Looking for an Iconic Fist Logo

kq76 · 04-14-2011, 08:02 AM

UPDATE: Nevermind for now. Thanks. Endgame also just PMd me a very good black and white one which I'll most likely go with. Thanks endgame!

I'm looking for an iconic logo for the flagship team of my new solo league. By iconic I mean something simple yet unique enough that anyone in this world would immediately recognize it as representing this team. Think the NY Yankees "NY". What I'm looking for though is the back of a raised fist, a bit like the image I'll attach, but more just white and with smoother edges. I tried to make it myself by editing that image, but I just don't have the skills to pull it off. It'll end up with a very dark blue background, but I'm not set on the exact shade yet, so if the logo could just be transparent for now that'd be great.

You may ask, "why the back of a raised fist when the front of a raised fist is much more commonly used?". Well, it's because I'm looking for an oppressive image instead of the much more commonly seen defiant image.

Gern44 · 04-14-2011, 09:45 AM

Do any of these work to start with? (I have a PNG to work with, the forum converted it to a JPG due to size).

The back side of a raised fist doesnt seem to have much definition, from what I could see on web images. However, a 'front on knuckle punch' seems well defined and could be 'oppressive'.

Though something like the Oakland Invaders logo seems the definition of oppressive.

Chicagofan76 · 04-14-2011, 10:22 AM

what about this? i was always a fan of the Chicago Enforcers of the XFL

images courtesy of cephasjames. sorry they arent back of fist

after edit i found some nice google images i would post 1 of them but i have too many infractions...google raised fist page 3....also there seems to be a group called Raised Fist with a red front of raised fist that looks cool.

Cooleyvol · 04-14-2011, 10:56 AM

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...e-forming.html

kq76 · 04-15-2011, 12:47 AM

Thanks for the suggestions, guys. Unfortunately, a palm-facing clenched fist doesn't do it for me because in my eyes it's very much either a socialist or defiant symbol. I do agree that the Oakland Invaders with the lightning bolt isn't, but another team in this league showcases a lightning bolt and that very logo is on my shortlist for them and I don't really want to have two with lightning bolts.

Believe it or not, but I searched the net for several hours over 3 or 4 days, downloading well over a hundred images, and I'd say about 95% of the ones I came across were either palm-facing or kunckles-facing images. I suppose that is because, as Gern said, there's not much "definition" otherwise. That's why I kind of took to the image I attached as it does have definition (well, I'm not sure how Gern defines definition, but I'm defining it by it having thick lines). I posted hoping one of you who can draw could take it and I suppose just recreate it, but without the jaggediness to it.

Heh, I just resorted to asking the wife (who can draw pretty decently while I can't even draw a circle) to try it with a sharpie on paper and after 6 tries she got something pretty good. Next time I'm somewhere with a scanner I'll scan it and try working off it.

Sorry for the bother. I should have made it clear in the OP that I had already looked at numerous images and was just looking for something to be drawn.

Chicagofan76 · 04-15-2011, 05:02 AM

KQ i would love to see the final logo, maybe i could use it for my 12 league Illinois Baseball League which will have the Enforcers, i like the idea of the back of the knuckles for the reasons u stated.

Cooleyvol · 04-15-2011, 07:31 AM

Jesus dude, if his wife is hand drawing it and he's creating it from scratch, what makes you entitled to use the logo? Honestly, your sense of entitlement to anything posted in the logo forums is single handedly making me begin to email requests to people.

Chicagofan76 · 04-15-2011, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cooleyvol

Jesus dude, if his wife is hand drawing it and he's creating it from scratch, what makes you entitled to use the logo? Honestly, your sense of entitlement to anything posted in the logo forums is single handedly making me begin to email requests to people.

Cooley its not a sense of entitlement, if him or anyone else doesnt want me to use a logo or anything else they created they have a voice to say no. U seem to feel people on here need to stay in your little box that you create for them, and not say or do what they want. it's getting old. [snip] of my business. I already beat to the emails on a few people 3-4 weeks ago last time u complained about how or what people say.

What makes you the "Voice of OOTP Forums" all u r is another member like me, u dont share anything with anyone publicy. If I could ever figure out GIMP the way I want to I would contribute uniforms and logo like i do for the few leagues I have created. Unlike you when people have a issue with the game they r trying to resolve I try to help them. You keep getting into other peoples business like Cheech's & Gern's when you knew absolutely nothing about what Cheech was asking from Gern.
So once again [snip] out grown folks business.

Cooleyvol · 04-15-2011, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chicagofan76

Cooley its not a sense of entitlement, if him or anyone else doesnt want me to use a logo or anything else they created they have a voice to say no. U seem to feel people on here need to stay in your little box that you create for them, and not say or do what they want. it's getting old. GTFO of my business. I already beat to the emails on a few people 3-4 weeks ago last time u complained about how or what people say.

What makes you the "Voice of OOTP Forums" all u r is another member like me, u dont share anything with anyone publicy. If I could ever figure out GIMP the way I want to I would contribute uniforms and logo like i do for the few leagues I have created. Unlike you when people have a issue with the game they r trying to resolve I try to help them. You keep getting into other peoples business like Cheech's & Gern's when you knew absolutely nothing about what Cheech was asking from Gern.
So once again GTFO out grown folks business.

No, I seem to feel that you should have the tact to ASK to use something rather than state you're going to use something and expecting them to say no if they don't want you to. You should have the respect to ask.

As for the rest of your post, whatever dude. Whatever. You get on here running your mouth (sometimes its understandable) every time someone posts wanting a graphic about how you're going to use them in such and such league. Its annoying and I'm positive that I'm not the only one annoyed. As I said, its the sole reason that I contact those wanting graphics done via email now.

Grown folks? Yeah, right brother.

