OT: The House of 1001+ Avatars

[David E. Gervais]

Well, I'm going to start picking out people from these forums and creating Avatar pics for them. The first one in my sights is...

Suicide Junkie. (BTW: no one is in any way obligated to use my replacement Avatar pics. I'm picking the "who's" y'all get to decide the "If's")

1039140528.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039140528.jpg)
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039140528.jpg

..Now who will be next?.. (note: people who have responded to my postings have an above average chance of being picked!)

[ July 03, 2003, 13:46: Message edited by: David E. Gervais ]

[disabled]

I see you upgraded your icon too. Looks great.

[Suicide Junkie]

Lol, that's great. Would it be possible to get a face like my current one in the background? I think it looks sorta like me.
Until then I'll use yours http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif
http://www.shrapnelgames.com//ubb/Avatars/31.jpg

[ December 06, 2002, 03:03: Message edited by: Suicide Junkie ]

[David E. Gervais]

The next victim (er, I mean winner!) is..

Mephisto. (Menacing enough for you?)

1039144172.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039144172.jpg)
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039144172.jpg
...scanning for more targets...

[ December 08, 2002, 11:30: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[David E. Gervais]

Psssst!.. Suicide Junkie, is this more or less what you had in mind?

1039145050.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039145050.jpg)
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039145050.jpg

..and now you know that I can be persuaded to do requests, I just hope I haven't let the cat out of the bag! LoL http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[ December 08, 2002, 11:29: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[Suicide Junkie]

Dang, you rule!

*SJ runs off gleefully with his new avatar.

Edit test to update avatar

[ December 06, 2002, 03:40: Message edited by: Suicide Junkie ]

[Fyron]

Interesting...

[David E. Gervais]

..Target in range, upload when ready!..

Dark Star (The dark side, makes a star black it does hmmmmm!) http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

1039147135.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039147135.jpg)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039147135.jpg
.. and now with stars in my eyes I'm heading to bed, c'ya tomorrow people!

[ December 16, 2002, 15:55: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[Ragnarok]

Hmmm, if I get picked wonder what would be used. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/confused.gif As the movie Shrek would say, "Ooo, pick me! Pick me!" http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[Mephisto]

Originally posted by Ragnarok:
Hmmm, if I get picked wonder what would be used. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/confused.gif As the movie Shrek would say, "Ooo, pick me! Pick me!" http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I think you just qualified as a donkey. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[dogscoff]

Hmmm, if I get picked wonder what would be used
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Same here. What would I get, a bowl of dogfood? Bleh=-p

D_G, you do realise you're making more work for yourself by putting the rank insignia on there don't you? As ppl get promoted, you're going to have to re-work their avatars. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[Atrocities]

Nice looking avatars. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by dogscoff:
D_G, you do realise you're making more work for yourself by putting the rank insignia on there don't you? As ppl get promoted, you're going to have to re-work their avatars. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">What you would call work I would call having fun, But I'll set a rule,.. "If you get promoted you must post a note to me to let me know!" I'm not going to make it my mission to keep track of all the promotions! OK?

Cheers!

[ December 06, 2002, 12:03: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[David E. Gervais]

NOTE: If any of you have a favorite pic you would like me to insert into your avatar pic, you can send it to me by e-mail, or just post a link here!

Yo'K? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

[ December 06, 2002, 12:04: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[mlmbd]

President Elect Shang, there are alot of avatars I did that are here, http://www.shrapnelgames.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=50;t=000001

if you are interested!

David Gervais, Sorry! Didn't or don't mean to hijack your thread!

mlmbd http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif

[David E. Gervais]

Dogscoff, when thinking up your Avatar pic I had a strange vision of this skeleton entering a room and the 'humans' within fleeing in panic while this dog simply licked his lips and thought mmmm Lunch!..
1039190467.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039190467.jpg)
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039190467.jpg
I hope you like it.

[ December 08, 2002, 11:27: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[David E. Gervais]

... Imperator, I brightened up your existing Avatar pic added a little polish and here are the results..
1039190512.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039190512.jpg)
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039190512.jpg
I hope it's to your liking.

Note: I have given the SpecOps guys honorary 2 star general status for their ranks! Your stars are Gold and represent that you earned your stars!

[ December 08, 2002, 11:26: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[David E. Gervais]

..about your request Mephisto.. I tried my best to scale down the pic you sent me but wasn't too happy with the results, pic#3 below. I created an alternate loosely based on your idea with the fire with #2.. let me know what you think!

Mephisto3..
1039190573.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039190573.jpg)
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039190573.jpg
Mephisto2..
1039190554.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039190554.jpg)
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039190554.jpg

[ December 08, 2002, 11:25: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[David E. Gervais]

.. Here's a polished Version of your old Avatar Ragnarok..
1039190634.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039190634.jpg)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039190634.jpg

I hope you like it! Cheers!

[ December 08, 2002, 11:23: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[dogscoff]

Dogscoff, when thinking up your Avatar pic I had a strange vision of this skeleton entering a room and the 'humans' within fleeing in panic while this dog simply licked his lips and thought mmmm Lunch!..
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">LOL! Cool avatar. I'm a bit worried that the mere mention of my name inspires visions of the undead, but cool avatar. Any chance of adding a touch of the norse in there? A battleaxe or a Viking helmet or something?

[geoschmo]

Hehe, a skeleton with a norse helmet wielding a battle axe. Scary. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

If I may offer a further suggestion on Dogscoffs. You could zoom in a bit to maybe just his upper body so you can see the skeleton's facial features.

[ December 06, 2002, 16:37: Message edited by: geoschmo ]

[dogscoff]

Or maybe a skull behind my current axe avatar, that would be kind of cool.

[David E. Gervais]

..Mr President Elect Shang, will this do?

1039193499.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039193499.jpg)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039193499.jpg

Cheers!

[ December 08, 2002, 11:22: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[Arkcon]

What, you want to update avatars? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon6.gif I barely had the patience to upload mine.

When I made my little friend to the left. I thought I had cleaned him up enough, but he stll looks rough around the edges. And I think the upload process is too convoluted. But hey, that's just me -- I use dialup.

I so wanted an animated gif avatar. Just a quick cycling of the many faces of Tweek. All twitchy. Just so long as one frame was him holding that bazooka to his eye to prevent those PC Nasis from ruining his favorite movie.

I downloaded some JPG's but they were diferent sizes and resolutions. I don't even have an animated GIF maker -- I tried to get the pictures first.

[ December 06, 2002, 20:25: Message edited by: Arkcon ]

[David E. Gervais]

..your turn mlmbd..
1039197138.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039197138.jpg)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039197138.jpg

Hope you like it.

[ December 09, 2002, 22:26: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[David E. Gervais]

.. another SepcOps makeover..Goeschmo..
1039197096.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039197096.jpg)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039197096.jpg

why do I get the feeling you're watching us?

[ December 08, 2002, 11:21: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[David E. Gervais]

Dogscuff.. I played with your ideas and these are the results..

1039197063.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039197063.jpg)

1039197032.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039197032.jpg)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039197063.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039197032.jpg
Pick one, any one, but not 'THAT' one!!

[ December 08, 2002, 11:19: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[geoschmo]

Ooo, the axe in the skull is way cool. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[Fyron]

Originally posted by David Gervais:
... Imperator, I brightened up your existing Avatar pic added a little polish and here are the results..
1039190512.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039190512.jpg)

I hope it's to your liking.

Note: I have given the SpecOps guys honorary 2 star general status for their ranks! Your stars are Gold and represent that you earned your stars!<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That's a bit too bright for a picture of Kosh. Ever watch Babylon 5? It is supposed to be that dark.

Suicide Junkie and Geoschmo had more Posts than I do now before they ever became Special Ops. They earned their ranks, which were in the General+ range (SJ was actually the National Security Advisor at one point http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif ). Then, Richard made them Moderators of this forum (along with Atrocities and Mephisto) and they became Special Ops.

[Matryx]

These are quality http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif Nice

[David E. Gervais]

..here's a polished one for Richard..
1039207367.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039207367.jpg)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039207367.jpg

Only question is when will he drop by and see it?

Cheers!

[ December 08, 2002, 11:17: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[Suicide Junkie]

OOh, Skooky, with those glowing green eyes http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Perhaps a unique insignia for the Spec ops.
Can't think of a good one to use, though.

