Forum:New Background and Logo

With the release of Black Ops soon upon us, I think having a new logo and background to our wiki would be good.

The current background (or skin) has been in place for over a year now, and I just feel that having it all changed would make a good impact on possible new users - there will be a large increase in visitors with the release of the game. A Black Ops-themed background especially would be a nice change.

I've added an example of a logo I created in Photoshop and while it is very similar to the one we currently have, I believe that it should be kept simple along with a background consisting of black and silver/white.

This, however, would probably be put in place whenever the new Wikia layout is implemented. This, though, means that we can have time to perfect the logo and background.

Thanks,  16:13, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

I think we should have a new background. +1!

Your right, its time for a change. I am getting sorta bored of the green background. I think we should keep number 2. Dempsey115 16:17, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

I like the Fanfiction wikias backround.  Helljumper "Folks Need Heroes"

I have become quite fond of the current background, but I agree that it is time for a change. 16:43, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

No! It is perfect right now! It matches the backround PERFECTLY. TheManOfIron (Wanna talk?) 06:24, August 26, 2010 (UTC)

Yes, I like the idea of a "Black Ops" themed background.  &lt;|Munchable901|&gt; &lt;Contact&gt;  18:06, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for all the support so far guys, I (with the idea from Whiskey have made a slight change to the above image, adding a new feature. - 18:11, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

I think, NO ONE EDITS ALONE text should be written using Georgia font instead of Impact. Georgia is CoD1/2 font. Or use Bank Gothic Md BT (CoD4 font). Also, you can use characters from CoD:WW font sheet. 18:15, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

The alternative logo (second one) is absolutely brilliant!  Talk 18:19, August 23, 2010 (UTC)


 * Per SiPlus' request (posted below) -STBMW2FONTSIG.jpg StB_Flag.jpg 18:32, August 23, 2010 (UTC)
 * Georgia is on Windows and Mac by default. I posted my version below. I know it's not related to Black Ops. 18:39, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

Why not come up with something completely original? I could find a few new fonts and could make something like two CARs crossing with CALL OF DUTY over it and NO ONE EDITS ALONE underneath. --   8 ight  0 h   8 ight  18:50, August 23, 2010 (UTC)
 * It's not related to Call of Duty. Only text make it related. Our wiki is serious encyclopedia, not place for images like this. 19:46, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

Posted below. --   8 ight  0 h   8 ight  19:07, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

how do i make a logo?   Diante  grassstain     19:11, August 23, 2010 (UTC)
 * Make 216x155 (or 156) image in Photoshop with transparent background. 19:44, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

I prefer the one with bank gothic, but bullet holes like in the second image would be a good add-on. -- 19:01, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

I prefer the first one there, although the one with bullet holes is nice too. 19:09, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

I would prefer a Bank Gothic one with bullet holes. -- 19:13, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

I like the one with the CAR-15s. Trust me to like the badsss one...  Helljumper "Folks Need Heroes"

I think my favorite is the third one. I'm just not sure about having bullet holes in our wiki's title.  Poketape Talk  19:44, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

I say Number Three. It just looks that bit more professional. 19:49, August 23, 2010 (UTC) My two favorites are the third one and then the second one. Do you have any others to show? --

Last one does it for me. Maj. Boner 19:54, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

Gotta say No. 3. The first doesn't look much different and the last seems a little over the top. The second is nice, if we could move the bullet holes somewhere else (ie the 3rd one?) 20:01, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

Just FYI, 808's logo was too big, so I resized it to fit, and it's the last pic in the gallery. 20:43, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

I prefer the third one over the first and second. The title and subtitle are nice and tight on top of being roughly the same length, so I think it fits great. The bullet holes on the second don't look realistic to me at all. I think they should be spread out and have their opacity lowered. 21:00, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

I really like the third one, and I think we should use it. On another note, why are the magazines on the two AR's inserted up near the gas block? -- CoD addict · (talk) 21:18, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

I wouldn't mind having a change, I'm all for it. (I prefer the third logo the best, it seems to be the most fitting, imo) 00:27, August 24, 2010 (UTC)

I'm torn between Scotland's #2 and Si Plus' proposed logos.

