Mars Explorer, Lamp, Community, Pictures, Mars Explorer 3, Icons
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Submitted By Lamp on 12/08/28
Suggest icons to be used for the icon of Mars Explorer 3!
Here are some of mine:
More coming soon!

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ßass†Drop (CharlesHadouken)
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Posted 2012/08/28 - 23:25 GMT
I like the sketchy one.
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Umm if you look at syn3h
Thats supposed to be the next mars Try and make something different (not just editing the original icon) This is constructive criticism. Though I do like the image edits Yours truley Neon
Thats supposed to be the next mars Try and make something different (not just editing the original icon) This is constructive criticism. Though I do like the image edits Yours truley Neon
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Nice! What were the effects/programs you used for all of these?
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Photo Effects Lite
Hey flyclub do you know how to add images to albums in imgur? I had to remake the album when adding.
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Thanks Clubby :D
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No problem! :)
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I got the picture from Aubrey's Media Kit. Afterwards, I edited their color properties. They look pretty allright.



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I was thinking it would be a new icon.
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What do you mean?
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No I don't understand what he said.
It is going to be an icon for Mars Explorer 3.
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I can make a button for that lol
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Just put a 3 in there somewhere
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All you guys are doing is changing variables of the picture's style. I don't like it. Nobody's "design" is better than the original. Create your own icon if you want to replace it.
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Nice! What program did you use?
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Here is a favicon I made:

Here is another one:

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I'll work on one, it should be pretty cool. Oh, how about instead of taking the current one, and making it different with effects, we draw a whole new one!
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niceeee
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Thanks
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Fai,
WOW. I love that icon for the app! That looks really great! :)
Sincerely,
Apophis
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Hey what if instead of having mars as the icon we use the buggy!
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Maybe something like this?

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Hey Fai, what font is that?
I don't have it in my computer.
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You have the widget icon for the old Mars Explorer versions. Shall I fetch one?
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epic
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Lamp...... You see your square icon.......how about making it triangular instead..... Ie. three
;D
;D
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Fai has my vote.. but maybe with an updated picture of the buggy?
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If anyone wants to get me a buggy picture, or GTRs buggy, and send it to me, I'll work on an actual logo
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Googles Images!!!
Ima fetching doggy!
Woof!
I go fetch it!

Woof!
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This'll do us no good since GTR lost his Syn3h buggy model.
Fai has my vote too.
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Even if GTR lost it, shouldn't Aubrey have it?
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Can't do that.
Square one is using the "Stretch" effect. You can find that in Photo Booth.
I don't have a "triangle" effect.
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Something like that, except with the newest buggy, newer ground, and maybe a bit rounder.
Is there any such program that can make a flat image into a nice shiny icon like the one above?
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<3
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I like fai's version of it. However, I would like to see the planet in the background have more of the
red color of Mars.
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I can do that. Right now it's a 50/50 balance. I'll change it to something more like 70/30
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It "NEEDS" to? Who made you boss?
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No it don't needs to.
Make watever you want.
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I like Aubrey's icon with some color changes, but what if the "Explorer" Lettering looked different, I don't really like the glowyness around it.
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I sorta like the old logo better. The new one, "MARS" is more aqua appearance and sorta like jello (its hard to explain).
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Dully agreed.
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I agree....if it was you neon, who put that damn laser in the html!
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guys this was not me, that was me removing something i wrote,
i posted on the wrong page,
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Thank you for taking it down anyways.
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.... dont thank me
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make an apology post for me to troll abister
i deserve one
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What.
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I was kidding...
Sry
Anyways
I have a few icons i will post later
On phone right now so i am not able to do that right now
Sry
Anyways
I have a few icons i will post later
On phone right now so i am not able to do that right now
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the first one is the one i prefer if these icons
I have formatted this image into that of an icon app frame
it is the symbol of mars the war god and planet
1.





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Me no like.
:P
Nothin Marsy there
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I posted a few more in that post
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Nice!!!
But doesn't match very well...
It needs a buggy in there.
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mars 3 is supposed to be moving beyond mars
we advance
thats why the next version was going to be syn3h
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in some ways i think we should stick with this and call it syn3h

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If that is so, there will be 2 seperate ways of Syn3h.
Syn3h is already redone in new ways.
Mars 3 is still Good ol' Mars.
I think Mars Explorer and Syn3h should both be in development.
Syn3h should be a lot different than Mars 2.22 or Mars 3 Beta and go its seperate ways.
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Too be honest all those aren't so great... sorry to be blunt. I think the icon should be rather simple and straightforward.
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Please, tell us more about what you'd like to see in the icons that were being made nine months ago.
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yes dis is a mighty fine idea, but i have do agree that some of these are a bit lacking. definatly needs more lens flare.



