Backup - NWCon Logo

[Karvon]

The following is an initial archieve to the forum posts on NWC. Note this is a text backup so the actual artwork is not in the thread atm. I'll see about getting copies of that here though too.

NWCon 4 Logo

karvon

Forum God

« on: Jun 10, 2008, 12:40PM» Return To Top Quote Quote Modify Modify Remove Remove
[Reposted in own thread to avoid burial]

We need a logo for our con, so if any of you artsy types out there have any ideas, please send me your submissions. I'll pass these around to the other members of the NWCon 4 organizing committee and we'll vote on which one to use. I reckon we need to finalize on this by the end of the month so we can use it in adverts starting from July. Thus, a deadline of June 23 for submissions, so that the committee has a week to review and discuss which one to use.

As with earlier con's, we can set up some logoed merchandise and use the profits for door prizes with any balance being sent on to NWC to aid with ongoing operating costs.

Thoughts or comments on this are welcome

Karvon
NWCon4@gmail.com

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karvon

« on: Jun 17, 2008, 12:54PM» Return To Top Quote Quote Modify Modify Remove Remove
Hmm, one week with no responses....

You do realize if no one steps up, then we'll be falling back on Karvon's Klipart Kreations to fill the void

Karvon

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Dane Bramage

« on: Jun 17, 2008, 10:51PM» Return To Top Quote Quote
i think what we need first is a theme. then we can design a logo around that.

so... anyone got an idea for a theme?

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Urk

« on: Jun 18, 2008, 12:54AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
What did the past logos look like?

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karvon

« on: Jun 18, 2008, 2:36AM» Return To Top Quote Quote Modify Modify Remove Remove
Here are links to past con pages at Bioware, you can see the logos there. A dragon was prominent in each of the past four. Thus, that would seem like a good tradition to continue perhaps?

http://nwn.bioware.com/players/profile_nwcon2003.html
http://nwn.bioware.com/players/profile_nwcon2004.html
http://www.neverwinterconnections.com/g ... howcon.htm
http://nwn.bioware.com/players/profile_nwcon2005.html

In one email, one mentioned the idea of a shield meet. I think a more simplified and easily grasped title might be...

NWCon 4: The Gathering.

Thoughts, comments, tomatoes?

Karvon

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Dane Bramage


« on: Jun 18, 2008, 4:45AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
whelp... gathering is good... if not a bit generic (no offense, Karvon).

i think it is important to push NWN2 just as much as NWN. I also think it's important to highlight D20 Modern as well as all the other total conversions. With the most of them being Sci-Fi/Modern, perhaps a past meets future kinda theme.

I'm not very good with slogans tho, so I may have to leave that up to others. Once we get a theme, however, i can try to put something together. I have Adobe CS3 and a smidge of skill.

So... past meets future?

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Lazybones

« on: Jun 18, 2008, 8:55AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
How about a Grand Theft Auto 4 theme with substitutions for fantasy/d20M elements. I've seen photoshops of this sort done at Penny Arcade and elsewhere; I'm sure someone could whip something up.

Classic advertising technique: steal what's currently popular.

EDIT: this is what I'm talking about.

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Rosietreats

« on: Jun 18, 2008, 9:09AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
I am currently working on one, but my time has been very limited on it - due to our mandatory overtime at work - even Saturdays (Yikes! Thank Chauntea I love what I do!)

Just thought I'd let you all know that you do have a fall-back just in case.

Cheers

- Rosietreats -

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Dane Bramage

« on: Jun 18, 2008, 9:56AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
can't wait to see it Rosie.
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karvon

« on: Jun 18, 2008, 11:40AM» Return To Top Quote Quote Modify Modify Remove Remove
I like LB's concept, you could have some bit of art for each of the genre's maybe clustered around a dragon head in the center with the theme splashed across/above/below and NWCon 4 emblazed somewhere.

Some random thoughts for other themes...

The Gathering of Times.

