GU t-shirt idea competition

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Post 1

[Attachment 6645]As most of you are now aware, our Cafe Press merchandise store is now in full swing. For those of you who've already purchased goods, be sure to post some pictures unless you're the camera shy type, or a short Irishman with a Guinness belly (that's you, Reslo).

Anyway, as cool as it is to have a shirt with the GU logo on it, I'm sure you would love to see a bigger range to choose from. This is where you, the community, come into it. I'm after ideas for interesting and hopefully unique ideas. Examples might be similar to some of the nifty gaming shirts seen around the web, such as the evolution of man meeting an arcade cabinet or the "down, corner, right + punch" Hadouken Street Fighter shirts. How about a deformation of the GU logo - similar to what Blues News once did with their site logo on a regular basis?

It could simply be a witty games related slogan, or something that represents what is quintessentially Gamers-Underground.com for you. Perhaps a picture of Hitler with Paladin's face super-imposed (our self-appointed Spell-Nazi), or that decade-old photo of me with a bowl cut gone wrong that never seems to disappear.

You can suggest ideas in the comments of this article or a private message to me, or if you're feeling especially creative you can provide artwork for the print. The best suggestions will become purchasable items in the GU store - and if your idea gets in, you get a shirt featuring it for free. Additionally, the very best will also have a Steam game of their choice gifted to them.

Get your thinking caps on, and get those ideas in. You've got until March 31st!

Post 2

yeeeeeeeees the bowl cut shot with the slogan "You will ALWAYS be cooler than this guy" =)

Post 3

Let's be realistic - no one wants a shirt with a photo of me on it. :P

Post 4

Reslo's sig Sums it up for me

GU - giving everyone the freedom to post whatever they want...
so long as we can all pay them out if they missed an earlier thread on the same topic!

Post 5

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Post 6

How about a T-Shirt with everyones avatars on the back? (those who post on a regular enough basis).

Could be a bit of a mish-mash I suppose... thinking hat remains on.

Post 7

actually that could work, you could do it like those image collages that make a larger picture, only shift the hue of all the images so they're all in the yellowy band the GU logo occupies :)

Post 8

wet t-shirt competition anyone?

Post 9

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Post 10

Quote from Aegis;380029:
actually that could work, you could do it like those image collages that make a larger picture, only shift the hue of all the images so they're all in the yellowy band the GU logo occupies :)

I like it.

Post 11

Quote from Aegis;380029:
actually that could work, you could do it like those image collages that make a larger picture, only shift the hue of all the images so they're all in the yellowy band the GU logo occupies :)

There's actually a program about that does this for you. Can't remember what it's called. *shrugs*

From what I can tell Cafe Press is such an easy platform at add designs to. Why don't we just get individual shirts made up with our GU usernames on them? That way we drum up more money for the site! I dunno. It could work.

Post 12

yeah i know - that's why i suggested it - screw doing it by hand, and i'm not sure PS batch files have quite the level of control you'd need :)

Post 13

Quote from ;:

Having a huge series of our avatars make up the "GU" is a great idea. But is it Reslo's or Aegis'? :P

Post 14

Reslo's idea :)

Post 15

Quote from ;:

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Silly sketches :D

Post 16

here's an idea, not sure the best way to put it onto a shirt, or even if it will work.

[Image: http://www.mattephotography.com/gu-toob.jpg]

I also think that the idea of a big GU logo and web address on the back (with the GU bit made from avatars is a cool idea).

Post 17

Happy, Kernal - Now there's some effort.

Keep the ideas coming (and for those of you without Photoshop, remember that it's just ideas we're after - anything extra is a bonus).

Does anyone know where this automated collage thing might be found? For the GU avatar logo?

Post 18

Quote from rec;380086:
Happy, Kernal - Now there's some effort.

Keep the ideas coming (and for those of you without Photoshop, remember that it's just ideas we're after - anything extra is a bonus).

Does anyone know where this automated collage thing might be found? For the GU avatar logo?

Shape Collage - Free Automatic Photo Collage Maker this might do the trick...

Post 19

I propose a series of T-Shirts(or steins).

"GU: The clean scent of spice and dark fruit."
"GU: The pour appears as if it were cloudy lemon-water."
"GU: The head laces well, but is generally quite shallow."

Post 20

or perhaps...

[Image: http://www.mattephotography.com/gu-mumble.jpg]

Post 21

Classic Morge. Such a low blow! You could at least get the terminology right. :D

Kernal - Maybe on the back we could have "or kickban!" :P

Post 22

Quote from rec;380090:
Classic Morge. Such a low blow! You could at least get the terminology right. :D

Kernal - Maybe on the back we could have "or kickban!" :P

YUP I LIKE! :)

Post 23

An idea of what Ronan's collage idea could look like...

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It features 150 of GU's most recently active users.

Post 24

Quote from rec;380090:
Classic Morge. Such a low blow! You could at least get the terminology right. :D
All quoted from your beer reviews or ones you quoted from other sites.

Post 25

Well, damn. I clearly need to brush up on my language in reviews - or stop quoting others. :P

Post 26

with the GU logo on the back =)

[Image: http://www.legalwarfare.com/downloads/GUshirt.jpg]

Post 27

Haha! :D

PS have you people forgotten how to attach images? :)

Post 28

[hos]rec is now Away.
gu.Aegis: i cant post attachments anymore? :o
gu.Aegis: oh it's just when replying to articles you cant :/

:P

Post 29

I'm not actually at home - when I'm on Steam it's via RDP.

