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Theme: FatalE port

Theme: FatalE port Troubleshooting 50 posts Jan 1, 2003 — Jan 9, 2003

#1 Wed, 1 Jan 2003 - 20:09

Well I caved in and decided not to wait for the much-anticipated update to themepark and go ahead and start in on my next project. I got permission to do the official OS X port of the FatalE theme originally designed by KoL. Unlike my Watercolor port, this is going to be as true of a port as I can make it, with only minor cosmetic changes and adaptations along the way. KoL has sent me the original resource files (bitmap's and png's) to help out ... man do they have it easy. This particular theme consists of 167 resource files, which is incredibly small in comparison to the numerous files that need to be modified for an OS X theme, as well as the never ending duplicate pxm's ... so I'm working with what I have received and plan on making the rest of the theme integrate well with the final design.

The Preview:
http://mypage.siu.edu/bmuhlach/projects.html

[Preparing for flame]

1) "but it's just another Windows theme port"
-- yeah, but it's a kick *** theme

2) "but it's just another grayscale theme"
-- true, but it works well and it's very sleek looking IMO.

3) "what's with the stupid apple menu icon"
-- it's based on the Start Button in the original theme and I like it a lot so back off

4) "this looks like ChosenOS"
-- it's not, both themes are very unique and it will become more apparent once this theme is finished (or you could just compare the original FatalE and ChosenOS themes for Windows).

With that said, I really don't expect this theme to be all that well received because it is just another grayscale theme but I'm still gonna pursue it and hopefully I can finish it without pulling all of my hair out. I really love this design, and I think it's worth the time and effort that goes into making a theme.

ps - alternate widgets are planned for graphite.

::carbon::

#2 Wed, 1 Jan 2003 - 20:23

Nice, Your treatening Watercolor on my computer, Will be a though decition

I don't care where it came from (as long as its not one of those hideous winblows themes

)

#3 Wed, 1 Jan 2003 - 20:53

Nice! I think it's better than ChosenOS's 100% black line (this one doesn't look good with shadow and eye candies in OS X)

I think it's perfect except the toolbar button which seem odd in some way. Maybe flip it vertically and then cut the right window corner diagonally to match the toolbar button (parallel)? If you like to keep the corner then just ignore my suggestion

I'd love to try it out when it's ready

#4 Wed, 1 Jan 2003 - 21:29

Quote:

Originally posted by Adam Betts:
Nice! I think it's better than ChosenOS's 100% black line (this one doesn't look good with shadow and eye candies in OS X)

I think it's perfect except the toolbar button which seem odd in some way. Maybe flip it vertically and then cut the right window corner diagonally to match the toolbar button (parallel)? If you like to keep the corner then just ignore my suggestion

I'd love to try it out when it's ready

I agree, and the apple menu looks funky as well. Otherwise, quite nice.

#5 Wed, 1 Jan 2003 - 21:45

KEEN!

#6 Wed, 1 Jan 2003 - 21:55

Wow, this was a pretty good design on XP but it looks even better on OS X. Much better than ChosenOS in my opinion.

#7 Wed, 1 Jan 2003 - 21:56

wow! Pretty nice.

#8 Wed, 1 Jan 2003 - 22:08

Tight. I like the Apple menu icon. Although all those lines visible with the inactive scroll elements looks way busier than anything else in the theme, maybe just remove theme and leave it smooth looking inactive.

#9 Wed, 1 Jan 2003 - 23:11

Looks good, but I agree with Swiz on the inactive windows. I'll try it out once it's done. You gonna port the icons too? If you need help, let me know.

And to people that don't like grayscale themes...I say too bad. There's always room for more in my book. I totally dig themes in grayscale or with muted colors.

#10 Wed, 1 Jan 2003 - 23:52

Wagmedia, that would be great if you could do the icons for this theme eventually. It's still a ways off so there's not rush, but if you're still interested I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks
-Carbon

#11 Thu, 2 Jan 2003 - 00:13

I really liked this theme on Windows, un/fortunatly I had to stick with the one I was developing, but I dont really regret it

This theme suits OS X' futuristicness though.

Chris

#12 Thu, 2 Jan 2003 - 00:44

Ooooooh...Very nice Carbon. Very nice indeed.

1. It does indeed look very cool and sleek.
2. The apple menu looks great. I'm tired of the boring Apple logo. I like this one. Very...Cool.

3. This theme looks very kick ass.

Everybody Runs

#13 Thu, 2 Jan 2003 - 00:49

I'd like to see it in some dull, flat colors. If you're interested, I'll gladly work on a variation or two. Drop me a line.

#14 Thu, 2 Jan 2003 - 01:45

I've never seen this theme before, but from your alpha snapshot i think it's great. I'll be checking your progress on this one.

I have just one suggestion so far: i think the toolbar button would look better if it was a full rectangle, rather that that diagonal right end.

Keep up the good work Carbon!

