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MindFad · 08:34 PM

SR399

This should make quite a few people happy.

Note the "2004." I am that busy, so I am giving myself that much of a safety net. My apologies. It could be done in a month, or on December 31, but I reserve the right to pull a "BBX Omega" on you guys (I'm so kidding; please, no flames).

I hope this stirs up a little excitement, though. I know there are Metroid fans out there.

mac15 · Apr 7, 2004, 01:56 AM

I hate when people do this

any more details?

MindFad · Apr 7, 2004, 01:58 AM

Sorry for the tease. I haven't made a set in so long, I just got excited.

I guess I should've said that they're going to be icons. Uh, yeah, icons. Not sure if I'm going for a full Finder replacement or not yet, but it's possible (the further in I get).

daimoni · 01:37 PM

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phillryu · Apr 7, 2004, 06:35 AM

Looks very cool! Metroid: Prime was my favorite game in the last few years, and this new icon set seems to have a more realistic style than your others, which I am liking a lot.

Stuphalina · Apr 7, 2004, 07:00 AM

Great to see your woking on something. Looking forward to it!

sanity assassin · Apr 7, 2004, 07:02 AM

damn, mindfad, have you got anything else to show us, like a titlebar?

Kidding my pal, looking forward to seeing it, nice render.

kovacs · Apr 7, 2004, 08:17 AM

Nice teaser

Holigen · Apr 7, 2004, 09:36 AM

Originally posted by somebody:
damn, mindfad, have you got anything else to show us, like a titlebar?

Were talking about icons

Cool teaser.

Caesar2099 · Apr 7, 2004, 09:55 AM

Originally posted by sanity assassin:
Kidding my pal, looking forward to seeing it, nice render.

He was kidding

oh yeah, and cool teaser! I'm gonna go out and buy a gamecube now (no joke)

codywalton · Apr 7, 2004, 10:10 AM

cool.... now if there was a theme to match...

http://www.penny-arcade.com/images/2002/20021113l.gif

derdomi · Apr 7, 2004, 10:14 AM

oh yes.... metroid rocks. can't wait to get my hands on this.

cmove · Apr 7, 2004, 10:40 AM

Nice

bbxstudio · Apr 7, 2004, 11:10 AM

Awesome! Can't wait

Love how this teaser poster thing I started up had become a standard for GUI badasses on both platforms

I find it all very exciting!

NetworkShadow · Apr 7, 2004, 12:04 PM

Sounds cool, but I have a feeling that if you don't releace it by the time you say so, or don't give more details before too long, you'll be getting flames...

Algernnon · Apr 7, 2004, 12:29 PM

You should release it to coincide with the movie, although it looks like it'll be a while:

http://www.comingsoon.net/news.php?id=4202

MindFad · Apr 7, 2004, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by phillryu:
Looks very cool! Metroid: Prime was my favorite game in the last few years, and this new icon set seems to have a more realistic style than your others, which I am liking a lot.

Yeah, I thought it would be cool to mix up the art styles a bit. I was thinking something similar to that old set, but frankly some of the icons are pretty cheesy in that set.

I'm going for a dark and dirty, more realistic Metroid set this time.

Glad people are a little psyched about it.

What does everyone think�go for the full Finder replacement set?

And I'll try to not be shy about posting updates in the future.

dillerX · Apr 7, 2004, 02:43 PM

vote fadster

darkcore · Apr 7, 2004, 04:15 PM

I also think it would be sweet if someone created a metroid-related osx theme. I think it would be slick if someone designed a theme around the look of Samus's suit... IT IS HOT.

Fonzie · Apr 7, 2004, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by MindFad:
What does everyone think�go for the full Finder replacement set?

And I'll try to not be shy about posting updates in the future.

I think a full Finder replacement(CandyBar) would be more satisfying than one or two icons or only folders.

Also I think that you should post all that you're heart desires

MindFad · Apr 7, 2004, 10:30 PM

Originally posted by Fonzie:
I think a full Finder replacement(CandyBar) would be more satisfying than one or two icons or only folders.

Also I think that you should post all that you're heart desires

I was aiming for more than two icons.

I'll post updates, though not too many, as to keep the good stuff for release.

NetworkShadow · Apr 7, 2004, 10:50 PM

Originally posted by darkcore:
I also think it would be sweet if someone created a metroid-related osx theme. I think it would be slick if someone designed a theme around the look of Samus's suit... IT IS HOT.

That's what I thought it was at first. I don't see why anyone shouldn't, it would be a good idea to make a Metroid theme.

MindFad · Apr 9, 2004, 01:15 AM

I went ahead and gave SR388 its own little mini-update site.

