More Art Mod Opportunities

[jatill]

Well, I figured out how to move the triggers for the buttons on the main screen. The problem is that when you click one of the main buttons, the sub screen (ex: sealed deck options) still takes up the right panel. So if you put the main buttons on the right, it doesn't work. Maybe we can use Mathusalem's image, but swap the image left-to-right?

Edit: I tried swapping the image around, and it basically works. The problem I ran into was that to keep the resolution/colors, I had to save the file as a 24-bit bitmap. But then when I loaded the bitmap into the game, the resolution for everything expanded, and as a result, the whole screen no longer fit on my monitor. I'm not sure if you know how to solve this problem. Give it a try and see if you have the same issue. If we can get the main screen working, the rest should fall into place.

[mathusalem]

yes swapping from left to right is no problem

[jatill]

See above post. We need to fix some resolution issues too.

[mathusalem]

hello I saved my work at 1024 x 768 in 24 bit BMP and it works fine.

ok, here is how it looks swapped... so tell me if I can move the buttons around. if I can't I'll just change the layout.
also if I do change the button position, do you want me to try to find out that value ? (meaning I would have to try to fiddle with Flash )



EDIT : well anyway, I'm going to have to move the buttons farther to the left to leave more space for the menus.

[jatill]

Once you're done moving the buttons, it would be helpful to know the relative positions of them. Otherwise I'm going to have to keep guessing and fiddling with the numbers. If you know a way of doing this in flash, then please do. Or if you want to keep everyone's life simple for now, you can change the layout to match the current one.

Also, don't forget to add the minimize / close icons on the upper-right. I don't know how to move those. Once you're done, upload the bmp and I'll start rigging the numbers.

Thanks.

[mathusalem]

hmmm. I'mm assessing the different options.

But if I move the buttons I'll be sure to give you any helpfull information. If it fails I will make a version that sticks to the current layout

EDIT : I think I can check out the positions with Fireworks....that's good news. i won't have to work with flash.... I hate Flash

[jatill]

Great, I can't wait to see what you end up with. Btw, can you send me the icon file you created a while ago? I lost it :/

[mathusalem]

ok, I'll look up for those icons.
also, I saw the bug you told me about.
so if the image is 1024 x 768, it will stretch normally but the rest will remain at an absolut 800 x 600. resulting in an exploded screen....hmmm
actually if all images could remain at a constant proportion that would be neat. because for example I have a wide screen when I use my laptop and all the images get stretched to fit the screen. would you know how to fix that ?
it could be useful because for example, this way, more cards would fit in the deck builder on a wide screen instead of being stretched. note that the duel screen uses constant proportions while the main screen and the deckbuilder stretch the images.

[stassy]

Please don't overabuse photoshop lensflare

Great artwork still, keep it up the good job

[mathusalem]

that wasn't a Photoshop lensflare that's from Kai Power Tools.

[jatill]

the images get stretched to fit the screen. would you know how to fix that ?

Not a clue, sorry

[stassy]

that wasn't a Photoshop lensflare that's from Kai Power Tools.

It's even worse since you used an additional PS plugin for this filter, lensflare is teh evil!

[mathusalem]

OK, I'm working on the animations for the main menu buttons. the present ones are silly but I realize my own are quite Kitch as well. I think the whole Idea is kitch. So I'm thinking about one idea that I will just repeat for all the buttons : something simple : a sort of fade to transparency and back. what do you think ?

[jatill]

OK, I'm working on the animations for the main menu buttons. the present ones are silly but I realize my own are quite Kitch as well. I think the whole Idea is kitch. So I'm thinking about one idea that I will just repeat for all the buttons : something simple : a sort of fade to transparency and back. what do you think ?

I'm on board with that.

[mathusalem]

Ok then..... that's easier for me and I think it will look better....
now How would you like that for a launcher (sorry I credited Salbei instead of Squee in mu previous post)?