I like the third one best. LITE992 23:42, August 24, 2010 (UTC)

I like Scotland's third one.

Agreed, the third one looks like the best one that would fit the Black Ops Skin. 18:00, August 25, 2010 (UTC)

I like the third one two but i would like it better if it had the bullet holes that the second one has.Beastly20 21:15, August 25, 2010 (UTC) I've been on this wiki half a year now, I'd like A Black Ops theme. I like the fifth one. XDEATHMAN4aP90x 23:31, August 25, 2010 (UTC)

I believe that a voteb would now be appropriate. I personally prefer the third picture. Doc.  Richtofen  22:23, August 26, 2010 (UTC)

I like the third one best as well. 03:34, August 27, 2010 (UTC)

"Badass" logo is stupid because it's non-canon. 16:35, August 27, 2010 (UTC)

Has it ever changed since the start of the wiki? 18:35, August 27, 2010 (UTC)
 * Yeah. We're currently on our third logo. The file history can be seen at File:Wiki.png. 19:48, August 27, 2010 (UTC)
 * could you try putting the bullet holesfrom 2 onto 3 i think that would look mint (im a new user but thinks that would be a good idea to try)Serialkiller616 22:10, August 27, 2010 (UTC)
 * could you try putting the bullet holesfrom 2 onto 3 i think that would look mint (im a new user but thinks that would be a good idea to try)Serialkiller616 22:10, August 27, 2010 (UTC)

Should we change the icon as well? Doc.  Richtofen  22:16, August 27, 2010 (UTC)

I'm afraid I cannot see any of the images, as the format of the wiki has been altered oddly, and many things have disappeared.Cool fool 22:20, August 27, 2010 (UTC)


 * I like the third one best. I agree with SiPlus on the "badass" logo. -- Sentinel 101 17:57, August 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * I don't get it. If we are gonna change it into a black-ops themed base, why don't we use the wallpaper Treyarch release for us for the logos. We just edit some and put it up for proposed. GunsSwordsFlames 00:04, August 30, 2010 (UTC)GunsSwordsFlames wallpapers
 * @GSF, that is copyright. But I had an idea, what if we change the background monthly. We make themes and people vote on next weeks. Like one months theme is Nazi Zombies, the next is COD1. I think its a cool idea, and people get to have fun making backgrounds. The logo will stay the same. And on the main page, it should say what theme it is and who designed it. Cpt. RileyLet's Talk 05:55, August 30, 2010 (UTC)
 * @GSF, that is copyright. But I had an idea, what if we change the background monthly. We make themes and people vote on next weeks. Like one months theme is Nazi Zombies, the next is COD1. I think its a cool idea, and people get to have fun making backgrounds. The logo will stay the same. And on the main page, it should say what theme it is and who designed it. Cpt. RileyLet's Talk 05:55, August 30, 2010 (UTC)


 * Personally, I think it's always a fresh change to add a banner with a new game. This worked very well with the Ratchet &amp; Clank wiki. The banner you see there isn't the one added when the new game came out, but they are relatively similar. You can check the Monaco.css if you want to see the differences. A fresh new colour scheme came along with the skin and a banner relative to the new game. Seeing as Black Ops has so many environments and features in its clean promo pics, making a banner would work very well. -- Tigernose  Throwing_knife.png  Chat   •  Edits   16:08, August 30, 2010 (UTC)

I hate to get off topic but I don't want to start a new forum. I see alot of signatures in this room that are in violation of our Signature policy. Some of you may be unaware of it, and others should already be well informed of it. Please take the time to go over the policy, and change your signatures. Thank you.  DjuNgle B  16:16, August 30, 2010 (UTC)

It would be cool to have whole theme change for each new cod game, but its alot of work. --Metalguy4 01:54, September 14, 2010 (UTC)

