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I need a new wallpaper, and I would very much like one that in some way has GamingOnLinux branding on it. Here's your chance to shine and win something.
Rules
1) Enter as many as you like
2) It must somehow have "GamingOnLinux.com" or "GamingOnLinux" on it and be easily readable
3) Ideally have it in a format that's easy to edit
4) No art taken directly from games (that includes screenshots, logos etc, it's a legal grey area)
5) You don't have to use our penguin logo!
Accepted licenses
All the wallpapers submitted will need to be under Creative Commons BY-4.0 or CC0
Since I will be using it for personal and GOL related uses, I need to be able to use it without restrictions, so those licenses seem fair to allow the same to others.
Where to host it
You can use any image upload website like imgur to upload it and link it in the comments.
Resolution and source files
Resolutions: At least 1920x1080, one that scales okay to higher and lower would be awesome.
Please keep the source file, I may need higher resolutions in future and may want to make adjustments. If the chosen winner does not have the source file, a new winner will be chosen.
What can I win?
Your choice, I can either donate £20 to a FOSS/Linux related project/website of your choice or you can be gifted games worth £20 from any store that accepts gifting games.
Don't feel bad if you want the games, not everyone can afford what they want it's totally cool either way!
When does it end
Sunday July 3rd 9PM UTC.
Winner chosen by me alone.
Go get creative!
I am hoping to do more fun little competitions like this as time goes on, stay tuned. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Rules
1) Enter as many as you like
2) It must somehow have "GamingOnLinux.com" or "GamingOnLinux" on it and be easily readable
3) Ideally have it in a format that's easy to edit
4) No art taken directly from games (that includes screenshots, logos etc, it's a legal grey area)
5) You don't have to use our penguin logo!
Accepted licenses
All the wallpapers submitted will need to be under Creative Commons BY-4.0 or CC0
Since I will be using it for personal and GOL related uses, I need to be able to use it without restrictions, so those licenses seem fair to allow the same to others.
Where to host it
You can use any image upload website like imgur to upload it and link it in the comments.
Resolution and source files
Resolutions: At least 1920x1080, one that scales okay to higher and lower would be awesome.
Please keep the source file, I may need higher resolutions in future and may want to make adjustments. If the chosen winner does not have the source file, a new winner will be chosen.
What can I win?
Your choice, I can either donate £20 to a FOSS/Linux related project/website of your choice or you can be gifted games worth £20 from any store that accepts gifting games.
Don't feel bad if you want the games, not everyone can afford what they want it's totally cool either way!
When does it end
Sunday July 3rd 9PM UTC.
Winner chosen by me alone.
Go get creative!
I am hoping to do more fun little competitions like this as time goes on, stay tuned. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Quoting: fbtI went through the horrible ordeal of dealing with the HTML email GOL has sent meHuh? If you have feedback about the website, please do use the forum. GOL sends both HTML and Plaintext email for comments btw.
Edit: sorted the issue after an IRC chat :)
Last edited by Liam Dawe on 27 June 2016 at 7:43 pm UTC
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[email protected] Jun 27, 2016
Quoting: intialonsoHere I go :
(the pixel penguin is a personal modification of this one (Creative Commons 3.0): http://opengameart.org/content/cute-retro-pixel-penguin-16x16
Please give me the source file and i will add materiall shadows on your wallpaper, is so cool.
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ElectricPrism Jun 27, 2016
Quoting: CreakQuoting: liamdaweI thought so as well. By seeing the other wallpapers with small games screenshots, I wasn't sure if you accepted "fair use" or not ;)Quoting: ElectricPrismHere's my entry - I edited my post on page 1 to include it aswell - it's 4k so it should scale to 1080p and 1440p well.While I think it is very cool, I wouldn't realistically be able to use it due to the inclusion of art from games. It's a big grey area when it comes to such things. Very cool design though and I'm sure others would love to use it!
http://imgur.com/6q0nlUR
Same goes for ~2 others I saw earlier, I can't use art directly from games (unless they have a clear license to expressly allow it somewhere).
But I admit this wallpaper is gorgeous :D
Thank you for your compliment, I just wanted to make something and put it out there that would improve Linux Gaming's persona.