[David E. Gervais]

...and for my 200th posting... Malfador Machinations..
1039207754.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039207754.jpg)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039207754.jpg

..now let's see if I got promoted! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[ December 08, 2002, 11:16: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[Suicide Junkie]

How about a medieval style shield, with the SE4 redstar logo and the shrapnel logo on it.

Depending on how well they shrink down.
A redstar icon on a silver/gold-lined shield?

[David E. Gervais]

..and now for a minor celebration, a small batch of generic Avatars that are up for grabs! Be nice, no pushing or shoving.

1039208155.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039208155.jpg)
1039208175.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039208175.jpg)
1039208194.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039208194.jpg)
1039208210.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039208210.jpg)
1039208228.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039208228.jpg)
1039208248.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039208248.jpg)
1039208270.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039208270.jpg)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039208155.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039208175.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039208194.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039208210.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039208228.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039208248.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039208270.jpg

I'm having so much fun, and SJ I saw your suggestions and I like them http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[ December 16, 2002, 15:59: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[Ragnarok]

Great work David. I enjoy watching what you make for other members and their avatars. And I like the one you made for me alot. Thanks man! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[Matryx]

David. I'm seriously impressed with the quality of this work.
I hesitate to trouble you, but is there any chance you could knock up something for me http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif
Something network-y or web-y or matryx-y http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[edit - of course these are only suggestions, if you have anything you want to try (SJ suggested slow-mo-bullets) then that would also be welcome]

[ December 06, 2002, 21:46: Message edited by: Matryx ]

[David E. Gervais]

First, Imperator I darkened up the pic for you..
1039218147.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039218147.jpg)

Second, Matryx will this do?..
1039218180.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039218180.jpg)

Third,.. SJ is this what you had in mind with the shield and Shrapnel Logo? (2 Versions 2002/2003!)

SpecOps1..
1039218225.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039218225.jpg)

SpecOps2..
1039218276.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039218276.jpg)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039218147.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039218180.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039218225.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039218276.jpg

Remember you can all feel free to make suggestions or requests.

Cheers!

[ December 08, 2002, 03:43: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[Erax]

SpecOps should be a rank indicator, like the sergeant's stripes. A tiny spiral galaxy (with metallic finish) would be nice.

David, if you ever make a Fazrah Corporal, let me know !!

[David E. Gervais]

Arkcon,.. this is my interpretation of your pic,..

1039220776.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039220776.jpg)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039220776.jpg

As you can see I exchanged what you called a bazooka with some kind of scope.

Cheers!

[ December 08, 2002, 03:40: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[President_Elect_Shang]

Originally posted by David Gervais:
..Mr President Elect Shang, will this do?

1039193499.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039193499.jpg)

Cheers!<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That one is pretty good, but the whole sphinx thing has kind of got me creped out. Sphinx, sphincter. Know what I mean? It may that I lost my mind on the Let it Snow, Let it Snow thread. Great thread if you haven’t read it latly you should.
“ RUTHA will rule one day.”
Pres-Elect Shang walks away with a maniacal laugh and looking for a window.

[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by Erax:
SpecOps should be a rank indicator, like the sergeant's stripes. A tiny spiral galaxy (with metallic finish) would be nice.

David, if you ever make a Fazrah Corporal, let me know !!<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">What is a Frazrah Corporal? and give me a break, a spiral galaxy and Shrapnel logo in the space of 8x8 pixels! You and SJ must be joking, you are joking aren't you? FYI, it's a lot easier to split an atom than to split a pixel! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif LoL

Cheers!

[Krsqk]

The Fazrah are the green scrunchy-faced race in the standard game. I assume he'd like the race pic with the corporal insignia. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[President_Elect_Shang]

Um, I think David is just trying to win us all over. I will resist, I will not give in to the dark Dave. I will always serve Rutha! Well, maybe if he can come up with something better than this silly sphinx. What ya think? Any ideas?

[Matryx]

Thanks David http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif
Excellent work.
Nice interpretation of the slomo bullet.
Could you also give a shot at some sort of net, (thinking kind of energy based net/mesh) in case I like it better http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

(be nice to move away from the film interpretation of my name when really it's a play on the transformation meaning of the word Matrix) http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

something along the lines of [This (http://www.eecg.toronto.edu/~lewis/plop/examples/example1/example1.mesh.gif)] but perhaps glowing, and not round.
Perhaps slightly deformed as if something is caught.
kinda just throwing ideas here http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[edit - was *showing off new avatar* - but when I changed to my attempt it updates all my Posts]

might have a bash myself to give you more of an idea what I had in mind.
*fires up PSP*

[ December 07, 2002, 01:39: Message edited by: Matryx ]

[geoschmo]

A Spec ops insignia would be cool, but I am not sure what would be good. I did some surfing to see if I could find anything. Problem is most special forces don't have special ranks, they use the regular ranks assigned to the service that they are a part of. They do have unit emblems and whatnot, but those are usually pretty ornate. Not sure if you could use something like that.

Some common themes are daggers, lightening bolts, parachutes, arrows and birds wings.

A few examples:
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039224554.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039224593.bmp http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039224632.bmp

Maybe these will give you some inspiration. Keep up the good work.

[ December 07, 2002, 01:38: Message edited by: geoschmo ]

[Matryx]

Here we go.
This is my 5 minute effort.
I'm actually quite pleased with it, having managed to get a pseudo-organic energy type network thing going here http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif
I'm sure David can do better though, but this is sort of what I had in mind.

1039224977.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039224977.jpg)

[Captain Kwok]

Since we are talking about changes to avatars - Captain Kwok has just become the first Juprup Captain in Starfleet...

[Fyron]

LOL!

David, that pic is still pretty bright for Kosh.

[TerranC]

Originally posted by geoschmo:
A Spec ops insignia would be cool, but I am not sure what would be good. I did some surfing to see if I could find anything. Problem is most special forces don't have special ranks, they use the regular ranks assigned to the service that they are a part of. They do have unit emblems and whatnot, but those are usually pretty ornate. Not sure if you could use something like that.

Some common themes are daggers, lightening bolts, parachutes, arrows and birds wings.

Maybe these will give you some inspiration. Keep up the good work.<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Oooh, I'd like one of those. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[Suicide Junkie]

Third,.. SJ is this what you had in mind with the shield and Shrapnel Logo? (2 Versions 2002/2003!)

SpecOps1..
1039218225.jpg

SpecOps2..
1039218276.jpg<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> What is a Frazrah Corporal? and give me a break, a spiral galaxy and Shrapnel logo in the space of 8x8 pixels! You and SJ must be joking, you are joking aren't you? FYI, it's a lot easier to split an atom than to split a pixel! LoL<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">How about just the Red malfador star... you'd still have to shrink it a lot, but it could be doable.

[David E. Gervais]

First, a polished Avatar pic for Captain Kwok..
1039275094.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039275094.jpg)

Second, a darker (even darker than his original image) Version of my polished avatar pic for Imperator..
1039275133.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039275133.jpg)

Third, an Updated pic for Suicide Junkie with an 'ALL NEW' SpecOps Insigna.. Let me know if y'all like it!
1039275166.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039275166.gif)

Note: The new pic for SJ is in .gif format, the jpg's loss of detail virtually destroyed and detail in the new insigna!

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039275094.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039275133.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039275166.gif

Cheers!

[ December 08, 2002, 03:39: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[Suicide Junkie]

Originally posted by David Gervais:
Third, an Updated pic for Suicide Junkie with an 'ALL NEW' SpecOps Insigna.. Let me know if y'all like it!
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039275166.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039275166.gif)

Note: The new pic for SJ is in .gif format, the jpg's loss of detail virtually destroyed any detail in the new insignia!<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">This monitor is pretty small (12inch maybe?), so I had to reduce my resolution to 800x600, but it looks good there.

What do you other Spec-ops think?

[dogscoff]

*Narf*

*Dogscoff tries on his new avatar to see if it fits, stretching his limbs and turning round in front of a mirror.

I like. Thanks David. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[David E. Gervais]

more, More, MORE! ok!

Erax.. (a Fazrah Corporal)
1039280515.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039280515.jpg)

Krsqk.. (Old Colony claim!)
1039280583.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039280583.jpg)

Mephisto.. (with updated SpecOps insigna)
1039280615.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039280615.gif)

Geoschmo.. (with updated SpecOps insigna)
1039280548.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039280548.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039280515.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039280583.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039280615.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039280548.gif

Cheers!

