I have 1337 photoshop skillz

[Zach]

Ok, not really.

But I've been hard at work on the cover for Old Skool Games issue #1
I think its turning out nicely

fuck you if you don't like it


http://www.oldskoolgames.com/cover.jpg

[Nick]

Too much near negative space for such a large image!

Under ' games ' three thumbnails would have, I believe, looked better then two. Also contrast is a bit dim on them, and maybe if some were to have a border, it would also improve it.

[Codeine]

Font reminds me of a hunting magazine for some reason.

[Lefteris_D]

I find it funny that when I suggested that we should release a PDF magazine everyone thought I was kidding. Perhaps I should team up with you the next time I suggest that... <_<

[Zach]

A third image would do nicely.

I kind of like the margins tho.. I&#39;m going to move the issue # in a tad as well.

Maybe find a decent graphic to blend into the center.

[Jet Set Willy]

There is too much blank space - and the JPEG compression really kills it.

Lefteris - a magazine needs people who can write.

[Nick]

And people who are interested in writing and care for it. If it&#39;s something that, in order to complete, those people have to force themselves to write...that&#39;s not good. You should write because you care for it and you want to, rather then because someone says that you need to for the better good/benefit of something . My reasoning, anyway.

[Jet Set Willy]

Let&#39;s just say that with EZ&#39;s recent track record, a magazine would be an absolute joke.

[Codeine]

Originally posted by Lemon@Mar 11 2004, 10:45 PM
Let&#39;s just say that with EZ&#39;s recent track record, a magazine would be an absolute joke.

I agree, completely.

[Zach]

About the compression.

I&#39;m trying to keep the file size down and I would like to have it as pretty as possible, but its on 60 right now, and all it really does is bring out small lines in some of the gradient that you really have to look at to see clearly (unless I just have shitty eyes).

at full quality it ballons to 500k

at 80 quality its still at a hefty 230k

I may decide to try and squeeze it by at 70 (178k)