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milhouse · Jan 9, 2003, 02:41 PM

I think they all look great, most notably the blue, grey and black.

Awesome.

CarbonG4 · Jan 9, 2003, 06:39 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys, I'll most likely drop the mac-widgets because 1) I don't really like them myself, and 2) you guys don't seem to want them that much either... which is good becuase I'd like to just keep the original design in both blue and graphite preferences.

I think once the grey version is completely finished I'll see how long it would take to do the black and/or blue variants, because from the looks of it there isn't nearly as much that will need to be changed as there was in Watercolor. It all depends on my schedule though, as my time to work on FatalE is gonna drop quite a bit when the Spring semester starts up next week...

::carbon::

Jasoco · Jan 9, 2003, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by CarbonG4:
Thanks for the feedback guys, I'll most likely drop the mac-widgets because 1) I don't really like them myself, and 2) you guys don't seem to want them that much either... which is good becuase I'd like to just keep the original design in both blue and graphite preferences.

I didn't want to say it first but I didn' like the Mac Widgets either. I prefer the ones that belong to the theme.

Can't wait for it either.

Beer Penguin · Jan 10, 2003, 01:13 AM

Originally posted by CarbonG4:
Thanks for the feedback guys, I'll most likely drop the mac-widgets because 1) I don't really like them myself, and 2) you guys don't seem to want them that much either... which is good becuase I'd like to just keep the original design in both blue and graphite preferences.

I think once the grey version is completely finished I'll see how long it would take to do the black and/or blue variants, because from the looks of it there isn't nearly as much that will need to be changed as there was in Watercolor. It all depends on my schedule though, as my time to work on FatalE is gonna drop quite a bit when the Spring semester starts up next week...

::carbon::

I'll gladly do the color variations for you. And this time I know how to edit the localized.rsrc, and the ppats, so I should be of more help. Drop me a line.

iRebound · Jan 12, 2003, 08:31 PM

Carbon, how's the theme coming along? I'm excited to hear that it's almost complete

J_Anderton · Jan 15, 2003, 09:33 PM

Any updates?

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CarbonG4 · Jan 15, 2003, 10:07 PM

There's still some work yet to be done... I completed 12 of the 19 items on my to-do list for the Alpha 4 build today. Once I hit all the items I can test out the Extras.rsrc file and then it'll get any necessary touch-up's before I freeze it for release. Then I get to start on the other fun stuff

In other words, it's going slow and I don't have much time to spend on this theme at the moment. Sorry guys, but I'm doing what I can.

-Carbon

Cerbero · Jan 16, 2003, 03:55 PM

Ohh, this looks great. I used this theme a lot way back before I made the switch. KoL's original is fantastic, but this looks even better, much thanks to the semi-transparent window edges of OS X.
Looking forward to a release, like everyone else

Cerbero · Jan 16, 2003, 04:56 PM

I got bored, so I took the liberty of creating an AboutBox.tiff, a BootPanel.pdf and a loginpanel.tiff, in case you haven't gotten around to finnishing those off. As you can probably see, I used the Finder background image from your Alpha 3 shot as a base to work from. Here are some previews. If you're interested, just drop me a mail

AboutBox:

BootPanel:

loginpanel:

I also made an Aqua Blue.jpg, but that's just a light gray gradient, so I didn't think there was much of a need for posting it

If you're short on time, I could do DMG background images and such if you want me to, if you haven't done them already.

CarbonG4 · Jan 16, 2003, 06:02 PM

Cerbero, wow, I like what you've done and would be glad to use them. I'm definitely short on time and hadn't given much thought to the boot or login panels or buttons, and as you saw the aboutbox image wasn't much to look at that I threw together for one of the alphas.

If you just want to email me the files sometime you can get me at bmuhlach[at]siu[dot]edu or lemme know otherwise here.

Thanks!
-Carbon

CarbonG4 · Jan 18, 2003, 08:17 PM

Alpha 4 screenshot:

http://www.deskmod.com/core.mod?show...&skin_id=23652

Had to post it on Deskmod because my university's webserver is currently down...

Anyway, Alpha 4 is a pretty big update as you can see from the TDL in the screenshot and it's getting close to finsihed, but I still don't have any official release dates for it. I can only hope for the end of this month right now, but no promises.