I like the first logo the best because its Black Ops themed. And with the release of Black Ops coming up, I think its a good idea.   Diante  grassstain     11:17, September 15, 2010 (UTC)

Voting for a change of logo
This voting is simple, just put down the logo number from 1-6 going left to right and place your sig after it. Do not add comments to your vote as it will just mess things up. Just the number of the template and signature.  Talk 06:08, August 27, 2010 (UTC)

Logo #1

 * 1)  18:14, August 27, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) Hk37 Need help? Contact me here! 03:12, August 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) GunsSwordsFlames 01:55, September 9, 2010 (UTC)
 * 4)    Diante  grassstain    NotreDame.jpg 23:42, September 12, 2010 (UTC)

Logo #2

 * 1) 20PX_SIG.gif  Talk  06:10, August 27, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) GETreal 23:11, August 29, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) Duckcall00 17:51, August 30, 2010 (UTC)
 * 4) Slowrider7 21:03, August 30, 2010 (UTC)
 * 5) SSgtGriffin 16:56, September 18, 2010 (UTC)
 * 1) SSgtGriffin 16:56, September 18, 2010 (UTC)

Logo #3

 * 1) Darkman 4 06:13, August 27, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) YuriKaslov 06:27, August 27, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) Nogert 06:57, August 27, 2010 (UTC)
 * 4) I feel it's my best one.STBMW2FONTSIG.jpg StB_Flag.jpg 15:31, August 27, 2010 (UTC)
 * 5) Legendary.png Helljumper "Folks Need Heroes" 15:32, August 27, 2010 (UTC)
 * 6)  &lt;|Munchable901|&gt;  &lt;Contact&gt;  15:41, August 27, 2010 (UTC)
 * 7)  16:31, August 27, 2010 (UTC)
 * 8) Eltomo85 17:53, August 27, 2010 (UTC)
 * 9) Maj. Boner
 * 10) NZ Richtofen.png  Doc.   Richtofen  22:16, August 27, 2010 (UTC)
 * 11) changed my mind
 * 12)  00:37, August 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * 13:22, August 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * 17:51, August 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * 1) Sentinel 101 17:57, August 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2)  CodΣxpert  (  talk  ) 17:58, August 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3)  P90.png | Cpl.   Ross | SPAS12.png
 * 4) I like two and three, but I think three would look better alongside the new wikia look. -- Good editing! Darthkenobi0(talk) 22:39, August 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * 5) LITE992 22:48, August 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * 6) As it is how Call of Duty is presented in Black Ops.AdvancedRookie 09:22, August 29, 2010 (UTC)
 * 7) CoD addict · (talk) 19:00, August 29, 2010 (UTC)
 * 8) try adding bullet holes and it would be better [[File:M200rampantlion.jpg]]Beastly20 21:31, August 29, 2010 (UTC)
 * 9)  21:35, August 29, 2010 (UTC)
 * 10) Bullet holes don't work for me. -- <font face="Tahoma">Tigernose   Throwing_knife.png  <font face="Aharoni">Chat   •  <font face="Aharoni">Edits   16:05, August 30, 2010 (UTC)
 * 11)  user:YouPhailToAmuse 16:47, August 30, 2010 (UTC)
 * 12) -- 18:24, August 30, 2010 (UTC)
 * 13) Sniperteam82308 01:55, September 1, 2010 (UTC)
 * 14) I feel that the 2nd is similar to MoH:RS. This one feels like the current one, but Black Ops-erized. . 02:05, September 1, 2010 (UTC)
 * 11:58, September 2, 2010 (UTC)
 * 1) KING777 21:32, September 4, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) Sgt Sprinkles 21:37, September 4, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) GenCain sig.jpg<font color="Gold"> T <font color="Crimson"> C <font color="Gold"> E  <font color="Crimson"> B 21:51, September 4, 2010 (UTC)
 * 4) The Smuff likes! Emblem-pirateflag-1.jpg Smuff 17:12, September 7, 2010 (UTC)
 * 5) I like this one better than all of the others. 00:01, September 9, 2010 (UTC)
 * 6) I'm all for this one :) JerryWiffleWaffle hahahahahaha 00:06, September 9, 2010 (UTC)
 * 7) Ferrariguy1000 04:41, September 9, 2010 (UTC)
 * 8) Darth Benny 00:13, September 14, 2010 (UTC)
 * 9) [[Image:spock1.gif|30px]]<font color="green" size="2px">nlmgr [[Image:enterprise.jpg|50px]] 14:09, September 12, 2010 (UTC)
 * 10) i think this one mostly resembles Call of Duty: Black opsBennettsig.png 19:56, September 12, 2010 (UTC)
 * 11) This one is definitely Call of Duty: Black Ops-themed. By the way, look at my page, it's all-black ULXtimate XVTechyonII.png 15:47, September 15, 2010 (UTC)
 * 12) This logo looks awesome!. --Tbsoldier sig.png<font style="background:#808080">Soldier 11:24, September 15, 2010 (UTC)
 * 13) [[file:R700iwi.png|80px]]Sgt.Sandwich | Talk shop[[file:Emblem-burgertown.jpg|30px]] 23:08, September 19, 2010 (UTC)
 * 14) I like this one. Wii+PC 21:21, September 21, 2010 (UTC)
 * 15) SWEET.

