FOF7 - Graphic/Interface Mods

[path12]

Agree about the jerseys. Originally the colors bounced with the positions but that has changed. I was thinking about making various colored themes where anyone interested could select a team color and apply it. Does not align well with MP unless your anal enough to create a separate load file for each league your in...... which I may do.


Understand the feedback so, with the various colored menus based upon team colors what one color would be the choice for a standard theme?

Time to go play........

Maybe white?

[NawlinsFan]

OK, first test pics going with specific position colors and a basic color for both experience as well as ratings based on the fact that the number represents. Went with solid jersey for my team (Saints).


http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/solid1_zpse9601ddc.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/solid1_zpse9601ddc.png.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/solid5_zpsf86dfe84.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/solid5_zpsf86dfe84.png.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/solid4_zpsfd14be39.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/solid4_zpsfd14be39.png.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/solid1_zpse9601ddc.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/solid1_zpse9601ddc.png.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/solid2_zps700944a2.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/solid2_zps700944a2.png.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/solid6_zps47a04286.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/solid6_zps47a04286.png.html)

[armyofone]

amazing

[sjshaw]

Fucking gorgeous, with one caveat... I don't like the background of the CUR/FUT ratings being the same. I need to be able to quickly scan and see "good" vs. "bad." I know that the numbers impart that info, but it is still a mental jump from seeing color to reading/processing a number, especially when scanning many players at once.

[NawlinsFan]

Fucking gorgeous, with one caveat... I don't like the background of the CUR/FUT ratings being the same. I need to be able to quickly scan and see "good" vs. "bad." I know that the numbers impart that info, but it is still a mental jump from seeing color to reading/processing a number, especially when scanning many players at once.

SJS - this one was just to try and see how one color may declutter the screen. I prefer deviations also.

[path12]

That looks much cleaner to me. It's been said a bunch in here already but really appreciate the work you are putting into this.

[sjshaw]

SJS - this one was just to try and see how one color may declutter the screen. I prefer deviations also.

Cool!

I can't remember, between all your efforts... did you ever "fix" the positional experience bars with something cleaner?

[bastins]

They're brilliant, Nawlins!

[NawlinsFan]

Cool!

I can't remember, between all your efforts... did you ever "fix" the positional experience bars with something cleaner?

Remind me, what fix?

[sjshaw]

Remind me, what fix?

Basically anything other than what is currently in the default FOF7 exe. The bars are not fantastic.

[NawlinsFan]

Basically anything other than what is currently in the default FOF7 exe. The bars are not fantastic.

Ok, got it. I started working on that also. Have to get back to it.

[TRO]

Very clean, love it. Nice muted colors too.

Agreed with Shaw that a change to the positional experience would be great. Preferably ditching bars and going with numbers.

[Sef0r]

WOW now that is fucken brilliant. I will be using that if you wanted to release it.

[yabanci]

OK, first test pics going with specific position colors and a basic color for both experience as well as ratings based on the fact that the number represents. Went with solid jersey for my team (Saints).


I like this set much better, great work as always. The talent and willingness of people to keep improving things or offering different options is remarkable and very much appreciated.

For the player cur/fut ratings, you might consider using a palate of five colors:

80-100 - red
60-79 - yellow
40-59 - green
20-39 - blue
0-19 - purple

The goal, as sjshaw mentioned, is to make it easy to identify good vs bad players at a glance. This is the basic color logic that makes sense to me.

Players with a red tag are the red hot superstars. Typically there are only a handful of players rated 80+, so the red appropriately makes them boldly stand out from the masses. If not on your team, these players should frighten you.

Players with the yellow tag are the gold star players. Guys rated in the 60s and 70s are your top starters and pro bowl caliber players. You might see between five and ten of these guys per roster, if lucky.

Players tagged green make up the majority of the league. Depending on position and specific skills, players rated in the 40s and 50s can be excellent or quite bad. Usually most of your starters and hopefully some of your backups fall in this category. They are not the red hot or gold star players that you'd really like, but they all get a green light for a possible roster spot.

Players with blue tags typically give you the blues, at least if you have to start them. On rosters, these guys tend to be rated in the 30s and are the backups, special teamers, and sometimes decent one-dimensional starters.

The purple tagged players rated 1-19 and blue-tagged players rated in the 20s shouldn't make many rosters, except for current ratings of inexperienced players. Even there, a blue/green player usually has a better future than a purple/green player (e.g., 26/42 vs 17/46 often tells you a lot).

Actually, the default ratings tags use this color scheme, but it's faint and graduated and not so noticeable. Breaking player ratings down logically into five simple colors makes it much easier to absorb the incredible amount of information in FOF. It also provides sort of a guide to team-building success for new players -- get gold whenever you can, red if you are really fortunate, but otherwise settle for as much green as possible so that you don't have the blues.

[MizzouRah]

Basically anything other than what is currently in the default FOF7 exe. The bars are not fantastic.

Somebody fixed this awhile back.. I forget who?

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/534/b0mc.png

Julio.. post #116

[TRO]

Somebody fixed this awhile back.. I forget who?

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/534/b0mc.png

Julio.. post #116

this is the correct approach, just want to see it incorporated in a full set and preferably with the same color scheme used in the rest of the set.

[MizzouRah]

this is the correct approach, just want to see it incorporated in a full set and preferably with the same color scheme used in the rest of the set.

I hear ya.. I'm the opposite, I use mods from each set. :)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/822/le9u.png

[Karim]

Awesome position icons and jerseys, NawlinsFan, I think the best I've seen.

[LastWhiteSoxFanStanding]

I think it is surprising/interesting/telling that the most popular thread for this game is the graphic mods.

[Karim]

I hesitate to put this out there judging by the quality of work in this thread and the fact I have no graphic skills. However, here are some CFL logos I created that I'm using. They're sharper than the screenshot indicates.

http://www3.telus.net/public/karim759/cfl_logos.png

http://www3.telus.net/public/karim759/CFL_Logos.zip

[NawlinsFan]

For anyone interested I added the files shown below to a zip with a handful of others I have posted. The link to the zip is posted after the pic. No resource file, just the bitmaps so you have to use reshacker.


http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/jan11adds_zps8b53ad13.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/jan11adds_zps8b53ad13.png.html)



Link:
Nawlins02.zip - Google Drive (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4Kkgd4dcxKDQVl3REhVLUs5U2c/edit?usp=sharing)

[NawlinsFan]

I was bored while watching my team lose today so I finished uni sets. Needless to say these are not perfect but for anyone interested in creating a file for their SP or MP team using res they are here. There are 32 team sets in the zip file.


http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/Unis_zps95948bf8.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/Unis_zps95948bf8.png.html)


Link:
uni sets.zip - Google Drive (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4Kkgd4dcxKDbDFkckljZDNhX0E/edit?usp=sharing)

[NawlinsFan]

Has anyone else not been able to run Greg's resource patcher in WIN8.1? I just can't get it to run.

[MizzouRah]

Wow.. fantastic job!!!

[NawlinsFan]

Ok, not wanting to create a huge debate here but trying to compile a "quick" reference chart. There's enough evidence on this site to show that these are not the only factors but would provide a good starting point. So are there any serious discrepancies in this list:



POSITION BARS
POS KEY BARS

QB Hi Sol-Low Int / SR / ACC / TIM / RD
RB HR / BS / EL / 3DR
FB RB
TE GD / AD / BPR
WR BPR / GD / RR / AD / RB
LT PB / BS
LG PB / RB / BS
C PB / RB / BS
RG PB / RB / BS
RT RB / BS
LDE PRT / PRS / PH
RDE RD / PRT / PRS
DT PRS / PH
WLB PRT / PRS
WILB RD
SILB RB / BS
SLB BnR / M2M / Zone / RD / PRT / PRS
CB BnR / M2M
SS RD / Zone
FS Zone
P Directional
K Accuracy

[MizzouCowboy]

Has anyone else not been able to run Greg's resource patcher in WIN8.1? I just can't get it to run.

I'm using Windows 7 and for some reason I can't get it to start. It has worked fine before until this morning. I was going to apply all of your recent graphic changes, edited the xml, but it won't start. Maybe my xml is messed up now, since I am far from an expert. :rant:

[cuervo72]

I was bored while watching my team lose today so I finished uni sets. Needless to say these are not perfect but for anyone interested in creating a file for their SP or MP team using res they are here. There are 32 team sets in the zip file.


http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/Unis_zps95948bf8.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/Unis_zps95948bf8.png.html)


Link:
uni sets.zip - Google Drive (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4Kkgd4dcxKDbDFkckljZDNhX0E/edit?usp=sharing)

Very cool -- nice job.

I'm getting the feeling that most of the contest winning images are going to be swapped out anyway - at least by FOFCers. :)

[TRO]

Very cool -- nice job.

I'm getting the feeling that most of the contest winning images are going to be swapped out anyway - at least by FOFCers. :)

Quite likely, but that wasn't the point of the contest. FOF needs to look respectable out of the box and I think it will accomplish that.

[MizzouRah]

Very cool -- nice job.

I'm getting the feeling that most of the contest winning images are going to be swapped out anyway - at least by FOFCers. :)

Yeah.. I'm dreading that.. :)

[frankinho]

hi, are instructions available on how to modify the graphics for FOF7 people are posting here?