#15 Thu, 2 Jan 2003 - 03:40

Quote:

Originally posted by CarbonG4:
...I really don't expect this theme to be all that well received because it is just another grayscale theme but I'm still gonna pursue it and hopefully I can finish it without pulling all of my hair out. I really love this design, and I think it's worth the time and effort that goes into making a theme.
::carbon::

Carbon: I'm glad you like something enough to "port" it from the PC folks. This is what I have been wondering. There are some really talented folks designing GUI themes on the PC side and they seem to port OSX themes quite well. Why not do the same (if you like & get permission) port themes from them? I say go for it. The guy seems skilled and I have no doubt that you're gonna make a sweet, kick-a$$ theme out of it.

Now if only someone would make some nice cursors to go along with these nice themes.

#16 Thu, 2 Jan 2003 - 06:00

Wow, looking really good!
I like the dark area with sharp edges in the window titlebars.

#17 Thu, 2 Jan 2003 - 06:35

Looks very good... but euhm.. I kinda miss the apple logo

Maybe a graphite version with the normal apple logo if that's possible ?

Keep up the good work, I really like your watercolor theme

#18 Thu, 2 Jan 2003 - 08:22

or an abstracted geometric version of the Apple logo...:-)

#19 Thu, 2 Jan 2003 - 08:37

I'd totally do the icons for this theme whenever it's ready to be done. Just let me know when you're getting close so I can get that project into my work queue.

#20 Thu, 2 Jan 2003 - 08:38

Thanks for all the feedback guys, it has been good. I don't necessarily agree with it all of the time but in this case I still have options, as I can do the alternative elements for those who select 'graphite' in system preferences. Right now the plan is to add in a more traditional Apple Menu and a rectangular Toolbar widget in graphite. I still have to look into the toolbar widget -- I know you can change it between the blue/graphite setting but I don't know if the new "Metal Widgets Set" that they added for 10.2.3 has both blue and graphite toolbar widgets. I simply need to get around to updating to 10.2.3 sometime...

::carbon::

#21 Thu, 2 Jan 2003 - 08:42

Quote:

Originally posted by TheIceMan:
Carbon: I'm glad you like something enough to "port" it from the PC folks. This is what I have been wondering. There are some really talented folks designing GUI themes on the PC side and they seem to port OSX themes quite well. Why not do the same (if you like & get permission) port themes from them? I say go for it. The guy seems skilled and I have no doubt that you're gonna make a sweet, kick-a$$ theme out of it.

Now if only someone would make some nice cursors to go along with these nice themes.

I was thinking that too, why OSX folks didnt start to port themes from XP??? I think they are some think that will look good on OSX. Dazzla ported some themes when he has a MAC and they look really nice.

The theme is looking really nice Carbon, great job

#22 Thu, 2 Jan 2003 - 12:28

Hay not bad.

#23 Thu, 2 Jan 2003 - 17:35

Quote:

Originally posted by headbirth:
or an abstracted geometric version of the Apple logo...:-)

That's a good idea. I like to see an apple logo myself.

#24 Thu, 2 Jan 2003 - 23:25

just an update, all progress is gonna have to stop til monday at the earliest. just had surgery today and i'm on three different drugs and feel like absolute crap.

-carbon

#25 Fri, 3 Jan 2003 - 00:03

Quote:

Originally posted by mrtew:
That's a good idea. I like to see an apple logo myself.

Since it's grey scale, what about the simple grey logo apple now uses on boot ups?

#26 Fri, 3 Jan 2003 - 08:50

alpha 2 isn't exactly what i wanted it to be yet (you can see the minor list of changes in the new screenshot) but i've put a picture up because i want feedback on the brushed-metal apps (ichat). do you guys like that shade of grey or is it off (i still would like a solid color, just not sure if it needs to be lighter/darker/whatever)? suggestions welcomed, i'm trying to work on it still on and off but there prolly won't be a lot of progress until next week. also, the widgets shown in ichat are just the 10.2.2 standard widgets, still don't have to 10.2.3 to see what the new ones look like once themed (they're no themed yet anyway, i could do a different style of widgets for metal apps if people have any good suggestions).

alpha 2 screenshot (need feedback, other than apple menu and toolbar widget... those are already planned)
http://mypage.siu.edu/bmuhlach/projects.html

thanks for any feedback on the metal crap

-carbon

#27 Fri, 3 Jan 2003 - 09:47

I think the gray color is right on the iChat app.

#28 Fri, 3 Jan 2003 - 10:04

Quote:

Originally posted by wagmedia:
I think the gray color is right on the iChat app.

Yep the color is good, it's still looks like an iApp with this grey color...

#29 Fri, 3 Jan 2003 - 11:37

Looking good!

Reminds me of the Rhodium theme, originally by dazzla.

keep on truckin' brother!

#30 Sat, 4 Jan 2003 - 01:08

Still looks awesome.