PAX 2011 Colony of Gamers T-shirt design

[AniAko]

Update 8-22-2011Bad news. There were issues with the vendor we were trying to work through and there currently aren't any shirts. HOWEVER, we're attempting a last ditch attempt to get the shirts done by another vendor and sent to Seattle. If that doesn't work out, I still have the design files and we can have them printed up after the show and work out something to help cover shipping costs.

Update 8-8-2011 The vendor has upped the time table on me a bit, so the shirts were ordered today. I have double checked most of your sizes in message, but when ordering please still enter the size you want ordered in the special notes section of the PayPal order as a final check. Please follow the PayPal link to pay for your order at your earliest convenience

If you name is on this list, shirts have been ordered for you, so please hit up the paypal link at your earliest convenience.

Name on Shirt --- Qty - Paid
AniAko ----------- 1 -- x
bapenguin -------- 1 -- x
Bone ------------- 1 -- x
bone_matrix ------ 1 --
CES -------------- 1 -- x
Datul ------------ 1 -- x
Dave ------------- 1 -- x
Dirty ------------ 1 -- x
Dorkandproudofit - 2 --
dualshotty23 ----- 1 -- x
Grifter ---------- 1 --
Grifter ---------- 1 --
Ghostbear -------- 1 -- x
Ghostbear -------- 1 -- x
hunterx280 ------- 1 -- x
iHap ------------- 1 -- x
Jackel ----------- 1 -- x
KillerMcDead ----- 1 --
mightbe ---------- 1 --
Mot Wakorb ------- 1 -- x
popculturezoo ---- 1 -- x
Press Ninja ------ 1 -- x
Psykoboy2 -------- 2 -- x
Purple Santa ----- 1 -- x
Ravenlock -------- 1 -- x
Rogue_hunter ----- 1 -- x
Shakortnay ------- 1 -- x
SadiePepper ------ 1 -- x
Shadowmage952 ---- 1 -- x
ThatAngryDwarf --- 1 --
Thrak ------------ 1 -- x
UWCrash ---------- 1 -- x
wyeast ----------- 1 -- x
xoanon ----------- 1 -- x



It's getting to be that time again. The time where before you know it, we'll all be in Seattle playing games, partying, and standing in line. Now who wouldn't want to stand in line in style flying the CoG banner proudly upon their chest?

For some of the newcomers this year, we have managed to get t-shirts made up every year we've attended, dating back before CoG on the site-not-worth-mentioning.

***THESE SHIRTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT PAX. If you are not attending PAX and still want a shirt, if we're under our maximum quantity for the vendor, we can arrange for the shirts to be shipped to you, the price will be more reflecting shipping/handling costs.

The pricing is settled! We've arranged for the shirts to cost $10.
Payments can be made through the paypal link below.

When ordering, fill out the special instructions section:

Forum Name - Size - Quantity

So if I was ordering 3 shirts for multiple people ($30.00)

Up the quantity on the order to 3
Place my special instructions as:
AniAko - XXL - 2
Jackel - L - 1


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6185/6022375004_37ef2c3c90_o.gif
Click above to order a t-shirt! (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=J26VHC8DN8TFN)

This is the FINAL design (back of shirt), with it being placed on a shirt of the similar burgundy background.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6132/5982984473_1172b479f8_b.jpg

Shirt sizes
We've been asked for some dimensions on the shirt so here they are:

**I've been told by the vendor that they run a "tad" large if anything**


Size - Mens
S - 34 - 36
M - 38 - 40
L - 42 - 44
XL - 46 - 48
2XL - 50 - 52
3XL - 54 - 56
4XL - 58 - 60
5XL - 62 - 64

Product Specifications
Size - Shirt Length - Sleeve Length - Width
S - 28 - 16 3/4 - 36
M - 29 - 18 1/4 - 40
L - 30 - 19 3/4 - 44
XL - 31 - 21 1/4 - 48
2XL - 32 - 22 3/4 - 52
3XL - 33 - 24 1/4 - 56
4XL - 34 - 25 1/4 - 60
5XL - 35 - 26 1/2 - 64

[wyeast]

Much like years past, I'm perfectly willing to hijack mightbe's artwork into creating a design. ;)

[Ghostbear]

I think there should be lasers and unicorns. And... Zeppelins.

[iHap]

I think there should be lasers and unicorns. And... Zeppelins.

I agree with this. I'd also suggest Narwhals.

[KillerMcDead]

I could probably be persuaded to have them printed again if we get the design done quickly enough.

[AniAko]

I could probably be persuaded to have them printed again if we get the design done quickly enough.

I'm hoping to get a design finalized by next week. I also have a person that could do the shirts for us local to me, I'd be bringing them with to Seattle. We need a design with unicorns, lasers and Zeppelin's first. I do like the Boston shirts from last year, we had our names on the front with the cog

[Jackel]

I'm down for one.

[KillerMcDead]

I'm hoping to get a design finalized by next week. I also have a person that could do the shirts for us local to me, I'd be bringing them with to Seattle. We need a design with unicorns, lasers and Zeppelin's first. I do like the Boston shirts from last year, we had our names on the front with the cog

That's cool then. I had them printed up by a website and shipped to me when we did them at Prime 2010, but if you have a local place that does them all the better. Definitely put me down for one. And let me know if there's anything I can do to help.

[Dualonymous]

im down for one

[AniAko]

That's cool then. I had them printed up by a website and shipped to me when we did them at Prime 2010, but if you have a local place that does them all the better. Definitely put me down for one. And let me know if there's anything I can do to help.

Definitely, appreciate the offer :) I'm hoping to save people some dough by having it done locally by a friend (although I know I'll probably be assisting as well) as well as other overhead. I'm have no clue on prices yet, once we get the designs I'll see if she can get me a quote next week.

[AniAko]

I updated the first post for anyone interested in shirts at this stage.


im down for one

Size?

I'm down for one.

Size?

[KillerMcDead]

Put me down for an XL.

