Ok, can someone please explain the website's banner: the dorky looking chick with the samurai helmet who appears to be flying over a planet whose head is at a strange angle in regard to the rest of her body... seriously? This is the best MTGS can come up with for their banner? It's representing the entire website. I would think they could get something better than this, and yet it's been there, the first thing we see at the top of the page, for as long as I've been coming to the site. Is this permanent? What is the deal?
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Ok, can someone please explain the website's banner: the dorky looking chick with the samurai helmet who appears to be flying over a planet whose head is at a strange angle in regard to the rest of her body... seriously? This is the best MTGS can come up with for their banner? It's representing the entire website. I would think they could get something better than this, and yet it's been there, the first thing we see at the top of the page, for as long as I've been coming to the site. Is this permanent? What is the deal?
Its just the sites banner. No need to be nasty about it.
Its just the sites banner. No need to be nasty about it.
Agreed, though I've always disliked it as well. I know it was done custom for the site, but as the artist has admitted, the body/head/legs weren't aligned correctly. It may be distorted a bit, but it's our logo. Learn to love it.
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Agreed, though I've always disliked it as well. I know it was done custom for the site, but as the artist has admitted, the body/head/legs weren't aligned correctly. It may be distorted a bit, but it's our logo. Learn to love it.
Ok, can someone please explain the website's banner: the dorky looking chick with the samurai helmet who appears to be flying over a planet whose head is at a strange angle in regard to the rest of her body... seriously? This is the best MTGS can come up with for their banner? It's representing the entire website. I would think they could get something better than this, and yet it's been there, the first thing we see at the top of the page, for as long as I've been coming to the site. Is this permanent? What is the deal?
If you can do any better, by all means, lets see.
We had a banner contest, and we voted on it years ago.
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That reminds me, why couldn't we use that banner with Jhoira on it?
OMG. I totally second this opinion.:D As soon as I hear 'Jhoira' I start drooling.:p
I don't like the banner either, but I don't find much use in complaining. I don't think it should be changed just because some people hate it. Not everything can be liked by everyone. Mostly, I tink I dislike it because I've grown tired of it and it has no relation to MTG, but I'd be ok if they never changed it...
If you can do any better, by all means, lets see.
We had a banner contest, and we voted on it years ago.
To be fair, maybe I was a little critical. It's certainly not the worst I've seen, but it seems to me that this website, which appears to be one of the premier MTG forums on the web, might want something really good for their banner. The flying samurai chick is mediocre at best. So far the only counterargument seems to be the typical status quo "it's always been the banner." All the more reason for something new, I say.
Seems like it might be time for a new banner contest. But, I'm only a "Common Mage", so what do I know.
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Wasn't before a flash-based banner advertising the recent Magic set? I remember during Lorwyn there were Kitkhins jumping all over the place. I think that would be much cooler than what we have now.
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Ok, can someone please explain the website's banner: the dorky looking chick with the samurai helmet who appears to be flying over a planet whose head is at a strange angle in regard to the rest of her body... seriously? This is the best MTGS can come up with for their banner? It's representing the entire website. I would think they could get something better than this, and yet it's been there, the first thing we see at the top of the page, for as long as I've been coming to the site. Is this permanent? What is the deal?
If you can do any better, by all means, lets see.
We had a banner contest, and we voted on it years ago.
To be fair, maybe I was a little critical. It's certainly not the worst I've seen, but it seems to me that this website, which appears to be one of the premier MTG forums on the web, might want something really good for their banner. The flying samurai chick is mediocre at best. So far the only counterargument seems to be the typical status quo "it's always been the banner." All the more reason for something new, I say.
Seems like it might be time for a new banner contest. But, I'm only a "Common Mage", so what do I know.
Dont be like that, you're a third cousin once removed and discovered uber-randomly
after a hurricane in a shelter I went by your join date so, I'll be nice.
I was the first view of your post other than yourself. Even had a response
but I ended scrapping it in favor of seeing what everyone else might say.
I'm glad I did as they've done quite an outstanding job in summarizing where
we've been and where we're at as a community.
We appreciate your thoughts (no matter how crapily put) and might address a
change in our banner artwork sometime. As of right now, there's already a bunch
of rods in our fires and we're pretty dang busy. Topping the list of busyness is
being it being rumor season an all...
Lemme give you some loving family info here my long lost cousin -
No one gets paid for what they do here. Updating, moderating, graphics,
contests - all free. Could say we get 'atta-boys' and headaches for pay.
Hell, by that standard I'm friggin rich and family comes out of the woodwork!
Just like in real life!!!
Oh, and in case you're thinkin or wonderin -
No. I did not make our banner. I made one for the contest that our current
banner resembles.
If mine were used you could bet that friggin advet would NOT be where it is.
You can pretty much bank on that.
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Wondering... I take it you didn't/don't like the advert re-size?
I personally don't like it, as I don't see it's relationship to MTG. (Was it put up during Kamigawa?)
But I can't do better and I live with it.
In the spirit of compromise, could someone set up a poll and if enough people vote to change the banner, maybe we could have a another contest for a new site banner.
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To be fair, maybe I was a little critical. It's certainly not the worst I've seen, but it seems to me that this website, which appears to be one of the premier MTG forums on the web, might want something really good for their banner. The flying samurai chick is mediocre at best. So far the only counterargument seems to be the typical status quo "it's always been the banner." All the more reason for something new, I say.
Seems like it might be time for a new banner contest. But, I'm only a "Common Mage", so what do I know.
I'm pretty sure we'll appreciate your entry in the next MTGS art contest.
Or if you can't make artwork, then at least provide some alternatives. You say it isn't the worst you've seen, then put up pics of better ones. Keep in mind that you're likely going to need artist permission and can't simply snatch up some artwork from the internet (hence the need for art custom-made for MTGS).
