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DrJones
03-05-2004, 12:07 PM
I need some help with graphics (photoshop, gimp or something) if anyone is availible. It's nothing big, just some better looking graphics for my next version of Tetris. The concept behind the programing is pretty sweet (The AI learns how to play the game), so I want it not to look like ass.

Here is what the old version looks like:
http://www.mines.edu/students/p/pfchrist/board2.jpg

Which was me using some web design tutorials and lots of filters/plugins. I want something that looks a little nicer. Like this does:

http://www.mines.edu/students/p/pfchrist/tetr.JPG

Just something that looks friendly with a cool interface. The specs I need are the following:

http://www.mines.edu/students/p/pfchrist/board.jpg

(See how l33t my chopping skilz are?)

It's an 800 x 600 image, with the board taking up a 480 x 240 chunk somewhere in the middle. Each block will be 24 x 24 pixels. I have the old images I used for the block pieces, which I actually kind of like, so I might just reuse them.

Also the red text is just places I think might work to have things. The next piece and score are kind of self explanitory. The stats section will hold data on how well the model is currently performing (related to the AI). However the rest of it is up to you.

Anyone interested in putting something togeather for me? Not only will you get to help out in what will obviously be the coolest most awesomest tetris program ever written, but i'll also throw in a free detail for ya as well.

I already started working on the new code. I'm doing it in java now and just have some place holders for everything.

Skaterkid
03-05-2004, 12:49 PM
Damn, your chop looks like something I'd draw in 4th grade! :)

DrJones
03-05-2004, 01:47 PM
Damn, your chop looks like something I'd draw in 4th grade! :)

Which is exactly why I need help. :)

Thus I think it's a good idea to help someone with an area I excel at (detailing) in exchange for help in something they excel at (photoshop)

stu
03-05-2004, 02:56 PM
Are you suggesting that specialization and outsourcing are effiecent and cost effective answers to simple economic problems? Well you're right.

Bedlam
03-05-2004, 05:03 PM
Hrmm..maybe I'll play with it a bit tonight if I'm not too busy playing Ninja Gaiden. :)

-Bedlam

DrJones
03-05-2004, 07:06 PM
I have a really cool AI algorithm worked out... just want it to look pretty. I know someone here has to have a dirty car and be good with photoshop.

Brian
03-05-2004, 07:19 PM
I could use a detailing. I'll make one for ya.

DrJones
03-05-2004, 07:52 PM
I could use a detailing. I'll make one for ya.

That would actually be good. You have a garage right? I have a client down in the springs who needs his tricked out Lexus SUV detailed. However, he doesn't have a garage. Maybe we could work something out where I come down there some day and do both cars.

Brian
03-05-2004, 08:21 PM
That works for me. I'll come up with something, then you can tell me what you want changed. Any particular look or colors that you are going for?