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Gold Wins!

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Loni Townsend

The poll numbers are in, and the winner is… GOLD!

For the purpose of tallying, I threw out the responses that didn’t give a definite answer.

Location Gold Votes Green Votes
Direct Questioning 2 2
Blog 12 1
Google+ 29 6
Facebook 28 5
Mythic Scribes Forum 1 2
Total 72 16

Tidbits of other advice came in, such as adding something more to make the gold more harmonious. I came up with splotches (a failed attempt at gold flecks, but I’m still working on them). I also changed the color of my name (a few people recommended this), and added a semi-transparent gradient behind the title (Carrie Butler suggested this). Sorry, Milo, I haven’t figured out the right settings to stretch War out to the length of Thanmir just yet. ๐Ÿ™‚

This is where I am currently at:

Gold Title - Revised

What do you think? Are the gold splotches a good addition, or do they detract? Any further suggestions?

21 thoughts on “Gold Wins!”

  1. Alex J. Cavanaugh says:
    October 24, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    I think it’s perfect now! Gold was the best choice. Now both title and name pop.

    Reply
    1. Loni Townsend says:
      October 24, 2014 at 9:27 AM

      Woot! Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Maurice Mitchell says:
    October 24, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    Now that is one thorough polling system. Congrats!

    Reply
  3. L.G. Smith says:
    October 24, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    Looks good. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  4. Southpaw says:
    October 24, 2014 at 4:47 PM

    I’d like to see it small. The splotches may not show up. Have you considered gold flecks? What program do you use?

    Reply
    1. Loni Townsend says:
      October 25, 2014 at 7:16 AM

      I’ll post a thumbnail later today. I actually started my attempts with gold flecks. The didn’t look natural, so I smudged them.

      I use Paint.NET for most of my graphics. If I need a lighter, airbrushed touch, I’ll use gimp. Thanmir War was done all in Paint.NET.

      Reply
  5. Lori L MacLaughlin says:
    October 24, 2014 at 6:27 PM

    I like the gold accents and having your name in gold to match the title. Looks great!

    Reply
  6. Elizabeth Seckman says:
    October 24, 2014 at 11:41 PM

    I think it’s beautiful.

    Reply
  7. Aldrea Alien says:
    October 25, 2014 at 2:19 AM

    Can’t say I’m surprised that gold won over green by so much. You’re name certainly looks better now it matches.

    I wonder, rather than splotches or flecks, if a deliberate light dappling (like sunlight through leaves) would work.

    Reply
    1. Loni Townsend says:
      October 25, 2014 at 7:41 AM

      Sounds like a good idea. I’ll see if I can do that.

      Reply
  8. Stephanie Faris says:
    October 25, 2014 at 1:39 PM

    Ooh, I like that even better. Changing the color of your name balances it out more. Perfect!

    Reply
  9. Milo James Fowler says:
    October 26, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    It looks GOOD! Nice work, Loni.

    Reply
  10. Sarah Brentyn says:
    October 26, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    Love it! I agree with some comments above that your name in gold balances the look. Fantastic.

    Reply
  11. Crystal Collier says:
    October 27, 2014 at 9:52 AM

    The results are pretty conclusive, eh? I love how you’ve changed it. Very cool looking.

    Unleashing the Dreamworld

    Reply
  12. cleemckenzie says:
    October 27, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    How great that you got the help you needed, Loni. All my best!

    Reply
  13. Beth says:
    October 27, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    so pretty and it really pops!

    Reply
  14. Michelle Wallace says:
    October 28, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    I voted green, but I must say that the gold is VERY effective! Looks great!

    Reply
  15. Melissa Maygrove says:
    October 28, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    I like it! ๐Ÿ˜€

    Reply
  16. Leandra Wallace says:
    October 28, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    I always knew I had good taste! ๐Ÿ˜‰ Lol! It looks great, Loni. The gold w/the light shining on it really makes the title pop.

    Reply
  17. Kristin Smith says:
    October 28, 2014 at 6:46 PM

    Ooh, I love the gold! It definitely makes the title pop, like the others have said. I really like the gold splotches AND the gradient behind the title (did I use the right word?) ๐Ÿ™‚ I think it looks awesome! Great job!

    Reply
  18. Carrie Butler says:
    November 2, 2014 at 11:50 PM

    Woohoo! You know I love to see the evolution of covers. Well done! ๐Ÿ˜€

    Reply

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