[xoanon]

I definitely want one and can subsidize if necessary.

[Jackel]

Large Tall if you can (I'd pay extra if need be), otherwise Large...but you might see my ass.

[wyeast]

... otherwise Large...but you might see my ass.

... and I choke on some raspberries. Thanks for that. :D

[Psykoboy2]

Name: Scott

Size: Tarp

[Dualonymous]

Large, time to hit the gym lol. oh and you wont see my ass, well not because of my shirt at least.

[wyeast]

Whoa whut? Names on the shirts? Fancy! I'll have to adjust the design accordingly. Are you thinking single-side large image (like the 2010 shirts) with the names in front, or putting the names on the back (like sports jerseys)?

Also, I float between XL and XXL, depending on brand. :o

[wyeast]

I think there should be lasers and unicorns. And... Zeppelins.

I agree with this. I'd also suggest Narwhals.

MF guys. I barely have the zeppelin down on the image, I have an idea on adding the lasers and a unicorn, and now you want narwhals?! :mad:

:D

[AniAko]

Whoa whut? Names on the shirts? Fancy! I'll have to adjust the design accordingly. Are you thinking single-side large image (like the 2010 shirts) with the names in front, or putting the names on the back (like sports jerseys)?

Also, I float between XL and XXL, depending on brand. :o

I liked that we incorporated the names on the shirts at PAX Boston last year. I'm down for any kind of design personally, we're going to put it up for some kind of vote. I'm trying to get the design done by the end of the week. I'll be submitting my own Wednesday I think

[AniAko]

Updated the deadline for designs, we can slide it if need be.

[iHap]

Put me down for a shirt you fool!

[AniAko]

Put me down for a shirt you fool!

I need your shirt size, or a hooker, whichever's easier

[iHap]

I need your shirt size, or a hooker, whichever's easier

Medium. I can also do the hooker thing... Whichever you like more.

[Hawkzombie]

Shirts AND Hookers?!

Fuck, I really need to get back home so I can go to one of these :D

Actually...my parents are really wanting my son and I to come home for a visit, and I could simply arrange for it to happen the same time as PAX. May not be able to go to the actual convention, BUT hanging out with you guys would be awesome in and of itself.

What are the dates again?

[ElektroDragon]

I bought one last year and helped design it (well, I think wyeast takes 99% of that honor). But I hope you guys do it better this year instead of the last minute scraped together barely made it mess that was PAX Prime last year.

[KillerMcDead]

I bought one last year and helped design it (well, I think wyeast takes 99% of that honor). But I hope you guys do it better this year instead of the last minute scraped together barely made it mess that was PAX Prime last year.

I did the best I could :(

I'm just playing, it definitely was last second, I think the shirts arrived in the mail 2 days before I left for Seattle. Plus it was hard to drum up interest, I think I only had 7 or 8 of them printed.

[hunterx280]

I would like one but I'm debating on size. The one from two years ago was a large but was so large on me it felt like an XL. I've put on a bit of weight since but it's still quite big. Are we going with the same provider?

[ElektroDragon]

Oh you did great considering.... but we didn't have the front page support we seem to do this year, did we? Don't recall.

[wyeast]

Rough draft. No affiliates put on the image yet - I seem to recall last year it made the design really cluttered, so I ended up re-using mightbe's pic which only had some of them on there...

also, I haven't seen the Boston shirts, so I dunno how the names looked on the shirts, so I took a wild guess at it. *shrugs*

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/Wyeast/pax2011/cogshirt-test1.jpg
I took the unicorn out (for now) because it's already starting to get cluttered, but I left the lasers and the zeppelin in, you bastiches! :p

[AniAko]

I bought one last year and helped design it (well, I think wyeast takes 99% of that honor). But I hope you guys do it better this year instead of the last minute scraped together barely made it mess that was PAX Prime last year.

I personally HATE last minute shit, I'm pushing to get this done a.s.a.p. but not rush through it

I would like one but I'm debating on size. The one from two years ago was a large but was so large on me it felt like an XL. I've put on a bit of weight since but it's still quite big. Are we going with the same provider?

My friend I'm looking to work with to make the shirts has a website www.custom-plus.com. Her site caters to the cuddlier gentleman and woman so I'm assuming the size patterns they use are a good fit. I have shirts on order with her now, so I'll report how well they fit once I get them. She's local, so no worries about shipping.

Rough draft. No affiliates put on the image yet - I seem to recall last year it made the design really cluttered, so I ended up re-using mightbe's pic which only had some of them on there...

also, I haven't seen the Boston shirts, so I dunno how the names looked on the shirts, so I took a wild guess at it. *shrugs*

I took the unicorn out (for now) because it's already starting to get cluttered, but I left the lasers and the zeppelin in, you bastiches! :p

This is how the names looked on the Boston shirts last year. The CoG astronauts were on the back with a print up of our affiliates in the CoG network I believe. I'll snap a pick tonight and post it.

Damn straight you get rid of that unicorn, need to make room for the narwhal ;)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4476456010_79f0600bb8_b.jpg

[Psykoboy2]

Zombie Dice!!

[Bone]

I am a large, probably. Medium if it's a really big fit, but usually large. Aniako, I sent you a hooker months ago but she probably spoiled in the mail.

[Datul]

I'm in for an XLT or XXL depending on what they make. Lasers and Zeppelin look awesome, unicorn would be overkill.

[Shadowmage952]

Put me down for an XL as well.

[Ghostbear]

Have we considered going with a mostly similar design to the PAX East shirt? Changing up the color perhaps?

[AniAko]

Have we considered going with a mostly similar design to the PAX East shirt? Changing up the color perhaps?

My design is going to be more simple, contain the spacemen, gold cog, a list of affiliates & podcasts, the person's forum name, and incorporating a narwhal somehow.