but on a more seriouse note, i think this is a rather fine idea. just need to keep the mars sortof feel in it and make it looks nice n policshed. not somethin' done in liek 2 minuites
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I heartily agree, cheez (to the final, more serious idea anyway xD).
Perhaps we could use a shot of the buggy instead of the classic 'red circle'. It would give prospective users a better idea of what they're downloading, if they saw it on the apple site or similar. As suggested above.
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i liked the image of the flying buggy personally.... you know, if i had the right photo editor, i think a icon with all three main vehicles would be nice, because its not just about the buggy for some people.... i definitely like the flying buggy icon though, its more attractive to new users to see a flying car than just a normal car game. you know what i mean? the thing that makes mars special is the diversity, with custom open source map creation and the amazing kinetics and capabilities of the vehicles and interactive environments! just some thoughts!
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Everything you have is similar to the current one. I'd like to see something new and fresh. Mars 3 will be something new and fresh for mars, so the logo should be something very different. :)
Just my two cents.
Just my two cents.
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We need an icon designer to make an icon. I think it should be mars, but just redone.
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(someone with a little artistic skill, and a copy of PS.)
*sigh*
If no-one else wants to, I could to cook something up. But, tbh, I dont think it's very important. The current icon works well.
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Mars is redone, forum is redone, icon should be as well.
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Oh, really? Yeah. Notice Unity's logo never changed. Blender's, too. Oh, and Safari, Keynote, Pages, Numbers, Mail... the only people that change their icon every update is Adobe, and that's all they ever change.
The only real need for a new logo is for the new iOS version (that I would be working on if the darned source code would connect to the master server). That would show people that there was a new, better, networked version of Mars avaiable, not just an update on the fairly bland single-player version.
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I had an idea about a totally new IOS as a matter of fact.
from me; a few days ago.
Make it 2d and have all the vehicles race each other over a variety of mars explorer map likenesses (made 2d) like freestyle, mons, ice world, sktch highlands....
You would "go" by tilting one way your device and "brake" by tilting the other way. Tapping would activate a special ability "grapple, wings, sticky treads"....
There could be single player missions with goals to reach distances before running out of oxygen in single player and just racing to a certain distance in multiplayer
from me; a few days ago.
Make it 2d and have all the vehicles race each other over a variety of mars explorer map likenesses (made 2d) like freestyle, mons, ice world, sktch highlands....
You would "go" by tilting one way your device and "brake" by tilting the other way. Tapping would activate a special ability "grapple, wings, sticky treads"....
There could be single player missions with goals to reach distances before running out of oxygen in single player and just racing to a certain distance in multiplayer
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I love the invalidity of ACE's argument. It's as if he made it simply for the sake of bickering!
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I made it to express my view on the subject.
And of course, your comment is clearly not hypocritical in any way! Thank you for a well thought-out, unbiased analysis of the situation!
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Score one ACE.
Spiff, can we keep this positive, calm and productive?
Returning to IOS redesigns?
Spiff, can we keep this positive, calm and productive?
Returning to IOS redesigns?
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As did I, my friend, as did I. It expresses my opinion, no? I love a touch of irony. Is it a critical analysis you want? Mars does not have a true logo. It has that banner at the top of the page, yes. But not a logo. Therefore the argument regarding Unity's and Blender's logo not changing is invalid. All of Apple's icons have made subtle changes through the years, but you must understand that Apple tends to be a firm believer (even if it is not explicitly stated) in preserving the user experience from OS to OS or in updates to programs. Even with that being said, the icon for iTunes just made a major change. You did not compare Adobe in the correct manner to some of these other programs. The icons for Photoshop and others have changed, but Adobe's true logo (the A) has not changed since, to my knowledge, ever. So, your little taunt at Adobe seems completely unfounded. Even with that being said, the icons for Photoshop and other programs in the Creative Suite have only received subtle changes in styling since CS3.
As for your second plea, I am even more appalled at your thoughts on the subject! Essentially you have said that a new version of the iOS needs a new icon so that people know there is a "new, better, networked version of Mars avaiable, not just an update on the fairly bland single-player version." Sans the networking, I could say the exact same for Mars 3! People need to know that there is a new era of Mars and not just an update to an otherwise abandoned game.
There's your critical, unbiased analysis.
And to Panzer, you're asking me to keep things calm and productive? I'm the one defending this little cause for a new icon here, not bashing it to bits.
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Doesn't have a logo? I notice that, on my dock right now, I have a Mars logo. Am I the only one?
iTunes' logo changed when the UI changed. Same could be said for Mac OS - they changed from a grey to a blue logo when they changed from 9.x to 10.x. Apple like their UI design to remain the same.
...in the correct manner? I never said Adobe's icon didn't change, or at least never meant it. I meant their products' did.
'Sans the networking...' in Mars 3, the overall gameplay won't be affected much. i think networking is a rather large thing to gloss over, thanks.
The only people that will notice the new icon will be the ones who have played Mars before, and already expected the upgrade. Those who haven't wouldn't know it had ever changed. The point is, imho, invalid, as the icon was never used anywhere except on downloaded files. However, on the app store, it is the first thing anyone will ever see.
I'm not bashing this idea to bits. All I'm saying is that I can't honestly see the point.
That said, as long as the new logo isn't blindingly ugly, I wouldn't mind at all. So don't accuse me of hating it, as I don't.
Before making a decision, one should consider both points of view. That's all. ;)
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That would be a derivative of the planet Aubrey used for this site and is not by any means a formal logo. No, you did not say that Adobe's icon changed, nor did I ever say you did. I was merely pointing out that you were making silly arguments by comparing the icon for Mars to logos.
Oh, and I suppose you know all about what Flynn's plans for gameplay are in Mars 3?
Yes, only the people who have played Mars before will notice the new icon for Mars 3, but the same thing can essentially be said for the iOS version. If they didn't download it and play it, then chances are they're not going to remember the old icon. I think you are forgetting what the plans are for spreading the word about Mars 3 and bringing more players in. When you have read and remember what those are, then please, by all means come back and argue with me about the importance of the icon for Mars 3.
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Yes, it is. It's still a logo, and it works. And, it ties in with the site.
'Flynn's plans...' Hmm. And I believed the 'for the people, by the people' quote. Too bad.
So no, I don't claim to know what he plans. (except for the weird thing he was testing in the current version a few weeks ago, which was quite frankly ridiculous. Just an orb of bots that automatically blasted the living daylights out of all jets).
The icon is what people would click on to see the app... in the app store, all you see is the logo and the name, plus a rating and a few other numbers, until you click on it. So, it's the most important picture, imo.
The plans for spreading the word = your 'free advertising.' I fail to realise how changing the icon, then adding a Unity forum post, is going to attract the masses. Same goes for 'uploading to wooglie and kongregate.' Uploading it to them, no matter what icon, would increase the flow of visitors. So, how does changing the icon fit into your advertising plans exactly?
Again, I say I'm neutral on the subject. If people want to change the icon, they can go ahead. I can't see the point, that's all.
Oh, for reference:

