Codex of War - New World ransom

[Dogfish]

Ive never seen them on somone whos got bolognai nips, I bet that woudl be gross.... Or big pastys.


Cold day in Missouri.

*froths at the mouth a little*

So we can pass a bill to invest taxpayer money to enforce the reduction of a vice industry (which tends to be one of the things that is successful during tough economic times), but this is the same MO legislature that continues to bleed it's child and family services funding, including the elimination of the Family Reunification Services budget.  Family Values indeed.

They'll also be putting many single mums out of a job, so much for creating more jobs in these troubled times.

[Setherick]

Family Values White Middle Class Values indeed.

Fixed this.

Also, delivered another 2K words to Ross for the Codex today, so we're developing a monster of a supplement for all you guys that are waiting patiently. I have another 5000-6000 to write this week, which will push my contribution up to 11-12,000 words alone. So we're talking about a 30,000 word supplement by the time we're done fellas. I hope you can find time to read it all.

[ArtfulShrapnel]

I've started the layout and design process for the Codex, in addition to a few pieces of art. Not really much I can show off on the layout side (45 pages of text, anyone?) but this is the working logo/title I've put together for the book.



Looking good?

[Mckma]

I've started the layout and design process for the Codex, in addition to a few pieces of art. Not really much I can show off on the layout side (45 pages of text, anyone?) but this is the working logo/title I've put together for the book.



Looking good?

That looks AMAZING.  The only possible feedback I could have is that the "Compatible with 4E Dungeons and Dragons" font isn't quite as epic as the rest.  By no means a problem, but I feel like there might be room for a slight improvement with a slightly different font.  Though I have absolutely no suggestions or any real complaints about the current one...

[Boyos]

I like it!

[beej]

The weapons sticking out the side of the logo is pretty sweet.

[ArtfulShrapnel]

The weapons sticking out the side of the logo is pretty sweet.

Thanks! I'm really feeling the weapons idea, but they definitely need some messing with before they're finished. Ross thinks they need to be bigger and fewer, I'm thinking they need to be thinner and more spread out. We'll see how it actually works in various sizes and iterations when I have a chance to mess with it this weekend.

If anyone is curious, the design is inspired by Pathfinder's excellent logotype, Dragon Age's clever use of grunge texture and silhouette, and this awesome painting by Jon Foster, who is a badass art machine. Is there any interest in the process of concepting and designing the logo? I could post all my early ideas and variants that are currently hidden in an Illustrator file in another thread if anyone cares to see them.

the "Compatible with 4E Dungeons and Dragons" font isn't quite as epic as the rest.  By no means a problem, but I feel like there might be room for a slight improvement with a slightly different font.

I totally agree. I was trying for something that roughly matches the font used on official 4e books, but I think I will try some variants with more awesome font in that space. It's also slightly misaligned from where i wanted it, which I didn't notice on account of 3AM. Oops! 

[FrothyKat]

There appears to be a faint white outline between the red letters "Codex of War" and the black background of the logo.

Am I just seeing things?


Also, do the words "Compatible with 4E Dungeons and Dragons" need to be a part of the logo, or could they just be featured prominently on the cover, but away from the logo itself? I personally think the logo looks good, and having that floating reminder so close just takes away from the logo's power.

[Setherick]

I already emailed this to Ross and Ean, but my suggestion was to shrink the "Compatible with..." text and then center it under the logo. Right now, I think the text commands too much attention because it is as long as the logo itself.

[ArtfulShrapnel]

There appears to be a faint white outline between the red letters "Codex of War" and the black background of the logo.

Am I just seeing things?

Yes, you're seeing .jpg artifacts. I'll post a cleaner .gif version in the next update.

Also, do the words "Compatible with 4E Dungeons and Dragons" need to be a part of the logo, or could they just be featured prominently on the cover, but away from the logo itself? I personally think the logo looks good, and having that floating reminder so close just takes away from the logo's power.

I don't believe they have to be part of the logo, but I wanted to address them at the same time and include them in a version for Ross to use online. (So people know what the book is for right away.) They'll likely be prominently featured on the cover in a way that visually separates them from the logo.

I already emailed this to Ross and Ean, but my suggestion was to shrink the "Compatible with..." text and then center it under the logo. Right now, I think the text commands too much attention because it is as long as the logo itself.

Yeah, I like that idea. Probably what will happen for the final version.

[clockworkjoe]

If you can edit/proofread/catch typos - please send me a private message to become a Codex of War proofreader.

[ZEKE]

OOH OOH OOH ME ME ME

[Tadanori Oyama]

- please send me a private message....

*cough* Um... Zeke? Miss this part?

[clockworkjoe]

Thanks for those who responded.

[ZEKE]

- please send me a private message....

*cough* Um... Zeke? Miss this part?

Can't a man show a little enthusiasm?