Might be a permissions issue. I'll check it out.

Post 30

Oh on the topic of uploading pictures: Recently Updated Albums

That'll work to. You can upload there, and then IMG BBCODE your uploaded image URL. Albums haven't been used much, but they are indeed here!

Post 31

Quote from ;:

Here are a few samples. Number two was a bit crappy but you get the idea
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Post 32

Albums work sometimes ?

Post 33

Going hard Crazy! Keep in mind that the maximum area (front or back) is 10in x 10in, centered - unfortunately.

12 days left guys!

Post 34

Quote from ;:

Oh Bugger, wel bored shitless so wil come up with some others :)

Post 35

Quote from rec;380095:
An idea of what Ronan's collage idea could look like...

[Attachment 6659]

It features 150 of GU's most recently active users.

I likes it.

Post 36

7 days left to get some ideas and/or artwork in guys.

Post 37

i need a screenshot from BFBC2 - fraps the way to go? (finally have time now as my Alice trip is finished)

Post 38

Yeah Fraps will take care of that for you. Alternatively - Print Screen. :P

Post 39

Why is there a maximum size rec any reason? I know what i can do with shirts and there aint no maximum size, no tthat the bloody machine working properly again.

Post 40

10in x 10in is the maximum Cafe Press accept - I'm not sure why they've instigated those restrictions.

Post 41

print screen has never worked for me in that game without taking focus out of the game itself (alt+enter swap to desktop) - if it was that easy they wouldnt have mentioned it as an open issue in that bugs thread ;P

Post 42

[Image: http://www.mattephotography.com/gu-hyper-buttercup.jpg]

:)

Post 43

here's my drafts

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Post 44

Sorry I only got paint skillz, Feel free to edit and claim the prize.

[Image: http://gamers-underground.com/members/psyave-albums-blarg-vomit-picture6739-tshirt.jpg]

Post 45

Cheers for the submissions! Just a couple days left peeps.

Post 46

Quote from ;:

ewoo made this with 0's and 1's 8)
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Post 47

Sticky keyboard my arse...

Post 48

Quote from ResLo;381018:
Sticky keyboard my arse...
It gave me the idea :icon_idea:

Post 49

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gu hq

Post 50

OK its been over a week. Pick a winner already and lodge the design with CafePress so I can order one along with the rest of the stuff for my 2nd shipment.

Post 51

I'm in the middle of creating one of the ideas/concepts put forward. Once done I'll throw them up and announce the winners.

Post 52

Quote from ResLo;381523:
OK its been over a week. Pick a winner already and lodge the design with CafePress so I can order one along with the rest of the stuff for my 2nd shipment.

Shotgun ordering with you halve the shipping fee :D

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Post 53

Quote from rec;381525:
I'm in the middle of creating one of the ideas/concepts put forward. Once done I'll throw them up and announce the winners.

Cafe press sent me an email for free shipping on orders over $50, so extract the digit rec.!

Post 54

I've been procrastinating getting this winning idea done up for use. Will get have it up over the next few days.

Post 55

bump for the lazy art bitch ;P

Post 56

Argh! My bad. Grandinferno's in town, a fellow graphic designer (and obviously GU'er), and he has also been like "wtf mayte" about this. I'll use his presence as motivation to get it done before he leaves. Or maybe I'll get him to design it. :P

Post 57

bah :P

Post 58

+1

Post 59

black sheep.

Post 60

have you any wool?

Post 61

no sir, no sir, cos rec's a lazy cunt.

Post 62

Cunt doesn't rhyme with wool, you fail.

Post 63

it rhymed with the concept i was going for though.

Post 64

speaking of cunts, are you done yet? :P

Post 65

Spoke with rec Sunday night about this, yet more lies were told.

Post 66

no he's toying with his avatar to much :P

Post 67

High res version of Ronan's avatar collage idea finalised, and ready for purchase.

However, we've changed store location. We're no longer using Cafe Press, and have switched to a similar service provider based in Australia. The products delivered from Cafe Press were of poor print quality, so hopefully there's an improvement here. At very least, the new store means lower prices and quicker shipping times.

Oh, and shipping is free.

GUstore

Ronan, I'll get your avatar collage shirt sent off to you asap, just let me know what colour and t-shirt type you want. And also what Steam game you want.

Psyave, I thought your headshot evolution idea was pretty nifty too. I'll get that done up and have a shirt sent your way with that on it too.

Post 68

res, you should get peggle extreme IMO

Post 69

or the just cause 2 Boom Pack DLC =)

Post 70

Regular cut
Size L
Colour Olive
Can you add my tag [ResLo] at the back top centre?

Game - F1 2010 :P

Post 71

Article: GU t-shirt idea competition

You're using your free game gift to pre-order!? Cheeky Irish bastard. ;)

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Post 72

If you don't ask you don't get....

Post 73

Just ordered your shirt for you Ronan.

Post 74

Cool,

Posted to me or do I collect it from you later this month?

Post 75

Wasn't sure of your addy, so you can grab it from me when you're in Brissy for the rugby.

Post 76

Addy.... Brissy... Paladin must be spinning in his virtual grave.

Post 77

Quote from ResLo;384475:
Addy.... Brissy... Paladin must be spinning in his virtual grave.

Like Adriana Xenides? See what I did there? No? Too soon? ;)

Post 78

She's been dead for years, just her body didn't know it yet.
(At least her career was).