Logo #4

 * 1) F2000.png Bence67 15:38, September 11, 2010 (UTC) -- User lacks sufficient mainspace edits to vote.  13:45, September 12, 2010 (UTC)


 * 1) Shotrocket6sig.png 01:59, September 14, 2010 (UTC)

Logo #7

 * 1) Chief z 22:45, September 23, 2010 (UTC) A bit late with my suggestion, but I think it looks pretty cool.

Problem
I've been informed the logo size will change with the new layout. This is likely what we'd have to work with.

- 18:07, August 28, 2010 (UTC)

I think it looks, better then now. I think I'll change my vote above. <font color="Gray"> Helljumper "Folks Need Heroes"


 * This isn't a problem. The new layout won't be rolling out for several months, it doesn't matter at this point. --Callofduty4 (Talk) 23:46, August 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * Well, we'll have to see once we get there. I'm beta testing now, but the monaco skin and wiki.png aren't showing up yet because we don't have the proper .js/.css. -- CoD addict · (talk) 19:02, August 29, 2010 (UTC)
 * Wiki.png does not rely on .css or .js pages. --Callofduty4 (Talk) 13:46, August 30, 2010 (UTC)
 * I know, but it's still not showing up. It's just a link to the home page, and the green background doesn't show up. -- CoD addict · (talk) 22:37, August 30, 2010 (UTC)
 * That's because monaco.css and monaco.js pages only load in the monaco skin. The beta skin is completely different. --Callofduty4 (Talk) 23:15, August 30, 2010 (UTC)
 * WHY IS THE SCAR-H A PLANT????????AHHHHCpt. RileyLet's Talk 21:27, August 29, 2010 (UTC)
 * Codnewwikilayout2.jpg


 * Cpt. Riley, that was not needed, thank you very much. --Callofduty4 (Talk) 13:46, August 30, 2010 (UTC)

New Background
Now that we have basically decided on the new logo, we should decide if a new background is necessary or not, and what it should be. I think we should have a Black Ops themed background image, to go with the new logo. 17:59, September 4, 2010 (UTC) -- Forgot about the switch to Oasis there for a moment, disregard this. Sorry, 18:04, September 4, 2010 (UTC)

Joeplay has agreed to help us design a new skin once Oasis is in place. 18:10, September 4, 2010 (UTC)

Okay. 21:24, September 4, 2010 (UTC)

There is NO LOGO SUPPORT in new Wikia style. 15:11, September 7, 2010 (UTC)