Portals in Time.

Gateways

Karvon

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Rosietreats


« on: Jun 19, 2008, 10:16AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
This is as far as I've gotten so far, using your comments for a bit of inspiration. I don't want it too busy...
I'm not that happy with it yet... perhaps you can suggest something?



Of course, I will shrink it down as well.

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Carlo One

« on: Jun 19, 2008, 10:27AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
Godzilla vs. Waterdeep!

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Lazybones

« on: Jun 19, 2008, 10:38AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
It's not immediately evident even on a second look that the big red thing is a "4".

I also think we can do better than "The Gathering of Times," but I can't come up with a more catchy title at the moment.

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karvon


« on: Jun 19, 2008, 11:50AM» Return To Top Quote Quote Modify Modify Remove Remove
Nice Rosie

Keep the ideas coming folks if yer not happy with what's on the table

Karvon

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Dane Bramage

« on: Jun 19, 2008, 12:40PM» Return To Top Quote Quote
nice work, Rosie. you are by far a better artist than i.

i love the dragon. very cool. tho, i agree with LB that the red 4 is not obvious enough. i think the design should also be easily translated into banner sizes.

i'm not good with catch phrases, so i'm no help there. i'll try to brainstorm something to contribute.

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karvon


« on: Jun 19, 2008, 1:12PM» Return To Top Quote Quote Modify Modify Remove Remove
For a banner sized design, why not just tack Rosie's, or a similar square-sized design, on the left side of the banner we have at the top of NWC homepage, then resize a little to make it look right?

Just a thought

Karvon

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Dane Bramage


« on: Jun 19, 2008, 9:55PM» Return To Top Quote Quote
i meant for sending to the vault or bioware, etc.

normally, banner ads are a specific size (like 27x760 or some such). certainly, rosie's "ad" can be resized. i only mention it for her to keep in mind while designing.

Oh... and how 'bout

"Days of Future Past"

for a catch phrase?

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Gulfwulf

« on: Jun 19, 2008, 11:43PM» Return To Top Quote Quote
The picture looks nice, Rosie, but that four needs to be redesigned.

As for mottos:

"NWCon4: The discovery of worlds"

I had another one, but I forgot it. I'll post it later should I remember it.

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black rose


« on: Jun 20, 2008, 2:07AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
What about:
NWcon4: (at) the doorstep of/to New Worlds
or
NWcon4: at the threshold of New Worlds
or
At the threshold of infinity

Maybe DB's 'Future Past' idea can also be mixed with above mentioned concept.

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Dane Bramage

« on: Jun 20, 2008, 3:06AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
Standing at the Crossroads


see... i really want it to show that we are including both NWN and NWN2.

so we need something that somehow brings that together.

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GateCrash

« on: Jun 20, 2008, 3:35AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
First of all, sweet dragon.

Second, I think the "4" is less important than the rest of the message. The people you want to bring in are going to be largely unconcerned with whether or not this is NWCon 1, 4, 18, pi, or what have you. While it needs to be on there for the old-timers you might draw back into the fold, I don't think it needs to be a focal point of the graphic. Unless you want to show continuity (the "We did it before and we can do it again" message), but even then, I think the number of the con is less important than the occurrence of the con.

Thirdly, your catchphrase should be:

NWCon 4:
All Neverwinter Nights,
All the time.
(Or about three days.)

Hmm...no, I seem to have wildly overestimated my ability to come up with catchphrases. But I stand by the first two points.

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Venture

« on: Jun 20, 2008, 4:09AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
I know that NWN2 is in the minority here, but it's a shame that the upcoming expansion isn't coming out around the time of the Con. Then, we could play off of that name (Storm of [something]) like we have in the past, as there are probably more NEW players discovering NWN2 than NWN. Mask of the Betrayer is out, but I can't think of any play on those words.

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Mulu


« on: Jun 20, 2008, 4:45AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
"NWCon4: Two games, infinite possibilities."
An online gaming convention for Neverwinter Nights and Neverwinter Nights 2.

