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[–]OMGAZOMBIEATEME 30 points31 points ago

[–]Luna079 26 points27 points ago*

Here's my first submission. I call it Signception. If you like it, I can fix it up some more. http://imgur.com/P5sco

A sign inside a sign inside a sign inside a sign.


Edit: Does anyone have a decal tool for trade? I'm actually quite proud of how this design turned out and would love to put it on my conscientious objector.

[–]DavidSchwimmer 2 points3 points ago

I actually like this one a lot!

[–]Luna079 5 points6 points ago*

I shrunk it down to 253x256 for a better fit. http://imgur.com/ZxZlV

Edit: fixed it up a little bit. http://i.imgur.com/EeGoq.jpg

[–]ElMangosto 0 points1 point ago

I want to use this. May I? I will gladly pay you a reclaimed for the rights.

[–]Luna079 0 points1 point ago*

Go for it! I'm glad people actually liked it. I don't want to charge anyone anything to use it. I am perfectly content with seeing appreciation for it.

Edit: If there's anything you would like to change on it, or if it doesn't look well on the actual item, let me know. I would like to ensure that it looks and works well with the actual item.

[–]Luna079 0 points1 point ago

Here's an alternative version that might look better on the actual item. http://imgur.com/jXPpP

[–]MessiahX[S] 0 points1 point ago

Congratulations! Will PM you for your steam details. =)

[–]Luna079 0 points1 point ago

Thanks again! I replied to it (It's the same as my username). If someone who has used this decal can, it would be great to see a screenshot of how it turned out.

[–]hiruko100 10 points11 points ago

[–]NeedsMoreCrazy 0 points1 point ago

Nice idea, but nobody will see the sign for long enough to read it, as a general rule.

That would work much better as a spray, I think.

[–]Johnny_blade 12 points13 points ago

Contirbuting I thought smashing was appropriate

[–]rubelmj 1 point2 points ago

Nigel is always appropriate.

[–]Luna079 1 point2 points ago

Haha, very clever. I like it. Have my upvote.

[–]fpskimberly 8 points9 points ago

[–]DependencyTree 1 point2 points ago

This works on several levels.

[–]YourBestFriendStu 4 points5 points ago

[–]Wimpzilla 3 points4 points ago

I've gone through the process of adding decals to items, and there are few pointers I would like to share with both the OP and the entrants. Since the omission of the painterly option of the decal tool you have to be very particular with your selected picture.

The largest color scheme available to you while using the tool contains only 4 colors, a majority has 3 and some have as little as two colors. That means pictures with a lot of detail or colors will become very muddled in the process, possibly becoming unreadable as a final result.

Secondly you'll want simple symbols that can be immediately recognized, from a distance, rather than a wall of text or a very busy picture with a lot to look at. Most players will only glance at your sign, and even when killed by the sign itself, will only have a small window of time to see it.

So pick something that uses very flat, very few colors and that can be recognized immediately and easily. So far I believe Luna079's target design and Saenii's "objection" logo are the strongest submissions simply because they will work.

For my Clan Pride Medal I added a simple "1" to it, and I couldn't be happier with it. The original images I used were cluttered and hard to read. After trimming as much of the fat as possible, my victims can see clearly the message my medal intends.

My submission uses the principals of this post, and while it may not win, shows a nice example of what entrants should strive for.

[–]Luna079 0 points1 point ago

This is actually a very helpful short guide. I'll see if I can come up with another design and keep in mind these limitations after work.

[–]tielahr 2 points3 points ago

[–]admiralhotcakes 2 points3 points ago

[–]Accipiter1138 1 point2 points ago

This is fantastic for sticky-jumping.

[–]meta_numbers 3 points4 points ago

Here's my submission. Sort of based on this PBF comic.

[–]orbitjh 2 points3 points ago

[–]Lurcho 3 points4 points ago

This is my submission. I call it Democrab, so you can have a picture of a democrab while you democrab.

[–]sonicbanana 8 points9 points ago

[–]insufferabletoolbag 0 points1 point ago

[–]ElMangosto 2 points3 points ago

Will one class in particular be using the Objector? This matters.

[–]MessiahX[S] 3 points4 points ago

I play demoman a lot. =)

[–]Luna079 5 points6 points ago

One of these should help in distracting snipers while airborne from sticky jumping. =)

[–]ElMangosto 0 points1 point ago

Working on a decal for my demoman now. Let me test my new design in game and see if it looks any good.

[–]ElMangosto 0 points1 point ago

http://tf2b.com/?id=76561198025635095

I have one for each class, still deciding on a few!

[–]Wimpzilla 2 points3 points ago*

The Demoman's famous Smiley Face.

Because the original texture is so small, blowing it up to this size makes it pixelated, so hopefully someone with some photoshop skills can make this a bit cleaner. (If someone does provide a cleaner version I'll split the prize if this image is selected, just to be fair).

[–]Meeew 1 point2 points ago

Size x4 - Hope you like it! :)

[–]Meeew 1 point2 points ago

Here's my entry. A TF2 flavored peace sign. Hope you like it.

