octa Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I want to make a flag for an alliance I'm making, but I don't know how to make it as good as all the other alliances or what program to do it on. Any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riyzar Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Most use photoshop I would assume. However GIMP is a popular free alternative for photoshop. If you want to make a simple flag MS paint would work great as well. MS paint, if you are using windows, should already be on your computer. As for tips, just experiment, mess around with things until you find a design you like. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Xnut Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 You can ask around for someone that makes avatars and graphics for people, many of them will help you make a flag as well. It would help if you atleast draw out your design idea so that they have something to work with. But I'm pretty sure you can make it yourself as well. It depends a bit on your skills and on how advanced the flag is (it shouldn't be too advanced or it will be difficult to make out at a distance). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyper Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) just keep it simple... GIMP is the easiest way to start... go to deviant art for some tutorials... Edited January 19, 2009 by Vyper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvenStar Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Once upon a time there used to be a thread dedicated to tips on good flag design. For the life of me i can't find it though. I'll keep looking and link you if i find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Salovsky Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 i can make flags good.... go to the link in my sig: the PhotoType one and post a request. only costs what you make in two days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyper Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) i can make flags good.... go to the link in my sig: the PhotoType one and post a request. only costs what you make in two days. nice flags... i've made a few but what ever... not a flag maker.. more of a sig maker... flags are too simple and i'm not a simple person BTW... your photobucket is PW protected Edited January 19, 2009 by Vyper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Rupert Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Once upon a time there used to be a thread dedicated to tips on good flag design. For the life of me i can't find it though. I'll keep looking and link you if i find it. I think THIS is the thread of which you speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyper Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 nice... i'll be bookmarking that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvenStar Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 I think THIS is the thread of which you speak. Thats the one! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvenStar Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 For info.... i've pinned that thread in the player created alliances forum so we dont lose it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Salovsky Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 awesome! wow, awesome thread. thanks guys... BTW... your photobucket is PW protected say whaaaaaaaaaaaa? how do you change that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Salovsky Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 nevermind... its done xP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octa Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 What do you think? I took everyone's advice and this is what I came up with. If you want to know what everything means, just ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enderland Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 The red background is REALLY bright. Perhaps a darker red? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jer Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 What does everything mean? Also I think the symbols should be slightly bigger. When you get sanctioned the flag will have to be scaled down to be put in-game, and they will be difficult to see as they currently are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octa Posted January 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 You want to know what everything means? Well the symbols around the star represent how I shall organize the alliance: I'm splitting it up into kingdoms. Each has a name. The star represents how each of them connect to create the alliance. They merge into the center where an O is modelled to also look like an E at the same time, which are the initials of the alliance. The Red symbolises how bright and glorious it will be. Going Clockwise: The Snake Intwined Pan The Unity of Ice and Wood The Fish, Banana and Beverage The Barred Hare The Halvened Unition The Infant Lollipops The Crest of Cranios Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Salovsky Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 huh...interesting flag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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