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Dave McKelvey	Aug 30 2009, 08:31:25 AM Post #1
Seventh Year. Lori rocks! But srsly, Morgan is the best! I love Malynne! But not as much as I LOVE ANNA AND LORI. BUT MORGAN STILL PWNS THEM ALL, THE END. I love Meg she is so awesome and epic. Did I mention how silly Jess is? Posts: 3,433 Group: Slytherin Prefect (Head Administrator) Member #7 Joined: Jan 2 2007 Gender Male Blood Status Pureblood Age 21 Location Canada, eh? Real Name Dave Character Age 17 RP Relationship Status What is this I don't even? RP Location The Room of Requirement	So this has been on my mind for a while. I know that we have a lot of banners at the top of the page that randomly rotate when you refresh the page, but then I thought... would it hurt to have more? The answer, of course, is NO! I would therefore like to extend the opportunity for anyone with decent (good) Photoshop/whatever skills to make some more banners. All of the current ones are good, but I think it would be nice to see some house banners (Ravenclaw, Slytherin, etc.) that have updated characters on them (though that doesn't mean we're getting rid of the current ones!) Oh, and like, you know, maybe actually have me (Orlando Bloom) on them. Oh, and Jordanna's avatar too (just not with short hair lol oh God). But yeah, we want to include everyone, right? >_> So yeah, who wants to make some updated banners? I've chosen to make this a more public thing as opposed to posting it in the private admin forum because, not only do I not want to pressure our usual Photoshoppers into doing even moar fantastic (read: FANTASTIC) artwork for the site, but I'd like it to be known that everyone's work is appreciated and that all members are free to contribute. I do have to say, though, that these things go on the front page (and are the first thing visitors see since it's right at the top), so it can't suck/be messy. I don't expect to have my awesome pictures that I did in MS Paint to be in the banner rotations, so neither should anyone else. So if it doesn't live up to everyone's expectations, it won't be put up, but perhaps our more experienced shoopers can give some constructive criticisms. Banners must be 800 x 300 pixels. If you notice, the current banners are 780x272. Don't ask me why, but I think it's because our old site was stuck at 800 pixels wide, so the banners had to be shrunk slightly to accommodate for the borders and such. Therefore, do not use the current banners as a template for size. Lettering on banners should be easily legible from several feet away on any monitor. Please be conscious of the way the text's colour contrasts to the background picture; it should be very clearly legible. I personally have to squint to tell what the KOW banner says on it, so could the author maybe brighten the picture (or just the text) a bit? One more thing. Banners should say "Hogwarts Interactive Role Play" or maybe "HIRP" (exactly as written) somewhere on them to dissuade visitors from other sites from stealing them, though this is not mandatory. And yes, it does happen. On another note, could the original authors of the current banners link me to a 800x300 version of the banners we have up now? I resized all of the banners to 780x272 to coincide with the ones we had, but I'd like to bring them all up to the proper size so they line up with the bar at the top. If the one you have is like 800x299 or something like that, don't worry about it. If you don't have an original that is bigger, see if you can stretch it a bit without losing quality, and save them at the proper size from now on, and keep a copy of your work just incase.
	Plot with Dave here! Updated for Sixth Year! Plot with my female Slytherin Jordanna here! Plot with my Gryffindor Jack here! Slytherin Chaser


Precious Hindert	Aug 30 2009, 11:52:28 AM Post #2
Seventh Year Posts: 1,804 Group: Slytherin Member #399 Joined: May 7 2008 Age 17 Location Omsk Real Name Sventla Character Age 18 RP Relationship Status marrying Collin Wickham RP Location Great Hall	Dave McKelvey Oh, and like, you know, maybe actually have me (Orlando Bloom) on them. Yeah and put me right next to him. lmao. I didn't get on the last one, just sayin'. (Not complaining, just throwing it out there) But I know the new ones are going to turn out great.
	who are you? are you in touch with all your darkest fantasies? have you created a life for yourself where you're free to experience them? I have. I am crazy, but I am free