[iHap]

and incorporating a narwhal somehow.

http://db.tt/x4fFfLZ

[Ravenlock]

Cthulhu Dice, if you want to get technical. :p

I may well be in for a shirt even though I can't go. We're allowed to do that, right? ;)

[wyeast]

http://db.tt/x4fFfLZ

You, good sir, need to come over and help sweep up the pretzel spittle all over my desk. :D

[AniAko]

Cthulhu Dice, if you want to get technical. :p

I may well be in for a shirt even though I can't go. We're allowed to do that, right? ;)

Yeah no problem with that, but in the essence of time people who ordered them that aren't going wouldn't get them until after the show, probably wouldn't even make them until I got back. I just hope the demand isn't high for non-atendees. ;)

[iHap]

You, good sir, need to come over and help sweep up the pretzel spittle all over my desk. :D

http://i55.tinypic.com/zirrj5.png

[mightbe]

I liked that we incorporated the names on the shirts at PAX Boston last year. I'm down for any kind of design personally, we're going to put it up for some kind of vote. I'm trying to get the design done by the end of the week. I'll be submitting my own Wednesday I think

Those pax east shirts are probably my favorite of all time. Also, put me down for one!

[AniAko]

Those pax east shirts are probably my favorite of all time. Also, put me down for one!

Size sir?

tooshort

[mightbe]

Size sir?

tooshort

4xl! Imma fatty.

[AniAko]

4xl! Imma fatty.

You're a cuddly snuggly sugar sack is what you are ;)

[AniAko]

Those pax east shirts are probably my favorite of all time. Also, put me down for one!

You know who might have the original assets for that shirt? Gotta get some high rez stuff too for my design.

[Ravenlock]

Yeah no problem with that, but in the essence of time people who ordered them that aren't going wouldn't get them until after the show, probably wouldn't even make them until I got back. I just hope the demand isn't high for non-atendees. ;)

No worries, that's reasonable. :)

[Dave]

No shirt is complete without "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Including Mach is THE LEAST we can do for him stopping The Rapture earlier this year.

I mean, if you're going to have unicorns and zeppelins and narwhals... why not Mach droppin' the elbow, or a double-axe handle, off the top?

Macho = Death from above. THINK ABOUT IT. (Maybe he could be free falling from the zeppelin.)

And I'll take an XL, assuming they're not from American Apparel and run a size small. Otherwise, maybe hook a brother up with an XXL (just to be safe).

[wyeast]

Now you want to add the Macho Man? FFFFFFF *throws in the towel*

Although that does give me an idea for a Badger... :D

[AniAko]

No shirt is complete without "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Including Mach is THE LEAST we can do for him stopping The Rapture earlier this year.

I mean, if you're going to have unicorns and zeppelins and narwhals... why not Mach droppin' the elbow, or a double-axe handle, off the top?

Macho = Death from above. THINK ABOUT IT. (Maybe he could be free falling from the zeppelin.)

And I'll take an XL, assuming they're not from American Apparel and run a size small. Otherwise, maybe hook a brother up with an XXL (just to be safe).

You want it to say "DaveyWon" in the name section? Or just "Dave"

[Dave]

"Dave" please.

And Macho Man would be TOTALLY rad. Ha ha! With big GINORMOUS 80s style Swatch watch glasses. OOOO YEAH!

http://sunglassesonstage.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/savage.jpg

[Press Ninja]

I'm in for a t-shirt! I'm stupid excited for PAX.

Size will be XL please!

[Jackel]

Just a personal opinion. I really like the simpleness of the shirt from PAX East.

[AniAko]

Just a personal opinion. I really like the simpleness of the shirt from PAX East.

My design is going to be simple I should have it up tonight.

Nothing busy at all. Was there a PAXEast shirt this year? Or are we speaking of the gray ones we got PAXEast 2010?

[wyeast]

Ok, you guys are F'n KILLING me. Everybody keeps saying they want "the shirt from PAXEast" but I haven't seen what people keep talking about. :mad:

Without knowing what people are talking about, I can't try to help direct you to the assets.

The only ones I know of are the base cog, the Colony name, and the "Astronauts" concert-poster style that mightbe did a few years ago:

http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/8539/clipboard02gv.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/856/clipboard02gv.jpg/)

which I had edited, cleaned up, and reused for the badgers and other stuff. Beyond that, I dunno what people are referring to. :confused:

[Jackel]

Wyeast: This one is the one I was referencing.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4476456010_79f0600bb8_b.jpg

[Bone]

I like the new one you're working on, Wyeast. Could that big design go on the back, and have just the CoG and our name on front?

I'll take whatever we end up with :)

[wyeast]

Thanks Bone. :o I'll keep tweaking it if there's interest (like pulling the names back off and simplifying it since it won't have to carry the name/etc), but like I said people keep talking about the PAXEast shirts. What did the back of those look like?

[AniAko]

I encourage everyone to submit, or bug some artist they know to submit some designs, right now looks like it'll be between wyeast and me, I think 2 more to choose from would be great

wyeast keep up the good work, it's good to have competing designs so we end up getting what we want. I'm hoping to tackle the calls for the "PAXEast shirt" with my design

[Datul]

You know who might have the original assets for that shirt? Gotta get some high rez stuff too for my design.

I'm sure that Voodoo is the one that gave me mine in Boston. I'm almost sure he's the one that organized everything.

Edit: Wyeast, make your design the one on the back, I think everyone talking about the PaxEast shirt was referring to having the name/cog on front and a full back design like the one with the Zeppelin you created. Not to actually recreate the design on the back, just the style.

[wyeast]

Tweaked it a little, took the gamertag off. *shrugs* If we wanted more than those affiliates we'll have to schmooze mightbe into redoing the artwork again. Or is there a font set? :o

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/Wyeast/pax2011/cogshirt-test3.jpg

What does the back of the East shirts look like? I don't mind coming up with multiple concepts. I just feel like I'm flying a little bind. ;)

Also, I may drop the neon effect on the date. I don't like how fuzzy it gets because it's so small. :mad:

[Psykoboy2]

We should revise the "featuring" list. Been a LONG time since we've had a Moving Target feature, plus we have recently added The Comics Archive, Rainwave, & Pop Culture Zoo.

