Theme: FatalE port

you know there is a black version of this theme that i think looks alot better, have you seen it carbon?

nope, i've not seen the black version... is it an official one (by KoL)? even if i'd known about a black version i doubt i would have opted to do it, i simply don't think black themes are a good idea in OS X because of the stupid Cocoa API issues... that and black themes clash horribly with almost all applications with toolbar icons, etc.

i guess it's all a matter of personal opinion though. maybe post a screenshot if you have one though, i'd still be interested in seeing it.

-carbon

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i have a lot of stuff to get to before any more updates, little backed up on email too so if you've emailed me sorry for the slowness.

yeah Carbon I made a 6 diferent color version in the first version of FatalE, but I only keep the grey version on the second

Wow, I just saw the black version (thanks for the screenshot Kujo)... and that's not at all what I imagined when you brought it up. I assumed the entire titlebar would be black, etc -- leading to the problems most everyone knows about with OS X, but that's not the case. It looks quite nice.

KoL, what other color variations have you done for FatalE? I still really like the grey version of this theme, but after seeing how you've done the color variations, I think they would all look very nice in OS X.

I'm definitely going to finish the current grey version as it looks best on my Titanium
But, having permission from KoL first, I would consider doing one of the more popular color variations of the other 5 from the original theme. Right now I've only seen the grey and black versions and they both look great, if anyone could post a screenshot w/ maybe just the titlebar from each variant that would be interesting to see. However, a color variation is not a high priority for me after I finish FatalE (grey), there are other projects currently planned first. But when the time comes if there is enough demand for a color variant I will gladly pump one out with permission.

::carbon::

I've been waiting for the ChosenOS theme but wow, now i'm really looking forward to this theme. i would like to see a black and other color variations of the theme as well.

can someone post a screen shot?

I think that the brushed metal in iChat would look much better if the corners of the windows were not rounded and if they used the same enlarge grabber thingy in the corner (don't know what else to call it) as the normal windows do

/Edit: here is a mockup of my idea

Carbon heres a screenshot of all 6 variation, I made them by request. I was going to do only the grey one but people on neowin wanted more colors

I like only like the grey version, and the black and blue version looks ok i dont like the other 3

sorry for my english guys, I speak spanish

KoL, wow, I really like the black and the blue variants. Grey is still my favorite as well though. Thanks for posting the pictures.

::carbon::

Me too, i like the gray one the most, followed by the black and the blue. The other colors doesn't look good.

I really like this theme, but i think it'd look much better without all those diagonal cuts in all widgets. It would be great if you could make a fully rectangular variation.

orange!!!!!!! orange!!!!!!

Stunning.

Unfortunately, I'm not a themes person. I prefer Aqua.

Some ideas: maybe variations? Ruby, Sage, and Indigo. I loved those iMac colours .

no problem Carbon

mail me if you want to make the black and blue version

i'm back... and as promised i started working on FatalE today, the alpha 3 screenshot is posted:

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

not a huge update, but i did manage to get both the large and small tab sets done and i think they look great, about as close to the originals as i can make 'em. you can see the about box tiff in this shot as well. btw, i'd like some feedback on the mac widgets and if they're even necessary. if enough people want them i'll stick them in the graphite option, along with a more traditional apple logo and a rectangular toolbar widget as requested by a couple of you guys earlier. does this sound pretty good with everyone?

::carbon::

Hey Carbon,
Looks great, but I'm not sure you that need the Mac widgets (as per Alpha 3). I'd prefer the standard widgets across both Aqua and Graphite. I suspect you already know this.
HorseyBoy

Thats looking tight Carbon. Nice design KoL.

edit: deleted post, i'm gonna sleep on that last issue before opening it up for debate...

Sounds great !! I prefer the standard widgets, the mac widgets look out of place in this theme...

i prefer the current widgets too, it looks fine.

wow thats a rather nice piece of customization. Prolly one of the only nice themes around for windows (dimsum/hanzatsu are the only others i like really) hmm mac window widgets need a bit of tweaking though

OH! I LOVE ALL OF THEM! I really really really wish Carbon would port them all! I can't pick a favorite! But the black one looks nice as do the four colors. Oh I wish I had those!