Assimilation V3

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I have always wanted to to the "ultimate" borg blind.

 

My first attempt was made in 2007.

Assimilation

I was immensely proud of it when I finished it and uploaded XD ........but.......look at it! o_O   Oh well, I keep it up to remind me of how far I've come.

 

Attempt 2 in 2008 was a bit better.

Assimilation V2


 

A real improvement but still kinda.............meh!

 

I guess it's time to try again, so I give you

 

Assimilation V3

 

First, the concept drawing in photoshop

 

Here's how it's looking as of today. Still lot's to do B)

 

I don't know if this is the "Ultimate Borg Blind" or not but I think it's looking pretty damn good!

 

 


 

 

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

3rd times a charm! Everything about this skin is really impressive. ;)  

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Sweeet! ....and I love the Nav buttons! :thumbsup:

Galactic Civilizations III
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Tim! This is great! I love the nav buttons too, Cyndie! I'm gonna love seeing what you're gonna do to the taskbar! :thumbsup:

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Looking very good Tim, this falls into the category of 'Keeper'. :thumbsup:

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Looks excellent Tim! 5* 5*

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanks, guys!

 

I forgot to say that the hoses that connect the startpanel to the taskbar are actually part of the start button. That way, I could have them show only when the start panel is open (no silly looking hoses connecting to nothing) Shown here with start panel collapsed and windows rolled up.

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Please have a substyle with teh inside of the eye image from v1 and v2 . . 

 

TRADITIONNNN!  TRADITION!  

Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Please have a substyle with teh inside of the eye image from v1 and v2 . .



TRADITIONNNN! TRADITION!
End of quote

 

If you mean the "borg skin", I don't see why not B)

 

I may want to redraw it, though the gray tone isn't quite right.

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I really like the first two versions and it looks like this one will be the best yet!:thumbsup: 5*

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Maybe something like this?

 

Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top

A little bit of a white or green or light grey glow behind the black text on grey would look pretty cool, and help with the contrast for reading.

I am really diggin' it though... keep up the good work.

Marination almost always enhances the flavor.

Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top

looking terrific....a damn fine design....and a cool evolution of your skills... gonna be a ripper... :D

Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Tim, this is an excellent progression and I'm looking forward to its release... top shelf stuff, that. :thumbsup:

Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I'd like to see more complexity Tim, a couple of wires, does not a Borg blind make eh? Cmon, dig deeper, yew can dew eet ! :thumbsup:

Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top

A *real* borg skin for Windows:

Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I'd like to see more complexity Tim, a couple of wires, does not a Borg blind make eh?
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You are totally right, John. I just said to Xiandi the other day that this is not the time to be wimpy and go for safe. I need to follow my own advise, I guess.

I'm reworking the graphics and here's how it looks so far.

 

 

Right now, I'm just drawing. I'll worry about how to actually make it work later :borg:

 

 

Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top

MUCH better 5*

Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top

MUCH better
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Indeed! 1000% better.

A Borg theme deserves nothing less than intricate, tiny details to every aspect. I'd hate to see it rushed.

Take your time with it.

 

Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Just adding more detail. Kinda in the Borg style adding layers with little regard for symmetry.  :P

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Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Much of the Borg gear is black leather-like.  Will we be seeing any of that?

Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Zubaz, reply 7
Please have a substyle with teh inside of the eye image from v1 and v2 . .

TRADITIONNNN!  TRADITION! 

End of Zubaz's quote

Speakin' 'o tradition, are we gonna stick with the originals' dark/black background and white text?

There's a REAL shortage of good, properly working blinds with dark backgrounds like that,
which is a real pity, coz it cut down on that late-night white screen glare eye-pains...

Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanks for your interest everyone. I'm going on vacation for a month starting tomorrow. I'll pick up work on this again in late September B)

Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top

  have a safe trip....enjoy your hols.... :D