-Carbon

Jasoco · Jan 18, 2003, 09:17 PM

But I want it now, Daddy! Oh, and by the way.. I want a feast! I want a bean feast!

But mostly I can't wait for FatalE.

swiz · Jan 19, 2003, 02:52 AM

This is looking really tight Carbon. Cant wait to use it.

J_Anderton · Jan 19, 2003, 11:09 AM

Alpha Four looks brilliant Carbon. I can't wait to get my hands on it.

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wagmedia · Jan 19, 2003, 01:19 PM

It looks like you're getting close to being done Carbon. Let me know if you want me to start working on the icons...btw, are there ones I could port over. I'll need them if there are.

Cerbero · Jan 19, 2003, 01:58 PM

wagmedia: There aren't any icons available that have been made specifically for FatalE. At least I think so..

Carbon: Wow, you changed the Item Info color

Didn't think that could be done. All themers should do that.

CarbonG4 · Jan 19, 2003, 04:47 PM

originally posted by Cerbero
Carbon: Wow, you changed the Item Info color Didn't think that could be done. All themers should do that.

Cerbero, yeah I actually picked that little trick up from Mediaman_12. He figured it out when he was working on the Silver variant of my Watercolor port. That's the first time I've seen it done anyway.

For those themers interested it is really easy to modify, it's located in the Extras.rsrc file at clr# 384 -- index 47 (the last swatch color).

-Carbon

swiz · Jan 20, 2003, 12:17 AM

Originally posted by CarbonG4:

For those themers interested it is really easy to modify, it's located in the Extras.rsrc file at clr# 384 -- index 47 (the last swatch color).

-Carbon

Cool, its the little things that count.

KoL · Jan 20, 2003, 05:13 PM

cool
Im looking foward to the icons wagmedia

@ CarbonG4: the theme is looking great

wagmedia · Jan 21, 2003, 01:29 PM

KoL, are there any icons to port over or should I be starting from scratch?

wagmedia · Jan 21, 2003, 05:08 PM

OK, I had some free time and decided to get hopping with the folder icons. Here's how they look:

You can download them here: http://icons.wagmedia.com

Macanoid · Jan 21, 2003, 05:25 PM

Wow, and uh..WOW! Those look really cool. please please, hurry up with the theme please!

BuD-TheDude · Jan 22, 2003, 12:44 AM

Well, I just registered so I could personally tell y'all how much I am enjoying this theme, though all that is available are screenshots. This is *the* one theme that could do Mac OS X justice; many others, although complete, seem a tad crude...

Anyway, a preemptive "thanks-a-whole-bunch,-I-shall-never-go-back-to-Aqua"

KoL · Jan 22, 2003, 08:43 PM

sorry for the late reply wagmedia, but Im very busy with college now

no there are no icons for FatalE, I was going to make some icons but I didnt and WOW I like those icons Im going to convert the roght now (for personal use

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wagmedia · Jan 23, 2003, 01:35 AM

Cool, I'm glad you liked them KoL. There's someone that already converted them to XP if you haven't dome them already. I can send you the contact tomorrow if you want it.

KoL · Jan 23, 2003, 08:33 PM

yeah I know him hes my frien. he was my host for some time

mrfrost · Jan 24, 2003, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by wagmedia:
OK, I had some free time and decided to get hopping with the folder icons. Here's how they look:

*image snip"

You can download them here: http://icons.wagmedia.com

Brilliant !!!

Great work wagmedia.

Cerbero · Jan 24, 2003, 03:05 PM

So.. How's the theme coming along Carbon?
Sorry if I'm stressing you out or anything, just wondering if you have a status report

CarbonG4 · Jan 24, 2003, 08:59 PM

Well I finally got to work on it a little bit more earlier today... right now the *goal* is to have a 0.9 release out by the end of next weekend, whether this will happen or not I do not know. Then I intend on fixing up what I know is wrong with the theme and getting it in shape for a 1.0 release, and then I'll start taking feedback for the 1.0.1/1.1 update and other subsequent updates.

-Carbon

Cerbero · Jan 25, 2003, 05:28 PM

Cool, can't wait