[NawlinsFan]

hi, are instructions available on how to modify the graphics for FOF7 people are posting here?

Google for reshacker, dl it to your PC. There is a link in this thread somewhere.

DL the file I have linked earlier and unzip it.

Run the program and open the Frfoot.exe file (Make a BU first)

Open the Bitmap folder. Select the corresponding bitmap # then to 1033 file.

Select open file with new bitmap.

Locate the folder where you have the DL pics and select the corresponding one. Mine are numbered (I think they all are) and select the one you want.

Select replace bitmap.

Continue until you have everything you want replaced.

Select file, save as...... name your file with an .exe

Copy the file to the games main directory, click and run.



There are other details throughout this and other threads.

[NawlinsFan]

As you go through the bitmaps they are not all used in FOF7 but I tend to replace like items to ensure there are no problems.

[frankinho]

thanks, will give it a try

[NawlinsFan]

Yes, I'm back. Well, in a moment of what I think was inspiration a light came on. Between the great work that was reviewed and chosen for consideration for the game (Sage and Cuervo), personal feedback from Jim and a lot of hit and miss on my part I think I have stumbled across what I think is MY best fit for the calendar in the game. The guys that submitted were spot on trying to maintain the original look Jim had in the game. (I don't think I can do a Julio type reconstruction and come close to the quality he showed)

The opening display has a grassier feel then my previous one, the displays on top and bottom are intended to be endzones (and matches the field I incorporated onto the scoreboard) and the text displayed for each stage is placed better and more legible.


Question for the masses. Does the yellow color of the highlighted text fit?


http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/green1_zpsf7315ac7.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/green1_zpsf7315ac7.png.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/green2_zps97e1c3f9.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/green2_zps97e1c3f9.png.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/calendarnewfield_zps35d173f6.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/calendarnewfield_zps35d173f6.png.html)

[NawlinsFan]

Scoreboard to show the link between it and the calendar.


http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/scoreboardscreen_zps815c2069.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/scoreboardscreen_zps815c2069.png.html)

[sjshaw]

I love it. Perhaps the yellow text could have a white outline to make it jump out a bit more?

[frankinho]

personally i like, but dont love the yellow :) On the other hand the combination of the white on green on the bottom section is fantastic, maybe try the same on the highlighted text

[Sef0r]

That is actually really nice, the Yellow is fine as it is in keeping with the theme Jim intended to use. Very crisp, clear and most importantly...simple.

Only thing is the none highlighted text, too hidden in the background and for me it is important to still know what the previous/next stages are on the calender. Of course I am only saying that based on the image I am seeing, it could look clearer when applied and view via the game app.

[NawlinsFan]

I agree Sef0r. I will try a drop shadow but those buggers are easy to mess up if you don't get it just right.



Here's an off white with trim:

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/green3_zps07b79cd0.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/green3_zps07b79cd0.png.html)

[Julio Riddols]

That field is super clean. I like the differentiation between the opening calendar screen and the "game loaded" calendar screen.

[sjshaw]

Really cool, love them!

Might have to re-size them when I get time.. ;)

MR,

I looked through the thread but didn't see if you resized those or not. Did you ever get around to it?

[MizzouRah]

MR,

I looked through the thread but didn't see if you resized those or not. Did you ever get around to it?

Haven't had the time yet. Maybe this weekend!

[frankinho]

the white with trim is definitely better then yellow at least to me. Simple and crisp, very very nice!:thumbsup:

[NawlinsFan]

JR has allowed me to mod his experience bar so I have been trying to make it fit the pallet I have put together. I think it looks about right except for the font size. As JR knows this is difficult, getting a legible size that displays well. I tried various fonts, most sucked. Have an idea that I'm going to try - doing them by hand as JR and Jim did.


http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-01-1518_47_44-PlayerReport_zpsec8fdd16.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-01-1518_47_44-PlayerReport_zpsec8fdd16.png.html)

[NawlinsFan]

I realize that everyone has probably reached saturation on the graphic topic but I just wanted to show the change to the position ratings bar to get feedback. The previous pic showed an issue with the font, primarily it's the WILB position that sucks. Anyway, here are the samples:

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-01-1810_27_45-PlayerReport_zpsbc489814.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-01-1810_27_45-PlayerReport_zpsbc489814.png.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-01-1810_28_40-PlayerReport_zps23a90176.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-01-1810_28_40-PlayerReport_zps23a90176.png.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-01-1810_26_47-PlayerReport_zpsd5661784.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-01-1810_26_47-PlayerReport_zpsd5661784.png.html)

[NawlinsFan]

.......can't get rid of the text above it though. :(


I plan on updating the zip file this weekend with the latest calendar updates and this change if anyone may be interested.

[BucDawg40]

That's excellent, NawlinsFan. I'll definitely use that.

[armyofone]

Nice work once again, can't wait for the your new zip file to pushed out.

[MizzouRah]

Would be nice for Jim to revisit this in future patches.. your constant look throughout the game might be what most people want to see... well done!

[sjshaw]

Great work!

[yabanci]

I realize that everyone has probably reached saturation on the graphic topic but I just wanted to show the change to the position ratings bar to get feedback. The previous pic showed an issue with the font, primarily it's the WILB position that sucks. Anyway, here are the samples:

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-01-1810_27_45-PlayerReport_zpsbc489814.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-01-1810_27_45-PlayerReport_zpsbc489814.png.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-01-1810_28_40-PlayerReport_zps23a90176.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-01-1810_28_40-PlayerReport_zps23a90176.png.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-01-1810_26_47-PlayerReport_zpsd5661784.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-01-1810_26_47-PlayerReport_zpsd5661784.png.html)

These are great. I was thinking that if SILB, MLB, WILB were changed simply to ILB (or MLB and two ILBs), so the four-letter positions don't overlap the numbers or look smushed as in the defaults.

Even with the "S" or "W" removed from ILBs, I don't think there would be confusion, because the the MLB obviously will always be in the middle and the SILB will always be on the left next to SLB and the WILB always to the right next to WLB.

Someone did it like this in a past mod, and i thought it was much easier to read both because it made things fit better and because given the space constraint, the truth is SLB and SILB / WLB and WILB almost look the same with such a small font. Just a thought for feedback the you requested. Thanks as always.

[TRO]

I prefer the full SILB and WILB tags. The font choice works.

[ueauvan]

sorry guys i'm being really dense
i have nawlins 1 and 2 , resources and now uni sets?

i tried nawlins1 in the guide and nothing was updated, i had the sub directory beneath the xml folder but nothing has changed

hmm partial success, nawlins1 worked but 2 and resource and unis need their own xml to be implemented? i tried putting all the bmps in nawlins 1 but im guessing the xml specifies only certain files

[NawlinsFan]

sorry guys i'm being really dense
i have nawlins 1 and 2 , resources and now uni sets?

i tried nawlins1 in the guide and nothing was updated, i had the sub directory beneath the xml folder but nothing has changed

hmm partial success, nawlins1 worked but 2 and resource and unis need their own xml to be implemented? i tried putting all the bmps in nawlins 1 but im guessing the xml specifies only certain files

ueauvan you need to use reshacker to ad the changes manually. I am finishing one other request I had and will be updating the zip as well as adding links for two packages using Greg's resourcepacker in the next couple of hours.

[NawlinsFan]

Links are below. One is the new calendar with white text, the other yellow. It includes an internal zip with graphics, the xml and Greg's resource patcher. I still can't run the program so I have not been able to try it to make sure all is well.

Individual patches can be done using reshacker.


As usual I may tweak and add later but think this is a reasonably good foundation.

White:
Nawlins Field White Text.zip - Google Drive (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4Kkgd4dcxKDbXdtS0dzcU14WGM/edit?usp=sharing)


Yellow:
Nawlins Field Yellow Text.zip - Google Drive (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4Kkgd4dcxKDVExfRmNvWlJNZk0/edit?usp=sharing)

[Karim]

I'm going to toot NawlinsFan horn because he's made the game so much more enjoyable with his mods. I've fully patched the game with his work and here are some examples of frequently visited screens that are a pleasure to look at. Any lack of sharpness is due to image format, not the screens themselves.

http://www3.telus.net/public/karim759/s1.png

http://www3.telus.net/public/karim759/s2.png

http://www3.telus.net/public/karim759/s3.png

http://www3.telus.net/public/karim759/s4.png

[WilleB]

I realize that everyone has probably reached saturation on the graphic topic but I just wanted to show the change to the position ratings bar to get feedback. The previous pic showed an issue with the font, primarily it's the WILB position that sucks. Anyway, here are the samples:

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-01-1810_27_45-PlayerReport_zpsbc489814.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-01-1810_27_45-PlayerReport_zpsbc489814.png.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-01-1810_28_40-PlayerReport_zps23a90176.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-01-1810_28_40-PlayerReport_zps23a90176.png.html)
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-01-1810_26_47-PlayerReport_zpsd5661784.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-01-1810_26_47-PlayerReport_zpsd5661784.png.html)

Is this available somewhere and I just missed it?

