Create the NS2 minimap icons

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  • IronHorseIronHorse Developer, QA Manager, Technical Support & contributor Join Date: 2010-05-08 Member: 71669Members, Super Administrators, Forum Admins, Forum Moderators, NS2 Developer, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Subnautica Playtester, Subnautica PT Lead, Pistachionauts
    <!--quoteo(post=1826378:date=Jan 22 2011, 10:50 PM:name=xVisions)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (xVisions @ Jan 22 2011, 10:50 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1826378"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I like supernorns alot because they are really clean! They look the best to me. Try putting them in game though and see how they look, that's best way to see, especially when they get scaled down for the commander.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    yours + his = win for everybody.
  • TigTig Join Date: 2010-05-08 Member: 71674Members, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Silver
    ok i need to stop looking at these for a bit, there's a few that i need to rework, but it's not a bad collection for now, anybody know when the deadline is?

    <img src="http://www.nicholashillyard.com/images/ns2_skyfalls/minimap_icons_nkh_256.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /><img src="http://www.nicholashillyard.com/images/ns2_skyfalls/minimap_icons_nkh_128.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
  • KoruyoKoruyo AUT Join Date: 2009-06-06 Member: 67724Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    edited January 2011
    We dont have one, but i guess... IT would be nice to have them in 162 which will hit sometime next week - if we got very very lucky even Monday! (depends on the difficulty of bugs they have to fix)
  • RuntehRunteh Join Date: 2010-06-26 Member: 72163Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    edited January 2011
    Right, this is enough from me for now.

    Decided to go for a style half between the pixel art style (so you can tell one structure from another when close by) and the silhouette style that I first developed.

    <img src="http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/2766/minimapt.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

    <img src="http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/9026/32x32u.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

    <img src="http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/9810/16x16i.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
  • AsranielAsraniel Join Date: 2002-06-03 Member: 724Members, Playtest Lead, Forum Moderators, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Shadow, Subnautica Playtester, Retired Community Developer
    nice. The only one i don't really like is the fade. But i have really no idea how to make a nice fade icon.
  • KoruyoKoruyo AUT Join Date: 2009-06-06 Member: 67724Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    edited January 2011
    Your alien icons look a lot better than marines, exept fade...

    I would like to see the same style you used on aliens in marine icons.(+ res node)

    Or the other way around with simple forms like your arrows(marine player icons), commander, eye of sauron? and doors.

    Atm it is a mix of a few styles.
    Top view, side, angled, detail, simple, inbetween.

    They all look good but its not fluid.
    But thats just my opinion.
  • RuntehRunteh Join Date: 2010-06-26 Member: 72163Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    edited January 2011
    I'm wondering if perhaps the eggs should be 'really' small. Because you can have 10+ around the higher tiers. As for the Fade, he is a pesky blighter.

    All the alien offense chmbers are from the side, I don't want to apply that to any others. I'll have a further go with the Fade though, because I keep hearing concerns :P

    Oh as for the icons looking 'better', I sort of compromised on aliens having a certain biological look, where as the marines look more 'digital' - harsher pixels.

    But they all read really well (especially marine upgrades) and that is better than turning it into a work of art that you have to take longer to decipher.
  • RuntehRunteh Join Date: 2010-06-26 Member: 72163Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    edited January 2011
    Side view can only really be applied to stuff that is not directional. For instance, all the alien chambers have 360 angle of attack/defense.

    Stylistically there are two styles. One for Marines and one for aliens.

    You have to remember this will be from two perspectives. A biological alien fighting marines, and man made hard edged marines fighting aliens.
  • KoruyoKoruyo AUT Join Date: 2009-06-06 Member: 67724Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    Ah i missed to add, still while there is room for improvement your icons atm fit best to the map art style. (You are my winner :P - at least for now ^^ dunno what the rest is up to)
  • RuntehRunteh Join Date: 2010-06-26 Member: 72163Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    I'll leave the Fade, if they like them and don't like the Fade I can always change it. Slightly updated here, with Jetpack and Small eggs.

