New Stadium Design

Spook · 04-08-2004, 05:03 PM

Well, in anticipation of version 6, I've been getting everything organized for my new fictional league that I will be starting as soon as the game comes out. I've already got the team names, logos, and miscellaneous other items organized, yet I was still missing good stadium pics/data.

I originally downloaded Teflon's collection of parks (LOVE those, btw), but I decided to try my own hand at it. I know I don't possess the skills necessary for photo work of that kind, so I went for something simpler.

This setup shows the overall "design view" of the field, infield insert, stadium photo and name, plus team logo. I haven't gotten the coordinates worked out yet (I am REALLY dreading that process...any advice?), but I wanted to submit this design idea for critique.

Please share any ideas that you may have for the attached sample. ANY help is GREATLY appreciated!

Shub · 04-08-2004, 05:20 PM

I really like it. Nice work!

I'm more into the simple type of layout, and that looks like it would do the trick. Can't help you with coordinates though, I've never messed with stadiums before.

Edit- Actually, if there is anything that I would change, it would be the actual photo of the stadium in the upper left corner. It might be a little too big, only because it doesn't actually serve a purpose in the game. I'm not claustrophobic (sp?) but I start to freak out when things are too close to one another.

Spook · 04-08-2004, 07:15 PM

Well, I adjusted it a little bit...hopefully it looks a little better now.

I enlarged the infield view and removed the box surrounding it, and I lowered the photo and name of the stadium. I also put in the coordinates, but I think I may have a problem. If the text box for a player (i.e. 3rd base runner) extends past the field picture, does it cut it off or does it just run on? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Also...does anybody have any suggestions on how to incorporate the team logo better into the whole scheme rather than just plugging it in at the corner? Thanks!

bigD4VT · 04-08-2004, 07:24 PM

Nice work Spook! I like the simple field design. It feels more like a board game

BigBambino · 04-08-2004, 07:59 PM

Thats really nice. I like it

JoeRockEHF · 04-08-2004, 08:03 PM

Looks pretty sweet. Any other shots of other stadiums?

Spook · 04-08-2004, 08:24 PM

Thanks for the compliments, guys. I've got the process pretty standardized now, so everything's going very smooth. I just wish I could find something eye-catching to fill that lower corner.

I have a few more done, if you'd like to see them. They are all very similar...nearly identical, except for the details. Tell me what you think.
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Alaric Ballpark
Home of the ALBANY SENATORS

LF - 335'
LC - 380'
CF - 400'
RC - 385'
RF - 330'

Capacity: 46,831

MizzouRah · 04-08-2004, 09:02 PM

Nice.

Reminds me of a set made by a member named ccm01 or something like that.

Any plans for major league teams?

Todd

jaxmagicman · 04-08-2004, 09:06 PM

I meant to say I liked when you IM'd me.

Andy · 04-08-2004, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TrueCardinalFan
Nice.

Reminds me of a set made by a member named ccm01 or something like that.

Any plans for major league teams?

Todd

I had forgotten about him. I wonder whatever happened to him.....

PrestonKaye · 04-08-2004, 09:34 PM

I like the logo for the Sens alot

MizzouRah · 04-09-2004, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Andy
I had forgotten about him. I wonder whatever happened to him.....

I don't know, but I had his stadium sets on my HD and when it crashed, I lost all of them.

Todd

alinkens · 04-09-2004, 03:28 PM

I made a set like this in the past.. The link is http://newrepublic.silvergriffin.com/OOTPflat.html if anyone is interested.

gmo · 04-09-2004, 04:50 PM

Spook & alinkens,

Those are all quite nice. Often the stadium backgrounds (non-field) parts of parks, though very well-done, just do not fit quite right with my fictional teams. These flat designs showing just the playing field will have less personality initially, but there is room for customizing by adding logos and other stuff as you guys did. I'd really like to see any more that get made like this.

alinkens · 04-14-2004, 10:48 AM

I just updated my "flat" stadium pics to include:
Great American Ballpark
Petco
Citizens
Here is the link again:
http://newrepublic.silvergriffin.com/OOTPflat.html