With appropriate banner graphics of course.

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Mulu


« on: Jun 20, 2008, 4:50AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
Oh, and fwiw, this is the gen con banner:

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Skunkeen

« on: Jun 20, 2008, 5:05AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
Wicked Idea Mulu , was going to say I felt that Rosietreats slogan was perfect. but yeah yours really kicks real well and good

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Dane Bramage


« on: Jun 20, 2008, 5:15AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
on Jun 19, 2008, 7:45 PM, Mulu wrote:
"NWCon4: Two games, infinite possibilities."
An online gaming convention for Neverwinter Nights and Neverwinter Nights 2.


ding, ding, ding... ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner!

least, i think so.

lets put it to a vote. all in favor?

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GM_ODA

« on: Jun 20, 2008, 5:28AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
Mulu nailed it!

GM_ODA
66.232.100.90

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LIONofHUME


« on: Jun 20, 2008, 7:25AM» Return To Top Quote Quote

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Tarridus

« on: Jun 20, 2008, 8:28AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
Great ideas everyone, there hasn't been a NWCon in a long time and after losing my last logo for the cancelled last Con, I thought I'd take a small stab at this.



A couple of things, I predominantly made it dark colors but the colors can be tweaked. Also, I might cut some of the emboss effects as I'm not a fan of the effect all that much myself but wanted to test the waters a bit with it. I also went and built around Mulu's slogan and Lion's Vault logo as inspiration although I believe anything could fit into logo. And lastly, I was going to put the 4 within the sphere image but it looked too much like the Fantastic 4 logo which I was trying to avoid but the slight similarities remain.

I don't have a lot of time to re-do stuff but if you like the logo, I can expand upon it.

Been gone for a while, good to see a lot of the veterans here still lurking around and playing good ol' NWN

-Tarr

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LIONofHUME

« on: Jun 20, 2008, 8:37AM» Return To Top Quote Quote

*Looks around for Tarridus*


I had to quote myself here, see what I mean? Tarridus is the man. Very nice buddy.

*Wonders how to take down his own banner without anyone seeing*

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Rosietreats



« on: Jun 20, 2008, 8:43AM» Return To Top Quote Quote

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Dane Bramage

« on: Jun 20, 2008, 8:45AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
ooh... we got a competition here.

both are good. i'm not even goon try to submit one.

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Rosietreats

« on: Jun 20, 2008, 8:45AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
Tarridus!
That's SO FREAKING COOL!

Love it!

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Tarridus

« on: Jun 20, 2008, 9:17AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
Thanks guys, glad you like it.

Theres no reason why we can't use both. My submission is more of a logo that can be simplified but it doesn't count as an ad that we send to various sites.

Heck if the organizers like my logo, I'll gladly send the Photoshop file to others so they can incorporate it into their own ads.

Time is limited these days for me but I'm glad to help with the logo as long as its needed.

EDIT: Here's another variation on the logo that I'm liking a bit more. This time with the logo's within.

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Carlo One

« on: Jun 20, 2008, 9:37AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
Hey Tarridus, long time no game.

I actually like the first better, looks a bit more movie-ish. As in professional Hollywood quality.

Points to Mulu for the slogan.

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Mulu

« on: Jun 20, 2008, 9:53AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
Words are easy, those graphics are awesome!

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Dane Bramage

« on: Jun 20, 2008, 11:56AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
my two cents on the banner, Tarrdius.

i too like the first one better. i really like the bevel and emboss effects on the type. gives it a bit more of a "crafted" feel to it.

also, i would take the space motif in the circle and use it as the background for the whole thing. then make the type white or silver. also, brighten up the sword to show against the dark space background. i find this works very well to add visual punch.

i do like the incorporation of the game logos... makes it look more official.

i have photoshop CS3. i can also touch up if you don't have the time.

top notch work, tho bud.