[wyeast]

Yeah, I was mostly throwing it up there as a concept, reusing the list from a couple of years ago. What affiliates do we put on there?

Also, I'm serious, is there a font I can use, or are we gonna have to beg somebody to put together some assets for us? :D

(edit: Just to see what it's like, I threw out the whole list from the top using a regular font)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/Wyeast/cogshirt-test4.jpg

[AniAko]

I'll admit, I kinda like it wyeast :). Question is, is this meant to be the front or the back? I feel like it comes off as the back of a shirt

[wyeast]

It's very much steering towards everyone wanting just the name and something simple (i.e. the cog from PAXeast) on the front, so this (or something else) would be the back.

Or would it be the name and a narwhal in the front? Oh yeah, I went there. :D

[AniAko]

EDIT
I just realized I forgot to include the affiliates, I'll revise and post tomorrow

Ok, finally got some work done on my design. The background color is meant to be the color of the shirt as the vendor has a burgundy like shirt. This would be the back of the shirt. The front will have a graphic and the member's name like the PAXEast shirts, I'll get to them tomorrow at some point.

The variation isn't meant to be the word placing, there's a texture outlining the one in the background, and not in the other. This is the back. I have plans to do the front

Without texture:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6137/5963513908_6b4b9a1f24_b.jpg

With texture:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6010/5963514730_e9206e44cb_b.jpg

Mockup of what the shirt would look like from the back:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6143/5962956925_9578bb8161_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aniako/5962956925/)


iHap, be happy you sunnavabitch, I couldn't work that god damn narwhal in to save my life in the main graphic

[wyeast]

iHap, be happy you sunnavabitch, I couldn't work that god damn narwhal in to save my life in the main graphic
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/5333/narwhalz.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/32/narwhalz.jpg/)
:D

(gah, too red, but you get the idea) ;)

(edit: Oh snap! I just now noticed the narwhal in the corner by the sponsor logo!) :D

I like it :)

[AniAko]

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/5333/narwhalz.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/32/narwhalz.jpg/)
:D

(gah, too red, but you get the idea) ;)

(edit: Oh snap! I just now noticed the narwhal in the corner by the sponsor logo!) :D

I like it :)

:) I wanted to make it blend in so you barely noticed him, but he's so awesome he took attention away from the spacemen

[iHap]

haha! I think I almost fell out of my chair laughing this morning.

Well done Gentlemen.

[AniAko]

I got the name samples up for the front of the shirts. I'll get the affiliates on the back of the shirts later today. I'm going to make the texture behind the graphics stand out a bit more in the end I think, not too pronounced though.

Name with texture:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6140/5964522496_d5aa39ff26_b.jpg

Name without texture:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6021/5963964713_3b1faeb942_b.jpg

All names so far:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6147/5964523944_ed4a71a573_b.jpg

[Bone]

The texture thing doesn't work for me, I like the clean look you have going without it. Otherwise kick ass :)

[iHap]

The texture thing doesn't work for me, I like the clean look you have going without it. Otherwise kick ass :)

I agree, go without the texture. The shirts will likely add the same affect anyways.

[Dualonymous]

The texture thing doesn't work for me, I like the clean look you have going without it. Otherwise kick ass :)

Really loving the shirt, i kind of like the texture but it does make a noticeable difference in how easy it is to read so i vote no texture as well.

[Dave]

No texture. These are neat, by the way. Burgundy is different, but that should make it stick out. Is this definitely the color you'll be going with?

Thanks for getting on this by the way. :)

[AniAko]

Yeah I think I might stick with the Burgundy, if I try any other colors that work ill post them, I got the idea from an old cog wallpaper. There's that texture on the back of the shirt too. I didn't quite like it with the name on the front of the shirt, but I liked it on the back, I'm gonna keep playing with it. Glad people are liking it so far

[Dave]

Just asking because I'd liked the grey shirts posted in the pictures above, but burgundy will stick out more... so, again, maybe the way to go. Although you could probably go with grey with black font though too (if you wanted to go that route). Might make for more wear post-PAX.

Either way... I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again this year. That, and did you guys ever hear anything more on the sizes? Is an XL, like, a pretty standard-fitting XL... or should we order a size up?

[Jackel]

Really loving the Burgundy shirt Idea. Definitely on the right track.

[Dualonymous]

I love the burgundy (or any other color that more or less distinguishes us). colors are easier to spot from a distance.

[CES]

Ah, how I used to loath that colour. In high school the dominant colour of the school was burgundy and being a British school, the uniform had to match. Burgundy tie and sweater day in, day out for five years.

Regardless, the shirts are looking good so far.

[Rogue_hunter]

Not digging the typeface for the names.
Also, do we have permission to use the PAX logo? I know Khoo is being more active with protecting the brand, so many of the unofficial PAX events that people on the forums put on can't use the PAX logo. Just want to make sure we don't get in trouble with the powers that be.

Put me down for a Large shirt regardless

[iHap]

Two years back we asked Jerry about the PAX logo and he said that he was cool with anyone using the logo without permission, just don't profit on it. Not sure what his stance is now.

[AniAko]

Not digging the typeface for the names.
Also, do we have permission to use the PAX logo? I know Khoo is being more active with protecting the brand, so many of the unofficial PAX events that people on the forums put on can't use the PAX logo. Just want to make sure we don't get in trouble with the powers that be.

Put me down for a Large shirt regardless

Just to be clear, you want the underscore in your name on the shirt?

It's a good point about the PAX logo Rogue. I think events are a tad different since people could mistake them for PAX sponsored or affiliated. We have used the logo in the past... Here's an example http://www.flickr.com/photos/aniako/1254452564/in/set-72157601713786833/ I'm going to get some verification on this.

Oh, I'm also curious to anyone else's take on the typeface

[Rogue_hunter]

Just to be clear, you want the underscore in your name on the shirt?