    <img src="http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/2153/jonfinalsubmiteggsfade.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
  • RTVRTV Join Date: 2008-06-09 Member: 64417Members
    edited January 2011
    <!--quoteo(post=1826366:date=Jan 23 2011, 06:07 AM:name=eisiger)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (eisiger @ Jan 23 2011, 06:07 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1826366"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->And here's a mock example of the icons in action:
    <img src="http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/3783/naturalmac2.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
    Constructive criticism welcome<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    How did you got v162?
    <!--quoteo(post=1826361:date=Jan 23 2011, 05:10 AM:name=Supernorn)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Supernorn @ Jan 23 2011, 05:10 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1826361"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--><img src="http://blackmage.org/supernorn/bigmock.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

    <img src="http://blackmage.org/supernorn/minimap_icons.png" border="0" class="linked-image" />

    Done for tonight, I'll probably finish and tweak the rest tomorrow. Pretty happy with them.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Like a Minigame, <img src="http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/style_images/tsa/folder_post_icons/icon12.gif" border="0" class="linked-image" /> it!
    Which map is this? Looks very small, the other maps are all that small? I have only rockdown played.
  • KoruyoKoruyo AUT Join Date: 2009-06-06 Member: 67724Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    edited January 2011
    IT is rockdown... ^^
    And its the screenshot from the first post just edited to show his icons.
  • Spritz2k11Spritz2k11 Join Date: 2011-01-23 Member: 78679Members
    edited January 2011
    Afters months of only reading the forums, I have finally registered because I have to tell supernorn what a great job he did!

    They really look amazing and I hope to see them in-game soon.
  • RUben1RUben1 Join Date: 2010-11-24 Member: 75246Members
    I like the ones from <a href="http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=112468&view=findpost&p=1826361" target="_blank">supernorn</a>.

    Perhaps the characters could be a bit smaller, though.
  • RTVRTV Join Date: 2008-06-09 Member: 64417Members
    edited January 2011
    <!--quoteo(post=1826460:date=Jan 23 2011, 07:01 PM:name=Koruyo)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Koruyo @ Jan 23 2011, 07:01 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1826460"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->IT is rockdown... ^^
    And its the screenshot from the first post just edited to show his icons.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Still small and i do not have a minimap ;)
    The old maps are big.
    <img src="http://www.unknownworlds.com/images/ns/screenshots/ns-comm-agora.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
  • aeroripperaeroripper Join Date: 2005-02-25 Member: 42471NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation
    edited January 2011
    Many of these are starting to look really good, maybe the devs should use a combination of the best ones?

    Anyways, here are the front runners in my opinion:

    <!--sizeo:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><b>Xvisions</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->:

    <img src="http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/8269/marineminimap.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

    I LOVE the size of these icons for use in commander view. Standouts are the hive icons, power node (love the green/red status), alien RT. I don't like the upgrade symbols on the command chairs as its fairly confusing. I prefer the actual marine icon to a triangle, but its more personal preference.


    <!--sizeo:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><b>Supernorn</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->:

    <img src="http://blackmage.org/supernorn/bigmock.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

    <img src="http://blackmage.org/supernorn/minimap_icons.png" border="0" class="linked-image" />

    The command centers look awesome, and I like the way you indicate upgrade status (L2, L3 is easy to read and understand plus a C for occupied station). The empty RT icons and player icons should be reduced (at least in the comm view) to the size that Xvisions uses. The jetpack marine icon could use some tweaking to make it easier to see that he has a jetpack (maybe little blue flames under him, or a small "J" to test out?)

    The dead marine icon is also confusing (should just use crossbones like NS1).

    <!--sizeo:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><b>Runteh</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->:

    <img src="http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/2153/jonfinalsubmiteggsfade.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

    You should put these in a mockup like supernorn and Xvisions has to see how they compare. I like your alien structures but I can't decide between the top down version of the RT like Xvisions uses, or the side view of the structures.