It's my understanding that after a work is modified beyond a certain point it becomes a derivative work, thus each included image is not in its original form and subjugated to the same limitations for use similar to how anyone can take I think up to 15 second sound clip from a song and include it in their derivative work with no obligation (thus the entire techno genre).
I even considered doing a color mask over all the letters to make it more monochromatic however I love the personality of the color, and the emotionally charged statement to the world "Hey guys, Linux has AAA games!" that's the message I wanted to make.
Quoting: liamdaweQuoting: ElectricPrismHere's my entry - I edited my post on page 1 to include it aswell - it's 4k so it should scale to 1080p and 1440p well.While I think it is very cool, I wouldn't realistically be able to use it due to the inclusion of art from games. It's a big grey area when it comes to such things. Very cool design though and I'm sure others would love to use it!
http://imgur.com/6q0nlUR
Same goes for ~2 others I saw earlier, I can't use art directly from games (unless they have a clear license to expressly allow it somewhere).
If you still feel that way I'm sure I could do a rendition entirely from fan art, I'm not sure if it would strike the same emotional cord, in either case my main purpose was accomplished by creating something cool and sharing it with my friends :)
Say - give me the name of 6 different games (I would recommend a Variety of Genres and some AAA) and I'll try on some art under the CC to see if it's hot or not.
Last edited by ElectricPrism on 27 June 2016 at 9:41 pm UTC
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ElectricPrism Jun 27, 2016
Quoting: fbtI went through the horrible ordeal of dealing with the HTML email GOL has sent me to post this masterpiece:
You should get the official list of games on Linux and create a wallpaper including the name of all 2,500 and then do a overlay of a yellow penguin face on the ASCII so alls you see is Tux with game names in his form.
Oh and for others out there I found GOL uses the Ubuntu Font.
Also the colors:
Light Blue #001E2C
Dark Blue #006EA1
Grey #222222
You can get more colors using GColor3
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ElectricPrism Jun 28, 2016
This thread will probably sink since it's not pinned or anything or there's no link on the homepage.
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Any colors can be substituted upon request. Made in GIMP.
2560x1440
Last edited by artvandelay440 on 29 June 2016 at 12:44 am UTC
2560x1440
Last edited by artvandelay440 on 29 June 2016 at 12:44 am UTC
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acrazyplayer Jun 29, 2016
Another entry for me.
http://i.imgur.com/Tm6tCBY.png?1
Made in Inkscape with the svg available to edit.
Last edited by acrazyplayer on 29 June 2016 at 10:33 am UTC
http://i.imgur.com/Tm6tCBY.png?1
Made in Inkscape with the svg available to edit.
Last edited by acrazyplayer on 29 June 2016 at 10:33 am UTC
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Quoting: ElectricPrismIt's my understanding that after a work is modified beyond a certain point it becomes a derivative work, thus each included image is not in its original form and subjugated to the same limitations for use similar to how anyone can take I think up to 15 second sound clip from a song and include it in their derivative work with no obligation (thus the entire techno genre).You're right, there are some fair use laws about art (I think it's even around 30 seconds of music, but I have no idea for images and video games). But as Liam said, this is a gray area and I guess, since he's not a lawyer, he simply doesn't want to go there ;)
I even considered doing a color mask over all the letters to make it more monochromatic however I love the personality of the color, and the emotionally charged statement to the world "Hey guys, Linux has AAA games!" that's the message I wanted to make.
If you still feel that way I'm sure I could do a rendition entirely from fan art, I'm not sure if it would strike the same emotional cord, in either case my main purpose was accomplished by creating something cool and sharing it with my friends :)
Say - give me the name of 6 different games (I would recommend a Variety of Genres and some AAA) and I'll try on some art under the CC to see if it's hot or not.
I think the same goes with fan art (although their authors probably won't sue you if you use their work ;)), but if the fan art is under a free license, like CC-BY, I guess it's cool. Since CC-BY requires you to precise the author, you might have to add it at least in the meta data of the image.
About the games I'd like to see on a wallpaper, my main games are Dota2, Cities: Skylines, Broforce and Civilization. But I agree that fan art might not have the same impact as real screenshots... (you can still make your own wallpapers and post them on your own thread in the forum ;))
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