Howdy there partner! Welcome to Tipper mc Westy's graphics. This thread is run by me (The Western Reaches) and Tippercommon. We both enjoy making graphics for NS, and have done so (a lot) in the past. I recommend that you read over the various sections of this thread so you see how things run, and so that your request is valid.
The current status of this thread is:
(New Requests will be disregarded until the thread is opened again)
Well, anything really. Any 2D graphics needed for your nation or your nationstates experience in general we can certainly manage. Tipper has also offered to help format storefronts. If you want help with BBCoding your storefront, he's available on request.
Before you ask:
- I use a combination of Inkscape (open source SVG editor), and GIMP (bitmap editor). Yes, both are free.
- Tippercommon uses GIMP. Yeah.
This little table shows the priority level of the various types of design you can order. Types closer to the top will be done faster than those at the bottom. It also tells you who does what, so you know who to have a go at if you're not satisfied (or majorly pissed off).
| Order Priority Heirarchy | Responsibility |
| Basic Editing: Resizing images, creating transparency, resizing the canvas, adjusting brightness and contrast. | Either |
| Headers: Stylized text meant to act as titles on threads rather than bolded or text increased in size. | Either |
| BB Coding: Teaching or implementing the use of NationState's BB Code to make your thread a tad more stylish or functional | Tippercommon |
| Flags: Creating flags for nations. | Either |
| Banners, Communiqués & Logos: Creating banners, logos and the like for your storefront or agency. | The Western Reaches |
| Planets: Creating planets for your future tech nation. | Either |
Backlog:
Whoa hold on there buckaroo! Let me first go over some guidelines for your request. If you follow these, you'll make sure your design is produced quickly and to the highest standard:
- First, CHECK THE TAG. If the thread's title and first post read "OPEN", you're free to post, if "CLOSED", we've got too much backlog for your request and will not be open again until the current pending designs have been completed. If you post a request while we are closed it will be disregarded and you will have to post again when we are open. You cannot reserve a place in the queue for when we are open. Continuous posting while we're closed will result in a permanent ban from the thread. You will also probably be yelled at.
- Please don't be rude to anyone else on the thread (that includes us). No one wants you to be happy with your design more than me, and we're happy to modify anything if you're not completely happy with it. If it's not exactly what you wanted, all you have to do is specify what needs changing.
- Be specific, we're not psychic. Add in as much detail, as in, EXACTLY what you want, unless you want to purposefully leave elements open to me and Tipper's deranged artistic minds (dangerous idea, but it sometimes works
).- Be patient, if your design is taking too long it's probably because it is complex and is taking time (this is especially prevalent in maps. They take ages). That being said, don't be afraid to check up on the status of your design. It may just be we've missed or forgotten your request.
- Remember that we're not obligated to actually make you anything. Sure, we'll do our best and will consult with you over any hurdles in the process, but in the end if your request is considered inappropriate we won't be doing it.
This is where finished designs will be kept for reference and egotistical purposes. Might post some old favourites here as examples too.
