Alright I called PureButtons.com and talked to the dude there.
So to answer some questions:
Preview shows black:usually due to a multilayer CMYK file that can't be displayed on the web. Everything should be cool.
Do I need to flatten the file: They prefer if you would. Do I need to include the black template lines: No take them out.
He said they actually look at each item being processed so its not like a machine will mess it up, they will center it and make it look good. Hope this helps out some people's questions.
It's official! I ordered 50 sweet buttons today! Thanks to all who helped and whoever figures out the promo code. I'll post a pic when I get them. They should look a little something like this:
Without the lines, or course.
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Couldn't you use the brown space to include your name, and thus avoid pasting in a screengrab from the forum? Taaaacky...
Its reasonably modified actually. The screen grab is supposed to be humorous. I was tempted to put MLG there instead (in the game the behemoth grabs the guy on the pedestal and descends forever.)
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Damn... you know, I was worried that my buttons were going to come out looking horrible because of the preview... but take a look!
Purebuttons does a really, really good job. I'm impressed.
I'm keeping one and sending the rest over to redhalo first thing tomorrow morning... so if you want one, find him at PAX! (Unless I somehow win that contest on some razor-thin shred of possibility)
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Thanks! Yeah, it came out exactly as I had wanted it to, which I was both grateful for and somewhat surprised by, given how bad the preview image looked.
It's a little dark, and the name's a bit small (I don't think you could read it or make out much more than the background of the button if you're standing less than a shoulder's length away from it), but it's a big scene packed into a small button.
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It's a little dark, and the name's a bit small (I don't think you could read it or make out much more than the background of the button if you're standing less than a shoulder's length away from it), but it's a big scene packed into a small button.
I can see it perfectly fine on the screen. But I am sure it's different when seeing it in person. But either way, we will know it's you! ^_^
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I'm just wondering how long the turn-around time is from pressing the order button to getting your buttons in the mail. I want to figure out the absolute last day to order so I know when would be too late. How long did it take for you guys to get your buttons?
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CaptainTapoleAwesome in the Possum - Yee-Haw!Northern CaliforniaRegistered Userregular
I'm just wondering how long the turn-around time is from pressing the order button to getting your buttons in the mail. I want to figure out the absolute last day to order so I know when would be too late. How long did it take for you guys to get your buttons?
Mine took 14-20 business days...I do not remember the exact days specifically; but around that time.
EDIT:
I looked back in the thread...10 days total. From when I ordered it (May 27th) to when I received it (June 6th)
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Aye, ten days for me as well, almost on the dot... I had to look back at my "I ordered it" post as well to find out when I had done it.
It's funny, I felt like it was a LOT longer. Maybe it was just the anticipation, I felt like I'd waited for a long time. But ten days really is a good turnaround time for basically creating a junkload of buttons off of an image sent over the internet. I'm doubly impressed!
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edited June 2008
I heard mention of a promotional code a few days ago. What's that all about?
Man, I'm trying hard to get my baby pic from my parents so I can rescan it at a higher resolution. The version I have I digitized so long ago I think the scanner used a parallel port.
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I heard mention of a promotional code a few days ago. What's that all about?
For gods sake Moe, that's the second thing that you've asked for that has been in the OP since like the second week of this thread. Hell of a moderator you are.
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edited June 2008
Well now that I've looked at the OP, there's 2 button images that have broken links and Moonrush appears in there twice. Also, you might as well remove the options that aren't purebuttons because they suck and purebuttons doesn't :P
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Well now that I've looked at the OP, there's 2 button images that have broken links and Moonrush appears in there twice. Also, you might as well remove the options that aren't purebuttons because they suck and purebuttons doesn't :P
Also change some of the folks who already have their buttons--VT, for example--from their trial images to their actual button images; so they won't be as big. If you totally want to, that is.
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edited June 2008
Alright, images are as up to date as I am aware of. I'm contemplating weeding out the participant list to only include people who have posted an image so as to keep it orderly and easily countable. I would imagine as PAX draws closer we will get a ton of people who say they will participate but don't follow through. What's the forum's opinion?
EDIT: Scratch that idea. I'm keeping everyone on the list, but creating a three tier system.
I still want to make a button, but A: I can't find a bigger version of my current pic to make one from and B: I broke my elbow this weekend which makes playing with/making anything in photoshop difficult.
Why is someone from Florida using UK English? It's like listening to Madonna talk in her ridiculous accent. It must be stopped before this forum becomes unintelligible rhyming slang!
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Why is someone from Florida using UK English? It's like listening to Madonna talk in her ridiculous accent. It must be stopped before this forum becomes unintelligible rhyming slang!
...Don't make me say "murderer." I sounded like a cross between a Brooklyn-Girl and a Valley-Girl.
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I think this might work:
So to answer some questions:
Preview shows black: usually due to a multilayer CMYK file that can't be displayed on the web. Everything should be cool.
Do I need to flatten the file: They prefer if you would.
Do I need to include the black template lines: No take them out.
He said they actually look at each item being processed so its not like a machine will mess it up, they will center it and make it look good. Hope this helps out some people's questions.
Yeah I like that.
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Glad I could help.
Without the lines, or course.
What do you people think?
Couldn't you use the brown space to include your name, and thus avoid pasting in a screengrab from the forum? Taaaacky...
Its reasonably modified actually. The screen grab is supposed to be humorous. I was tempted to put MLG there instead (in the game the behemoth grabs the guy on the pedestal and descends forever.)
Wow. Someone actually took my suggestion? And is gonna purchase it as a button??
...Miracle.
Purebuttons does a really, really good job. I'm impressed.
I'm keeping one and sending the rest over to redhalo first thing tomorrow morning... so if you want one, find him at PAX! (Unless I somehow win that contest on some razor-thin shred of possibility)
You will totally win. This is one of the rare times that I am optimistic.
And awesome-looking button.
It's a little dark, and the name's a bit small (I don't think you could read it or make out much more than the background of the button if you're standing less than a shoulder's length away from it), but it's a big scene packed into a small button.
I can see it perfectly fine on the screen. But I am sure it's different when seeing it in person. But either way, we will know it's you! ^_^
BTW if anyone else needs button help, feel free to hit me up.
Ugh, I woke up late, have to go mail these out!
Mine took 14-20 business days...I do not remember the exact days specifically; but around that time.
EDIT:
I looked back in the thread...10 days total. From when I ordered it (May 27th) to when I received it (June 6th)
It's funny, I felt like it was a LOT longer. Maybe it was just the anticipation, I felt like I'd waited for a long time. But ten days really is a good turnaround time for basically creating a junkload of buttons off of an image sent over the internet. I'm doubly impressed!
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Ack, and I forgot to bring the buttons with me this morning as I ran out the door! I'll have to mail them tomorrow.
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For gods sake Moe, that's the second thing that you've asked for that has been in the OP since like the second week of this thread. Hell of a moderator you are.
P.S.
Also change some of the folks who already have their buttons--VT, for example--from their trial images to their actual button images; so they won't be as big. If you totally want to, that is.
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EDIT: Scratch that idea. I'm keeping everyone on the list, but creating a three tier system.
Also, alphabetize the list. Please. :[
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...We are so anal-retentive. I find that so funny.
Bah, I like my chaotic order (oxymoron), it shows favouritism to early adopters.
Wahoo for Chaotic organization!
And "I ain't no ox moron."
...Don't make me say "murderer." I sounded like a cross between a Brooklyn-Girl and a Valley-Girl.