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Katarina Dragonstar

« on: Jun 20, 2008, 12:31PM» Return To Top Quote Quote
Hi, Tarr! I think I like the first of your two the best. It's nice and simple, elegant. And Mulu, great job on the slogan! My brain was too mushy today to remember my name, let alone come up with a slogan.

Rosie's offering could be used to as an alternate Vault ad, because it's pretty sweet as well.

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Starbuck79

« on: Jun 20, 2008, 2:37PM» Return To Top Quote Quote
Awesome work both of you.

For what it is worth I would probably make it NeverwinterConnections.com just so it is clear.

Just an idea.

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LIONofHUME


« on: Jun 20, 2008, 4:28PM» Return To Top Quote Quote
on Jun 20, 2008, 5:37 AM, Starbuck79 wrote:
Awesome work both of you.

For what it is worth I would probably make it NeverwinterConnections.com just so it is clear.

Just an idea.


I agree with that, add the .com

My vote is that I like Rosietreats entry more as an advertisement and Tarridus’ first entry as the logo. Mulus' slogan is perfect.

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karvon

« on: Jun 20, 2008, 4:38PM» Return To Top Quote Quote Modify Modify Remove Remove
Great work folks!

Keep the ideas flowing and I agree we can certainly have more than one piece of artwork we use in adverts and burn on products for the con.

Once again, I'd like us to finalize on the art by the end of June so we can start using it from the start of July, hence we have another 10 days or so to tweak.

Guess I can safely retire Karvon's Klipart Kreation

Thanks again for your continued input and work on the con.

Karvon
NWCon 4 Organizer

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Tarridus


« on: Jun 20, 2008, 6:55PM» Return To Top Quote Quote
Okay, made some tweaks so here's a semi-final submission. I'm gonna be pretty busy this coming weekend so keep me updated with what you decide.

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Katarina Dragonstar


« on: Jun 21, 2008, 4:15AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
Now that's solid gold, Tarr! Love it.

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Rosietreats

« on: Jun 22, 2008, 3:13PM» Return To Top Quote Quote


And just for kicks...

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Skunkeen

« on: Jun 22, 2008, 5:36PM» Return To Top Quote Quote
VERY WICKED!!!

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LIONofHUME

« on: Jun 22, 2008, 6:58PM» Return To Top Quote Quote
As Paris would say; That's Hot

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Purple Puppy


« on: Jun 22, 2008, 11:39PM» Return To Top Quote Quote
Cool.

But personally I don't like the red and white bits.

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Rosietreats


« on: Jun 22, 2008, 11:50PM» Return To Top Quote Quote
Too bright?

I wanted to make sure that they stand out, especially once the image is sized down a bit.

Any ideas for more suitable colors?

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Khaveen

« on: Jun 23, 2008, 12:34AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
You guys have some real serious talent. Awesome icons!

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Starbuck79

« on: Jun 23, 2008, 1:35AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
I think NEVEWINTER probably need to be changed.

Not that it's not super awesome.

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Rosietreats

« on: Jun 23, 2008, 2:53AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
on Jun 22, 2008, 4:35 PM, Starbuck79 wrote:
I think NEVEWINTER probably need to be changed.

Not that it's not super awesome.


LOL! I'll get right on that!
Thanks for catching that!
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Rosietreats


« on: Jun 23, 2008, 2:54AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
Nevewinter... That's funny!

My name is Winter...

Neve Winter

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Gulfwulf

« on: Jun 23, 2008, 7:17AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
"Never more."

The banner looks good, Rosie.

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Urk

« on: Jun 23, 2008, 12:41PM» Return To Top Quote Quote
Wow. Really nice work.

Rosie, I notice that your logo has evolved beyond just a logo and into a full banner.

It would perhaps be a good idea to start publicizing this event now. Who knows, it might even bring some old timers back to help out with some events.