    Overall I like the style of Supernorn's the best with some of the additions that Xvisions uses (power nodes, alien RTs) and little tweaks like adding that yellow "direction pointing" indicator for all the marine and sentry icons. I think Supernorn's size is good for the marine minimap, and the commander minimap should have the size that Xvisions uses, but it sounds like that's what the devs were going for anyways.
  • RuntehRunteh Join Date: 2010-06-26 Member: 72163Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    Look a few posts up, there is a mock up :P
  • xVisionsxVisions Join Date: 2009-07-03 Member: 68021Members
    edited January 2011
    I don't even think mine are good lol. I don't really see this as a contest.. more of like.. community working together to make the game we like look good!

    <a href="http://img513.imageshack.us/i/iconsf.jpg/" target="_blank"><img src="http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/7038/iconsf.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /></a>

    Redid the armory and resource extractor. Tech point still im not happy with.

    I leave straggler icons on there lol, sorry
  • remiremi remedy [blu.knight] Join Date: 2003-11-18 Member: 23112Members, Super Administrators, Forum Admins, NS2 Developer, NS2 Playtester
    Supernorn, you should really try getting rid of the black in your icons. I think it's really hurting the overall feel of the icons. This is the biggest strength with Runteh's I think.

    Also, Runteh, I love the arrow marine icons. Nice little callback to NS1, with updates. :)
  • lunsluns Join Date: 2010-12-05 Member: 75502Members
    i really like some of the work here but please keep the icons smaller or else it will clutter everything.

    loved the ns1 screen shot, brings back lots of memories. Keep it classical look in mind when making these, simple and effective.
  • SupernornSupernorn Best. Picture. Ever. Made. Ever. Join Date: 2002-11-07 Member: 7608Members, Constellation
    I've started tweaking some of the finished icons so marines, sentries and res nodes are smaller than before. Couple new ones as well:

    <img src="http://blackmage.org/supernorn/bigmock2.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

    <img src="http://blackmage.org/supernorn/minmap3.png" border="0" class="linked-image" />
  • IronHorseIronHorse Developer, QA Manager, Technical Support & contributor Join Date: 2010-05-08 Member: 71669Members, Super Administrators, Forum Admins, Forum Moderators, NS2 Developer, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Subnautica Playtester, Subnautica PT Lead, Pistachionauts
    <!--quoteo(post=1826509:date=Jan 23 2011, 03:45 PM:name=Supernorn)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Supernorn @ Jan 23 2011, 03:45 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1826509"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I've started tweaking some of the finished icons so marines, sentries and res nodes are smaller than before. Couple new ones as well:<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    all i see is beauty.
    except you could use runteh's alien structure icons.. his hive, RT and whip etc are great.

    oh and try changing the unused points dark Gray like ns1 .. at first glance they blend in with the blue and its not clear whats their status.
  • TigTig Join Date: 2010-05-08 Member: 71674Members, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Silver
    <!--quoteo(post=1826487:date=Jan 23 2011, 03:26 PM:name=xVisions)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (xVisions @ Jan 23 2011, 03:26 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1826487"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I don't even think mine are good lol. I don't really see this as a contest.. more of like.. community working together to make the game we like look good!

    <a href="http://img513.imageshack.us/i/iconsf.jpg/" target="_blank"><img src="http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/7038/iconsf.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /></a>

    Redid the armory and resource extractor. Tech point still im not happy with.

