icons on Safari looked with the theme. It's got some kind of shiny, metallic sparkle look to it. Keep up the good work.

NetworkShadow · Mar 30, 2003, 11:21 PM

I like the brushed metal look you've got, but I don't like the really shiny round pipe look of everything. I think it's mainly the scroll bars and the menu bar that mess it up for me. A more cold color also might be better than the warm grays you've got. And the one color in the tool bar is kinda not working, if you had the brushed look there it might fit better. Well that's my 2 cents. ^^ but I do like the chrome metal idea. I've got a dark chrome look on my site, you might be interested in.

Atomic Rooster · Mar 31, 2003, 04:13 AM

i like...

good work tewman!

ps...some like flat...some don't...sheeesh!

invisibleX · Mar 31, 2003, 09:01 AM

This is really cool. Needs a little work in spots but overall it looks awesome.

IronPen · Mar 31, 2003, 02:02 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by mrtew:
[B]And here's a shot of my new scrollbars and arrows that I've been working on all day! I forgot how much work this stuff is!

And here's a beta Extras.rsrc for people to download if they want to look at a work in progress and make suggestions...
http://homepage.mac.com/mrtew/.cv/mr...src-binhex.hqx

What do you do with a .rsrc file? I like the original shot better, I think, althought the white font on the black background is hard to read.

Also, what is that font? Is that also the font in iChat in that screenshot? It's really slick.

mrbiiggy2 · Mar 31, 2003, 02:35 PM

I have one word: Ugly.

mrtew · Mar 31, 2003, 06:28 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by IronPen:
[B]

Originally posted by mrtew:
What do you do with a .rsrc file? I like the original shot better, I think, althought the white font on the black background is hard to read.
Also, what is that font? Is that also the font in iChat in that screenshot? It's really slick.

Yeah, I love that font.... I use the Silk Alpha to make it show system wide usually... it's Gil Sans light.

Originally posted by mrbiiggy2:
I have one word: Ugly.

WOW! When I have thoughts like that I usually keep them to myself! I sure am glad you only have one word.... I'd hate to hear any more! (I already mentioned that I cry easily didn't I? )

ender2002 · Mar 31, 2003, 06:33 PM

Originally posted by mrbiiggy2:
I have one word: Ugly.

word. true.

maybe original ideas arent the best.

Osirisis · 06:45 PM

Originally posted by mrtew:
Yeah, I love that font.... I use the Silk Alpha to make it show system wide usually... it's Gil Sans light.

WOW! When I have thoughts like that I usually keep them to myself! I sure am glad you only have one word.... I'd hate to hear any more! (I already mentioned that I cry easily didn't I? )

Nm. (Tried to delete, but couldn't).

Toyin · Mar 31, 2003, 08:23 PM

This is 100x better than the original. Keep up the good work.

Personally, I've given up on major themeing. It's just not worth it (to me).

mrtew · Mar 31, 2003, 11:04 PM

Thanks for the encouragement.
Here's a new shot...... I am making it more liney.

mrbiiggy2 · Apr 1, 2003, 12:23 AM

Originally posted by mrtew:
WOW! When I have thoughts like that I usually keep them to myself! I sure am glad you only have one word.... I'd hate to hear any more! (I already mentioned that I cry easily didn't I? )

Topic: Stop me before I release Titanium again!

I was trying to help.

SwarmyCurve · Apr 1, 2003, 05:33 AM

Originally posted by mrbiiggy2:
Topic: Stop me before I release Titanium again!

I was trying to help.

Yeah... I don't understand your asking us to make you stop. Are we supposed to insult it so you choose not to continue work on it or something?

mrtew · Apr 1, 2003, 05:54 AM

Originally posted by SwarmyCurve:
Yeah... I don't understand your asking us to make you stop. Are we supposed to insult it so you choose not to continue work on it or something?

Originally posted by mrbiiggy2:
Topic: Stop me before I release Titanium again!
I was trying to help.

You guys have got me there. I forgot all about the hilarious title I originally posted for the thread. I guess I was asking for it. I wanted honesty, not fake compliments.... or even forced insults. Just tell me how my theme makes you feel :-]

mrgaskell · Apr 1, 2003, 08:24 AM

I would perhaps get rid of the lines in the drop down menues. I like the "metalic" or clean look better.

jg

mrbiiggy2 · Apr 1, 2003, 12:32 PM

I think the theme lacks any graphical talent, and the gradients are hideous.

How's that for how it makes me feel?

sidecar71 · Apr 1, 2003, 01:11 PM

Looks very cool. I wish I knew how to do all these modifications.....

n8x · Apr 1, 2003, 01:24 PM

i for one think this looks hot.

some of the gradients could be toned down a little for usability's sake, and maybe make the backround of the scroll bars darker so that the um.. scroll things stand out more.

love the widgets though.

Jasoco · Apr 3, 2003, 01:15 AM

I like the "Brushed Metal Replacement" from the original shot. With the lines. Not what you have now.

mrtew · 06:25 PM

Originally posted by Jasoco:
I like the "Brushed Metal Replacement" from the original shot. With the lines. Not what you have now.

Thanks, I agree and have put the lines back the metal windows in and in other places as you can see in the most recent screenshot. The latest unfinished version is available for alpha testers if you want to try it and give me feedback.

http://homepage.mac.com/mrtew/.cv/mr...c.sit-link.sit

NetworkShadow · Apr 3, 2003, 10:27 PM

Originally posted by mrtew:
Thanks, I agree and have put the lines back the metal windows in and in other places as you can see in the most recent screenshot. The latest unfinished version is available for alpha testers if you want to try it and give me feedback.

http://homepage.mac.com/mrtew/.cv/mr...src-binhex.hqx

http://homepage.mac.com/mrtew/Ti5.jpp

It's looking better already, the lines in the tool bar look good, and I love the chrome apple. I'm not sure about the scroll bars though... You might want to play around with them a bit more.