Clean White BG or Black Circle BG

"A conscientious objector (CO) is an "individual who has claimed the right to refuse to perform military service" on the grounds of freedom of thought, conscience, and/or religion." -Wikipedia

When I read that I thought a TF2 flavored peace sign would be fitting so I made one in Photoshop. I've got the image in up to 1200x1200 pixels if you'd like it any bigger than the 256x256 it is now. Also, making the background transparent or any other color is easily fixed if you'd like that.

Aaaand, that's it. Bye! :)

[–]Luna079 0 points1 point ago

I think you really deserved more upvotes for this great idea. However, it seems like most of the submissions that were uploaded a few hours before this contest was over received little attention, which was very unfortunate.

[–]Meeew 0 points1 point ago

Yeah, I noticed that as well. Big thanks for the up though. :)

[–]MrTheodore 4 points5 points ago

http://imgur.com/Bzejr fit that on your sign

[–]bubblyfumbers[!] 4 points5 points ago

I always love the "god hates spy's" sign Westboro style. On my phone, I'll post a picture later, but youcan easily find it by googling. Just thought id enter this before it gets said. Thanks!

[–]Luna079 4 points5 points ago

Here you go. http://imgur.com/wxcMz

I'm giving you credit on this. Especially since it was an easy edit.

[–]bubblyfumbers[!] 0 points1 point ago

Thanks!

[–]daschande 0 points1 point ago

Thank you for the idea, I ended up using this on my sign and it turned out really well! If you were curious

I wish my engi could wear it, it would've been perfect for him!

[–]Luna079 1 point2 points ago

I couldn't find one of those sign pics, but did stumble upon this.

[–]daschande 0 points1 point ago

Thank you for the idea, I ended up using this on my sign and it turned out really well! If you were curious

I wish my engi could wear it, it would've been perfect for him!

[–]bubblyfumbers[!] 1 point2 points ago

Glad I could help!

[–]Saenii 5 points6 points ago

[–]DavidSchwimmer 1 point2 points ago

I always wanted to use this image if I got my hands on a decal tool. If you want something more TF2 related I could try making one.

[–]ShouniAishaKuma 0 points1 point ago

Brilliant! Magritte's works are all so amazing :D

It kind of fits the Demoman role too!

[–]Johnny_blade 3 points4 points ago

[–]JakeSteam 3 points4 points ago

Not sure if votes are the best way, might be better for you to just pick yourself.

Anyway, my contribution. Hope you like it!

[–]MessiahX[S] 1 point2 points ago

I would like the community to have a say in it. Anyway, I get to choose one from the highest voted entries and will have the final say. =) Thanks for the first entry!

[–]fatman907 0 points1 point ago

http://www.castanet.net/content/1183818660%20BC.jpg If you're really going for the "Conscientious Objector" feel.

[–]tielahr 2 points3 points ago*

Spycrab! I think this should deserve serious consideration

EDIT: Fixed link

[–]krylon5 1 point2 points ago

Here is my submission. It's what those conscientious objector signs remind me the most of.

South Park

[–]klinefelter0 0 points1 point ago

any of these suit your taste? http://imgur.com/a/T79uV#0

[–]tielahr 1 point2 points ago

[–]dexterduck 1 point2 points ago

[–]brightcatseye 0 points1 point ago

Use the image of Monoculus on the tf2 wiki.

[–]RoninK -1 points0 points ago

Usually when I get a melee kill it's because someone wasn't paying attention, so I think this message is appropriate:

don't

blink

[–]Nomster_ 0 points1 point ago

a text that says "insert face here" Sorry i dont have a link but i just thought of it and i dont know if it exists.

[–]timewarp -1 points0 points ago

[–]doedipus 0 points1 point ago

sine wave

[–]Lookandsee 0 points1 point ago

I figured redditor should use cute dog found on reddit. http://i.imgur.com/YxNc0.jpg

[–]chasenvaders 0 points1 point ago

Need a new decal? Why not spyburg? Can't post pic, on phone

[–]Demoli 0 points1 point ago

Well, i don't have one (i'm poor and irish), but if i had it would be this:

I'm beating you over the head with it

[–]Epicfa17 0 points1 point ago

[–]DMale 1 point2 points ago

[–]ares623 0 points1 point ago

I know, not very creative and inspired, but whatever http://i.imgur.com/SP5nF.jpg

[–]LAZORBEAR 0 points1 point ago

[–]jakospacko -1 points0 points ago

just something I made in like 2 mins :D http://imgur.com/a/Ilj38

[–]tedford 0 points1 point ago

This is what I use on mine: http://i.imgur.com/3hSkf.png

[–]Johnny_blade 1 point2 points ago

And another It's 4 am and I have nothing to do so tell me to stop anytime

[–]a200ftmonster -1 points0 points ago

Don't know if this is too offensive, but you know it's funny.

[–]tielahr -1 points0 points ago*

The last thing you see before imminent DEATH Also a favorite of mine.

EDIT: Fixed link

[–]Saenii 0 points1 point ago

It's so close...

[–]mitchmatch1 0 points1 point ago

Going to enter. Off to soccer.

Be back with one in about 1.5 hours.

[–]bagelofthefuture -1 points0 points ago

So you can use this, and for a bonus use "Ain't so useless now, isn't it?" for your description.

[–]YourBestFriendStu -2 points-1 points ago

[–][deleted] -2 points-1 points ago

"Please upvote this"?

How about go fuck yourself.

[–]meh100 0 points1 point ago

Serious business.