    I leave straggler icons on there lol, sorry<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    thats good cuz i really want to rip off your hive level distinctions ;)
  • IeptBarakatIeptBarakat The most difficult name to speak ingame. Join Date: 2009-07-10 Member: 68107Members, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, NS2 Map Tester, Reinforced - Diamond, Reinforced - Shadow
    Loving supernorn's. Only thing that is difficult to see is the gorge.
  • AsranielAsraniel Join Date: 2002-06-03 Member: 724Members, Playtest Lead, Forum Moderators, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Shadow, Subnautica Playtester, Retired Community Developer
    really great stuff in this thread. the only thing i'm worried about is that in the mockups most icons are too big. For example, having two turrets side by side is a common thing to see, perhap even with a armory, but with the current icons size that seems impossible..
  • TigTig Join Date: 2010-05-08 Member: 71674Members, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Silver
    edited January 2011
    here's my entry for the contest, open to suggestions for tweaking tho.

    a quick glance at the map should tell you that marines with nades are hitting alien start but the commander has ordered the player to return to marine start to deal with the onos hitting the level 2 comm facility.

    <img src="http://www.nicholashillyard.com/images/ns2_skyfalls/minimap_proof_nkh.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
    <img src="http://www.nicholashillyard.com/images/ns2_skyfalls/minimap_icons_nkh_256.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /><img src="http://www.nicholashillyard.com/images/ns2_skyfalls/minimap_icons_nkh_128.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
  • AsranielAsraniel Join Date: 2002-06-03 Member: 724Members, Playtest Lead, Forum Moderators, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Shadow, Subnautica Playtester, Retired Community Developer
    i like the icon sizes, but don't use that much black, it makes the icons looks less good than they actually are
  • aeroripperaeroripper Join Date: 2005-02-25 Member: 42471NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation
    I must have closed this thread on accident for an hour or two earlier. Sorry folks, and damn you ipod touch!!

    Anyways, I think Supernorn's are looking really good:

    <img src="http://blackmage.org/supernorn/bigmock2.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

    <img src="http://blackmage.org/supernorn/minmap3.png" border="0" class="linked-image" />


    Looking GREAT, some feedback:

    1) Power node icon looks a big scrunched, and should be tweaked so the electricity icon looks more like a bolt than a squiggly.
    2) Fade icon looks VERY nice, and is easily recognizable. The best version I've seen yet (especially since its a difficult icon)
    3) The marine/alien death icons should be changed into a skull and crossbones. Red/Green depending on the players team.
    4) RT and tech point icons should remain that gray color as shown in your second picture (w/ the orange background)
    5) I like the continuity between the l2,l3 icons on the alien hives like you did with the marine comm stations.

    One change I would make is to now remove the "C" letter on the occupied command station/hive, and instead replace it with a yellow glowing outline that hugs the outline of the CC or hive. This way you will still know what level the hive/command station is at even if it is in use (important information).

    Keep up the good work!
  • Squeal_Like_A_PigSqueal_Like_A_Pig Janitor Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 66Members, Super Administrators, NS1 Playtester, NS2 Developer, Reinforced - Supporter, WC 2013 - Silver, Subnautica Developer
    <!--quoteo(post=1826522:date=Jan 24 2011, 01:16 AM:name=Asraniel)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Asraniel @ Jan 24 2011, 01:16 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1826522"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->really great stuff in this thread. the only thing i'm worried about is that in the mockups most icons are too big.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    We can scale them down on our end to fit into the maps better. Its better to have the art be a higher res and scale them down, then to have the art be too low res to scale up as needed.

    --Cory
  • TigTig Join Date: 2010-05-08 Member: 71674Members, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Silver
    <!--quoteo(post=1826536:date=Jan 23 2011, 11:15 PM:name=Squeal_Like_A_Pig)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Squeal_Like_A_Pig @ Jan 23 2011, 11:15 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1826536"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->We can scale them down on our end to fit into the maps better. Its better to have the art be a higher res and scale them down, then to have the art be too low res to scale up as needed.

    --Cory<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    cory, can you clarify the commander icon, will that be used next to a player's name when viewing the scoreboard, or is that to signify which cc/hive a commander is in (is it an overlay of one of the icons for L1, L2, or L3)?
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