[NawlinsFan]

Two posts back Willie.... it's included in the link.

[ueauvan]

Nawlins, /bow

many thanks Sir for the clarification. I don't reshack at this time, i am PC challenged, well actually i'm excellent with Dos 2.1, past that i got left for dead :)

[WilleB]

Two posts back Willie.... it's included in the link.

I'm using re shack. I didn't see which bitmap to replace. Will keep looking, thx.

You've done an insane job!! Now if we can get some larger text, would be golden.

[Sef0r]

Nawlins,

Is there any chance you would be willing to share the templates you've got where there is no colour scheme and/or text? I've been wanting to do some of this myself but it is really difficult to take one of those bitmaps and remove all formatting while still keeping the spacing, etc.

Also, your work deserves a thread of it's own, as well as everyone else.

Would it be a good idea to start a thread and title it FOF7 - Final Graphics/interface mods?

That is where you can put all your mods, including images (saves people from going through 12 pages of this current thread) for everyone to see. This can obviously include everyone else who have made graphical mods.

Thanks again for your time and effort, the game is more palatable on the eyes :)

[NawlinsFan]

I'm using re shack. I didn't see which bitmap to replace. Will keep looking, thx.

You've done an insane job!! Now if we can get some larger text, would be golden.

Willie, I believe it is number 341 in the graphics folder.

[NawlinsFan]

Guys I really appreciate all of the feedback and I am glad you are finding the offerings useful. I have no doubt the choices Jim has made will make a splash also and may put these to shame. Still I don't mind offering them as a different choice and the chance to make tweaks that everyone appreciates instead of a cookie cutter approach.

[NawlinsFan]

Nawlins,

Is there any chance you would be willing to share the templates you've got where there is no colour scheme and/or text? I've been wanting to do some of this myself but it is really difficult to take one of those bitmaps and remove all formatting while still keeping the spacing, etc.

Also, your work deserves a thread of it's own, as well as everyone else.

Would it be a good idea to start a thread and title it FOF7 - Final Graphics/interface mods?

That is where you can put all your mods, including images (saves people from going through 12 pages of this current thread) for everyone to see. This can obviously include everyone else who have made graphical mods.

Thanks again for your time and effort, the game is more palatable on the eyes :)


I have no problem sharing Sef0r, the work belongs to the community and/or Jim should he ever want to use something like them in FOF10 or beyond. I am a self taught Photoshop user using CS2 and probably only using about 20% of the programs capabilities. So the files are psd's, most of which I would have to do some cleaning of as I tend to add what I want without removing unused layers. Which ones are you interested in?

[Sef0r]

Thanks Nawlinsfan.

Mostly to do with the roster view, the POS, EXP and ratings bitmaps as PSDs would be great.

[Erik Holland]

I have a request for this top header.
Feel free to use it!

http://madeup.nl/Hattrick/top.png


http://madeup.nl/Hattrick/TitleScreen.zip

Good luck!

[NawlinsFan]

I have a request for this top header.
Feel free to use it!

http://madeup.nl/Hattrick/top.png


http://madeup.nl/Hattrick/TitleScreen.zip

Good luck!

Sweet, thanks Erik.

[WilleB]

Thanks Erik!

[Julio Riddols]

An idea I have been kicking around:

http://i.imgur.com/cHYpyRP.png

[WilleB]

Thanks Nawlinsfan.

Mostly to do with the roster view, the POS, EXP and ratings bitmaps as PSDs would be great.

The EXP psd would be most helpful for me.

[Danny]

Have to honest Julio, dont care for that at all

[Sef0r]

Agree with Danny, don't care much for the stars, but the idea is good - just need to figure out a good image/shape to use to represent the quarters.

[Julio Riddols]

Have to honest Julio, dont care for that at all

Not sure I like it either, but I was trying to think of a way to kind of build in an alternate ratings system.

[NawlinsFan]

I was marching down the common path, shown below. Trying to figure out what the other color bars on the bitmap are for!

May have to tone it down a bit.

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/ratingsbars_zps9897aef2.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/ratingsbars_zps9897aef2.png.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/165_zps88c42e6e.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/165_zps88c42e6e.png.html)

[Nataris]

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this thread. Great work from a great community.

[Sef0r]

The problem with that one Nawlins is that it doesn't show the unfilled section of the bar. Example is Avoid Drops, where does the undeveloped colour for the missing 18 points come in?

I would say the dark blue is for rookie class. And If you were going with these colours, the darker the better. So a much darker Green would be better there...IMO

[WilleB]

Thanks NawlinsFan for the file!!! Now to figure out this jersey situation.

[Julio Riddols]

I was marching down the common path, shown below. Trying to figure out what the other color bars on the bitmap are for!

May have to tone it down a bit.

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/ratingsbars_zps9897aef2.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/ratingsbars_zps9897aef2.png.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/165_zps88c42e6e.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/165_zps88c42e6e.png.html)

I think the bottom 2 bars are for coach ratings and matchup screen ratings.

[sjshaw]

We really need a new stickied thread with download links and instructions for all these. I started to do it but got distracted.

[Julio Riddols]

Another reworking of the bars: cutoffs at 35, 50, 65 and 90 to separate the roster fodder from the average player from the solid starter from the pro bowler from the legend.

http://i.imgur.com/iVu2uec.png

[Julio Riddols]

One more for shits and giggles. 'MURICA.

http://i.imgur.com/jrNzcZE.png

[Nataris]

^^
Julio, I think the cut off idea is really helpful for the player skills. Being able to quickly tell who is a pro bowl material at run stopping or pass blocking would be great.

Not a fan of the color choices but love the cutoff idea.

[Dutch]

This thread is so awesome, but I have no idea where to begin! Can we get a FOF7 Graphical Links page or something. Please!

[NawlinsFan]

The bars and stars is very cool JR. Maybe not for everyone but still very cool!



I also must agree that I like the idea of a strategic break out with "cut off" indicators. For guys like me that are idiots when it comes to remembering key points little things like this help a lot.



.....and thanks for the bar info!

[NawlinsFan]

The problem with that one Nawlins is that it doesn't show the unfilled section of the bar. Example is Avoid Drops, where does the undeveloped colour for the missing 18 points come in?

I would say the dark blue is for rookie class. And If you were going with these colours, the darker the better. So a much darker Green would be better there...IMO

Actually Sef0r what you asked about presents an interesting question. If you look at both avoid drops and route running the indicator shows a rating of about 75 even though the numeric indicator reflects 58 and 58 respectively. Not sure why that is.

The rating colors roll from red through green with a silver back drop. I think it's Ok but may take a look at a darker one to see if it helps it stand out.

[NawlinsFan]

Never mind Sef0r, I went back in and understand what your saying.

[WilleB]

This thread is so awesome, but I have no idea where to begin! Can we get a FOF7 Graphical Links page or something. Please!

This whole thread is worth the read, more than once. Start around post 240. Links are on this page already near the top I believe. You owe it to yourself to read thru it before adding anything. Good luck.

[NawlinsFan]

Ok, Sef0r pointed out something I overlooked. The pics below show the change to provide an indicator showing the rating deficiency - the black bar. Question for the masses........ does this work? Does the red to green color bar work?


http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-01-2115_32_00-PlayerReport_zps7d73ea1d.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-01-2115_32_00-PlayerReport_zps7d73ea1d.png.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-01-2115_32_33-PlayerReport_zpsc9fcc967.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-01-2115_32_33-PlayerReport_zpsc9fcc967.png.html)

[WilleB]

It's interesting, but I still like the old.

[NawlinsFan]

It's interesting, but I still like the old.

The original red and green?

[Nataris]

I like it Nawlins, but I really dislike the gradient.

Perhaps you can try your hand at Julios idea of the cutoff indicator but make each section a specific color.

Roster Foder - Orange
Solid Backup - Yellow
Starter - Green
Pro Bowler - Blue
Legend - Purple

Orange being a "Warning" color. While purple in the past has been known as a royalty color aka legend HoF'ers. Grey background color with a black bar representing future potential.

Just some thoughts :)

[NawlinsFan]

Will give it a shot Nataris.



.....I actually thought the gradient was kinda cool. :(

[NawlinsFan]

Ok, the JR proposed divisions with the Nataris proposed colors:



http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-01-2116_56_00-PlayerReport_zps111951ca.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-01-2116_56_00-PlayerReport_zps111951ca.png.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-01-2116_58_14-PlayerReport_zps9a679ce9.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-01-2116_58_14-PlayerReport_zps9a679ce9.png.html)

[dbd1963]

I like the gradient. I don't speak up much because I'm pretty happy so long as I can see the colors and numbers. I have some slight color blindness and have to use reading glasses so it can be tough to make out some of these things when they get sized down for my laptop screen. Your work is consistently good on that score. If I could figure out how to use the reshacker stuff I'd already have your work loaded up!

[NawlinsFan]

I like the gradient. I don't speak up much because I'm pretty happy so long as I can see the colors and numbers. I have some slight color blindness and have to use reading glasses so it can be tough to make out some of these things when they get sized down for my laptop screen. Your work is consistently good on that score. If I could figure out how to use the reshacker stuff I'd already have your work loaded up!