It's a good point about the PAX logo Rogue. I think events are a tad different since people could mistake them for PAX sponsored or affiliated. We have used the logo in the past... Here's an example http://www.flickr.com/photos/aniako/1254452564/in/set-72157601713786833/ I'm going to get some verification on this.

Oh, I'm also curious to anyone else's take on the typeface

The underscore is part of the name, yes.

[AniAko]

I worked in the affiliates, not married to them if a better idea comes along. So here's what I got so far:

Back: http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6126/5965586769_3c76d51c54_b.jpg

Front: http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6021/5963964713_3b1faeb942_b.jpg

I might play with different shirt colors Sunday if I get the chance

[wyeast]

Heh, the 3d effect isn't as needed on your design since it's flatter and abstract, so I don't know if it's necessary to perspex the affiliates' names. ;) Maybe you could halo them as a ring around the astronauts? :)

I like the style of the username font enough, the trouble is the execution actually makes it a little difficult to make out names (particularly from a distance?). And I get a little embarrassed when people have to lean in and stare at my moobs. :o

[AniAko]

Heh, the 3d effect isn't as needed on your design since it's flatter and abstract, so I don't know if it's necessary to perspex the affiliates' names. ;) Maybe you could halo them as a ring around the astronauts? :)

I like the style of the username font enough, the trouble is the execution actually makes it a little difficult to make out names (particularly from a distance?). And I get a little embarrassed when people have to lean in and stare at my moobs. :o

I love the idea if the halo. I didn't like the text on the side without the perspective, but then again I didn't like it with, I just wanted to get something out there for critique.

I'm open to the font, I like the idea of something like our PAX East shirts, which had a futuristic feel. If someone can provide a font, I'd be happy to mock it up.

[Ravenlock]

Just to re-iterate (since I didn't see my name in the list), I'm in for one after the fact even though I can't go. ;) Size L.

[wyeast]

Fonts! Fonts! Fonts!

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/8740/fonts1.jpg

Some "futuristic", some not so much. All are as-they-are-typed, so no extra italicizing or changing proportions, etc.

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/2135/fonts2w.jpg

Sometimes they're easier to read when you add a little depth to them...

*shrugs*

(edit: a few more that didn't fit)
http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/6988/fonts3.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/197/fonts3.jpg/)

[Dualonymous]

Fonts! Fonts! Fonts!

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/8740/fonts1.jpg

Some "futuristic", some not so much. All are as-they-are-typed, so no extra italicizing or changing proportions, etc.

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/2135/fonts2w.jpg

Sometimes they're easier to read when you add a little depth to them...

*shrugs*

(edit: a few more that didn't fit)
http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/6988/fonts3.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/197/fonts3.jpg/)

I hope all this usage of my alias doesn't count as my 15 minutes of fame.... :)

[Dualonymous]

i really like the original text but think the 2nd and 3rd on the last shirt also look good.

[wyeast]

You may have to be more clear - is that 2nd and 3rd counting the original as 1st, or is that starting with just the new ones?

[Dualonymous]

only the new ones, so overall the 3rd and 4th ones on the shirt including the original.

[wyeast]

In hindsight, I should've listed them by #'s or something...

[CES]

Image 1, font 5 is possibly my favourite of the bunch with image 1, font 2 a close second.

[Thrak]

I'll be in for a shirt, Medium please

[xoanon]

I still want a large shirt!

I found a typeface that was a good match for the front of the old NES: http://mrshrike.deviantart.com/art/NES-Console-Controller-Font-141383845

[AniAko]

I still want a large shirt!

I found a typeface that was a good match for the front of the old NES: http://mrshrike.deviantart.com/art/NES-Console-Controller-Font-141383845

I'll get to adding everyone tomorrow, just got back from a tiny vacation so.

I like xoanon's font idea so I mocked it up.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6142/5976400385_59d00d5c8a_b.jpg

Here's what we're looking at so far. I tried the names in a circle and curve wyeast and it just didn't feel right.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6136/5976897296_2c0747bc1b_b.jpg

The jury is still out on us using the PAX logo, but it seems promising.

[AniAko]

Slight variation

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6028/5976432461_418cefcea7_b.jpg

[wyeast]

My USC brother will be quite pleased at this turn of events. :p ;)

[Dualonymous]

im cool witht he nintendo font and the new shirt design all looks good to me.

[Ghostbear]

I like the names in white. Very badass coop.

[CES]

I sort of like the CoG gold colour more for it, it seems to fit better plus it doesn't actually look bad on the wine shirt.

[bapenguin]

I'm in for a shirt if its not too late. Loving the design and colors from post 98.

Size Large please.

[AniAko]

I like the names in white. Very badass coop.

Thanks :)

I sort of like the CoG gold colour more for it, it seems to fit better plus it doesn't actually look bad on the wine shirt.

I just felt it needed bit more contrast. I prefer the names in white, but the cog was already white, I'll give it a go around today at lunch and see if I can get something to work.

[Psykoboy2]

The "K" with that font looks like an "H".

[AniAko]

The "K" with that font looks like an "H".

Staring at it long enough, it turned into an "H" for me. I'm gonna see if I can get the font edited and make it more pronounced.

[CES]

I just felt it needed bit more contrast. I prefer the names in white, but the cog was already white, I'll give it a go around today at lunch and see if I can get something to work.

I should have added that while I personally think the gold fits better, the white is certainly more noticable, which you probably want on the name part.

[Bone]

I like it all (new font, colors, etc) except that texture thing in the background still bugs me. It looks like a leftover background that you weren't able to photoshop out. I would really lose it because I feel it clutters the awesome parts of your design :)

[wyeast]

You can try to do things to tweak how visible the font is, if you prefer the colour:

http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/8210/fontsx.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/856/fontsx.jpg/)

[iHap]

I like the first white and third white text. Yellow doesn't look that great on red.

[Bone]

That's gold on burgundy and it looks fucking royal!! IMO!!!

