Deck the Threads - Design an Everypony Theme

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  1. Tyro D. Fox

    Tyro D. Fox Ho, hog, heg! I can does Game Dev thing, yes!
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    Now, this is either going to be a fantastic idea or the most incredible catastrophe possible. Some of the best ideas tend to fall between those two categories, I think.

    So, I was looking around and found a small bundle of games we've had locked up for a competition that didn't go through or something. I honestly can't remember what these are for so...OK! Let's give them away.

    These things are quite old. One of the prizes on offer being a copy of the original 'The Binding of Isaac' with DLC. We also have Magicka (with 2 DLC), Natural Selection, Sanctum 2 and Garry's Mod among some other stuff. So, we threw on another bundle of stuff to keep the deal sweet. This has stuff like Overlord 1 and 2 + expansion pack, Hospital Tycoon and some Grid games.

    OK, so they're both Humble Bundles but they're to bait the hook as it were. If you haven't guessed from the title, we'd like you to make us a Forum Theme.

    The bare minimum is to design the colours and such for the Front Page. If you want to add extra stuff to what you come up with, that's pretty neat but we're only looking for a front page.

    That includes a design for the Logo, the nav bar, the side bar and the look of at least one forum on the front page. So...Roughly this:

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    That's good! That little spot there (except for the Big, Green Bar at the top, that's staff stuff, don't worry (don't worry about that Report)). Use pencils, use paint, use Microsoft Paint. Your photoshop skills will pay off here.

    Once you have something to show, submit it to me via a Conversation/PM or to S.P.I.K.E at spike@everypony.com as well as any extra details you think would make your Theme a cut above the rest.

    You have until...ooo, there's two major holidays happening so we'll have to push it into the new year. The 17th of January, 2016 seems like plenty of time for this.

    Get your entries in by then and you can not only win but get your vision plastered across the site. You have games (of which we might throw on extra stuff too because we really would like a new Theme) but you also have that tear in your eye from seeing your good work done all year round.

    A Few Good Ideas:

    • Ponies! The original Everypony had Pony themes, why not make your own?
    • Seasons! The theme we use all the time was originally intended as a 'Spring' theme. Why not Summer, Winter and Autumn?
    • Villains! Because they're awesome. People liked the old Changeling theme. Maybe you could strike it rich again with one of those!
    • Staff Members! Because...sometimes flattery works...
    • Other TV Shows! Because if we ponify them, it's all good!
    • Moods! The site too bright? Try a miserable tone or happy? Or meloncolly? Or nostalgic? I dunno...
    • Games! Because ponifying is fun!
    • Ponies! Did I mention we were a pony site? The hints and clues are there.
    Remember! Just the front page. Send to me (or a kindly staff member if you want) via PM/Conversation or via email to spike@everypony.com. In by, the 17th of January, 2016.

    Good luck!
     
  2. Flutteryshy

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    Extra points (at least from me) if you make it all about the best mod...

    Nope, its SoulEmber
     
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    Soul is pretty cool as far as dudes go. I wish I could be like him.

    *sighs dreamily*
     
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    Wait, when did this happen?! Thank you though, that means a lot. :smile2: I will give you both so many hugs if I meet you out there in the real world.
     
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    hmmm.... I might have an idea, but I'm not sure I could be able to properly use a computer program to make something different without a mouse. You said we were allowed pencils and paper right?
     
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    i have an idea, but not the time or tools to do it. #phonessuck
     
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