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I am sure Flynn would love for it to be "by the people," but it is "for the people, by Flynn." He singlehandedly rewrote thousands of lines of code and yet you people are still under the assumption that Mars 3 is a group effort.
You really are blind to it, aren't you? No, not the advertising I mentioned! And it wasn't even going to be a Unity forum post, that was an example! How would that even involve an icon? The Mac App Store is what I am referring to. And the icon on Kongregate and Wooglie WILL matter. It matches all of the points you have been making. The icon is the first thing people see...
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It's going on the mac app store? I see why I've seen people asking about how to raise money. That will be expensive.
However, having taken a look at wooglie and kongregate, I see your point. (They're not my favourite websites I've ever visited, really... and the other games aren't really even in the same genre as Mars, but nevermind - it could be a good thing, could be a bad thing).
What I fail to realize is why they need a new icon. Like I've said, I'm not opposed to it. And if someone else wants to go ahead and make one, I'd definitely thank them. But, as far as I can see, it would be a waste of time. The one we're currently using is perfectly adequate.
So until someone explains, logically, why we have a requirement for a brand new (repeat, NEW) icon, I will retain a laissez faire attitude.
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The halo around the space of Mars Explorer doesn't look right–why did you make it that way? The Cybuniv text is pretty cool, though!
Abister may be right. We should try experimenting with making a new logo and see what we can come up with–that is if anyone is up to that challenge. I'm most certainly not good enough :P
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Is the name "Mars Explorer" going to stick?
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I don't think anyone is good enough to start from scratch.
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You guys should make a >>>>NEW<<<< logo/icon and stop making adjustments to the current one...
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Here's a quick draft I made on my take on a logo:
Logos are, generally, supposed to be simple, so that's what I attempted to do.

Logos are, generally, supposed to be simple, so that's what I attempted to do.
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Thats amazing abister :O
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That is a great design, Abister! It would serve as a great title image or advertisement. For now, though, I still prefer the Mars Explorer planetary background (the one used on this website) for the background of the new forum.
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Well... That's a logo, not an icon.
It doesn't really fit because on Mars Explorer, it doesn't actually even look like mars! And the dirt is more redder than the real mars.
But it would fit for some different game...
Still, great logo.
It doesn't really fit because on Mars Explorer, it doesn't actually even look like mars! And the dirt is more redder than the real mars.
But it would fit for some different game...
Still, great logo.
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I am not sure if you fully understand, but ANYTHING on Mars is now open to change.
Also, I used an actual picture of mars to texture it.
Also, I used an actual picture of mars to texture it.
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This post is about the icon, though. Not the logo. But the logo should be the same theme as the icon.
you can still show your logo.
The texture is just like real Mars.

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Ok so im like super late at lookin at this thread but i do have to say that I LUV THE PINK ONE!!!!!!! Also i like the sketchy lookin one, towards the end, lookin great lamp:) also, abister, i luv it