 * Which will mean? Doc.Richtofen  (  Talk  ) 15:15, September 7, 2010 (UTC)
 * Well will you be able to change the backround colour with this one? Emblem-pirateflag-1.jpg Smuff 17:13, September 7, 2010 (UTC)
 * Actually, there is; however, wiki.png isn't loaded into the beta and will only be loaded into Oasis when it goes live. -- CoD addict (talk · edits) 22:27, September 7, 2010 (UTC)
 * OK. 16:19, September 9, 2010 (UTC)
 * Black background is bad. It makes text badly readable. Even beta is better. 15:59, September 15, 2010 (UTC)

I disagree with changing the icon or background. Dolten  Let's Talk  03:37, September 19, 2010 (UTC)
 * Me too. 17:45, September 20, 2010 (UTC)
 * I'd say do save this for when the Black Ops flood slows down. Dolten 1164610-433px usmc logo svg large.png  Let's Talk  22:04, September 20, 2010 (UTC)

When is Oasis coming out anyways? Hopefullly before BO comes out, because I think it would be neat to have the redesign in place before it comes out. Darkman 4 02:00, September 21, 2010 (UTC)

Our texture green background is perfect at the moment, no-one needs to change it. 19:33, September 21, 2010 (UTC)

New background submission
With the new logo, I propose we change the wiki's skin to a Call of Duty: Black Ops-themed one. I've made a skin here to use, and I propose that we use that skin. -- 01:51, September 26, 2010 (UTC)

Update here too. 06:07, September 26, 2010 (UTC)

Looks pretty cool. Black Ops-themed, stylish, not too much black, I vote this skin (unless someone can contribute a better skin) - ULXtimate X 15:26, September 26, 2010 (UTC)

That looks good. I think we should apply the new logo and background now to see how it looks together. Also, JoePlay knows how to get the skin from monaco over to oasis, so maybe we could stick with it when Oasis goes live. Doc.Richtofen (  Talk  ) 15:36, September 26, 2010 (UTC)

Could the background be a bit lighter? It's not aesthetically pleasing. 18:11, September 26, 2010 (UTC)

I fully endorse CodExpert's skin. It looks stunning. --Callofduty4 18:16, September 26, 2010 (UTC)

Do you think this needs a vote? Doc.Richtofen (  Talk  ) 18:40, September 26, 2010 (UTC)

I wouldn't think it needs a vote but you know how the wiki always has it's detractors. And some people just love to argue a point just for the sake of arguing. I would put it up for vote just to be safe. I like the b/g BTW! Good work! <font color="Green"> Talk 00:26, September 27, 2010 (UTC)

I am not particularly fond of the dark background on this wiki. I believe it would go well elsewhere, but I prefer a light background for here. -- 00:43, September 27, 2010 (UTC)

I am particularly fond of the dark background on this wiki. I would prefer a dark background for here with the Black Ops theme. Full support. Juan José Rodriguez reportin'  for duty.  00:45, September 27, 2010 (UTC)

Favicon
I believe we should change the favicon as well as the logo and background. If we don't the favicon will be outdated and look out of place. The C out of the new logo would fit nicely. Doc.Richtofen (  Talk  ) 18:40, September 26, 2010 (UTC)

Unless we make the new C black instead of white, it will not be able to see for a lot of people, and adding a black background to it would look ugly in my opinion. I think that if we are to change it, we should make the new C black or a similarly dark color. -- 00:43, September 27, 2010 (UTC)

Yeah. Doc.Richtofen (  Talk  ) 19:09, September 27, 2010 (UTC)

Vote - New Background
Should we use CodExpert's background seen here?

Support

 * 1) 20PX_SIG.gif <font color="Green"> Talk  03:11, September 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2)  --Munchable901   <Contact Me!>   03:26, September 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * 3) -- 20:55, September 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * 4) Noblelogo.png<font color="Gray"> Helljumper "Remember where it all began..."
 * 1) -- 20:55, September 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * 2) Noblelogo.png<font color="Gray"> Helljumper "Remember where it all began..."

Neutral
-- 11:59, September 28, 2010 (UTC)