Kane Resultran	Aug 30 2009, 04:41:34 PM Post #3
Seventh Year; Ravenclaw Quidditch Captain; His Royal High and Mighty Godly Modship Posts: 1,209 Group: Ravenclaw (Moderator) Member #432 Joined: May 29 2008 Age 16 Real Name Josh Character Age 17 RP Relationship Status Single	I'd like to have my characters on there, lmao. Neither Kane, Wynn, Maverick, Peckle, Meriadoc (my Durmstrang), nor DMM got onto any of the banners (: It's cool, though. Edited by Kane Resultran, Aug 30 2009, 05:34:29 PM.
	THANKS FOR MAKING THIS SIGNATURE JENN YOU'RE SERIOUSLY THE MOST FABULOUS ADMIN EVER. <333 Character Sheet


Mitchell Kalvor	Aug 30 2009, 05:18:05 PM Post #4
Sixth Year Posts: 1,655 Group: Slytherin Member #843 Joined: Mar 10 2009 Age 16 Location England Real Name Shannon Character Age 17	Lol. It looks like not that many people actually got on there, to be honest. So perhaps this time around, it'll be great because everyone will be on the banners. I mean, like Kane and Preci, none of mine were on there, but I'm not actually bothered by it. Just want to say, that I'm looking forward to seeing them. As I have absoloutely no skill in that sort of thing, I'll sit back and watch kthanks.
	Thank you, Margo!<3


Deleted User	Aug 30 2009, 06:45:31 PM Post #5
Deleted User	Mitchell Kalvor Aug 30 2009, 05:18:05 PM Lol. It looks like not that many people actually got on there, to be honest. So perhaps this time around, it'll be great because everyone will be on the banners. I mean, like Kane and Preci, none of mine were on there, but I'm not actually bothered by it. Just want to say, that I'm looking forward to seeing them. As I have absoloutely no skill in that sort of thing, I'll sit back and watch kthanks. I think it would look really crowded if we tried to put EVERYONE on there. Obviously, the bigger characters got priority for two reasons: most of them were created and owned by staff and administrators, and because they stand out more as staff and admins were the ones who made them. That being said, a good number of those characters that are on the current banners are hardly used, so they could be replaced with some others. Getting everyone on there though would be next to impossible. I think everyone who has multiple characters might have to settle for one or two at the most being on a banner, and obviously, those characters such as Ian, Tristan, Katriane, !Xabbu, Addie, Hellius, Emma, Bellatrix, and Julian should appear in any banner for their respective houses, as those characters are central to the site's plot. I definitely want to see more of the rest of our members on these things, but we may need to work it out so that most people get at least ONE of their characters on a banner. I don't think its possible for everyone to, though.
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Horacio DuMaine	Aug 30 2009, 07:09:05 PM Post #6
Fifth Year Posts: 150 Group: Slytherin Member #1,045 Joined: Jul 22 2009	For what it's worth, don't feel pushed to put me on any banners. I'm hardly fussed. winks With that said, I'm absolutely rubbish at anything to do with computers, and that includes photoshop. Look forward to seeing whatever is come up with though.



Deleted User	Aug 30 2009, 07:43:01 PM Post #7
Deleted User	Oh, and if someone decides to do a new Gryffindor banner, then can you please replace that picture of Terrance Howard up there with a younger-looking one for !Xabbu? If you have to, you can just rip one of the ones from my sig/avatar.
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Dave McKelvey	Aug 31 2009, 05:40:59 PM Post #8
Seventh Year. Lori rocks! But srsly, Morgan is the best! I love Malynne! But not as much as I LOVE ANNA AND LORI. BUT MORGAN STILL PWNS THEM ALL, THE END. I love Meg she is so awesome and epic. Did I mention how silly Jess is? Posts: 3,433 Group: Slytherin Prefect (Head Administrator) Member #7 Joined: Jan 2 2007 Gender Male Blood Status Pureblood Age 21 Location Canada, eh? Real Name Dave Character Age 17 RP Relationship Status What is this I don't even? RP Location The Room of Requirement	Hmm, Ian does bring up a good point. Putting everyone in one banner (at least all the active people) may be a bit of a stretch, but then again, it's only like 15-20 (active) people per house, is it not? I'd say someone give it a shot maybe and see how it turns out. Emma's banner for the professors turned out great. I especially like how it doesn't really have much of a background; the picture is pretty much just composed of faces. If it doesn't work out, I'd say maybe some group banners are in order? Like say, have a few groups of Slytherin characters in one banner, then a different group in another. I know this doesn't obviously work for every house, as not every house has clear divisions or "cliques" within them, but there are several things that can be done. Boys only, girls only, the "good" guys, the "bad" guys, different cliques, Julian and his hoes, etc. And besides, no one said they all had to be the same house, right? I think it would be neat to show some of the interhouse friendships and whatnot. With that said, however, regular house banners would also be fine, just thought I'd throw around some ideas.
	Plot with Dave here! Updated for Sixth Year! Plot with my female Slytherin Jordanna here! Plot with my Gryffindor Jack here! Slytherin Chaser