04-08-2004, 05:03 PM	#1
Spook Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 18	New Stadium Design Well, in anticipation of version 6, I've been getting everything organized for my new fictional league that I will be starting as soon as the game comes out. I've already got the team names, logos, and miscellaneous other items organized, yet I was still missing good stadium pics/data. I originally downloaded Teflon's collection of parks (LOVE those, btw), but I decided to try my own hand at it. I know I don't possess the skills necessary for photo work of that kind, so I went for something simpler. This setup shows the overall "design view" of the field, infield insert, stadium photo and name, plus team logo. I haven't gotten the coordinates worked out yet (I am REALLY dreading that process...any advice?), but I wanted to submit this design idea for critique. Please share any ideas that you may have for the attached sample. ANY help is GREATLY appreciated! Attached Images

04-08-2004, 05:20 PM	#2
Shub Major Leagues Join Date: May 2003 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 330	I really like it. Nice work! I'm more into the simple type of layout, and that looks like it would do the trick. Can't help you with coordinates though, I've never messed with stadiums before. Edit- Actually, if there is anything that I would change, it would be the actual photo of the stadium in the upper left corner. It might be a little too big, only because it doesn't actually serve a purpose in the game. I'm not claustrophobic (sp?) but I start to freak out when things are too close to one another. Last edited by Shub; 04-08-2004 at 05:23 PM.

04-08-2004, 07:15 PM	#3
Spook Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 18	Well, I adjusted it a little bit...hopefully it looks a little better now. I enlarged the infield view and removed the box surrounding it, and I lowered the photo and name of the stadium. I also put in the coordinates, but I think I may have a problem. If the text box for a player (i.e. 3rd base runner) extends past the field picture, does it cut it off or does it just run on? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also...does anybody have any suggestions on how to incorporate the team logo better into the whole scheme rather than just plugging it in at the corner? Thanks! Attached Images __________________ *Daniel "SPOOK"* Soukup**

04-08-2004, 08:03 PM	#6
JoeRockEHF All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Niles, MI Posts: 933	Looks pretty sweet. Any other shots of other stadiums? __________________ PSN: JoeRockEHF

04-08-2004, 08:24 PM	#7
Spook Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 18	Thanks for the compliments, guys. I've got the process pretty standardized now, so everything's going very smooth. I just wish I could find something eye-catching to fill that lower corner. I have a few more done, if you'd like to see them. They are all very similar...nearly identical, except for the details. Tell me what you think. ------------- Alaric Ballpark Home of the ALBANY SENATORS LF - 335' LC - 380' CF - 400' RC - 385' RF - 330' Capacity: 46,831 Attached Images __________________ *Daniel "SPOOK"* Soukup**

04-08-2004, 07:24 PM	#4
bigD4VT Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Richlands, VA Posts: 241	Nice work Spook! I like the simple field design. It feels more like a board game

04-08-2004, 07:59 PM	#5
BigBambino All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Auburn, ME Posts: 1,315	Thats really nice. I like it

04-08-2004, 09:02 PM	#8
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 6,266	Nice. Reminds me of a set made by a member named ccm01 or something like that. Any plans for major league teams? Todd

04-08-2004, 09:06 PM	#9
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04-08-2004, 09:34 PM	#11
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04-09-2004, 03:28 PM	#13
alinkens All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CT Posts: 1,072	I made a set like this in the past.. The link is http://newrepublic.silvergriffin.com/OOTPflat.html if anyone is interested. __________________ Owner of the Coast to Coast League's Regina Pride

04-09-2004, 04:50 PM	#14
gmo Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 3,452	Spook & alinkens, Those are all quite nice. Often the stadium backgrounds (non-field) parts of parks, though very well-done, just do not fit quite right with my fictional teams. These flat designs showing just the playing field will have less personality initially, but there is room for customizing by adding logos and other stuff as you guys did. I'd really like to see any more that get made like this. __________________ Making Baseball Schedules

04-14-2004, 10:48 AM	#15
alinkens All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CT Posts: 1,072	I just updated my "flat" stadium pics to include: Great American Ballpark Petco Citizens Here is the link again: http://newrepublic.silvergriffin.com/OOTPflat.html __________________ Owner of the Coast to Coast League's Regina Pride