[ December 08, 2002, 03:36: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[David E. Gervais]

Yo! TerranC,.. I'm at a loss of how to interpret your current avatar pic, is the diamond shape thing on the top half of your pic a ship?

Throw me some ideas on what you think!!

[dogscoff]

David, have you been reading the "King of the Hill" thread? People might soon be asking you for avatars with crowns on. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[David E. Gervais]

ahem, Matryx is this better?..
1039282302.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039282302.jpg)

It's the closest thing I could find in SEIV that resembles a net/matrix..

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039282302.jpg

BTW: I like your new 5min piece of work, if fits in nice with the format I have been using. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[ December 07, 2002, 17:42: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[TerranC]

Originally posted by David Gervais:
Yo! TerranC,.. I'm at a loss of how to interpret your current avatar pic, is the diamond shape thing on the top half of your pic a ship?

Throw me some ideas on what you think!!<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The arrow shaped thing is the Chronowerx logo (Star Trek Voyager) and 29th century Starfleet combadge. As for the second set of arrows, it's 29th century Starfleet ranking pips. It stands for Lieutenant. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[Matryx]

Thanks for the effort, but I think I prefer mine (with it's organic energy net type feel) http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif
I tried to keep it in the same sort of format as the rest of them because it looks more professional http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[David E. Gervais]

President Elect Shang, in an attempt to calm your spirit and chase away the long arms of insanity. I have created a unique Avatar pic that I call 'The birth of Sanctuary' The Ank is both a talisman to ward off evil and a symbol of Royalty and Peace. I hope you like it and will adopt it as your new Avatar pic.

1039285675.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039285675.jpg)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039285675.jpg

Cheers!

[David E. Gervais]

Matryx, not only is your Avatar pic very nice, you can take pride in knowing it is your own creation.

Cheers!

[Erax]

David, thank you soo very much. The Fazrah are my favorite race, and this is why : I was playing my first SEIV game and my wife asked me who I was killing "this time". I opened up the diplomacy screen and and showed her the races I had met (the Phong, Drushocka, and Nultoh, as I recall). She said something like "What a bunch of ugly aliens !", to which I replied, "Well, you haven't seen what I look like yet !!" http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

I see you used the galaxy symbol. Have you tried making it white / silver on a black background ? The contrast would be better. Light green on black also works quite well.

[Erax]

Oops, I need to post again after uptading my profile for the new avatar to kick in.

Anyway... I see you used green, yellow and blue for my image... those are the colors of my country's flag. Nice touch !

[ December 07, 2002, 19:48: Message edited by: Erax ]

[President_Elect_Shang]

I love it Dave! All hail Dave master of the avatar. Now to see if I got it working right or not. Guess not. How the heck to I update htis thing?

[ December 07, 2002, 19:51: Message edited by: President Elect Shang ]

[President_Elect_Shang]

Ya, I forgot to tell the system to select this avatar. Now that is SMOOOOOOOOTH
Ah, must press update profile.

[ December 07, 2002, 19:56: Message edited by: President Elect Shang ]

[Ragnarok]

Edit: Erased message as it was irrelivent after it was posted.

(Just so you know, it was just informing Mr. President that his avatar wasn't updating. But when I posted it updated. So no need saying it over again, eh?)

[ December 07, 2002, 19:59: Message edited by: Ragnarok ]

[Ruatha]

I'd really like one of those avatars too, but I don't have a clue as to how it should look!
Maybe a small smooth white dragon?
Or a snowy owl?

[disabled]

This is great work here! but can I get one?

[ June 13, 2003, 23:24: Message edited by: General Talashar ]

[David E. Gervais]

Hadrian,.. I see you just made captain,.. do you have a sense of humor? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif .. how about this..

1039293869.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039293869.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039293869.gif

Captain Jester is an obscure reference to one of my favorite sreies of books. Do you know the books I'm refering to?

Cheers!

[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by Erax:
I see you used green, yellow and blue for my image... those are the colors of my country's flag. Nice touch !<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ever hear of Serindipity? lol! (my spelling might be off!) http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by Ruatha:
I'd really like one of those avatars too, Maybe a snowy owl?<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">.. I think I can, I think I can,..
1039295692.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039295692.jpg)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039295692.jpg

..all I got to say is be careful what you wish for! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[ December 11, 2002, 16:24: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[Ruatha]

Thanks. That was beautiful!

[ December 07, 2002, 22:13: Message edited by: Ruatha ]

[Atrocities]

Any ideas on an avatar for someone like me?

The ones you produced all look so impressive, you really must enjoy doing it. It shows. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[ December 07, 2002, 22:32: Message edited by: Atrocities ]

[Fyron]

Hmm... I can think of lots of pics for Atrocities that wouldn't be appropriate... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

Perhaps something trekish?

[DavidG]

Originally posted by President Elect Shang:
Um, I think David is just trying to win us all over. I will resist, I will not give in to the dark Dave. I will always serve Rutha! Well, maybe if he can come up with something better than this silly sphinx. What ya think? Any ideas?<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Nice job resisting. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

[DavidG]

Nice avatars. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif Pretty soon everyone will have David Gervais avatar! No doubt the first wave of some diabolical plan to take over the world starting with the Shrapnel forum. Reminds me of that movie with John Candy and Lorne Greene about the secret Canadian plan to take over Hollywood. Hmm David Gervais is Canadian. Coincidence!!?

[Krsqk]

Just another pointless post to see if my avatar's updated. Dum dee dum dee dum...

Edit: It works! Thanks, David! Now to get back to work...

[ December 07, 2002, 23:18: Message edited by: Krsqk ]

[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by DavidG:
No doubt the first wave of some diabolical plan to take over the world starting with the Shrapnel forum. Reminds me of that movie with John Candy and Lorne Greene about the secret Canadian plan to take over Hollywood. Hmm David Gervais is Canadian. Coincidence!!?<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">John and Lorne made the mistake of targeting Hollywood, and they were a bit too overt! I on the other hand am targeting the Elite Intellectual masses that commune here at Shrapnel. All my Avatar pics have subliminal Messages hidden within... You're my next target, and knowing you are will not save you! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

[President_Elect_Shang]

David, I like the avatar a lot, but as I think about it can you change the ankh to the sign for psychology? It looks like this Ψ. If the symbol did not come out right than here is a link to a page with the symbol:
http://psychology.berkeley.edu/

It is the symbol between the words Berkley and Psychology in the heading.

[Fyron]

What is with the background on that page? Is it just my moniter, or does it look weird? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/confused.gif

[President_Elect_Shang]

It is a strange little light blue. Must be your monitor why?

[David E. Gervais]

DavidG resist if you can, but I allready know which one you will pick! HaHaHahahaha! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

1039305771.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039305771.jpg)
1039305855.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039305855.jpg)
1039305869.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039305869.jpg)
1039305890.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039305890.jpg)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039305771.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039305855.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039305869.jpg http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039305890.jpg

[ December 08, 2002, 00:12: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by Imperator Fyron:
What is with the background on that page? Is it just my moniter, or does it look weird? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/confused.gif <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Actually, the side pannels of the page are using a checkerboard fill pattern with one of the colors set to transparent. Depending on the color of your desktop it can look really wierd! On my monitor it looks like a pale Kaky not a color of my choice. My background is set to a medium/pale navy blue!!

[ December 08, 2002, 00:19: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[Ragnarok]

Originally posted by Imperator Fyron:
What is with the background on that page? Is it just my moniter, or does it look weird? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/confused.gif <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">It's not your monitor. It's got a odd design to it that does something to your eyes.

Edit, if you right-click and saveas.. You can see what kind of design it is. It's really strange. Here is a link to it. (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039306943.jpg)

[ December 08, 2002, 00:23: Message edited by: Ragnarok ]

[David E. Gervais]

President Elect Chang, since I'm going to modify your avatar, do you have a favorite color for the background? (I can change what's red in the Ank pic to any color!)

Cheers!

[CombatSquirrel]

Where is the "suck-up" line for these?

CombatSquirrel

[President_Elect_Shang]

Originally posted by David Gervais:
President Elect Chang, since I'm going to modify your avatar, do you have a favorite color for the background? (I can change what's red in the Ank pic to any color!)

Cheers!<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">You are joking right? I loath to ask you to change something that is so perfect in the first place! The red is great oh masterful one. I bow to you allow me to kiss you're feet.

