Enpeze Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I have to agree. I think "more modern" would mean "less busy". In fact, I would prefer (perhaps in the minority) a cover without pictures, but rather with a very simple logo or icon. And nothing else. Something akin to the collector's edition of the Warhammer RPG: Obviously, BRP couldn't be this basic--you'd have to add some text--but why not just a simple, confident riff on the Chaosium dragon logo with "d100" or "BRP" underneath it? (By "dragon logo" I mean the image that appears in the upper-left corner of Chaosium's site. You are right. I would do it in this way too if I dont have an absolutely first class picture available. One basic colour (black, red or maybe dark blue) and a silver or gold imprint. (or maybe as non-color relief imprint) I would place in prominent font size the name BRP or d100 and a smaller chaosium logo on the front cover and not much else. Simple and iconic. Additional info could be printed on the backcover. This would also show the "basicness" of the rules inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Twig Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 What you are suggesting sounds like the HERO 5th edition. It is black with silver and green print and a green HERO symbol right in the middle. While it is not bad, I actually wouldn't do that for BRP. I also would not copy the D&D model and go with a faux book cover. You know, printing a picture on the book so that the book looks like a... well... fancier book. I think a little artwork on the front would be good, but maybe it shouldn't take up the whole cover. Have it be more of a framed look, maybe with a large Chaosium symbol on there as well and the name printed at the top. Oh well, I'd buy it if it depicted a steaming pile of crap on the cover, so I may not be the best authority. Quote The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970) 30/420 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badcat Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Chaosium can do what the big boys do. Go ahead and publish this, and then put a deluxe version out so everybody can buy it again, to get the pretty or classy version. Yeah, that's the ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Paul Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 I think a photo mosaic of past Chaosium covers would be neat. Quote __________________ Joseph Paul "Nothing partys like a rental" explains the enduring popularity of prostitution.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason D Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 I think a photo mosaic of past Chaosium covers would be neat. I suggested this, but apparently they only own first-use rights to most of their cover artwork, or at least for those older pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Paul Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 I suggested this, but apparently they only own first-use rights to most of their cover artwork, or at least for those older pieces. D'oh! You mentioned that before. Quote __________________ Joseph Paul "Nothing partys like a rental" explains the enduring popularity of prostitution.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enpeze Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 I just read an interesting post from Jason over there at rpg.net about our little ugly cover (Jason, I hope its ok for you that I am going to post this here) "Here's the skinny - the guys at Chaosium are aware of the public reaction to the most recent cover and are mulling over some options. The fantasy sorcerer cover was just a placeholder image from a while ago, and is a reuse of a monograph cover. I can't go into details about them, but there has been progress. If things go the way I hope they're leaning, I may be very pleased. (Jason Durall) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trifletraxor Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Yeah, yeah!! Details Jason, details! Sverre. Quote Ef plest master, this mighty fine grub! 116/420. High Priest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyhough Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I'm not really impressed by the cover either, especially the font and the extraneous comma. I like the idea of an image combining genres in a sort of "science-fantasy" way (Trigan Empire, yes, exactly!) but I'd go for a more stark, framed and largely monochrome + 1 colour design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trifletraxor Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 A freelance illustrator! You wouldn't happen to be doing something for Chaosium, do you? SGL. EDIT: Just read the introduction. Yes, go pester Charlie some more! Quote Ef plest master, this mighty fine grub! 116/420. High Priest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golden wheel dancer Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I just googled you tony. Very atmospheric art! Keep pestering!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyhough Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 I just googled you tony. Very atmospheric art! Keep pestering!! Woo! (feels all Googled) Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiGhost Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Spaceships, warriors, firearms and a temple - what more could you ask for? Something evocative and decently realised? Seriously though that cover screams "bargain bin 80s product" and its plain fugly IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilHibbs Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Oh well, I'd buy it if it depicted a steaming pile of crap on the cover, so I may not be the best authority. I'm thinking of replacing the cover art on my copy of MRQ with something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Twig Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 You want something that is more representative of the contents of the book? (I'm terrible :shocked:) Quote The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970) 30/420 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golden wheel dancer Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Does anyone know what the latest cover is going to be like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason D Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Does anyone know what the latest cover is going to be like? Why yes, I do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golden wheel dancer Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 tee hee. is it nice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason D Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 tee hee. is it nice? Remains to be seen. I saw a new cover sketch almost 7 weeks ago that had a lot of promise, loosely based on a detailed concept I suggested. There was some feedback to the artist - I'm not sure if it was acted upon, or what the artist's finished art style looks like (he had a name unfamiliar to me, and I couldn't find any examples of his published work). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trifletraxor Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 loosely based on a detailed concept I suggested. Can you tell us about the concept? SGL. Quote Ef plest master, this mighty fine grub! 116/420. High Priest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason D Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Can you tell us about the concept? SGL. It's probably best that I don't. That way, there are few preconceptions about it when it shows up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owl Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I'm guessing chainmail bikinis. Because of the history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trifletraxor Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 It's probably best that I don't. That way, there are few preconceptions about it when it shows up. Probably a good idea. It sure is exciting though! SGL. Quote Ef plest master, this mighty fine grub! 116/420. High Priest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason D Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I'm guessing chainmail bikinis. Because of the history. You guessed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ars Mysteriorum Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I'm guessing chainmail bikinis. Because of the history. Great sanctified cow nips, why didn't I think of that? Quote "Men of broader intellect know that there is no sharp distinction betwixt the real and the unreal..." - H.P. Lovecraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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