MindFad · Apr 9, 2004, 02:25 AM

Hmm, my post isn't reflected in the forum. Weird. database hiccup?

wibs · Apr 9, 2004, 04:25 AM

Originally posted by NetworkShadow:
That's what I thought it was at first. I don't see why anyone shouldn't, it would be a good idea to make a Metroid theme.

wickedfour (joe) and I have talked about a metroid theme. he really wants to do one based on the HUD, but neither of us can come up with a good way to do it. samus's suit isn't something i've heard heard mentioned before, that could be pretty cool too

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MindFad · Apr 10, 2004, 08:20 PM

After about four ideas for a folder, I think I got it. Check out the updates page!

fireside · Apr 11, 2004, 11:52 AM

LOL YOU COULD HACVE HTAT EMYPT CAPSUL AS THE TRASH AND THE ONE WITH THE METROID AS THE TRASH FULL IM SO AWESOME.

MindFad · Apr 11, 2004, 03:36 PM

LOL YOU READ MY MIND LMAOROFLAA!Lol1ol11

MindFad · Apr 11, 2004, 10:24 PM

Made the drag state for the folder.

Don't know what the next update will be.

MetalSnake · Apr 12, 2004, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by MindFad:
Made the drag state for the folder.

http://mindfad.com/previews/sr388/up...ted_folder.gif

Did that ever work for Custom Icons? I always have the problem that the Icon doesn�t change to drag state when it�s not the original Aqua one

boy8cookie · Apr 12, 2004, 07:46 PM

you can create custom icons w/ drag states using iconfactory. I made one of an iBook closed + when sumthingwas dragged to it, it opened.

MindFad · Apr 12, 2004, 08:13 PM

What he said.

Finished the external drive icon. So far, I have a list of 73 icons to make, which will possibly increase or decrease (haven't decided on some things yet, including adding and taking some out of the list).

Anyhow, the external drive:

MindFad · Apr 13, 2004, 11:19 PM

Removable drive: check.

MindFad · Apr 15, 2004, 08:09 PM

Quick update.

I may hold off on the next few, to save the goodies for the release.

Holigen · Apr 15, 2004, 11:12 PM

Oooh, I like the colors. Nice and vibrant. Keep it up

MindFad · Apr 21, 2004, 01:42 AM

Varia Suit!

TheIceMan · Apr 21, 2004, 08:50 AM

MindFad: It's looking mighty nice!

eyevaan · May 18, 2004, 12:56 PM

Originally posted by MindFad:
Varia Suit!

these are gorgeous...

Komisar · May 18, 2004, 03:51 PM

Those are cool as hell... i dont care what time they come out as long as they do... i like the 3d style you added on these

demograph68 · 05:08 PM

Would these icons look better if the texture was more subtle? It looks as if the contrast is too harsh. Or then again, it could be my screen.

MindFad · May 18, 2004, 04:13 PM

They've gone through some changes in the lighting and contrast department, especially the ones shown, but they're basically the same. Guidelines schminelines. No one follows them. Icons need some style nowadays, anyway.

demograph68 · May 18, 2004, 05:11 PM

MindFad, could you show off an icon against a patterned background? The black makes it hard to see how it's masked. I wish I knew how to use Cinema 4D like you. It looks very complicated.

fireside · May 18, 2004, 05:34 PM

Originally posted by demograph68:
Would these icons look better if the texture was more subtle? It looks as if the contrast is too harsh. Or then again, it could be my screen.

Zimphire · May 18, 2004, 09:28 PM

Looks good.

Komisar · May 18, 2004, 09:33 PM

I sorta agree with fireside....... the more subtle the better... it strains the eyes a lil

Makki · May 18, 2004, 10:00 PM

Please release this theme soon i am so waiting for it i luv it man i like the look of the teaser site and i am down with this man pls pls even a preview vesion pls pls

Makki

MindFad · May 19, 2004, 12:33 AM

Originally posted by demograph68:
MindFad, could you show off an icon against a patterned background? The black makes it hard to see how it's masked. I wish I knew how to use Cinema 4D like you. It looks very complicated.

Cinema4D isn't so hard. I've still plenty to learn. I'd still consider myself a bit of an amateur with it. These are pretty basic models. Most of the work is Photoshop, though. Patience, practice, and fooling around.

JoE950 · May 19, 2004, 02:31 AM

if you can get the morph ball perfect ill get excited. nothing is cooler than the morph ball!

NetworkShadow · May 19, 2004, 01:36 PM

Originally posted by JoE950:
if you can get the morph ball perfect ill get excited. nothing is cooler than the morph ball!

There's different forms of it too in Prime that would all make cool icons.

MindFad · May 19, 2004, 02:17 PM

Originally posted by NetworkShadow:
There's different forms of it too in Prime that would all make cool icons.

Indeed.