If you have the time dbd somewhere back in this thread (which is becoming rather lengthy) you can find a brief outline on using the program. It is actually very easy and after you do it once you will have it down. In addition there are also some recent links I posted for a program a member created, resourcepatcher, that you download and like before, a brief explanation of it's use is buried in the thread.

[dbd1963]

I might give it a try. I'm rapidly approaching the age at which new information refuses to load into my brain, though.. :(

[NawlinsFan]

I might give it a try. I'm rapidly approaching the age at which new information refuses to load into my brain, though.. :(

Brother I am assuming '63 in your name indicates a special year........ if so I am with you, my special year is '58




No grandpa comments from the rest of you!

[Julio Riddols]

I was considering doing the exact same type of thing with the "future" bars, NawlinsFan. I was toying with a "laser" look for it, but I never got around to finishing it. I think I might now after seeing yours. It looks good to me to have as much difference between the current and future bars as possible.

[TRO]

This gradient stuff is not as good as the original red vs green.

You have your different colors on the roster screen to give you that quick "roster fodder vs all-pro" that you are trying to do here.

On the individual player screen, an all-pro could be pretty bad in a few categories like special teams or kick returning and still be very good. This is just too much color. JimG has this part down pretty well, just use two contracting colors for current vs potential and you are set.

[WilleB]

I'm pretty set until you guys come up with another must have. I give it a week.

NawkinsFan, I looked everywhere to clear up that text on position compatibility bar. Couldn't find it anywhere either. Still love your final product.

[Nataris]

Will give it a shot Nataris.



.....I actually thought the gradient was kinda cool. :(

Thanks for your attempt. I actually like it a lot and might use it!

I do think the gradient is cool too. I didnt mean to say i disliked it. Its just that sometimes seeing a solid color gives you a quicker indicator of talent lvl.

But either way looks great I think. Your gradient colors are awesome, I just dont know if I like ANY gradient for the talent indicator.

Thanks for all your hard work!

[NawlinsFan]

This gradient stuff is not as good as the original red vs green.

You have your different colors on the roster screen to give you that quick "roster fodder vs all-pro" that you are trying to do here.

On the individual player screen, an all-pro could be pretty bad in a few categories like special teams or kick returning and still be very good. This is just too much color. JimG has this part down pretty well, just use two contracting colors for current vs potential and you are set.



A twist on the original. Light green to dark to show experience level, red to show possible increase. Sometimes I really hate that I get some level of enjoyment out of doing this crap. :)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-01-2118_48_41-PlayerReport_zpsee85b85c.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-01-2118_48_41-PlayerReport_zpsee85b85c.png.html)

[Nataris]

This gradient stuff is not as good as the original red vs green.

You have your different colors on the roster screen to give you that quick "roster fodder vs all-pro" that you are trying to do here.

On the individual player screen, an all-pro could be pretty bad in a few categories like special teams or kick returning and still be very good. This is just too much color. JimG has this part down pretty well, just use two contracting colors for current vs potential and you are set.

The true value of the cut off points for me is that when setting up a depth chart and when I wanna quickly know which RB has better 3rd down skills or which DE's are the best pass rushers for a quick sub. Seeing those cut off points makes it easy without having to go into the numbers them selves.

[Nataris]

Looks great Nawlins.. Now stop already! I already have too many choices to pick from! :D

[NawlinsFan]

I'm pretty set until you guys come up with another must have. I give it a week.

NawkinsFan, I looked everywhere to clear up that text on position compatibility bar. Couldn't find it anywhere either. Still love your final product.

I was going to go back through the dialog folder to see if it's buried in there but I am sure Jim has it coded in elsewhere.

[NawlinsFan]

Looks great Nawlins.. Now stop already! I already have too many choices to pick from! :D

Wait, JR will be posting some more soon.


May have to get all of these together and create a total compilation folder where members can go through and pick and choose. Does mean you have to use reshacker but hey, you can't have everything.

I mean hell, I am creating a different file for every league I'm in.

[Nataris]

Wait, JR will be posting some more soon.


May have to get all of these together and create a total compilation folder where members can go through and pick and choose. Does mean you have to use reshacker but hey, you can't have everything.

I mean hell, I am creating a different file for every league I'm in.

Having a good amount of fun just assembling the new skins lol. You, JR and the rest have really done some great work here.

As soon as i install a new one, someone posts a replacement that looks even better. At this rate, ill never actually play the game hehe

:popcorn:

[Julio Riddols]

We should set up a reference thread, label the first few replies for different mods (Mods for bars, mods for experience, background, calendar, etc), then put images and links to the mods in the thread in the proper mod section.

[NawlinsFan]

At this rate, ill never actually play the game hehe

:popcorn:



I know the feeling!

[NawlinsFan]

We should set up a reference thread, label the first few replies for different mods (Mods for bars, mods for experience, background, calendar, etc), then put images and links to the mods in the thread in the proper mod section.

Yeah, I was trying to figure out a way to post the various changes in pics so that everyone can easily see what they are but was also wondering if there is a way to do one file with the graphics in it for DL and numbered to make it easier to use "res"; i.e. 300, 300a, 300b for the various changes.

[NawlinsFan]

We should set up a reference thread, label the first few replies for different mods (Mods for bars, mods for experience, background, calendar, etc), then put images and links to the mods in the thread in the proper mod section.

Have you been working on your overall mod? Or are you done with that one for now?

[WilleB]

At this rate, ill never actually play the game hehe

:popcorn:


Waiting on MP conversions and adding so much has been very entertaining in itself. I cringe at the patch and then maybe starting over on my graphics. Have a nice folder set up w a backup!

NawlinsFan, I'm photoshop self taught... Can't wait to retire.

[Julio Riddols]

Wait, JR will be posting some more soon.


Right you are.

http://i.imgur.com/kO4e2DT.png

[WilleB]

Right you are.

http://i.imgur.com/kO4e2DT.png

You have template available? Looking for team colors in this. I'm a fan of the red .vs green, but thinking maybe 49er Scarlet and gold!

[Julio Riddols]

Have you been working on your overall mod? Or are you done with that one for now?

I'm just seeing what kind of concepts I can some up with in bars, then I am going to use those as a template for 3 or 4 themes.

I plan on doing a monochrome theme for sure.

I want to do one that is really just completely bizarre.

I may finish the american flag version just as a 4th of July theme for no reason other than it is such an over the top theme.

I am going to work on a nicer looking version of the star bars because I think that idea might have some value.

I have a set of bars that hides rookie bars until you scout them for added challenge if that is your bag.

I'm going to make one team themed set for the Bengals for sure, because I am hopelessly devoted to them. That might make a decent halloween set as well.

I'm also going to complete that original green/white/black "arrow" calendar theme with matching bars, etc. I have an idea on how to make them unique to that set.

[WilleB]

Thought this might be helpful to some for whatever down the road.

Team Hex Codes (http://teamcolors.arc90.com)

[NawlinsFan]

Great link. Here's another one:

ColorWerx: NFL (http://colorwerx.blogspot.com/search/label/NFL)

[NawlinsFan]

You have template available? Looking for team colors in this. I'm a fan of the red .vs green, but thinking maybe 49er Scarlet and gold!



Oh frig! Themed colored team bars to go with uni icons.......... will this ever end!

[Julio Riddols]

http://i.imgur.com/pEQ3TYB.png http://i.imgur.com/cvo3Fq6.png http://i.imgur.com/hkVYncn.png http://i.imgur.com/TGnm6OP.png

NFC WEST - Just download and convert to a .bmp.

http://i.imgur.com/0nO28bo.png http://i.imgur.com/eXpoIw1.png http://i.imgur.com/0VuANrI.png http://i.imgur.com/af1ieOs.png

NFC NORTH

http://i.imgur.com/oOob1mu.png http://i.imgur.com/GRzYQHp.png http://i.imgur.com/r2dhERY.png http://i.imgur.com/QRcftFW.png

NFC SOUTH

http://i.imgur.com/RrzCv0B.png http://i.imgur.com/R30NcY4.png http://i.imgur.com/72gMVVW.png http://i.imgur.com/vcCeyjP.png

NFC EAST

http://i.imgur.com/tcUnPlS.png http://i.imgur.com/q0XaBmz.png http://i.imgur.com/bKPAeu4.png http://i.imgur.com/osbXTd6.png

AFC NORTH

http://i.imgur.com/3t3VoFQ.png http://i.imgur.com/jWhDdfp.png http://i.imgur.com/gc6usPp.png http://i.imgur.com/sfLbje4.png

AFC WEST

http://i.imgur.com/OOvTsVa.png http://i.imgur.com/2j5Z488.png http://i.imgur.com/FiiHJIx.png http://i.imgur.com/rxgj9mB.png

AFC EAST

http://i.imgur.com/ALcEV5q.png http://i.imgur.com/BAFifye.png http://i.imgur.com/5350i0A.png http://i.imgur.com/GlsIuxK.png

AFC SOUTH

Download Team bars.zip from Sendspace.com - send big files the easy way (http://www.sendspace.com/file/u65q27)

http://i.imgur.com/YX61Mcc.png

http://i.imgur.com/G9enuMr.png

http://i.imgur.com/FRycpjW.png

I'll do all the teams real quick, then post a few of them in game. I'll update this post with them as I finish.. And a zip with all of them when I am done.

