Xfire skin contest
Sunday, September 5, 2004 by Frogboy | Discussion: WinCustomize News
The contest is split up into three categories:
Xfire Themed:
The best skin incorporating an Xfire theme (logos, colors, etc.) will be chosen. This is the most general category – any design will be considered, as long as it features Xfire themes. This skin would be intended for distribution as a default, or alternative to the default, skin with the Xfire client.
Game Themed:
The best skin focused on a specific game will be chosen. This skin should use the logo, colors, theme of a game or game series. In order to distribute the skin, Xfire will need to secure rights to relevant logos, trademarks, etc. We have already secured permission for Call of Duty and America’s Army skins. Skins based on other games are welcome, but we will need to work with the artist and the game publisher in order to obtain the appropriate distribution rights, otherwise winners may not be distributed.
Brand Themed:
The best skin incorporating the logo, theme, and colors of a favorite consumer brand will be chosen. As with the Game Themed skins, we have already secured permission to create and distribute a Mountain Dew and SpikeTV themed skin. Skins based on other consumer brands are welcome, but we will need to work with the artist and the brand owner in order to obtain the appropriate distribution rights, otherwise winners may not be distributed.
prizes:
In each category, the prizes will be as follows:
First Place$700
Second Place$200
Third Place$100
Now, you can enter multiple categories, with multiple entries, as long as you have multiple skins. That means a total of $3000 is up for grabs to Xfire users and skinners.
However, we've also added ANOTHER prize to each category. For those of you who are great artists but haven't had a chance to create an Xfire skin yet, we've created a special $300 prize for artwork-only submissions. If you've got a great concept for a cool Xfire skin, but don't want to learn all the coding, submit your artwork and go for this prize!
More information can be found here on how to enter and more contest details.
Good luck to all those who enter!
bangbang023
Reply #2 Sunday, September 5, 2004 9:48 PM
Reply #2 Sunday, September 5, 2004 9:48 PM
This is cause these guys can't design a decent UI on their own.
xxZeroVirusxx
Reply #3 Monday, September 6, 2004 12:06 AM
Reply #3 Monday, September 6, 2004 12:06 AM
I am, personally, a user of Trillian. I have read through the Skin Development forums at Cerulean Studios that many people are quite against skinning for Xfire. If you're unclear as to why:
http://www.xfire.com/xf/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=4497
As Tometheus (from the forums) put, "I'm sure they wouldn't want Trillian skinners there anyways"
By the way, where is the section for Trillian skins on this site?
http://www.xfire.com/xf/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=4497
As Tometheus (from the forums) put, "I'm sure they wouldn't want Trillian skinners there anyways"
By the way, where is the section for Trillian skins on this site?
danioc
Reply #4 Monday, September 6, 2004 12:58 PM
Reply #4 Monday, September 6, 2004 12:58 PM
I downloaded installed and tested this program and have to say that i can find a good utility for it (personal opinion), but looks a great program for game lovers.
One bad thing i found is, when i unisntalled the program, it leaves the instalation folder with a lot of DLL's inside and i have to delete for my own
One bad thing i found is, when i unisntalled the program, it leaves the instalation folder with a lot of DLL's inside and i have to delete for my own
joetheblow
Reply #5 Monday, September 6, 2004 6:09 PM
Reply #5 Monday, September 6, 2004 6:09 PM
never heard of this program but sounds like a nice contest to enter for novices and specialist alike. I think this is a contest to get the feet wet, sort of speak.
Not me though, I already have too much 'skins' on my plate and I really want to get them off of my plate.... if that makes sense.
Not me though, I already have too much 'skins' on my plate and I really want to get them off of my plate.... if that makes sense.
joetheblow
Reply #6 Monday, September 6, 2004 6:11 PM
Reply #6 Monday, September 6, 2004 6:11 PM
also, from what I read, this is not suppossed to be like Trillian. this is an IM for gamers. Stangely enough, thouhg, this is waht I was thinking about beofre, but with message boards and interactive games. Be on the message board and play a game with friends at the same time.
well, anyway...
well, anyway...
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Reply #1 Sunday, September 5, 2004 4:56 PM