Testing My Signatures (opinions wanted)

[Sage Hazzard]

I'll be using two signatures for my new character, Jargon. One for EZBoard, one for SWFans.net. I just want to. :)

<img src=http://syriuscline.clanpages.com/jargon.gif>

This is the EZBoard one(above). I wanted the feel and layout to reflect the character's askewed perspective on reality and humanity. It reflects his moral fiber. I didn't want any words other than his name. I figured that on EZBoard, where there are no real fighting forums, statistics and such wouldn't be needed.

<img src=http://syriuscline.clanpages.com/jargonsw.jpg>

For this one(above) I wanted to convey his cunning, skill, proffesionalism, and intelligence. It's clean and crisp, like his work. This one is for use on the battleground.

<img src=http://syriuscline.clanpages.com/kanon.gif>

Now, this one(above) is Kanon. The person is Billy Zane in case anyone had a doubt. This image is meant to give the impression of mystery and shrouded lies. His malevolent ways are expressed in the bloody red colors.

That's it for now. I'd like your opinions. I don't expect everyone to understand my visions. Like how I try to express character through the artwork. I'm trying to invoke an emotional response and trigger something that starts your thought process in the right direction. If I was to have the Kanon signature in bright pink, you wouldn't think he was evil in any way. Just tell me if you like how it looks, that's all I care about in the end.

P.S.: The images aren't showing up right now. I know they're the right URL, and I did upload them. I think the Clanpages server is slow right now. If they still aren't showing up tonight, I'll try and find the root of the problem.

[Morgan Evanar]

Nice red x's.

[Sage Hazzard]

Okay.... Anybody have an idea why they're not showing?

[Eldrak Gruuhl]

One of my clanpages sites is down too. This happens occasionally. Give it a little time and the sever will be up again.

[Sage Hazzard]

That's what I figured. But since I've been away for a little while I was worried they went bankrupt or something.

[Sage Hazzard]

I got impatient. I was going to start a website anyway so I made this barebones page for displaying these three graphics. They're in the same order as the ones I posted here, so the discriptions hold true. Remote Linking isn't allowed so you'll have to go to the site.

thesage.phathost.com (http://thesage.phathost.com)

[The Shadow Jedi]

Ah @#%$. Awesome stuff



(Gets jealous of Sage's Sig making ability)

These are my attempts

pub80.ezboard.com/fbonhel...D=12.topic (http://pub80.ezboard.com/fbonheliousfrm5.showMessage?topicID=12.topic)

[Sage Hazzard]

Well I see lots of signatures on that page. Which one are your's? Since I've never seen "the Shadow Jedi" handle before because of my hiatus, I wouldn't know your alternate user names. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/image/emoticons_classic/smile.gif ALT=":)"> But all the signatures there are good, so it doesn't matter anyway. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/image/emoticons_classic/smile.gif ALT=":)">

[Marcus QDunn]

Guess who :-p

[Ryla Relvinian]

Personally, I don't like any of them. Why? Because you can't read them. The images rule, but the text is a bit distracting. I personally prefer a very simple sig.

[Sage Hazzard]

Well then Mr. QDunn, kudos on excellent signatures. I like your style. I think I'm good but your's is just as well done. How so? Because the different styles. Your's are simple, yet effective. They let the picture tell the story and the text be a guide. I have a odd style lately. I like to think of it as a techno, near future, meets demented mad proffessor. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/image/emoticons_classic/laugh.gif ALT=":lol">

Ryla, good points. I love making cool looking signatures, then I throwing in the text. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/image/emoticons_classic/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"> One day I'd love to actually make sure the text is both readable and matching of the signatures style and feel. For now I'll think heavens that atleast it looks cool<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/image/emoticons_classic/smile.gif ALT=":)">