Return of the Community Skin Project

Full details coming soon

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Heavy Equipment is one of the largest skin projects ever attempted, with dozens of skins for almost every application imaginable.  It took dozens of skinners months to do, but the result was without a question one of the most impressive skin sets released.  Nothing has really come close since then.

In the past year we've seen groups of skinners get together to do their own smaller skin projects, and while the results have been superb, they lacked scale.  And of course there was some disagreement over being able to call them community projects since they weren't open to absolutely everyone.

Well, in the coming weeks we're going to start to talk about the next true community project.  It will be open to anyone who wants to participate and will accept skins for any application you care to skin.  Jafo himself will be leading the charge on the project and organizing volunteers and work.

As a bit of a preview, the theme of the project is going to be a worn/corroded metal.  Heavy Equipment was so clean and pristine, but now we're going to try something with some years on it, something with more "character" I guess.

If you're interested in the idea, start lining up.  We'll have more details for you soon when we're ready to officially kick things off.  I just wanted to let you know it's coming and see if we can start kicking up some interest and ideas.

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'd love to contribute some docks
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I might attempt at some dreams if you would like...
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Sounds cool. I'd love to see a "dirty" metal suite, especially one that constantly has more things added to it. I'd love to see post-apocalyptic type metal.....dark but not black....maybe even "borg"-ish.

Hopefully the initiators will include a bunch of "raw" graphics to use. I have all kinds of cool DesktopX objects I've wanted to code for a while, but I am no good with graphics. Would love to contribute to something like this.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
This is when I really appreciate the talents of all the skinners here. Coming together to showcase your individual talents in putting a community project together is outstanding.  :CONGRAT: 

I wait in child like anticipation. :SURPRISED: 

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'll throw my name in the hat. Can/have skinned most things so I could help out.

Waiting on details. :)
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Despite me currently dealing with a cold, these is an Awesome announcement! :CONGRAT: Can't wait :d 
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Just count me in for WB or part of it what ever you want! :)
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'll take a shot at the Xion skin if required...... B[]
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
or anything else on offer...............
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I haven't done a Sysmetrix skin in a while, I'll do that if no one else wants it.
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I'd love to see post-apocalyptic type metal.....dark but not black....maybe even "borg"-ish.

Hopefully the initiators will include a bunch of "raw" graphics to use.
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Yes, and yes ...;)

Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top


As a bit of a preview, the theme of the project is going to be a worn/corroded metal. Heavy Equipment was so clean and pristine, but now we're going to try something with some years on it, something with more "character" I guess.
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Hmm. Sounds like I.R. Brainiac territory to me. Plasmatron, anyone?
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Nothing has really come close since then.
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Maybe not close, but the Concept suite, by GUI Magic, had 25 skins to it a couple of years ago.


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Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'd have to see some previews of graphics first but I'd be interested in doing some docks as well. :D
Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Maybe not close, but the Concept suite, by GUI Magic, had 25 skins to it a couple of years ago
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Closest was the 'sequel' "Formula One".  Another 'Community' one was Deviantskin - based on Deviantart.com site graphics ....;)

Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Closest was the 'sequel' "Formula One". Another 'Community' one was Deviantskin - based on Deviantart.com site graphics
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I remember those. I was pointing out the most recent large suite. ;)
Can't wait for this new suite, though. :)
Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top
worn/corroded metal.
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i've already do something like that: Oxide


so.., could it be consider as part of the proyect or i need to do another skin a like?
Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top
If you need any dreams, let me know. I'm a very experienced dream maker (infact I'm the lead developer for vistadreams.org). I'd be happy to work on a group project :)
Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top
We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own. Your culture will adapt to service us. Resistance is futile.

We are the Borgsoft. ;) 
Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top

We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own. Your culture will adapt to service us. Resistance is futile.

We are the Borgsoft.
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and you are one strange puppy!

Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I would like to contribute, but TYCUS already has the cursor I think, but let me know in which area I can help :D
Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top
What, two cursor sets isn't an option? It is a community project.....
Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top
ok I'm ready to watch could make the coffee but don't do take away and no way will I be doing deliveries.