Beta Request: league logos overhaul

SittingDuck · 06-21-2008, 10:37 AM

I wanted to get these done before the release, but decided to wait and not jump the gun.

So I'd like to ask to get the six default league logos overhauled, please. There are a total of six images (see attached ZIP file). If you could, please do (at least for a first rendition):

1) round version
2) uniform colors (red, blue, white always work)

Any other versions are a bonus! I'll forward whatever is done to the beta team for possible release with a patch.

Thanks!

SittingDuck · 06-21-2008, 12:13 PM

Let me point out something - to be considered for inclusion, the logos would have to have no copyright infringement. This means no modding of the MLB logo or some existing minors logo, or a team logo. We can't use that.

Just a nice set of letter fonts would be snazzy.

And btw -
this trumps everyone's damn request for their little league logos!

j/k

This is for the community and quite possible the game.

English_Ray · 06-21-2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SittingDuck

And btw -

this trumps everyone's damn request for their little league logos!

No offence SD - as I'm sure one of the fantastic modders here will come up with the goods - but if there is one thing certain to put people off helping you, it is posting something like this.

SittingDuck · 06-21-2008, 02:38 PM

That's probably true, although I meant it in half-jest. Suppose I should have put in a smiley.

I'll at least compress the text size.

rocknfire7 · 06-21-2008, 05:42 PM

I'll help here....

rocknfire7 · 06-21-2008, 06:27 PM

Generic versions......Helvetica font

Also I need to know what other fonts can be used....A lot of them are free but also created by persons whose intentions are not for companies to make money off of their use....Of course I may not know what I am talking about

rocknfire7 · 06-21-2008, 06:28 PM

.

SittingDuck · 06-22-2008, 12:37 AM

oooh, those do look nice. thanks.

yes, if the font is posted online by the creator as being freeware, or free to use, then that's fine.

Le Grande Orange · 06-24-2008, 12:52 AM

Okay, I'm going to try to cook something up for these. It's been awhile since I've created any logos, and I have to get reacquainted with CorelDRAW again first. Hopefully the (re)learning curve won't be too bad...

southside_hitmen · 06-24-2008, 02:07 AM

My shot at it:

Georgia font

southside_hitmen · 06-24-2008, 02:46 AM

last one

Le Grande Orange · 06-26-2008, 01:11 AM

Okay, I'm going to the "full, realistic looking" logo approach. Almost got the Short Season A logo done, hopefully I can get that posted up in a day or two.

Le Grande Orange · 06-26-2008, 05:50 AM

Completed first attempt of a logo for Short Season A is attached below. As is usually the case, it loses a little something when reduced to 150x150 from the size it was originally designed at.

Raidergoo · 06-26-2008, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Grande Orange

Completed first attempt of a logo for Short Season A is attached below. As is usually the case, it loses a little something when reduced to 150x150 from the size it was originally designed at.

Can you do something about the blue stitching on the baseball?

Le Grande Orange · 06-26-2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Raidergoo

Can you do something about the blue stitching on the baseball?

That was an intentional choice to keep the colour palette limited to two colours (plus white and black). It's not hard to change.

English_Ray · 06-26-2008, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Grande Orange

That was an intentional choice to keep the colour palette limited to two colours (plus white and black). It's not hard to change.

I like it blue.

Quality logo LGO, great to see you back making them again.

justafan · 06-26-2008, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Grande Orange

That was an intentional choice to keep the colour palette limited to two colours (plus white and black). It's not hard to change.

LGO, what's the reason for keeping your colour palette limited to two colours?

Le Grande Orange · 06-27-2008, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justafan

LGO, what's the reason for keeping your colour palette limited to two colours?

I couldn't find a third colour that seemed to work well with the two I'd chosen to use. I always struggle with selecting good colours for a logo.

I also approach logos from my print background, which means I treat them as if they were really going to be printed up onto tickets, programs, brochures, and the like. The more colours you use in a document, the more expensive it is to print.

Also, if you look at most real-world team logos, there are two or three colours used, plus black and/or white, so I tend to follow that methodology.

I found an old web site that helps with picking good complementary colours... I'm probably going to redo the colours in the logo using what it suggests, and also try to think more in terms of on-screen appearance rather than from a print/publishing perspective.

statfreak · 06-27-2008, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Grande Orange

I also approach logos from my print background, which means I treat them as if they were really going to be printed up onto tickets, programs, brochures, and the like. The more colours you use in a document, the more expensive it is to print.

I like this approach and hope you'll continue to use it in future logos.

justafan · 06-27-2008, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Grande Orange

I couldn't find a third colour that seemed to work well with the two I'd chosen to use. I always struggle with selecting good colours for a logo.