[NawlinsFan]

Ok, I officially blame all of this on Jim. If he would just have had better graphics to begin with ( :) ) we wouldn't be all into this!

[MizzouRah]

Right you are.

http://i.imgur.com/kO4e2DT.png

I like this one.. really stands out as far as the colors go in terms of possible ratings and what the player is currently at!

[NawlinsFan]

Ok, still plugging away bit by bit. Modded this to go with the color pallet I have been using elsewhere:


http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-01-2119_52_40-Preview_NewOrleansatTampaBay_zps04fe9f65.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-01-2119_52_40-Preview_NewOrleansatTampaBay_zps04fe9f65.png.html)

[Nataris]

Oh man! Those team bars are so cool! I might have to start attempting my own stuff soon! Team bars with the colors matching to different cut off points could be another idea.

@nawlins
Love the color scheme with forest green, dark red and navy blue. Nice thematically.

@Julio
Really enjoy how yours all seem to follow a theme to the very end. I also see some good things in toying with the star bars more. Maybe one where the stars are fading? The zero end would be no star fading to a pronounced star at the legend end.


Can't wait to see what else you guys come up with. And yes, this is certainly Jim's fault! Not gonna lie, those graphics scared me away at first. Glad I gave things a chance.

[MizzouRah]

Thanks to you guys.. I did a Rams theme.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/12/1i5e.jpg

[MizzouRah]

I like yours better JR! (than my Rams one)

[NawlinsFan]

Damn, not being able to run Greg's resource patcher is going to kill me. It would be so much easier to just do up xml's and patch all at once.

Can see unique files for each league with team matching uni's and ratings! Not that the game needed much and not for everyone but it will add another layer of immersion for me.

[WilleB]

I was going to go back through the dialog folder to see if it's buried in there but I am sure Jim has it coded in elsewhere.

Coded. Went thru entire dialog, three times.

[WilleB]

Thanks to you guys.. I did a Rams theme.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/12/1i5e.jpg

That's the template I want and what I had in mind!

[NawlinsFan]

Coded. Went thru entire dialog, three times.

Maybe that's one of the changes Jim made in the patch.

[WilleB]

Damn, not being able to run Greg's resource patcher is going to kill me. It would be so much easier to just do up xml's and patch all at once.

Can see unique files for each league with team matching uni's and ratings! Not that the game needed much and not for everyone but it will add another layer of immersion for me.

+1

[WilleB]

http://i.imgur.com/pEQ3TYB.png http://i.imgur.com/cvo3Fq6.png http://i.imgur.com/hkVYncn.png http://i.imgur.com/TGnm6OP.png

NFC WEST - Just download and convert to a .bmp.

http://i.imgur.com/0nO28bo.png http://i.imgur.com/eXpoIw1.png http://i.imgur.com/0VuANrI.png http://i.imgur.com/af1ieOs.png

NFC NORTH

http://i.imgur.com/oOob1mu.png http://i.imgur.com/GRzYQHp.png http://i.imgur.com/r2dhERY.png http://i.imgur.com/QRcftFW.png

NFC SOUTH

http://i.imgur.com/RrzCv0B.png http://i.imgur.com/R30NcY4.png http://i.imgur.com/72gMVVW.png http://i.imgur.com/vcCeyjP.png

NFC EAST

http://i.imgur.com/tcUnPlS.png http://i.imgur.com/q0XaBmz.png http://i.imgur.com/bKPAeu4.png http://i.imgur.com/osbXTd6.png

AFC NORTH

http://i.imgur.com/3t3VoFQ.png http://i.imgur.com/jWhDdfp.png http://i.imgur.com/gc6usPp.png http://i.imgur.com/sfLbje4.png

AFC WEST

http://i.imgur.com/OOvTsVa.png http://i.imgur.com/2j5Z488.png http://i.imgur.com/FiiHJIx.png http://i.imgur.com/rxgj9mB.png

AFC EAST

http://i.imgur.com/ALcEV5q.png http://i.imgur.com/BAFifye.png http://i.imgur.com/5350i0A.png http://i.imgur.com/GlsIuxK.png

AFC SOUTH

Download Team bars.zip from Sendspace.com - send big files the easy way (http://www.sendspace.com/file/u65q27)

http://i.imgur.com/YX61Mcc.png

http://i.imgur.com/G9enuMr.png

http://i.imgur.com/FRycpjW.png

I'll do all the teams real quick, then post a few of them in game. I'll update this post with them as I finish.. And a zip with all of them when I am done.

WOAH!

[WilleB]

Off to try the new toy. Oops, waiting now. Damn you post fast. Thanks!

[TRO]

Nice work JR.

[sjshaw]

Lattimore got ripped off on those ratings. His Breakaway should be low but his power inside and ELU is off the charts.

Or hopefully will be once he gets back out there.

[MizzouRah]

Now if Jim would program the game to use the bars and jerseys for each team. :)

[Julio Riddols]

I'm going to make some team logos too I think, at some point. Since these designs aren't subject to being used for profit, I'll hopefully be able to come up with something interesting.

[cuervo72]

Those are nice, JR. I think I would still probably stick with a generic one (rather than have Lions bars showing up for Packers players, etc) but I like the simple style.

[Julio Riddols]

Those are nice, JR. I think I would still probably stick with a generic one (rather than have Lions bars showing up for Packers players, etc) but I like the simple style.

I would love if a future version of the game gives the possibility for team specific graphics to be used throughout the game.

[MizzouRah]

Someone might have even done something similar, I like the gradient bars better myself, and I also like the red/green combination as it's been instilled in my brain since the FOF2 for me.

So I did a gradient red/green combination which to me, allows me to glance at a player and see differences. I think I remember seeing one like this, but I whipped it up anyway. I kept NawlinsFan theme for the bottom 4 as I use most of his other mods.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/716/8iwb.jpg

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/713/jgwf.jpg

[cuervo72]

I would love if a future version of the game gives the possibility for team specific graphics to be used throughout the game.

I'd definitely like that for the uniforms, but I'm not 100% sold on bars. I think there's a little mental work involved in reading the same data in different sets of colors that might take a little getting used to (not the same as ratings or experience, where the color is reliant on the value of the data).

[NawlinsFan]

I did one for my chiefs team and saints team using the earlier format I posted but with team colors. Trying it but not sold on it.


http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-01-2216_42_17-PlayerReport_zps52ca1ce6.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-01-2216_42_17-PlayerReport_zps52ca1ce6.png.html)

[Solecismic]

I've moved a few things around, you'll probably notice. I consolidated the roster-related graphics, because judging and implementing the contest graphics would have been a lot more time-consuming otherwise. I changed the size of the left-column icons, so they will align differently.

I still worry a little that the elicense will detect some attempts to modify the executable as a license failure. Please test thoroughly and look for data corruption and/or error messages if you are distributing modifications to others.

Thanks - these are pretty cool. I agree with Cuervo about the mind-set of expecting red/green on the bars, but it's nice to freshen the game with a new look every now and then.

[WilleB]

I thought I would like the team colors, but the red and green are here to stay. For me anyway.

[dbd1963]

A twist on the original. Light green to dark to show experience level, red to show possible increase. Sometimes I really hate that I get some level of enjoyment out of doing this crap. :)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-01-2118_48_41-PlayerReport_zpsee85b85c.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-01-2118_48_41-PlayerReport_zpsee85b85c.png.html)

I think this one is my favorite. It looks clean, and it's easy to read.

[MizzouRah]

Ok, I had one more idea from youtube tonight.. we will call it the "grey area". Similar to one JR had.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/824/ij1i.png

[WilleB]

Finally got this back to normal, for me. I'm digging the glow once the game loads. Will keep that! Hope there's more somewhere in here.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

Maybe I'm alone, but the new "improved" look... meh.

I'm going back to NawlinsFan's pack as soon as I can get Reshack to save the damn game properly. Until then I can't even look at it. Too much bright green & purple.

[sjshaw]

I can't install NF's mods for position labels and CUR/FUT text... did the patch change the default bitmaps?

[WilleB]

You might check 374. Jim said he moved some things around. NF may have one soon. I'm looking over mine to make sure there's no problems.


I've moved a few things around, you'll probably notice. I consolidated the roster-related graphics, because judging and implementing the contest graphics would have been a lot more time-consuming otherwise. I changed the size of the left-column icons, so they will align differently.

I still worry a little that the elicense will detect some attempts to modify the executable as a license failure. Please test thoroughly and look for data corruption and/or error messages if you are distributing modifications to others.

Thanks - these are pretty cool. I agree with Cuervo about the mind-set of expecting red/green on the bars, but it's nice to freshen the game with a new look every now and then.

[Julio Riddols]

The "Monochrome" Background:

Before loading game:
http://i.imgur.com/1A5gm6r.png?1?3072

After loading game:
http://i.imgur.com/pQCAXkI.png

Alternative before loading screen:
http://i.imgur.com/UebOCua.png?1?1579

[WilleB]

I'm liking this!

[SegRat]

Thats really nice

[NawlinsFan]

Maybe I'm alone, but the new "improved" look... meh.

