johnfb's load screens [WIP]

[Johnfb]

Hi All

I am working on some graphics for various screens to upload soon and was wondering if anyone would be interested in this type of look...simple...non cluttered.
This is the startcampaign screen with a see through paper where order / instruction will be shown

Please let me know how you view this type of graphic.

Thanks in advance
John





https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q50/28/i4nb.jpg

[Johnfb]

Well, 66 views and not a single comment.....guess that answers my question for me

[Sailor Steve]

Maybe if you showed us what it will actually look like. It's kind of hard to tell from just a description. :sunny:

[Johnfb]

Maybe if you showed us what it will actually look like. It's kind of hard to tell from just a description. :sunny:


I posted a screen shot with the thread... I am looking at it on the end of the OP...can you not see it ???? :hmmm:


http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj117/johnfb6/b67666af2a2766d8959a6f1b5b6b1859_zpsccc16aa8.jpg

[Johnfb]

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj117/johnfb6/b67666af2a2766d8959a6f1b5b6b1859_zpsccc16aa8.jpg

[ohmygollygosh]

I can see the screenshot just fine. I prefer the uncluttered look you are working towards. Semi transparent orders sheet is nice as you have selected an interesting background. I always find time to look at U-Boat plans.
The text on the U-Boat plan you have used is written in English. Hence I wouldn't use it.

[ALTEN]

Looks good, definite improvement.

[Sailor Steve]

No, I couldn't see it before. I see your repost and I agree with the others - it looks very good.

[Johnfb]

No, I couldn't see it before. I see your repost and I agree with the others - it looks very good.


Thanks for the comments.......I will start to work on these and upload them soon

:salute:

[Johnfb]

This is the main order screen shot...Das Boot in the background and a couple of graphics in foreground to break it up



https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x512q50/545/rt3i.jpg

[Aktungbby]

Semi transparent orders sheet is nice as you have selected an interesting background.
We used to call that 'onionskin' but I'm dating myself again! and a formal belated welcome OHMYGOLLYGOSH; you seem to have been missed on your previous 10 posts:Kaleun_Salute:IT Looks real good Johnfb...but then I'm biased as I took drafting back in the day('60's)...with pencils and a foxtail brush and a real T Square!:k_confused:I may be a :subsim: bastard!; I'm not a CAD!:haha:

[Johnfb]

I may be a :subsim: bastard!; I'm not a CAD!:haha:


...groan......:haha:



Thanks for the kind words :yeah:.....yeah not too sure about the smokes....did they have filter cigarettes in those days available to U Boats....

[Jimbuna]

This is the main order screen shot...Das Boot in the background and a couple of graphics in foreground to break it up



https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x512q50/545/rt3i.jpg

Looks fine :cool:

[Johnfb]

Start campaign sailor screen loader WIP 1





http://imageshack.com/a/img546/2751/40qj.jpg

[Johnfb]

Start Campaign chief petty officer screen loader WIP 2




https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/547/utrf.jpg

[Johnfb]

Start Campaign officer and sailor WIP

http://imageshack.com/a/img713/4342/ctof.jpg

[Sailor Steve]

I definitely like these latest ones. :yep: :rock: :sunny:

[Johnfb]

Thanks , Steve

[Aktungbby]

:Kaleun_Applaud::Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/hello/waving-hat-smiley-emoticon.gif

[Jimbuna]

Yep....looking pretty cool :cool:

[Johnfb]

Yep....looking pretty cool :cool:

Thanks Jimbuna, I think I will use these and move on to next screen now

[Johnfb]

:Kaleun_Applaud::Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/hello/waving-hat-smiley-emoticon.gif

:up:

[Jimbuna]

Thread title changed at OP request.

[Johnfb]

Thread title changed at OP request.

Thanks Jimbuna :salute:

[Johnfb]

Main Load Screen WIP

Trying to get across the wolf pack, nature and sub hunt



http://imageshack.com/a/img849/1492/amse.jpg

[Johnfb]

Map loading screen

The page on the left is the history of the evolution of GWX3.
Its taken from the PDF of the GWX manual...you probably wont be able to read it ...but I'm sure you've read the manual already...:D...your misson orders will fit nicely onto the right hand page. Simple background of camo sub




http://imageshack.com/a/img809/6738/ij9q.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Some great work developing here http://s24.postimg.org/c148rgoj5/thumbsup_1.gif (http://postimage.org/)

[Johnfb]

Some great work developing here http://s24.postimg.org/c148rgoj5/thumbsup_1.gif (http://postimage.org/)

Thanks Jim, means a lot coming from an old hand like yourself....praise indeed!

I thought it would be nice to give a salute to the creator(s) of GWX, hence the PDF shot on the page!