But either way looks good to me.

[AniAko]

I like it all (new font, colors, etc) except that texture thing in the background still bugs me. It looks like a leftover background that you weren't able to photoshop out. I would really lose it because I feel it clutters the awesome parts of your design :)

Next update I will remove the texture. I think I liked it originally because it filled in the void since it wasn't too busy. But, if you have suggestions on how to incorporate "some kind of" texture, like it was pulled from a burlap sack or a brick/concrete wall, or like the fabric of the shirt was scuffed away to expose the spacemen, like a scratch off lottery ticket and the CoG was stamped onto it. The latter was the inspiring "kind of" feel I was aiming for.

You can try to do things to tweak how visible the font is, if you prefer the colour:

http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/8210/fontsx.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/856/fontsx.jpg/)

I do like the bottom white and gold with the shadow, white the most.

[AniAko]

I updated the 1st post with the sizes of the shirts and current pricing.

Bad news for anyone looking for Talls, the shirts are considered a "different line" and only offer the tall dimensions XLT, 2XLT, & 3XLT. On top of that the color choice goes from something like 60 to 6 and the closest to the burgundy is a hot red (black, gray, white, and ugly blue, being some of the others).

If anyone needs to update their size, feel free to drop me a PM or re-post a new size. I'll be confirming all sizes before they're ordered. I'm going to see if the vendor can print me up a prototype and take some snap shots (once we get the names and font thing sorted)

[Bone]

Next update I will remove the texture. I think I liked it originally because it filled in the void since it wasn't too busy. But, if you have suggestions on how to incorporate "some kind of" texture, like it was pulled from a burlap sack or a brick/concrete wall, or like the fabric of the shirt was scuffed away to expose the spacemen, like a scratch off lottery ticket and the CoG was stamped onto it. The latter was the inspiring "kind of" feel I was aiming for.

Ah, I see what you're going for now. Two things could help you achieve that:

1. The texture itself is repeating a lot- if you back away from the image it repeats in an almost "moire" pattern, or like a big Quake level where there is too much of one type of texture on a wall. So maybe find a texture that is larger, so that it repeats less. Or I could try to create a custom texture that fills the entire space and doesn't repeat.

2. The scratch-off effect might look better if its outline was less geometric- I see a lot of angles so right now it looks like a paper cutout. You could do a search for scratch-off images and base something on that, or again, create a custom image.

But, I do think the image works on its own without the burlap sack/scratch-off effect, because the shirt itself will add texture and grain to the printed image. It's up to you, I will be glad to help if ya want.

[AniAko]

Ah, I see what you're going for now. Two things could help you achieve that:

1. The texture itself is repeating a lot- if you back away from the image it repeats in an almost "moire" pattern, or like a big Quake level where there is too much of one type of texture on a wall. So maybe find a texture that is larger, so that it repeats less. Or I could try to create a custom texture that fills the entire space and doesn't repeat.

2. The scratch-off effect might look better if its outline was less geometric- I see a lot of angles so right now it looks like a paper cutout. You could do a search for scratch-off images and base something on that, or again, create a custom image.

But, I do think the image works on its own without the burlap sack/scratch-off effect, because the shirt itself will add texture and grain to the printed image. It's up to you, I will be glad to help if ya want.

Definitely appreciate the advice :D Good with the image in my head, not so much with the tools of the trade. I'll play around a bit, but if it doesn't come off we'll go without the texture.

[wyeast]

For those of us on the cusp between sizes, it may help if they were able to offer any inkling if the shirts "ran big" or "ran small", or if they're preshrunk or not. :o

[Jackel]

So do they have Large Talls!

[CES]

For those of us on the cusp between sizes, it may help if they were able to offer any inkling if the shirts "ran big" or "ran small", or if they're preshrunk or not. :o

I generally don't chance it and go one size up for a t-shirt. Worst case, you just end up tucking the shirt in.

[AniAko]

I'm getting answers for that. It's a woman I'm working with, so she's trying to do an objective judgement on the men's t-shirts. I DO have shirts on order with her, but I didn't get them yet, so I can't say yet.

[Ghostbear]

I generally don't chance it and go one size up for a t-shirt. Worst case, you just end up tucking the shirt in.

only friggin weirdos tuck t-shirts in.

[Bone]

Pedophiles too. I mean, the not weird ones as well. Just so that Venn diagram makes sense.

[CES]

That'll be a fucked up Venn diagram.

[AniAko]

The vendor said the shirts run a little large if anything, for those who were interested. Still finding out if they're pre-shrunk

[AniAko]

I fixed the "K" in the font, added the drop shadow, and went with the original logo design for the names. I'm getting proofs made up this week by the vendor, I'll post pics when I get them.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6123/5982856491_87fc340508_o.jpg

[wyeast]

Excellent smithers. You might want to give the "X" the "K" treatment, my geezer eyes read it as Hoanan. :o

[AniAko]

Latest two designs. One without the texture, and one with the revised scratch off texture:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6132/5982984473_1172b479f8_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6142/5983545864_b67025507d_b.jpg

[Ghostbear]

The first one, I hate that texture.

[Ravenlock]

Agree with Ghostbear. I am really liking how it's shaping up, though. Well done.

[AniAko]

Excellent smithers. You might want to give the "X" the "K" treatment, my geezer eyes read it as Hoanan. :o

I fixed the X to look the same as the K, thanks for the tip, I overlooked it :)

[xoanon]

Thank you both. I was about to say the same thing. :)

The first design gets my vote, too.

[wyeast]

Read your mind, eh Hoanon? :D

*legs it*

[xoanon]

:D I guess I could have just changed my handle.

[Dave]

Just looking at "DAUE" also. LOL!! Any chance we can get something that resembles a "V" a little more? If this is too late, apologies. I check in with these threads every few days. Glad to see Scott letting everyone know that I'll be going to Blue Skittle and that we have room in the room for Drew. :)

[wyeast]

And how come KillerMcDead gets two shirts? :mad: Shenanigans! Shenanigans! :D

[KillerMcDead]

It's not his fault, that's just my handle assimilating all others. Soon, all the shirts will say KillerMcDead!