I'm going back to NawlinsFan's pack as soon as I can get Reshack to save the damn game properly. Until then I can't even look at it. Too much bright green & purple.

Will have a new one up soon incorporating the foundations of Jim's change. Maybe today or tomorrow.

[NawlinsFan]

Really really really nice JR!

[NawlinsFan]

I can't install NF's mods for position labels and CUR/FUT text... did the patch change the default bitmaps?

It did SJ..... I have finished an update and will update the zip soon.

[NawlinsFan]

Maybe I'm alone, but the new "improved" look... meh.

I'm going back to NawlinsFan's pack as soon as I can get Reshack to save the damn game properly. Until then I can't even look at it. Too much bright green & purple.

I love the opening and game screen. The purple is intended to pull it together. Like you the neon look is not for me. Changes will posted soon.

[ozias]

While I did like the new graphics, I'm so used to using the style I've had that I went back to it.

You can see in the first image how I use a small black box for the FA, and a large black box for the RFA's, plus the cross sticks out for an injury.

I also went back to the "old" uniforms as well as the old current/future and years played.

In the second image, I kept the red that was included, but changed the white writing to a green. I tried it with black, but that blended in with the positions so it didn't look quite so good.

If you think a different color would look better, let me know and I'll give it a go as well.

[NawlinsFan]

Finished a couple of tweaks. Here are pics showing modded calendar, player card LH icons and main icons inverted. The rest are things you've already seen.


http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-01-2320_47_45-FrontOfficeFootballSeven_zpse96359bc.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-01-2320_47_45-FrontOfficeFootballSeven_zpse96359bc.png.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-01-2320_48_19-FrontOfficeFootballSeven_zps8de91c35.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-01-2320_48_19-FrontOfficeFootballSeven_zps8de91c35.png.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-01-2320_49_24-NewOrleansSaintsRoster_zpsb1c82c99.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-01-2320_49_24-NewOrleansSaintsRoster_zpsb1c82c99.png.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-01-2320_49_56-PlayerReport_zps84a79c52.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-01-2320_49_56-PlayerReport_zps84a79c52.png.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-01-2320_50_21-FrontOfficeFootballSeven_zpse0920fba.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-01-2320_50_21-FrontOfficeFootballSeven_zpse0920fba.png.html)

[NawlinsFan]

I do need some help though (JR, Willie, Jim... anybody!). Only in the draft the text is cut off in the lower block. I have been through my PSD file over and over and can't find what's causing it. Any ideas?



http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/2014-01-2320_58_48-FrontOfficeFootballSeven_zps7d91f932.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/2014-01-2320_58_48-FrontOfficeFootballSeven_zps7d91f932.png.html)

[WilleB]

I'll take a look. Send it over.

[cyril]

besides the cover art and the positional experiences, I have also submitted entries for positions, experience and ratings but these did not make the cut. I thought I would share them here and see if anyone is interested. Eventually I would like to incorporate these in my own game since I am used to them for years. I will need help on how to do this.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss76/yolkietoby/numbers-CYRIL_zps7ee8e14f.png

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss76/yolkietoby/experience-CYRIL_zps8dafb5e5.png

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss76/yolkietoby/positions-CYRIL_zps65582000.png

[WilleB]

besides the cover art and the positional experiences, I have also submitted entries for positions, experience and ratings but these did not make the cut. I thought I would share them here and see if anyone is interested. Eventually I would like to incorporate these in my own game since I am used to them for years. I will need help on how to do this.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss76/yolkietoby/numbers-CYRIL_zps7ee8e14f.png

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss76/yolkietoby/experience-CYRIL_zps8dafb5e5.png

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss76/yolkietoby/positions-CYRIL_zps65582000.png

Cyril I can work on this for you. I can have it to you late this evening or in the AM. I have the psd ready if you'd rather do it. Movie night.

[NawlinsFan]

:cool: Damn, need sunglasses to look at those Cyril.



:)

[NawlinsFan]

I'll take a look. Send it over.

enroute

[cyril]

here are some screenshots of my old fof2007 game screen. sorted by ratings, positions and experience. To me personally I'd like to see a strong distinction between 3rd and 4rd years because that's where the line of RFA is. Such is to remind myself to resign those guys who are going to hit FAs. And for the ratings, since the majority of players fall within the range of high 30s to low 50s, I want to create a spectrum that distinguish the variances within this group in a more prominent way.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss76/yolkietoby/mockupsortedbypositions-offense_zpsca7f2855.png
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss76/yolkietoby/mockupsortedbyexperience_zps70cd649b.pnghttp://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss76/yolkietoby/mockupsortedbyskillnumbers-high_zpsf5985ccf.png

[cyril]

:cool: Damn, need sunglasses to look at those Cyril.



:)

yeah, I agree with you these are some strong and saturated colors, and certainly not for everyone.

My rationale for the strong colors (esp. the ratings) is that I find it easier to get a quick picture of how strong or weak a roster is just by glancing it with the corners of my eyes. something I find difficult (for my aging eyes anyway) to do if the colors is of a "gentler" spectrum of pastel colors.

Same for the experience, with a quick glance I can tell whether the majority of a roster is made up of young guns or aging vets, without actually reading the numbers.

When all these are on the screens unsorted, I do think they look kind of messy. But since I always sort the columns either by positions, exp or ratings, I find the strong colors bring out an order that helps me.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

These new Nawlins? I was using the set you showed back on p.3 here. I like that black/grey/dark look with the simple buttons that actually spell out what they are.

[NawlinsFan]

These new Nawlins? I was using the set you showed back on p.3 here. I like that black/grey/dark look with the simple buttons that actually spell out what they are.

Yeah, I just inverted the new icons. Going to do another set with the text but in purple to fit the scheme. Plan on trying to update a zip file by tomorrow with updates of the new file types.

[WilleB]

Sent the file back NawlinsFan. You may have to adjust your text back. I was missing a font you used. I failed to put that in the email. Give it a try.

[NawlinsFan]

Will do Willie..........



....was just posting it in it's latest rendition. I'm liking it.



http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/331b_zps4b30327f.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/331b_zps4b30327f.png.html)

[WilleB]

I moved the bottoms, but I don't think they'll show the dis symmetry I was speaking of.

[NawlinsFan]

I moved the bottoms, but I don't think they'll the dis symmetry I was speaking of.

Thanks! Going to have to check it out tomorrow. Got a 0430 rise for work........ time for this old man to get to bed.

[cyril]

the more I looked at them, the more I like how Nawlinsfan did the positions. Clean fonts. The softer colors are very comfortable to the eyes. I sure want to try them.

[WilleB]

That's what I have. I'm too old for those loud colors.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s176/offlboss/70WR_zps94dd98a1.jpg

[WilleB]

Thinking the little footballs at the tops should be trophies. Eyes on the prize.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

Still trying to get the game where it doesn't look like The Joker vomited nuclear material. My eyes need to rest. Ugh.

Is it possible to go back to 7.0?

[Julio Riddols]

I'm close to finished with the monochrome mod. I'll post a zip of it later. Hopefully it will be a good option for the eyes.

[Nataris]

Nawlins, any chance I can have the file you did a few days ago? The roster bars with cutoff pts and colors I suggested.

Thanks buddy. No rush.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

Where are the original files located at? That's what you guys are using as a template, right?

[WilleB]

Pg 12 or 13 unless NawlinsFan took his google down while he's working on new ones.

[Julio Riddols]

You've seen a couple of these before, but here are a few shots and the .zip for the monochrome set. Some pieces in here are recycled from the work others have done, which made it easy to get done with this set pretty quick. I don't think I have seen a set of position buttons I like more than Cuervos, and the position experience bar and the top menu buttons and the background behind them that was added to the game looks awesome too, so I just made those black and white and kept them in this version.

The only tweak I am considering at this point is a tweak to the lit up calendar parts to make them a little less explosive looking. I'd ideally like them to look more like a neon light fixed to the mechanical part of the calendar.

http://i.imgur.com/iKs1K68.png

http://i.imgur.com/OmHcEAy.png

http://i.imgur.com/Vu6zW7j.png

http://i.imgur.com/2FNWZ0H.png

Calendar:

http://i.imgur.com/uMtYLeX.png

Keep in mind on these next 2 images I am working with a wide screen monitor, so the background shows up a bit different for me than it will for most.

http://i.imgur.com/wmdnVeR.png

http://i.imgur.com/vCj6XCN.png

WIDE SCREEN BACKGROUND VERSION

http://i.imgur.com/bAGgFZL.png

http://i.imgur.com/HzxjlzS.png

The link for the finished work: UPDATED ZIP TO INCLUDE WIDESCREEN BACKGROUNDS (http://www.sendspace.com/file/vskx4e)

[WilleB]

Mine is too. I'd say shift a bit more to the right and I'm sold. I know there will still be space, but more center/right for the graphic and I like it. I may cut off part of the lights.

[Julio Riddols]

Mine is too. I'd say shift a bit more to the right and I'm sold. I know there will still be space, but more center/right for the graphic and I like it. I may cut off part of the lights.