[Thats how you suck-up]

[ December 08, 2002, 00:32: Message edited by: President Elect Shang ]

[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by President Elect Shang:
I bow to you allow me to kiss you're feet.
[Thats how you suck-up][/QB]<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yuk! go back to class, I loathe the thought! But I'll keep it red for you anyway!

[President_Elect_Shang]

How about shine your boots? is that ok?

[David E. Gervais]

Atrocities, will this do? I think the image invokes the feeling of Chaos and should fit. After all, If Atrocities doesn't breed chaos I don't know what does!

1039308346.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039308346.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039308346.gif

P.S. That's Mt. St-Helen in the pic, and it erupted on my birthday way back in 1980!
Cheers!

[ December 10, 2002, 13:21: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[DavidG]

Originally posted by David Gervais:
DavidG resist if you can, but I allready know which one you will pick! HaHaHahahaha! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Conspiracy? What conspiracy??...
whats that?... No I'm sorry I've never heard of David Gervais
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

[ December 08, 2002, 01:08: Message edited by: DavidG ]

[Fyron]

Originally posted by Ragnarok:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Imperator Fyron:
What is with the background on that page? Is it just my moniter, or does it look weird? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/confused.gif <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">It's not your monitor. It's got a odd design to it that does something to your eyes.

Edit, if you right-click and saveas.. You can see what kind of design it is. It's really strange. Here is a link to it. (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039306943.jpg)</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That's what I figured was happening on a Psychology page. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

So does being a Lieutenant General instead of a Major General change my rank insignia at all?

[ December 08, 2002, 01:36: Message edited by: Imperator Fyron ]

[pathfinder]

IF: Going to Lt General adds one more star...

[ December 08, 2002, 02:03: Message edited by: pathfinder ]

[David E. Gervais]

Squirrels are evil, you can see it in their eyes, in the way their tails twitch, there always ready for combat! This one's for you CombatSquirrel..

1039312926.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039312926.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039312926.gif

[David E. Gervais]

If anyone is interested, here is a page that shows all the different insignias for the military.

http://www.defenselink.mil/pubs/almanac/almanac/people/insignias/index.html

Imperator, one more star comming right up..

[President_Elect_Shang]

I gave you a five Dave, I am also waiting for the new and improved avatar, not that want to get pushy or anything. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif
Didn't you say you where taking this weekend off?

[ December 08, 2002, 02:17: Message edited by: President Elect Shang ]

[Captain Kwok]

Incoming post from Captain Kwok.

[David E. Gervais]

Imperator.. here is your extra star.. (I Saluteyou!)..
1039315855.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039315855.gif)

Pathfinder.. here you go!..
1039315881.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039315881.gif)

President Elect Shang.. poof! the Ank is transformed..
1039315908.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039315908.jpg)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039315855.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039315881.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039315908.jpg

Good night all, catch you tomorrow!

[disabled]

Which ones aren't reserved so I can grab one of this neat things! They're shiny!

[ June 13, 2003, 23:25: Message edited by: General Talashar ]

[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by President Elect Shang:
Didn't you say you where taking this weekend off?<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Maybe I did, Maybe I didn't,... I erased all evidence so it will be hard to prove! LOL http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

..Besides I'm having too much fun!

[pathfinder]

Thanks you kind sir! I just hope I updated my profile correctly http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

Hehe...yup, ah did! fer once http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

[ December 08, 2002, 03:12: Message edited by: pathfinder ]

[President_Elect_Shang]

You are the greatest Dave, thank you so very much!

[David E. Gervais]

Pathfinder, after careful concideration, I think your original clown pic looks better, but I'll leave the choice up to you!

1039317947.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039317947.jpg)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039317947.jpg

[Fyron]

Originally posted by David Gervais:
Imperator.. here is your extra star.. (I Saluteyou!)..<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I just talk too much. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

[Matryx]

Originally posted by David Gervais:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by DavidG:
No doubt the first wave of some diabolical plan to take over the world starting with the Shrapnel forum. Reminds me of that movie with John Candy and Lorne Greene about the secret Canadian plan to take over Hollywood. Hmm David Gervais is Canadian. Coincidence!!?<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">John and Lorne made the mistake of targeting Hollywood, and they were a bit too overt! I on the other hand am targeting the Elite Intellectual masses that commune here at Shrapnel. All my Avatar pics have subliminal Messages hidden within... You're my next target, and knowing you are will not save you! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ahah! I will be the only one immune to such subliminal Messages with my unique self created avatar!
well, except for those that haven't yet been created by Dave.
Oh, and unless the subliminal message has somehow been incorporated into my mimicry of his style of avatars http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[edit : Typos]

[ December 08, 2002, 03:45: Message edited by: Matryx ]

[Fyron]

Aliens are immune to such subliminal messaging.

[pathfinder]

Let it be so http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

[Krsqk]

Just FYI,

This thread was the most popular thread (by a factor of 75% over its next competitor) at 2320 EST. 14 visits in 30 minutes. Plus this one. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Popular threads can be viewed here (http://www.shrapnelgames.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=pntf;f=23)

[Instar]

you crazy people
we crazy people
crazy world
something
mmm beef

[President_Elect_Shang]

Originally posted by Instar:
you crazy people
we crazy people
crazy world
something
mmm beef<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ya what he said!

[TerranC]

Originally posted by David Gervais:
TerranC, thanks for letting me know what the different symbols on your Avatar are, but I'm still at a loss of what to draw for you. Any ideas?

Cheers!<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Wow. A personal avatar for me?

Alrighty umm... Maybe the combadge standing upright behind a blue background and the lieutenant pips on the low lefthand corner like you did for the specops insignia?

[disabled]

*sighs* i don't know which one to pick.

[ June 13, 2003, 23:27: Message edited by: General Talashar ]

[David E. Gervais]

TerranC.. here's a quick placeholder,.. I'll see about doing one with a combadge..
1039359185.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039359185.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039359185.gif

[David E. Gervais]

Here are 4 Grab-bad pics..

1039359216.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039359216.gif)
1039359248.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039359248.gif)
1039359274.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039359274.gif)
1039359303.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039359303.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039359216.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039359248.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039359274.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039359303.gif

Cheers!

[David E. Gervais]

Geoschmo I get the feeling that the reason you haven't adopted my new Avatar for you is because it wasn't animated like your old one! well now you can have your cake and eat it too! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif (Plus your new icon can look up and down as well!)

1039359339.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039359339.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039359339.gif

Note: this does not mean I'm willing to animate all the new avatars! I'm crazy, not insane! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by Hadrian Tyrael S. Aventine:
I didn't see the jester... It was a good laugh, but I can't say that I have heard of those books.

Thanks for the icons!<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The books I was refering to are the 'Phule's' series by Robert Asprin. I'm also fond of his Myth books.

The ultimate 'Thanks' would be to adopt one of the new Avatar pics! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

Cheers!

[geoschmo]

This is cool. You didn't have to animate it, but it looks neat. I was just waiting for you to finalize the spec ops logo. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by TerranC:
[QUOTE]Wow. A personal avatar for me?

Alrighty umm... Maybe the combadge standing upright behind a blue background and the lieutenant pips on the low lefthand corner like you did for the specops insignia?<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">a combadge behind a blue background..
1039363671.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039363671.gif)
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039363671.gif

Don't you think it would look better in front of a blue background?
1039363638.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039363638.gif)
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039363638.gif

Sometimes taking someone litterally can be fun! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[Raging Deadstar]

These things look cool, was wondering where all these avatars were coming from

[David E. Gervais]

Deadstar, what is the source for the pic of your current avatar? The more info I get the better I can taylor-make your new avatar. If you have any ideas feel free to throw them at me! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

Cheers!

[CombatSquirrel]

Wow... pretty deluxe. Thanks a gadzillion!

Maybe if I get the time, I'll put an eyepatch on the little beast and give him a cigar and sword...

CombatSquirrel

[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by CombatSquirrel:
Maybe if I get the time, I'll put an eyepatch on the little beast and give him a cigar and sword...

CombatSquirrel<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I kind of thought that the squirrel looked like a master of hand to hand combat, sort of a Shaolin-Squirrel, Hiiiii-Yaaa! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[disabled]

What about SE4 ships and races and stuff!

