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PAX Buttoneering - Event Schedule and Official Button info added!

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    Knight_Knight_ Dead Dead Dead Registered User regular
    Preliminary button design
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    Not sure if I'm happy with it, been playing with a few different versions.

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    redfield85redfield85 Registered User regular
    edited February 2013
    Don't know if using my Twitter post to get the image will work but here is what I am working on.
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    It came down to Pokemon/Disney. I used to work at the Figment ride and just got back into Pokemon for a millionth time. So, I started with a Pokeball, took away the middle generic circle and replaced it with the symbol for the Imagination area of Epcot (with added color and Figment horns), and colored it to resemble Figment.

    I still have to add my forum name, Twitter handle, PAX East 2013, and touch up the image. I swear, once I get into a creative mood, I just can't stop.

    edit: Bonus button extremely early WIP. I think I know what little challenge I can throw at people for this button. Heh.
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    macrogeekmacrogeek Registered User regular
    edited February 2013
    Got done ordering our buttons last night after some Illustrator help from @thebrawnyman and @elitistsnob. Here are the ones for my wife and I.
    http://buttoneering.org/users/369/buttons
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    xenardxenard Registered User regular
    I'm finishing up my design now.

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    ArcadiaExeterArcadiaExeter Boston MARegistered User regular
    ugh, i really should order more buttons shouldnt I? i mean there are already 32 on the site and i only have 50. or maybe i'll just make my first year buttons "Rare". :P

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    redfield85redfield85 Registered User regular
    I am thinking of ordering 100 of one and 50 of the other (bonus). Those are the increments we have to use, right? If we could, I would split the lot of 100 into like 80 regular button, 20 bonus button.

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    zerzhulzerzhul Registered User, Moderator mod
    redfield85 wrote: »
    I am thinking of ordering 100 of one and 50 of the other (bonus). Those are the increments we have to use, right? If we could, I would split the lot of 100 into like 80 regular button, 20 bonus button.

    The increments are entirely based on where you order from.

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    punziepunzie Cookie Pimp Registered User regular
    I need help with my button images (personal and MMT buttons). Pretty please? I can give you images but I need them put on the template or whatever so they are fully prepped for me to just upload them to purebuttons. Anyone willing to help, please message me :)

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    metafollymetafolly Registered User new member
    A button obsession may be coming into play here... So much excitement!

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    punziepunzie Cookie Pimp Registered User regular
    Thanks to @ArcadiaExeter I got my buttons done and ordered today. Just uploaded mine, my bf's, and the MMT buttons on the buttoneering site.

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    ArcadiaExeterArcadiaExeter Boston MARegistered User regular
    punzie wrote: »
    Thanks to @ArcadiaExeter I got my buttons done and ordered today. Just uploaded mine, my bf's, and the MMT buttons on the buttoneering site.

    glad i could help. i was wondering, what is MMT?

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    punziepunzie Cookie Pimp Registered User regular
    punzie wrote: »
    Thanks to @ArcadiaExeter I got my buttons done and ordered today. Just uploaded mine, my bf's, and the MMT buttons on the buttoneering site.

    glad i could help. i was wondering, what is MMT?

    http://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/170287/magical-mystery-tour-2013-wed-thu-prepax-adventuring-vote-nao#latest

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    ArcadiaExeterArcadiaExeter Boston MARegistered User regular
    oh man that sounds like fun but i'm not getting into the area til like midnight on thurday. i always miss pre-pax stuff.

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    BowlOfSkittlesBowlOfSkittles Registered User new member
    Placed my order tonight with some friends. ^-^

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    KhaytorKhaytor MassachusettsRegistered User regular
    I have 200 buttons that read "I Impressed a Random Guy at PAX East 2013". There will be a few of us wandering around the convention handing them out. Impress us somehow and get a button! You can do anything to impress us, just nothing dangerous! See you all there!

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    redfield85redfield85 Registered User regular
    So, is this fine? Will the main button part text start rounding off where it is at? Will the back contact info text be good where it is?

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    KomiKomi Registered User regular
    redfield85 wrote: »
    So, is this fine? Will the main button part text start rounding off where it is at? Will the back contact info text be good where it is?

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    That looks pretty good. You might consider making the contact info a bit.. bolder though. A bit smaller and in bold will make it easier to read, I think. My eyes could be playing tricks on me though.

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    KomiKomi Registered User regular
    Komi wrote: »
    redfield85 wrote: »
    So, is this fine? Will the main button part text start rounding off where it is at? Will the back contact info text be good where it is?

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    That looks pretty good. You might consider making the contact info a bit.. bolder though. Bold will make it easier to read, I think. My eyes could be playing tricks on me though.

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    redfield85redfield85 Registered User regular
    Gotcha. Sounds good. I only picked that font because my button is semi-Pokemon themed and it was called Onyx. Haha. I'll play around with it a bit more.

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    Knight_Knight_ Dead Dead Dead Registered User regular
    redfield85 wrote: »
    So, is this fine? Will the main button part text start rounding off where it is at? Will the back contact info text be good where it is?

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    Yea, your font is a little narrow on the rim. I'd go for something a bit less condensed. It'd probably still be legible as is, but you're up against the wall aliasing-wise like that.

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    AboutLastNightAboutLastNight Whitney Registered User regular
    Has anyone heard any updates about Pinny Arcade?

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    redfield85redfield85 Registered User regular
    Has anyone heard any updates about Pinny Arcade?

    Nah. I assume either something the week before/of PAX or not at all (which would be dumb). I'm still ready to buy ALL DA PINS!