Resistance is futile.

[AniAko]

And how come KillerMcDead gets two shirts? :mad: Shenanigans! Shenanigans! :D

It's not his fault, that's just my handle assimilating all others. Soon, all the shirts will say KillerMcDead!

Resistance is futile.

The greater good....

(and my inability to organize my ABZ's)

[AniAko]

The first one, I hate that texture.

Hating is what you do best ;)

I have to agree myself after looking at some shirts with it. So that's going to be the official design.

[hunterx280]

Is it too late to change mine to a medium since these run a little large?

[wyeast]

Has it been officially stated that they ran large? :confused:

[AniAko]

Is it too late to change mine to a medium since these run a little large?

Has it been officially stated that they ran large? :confused:

They were said to run a "tad" large. I don't think the difference is enough to jump a whole size down, but I'll put in for whatever sizes you want. I'm supposed to get a hold of one this week, so I can give you my judgement as well. Nothing's locked in place yet, gonna start collecting money and finalize orders near the end of the week.

[hunterx280]

They were said to run a "tad" large. I don't think the difference is enough to jump a whole size down, but I'll put in for whatever sizes you want. I'm supposed to get a hold of one this week, so I can give you my judgement as well. Nothing's locked in place yet, gonna start collecting money and finalize orders near the end of the week.

Let me know as the 09 shirts were HUGE. I got a large and it fits me like at least an XL. If it's the same people, I will want a medium. If not, I may stick with a large. Thanks for doing all this BTW.

[AniAko]

Let me know as the 09 shirts were HUGE. I got a large and it fits me like at least an XL. If it's the same people, I will want a medium. If not, I may stick with a large. Thanks for doing all this BTW.

No prob man :) It's not the same vendor, but I will keep you all posted as I find things out.

[hunterx280]

No prob man :) It's not the same vendor, but I will keep you all posted as I find things out.

Things are shaping nice. Any word back on the sizing?

[Ghostbear]

Things are shaping nice. Any word back on the sizing?

check the first post.

[Purple Santa]

Oh CoG Pax t-shirt. Have to have one. PM being sent.

[AniAko]

Got a confirmation from our vendor, the shirts will cost $10 a piece. In will be collecting the money via paypal as soon as I get my hands on the proofs they're working up. If you absolutely can't paypal, PM and I'll see if we can work something out.

[BLeeP]

I'm wondering how silly it would be to get one of these even though I'm not going >_<.

[AniAko]

I'm wondering how silly it would be to get one of these even though I'm not going >_<.

If you do decide, we'll have to figure out shipping since that's not figured into the price of the shirt, and you might not get it until after PAX, depends how busy I am b/w now and then. Send me a PM if you decide you want one and we can discuss more.

[Psykoboy2]

Do we just paypal to you or is there an account set up where we send our monies?

[AniAko]

The payment link is in the first post. The quantities everyone ordered are locked in right now because the vendor upped our time table. I apologize for anyone that wanted to put in any last minute orders. If you're not on the following list, PM me and I'll see what we can work out.

(Yes Grifter is supposed to be in there twice)


Name to Print Quantity of shirts
AniAko 1
bapenguin 1
Bone 1
bone_matrix 1
CES 1
Datul 1
Dave 1
Dorkandproudofit 2
dualshotty23 1
Grifter 1
Grifter 1
Ghostbear 1
hunterx280 1
iHap 1
Jackel 1
KillerMcDead 1
mightbe 1
Mot Wakorb 1
Press Ninja 1
Psykoboy2 2
Ravenlock 1
Rogue_hunter 1
Shakortnay 1
SadiePepper 1
Shadowmage952 1
popculturezoo 1
Purple Santa 1
ThatAngryDwarf 1
Thrak 1
TrackZero 1
wyeast 1
xoanon 1

[AniAko]

There is no urgency on payment at this time, please pass the word along as this post is not liking the multiple updates being performed on it. But I would like to get paid as soon as possible

[Ravenlock]

Alright, I've done the Paypal link and paid for my shirt. Since I won't be at PAX I included my shipping address in the special instructions. We can either arrange for me to get you the extra shipping cost money later, or buy you a cheap game on Steam in the next sale or something. ;)

[UWCrash]

XXL, but like Jackal if you can magically create tall sizes I'm XLT. :P

[Purple Santa]

I paid for mine. I won't be at Pax but i'll PM you my address. Apologies for not leaving that in the paypal notes.

[iHap]

Sent my payment. :P

[wyeast]

It'll take a few days to get the cash into paypal, so probably by monday i'll get ya. :)

[Psykoboy2]

Order placed....and fuck! Forgot the instructions. Look...I did your fucking wedding. Please remember that the guy who did your fucking wedding would like 2 big ass (i.e. 5x) shirts please with "Psykoboy2" on the front. Or "Reverend". Or "The Guy Who Did Your Fucking Wedding". I'm good with either.

[Jackel]

doublepost.

[Jackel]

Are those lengths legit? I'm looking at them and the Large seems really short. Isn't the standard length for an adult shirt around 29.5" ? I'm thinking you switched out the sleeve length and actual length.

[Press Ninja]

Order is done for me as well. Giggity!

[Jackel]

Order placed. Thanks AniAko for organizing this.

[AniAko]

No problem Jackel, happy to help :)

[CES]

And my order is posted, I may just owe you a beer AniAko.

[Doctor Setebos]

I don't remember giving anyone permission to use my "C" cog design for a t-shirt. I HEREBY DEMAND AN EXORBITANT AMOUNT OF MONEY IN EXCHANGE FOR ITS USE. Because that's the American way.