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So let's pretend I also dislike the art banner and want to design a new one. If I were to make an art piece for the banner, what format/file size/ file type/etc. would be best?
This would be a nice project for me to hack away at over the next few weeks and wanted to play around with it.
To be fair, maybe I was a little critical. It's certainly not the worst I've seen, but it seems to me that this website, which appears to be one of the premier MTG forums on the web, might want something really good for their banner. The flying samurai chick is mediocre at best. So far the only counterargument seems to be the typical status quo "it's always been the banner." All the more reason for something new, I say.
Seems like it might be time for a new banner contest. But, I'm only a "Common Mage", so what do I know.
Dunno if it would be too much work, but other forums have a "banner of the month contest." People work with a banner, publish it, people vote for their favorite.
In my opinion, the current banner ain't all that good. It's nice artwork and all, but it just doesn't fit the MTG theme nowadays. Perhaps in Kamigawa, but now...? I think it would be nice with a fresh, new banner.
A monthly banner change might be a bit more work than necessary, but I would definitely approve of a biannual update, particularly through some kind of contest. And as long as the art is user generated and submitted then there shouldn't be any copyright issues. Doesn't fan art fall under some kind of fair use or creative license policy?
I am just going to say this about this site. The web template suck so bad ...
How does that have to do with the banner at all. Hopefully you will change your ways instead of randomly joining forums just to spam them with hate messages.
Man, when the contest/poll was made to decide the banner, paz/extremestan submitted this sweet banner and then people voted for this crappy one instead.
You've made you own bed and now you can lie in it.
Wow, I literally just registered for these forums to ask the same question. (to be fair, I visit the site regularly during spoiler season and have lurked around on the rumor mill)
I wasn't planning on being quite so harsh on the banner, but yeah, it does kind of suck. I mean, come on, this is the internet, I'm sure as a community you guys can find some public domain art better than that goofy samurai chick.
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Its just the sites banner. No need to be nasty about it.
Agreed, though I've always disliked it as well. I know it was done custom for the site, but as the artist has admitted, the body/head/legs weren't aligned correctly. It may be distorted a bit, but it's our logo. Learn to love it.
If you can do any better, by all means, lets see.
We had a banner contest, and we voted on it years ago.
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And I still remember that we used to have a nice logo with an angel fighting a dragon instead of this...
OMG. I totally second this opinion.:D As soon as I hear 'Jhoira' I start drooling.:p
I don't like the banner either, but I don't find much use in complaining. I don't think it should be changed just because some people hate it. Not everything can be liked by everyone. Mostly, I tink I dislike it because I've grown tired of it and it has no relation to MTG, but I'd be ok if they never changed it...
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To be fair, maybe I was a little critical. It's certainly not the worst I've seen, but it seems to me that this website, which appears to be one of the premier MTG forums on the web, might want something really good for their banner. The flying samurai chick is mediocre at best. So far the only counterargument seems to be the typical status quo "it's always been the banner." All the more reason for something new, I say.
Seems like it might be time for a new banner contest. But, I'm only a "Common Mage", so what do I know.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
Dont be like that, you're a third cousin once removed and discovered uber-randomly
after a hurricane in a shelter I went by your join date so, I'll be nice.
I was the first view of your post other than yourself. Even had a response
but I ended scrapping it in favor of seeing what everyone else might say.
I'm glad I did as they've done quite an outstanding job in summarizing where
we've been and where we're at as a community.
We appreciate your thoughts (no matter how crapily put) and might address a
change in our banner artwork sometime. As of right now, there's already a bunch
of rods in our fires and we're pretty dang busy. Topping the list of busyness is
being it being rumor season an all...
Lemme give you some loving family info here my long lost cousin -
No one gets paid for what they do here. Updating, moderating, graphics,
contests - all free. Could say we get 'atta-boys' and headaches for pay.
Hell, by that standard I'm friggin rich and family comes out of the woodwork!
Just like in real life!!!
Oh, and in case you're thinkin or wonderin -
No. I did not make our banner. I made one for the contest that our current
banner resembles.
If mine were used you could bet that friggin advet would NOT be where it is.
You can pretty much bank on that.
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Wondering... I take it you didn't/don't like the advert re-size?
But I can't do better and I live with it.
In the spirit of compromise, could someone set up a poll and if enough people vote to change the banner, maybe we could have a another contest for a new site banner.
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I'm pretty sure we'll appreciate your entry in the next MTGS art contest.
Or if you can't make artwork, then at least provide some alternatives. You say it isn't the worst you've seen, then put up pics of better ones. Keep in mind that you're likely going to need artist permission and can't simply snatch up some artwork from the internet (hence the need for art custom-made for MTGS).
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This would be a nice project for me to hack away at over the next few weeks and wanted to play around with it.
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There is legal issues... thus why the art is the way it is.
Sure. But my question still stands from the last page...
If a person were to redesign the banner, what format/size/etc. would it be?
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A monthly banner change might be a bit more work than necessary, but I would definitely approve of a biannual update, particularly through some kind of contest. And as long as the art is user generated and submitted then there shouldn't be any copyright issues. Doesn't fan art fall under some kind of fair use or creative license policy?
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How does that have to do with the banner at all. Hopefully you will change your ways instead of randomly joining forums just to spam them with hate messages.
You've made you own bed and now you can lie in it.
And please I beg of you, do not go into the "this is the solutions to the huge advertisement" response.
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I wasn't planning on being quite so harsh on the banner, but yeah, it does kind of suck. I mean, come on, this is the internet, I'm sure as a community you guys can find some public domain art better than that goofy samurai chick.