beckymegan Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 So this is my (first) in game GUI for my WIP game, Secrets of Majilova (http://www.touchofdeathforums.com/smf/index.php/topic,73962.0.html). Please give constructive criticism, and please no flaming :)Pop-Up Screens>! Bank>! >! [](http://www.freemmorpgmaker.com/files/imagehost/#ac9dffdff5df00c15f87031d00bebf7a.jpg)>! Shop>! >! [](http://www.freemmorpgmaker.com/files/imagehost/#c6e762fcf0ecf19a4a20d3a2f5d03205.jpg) Trade>! >! [](http://www.freemmorpgmaker.com/files/imagehost/#340be8d04a199307e09a5765280bde58.jpg)"Build-in Screens" (Inv, Quests, etc.)>! Inventory>! >! [](http://www.freemmorpgmaker.com/files/imagehost/#4210c93cbc864b39a4ea5186d2fdc3e6.jpg)Options>! >! [](http://www.freemmorpgmaker.com/files/imagehost/#46cb8aa8cc655fd1dc67708ef2424fbb.jpg)Pets (haven't decided if I'm using this or not)>! >! [](http://www.freemmorpgmaker.com/files/imagehost/#4879b2ccbdbddc40f1650a113eae601e.jpg)Quests>! >! [](http://www.freemmorpgmaker.com/files/imagehost/#af78913cbac76cc7cc83ae02354e446f.jpg)Skills>! >! [](http://www.freemmorpgmaker.com/files/imagehost/#e12652a8297823f893b029574eba0011.jpg)Party>! >! [](http://www.freemmorpgmaker.com/files/imagehost/#8a6edf3ff7e06e372e17a3b04a19ffb9.jpg)Character>! >! [](http://www.freemmorpgmaker.com/files/imagehost/#98e13a71a35d0b7b2ccee4d5c3878859.jpg)Spell/Item Description>! >! [](http://www.freemmorpgmaker.com/files/imagehost/#8176397ae98cd49a81999a5a9afa02ed.jpg) And without further ado, the main screen! (Yay!)>! [](http://www.freemmorpgmaker.com/files/imagehost/#1ad4ad1cf951abcdbb949df07d8df6b6.JPG)These have not been implemented into the game yet because I'm still waiting to implement a few more features (quests, etc.). If you are curious about the "book" button, please read my WIP thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaaron Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 You should try putting a border around the bank, item, and trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawQuart Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Put a dark-ish shadow behind the text. I think it would look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaiden Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Ahaha I know exactly what tutorial you got that from! ;)It looks pretty good, some things could use a little work like perhaps your font choice. But it's still pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckymegan Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 @Aaron, I'll add that later today :)@Jungle, Which texts would need shadows because most of them have shadows@Jaiden, I did use a tutorial :) That totally makes me a cheater ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Looks really bad. The GUI should be simple, sleek and not draw attention away from the game.That fake 3D shit will look _terrible_ with your ingame graphics clashing so badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawQuart Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 @Robin:> Looks really bad. The GUI should be simple, sleek and not draw attention away from the **gay**.lolwut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 @Jungle:> lolwutOops. So used to having arguments with religious people on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribbyz Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I agree with Robin. It's nice and all, but its to much for such a simplistic game. The only opinion I can give ya is, just start over. Try making multiple GUI's and see which one works best; hell, you can even post them here and see which draws more to the player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckymegan Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Got it guys :) I'll begin work again in the morning. I am still learning, so thanks for those of you who offered critism, thanks. And I will redo it in the morning since you think it's to busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaiden Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 GUI design is really difficult. It will take you tons and tons of tries before you get it right. Just keep at it and you'll eventually get a result you're happy with.Robin is right though, the fake 3D isn't good. Get rid of the bevel/emboss and maybe play with different texture types. A 1px outer stroke is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsuki Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Man, try to use cold colors and with low saturation.Don't try to use fake 3D. At most part of the fake 3D, the gradients looks horrible because the people don't use the proper textures.Try to do something simple. Look at the existing GUIs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 A good technique is to load a screenshot of your ingame screen in to the Photoshop design.Once you've got the actual ingame graphics in there you can start towards matching it. You can't design the GUI separate and expect it to match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckymegan Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Ahhh, ok. Thanks Robin, I'll try that :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemerd Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 So much wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowdeath Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 That's what she said.Just joking. But yes, it is quite true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxxknight Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I agree ^^ but I can't say I hate it though it's better then I could do but yes like Robin stated before keep the GUI simple and not so Eye catching it takes away from game-play. Other then that keep trying, you can't make everyone happy but if you can get the majority then your good to go. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidize Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 The wood you have used lacks originality, thus, looks generic. Please consider creating a GUI from scratch rather than fetching images from other sources.If you need any help, be it questions or advice, don't hesitate to ask.Regards,**Solidize** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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