$100,000 should do nicely. I'll PM you my PayPal details. :D

[AniAko]

I don't remember giving anyone permission to use my "C" cog design for a t-shirt. I HEREBY DEMAND AN EXORBITANT AMOUNT OF MONEY IN EXCHANGE FOR ITS USE. Because that's the American way.

$100,000 should do nicely. I'll PM you my PayPal details. :D

That's like what? 1£ now with the credit degrade? ;)

[Dave]

Done and done. Let me know if you got the order/payment, Coop.

Nothing like waiting 'til the last minute, eh? HA!

[AniAko]

all good Dave :)

[AniAko]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news everyone, but here's the current situation:

There were issues with the vendor we were trying to work through and there currently aren't any shirts. HOWEVER, we're attempting a last ditch attempt to get the shirts done by another vendor and sent to Seattle. If that doesn't work out though, I still have the design files and we can have them printed up after the show and work out something to help cover shipping costs.

[Bone]

Son of a...

Coop, send me the files. I have a guy who owns a print shop. Let me know the price you were getting and I'll try to beat it. And you might have to paypal me. You got my contact info... let's get these shirts man.

[AniAko]

Son of a...

Coop, send me the files. I have a guy who owns a print shop. Let me know the price you were getting and I'll try to beat it. And you might have to paypal me. You got my contact info... let's get these shirts man.

Ok, I'll send you the files. JUST BE KNOWN, Violent (as in Javier) is working to try to get these made up for us as well, so let's just stay coordinated in our efforts, so we don't end up with two orders.

[wyeast]

Also working a backup plan with the badgers in case the shirts fall through...

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/8571/cogpaxtest.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/89/cogpaxtest.jpg/)

Ideas? (Sorry, I didn't have the Forza-esque font for the affiliates on the back...)

[Bone]

Ok, I'll send you the files. JUST BE KNOWN, Violent (as in Javier) is working to try to get these made up for us as well, so let's just stay coordinated in our efforts, so we don't end up with two orders.
You probably got my email, but I wanted the guys to know I couldn't make it happen. Short notice and certain limitations of old-school screen printers made it impossible to do in time for PAX.

[iHap]

Narwhal completes it well.

[AniAko]

I like it Wyeast, I'll send you my fonts too, thought they were the zip, love the QR code as well.

[wyeast]

the nintendo was in there (which I previously grabbed when we were tinkering with the shirts). I dont' have motorwerk or whatever it's called tho'...

[wyeast]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/Wyeast/pax2011/cog-pax-test-2.jpg

I feel slightly weird that it doesn't actually say "Colony of Gamers" or "PAX" on it, but people seemed to lean towards minimalist design, eh? ;) Will check at the usual shop tomorrow to see if they can run them overnight. :o

[xoanon]

Good luck, guys!

Badgers are ++good.

[bapenguin]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/Wyeast/pax2011/cog-pax-test-2.jpg

I feel slightly weird that it doesn't actually say "Colony of Gamers" or "PAX" on it, but people seemed to lean towards minimalist design, eh? ;) Will check at the usual shop tomorrow to see if they can run them overnight. :o

Hey! It's me! :)

[AniAko]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/Wyeast/pax2011/cog-pax-test-2.jpg

I feel slightly weird that it doesn't actually say "Colony of Gamers" or "PAX" on it, but people seemed to lean towards minimalist design, eh? ;) Will check at the usual shop tomorrow to see if they can run them overnight. :o

I actually think it should say "Colony of Gamers" somewhere come to think of it, if only tucked away in a corner, the PAX not so much.

[wyeast]

Dammit! >_<

The trick is your supah awesome Cx logo makes it feel redundant when I used the "Colony of Gamers" with the cog off the shirt. Maybe if I went back to the original style? *fires up the editor once more*

[Bone]

I think right under the Cx you could fit the Colony of Gamers in one line... you might have to scoot the spacemen down just enough that they're planting the flag in the nametags, which might still look cool too. Good work man!

[wyeast]

D'oh! I just did the opposite (above instead of below) - if you think it'll look better below, I can move it tho'. :o

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/Wyeast/pax2011/cog-pax-test-3.jpg

[Bone]

That looks outstanding.

[wyeast]

Hey! It's me! :)

Yeah, proportionally for that font, a gamertag approximately that length seemed to fit best, so it became the baseline. Those that are too long I had to squish in to fit, rather than base it off the longest (like I usually do) - that made everyone else's name seem tiny by comparison because the font is so wide. :o

[AniAko]

yeah, that looks better, I wouldn't think the style from the back of the shirt will work well on that badge

[xoanon]

Cats back for everyone!

Awesome job.

[wyeast]

Badgers are in for production! Good thing they recognize me, so they were willing to crash it through. :o

(edit: Right about now they're probably thinking, "WTF? Narwhal?!?" :D )

[Karak]

I actually think it should say "Colony of Gamers" somewhere come to think of it, if only tucked away in a corner, the PAX not so much.

Man that is sweet though I think it would rock if the Narwhal was spearing EA's website logo...but that's just me being an ass.

[wyeast]

WHERE WERE YOU LAST NIGHT? :mad:

Badges were put in for production this afternoon. No more changes unless you want me doing custom gigs once we're in Seattle. :p

[wyeast]

They are done
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/Wyeast/pax2011/P8240567.jpg

Costs went up. Stupid inflation. >_< They did put us through despite a bigass order that was also due this morning. :)

[CES]

So it's badges instead of shirts? That's useful, can have the badges all three days.

[wyeast]

Unless you lose one like I did last year. >_< Stupid cheapie lanyards. This year I brought my own w/ a better clip on the end of it. :p

[AniAko]

So it's badges instead of shirts? That's useful, can have the badges all three days.

I think the feeling was since the shirts had names, it would be redundant to have badges with names. But since the whole shirt deal is up in the air, it's badges for sure, shirts maybe

[wyeast]

I think the feeling was since the shirts had names, it would be redundant to have badges with names. But since the whole shirt deal is up in the air, it's badges for sure, shirts maybe

Yeah, exactly what he said. :)