The future of ZDoom, GZDoom, and QZDoom, and this site.

[Rachael]

On the topic of site logos:
Why not stick with the classic, just redrawn for higher resolution?

This isn't perfect, but it's pretty close.

I think this is perfect, I really like that and I suggest that this is the new standard Do you have it in even more hires?

Problem with that logo is the bevel is missing. The edges are simply a metallic-like gradient - if trying to recreate the old one. But otherwise it does look a little better.

And as I said before, I will do nothing with the logo without Randi's OKing it.

[Tormentor667]

Did something
http://i.imgur.com/Tvfsw4d.png

In general I'd think we should first hit something we are all pleased with before we contact Randi about it. After that we can create equivalents for QZDoom and GZDoom

[Rachael]

That is much better than your previous one, Tormentor. I like the second one, with the glossed Z more.

[Accensus]

Definitely like it. Torm, can I please have the psd file in a PM? I'd like to try something out, just for the hell of it.

[Tormentor667]

@Eruanna - Thanks kindly, I also like the glossed Z variant, it's close to the original but also something new indicating a change here.

@Lud - I didn't draw it with PS but with CorelDraw, I can share the PDF if you want that or if you can work with that

Some concepts I just draw out, it's different, yes, but maybe it fits - or serves as base for ideas
http://i.imgur.com/2v63op0.png

[Accensus]

Abandon ship, then, lol. I was thinking of extending the lower part of the Z to go all the way under Doom.

[Gez]

Increase kerning a bit more. Also I prefer the all-red.

For the newer logos: what are GZoom and QZoom?

[Rachael]

I think they're designed for cameras. You can zoom in on a picture with OpenGL rendering or true-color software rendering.

[Tormentor667]

@Graf Zahl - Meh... me idiot Just fixed it here:


By the way, another try for all three ports according to the silver one:
http://i.imgur.com/2DUdvZf.png

For Graf Zahl#s favorite, just did it but I am missing the eye-catcher
http://i.imgur.com/L0j4vG1.png

[Tormentor667]

Increase kerning a bit more. Also I prefer the all-red.

For the kerning, if I increase it, the single letters won't touch anymore and the logo itself looses weight somehow so I wouldn't do it

[Rachael]

First off, Gez and Graf are different people. Graf is pretty much against a logo change at all.

Secondly, I like DOOM being all one color. The letters in front are fine to change, but changing the color of the D puts too much emphasis on it and neglects the "OOM" part which makes it look separate. That's probably just my OCD, though.

[Gez]

I confirm that I'm not Graf Zahl. For instance, I'm sure he speaks German much better than me ("ich verstehe nicht, was Sie sagen" is about all I can remember).

[Tormentor667]

Secondly, I like DOOM being all one color. The letters in front are fine to change, but changing the color of the D puts too much emphasis on it and neglects the "OOM" part which makes it look separate.

You are absolutely right with that.

I confirm that I'm not Graf Zahl. For instance, I'm sure he speaks German much better than me ("ich verstehe nicht, was Sie sagen" is about all I can remember).

Excuses, it's not the first time that this happens, no idea why I sometimes confuse you - sorry for that

[Rachael]

Excuses, it's not the first time that this happens, no idea why I sometimes confuse you - sorry for that

They've both been around a long time, both are pillars of the community, and both have a lot of similar fundamental philosophies. I used to get them confused, too.

It doesn't help that Gez doesn't pick an avatar. Even a pinky or a cacodemon or one of those Doomworld fish would set him apart from Graf a lot easier.

[wildweasel]

Or even just a stylized WordArt of his name.

[fake edit] How 'bout this?