Re: [Enigma-devel] New image for it_extralife

[Ronald Lamprecht]

Hi,

Andreas Lochmann wrote:
> we think about introducing a small black meditation actor,
> "ac_pearl_black" in new-API-speak. The main problem here is,
> that its image collides with the current image for the
> extralife item. Add to the problem that the black extralife
> item is meant for marbles and pearls of *both* colors, and
> we come to the conclusion, that the traditional image of
> the extralife item should be replaced. Any suggestions?
> It should still be recognizable as an extra life ...

Finally we did generate 4 candidate images for the extralife item. All 
use the same yellow base with some pattern on top. This yellow base is 
chosen for a maximum contrast to the different floors while still 
matching the general color scheme.

As there is no common, worldwide known symbol of extralife we did choose 
four symbols of positive, life and happyness. The resulting images have 
slight 3D effects like other items. But besides the plus sign they are 
not rotational symmetric and miss the explicit 3D shapes of actors.

I uploaded a screenshot with all candidates:

http://download.berlios.de/enigma-game/ExtralifeCandidates.png

Please tell us your favorite. Which images would you easily identify as 
extralifes. Which images do you like to see often in your item 
inventory. Please order the symbols in your favorite list and let us know.

Greets,

Ronald