[ June 13, 2003, 23:28: Message edited by: General Talashar ]

[disabled]

Double post, sorry!

[ June 13, 2003, 23:28: Message edited by: General Talashar ]

[TerranC]

Dave, (If I may call you Dave), That behind the the blue background, yes, it was meant litterally. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif Although in Front of the background is better. Also, don't mean to be picky here, but could you take out the combadge out of http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039363638.gif and replace it with the diamond on my current avatar?

[David E. Gervais]

TerranC, the combadge/insigna on your original avatar is too elongated to fit well within the design of the avatar pic I posted earlier. (it should fit within the bubble in the top right of the image, I tried both a horizontal and virtical Version and the combadge had to be shrunk way too much to fit!).. I found what I think is a good/new look that includes your combadge and keeps the feel of my old design...

1039390721.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039390721.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039390721.gif

So what do you think? Will this new design be acceptable to you?

[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by Hadrian Tyrael S. Aventine:
Let's see if it works... I'm thinking about importing the avatars to SE.org's avatar library too if you won't mind.<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">No problem, feel free to import, export, car port, or drink port (wine) to your hearts content. Just mention me somewhere at SE.org to increase my fame! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

p.s. I could zip all these files up and send them to you in one file if it will save you some trouble. Just send me and e-mail and I'll attach them to an rsvp!

Cheers!

[sachmo]

This thread is way too long...did I already ask for one? Is it possible to do mine? Am I making any sense? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[David E. Gervais]

Here are a few more 'misc' Avatars that are up for grabs..

1039391970.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039391970.gif)
1039392004.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039392004.gif)
1039392043.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039392043.gif)
1039392123.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039392123.gif)
1039392247.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039392247.gif)
1039392309.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039392309.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039391970.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039392004.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039392043.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039392123.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039392247.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039392309.gif

I sure hope somebody adopts these! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

[Fyron]

I would prefer that the avatar created for me not be used anywhere else but here on Shrapnel.

[David E. Gervais]

Hadrian, I take it you didn't like the Jester. So here is something more in Keeping with SE.org..
1039351065.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039351065.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039351065.gif

Instar, that's a cool robot, so all I did was paste him on a gradient background, give him a nice shiny blue visor, add a highlight and of course the SpecOps insigna..
1039351100.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039351100.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039351100.gif

Cheers!

[ December 09, 2002, 23:33: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[David E. Gervais]

TerranC, thanks for letting me know what the different symbols on your Avatar are, but I'm still at a loss of what to draw for you. Any ideas?

Cheers!

[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by sachmo:
This thread is way too long...did I already ask for one? Is it possible to do mine? Am I making any sense? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">no matter, I speak senseless fluently.. Here's a polished Version of your existing Avatar...
1039395614.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039395614.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039395614.gif

Cheers!

[tesco samoa]

Snake looks cool with the light in the background...

What would a red spot light look like ??

[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by Imperator Fyron:
I would prefer that the avatar created for me not be used anywhere else but here on Shrapnel.<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Don't worry, I won't include your's or any of the SpecOps Avatars if I zip up the files, Only the ones that I created from scratch. Many of the Avatars I did were just cleaning up existing ones, but there are plenty of original stuff too! So there shouldn't be any lack of avatars for sharing.

Cheers!

[Rollo]

hi, David. great work http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif .
can you polish mine up too, plz?

Rollo

[David E. Gervais]

Tesco, Snake with a red spotlight/highlight does not look good, take my word for it. But if you like red, I filtered/resized/polished your avatar pic..
1039397492.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039397492.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039397492.gif

[geoschmo]

Speaking of that, what the heck is that pic Tesco? I guess it's the size, or my eyes, but I can't make out the image. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[TerranC]

Originally posted by David Gervais:
Will this new design be acceptable to you?<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes indeedy. Thanks dave for all the troubles.

[David E. Gervais]

Here you go Rollo..
1039398545.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039398545.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039398545.gif

I hope you like it.

[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by geoschmo:
...I can't make out the image. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">If you right click on his original avatar and save pic you will see that the original image is quite large, it looses a lot in the rescalling. for the red Version I did, I had to crop first then resize and even that didn't have a miraculous result. It's two soldiers sitting on the ground facing each other. A strange pic to say the least, but I'm not judging, variety can be good!

Cheers!

[Ragnarok]

Originally posted by geoschmo:
Speaking of that, what the heck is that pic Tesco? I guess it's the size, or my eyes, but I can't make out the image. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I think I can make out an arm and a leg. But I'm not for sure on that.

[TerranC]

Avatar testing, avatar testing. Avatar testing.

[Kamog]

Originally posted by geoschmo:
Speaking of that, what the heck is that pic Tesco? I guess it's the size, or my eyes, but I can't make out the image. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I was wondering what it was, too.

I thought that the picture was of an archaeological dig or something. It looks like there's a dirt background, with a few bones partly exposed.

[David E. Gervais]

Question: I haven't had the time to scan all the threads in the SE:IV forums of late, been too busy creating avatars! So I was wondering if the new avatars were getting any kind of reactions out there? I noticed one post about someone liking one of the new avatars, and I posted a reply saying if they wanted a new avatar to drop by here, but so far no show! Ah well, I guess I'll just have to content myself with having fun, and downsize my delusiond of fame! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

wait I have an idea,.. I'll post a new thread..

[Ragnarok]

Originally posted by David Gervais:
Question: I haven't had the time to scan all the threads in the SE:IV forums of late, been too busy creating avatars! So I was wondering if the new avatars were getting any kind of reactions out there? I noticed one post about someone liking one of the new avatars, and I posted a reply saying if they wanted a new avatar to drop by here, but so far no show! Ah well, I guess I'll just have to content myself with having fun, and downsize my delusiond of fame! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

wait I have an idea,.. I'll post a new thread..<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I've seen it mentioned in a couple other threads now. And they all seemed to like the new avatars. Keep up the good work Dave.

[TerranC]

Originally posted by David Gervais:
Question: I haven't had the time to scan all the threads in the SE:IV forums of late, been too busy creating avatars! So I was wondering if the new avatars were getting any kind of reactions out there? I noticed one post about someone liking one of the new avatars, and I posted a reply saying if they wanted a new avatar to drop by here, but so far no show! Ah well, I guess I'll just have to content myself with having fun, and downsize my delusiond of fame! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

wait I have an idea,.. I'll post a new thread..<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes, DGV (David Gervais Avatars) are the latest fad here in the forums. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

And Geo, it seems that Tesco's avatar is a picture of an allied soldier and a russian soldier sharing a cigarette.

[David E. Gervais]

Kamog, this is how it works, anyone who Posts in this thread will see their avatar transmuted by me! enter at your own risk! (of course you are in no way obligated to use my new polished avatars. I'm just doing this for the fun!)

Here you go..
1039400760.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039400760.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039400760.gif

Btw: your's is the first Avatar that I put the reflection on the right side, it looked better that way!

[ December 09, 2002, 02:37: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[Kamog]

Wow, thank you very much, David! This is really nice!!

[Will]

I picked up one of your general avatars... It just looks cooler than an orange http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

Small request though... could you move the planet/planetoid/moon over to the left a little, and the star over to the right a little? That would be just more coolness.

Thanks for lending your artistic talents!

[Cheeze]

David, if you have an opportunity, I could use something that looks better than my current avatar. But keep it cheesy, please! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[Kamog]

Testing new avatar... let's see if the update worked...

Edit: Yes, it worked! Thank you, David! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[ December 09, 2002, 02:51: Message edited by: Kamog ]

[Stone Mill]

I must say I am very impressed. You got a knack, David.

Well, what the heck? If you have the time... and would be sooo kind...

How about updating mine to a barren planet with solar windmills or something like that? I would love to see what you may come up with.

[sachmo]

Ohhhhh...KeWl! Thanks!

[Karras Barrens]

Sachmo... is that captain ron?

[sachmo]

Originally posted by Karras Barrens:
Sachmo... is that captain ron?<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">LOL!

[Rollo]

Originally posted by David Gervais:
Here you go Rollo..
1039398545.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039398545.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039398545.gif

I hope you like it.<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">yes, cool. i do like it http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif . if could add a captains rank symbol that would be even cooler http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif .

[dogscoff]

This has to be one of the fastest moving threads ever...

David, yes, loads of ppl are commenting on your avatars all over the place. If you (or anyone else) doesn't have time to read all the threads, be sure to catch a summary of the week's events in Mumbled's Lurk report...