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    zerzhulzerzhul Registered User, Moderator mod
    edited February 2013
    There's a thread for Pinny Arcade already, please do not use the buttoneering thread for that.

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    Rabid DogRabid Dog Registered User regular
    Knight_ wrote: »
    redfield85 wrote: »
    So, is this fine? Will the main button part text start rounding off where it is at? Will the back contact info text be good where it is?

    8511435976_d856ca5e23_o.jpg

    Yea, your font is a little narrow on the rim. I'd go for something a bit less condensed. It'd probably still be legible as is, but you're up against the wall aliasing-wise like that.

    As he said, make the font a little bigger. I was worried about the text being too big and wrapping to the front of the button, but it came out much smaller than I had thought or planned, even after the digital proof.

    It's still readable, but just barely. So definitely make it bolder and maybe just a little bit bigger.

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    redfield85redfield85 Registered User regular
    Rabid Dog wrote: »
    Knight_ wrote: »
    redfield85 wrote: »
    So, is this fine? Will the main button part text start rounding off where it is at? Will the back contact info text be good where it is?

    8511435976_d856ca5e23_o.jpg

    Yea, your font is a little narrow on the rim. I'd go for something a bit less condensed. It'd probably still be legible as is, but you're up against the wall aliasing-wise like that.

    As he said, make the font a little bigger. I was worried about the text being too big and wrapping to the front of the button, but it came out much smaller than I had thought or planned, even after the digital proof.

    It's still readable, but just barely. So definitely make it bolder and maybe just a little bit bigger.

    Hmm. Think I should make the front image/text larger then too?

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    AtomicGaryBuseyAtomicGaryBusey I put on my robe and wizard hat. Beautiful Lynnhood, Wash.Registered User regular
    edited February 2013
    Here's a real-world comparison of template text versus real-life text on the rim. My buttons are 1.5" for reference.

    Template:
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    Real-Life:
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    redfield85redfield85 Registered User regular
    That text is on the very last area of the template, right? Where it says "this area is for contact info."

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    AtomicGaryBuseyAtomicGaryBusey I put on my robe and wizard hat. Beautiful Lynnhood, Wash.Registered User regular
    redfield85 wrote: »
    That text is on the very last area of the template, right? Where it says "this area is for contact info."

    Yep!

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    DelaneyDelaney Registered User regular
    edited March 2013
    I couldn't think of what I wanted to do, but I ended up making something silly that I think I like. Now to make a decision and order.
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    redfield85redfield85 Registered User regular
    Do I want my main image to actually go over the dotted lines a little bit? Is that the ideal placement?

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    AtomicGaryBuseyAtomicGaryBusey I put on my robe and wizard hat. Beautiful Lynnhood, Wash.Registered User regular
    redfield85 wrote: »
    Do I want my main image to actually go over the dotted lines a little bit? Is that the ideal placement?

    Here's what I submitted to PureButtons with the template overlaid:
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    And this is the actual button post-production:
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    That should give you a good sense of what the lines on the template are actually telling you. I prefer to keep my image within the lines, but there are other people who go over intentionally. It all depends on your style and design.

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    redfield85redfield85 Registered User regular
    Thank you! That basically calms my mind and I'll be able to finish my button.

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    GoreySailorGoreySailor Boston, MARegistered User regular

    That should give you a good sense of what the lines on the template are actually telling you. I prefer to keep my image within the lines, but there are other people who go over intentionally. It all depends on your style and design.

    Your button is awesome, I can't wait to trade!

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    Knight_Knight_ Dead Dead Dead Registered User regular
    I ordered my button from the top of the page. I assume 100 should be enough for east, I usually go 150 normal 100 bonus for prime, but looks like we have less people here.

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    redfield85redfield85 Registered User regular
    I'm getting there. Should be finished and ordered tomorr...today.

    Gotta finish some minor stuff and adjust the text around the outside.

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    AtomicGaryBuseyAtomicGaryBusey I put on my robe and wizard hat. Beautiful Lynnhood, Wash.Registered User regular
    Your button is awesome, I can't wait to trade!

    Thanks! I really can't wait to get to East and start hawking my buttons. It's becoming one of my favorite PAX activities of all time.
    redfield85 wrote: »
    I'm getting there. Should be finished and ordered tomorr...today.

    Gotta finish some minor stuff and adjust the text around the outside.

    Nice! They're looking good. Great to have you participating! :)

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    xenardxenard Registered User regular
    Buttons have been ordered!! Now to play the waiting game.
    Thanks! I really can't wait to get to East and start hawking my buttons. It's becoming one of my favorite PAX activities of all time.

    And it is my mission to get your button.

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    gonexallgonexall PhiladelphiaRegistered User regular
    Buttons ordered and image uploaded to the site.

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    KomiKomi Registered User regular
    redfield85 wrote: »
    Do I want my main image to actually go over the dotted lines a little bit? Is that the ideal placement?

    Here's what I submitted to PureButtons with the template overlaid:
    ScreenShot026_zps173e195d.png

    And this is the actual button post-production:
    2013-02-27163441_zps7695d75e.jpg

    That should give you a good sense of what the lines on the template are actually telling you. I prefer to keep my image within the lines, but there are other people who go over intentionally. It all depends on your style and design.

    Man... I'm sure I've said it earlier in the thread, but I'm going to hunting you and your top hat down to get that button. It looks really good man.

    Mine got shipped this morning, so I'm expecting this week. Pretty excited.

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    redfield85redfield85 Registered User regular
    When I am uploading the file to Purebuttons, is it the .psd file with the layers as 1. Template 2. my art 3. background? Or am I just merging all layers? I think I am ready to purchase. I just want to be 100% sure I am uploading correctly.

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