I think I got it just about right with a little tweak. I've updated the zip file with the widescreen backgrounds. For reference, my display is 1366x768.

[WilleB]

Cool. Will give it a spin.

[WilleB]

That's it!

[NawlinsFan]

Nice JR, very nice!

[Julio Riddols]

Nice JR, very nice!

I really like your stadium shadowed calendar too. Adds a real atmosphere to that screen.

I think we're getting closer to having enough stuff scattered here and there to try consolidating it soon. I love that the new graphics allow for certain things to be done that couldn't be done with the first version and I can see a lot more ideas coming now with that added freedom.

[TRO]

JR: When does monochrome include red? ;)

[Julio Riddols]

JR: When does monochrome include red? ;)

Haha.. Only when it means something bad, very very bad.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

I'm running a mix of things. So far I find it much improved.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/17/adwf.jpg

13 inch screen, so if things look a bit crowded... they are. I have to run the game with task bar on the side to have full function when I open a player card!

[Julio Riddols]

I have that same problem with FBCB, have to move my bar to the side to check my email in that game.

If anyone wants to see anything specific attempted, I'm gonna be free most of the weekend and like Nawlinsfan, I also get some enjoyment out of fiddling with this stuff.

[WilleB]

Did I see a pic that someone had enlarged the main roster text? I've had some guys asking about larger font. Notall of us young anymore.

[NawlinsFan]

Damn M-GO, let me zip up my files.......... you need to update that damn calendar.

[NawlinsFan]

OK, with help I was able to finally figure out what I had F'd up and this calendar is now good to go.

So I will add this to the file........... unless you guys think it can be improved!



http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/331b_zps4b30327f.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/331b_zps4b30327f.png.html)

[M GO BLUE!!!]

Damn M-GO, let me zip up my files.......... you need to update that damn calendar.

I need to update a lot of things...

Any variations on 347 & 349 that are more pastel than greyscale or burning retinas? :lol:

[sjshaw]

Holy shit, JR... that is amazing.

[sjshaw]

NF, please let us know when you have a replacement for the new position tags and ratings number format?

[NawlinsFan]

SJ, just so happens I do have it done and will add it to the zip. Right now is has the generic uni's (various colors) instead of team. It will take sometime to get that in place.


Ok, this is the first draft. I went red to green, rook to vet.

....but if I go green to red it fits Jim's text! Would just seem backwards to me though.


http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-01-2420_38_51-PlayerReport_zpsa9e17608.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-01-2420_38_51-PlayerReport_zpsa9e17608.png.html)

[NawlinsFan]

So when that one is done (previous post) there will be two, it and this one:

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-01-1810_28_40-PlayerReport_zps23a90176.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-01-1810_28_40-PlayerReport_zps23a90176.png.html)

[ozias]

Does anyone know what bitmap needs to be changed in order for the rookie draft player screen to have a different color?

The Yellow and Blue seen here is way to hard on my eyes. It wasn't this way before the 7.0a patch, and I sure don't like it this way now.

I've used the "Patriots" color scheme, and that used to change all of the screens to their color settings, but now it just changes the roster window.

The rookies coming out for the draft is what you see in the image below.:(

[NawlinsFan]

it's bitmap 136

[ozias]

it's bitmap 136

I thought 136 was the Position/Franchise/RFA/FA/Injured status bitmap.

Opps, I see...I meant the yellow all the way around the player card, not the little yellow and blue by RB/PB/BS/END.

The little yellow and blue I made that way, as it's how I've had FOF setup for years.

[NawlinsFan]

I thought 136 was the Position/Franchise/RFA/FA/Injured status bitmap.

Right, and if your talking about the yellow and blue icons to the left of the ratings bars it includes those also. (I think)

[ozias]

Right, and if your talking about the yellow and blue icons to the left of the ratings bars it includes those also. (I think)

See edit above....I was making the edit while you were replying.:)

I was talking about the complete player card being in Yellow and the Blue highlighted boxes.

[NawlinsFan]

See edit above....I was making the edit while you were replying.:)

I was talking about the complete player card being in Yellow and the Blue highlighted boxes.



My bad!

Ok.


In game, game options menu....... "choose/edit color scheme"


I have screwed up using it more though than I was successful

[ozias]

My bad!

Ok.


In game, game options menu....... "choose/edit color scheme"

Yep, did that and choose the "Patriots" color scheme, the rookies still are like the image above, and not a nice blue border with red buttons.

That's why I can't figure out what I need to change.

[NawlinsFan]

Yep, did that and choose the "Patriots" color scheme, the rookies still are like the image above, and not a nice blue border with red buttons.

That's why I can't figure out what I need to change.




Interesting...... may have to get one of the FOF superusers help. :(

[ozias]

Interesting...... may have to get one of the FOF superusers help. :(

It's very strange, as the players view from the roster window are in the correct color format, but rookies are like the one above.

This scheme is easy on my eyes, but that yellow/blue bothers the heck out of them.

[NawlinsFan]

Some updates for the patch. More to come later.

There are a couple of choices for 165, 215, 348 and 349, for use with reshacker. Hopefully this will help for now:


Bitmaps.zip - Google Drive (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4Kkgd4dcxKDT0xMemozZ29JMEE/edit?usp=sharing)

[Julio Riddols]

That calendar is real nice, Nawlinsfan. It has improved since the first edition quite a bit and looks better every time. Adding that to my stockpile for sure.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

Very, very nice Nawlins!

[NawlinsFan]

Nawlins, any chance I can have the file you did a few days ago? The roster bars with cutoff pts and colors I suggested.

Thanks buddy. No rush.

In the file a few posts back Nataris.

[NawlinsFan]

I must admit, I am really happy with the changes that have developed in this thread and in the game............. it looks so different!




http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/2014-01-2422_22_33-FrontOfficeFootballSeven_zpsc64475b2.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/2014-01-2422_22_33-FrontOfficeFootballSeven_zpsc64475b2.png.html)

[Michael V.]

Not sure if any league commishes would be interested in making screens like this available for their leagues or not. I did something similar a while back for a couple of defunct leagues. This is an example for the NAFL -

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/NAFL1_zps1dca52a7.png (/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/NAFL1_zps1dca52a7.png.html)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/NAFL2_zps4a6adf43.png (/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/NAFL2_zps4a6adf43.png.html)

NawlinsFan, I have a request. I was wondering if you would add the NFL logo/shield (like the one you have on here, but with the NFL logo) to the new calendar that was just released in the new FOF7 patch? Would that be possible? :) It would be greatly appreciated. If yoiu can not do it, I'd understand that to.

I really, REALLY joy your mods for this game. Yours and all those who have contributed. :D

EDIT: Spelling corrections.

[NawlinsFan]

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/331nfl_zps1e1c6f61.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/331nfl_zps1e1c6f61.png.html)

[Michael V.]

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/331nfl_zps1e1c6f61.png (/user/nbryant58/media/331nfl_zps1e1c6f61.png.html)



;) Thank you soo very much. :)

[Caligari]

Some updates for the patch. More to come later.

There are a couple of choices for 165, 215, 348 and 349, for use with reshacker. Hopefully this will help for now:


Bitmaps.zip - Google Drive (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4Kkgd4dcxKDT0xMemozZ29JMEE/edit?usp=sharing)

I'm coming late to this (excellent) party. I downloaded this, and put together an xml for myself with the files from your previous Nawlins Field White Text zip file from a couple of days back. All is excellent, except that the 136 and 137 bitmaps from this (Bitmaps.zip) are not the same size. I assume 137 is a mask for 136, but it isn't the same and I think that's messing up the masking on some of the images.

As an example, the injured sign for defensive players isn't solid blue with the red cross, but has some white on it, as shown in the attachment. I think there are some other problems (some of the entries on my Depth Chart & Game Plan menu don't have dots next to them, or have some distortion.

All up, though, amazing work (and some equally impressive things from other folk as well)!

- Caligari

[NawlinsFan]

Anyone else see what Caligari does? I will check my installs bt I haven't seen that myself.

[WilleB]

I saw that when the patch first came out. The sizing is off. I had to re-size to fit. I ended up with 1600x12. The old one was 1476x12

[NawlinsFan]

Same here WIllie but it looks like he's using the latest one I did which should be fine. I'm not having that issue at all.

[WilleB]

I was just thinking maybe he has the old one. I'd made a new one due to the color scheme I liked from yours before the patch.

[WilleB]

It must be 137, the background not being the same size.

[Caligari]

Same here WIllie but it looks like he's using the latest one I did which should be fine. I'm not having that issue at all.

In the Bitmaps.zip, 136 is 1599x13 and 137 is 1476x12. In the earlier zips both (actually there were a couple versions of 136) files were 1476x12. I figure that perhaps an old version of 137 slipped into the zip?

- Caligari

[NawlinsFan]

Good catch Caligari........... actually it should not be there at all. 137 in-game is the correct bitmap mask for the 136 I provided.


I will go update the zip. Thanks for letting me know.

[Caligari]

Good catch Caligari........... actually it should not be there at all. 137 in-game is the correct bitmap mask for the 136 I provided.


I will go update the zip. Thanks for letting me know.

Heh, after all the work you've done, this is nothing! :)

Thanks!