I also approach logos from my print background, which means I treat them as if they were really going to be printed up onto tickets, programs, brochures, and the like. The more colours you use in a document, the more expensive it is to print.

Also, if you look at most real-world team logos, there are two or three colours used, plus black and/or white, so I tend to follow that methodology.

I found an old web site that helps with picking good complementary colours... I'm probably going to redo the colours in the logo using what it suggests, and also try to think more in terms of on-screen appearance rather than from a print/publishing perspective.

Ahh, never thought about the printing aspect of it all.

Thanks

06-21-2008, 12:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
SittingDuck All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,834 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Let me point out something - to be considered for inclusion, the logos would have to have no copyright infringement. This means no modding of the MLB logo or some existing minors logo, or a team logo. We can't use that. Just a nice set of letter fonts would be snazzy. And btw - this trumps everyone's damn request for their little league logos! j/k This is for the community and quite possible the game. Last edited by SittingDuck; 06-21-2008 at 02:39 PM.

06-21-2008, 05:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
rocknfire7 All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Great Plains Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 78 Thanked 30x in 25 posts	I'll help here.... __________________ the probable relief pitcher The Baseball Chronicle: http://tbc.legendsport.com/ Cleveland Indians 1921+ 1923, '39 World Champions *Behold the following absurdity:* "It is four years down the road, but I doubt a far-winger from either side could actually secure the WH. Moderates generally win. Obama is definitely a moderate . He had wide appeal, and still does." P

06-21-2008, 06:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
rocknfire7 All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Great Plains Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 78 Thanked 30x in 25 posts	Generic versions......Helvetica font Also I need to know what other fonts can be used....A lot of them are free but also created by persons whose intentions are not for companies to make money off of their use....Of course I may not know what I am talking about __________________ the probable relief pitcher The Baseball Chronicle: http://tbc.legendsport.com/ Cleveland Indians 1921+ 1923, '39 World Champions *Behold the following absurdity:* "It is four years down the road, but I doubt a far-winger from either side could actually secure the WH. Moderates generally win. Obama is definitely a moderate . He had wide appeal, and still does." P Last edited by rocknfire7; 02-08-2009 at 06:23 PM.

06-21-2008, 06:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
rocknfire7 All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Great Plains Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 78 Thanked 30x in 25 posts	. __________________ the probable relief pitcher The Baseball Chronicle: http://tbc.legendsport.com/ Cleveland Indians 1921+ 1923, '39 World Champions *Behold the following absurdity:* "It is four years down the road, but I doubt a far-winger from either side could actually secure the WH. Moderates generally win. Obama is definitely a moderate . He had wide appeal, and still does." P Last edited by rocknfire7; 02-08-2009 at 06:23 PM.

06-24-2008, 12:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
Le Grande Orange Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Scheduleslovakia Posts: 10,232 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1,179x in 701 posts	Okay, I'm going to try to cook something up for these. It's been awhile since I've created any logos, and I have to get reacquainted with CorelDRAW again first. Hopefully the (re)learning curve won't be too bad... __________________ . "We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things not because they are easy, but because they are hard. Because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our abilities and skills, because that challenge is one we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win." .

06-21-2008, 02:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
SittingDuck All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,834 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	That's probably true, although I meant it in half-jest. Suppose I should have put in a smiley. I'll at least compress the text size.

06-22-2008, 12:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
SittingDuck All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,834 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	oooh, those do look nice. thanks. yes, if the font is posted online by the creator as being freeware, or free to use, then that's fine.

06-24-2008, 02:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
southside_hitmen Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 179 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	My shot at it: Georgia font Attached Images Last edited by southside_hitmen; 06-24-2008 at 02:45 AM.

06-24-2008, 02:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
southside_hitmen Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 179 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	last one Attached Images

06-26-2008, 01:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
Le Grande Orange Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Scheduleslovakia Posts: 10,232 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1,179x in 701 posts	Okay, I'm going to the "full, realistic looking" logo approach. Almost got the Short Season A logo done, hopefully I can get that posted up in a day or two. __________________ . "We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things not because they are easy, but because they are hard. Because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our abilities and skills, because that challenge is one we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win." .

06-26-2008, 05:50 AM	#13 (permalink)
Le Grande Orange Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Scheduleslovakia Posts: 10,232 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1,179x in 701 posts	Completed first attempt of a logo for Short Season A is attached below. As is usually the case, it loses a little something when reduced to 150x150 from the size it was originally designed at. Attached Images __________________ . "We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things not because they are easy, but because they are hard. Because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our abilities and skills, because that challenge is one we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win." .

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