May I humbly (and in awe of your GD skills, very sweet) suggest that perhaps you should submit it to the vault now?

Tarr, very sweet. Any chance you could do a B&W version too to spare my precious color toner toner cartridge?

Edit
Oh... and I agree... leave the white font with the red drop shadow. Once you size it down to banner size it will help it pop.

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Rosietreats


« on: Jun 23, 2008, 1:22PM» Return To Top Quote Quote


Rosietreats


« on: Jun 23, 2008, 1:22PM» Return To Top Quote Quote
Uploaded to the Vault.
I also wrote up a small advertisement to go along with it.

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karvon

« on: Jun 23, 2008, 3:21PM» Return To Top Quote Quote Modify Modify Remove Remove
Thanks to both Tarridus and Rosietreats for their work on art for the coming con, as well as to those who provided feedback and suggestions. I believe we can use all three pieces for promoting the con. Perhaps use each item as a banner ad for one month between now and the con?

I'd like to see us have some merchandise available using these similar to what was done for the last con. Does anyone here have access to the current store? If so, we could just have them add products to the existing line. If not, I guess we could easily set up a new one.

Karvon
NWCon 4 Organizer

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Lusipher

« on: Jul 11, 2008, 3:55AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
Hey there!

I'm Lusipher, new PR Staff Head over at A Land Far Away (alandfaraway.org). I was wondering if you guys would be willing to let us use one of those very nice adverts on our website to advertise for the con. Im currently in discussion stages with my PR staff and others in the community and I really think we are going to get involved helping out this year.

Dont know specifics yet on what we will have to offer, but once I do Ill get with your Con organizers and see what will work for you and what else we can do to help out.

I'll be in contact a lot with NWC from now on. We hope to do a lot of new things with our project here at NWC.

So, thank you again and Ill check back with you guys to see if its ok to use one of the adverts for our site.

Sincerely,

Lusipher

Staff Head-Public Relations ALFA
http://www.alandfaraway.org

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karvon

« on: Jul 11, 2008, 9:43AM» Return To Top Quote Quote Modify Modify Remove Remove
I see no problem with you using the logo's to promote the con at all; that's what they are intended to be used for

We'd welcome ALFA's participation in the coming con in whatever ways you might be inclined to join in.

If you'd like to discuss any specific ideas or have any questions, feel free to drop me a note.

Thanks for your interest and support,

Karvon
NWCon 4 - Organizer

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Lusipher

« on: Jul 12, 2008, 5:52AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
thank you!

We will be in touch soon with trying to organize some stuff with you. Im currently working on support in ALFA for the Con.

Will let you know something within a few weeks I hope.

sincerely,

Lusipher

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Skunkeen

« on: Jul 17, 2008, 4:52AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
Tarridus I dont remember if ya posted anything on the draft watermark, can I get a Image without that please?

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Skunkeen


« on: Jul 17, 2008, 6:11AM» Return To Top Quote Quote
I edited out the watermarks the best I could , I didnt want to dare mess with the golden moon. but if ya can respond with a update we can get it replaced on the NWCon page here at NWC

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Tarridus

« on: Jul 22, 2008, 1:32PM» Return To Top Quote Quote
Whoops sorry guys. Been a busy summer so far for me so wasn't able to visit the site as often as I usually do.

I'll post the logo here w/o the watermarks and email the originals to the organizers.

EDIT: Which means I'll need the emails, could you guys by chance PM me your emails?

-Tarr

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Tarridus


« on: Jul 22, 2008, 1:41PM» Return To Top Quote Quote
Here's a larger version of the logo w/o the draft marks for those that want to just use it for whatever purpose.

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Lusipher


« on: Jul 22, 2008, 2:01PM» Return To Top Quote Quote
thank you!

Once we get a link to all the pertant information for the con Ill have that logo and it linked to the NWCon info page at ALFA.

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Skunkeen

« on: Jul 22, 2008, 2:54PM» Return To Top Quote Quote
thank ya