Alastor Moody	Aug 31 2009, 07:51:52 PM Post #9
Ex-auror Posts: 119 Group: External Citizen Member #849 Joined: Mar 18 2009 Age Why do you want to know that? Location You think I'm stupid enough to tell you that? Constant vigilance!	Dave McKelvey Aug 31 2009, 05:40:59 PM Hmm, Ian does bring up a good point. Putting everyone in one banner (at least all the active people) may be a bit of a stretch, but then again, it's only like 15-20 (active) people per house, is it not? I'd say someone give it a shot maybe and see how it turns out. Emma's banner for the professors turned out great. I especially like how it doesn't really have much of a background; the picture is pretty much just composed of faces. If it doesn't work out, I'd say maybe some group banners are in order? Like say, have a few groups of Slytherin characters in one banner, then a different group in another. I know this doesn't obviously work for every house, as not every house has clear divisions or "cliques" within them, but there are several things that can be done. Boys only, girls only, the "good" guys, the "bad" guys, different cliques, Julian and his hoes, etc. And besides, no one said they all had to be the same house, right? I think it would be neat to show some of the interhouse friendships and whatnot. With that said, however, regular house banners would also be fine, just thought I'd throw around some ideas. Yeah, the way Em did the Professors' banner worked out well, but I'd hate to see every banner up there look just like that. And, also, I'm not even sure if its even 10 active users per house on average. I should also bring up the banners we currently have. See how the ones for the four houses match? And each has something on them that signifies "this is Slytherin" or "this is Gryffindor"? And how most of the banners have symbols that signify what they're about? I'd hate to loose that, so factor that into your decisions on how you're going to re-do them, anyone who decides to make a new one. Especially the part about the four house ones matching.
	Signature by the talented Tinsley Carmichael


Kane Resultran	Aug 31 2009, 10:27:01 PM Post #10
Seventh Year; Ravenclaw Quidditch Captain; His Royal High and Mighty Godly Modship Posts: 1,209 Group: Ravenclaw (Moderator) Member #432 Joined: May 29 2008 Age 16 Real Name Josh Character Age 17 RP Relationship Status Single	Dave Boys only, girls only, the "good" guys, the "bad" guys, different cliques, Julian and his hoes, etc. Roflcopter
	THANKS FOR MAKING THIS SIGNATURE JENN YOU'RE SERIOUSLY THE MOST FABULOUS ADMIN EVER. <333 Character Sheet


Deleted User	Sep 2 2009, 02:31:38 PM Post #11
Deleted User	This could be used if someone wants to add text to it. I couldn't get any text to look right. Either way, enjoy. http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e165/thequirkyfarmgirl/InCrowd.png
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Mitchell Kalvor	Sep 2 2009, 02:46:17 PM Post #12
Sixth Year Posts: 1,655 Group: Slytherin Member #843 Joined: Mar 10 2009 Age 16 Location England Real Name Shannon Character Age 17	Tinsley and her army!! Sorry, had to be said. xP
	Thank you, Margo!<3


Precious Hindert	Sep 4 2009, 09:50:57 PM Post #13
Seventh Year Posts: 1,804 Group: Slytherin Member #399 Joined: May 7 2008 Age 17 Location Omsk Real Name Sventla Character Age 18 RP Relationship Status marrying Collin Wickham RP Location Great Hall	OHMYGAWD IT'S PRECI. Label it! Label it! I want it up! It looks awehhhsommee.
	who are you? are you in touch with all your darkest fantasies? have you created a life for yourself where you're free to experience them? I have. I am crazy, but I am free