[Perrin]

Wow these are great! David can you do something with mine?

Here is a link to it ---> Link (http://www.imagemagician.org/images/perrin/postfu/eye.jpg)

Oh no rank insignia please.

[ December 09, 2002, 16:37: Message edited by: Perrin ]

[dogscoff]

David, I'd love to see all the avatars in this thread lined up side by side. Do you have a web page?

Secondly, that page you get the military insignia from refers to the US military... would it be the same for the armed forces of other nations? You might have to re-do half your avatars for international forum-goers http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/tongue.gif

Then again, I suppose our ranks are actually in the International Army of Shrapnel rather than any national force, (I certainly wouldn't want to go around pretending to be an officer in any other army, lest i get arrested and/or beaten up by squaddies) so I'll let you off. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[tesco samoa]

It is a picture of a canadian soldier and a german soldier sharing a cig near vimy ridge.

[Richard]

Very cool...

Originally posted by David Gervais:
..here's a polished one for Richard..
1039207367.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039207367.jpg)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039207367.jpg

Only question is when will he drop by and see it?

Cheers!<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">

[David E. Gervais]

Now there's starting to get a little action here,.. I love it! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

First to take care of some requests,..
One for StoneMill..
1039455616.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039455616.gif)

and something for Mr Cheeze..
1039455641.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039455641.gif)

Karras, Hope you like it..
1039455671.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039455671.gif)

Rollo.. Just when I was trying to avoid potting insigna's on the avatar pics.. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif
1039455700.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039455700.gif)

and I must not forget Will..
1039455727.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039455727.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039455616.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039455641.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039455671.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039455700.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039455727.gif

I know you'll like them, I know you will! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[ December 09, 2002, 19:55: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[Gandalph]

OK, i'll get in on it. What might you be able to do with an old wizard like me?

[David E. Gervais]

..Some more Misc avatars ready for adoption..
1039456749.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039456749.gif)
1039456783.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039456783.gif)
1039456802.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039456802.gif)
1039456879.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039456879.gif)
1039456901.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039456901.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039456749.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039456783.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039456802.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039456879.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039456901.gif

..are these good enough for anyone?

[David E. Gervais]

More little cuties for adoption..

1039456935.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039456935.gif)
1039456956.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039456956.gif)
1039456983.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039456983.gif)
1039457015.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039457015.gif)
1039457035.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039457035.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039456935.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039456956.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039456983.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039457015.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039457035.gif

... I'm trying to intice y'all!

[Wardad]

Awesome Icons.

Do you have anything for Wardad, AKA War Dog?
Part Irish Setter and German Shepard, He just wants to get drunk and take over the universe.

[David E. Gervais]

My desktop is littered with all these avatars!..

1039457744.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039457744.gif)
1039457767.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039457767.gif)
1039457782.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039457782.gif)
1039457797.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039457797.gif)
1039457828.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039457828.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039457744.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039457767.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039457782.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039457797.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039457828.gif

..could there be more??...

[David E. Gervais]

.. I'm beginning to think these avatars are 'Tribbles' in disguise!..

1039457875.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039457875.gif)
1039457889.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039457889.gif)
1039457910.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039457910.gif)
1039457934.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039457934.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039457875.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039457889.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039457910.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039457934.gif

.. and now to take care of some more requests..

[Rollo]

thx, David.
you 'da man' http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[Rollo]

hmm, test #2

[Raging Deadstar]

Originally posted by Wardad:
Awesome Icons.

Do you have anything for Wardad, AKA War Dog?
Part Irish Setter and German Shepard, He just wants to get drunk and take over the universe.<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">What self respecting dog doesn't??

[David E. Gervais]

..more polish for the dearly requested.. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

Gandalph.. Trapped in a ruby globe forced to wander the lands forever..
1039463030.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039463030.gif)

Perrin.. not much to do, just added a little color to the background, did a little resizing and plopped it into one of my factory built frames! Voila!
1039463055.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039463055.gif)

Wardad.. I gave you the same treatment..
1039463083.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039463083.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039463030.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039463055.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039463083.gif

..it's like giving candy to a baby! (some think it's mean!) LoL http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[ December 09, 2002, 19:54: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by dogscoff:
David, I'd love to see all the avatars in this thread lined up side by side. Do you have a web page?<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I have the pic, in fact it's standard practice for me. I have a few work screens and keep a clean ordered screen where I plop the finished avatars as I go. Right now the file is about 300K compressed. So I'm not going to post it here.

..and I don't have a web page, sorry.

Oh, and where is this "Mumbled's Lurk report" I searched through the Shrapnel home page and didn't see it. I also looked in the main index of the intel forums, no luck there either.

Cheers!

[ December 09, 2002, 20:06: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[Stone Mill]

Hey David, thanks! I do like mine.

I was wondering if you could put a bit more emphasis on the Mill, and less on the foreground.

Thanks!

[David E. Gervais]

Deadstar.. I just stuck your avatar in one of my factory frames. Cheers!

1039465855.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039465855.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039465855.gif

[mlmbd]

dogscoff!, again with the "Mumbled's". Again, it is just mlmbd http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif , Thank You! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

David Gervais,
Oh, and where is this "Mumbled's Lurk report" I searched through the Shrapnel home page and didn't see it. I also looked in the main index of the intel forums, no luck there either. <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">It is just "Lurk Report". I do it every Friday. With an occasional update during the week. This will take you there;
http://www.shrapnelgames.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=23;t=007350 Drop in, anytime! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

mlmbd http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif

[Raging Deadstar]

Thanx Dave, i was preoccupied so i never got to reply to your Last post. If your still up for making me an avatar i was wondering if gold has an image of an exploding/deadstar, thats just an idea,i'm pleased with the one i've got

Thanx http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[Wardad]

Originally posted by David Gervais:
Wardad.. I gave you the same treatment..
1039463083.gif
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Thanks David.

I know someone out there voluntered to host Icons. I wonder if that offer is still open and how to do it.

[ December 09, 2002, 21:18: Message edited by: Wardad ]

[dogscoff]

dogscoff!, again with the "Mumbled's". Again, it is just mlmbd , Thank You!
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Soryy Mumb... I mean sorry mate, I just forget the correct spelling, and when I read the forums I have to have a way of pronouncing each name in my head, and yours comes out as Mumbles. I'll keep it to my own head.

Where does your nick come from anyway?

[Fyron]

Originally posted by Wardad:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by David Gervais:
Wardad.. I gave you the same treatment..
1039463083.gif
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Thanks David.

I know someone out there voluntered to host Icons. I wonder if that offer is still open and how to do it.</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Upload them to Shrapnel. Actually, David already uploaded them to Shrapnel. Just link to them. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[David E. Gervais]

Well, Stone Mill.. I spent a bit of time and built this new avatar pic from scratch. The only thing in the pic that isn't original is a reduced image is the barren wasteland for the underlayer. It was kind of fun, like oil painting on the head of a thimble. I really like the final result, the Old mill with its tattered wind catchers and crumbled stone look came off prety well.
1039470926.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039470926.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039470926.gif

Let me know what you think, Cheers!

[Ragnarok]

Originally posted by dogscoff:
[QUOTE]

Where does your nick come from anyway?<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">If I am not mistaken it stands for "Mom Loves Me Best Dude". I just remember that from when he was explaining what it meant. Where it came from I do not know.

[Wardad]

Nice...

[mlmbd]

dogscoff, Where does your nick come from anyway? <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I posted the meaning behind it somewhere. Just can't remember where. So, I won't bore you with the entire explanation, It came the "Smothers Brrothers". Tommy Smothers was always saying to his brother (Dick), "Dicky, Mom Always Loved you best". In there act is was really very funny! So, "mlmbd" is an ajustment of that quote; "Mom Loves Me Best, Dude". Ok so there you have it!

rags, Thanks! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

mlmbd http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif

[David E. Gervais]

BTW mlmbd, did you not like my glossy polish of your avatar? It was posted way back on page 11! (or 12 or 13.. if you wait a few minutes!lol) But here it is again for quick reference.

1039197138.jpg (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039197138.jpg)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039197138.jpg

I was surprised that you didn't grab it, because it's basically the same one you're using now!