- Caligari

[NawlinsFan]

Zip file corrected.




Bitmaps.zip - Google Drive (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4Kkgd4dcxKDUEN5NTFfbUhDTlU/edit?usp=sharing)

[Caligari]

Zip file corrected.




Bitmaps.zip - Google Drive (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4Kkgd4dcxKDUEN5NTFfbUhDTlU/edit?usp=sharing)

Just to confirm - perfect without 137.

- Caligari

[WilleB]

I will send over 137 NawlinsFan. I already made one up. Will be later this evening.

Caligari, good to know.

[NawlinsFan]

Well everyone is lost in the new game as leagues have converted and are moving forward. That's good stuff. So this thread may become lost but from time to time it may be reawakened with some new additions........ I was Ok with the uni files I did but not content. So I have gone back and tweaked them some, cleaned up the font by doing it by hand to make it sharp, added some additional layers to the jerseys to bring some additional uniqueness. Its not possible to replicate them easily. So for anyone interested, or anal like me that likes to have a different setup for each league, I will be updating a uni zip file so anyone can add these (you will have to mod the bitmap first though). If/when I have time I may generate a league set so you can just reshack it.



Up close view


http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-02-0219_17_37-Untitled-1500BackgroundRGB_8_zpsfa86f309.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-02-0219_17_37-Untitled-1500BackgroundRGB_8_zpsfa86f309.png.html)




In game:

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-02-0219_18_48-Untitled-1100BackgroundRGB_8_zps43f54d42.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-02-0219_18_48-Untitled-1100BackgroundRGB_8_zps43f54d42.png.html)

[dbd1963]

That is super sweet!

[NawlinsFan]

Still screwing around. Updated the TV outline and added in actual "in game" screen shots from the NFL.


....I did say I was screwing around.



http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/2014-02-0909_45_27-1970SeasonWeek2_zpsf8e583bd.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/2014-02-0909_45_27-1970SeasonWeek2_zpsf8e583bd.png.html)

[sjshaw]

That's awesome.

[WilleB]

Ok, I'm digging the tvs, a lot! Did you ever do the team set jerseys for reshacker?

[cuervo72]

;) Thank you soo very much. :)

Yeah, this version is looking very sharp.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

Dang Nawlins!

[NawlinsFan]

Ok, I'm digging the tvs, a lot! Did you ever do the team set jerseys for reshacker?

Reworking them Willie, noticed a few of the numbers were a pixel off........ yeah it bugged me. Will get them up soon.

[NawlinsFan]

Anyone interested, I think this works. I believe you can right click these and save them then use reshack to add them. first is 208, second is just another option, mask is 308.



http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/208a_zps8e2d7651.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/208a_zps8e2d7651.png.html)


http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/208c_zps408b304f.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/208c_zps408b304f.png.html)


http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/FOF7/308_zps2d102067.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/FOF7/308_zps2d102067.png.html)

[NawlinsFan]

Another. I did this one to fit what Jim has in the game for experience, light red to darker red. Also refined the number font so it and the modified text font works together. This is 349.



http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn156/nbryant58/349b_zpsd0800e09.png (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/nbryant58/media/349b_zpsd0800e09.png.html)

[WilleB]

Very nice. Will give these a go.

[MizzouRah]

Thanks.. will add these tonight.

[cuervo72]

Another option with the TVs might be to try to display network logos inside the frames - though I don't know how things work as far as what screen is matched up with what game. I know there's some screen that tries to rank the games, but I can't say I've paid very much attention to it. But the premier game might be on NBC, second ESPN, then a mix of Fox/CBS and an occasional NFLN.

[Caligari]

Tried out all three of these new looks (and the required mask, of course).

First, the images saved as pngs, which I had to convert to bmp (this wasn't hard; under Windows I just used Paint, but I imagine many/most graphics programs would find this easy).

In the end I found the purple TVs (my first choice) a little too intense. I might try to tone them back to more like the purple of the side and top menu buttons I'm using. I'm trying the other TVs now, but I'm in pre-season, which is I think why they are all the same when it looks like the images should be different for each station.

In the end I've switched back to the last red/green iteration for position experience, because it really is easier to see the differences. I'd be interested to see that set with the red and green swapped (so red is the higher scores, and green the lower ones - I think the dark to light would have to be changed for them as well so they would read right).

All up, though, I'm mighty pleased and impressed with the way the game looks for me now!

[NawlinsFan]

Tried out all three of these new looks (and the required mask, of course).

First, the images saved as pngs, which I had to convert to bmp (this wasn't hard; under Windows I just used Paint, but I imagine many/most graphics programs would find this easy).

In the end I found the purple TVs (my first choice) a little too intense. I might try to tone them back to more like the purple of the side and top menu buttons I'm using. I'm trying the other TVs now, but I'm in pre-season, which is I think why they are all the same when it looks like the images should be different for each station.

In the end I've switched back to the last red/green iteration for position experience, because it really is easier to see the differences. I'd be interested to see that set with the red and green swapped (so red is the higher scores, and green the lower ones - I think the dark to light would have to be changed for them as well so they would read right).

All up, though, I'm mighty pleased and impressed with the way the game looks for me now!


I haven't tried the solid colored screens in-game and appreciate the feedback. May try to tone them down as you mentioned.

For the "screen" shots I also noticed that during pre-season they are all the same but in-season that are all used. I haven't paid attention to which goes with which game but may. As Cuervo mentioned it would be interesting if you could tie certain displays with certain games.

I also agree about the experience bar. I personally preferred the red to green I did thinking it gave me the best quick visual reference. I only did the red series because of the in-game text that I can't change. I may throw one together as you mentioned to see how it displays.

I was also working on a ratings display that was more red but not happy with it.

As for saving a file when I right click and select save as it gives me both a png and bmp option. The files are bmp.


Like you, and I assume most others, I have almost found the display I enjoy. It in concert with the some of the base game displays really make a world of difference. My hat still goes off to Jim for entertaining the changes. Now he just needs to work out his marketing scheme to get this out to the masses even more.

[g206029]

Really really really nice JR!

+1

[g206029]

Nawlin's Calender -- so clean it should be in the next release.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/545/irr1.png (https://imageshack.com/i/f5irr1p)


http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/541/p59x.png (https://imageshack.com/i/f1p59xp)

old school bars -- gradients for that "new" feel. That drop shadow is a Julio idea. I love the dimension it brings to the player card. Pimp...

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/850/gcku.png (https://imageshack.com/i/nmgckup)

I toyed around in Gimp and created the "Golden Football" (in zip if you like it) I edited a Nawlins strip--the one I think nails the color scheme. I went old school on the experience bars -- esp since we can't edit that text ;).

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/802/iwoc.png (https://imageshack.com/i/maiwocp)

Cyril's pastels muted and sharpened; Rookie "R" has been given a bit of flair...hey it kinda screamed out for it, ok?

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/35/uiei.png (https://imageshack.com/i/0zuieip)


http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/132/eoc9.png (https://imageshack.com/i/3oeoc9p)



Thanks for all the work guys--I dunno how the game plays just yet but I'm very happy with the way the UI looks now. :)

[g206029]

dola

forgot to mention the uni edit...it's really minor but it looks like the N-eff-L emblem patch is on them, and I made them v-necks.

[NawlinsFan]

Way to go "G"! This happens to be one of the blessings that Jim did not intentionally build into his game........ the ability for us to modify a few of the files to allow us to tailor some of the visuals to our personal taste. I think it adds to the game itself.

Your twist on the jerseys by doing a front view is cool. I didn't think about that and only pictured them as "back" shots.

I have my set of NFL jerseys done and have begun wasting time on doing league sets for various FOF leagues, on my own, not requested. Thinking I may do some old school also - USFL, WAFL etc. May never be used but I still enjoy it none the less.

I do hope Jim entertains modding the "experience" text which will allow various color schemes to work.

[g206029]

thx man --

funny on the jerseys...never considered them as 'back' shots (SMH)

[castorius]

Nawlin's Calender -- so clean it should be in the next release.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/545/irr1.png (https://imageshack.com/i/f5irr1p)


http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/541/p59x.png (https://imageshack.com/i/f1p59xp)

old school bars -- gradients for that "new" feel. That drop shadow is a Julio idea. I love the dimension it brings to the player card. Pimp...

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/850/gcku.png (https://imageshack.com/i/nmgckup)

I toyed around in Gimp and created the "Golden Football" (in zip if you like it) I edited a Nawlins strip--the one I think nails the color scheme. I went old school on the experience bars -- esp since we can't edit that text ;).

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/802/iwoc.png (https://imageshack.com/i/maiwocp)

Cyril's pastels muted and sharpened; Rookie "R" has been given a bit of flair...hey it kinda screamed out for it, ok?

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/35/uiei.png (https://imageshack.com/i/0zuieip)


http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/132/eoc9.png (https://imageshack.com/i/3oeoc9p)



Thanks for all the work guys--I dunno how the game plays just yet but I'm very happy with the way the UI looks now. :)


Those look amazing.

I'm wondering is it possible to install those via a resource patcher? Or do I have to manually add each bmp with the resource hacker?

[g206029]

I use the Res hacker. Easy as pie.