Oscar Loughlin	Sep 5 2009, 05:42:44 AM Post #14
Sixth Year Posts: 645 Group: Gryffindor Member #1,078 Joined: Aug 4 2009	Love the new Gryffindor Banner that's appeared, any chance of being included in one in future next to Daniela possibly?
	Credit for Sig goes to June Gryffindor Chaser


Dave McKelvey	Sep 5 2009, 03:59:49 PM Post #15
Seventh Year. Lori rocks! But srsly, Morgan is the best! I love Malynne! But not as much as I LOVE ANNA AND LORI. BUT MORGAN STILL PWNS THEM ALL, THE END. I love Meg she is so awesome and epic. Did I mention how silly Jess is? Posts: 3,433 Group: Slytherin Prefect (Head Administrator) Member #7 Joined: Jan 2 2007 Gender Male Blood Status Pureblood Age 21 Location Canada, eh? Real Name Dave Character Age 17 RP Relationship Status What is this I don't even? RP Location The Room of Requirement	There's a new Gryffindor banner?
	Plot with Dave here! Updated for Sixth Year! Plot with my female Slytherin Jordanna here! Plot with my Gryffindor Jack here! Slytherin Chaser


Sierra Fillipelli	Sep 5 2009, 04:17:24 PM Post #16
Sixth Year Posts: 292 Group: Slytherin Member #1,106 Joined: Aug 28 2009 Age 14 Location The Moon	I don't think so. Rayanne Garner used to have Brittany Snow. He thought it was Daniela.
	we are not that different from each other, we just want somebody to discover who we really are when we drop our guard.


Oscar Loughlin	Sep 6 2009, 04:31:33 PM Post #17
Sixth Year Posts: 645 Group: Gryffindor Member #1,078 Joined: Aug 4 2009	Yeah....bad times for me there :s. Still, not as embarrassing when I couldn't figure out where I had seen the girl in John Tucker Must Die. xD But if a new Gryffindor Banner is made I'd still like to feature
	Credit for Sig goes to June Gryffindor Chaser


Dave McKelvey	Sep 25 2009, 09:27:01 AM Post #18
Seventh Year. Lori rocks! But srsly, Morgan is the best! I love Malynne! But not as much as I LOVE ANNA AND LORI. BUT MORGAN STILL PWNS THEM ALL, THE END. I love Meg she is so awesome and epic. Did I mention how silly Jess is? Posts: 3,433 Group: Slytherin Prefect (Head Administrator) Member #7 Joined: Jan 2 2007 Gender Male Blood Status Pureblood Age 21 Location Canada, eh? Real Name Dave Character Age 17 RP Relationship Status What is this I don't even? RP Location The Room of Requirement	MOAR. But seriously, are all the Shoopers on vacation?
	Plot with Dave here! Updated for Sixth Year! Plot with my female Slytherin Jordanna here! Plot with my Gryffindor Jack here! Slytherin Chaser


June Brooks	Sep 26 2009, 08:05:03 AM Post #19
Posts: 822 Group: Hufflepuff Member #578 Joined: Aug 26 2008 Age 19 Location Among the vikings Real Name Annie Character Age 17 (I think?)	One of them is too terrified to try.
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Dave McKelvey	Oct 7 2009, 12:30:56 PM Post #20
Seventh Year. Lori rocks! But srsly, Morgan is the best! I love Malynne! But not as much as I LOVE ANNA AND LORI. BUT MORGAN STILL PWNS THEM ALL, THE END. I love Meg she is so awesome and epic. Did I mention how silly Jess is? Posts: 3,433 Group: Slytherin Prefect (Head Administrator) Member #7 Joined: Jan 2 2007 Gender Male Blood Status Pureblood Age 21 Location Canada, eh? Real Name Dave Character Age 17 RP Relationship Status What is this I don't even? RP Location The Room of Requirement	Hmm, is everyone that busy?
	Plot with Dave here! Updated for Sixth Year! Plot with my female Slytherin Jordanna here! Plot with my Gryffindor Jack here! Slytherin Chaser


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