Chicagofan76 · 04-15-2011, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cooleyvol

No, I seem to feel that you should have the tact to ASK to use something rather than state you're going to use something and expecting them to say no if they don't want you to. You should have the respect to ask.

As for the rest of your post, whatever dude. Whatever. You get on here running your mouth (sometimes its understandable) every time someone posts wanting a graphic about how you're going to use them in such and such league. Its annoying and I'm positive that I'm not the only one annoyed. As I said, its the sole reason that I contact those wanting graphics done via email now.

Grown folks? Yeah, right brother.

Didnt realize I had to follow your rules and say "hey mr Mod Maker can I use that logo prwetty pwease"
"KQ i would love to see the final logo, maybe i could use it..." figured that took care of it for me.
You may not be the only person that is annoyed by it but u are the only person that has ever said so. even 1 of the last times we got into this discussion u did have person who agreed with you, but he never said anything to me about it.
People have their own voice, If they r annoyed by what I say and do on here they can say something to me about it. I have never used 1 of your graphics, since your skill level doesnt match what I call the "Council of Uniform Makers" the last 1 you posted someone posted 1 better i deleted yours.
So you can post mods on here I wont use stuff from someone who takes offense with basically everything I say and Do...Have u checked out my EBL Dynasty threads lately? Oh and dont forget to vote for the 2004 EBL MVP's.

04-14-2011, 08:02 AM	#1
kq76 Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 12,101	Looking for an Iconic Fist Logo UPDATE: Nevermind for now. Thanks. Endgame also just PMd me a very good black and white one which I'll most likely go with. Thanks endgame! I'm looking for an iconic logo for the flagship team of my new solo league. By iconic I mean something simple yet unique enough that anyone in this world would immediately recognize it as representing this team. Think the NY Yankees "NY". What I'm looking for though is the back of a raised fist, a bit like the image I'll attach, but more just white and with smoother edges. I tried to make it myself by editing that image, but I just don't have the skills to pull it off. It'll end up with a very dark blue background, but I'm not set on the exact shade yet, so if the logo could just be transparent for now that'd be great. You may ask, "why the back of a raised fist when the front of a raised fist is much more commonly used?". Well, it's because I'm looking for an oppressive image instead of the much more commonly seen defiant image. Attached Images __________________ My OOTP Wishlist \| My FAQ List OOTP Wiki \| Your Recommended Team Nicknames, By City (A Crowdsourced Project) For Beta/Devs: Full screen (1920x1080) Last edited by kq76; 04-15-2011 at 01:46 PM.

04-14-2011, 09:45 AM	#2
Gern44 All Star Starter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Plymouth, Ma. Posts: 1,936	Do any of these work to start with? (I have a PNG to work with, the forum converted it to a JPG due to size). The back side of a raised fist doesnt seem to have much definition, from what I could see on web images. However, a 'front on knuckle punch' seems well defined and could be 'oppressive'. Though something like the Oakland Invaders logo seems the definition of oppressive. Attached Images __________________ Gern44's Blog Last edited by Gern44; 04-14-2011 at 09:49 AM.

04-14-2011, 10:22 AM	#3
Chicagofan76 Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Diamond, IL Posts: 6,339 Infractions: 2/2 (3)	what about this? i was always a fan of the Chicago Enforcers of the XFL images courtesy of cephasjames. sorry they arent back of fist after edit i found some nice google images i would post 1 of them but i have too many infractions...google raised fist page 3....also there seems to be a group called Raised Fist with a red front of raised fist that looks cool. Attached Images Last edited by Chicagofan76; 04-14-2011 at 10:28 AM.

04-15-2011, 12:47 AM	#5
kq76 Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 12,101	Thanks for the suggestions, guys. Unfortunately, a palm-facing clenched fist doesn't do it for me because in my eyes it's very much either a socialist or defiant symbol. I do agree that the Oakland Invaders with the lightning bolt isn't, but another team in this league showcases a lightning bolt and that very logo is on my shortlist for them and I don't really want to have two with lightning bolts. Believe it or not, but I searched the net for several hours over 3 or 4 days, downloading well over a hundred images, and I'd say about 95% of the ones I came across were either palm-facing or kunckles-facing images. I suppose that is because, as Gern said, there's not much "definition" otherwise. That's why I kind of took to the image I attached as it does have definition (well, I'm not sure how Gern defines definition, but I'm defining it by it having thick lines). I posted hoping one of you who can draw could take it and I suppose just recreate it, but without the jaggediness to it. Heh, I just resorted to asking the wife (who can draw pretty decently while I can't even draw a circle) to try it with a sharpie on paper and after 6 tries she got something pretty good. Next time I'm somewhere with a scanner I'll scan it and try working off it. Sorry for the bother. I should have made it clear in the OP that I had already looked at numerous images and was just looking for something to be drawn. __________________ My OOTP Wishlist \| My FAQ List OOTP Wiki \| Your Recommended Team Nicknames, By City (A Crowdsourced Project) For Beta/Devs: Full screen (1920x1080)

04-14-2011, 10:56 AM	#4
Cooleyvol Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Union City, TN Posts: 6,383	http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...e-forming.html

04-15-2011, 05:02 AM	#6
Chicagofan76 Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Diamond, IL Posts: 6,339 Infractions: 2/2 (3)	KQ i would love to see the final logo, maybe i could use it for my 12 league Illinois Baseball League which will have the Enforcers, i like the idea of the back of the knuckles for the reasons u stated.

04-15-2011, 07:31 AM	#7
Cooleyvol Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Union City, TN Posts: 6,383	Jesus dude, if his wife is hand drawing it and he's creating it from scratch, what makes you entitled to use the logo? Honestly, your sense of entitlement to anything posted in the logo forums is single handedly making me begin to email requests to people.