:salute:

[Jimbuna]

Credit where credit is due matey...carry on :salute:

[Johnfb]

Further changes to MAP
Heading added with Eagle stamp and Blue Officer Cap





http://imageshack.com/a/img850/6904/xk2v.jpg

[Johnfb]

Further changes.

Cap and gloves and eagle angled






http://imageshack.com/a/img854/5879/ozv7.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Any pictures/examples?

Edit: See it now.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Some nice work :yep:

[Johnfb]

Cheers guys


Just occured to me that in the last hat and gloves addition the hat has no eagle....I assume thats not right ????

[GreyBeard]

Some nice work there, Johnfb. Can't wait to see what you cook up for the crew management/damage control view (hint-hint, nudge-nudge, nod-nod, wink-wink, say no more-say no more) :D :har:

[Johnfb]

Some nice work there, Johnfb. Can't wait to see what you cook up for the crew management/damage control view (hint-hint, nudge-nudge, nod-nod, wink-wink, say no more-say no more) :D :har:


:D say no moah.....


Actually I was looking at those and it is not as straighforward as the load screens simply because when you put a lot of detail in, it can be hard to see text headings and smaller print, or the existing graphics, with clutter around them.
The barracks is a good example of that, it can be a bugger to see the screen after adding backgrounds to them.
I can see myself leaving them as is or doing something very plain so people can see icons and text when the go to them



Thanks for the kind words too


John

[Johnfb]

Last version of the load map screen.
White cap, HEader and signature added with tilted eagle stamp




http://imageshack.com/a/img32/4695/3q99.jpg

[Johnfb]

Barracks screen

I really think too much clutter and colour etc makes it difficult to view these screens correctly...well for me anyway

So here is a simple black and white barracks in the background with a couple of happy looking fellows too...and a slight view of the u boat blue print here and there....






https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x512q90/560/kuv6.jpg


Looks like this in the game



http://imageshack.com/a/img513/9082/z5mj.jpg

[Johnfb]

Crew management screens and damage control screen

Again, I think these have to remain uncluttered and plain so as to see the icons correctly.

These screens show a camaraderie I feel...kinda like you know you could depend on the guy beside you in a crisis... and apt for the crew management and damage control screen...IMHO

Here are three I have worked on, simple crew pictures over a u boat plan:





http://imageshack.com/a/img600/5311/6xmo.jpg



http://imageshack.com/a/img834/2084/xqtl.jpg




http://imageshack.com/a/img560/3336/2ytk.jpg

[GreyBeard]

Looking very good! :yeah:

I really think too much clutter and colour etc makes it difficult to view these screens correctly...well for me anyway

I agree with your assessment, but that's just my personal opinion. Too dark of a background makes it difficult to see the black lettering.

So here is a simple black and white barracks in the background with a couple of happy looking fellows too...and a slight view of the u boat blue print here and there....

Isn't a black white photo in line with the era? The ones in post #38 look particularly like an old photo. It also contains what could pass for a barracks in the background. :up:

[Johnfb]

Looking very good! :yeah:



I agree with your assessment, but that's just my personal opinion. Too dark of a background makes it difficult to see the black lettering.



Isn't a black white photo in line with the era? The ones in post #38 look particularly like an old photo. It also contains what could pass for a barracks in the background. :up:

Yeah it does look like a barracks to me too....and I think it fits quite well also.
I tried a few backgrounds , both colour and B&W ,but most of the time the main screen disappeared into the background so not for me.
I think plain B&W works on these screens

Thanks for your views and opinions!!!!!

[Johnfb]

Crew and damage control screens "in game"






http://imageshack.com/a/img59/1922/px97.jpg

[SquareSteelBar]

Where did you get these photos from?

[Johnfb]

Where did you get these photos from?

Which ones exactly ?

[SquareSteelBar]

This one:

http://www7.pic-upload.de/thumb/19.02.14/zgxrf3g5ycsj.jpg (http://www.pic-upload.de/view-22317311/6xmo.jpg.html)

[Johnfb]

Web search for kreigsmarine crew photos

[SquareSteelBar]

Found it.

THX :up:

[Johnfb]

Im sorry, I thought it was just a general interest question...had I realised you WANTED the actual picture I would have linked you to the actual picture...sorry :oops:

[SquareSteelBar]

Never mind :03:

[SquareSteelBar]

Hi all,

does somebody know what this badge is:

http://www7.pic-upload.de/20.02.14/kqxzb394ib.jpg (http://www.pic-upload.de/view-22325387/badge.jpg.html)

[Johnfb]

Might be here


http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/war_badges/kriegsmarine/uboat_badge.htm

[SquareSteelBar]

THX John, I know that site but can't neither find it there nor anywhere. http://www7.pic-upload.de/20.02.14/ixa6damjqu2.gif (http://www.pic-upload.de/view-22326172/smiley-gruebel.gif.html)