..speaking of how to remember/pronounce your handle 'mlmbd', well when I say 'mlm' it rings like Millenium in my mind and when I say 'bd' it makes me think of 'buddy' so in my minds eye you're the 'Millenium Buddy' or Mlmbd for short! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

Cheers!

[ December 09, 2002, 22:36: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[mlmbd]

David, it is fine. It is the stock avatar I selected when I joined the forums. I have been working, off and on, on an custom avatar! But, Thanks!

No offence!

and 'Millenium Buddy' has a nice ring to it. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

mlmbd http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif

[ December 09, 2002, 22:41: Message edited by: mlmbd ]

[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by mlmbd:
..It came the "Smothers Brrothers". Tommy Smothers was always saying...<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Aaaaah the Yo-Yo man himself! (Yes I'm that old!) http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by mlmbd:
David, it is fine. It is the stock avatar I selected when I joined the forums. I have been working, off and on, on an custom avatar! But, Thanks!

No offence!

mlmbd http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">No offence taken, hmmm, maybe if I find a pic of Tommy Smothers and shrink, crop, paste, highlight...hmmm maybe just for fun!! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[David E. Gervais]

You know what Shrapnel needs... A java chat client like 'VolanoChat' that way we could have some real-time discussions.. hmmm is that a good idea or what?

[David E. Gervais]

..4 Posts in a row.. in a chat room this would be concidered talking to myself! That's ok, sometimes I just have so much to say! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

[ December 09, 2002, 23:04: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[Instar]

Wow, I feel bad for having just a stock pic... hmm
Ill try to find a good pic of Masterchief (of Halo fame) or a ninja
or BOTH!
CRAP!
I have 3 pics I would like to use... a ninja, Master Chief from Halo, and the main character from the original Doom games.... crap! I LOVE THEM ALL!

[ December 09, 2002, 23:11: Message edited by: Instar ]

[Puke]

Originally posted by David Gervais:
You know what Shrapnel needs... A java chat client like 'VolanoChat' that way we could have some real-time discussions.. hmmm is that a good idea or what?<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">there is a se4 IRC channel. also, i think there is some discussion of such chatty type things in the "Trillian" poll thread.

[Gandalph]

Originally posted by David Gervais:

Gandalph.. Trapped in a ruby globe forced to wander the lands forever..
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The wizard avatar you did was great, but it's not me. I am something more like the wizard in my current (which is new) avatar. Something like that in your glassy frame would be wonderful.

Edit - Here->gandalph2.gif (http://eandkcory.ods.org/seiv/gandalph2.gif)<- is the link.

[ December 09, 2002, 23:47: Message edited by: Gandalph ]

[Baron Grazic]

Very nice pics David. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif
Now if only I could settle on just one. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

[David E. Gervais]

I can have such a wicked sense of humor..
1039476406.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039476406.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039476406.gif

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by Instar:
Wow, I feel bad for having just a stock pic... hmm
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Instar, did you miss the polishing I gave your pic?.. if so here it is again from page 7/8/9 or somewhere back there!
1039351100.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039351100.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039351100.gif

[mlmbd]

David, the image is nice and very interesting. And you are right, you have a wicked sense of humor.. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

I will again have to pass. For the reasons I mentioned earlier.

mlmbd http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif

[Instar]

Hey thanks I didnt see it!
However, I would like to see what you could do with these pics... if you dont mind dabbling and converting bmps that is
Doom avatar (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039477491.bmp) Halo Avatar (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039477665.bmp)

BTW I do have bigger pics available for both

[ December 09, 2002, 23:59: Message edited by: Instar ]

[David E. Gervais]

Gandalph,.. is this closer to what you had in mind?..

1039478335.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039478335.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039478335.gif

Oh, and don't expect me to animate it! Cheers!

[Taz-in-Space]

David Gervais, Taz likes those new Avatars! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif
What software are you using? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/confused.gif

[David E. Gervais]

Instar, you're so funny, "do I mind?" he asks, Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Buddy I thrive on this stuff!

Using your fuel, here is what I came up with..

1039480193.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039480193.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039480193.gif

you like? hmmmm?

[Puke]

i always wanted a little animated line art of a head tossing chunks, but this avatar is pretty foul too. Thank you, sir!

[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by Taz-in-Space:
What software are you using? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/confused.gif <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I'm falling in love with a new software I'm trying out called ArtGem. It's DPaint on steroids! woohoooo!

[David E. Gervais]

Puke, I kind of expected you to choose that gelatinous cube avatar, my instints were right!

Cheers!

[Instar]

Sweet... the man from Doom I and II never looked better

[jimbob]

Gee Dave, everyone's getting these snazzy new avatars from you http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif classy stuff ... would you be able to do one for me too??

I'm thinking the Mark Twain thing is hip, but maybe if you could age him a wee bit. Of course I'd be willing to change altogether, don't suppose you could make a James Crick pic? A double strand of DNA in the background...

jimbob

[David E. Gervais]

Taz, here's my interpretation of "Taz-in-Space"..

1039484542.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039484542.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039484542.gif

..notice how he has a few toes out of the frame, always ready for a quick escape or to make a quick run to Pizza Hut! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by jimbob:
I'm thinking the Mark Twain thing is hip, but maybe if you could age him a wee bit. Of course I'd be willing to change altogether, don't suppose you could make a James Crick pic? A double strand of DNA in the background...

jimbob<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">If I had a pic of James Crick I probably could, but I was unable to find any pic through Google or Altavista. and there seemed to be many mis-matched info, James Watson and Francis Crick the most often paired. James Crick was only mentionned in a blurb about a book caklled "What Mad Pursuit" If you have a pic of him, send it to me and I'll see what I can do.

[LazarusLong42]

Originally posted by David Gervais:
If I had a pic of James Crick I probably could, but I was unable to find any pic through Google or Altavista. and there seemed to be many mis-matched info, James Watson and Francis Crick the most often paired. James Crick was only mentionned in a blurb about a book caklled "What Mad Pursuit" If you have a pic of him, send it to me and I'll see what I can do.<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That'd be because jimbob got the names mixed up a bit himself, I suspect. The names are James Watson and Francis Crick.

OK... can I get an avatar, even though I'm so rarely here? Perhaps a quill pen with an &lt;a&gt; tag http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

LL/ES2

[ December 10, 2002, 02:33: Message edited by: LazarusLong42 ]

[David E. Gervais]

Jimbob, this is the best you'll get, I hope you like it.

1039489010.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039489010.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039489010.gif

Cheers!

[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by LazarusLong42:
OK... can I get an avatar, even though I'm so rarely here? Perhaps a quill pen with an &lt;a&gt; tag http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

LL/ES2<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sure thing, but what's an &lt;a&gt; tag??

[ December 10, 2002, 03:07: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[Suicide Junkie]

HTML hyperlink...
Such as:
&lta href="www.shrapnelgames.com&gtShrapnel Link&lt/a&gt

[geoschmo]

Francis Crick's Nobel Bio (http://www.nobel.se/medicine/laureates/1962/crick-bio.html)

James Watson's Nobel Bio (http://www.nobel.se/medicine/laureates/1962/watson-bio.html)

Both have photos.

[Will]

w00t! Thanks David!

[Gandalph]

Very cool, and exactly what I had in mind. Thanks David!

[Cheeze]

It's a nice looking pic for me...but I think I'd like it more without the rat...unless the cheese were eating it! Either that or something in a skinny guy in a bad superhero outfit with cheese symbol in standard pose with big cheezy grin!!

I'm hoping I have some basic software that might allow me to work on my pic. I'd hate to take more of your time when there are others out there with cooler pics to create or re-design....

Thanks...it's definitely better than what I have now!!!

[ December 10, 2002, 06:10: Message edited by: Cheeze ]

[Atrocities]

Any ideas on an avatar for someone like me?

The ones you produced all look so impressive, you really must enjoy doing it. It shows.

[David E. Gervais]

First, Yo! Mephisto,.. In an attempt to please I have created an all new Avatar based on the art you sent me. I think I managed to give him that 'trixter' smile and mischivious gleam in his eyes. Let me know what you think. Cheers

1039525604.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039525604.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039525604.gif

Wow! I go to bed and when I wake up and pop into this forum I see 'Action' http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif Don't worry people, I'm taking notes and working on your requests.. I'll be back later to post them.

[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by Atrocities:
Any ideas on an avatar for someone like me?
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Atrocities, I did this for you way back when ( on page 9/10/11 or so) in the thread, you must have missed it! I think of 'Atrocities' as a force of nature (social nature) so I steered away from your current 'skeletal' theme! I hope you like it.

1039308346.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039308346.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039308346.gif

[ December 10, 2002, 15:01: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[David E. Gervais]

Mr. Cheeze.. as you know all super-heroes need a way of getting around,.. Well, I decided to give you a flying carpet. I hope this Avatar pic will suit your fancy! Cheers.
1039531334.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039531334.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039531334.gif

[David E. Gervais]

Shyrka, your avatar pics were already very nice, so I didn't have much work to do. I just lightened up the feel of the pic by changing the background to a nice blue sky and put it all into one of my factory frames. I hope you like it.

1039531357.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039531357.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039531357.gif

[David E. Gervais]

Geoschmo, I took note of your request and will of course make the changes. But I'll tackle some of the new requests first. (You're in line, but the line keeps changing! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif )

Cheers!

[geoschmo]

Originally posted by David Gervais:
Geoschmo, I took note of your request and will of course make the changes. But I'll tackle some of the new requests first. (You're in line, but the line keeps changing! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif )

Cheers!<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">No Problem. Take your time.

Originally posted by dogscoff:
David, I'd love to see all the avatars in this thread lined up side by side. Do you have a web page?<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Here's an .htm file you can download that has all the avatars David has made(and I think one by Matryx) in this thread on one page.

Avatars.htm (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039532504.htm)

Geoschmo

[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by geoschmo:
[QUOTE]Here's an .htm file you can download that has all the avatars David has made(and I think one by Matryx) in this thread on one page.

Avatars.htm (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039532504.htm)

Geoschmo<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">WOW! Nice compilation, Thanks for the showcase! I'm sure many people will apriciate seeing them all on one page. Cheers!

[Ragnarok]

"Here's an .htm file you can download that has all the avatars David has made(and I think one by Matryx) in this thread on one page.

Avatars.htm (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039532504.htm)"

Dang David, you have made alot of avatars. I didn't think it was that many until I looked at the .htm page Geo threw up. You have certainly been one busy guy. And it does show that you enjoy it. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[ December 10, 2002, 15:23: Message edited by: Ragnarok ]

[Stone Mill]

David,

Nice work! I dig it! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Thanks a million.

[LazarusLong42]

Originally posted by David Gervais:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by LazarusLong42:
OK... can I get an avatar, even though I'm so rarely here? Perhaps a quill pen with an &lt;a&gt; tag http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

LL/ES2<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sure thing, but what's an &lt;a&gt; tag??</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Heh. It's the HTML tag used for denoting a hyperlink, and it looks exactly like that: &lt;a&gt;

As the PBW UI Guy, people around here know me mostly for web design, so I figure it makes the most sense.

[David E. Gervais]

Lazarus, here's one quill pen and free inkwell, as per your order. Cheers!

1039539251.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039539251.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039539251.gif

P.S. if by the 'a' tag you meant a link to the pic then it's right there above the pic!

..Doh! I may be slow, but I'm good.. I took out my etching tools and labeled the inkwell so that people would know what kind of ink you use.. amazing how 20 pixels can make a difference http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

1039540297.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039540297.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039540297.gif

[ December 10, 2002, 17:18: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[Suicide Junkie]

Originally posted by geoschmo:
Here's an .htm file you can download that has all the avatars David has made(and I think one by Matryx) in this thread on one page.

Avatars.htm (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039532504.htm)

Geoschmo<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Wow! It keeps going and going... on highspeed access its neat to watch it load http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[David E. Gervais]

BTW: Geoschmo, I like how your avatar pic (the only animated one!) is quietly scanning all the other picks in the montage! No doubt admirering my handy work eh? LOL

[Alpha Kodiak]

Wow, very impressive!

So, David, do you think you can work something up for the old bear?

[LazarusLong42]

David:

Thanks a bunch! That's perfect http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif Now to see if I got it set up correctly... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Eric/LL

[Atrocities]

Thanks David. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[geoschmo]

Yes, David I think you have really captured the essence of Lazarus with that one. Very nice.

[David E. Gervais]

..This one is a special request from a friend in Hawaii. All she wanted it to have is.. some Gold and Black, 2 triangle things, some flowers and a red bird (canary)! It seemed like a tall order, but I think I succeded.

1039547520.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039547520.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039547520.gif

... now I got a Grizzly to groom.. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[ December 10, 2002, 19:32: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[David E. Gervais]

Hey! I just noticed something when I was looking at that avatar montage link... I'm not in there http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

1039547520.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039207993.jpg)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039207993.jpg

Maybe if it gets updated I can be snuck in? hmmm. if the avatar pics could somehow be shuffled, everyone could play "Where's David?" LOL

Now I'm having those delusions again! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

[geoschmo]

Ok, rather than having to upload a new file (And you having to download it) to Shrapnel everytime David makes a new avatar, I went ahead and put it on the PBW server.

Bookmark it here! (http://seiv.pbw.cc/avatars.htm)

I add the new ones and put your avatar as well David. Although I put yours in a place of respect instead of hiding it amongst the others. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

EDIT: You don't suppose Shrapnel would mind me linking to the images on their server do you? I doubt it in this case. It's not like this is going to be a high traffic web page or anything.

Geo

[ December 10, 2002, 20:14: Message edited by: geoschmo ]

[David E. Gervais]

I'm back...

First, Alpha Kodiak here is your grizzly in one of my factory frames..
1039555922.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039555922.gif)
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039555922.gif

Second, here is 'Francis' Crick and a DNA strand..
1039555897.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039555897.gif)
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039555897.gif

And two misc avatars up for grabs..

A Little Alien.. and a Unicorn..
1039555875.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039555875.gif)
1039555950.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039555950.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039555875.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039555950.gif

Cheers!

[Instar]

I am the man from the Doom Games! all l337 g4m3rz bow before me! W00t w00t! hahahahaha
I love this thing man, youre awesome

[David E. Gervais]

..be it ever so humble,.. I forgot to paste Mephisto's SpecOps insignia on his new avatar. Oh for woa is me,.. I don't beg for forgiveness, I just fix-it and move on! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

1039560577.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039560577.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039560577.gif

Cheers!

[Karras Barrens]

David thanks for the Icon, do you think you could try it with a green backround

[ December 10, 2002, 22:59: Message edited by: Karras Barrens ]

[David E. Gervais]

Originally posted by geoschmo:
I add the new ones and put your avatar as well David. Although I put yours in a place of respect instead of hiding it amongst the others. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Gee, an Emporium in my name, I am honored. I guess now I'm officially 'Almost Famous' http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

Thanks again Geo.

[David E. Gervais]

Karras, you mean like this?
1039562629.gif (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039562629.gif)

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newuploads/1039562629.gif

[ December 10, 2002, 23:24: Message edited by: David Gervais ]

[Shyrka]

Thank you very much David http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif It looks great!

[geoschmo]

David, One more request from me and I'll leave you alone. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif I have noticed you have started making the newer ones without a rank insignia, and I have to admit I rather prefer the clean look. Could I get you to do that with mine, and make the eye bigger to take up the empty space. In fact I think I'd like it to be just a static picture, no animation. Not too much trouble is it?

Geoschmo

[Shyrka]

David, can you make something with mine? It's an Hajime Sorayama picture that I scanned, cropped and resized.

I did it with several more pictures to use them as avatars in Spanish forums. I love them! (I'm a fan of Sorayama's art).

You can, if you want, apply your art to any other of that pictures (If you think that looks better or that is easier to transform). These are:

http://shyrka.com/images/Avatar_1.jpg http://shyrka.com/images/Avatar_2.jpg http://shyrka.com/images/Avatar_3.jpg http://shyrka.com/images/Avatar_4.jpg http://shyrka.com/images/Avatar_5.jpg http://shyrka.com/images/Avatar_6.jpg

The one that you choose (If you choose someone) will be the one that I will use in this forum, and only in this forum. An status symbol! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/tongue.gif

Thank you very much http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[David E. Gervais]

Warning: Avalanch of avatar pics comming tomorrow morning, a veritable zoo of eye candy!

Cheers!

[Ragnarok]

Originally posted by David Gervais:
Warning: Avalanch of avatar pics comming tomorrow morning, a veritable zoo of eye candy!

Cheers!<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">*Quickly puts on Avatar protection suit.* Alright, I am ready for it! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif