Arrows of Indra: the Cover

RPGPundit · September 28, 2012, 01:49:41 PM

Quote from: brettmb;586827I always do covers in Photoshop. Here's a quick sample I threw together for you. I have some time today if you want any help. Just email me.

That looks pretty good. Any way to do it more subtle though, so that it doesn't detract from the big Sun Wheel and Logo?

I think the thing would be to make it a very soft thing, so that someone looking at the cover wouldn't really notice it was there, but they'd notice if it was removed. That kind of thing.

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brettmb · September 28, 2012, 01:52:08 PM

Quote from: RPGPundit;586833That looks pretty good. Any way to do it more subtle though, so that it doesn't detract from the big Sun Wheel and Logo?

I think the thing would be to make it a very soft thing, so that someone looking at the cover wouldn't really notice it was there, but they'd notice if it was removed. That kind of thing.

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It was just a quick mock-up, so yeah, it's easy to be more subtle with the right files to start (without logo, place logo later, etc.). Like I said, I've got some time today, so if you guys want some help with it, I'll handle it.

GameDaddy · September 28, 2012, 02:08:59 PM

+1

On my buy list.

Totally need a printed version on acid-free paper with permanent long-lasting full color ink.

The Butcher · September 28, 2012, 02:29:09 PM

That's a beautiful cover and I'm really looking forward to it.

RPGPundit · September 29, 2012, 11:57:13 AM

Thank you so much!

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Jame Rowe · October 07, 2012, 03:19:40 PM

Quote from: The Butcher;586856That's a beautiful cover and I'm really looking forward to it.

I firmly second this.

Eisenmann · October 07, 2012, 03:45:46 PM

Oh wow. It's now on my list.

Mistwell · October 07, 2012, 05:50:21 PM

I love that cover. I immediately know what kind of encounter that is. It both feels natural to D&D, and also exotic. Well done.

jibbajibba · October 07, 2012, 06:59:30 PM

Agree with the textured yellow. It's probably already done but Brett's mock up has the level of it just pare the transparency of the textured layer back a bit. it would also work with a texture taken from Hindi or Jainist temple carvings again pared right back to the faintest overlay.

I also notice the Fighter is unarmoured which is great for the setting but is it replicable in play? A pet peeve of mine is an image in a game book that can't happen in play.

Opaopajr · October 07, 2012, 08:23:40 PM

Quote from: brettmb;586827I always do covers in Photoshop. Here's a quick sample I threw together for you. I have some time today if you want any help. Just email me.

Could you make the yellow texture go all the way to the bottom yellow strip? My mind wants consistency for some reason.

And for some reason looking at that emblem bothers me with that background texture. I think the emblem is a transparency atop the yellow texturing? Sorta too busy, it hurts my eyes. Could the emblem be made more opaque?

RPGPundit · October 08, 2012, 02:05:44 AM

Quote from: Mistwell;589892I love that cover. I immediately know what kind of encounter that is. It both feels natural to D&D, and also exotic. Well done.

That's exactly what we were going for; so thank you.

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Bedrockbrendan · October 08, 2012, 07:26:55 AM

Quote from: Opaopajr;589913Could you make the yellow texture go all the way to the bottom yellow strip? My mind wants consistency for some reason.

And for some reason looking at that emblem bothers me with that background texture. I think the emblem is a transparency atop the yellow texturing? Sorta too busy, it hurts my eyes. Could the emblem be made more opaque?

That was just a sample. Bret gave us a hand with a new texture which will be on the bottom yellow band as well.

Panjumanju · October 08, 2012, 11:49:45 AM

I think the cover looks very exciting. Although I am late to the congratulations party, I mean it very sincerely. This has taken me from "not particularly interested" to "genuine interest". Great work!

//Panjumanju

Bedrockbrendan · October 08, 2012, 01:04:00 PM

Quote from: Panjumanju;590010I think the cover looks very exciting. Although I am late to the congratulations party, I mean it very sincerely. This has taken me from "not particularly interested" to "genuine interest". Great work!

//Panjumanju

Wow. Thanks. That is a very helpful comment. I am glad it grabbed your attention.

Lynn · October 08, 2012, 01:54:18 PM

Very much like the cover!

The only suggestion I have is...consistency. I like being able to identify books in a line, along books of a publisher, on my bookshelf. If Bedrock has a consistent style, Id stick with it, or redefine it by whatever you do here.