[Johnfb]

THX John, I know that site but can't neither find it there nor anywhere. http://www7.pic-upload.de/20.02.14/ixa6damjqu2.gif (http://www.pic-upload.de/view-22326172/smiley-gruebel.gif.html)

That photo came from here I believe, if you care to trawl through the photos you might get a clearer picture of the medal


https://bundesarchiv.de/cross-search/search/_1392910341/

[Johnfb]

Save Game screenshot



http://imageshack.com/a/img853/7131/i8s0.jpg

[GreyBeard]

Nice! I like that! This seems to have a slight tint to it, like the ones in post #38, that gives them an old photo appearance (which I personally prefer), as opposed to the one in post #42, but don't get me wrong, they all look superb. :yeah:

[Johnfb]

Nice! I like that! This seems to have a slight tint to it, like the ones in post #38, that gives them an old photo appearance (which I personally prefer), as opposed to the one in post #42, but don't get me wrong, they all look superb. :yeah:

Thanks GreyBeard, I know what you mean. I add that sepia toning to some but not all as it can get a bit old (excuse the pun) if overused.
But thanks for the input it is important ,as I try things out , to get views like this, thanks for taking the time to post your views!

Slowly coming to an end now, a few more screens to do and then I will release them to download.

Maybe I will add sepia tone to each screen going forward, and gave a separate one as "normal" so as to have a few choices to make when and if anyone decides to use them :hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

Thanks GreyBeard, I know what you mean. I add that sepia toning to some but not all as it can get a bit old (excuse the pun) if overused.
But thanks for the input it is important ,as I try things out , to get views like this, thanks for taking the time to post your views!

Slowly coming to an end now, a few more screens to do and then I will release them to download.

Maybe I will add sepia tone to each screen going forward, and gave a separate one as "normal" so as to have a few choices to make when and if anyone decides to use them :hmmm:

What programme are you using to 'age' the photographs?

Picasa, Photoshop, Corel Paintshop Pro Photo X2?

[Johnfb]

What programme are you using to 'age' the photographs?

Picasa, Photoshop, Corel Paintshop Pro Photo X2?

Paintshop pro Jim

[Jimbuna]

Paintshop pro Jim

Rgr that, was reading this thread and discussing at the same time on Skype with Steve.

[Johnfb]

Rgr that, was reading this thread and discussing at the same time on Skype with Steve.

:up:

[Johnfb]

Nice! I like that! This seems to have a slight tint to it, like the ones in post #38, that gives them an old photo appearance (which I personally prefer), as opposed to the one in post #42, but don't get me wrong, they all look superb. :yeah:

For Mr GreyBeard !!!!



http://imageshack.com/a/img856/3398/2oo5.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img819/1935/vgyv.jpg


And with uboat blueprint superimposed over it


http://imageshack.com/a/img854/7791/zr8z.jpg

[GreyBeard]

That is beautiful! :yeah: Thank you so very much! I will definitely be downloading your set of screens when they are ready.
:salute:

[Johnfb]

That is beautiful! :yeah: Thank you so very much! I will definitely be downloading your set of screens when they are ready.
:salute:

:)

Well I will go back over some screens and see if I can make a set of sepia toned ones to upload alongside the others. :yeah:

[Johnfb]

Crew and damage control screen
Set up as a review the crew and issue awards screen.





http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj117/johnfb6/crewmanagementawards_zps6f56a4fa.jpg

[banryu79]

Absolutley beautiful graphics!
The "Das Boote tone" along with the historical photos works very well, imo.
The result adds a special flavour to the overall atmosphere of the game...
I'd like very much a similar UI, well done! :up:

[Johnfb]

Absolutley beautiful graphics!
The "Das Boote tone" along with the historical photos works very well, imo.
The result adds a special flavour to the overall atmosphere of the game...
I'd like very much a similar UI, well done! :up:

Thank you for your kind words

[flag4]

...the cigarettes are *probably* filterless on load up screen shot...

[Jimbuna]

Coming along nicely :cool:

[Johnfb]

...the cigarettes are *probably* filterless on load up screen shot...


:up:

[Johnfb]

Coming along nicely :cool:

:up:

[Wolfpack345]

These look great! keep up the good work:up::up::up::up:!

[iambecomelife]

Crew and damage control screen
Set up as a review the crew and issue awards screen.





http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj117/johnfb6/crewmanagementawards_zps6f56a4fa.jpg

I like this lot - this is one of the best versions of this screen that I've ever seen. Very balanced, with the medals keeping things interesting to the player's eye.

[Johnfb]

I like this lot - this is one of the best versions of this screen that I've ever seen. Very balanced, with the medals keeping things interesting to the player's eye.



Thank you very much for the kind words.....:salute::yeah: