Killer Instinct Theme

[firebrand_X]

Hi all,

Well, since my Valhalla theme seemed to go over extremely well in the GameEx community (thanks all!), I'm back behind the mouse making a new one. This time around it's going to be a Killer Instinct theme. It wasn't really my idea, but a couple of GameEx members have been making suggestions and this is the one that I felt strongest about. I mean, it was the arcade version of Killer Instinct that started my whole "downward spiral" into emulation, and thus GameEx and finally the Valhalla theme.

This theme will be over acheiving, as well as under achieving. As far as going 'lite', I don't intend to do another Valhalla with a character for each system (that was harder than you would expect), so KI charactes will be used instead. To make up for this, I'll be throwing in tracks from the Killer Instinct soundtrack, include some startup videos, and will include a flattened Photoshop file and the Killer Instinct Font so people can pretty much customize this theme for whatever they emulate.

Anyways, I'm coming across a few design decisions that I'd like your feedback on before I get too much further.

Right now it's the Media Bar. I have 2 designs I like, but I have to choose one.

The first one I like because it has the character icons at the top, which is kind of nostalgic of the KI Character Select menu.

The second one is smaller and cleaner, but still keeps with the design as a whole.

So which do you want? Suggestions?

[greatflash]

Hi all,

Well, since my Valhalla theme went over extremely well in the GameEx community, I'm back behind the mouse making a new one. This time around it's going to be a Killer Instinct theme. It wasn't really my idea, but a couple of GameEx members have been making suggestions and this is the one that I felt strongest about. I mean, it was the arcade version of Killer Instinct that started my whole "downward spiral" into emulation, and thus GameEx and finally the Valhalla theme.

This theme will be over acheiving, as well as under achieving. As far as going 'lite', I don't intend to do another Valhalla with a character for each system (that was harder than you would expect), so KI charactes will be used instead. To make up for this, I'll be throwing in tracks from the Killer Instinct soundtrack, include some startup videos, and will include a flattened Photoshop file and the Killer Instinct Font so people can pretty much customize this theme for whatever they emulate.

Anyways, I'm coming across a few design decisions that I'd like your feedback on before I get too much further.

Right now it's the Media Bar. I have 2 designs I like, but I have to choose one.

The first one I like because it has the character icons at the top, which is kind of nostalgic of the KI Character Select menu.

The second one is smaller and cleaner, but still keeps with the design as a whole.

So which do you want? Suggestions?

I personally prefer the sword version. They are both very nice, but as you say, that one is cleaner and I think it is also more fitting with your overal theme.

[rlswick]

I personally prefer the sword version. They are both very nice, but as you say, that one is cleaner and I think it is also more fitting with your overal theme.

I agree with GreatFlash

But both are cool!!!!!!

[greatflash]

Firebrand - I recently upped a new theme, would love your feedback as a theme creating guy "RetroBox"

(lots of new icons in it)

[firebrand_X]

Firebrand - I recently upped a new theme, would love your feedback as a theme creating guy "RetroBox"

(lots of new icons in it)

I wouldn't say i'm a 'theme guy'. I'm still a n00b compared to others in this forum when it comes to making themes. Design, maybe i'm good at, but i still don't know how to make a 640x480 version of Valhalla. haha.

I already saw Retrobox. It's good to see people are making hi-res themes for GameEx Now I can put my HDTV to good use

I really like the icons that you're using. Very good, hi-res, accurate representations.

One thing that really sticks out in my mind is the nice conjoining of the two content boxes. That's an idea I wish I honestly thought of. Good design technique.

It really has a military or industrial look. Whether or not that's what you were aiming at, i'm not sure, but it still looks good.

So far, it's 2 votes. I'm going to wait the weekend and see how things end up.

Also, if you like one, but can think of something that might make it look a little better, feel free to suggest.

[Adultery]

I like the first one with all the char icons in it.

Of course, this is my opinion. I stand behind whatever you decide 100% Firebrand.

PS - I added you to my PS3 friend list. You want my Wiikey too?

[firebrand_X]

PS - I added you to my PS3 friend list. You want my Wiikey too?

I saw! Awesome! What do you play online for the PS3?

My stuff is up to date here:

http://www.gameex.info/forums/index.php?showtopic=4291

I'd ask for the Wiikey, but I would need a wii first

[Beaps]

Hi,

I prefer the one without the heads on as some of them are from KI2 and I perfer the original.

Keep up the good work

[firebrand_X]

Alright, another for w/o heads.

I prefer the one without the heads on as some of them are from KI2 and I perfer the original.

Because there isn't a ton of quality images from either game, there is going to be a mish-mash of KI and KI2 elements (characters and styles).

[ryguy]

they're both look good, and it's not an easy noe but overall I think simple and clean if often better so my vote goes for the second one,

cheers,