MOB Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) This is the new (and final) logo for RuneQuest: Roleplaying in Glorantha! In our latest RuneQuest Designer's Notes, Jason goes through the "logorrhea of logos" the game has had in its storied 40 year history, and how we went back to basics to create a logo with "an old world feeling but was relatively clean and not artificially weathered or aged". And here it is. Read more from Jason here: https://www.chaosium.com/blogdesigning-the-new-runequest-part-22/ Edited March 21, 2018 by MOB 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Stansfield Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) I really like this. As I don't recognise the face, is it hand-drawn?* (That would always have been my suggestion, though a more difficult choice to execute well.) There's a lovely art nouveau aspect to the display face, and the main point of departure that draws the eyes—the 's'—brings to mind a trail or river, which is entirely appropriate. Very nice! *Edit: Having read the design notes I see that is. Lovely. Edited March 21, 2018 by Quackatoa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GianniVacca Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I really like it. Except for the the Єs and the ᛋ, that is. Quote 「天朝大國」，https://rpggeek.com/rpgitem/92874/celestial-empire 很有意思: http://celestialempire.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psullie Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 nice old school feel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deleriad Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I like it. Two things though. One is that it keeps reminding me of ElfQuest. I think it's the e's. The other is that the Quickstart logo is still my favourite. This is about my second joint favourite along with AH RQ3. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jongjom Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) A rogue dissenter here (or a 'rouge dissenter' as I first mistyped!). The RuneQuest font and colour, and the black background just doesn't grab me. Also, it's odd to see no red in there. The Runes and Font for Roleplaying in Glorantha look good. Joint third in my list of RQ Logos (2nd Ed, RQ3, RQ Quickstarter). Edited March 21, 2018 by jongjom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelm's Light Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Agreed. The "Runequest" looks generic to my eyes. Everything else is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jongjom Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Why "Roleplaying in Glorantha" when the game's name is RuneQuest: Glorantha? Would it not make things simpler and easier to just have one name for the game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g33k Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 9 minutes ago, jongjom said: Why "Roleplaying in Glorantha" when the game's name is RuneQuest: Glorantha? Would it not make things simpler and easier to just have one name for the game? We have been abbreviating it online that way, but it was announced as RQ:RPiG and AFAIK that has been the official name ever since... 1 Quote C'es ne pas un .sig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g33k Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Personally, I'm ENTIRELY unenthusiastic about this; nothing I object to, but not exciting. But that's fine. I'm gonna buy this sucker the moment I can... suatmm ! It's wholly functional, recognizable, does the job. Quote C'es ne pas un .sig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
styopa Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 1 hour ago, deleriad said: I like it. Two things though. One is that it keeps reminding me of ElfQuest. I think it's the e's. The other is that the Quickstart logo is still my favourite. This is about my second joint favourite along with AH RQ3. My first response as well. Probably because of the E's. Personally I liked much about the typeface used on the free RPG day version. (although that lacked the - necessary in my view - rune bar) Maybe it was too specifically Nordic in implication? Let's be honest, "RUNES" in the modern vernacular have unavoidably Norse connotations and they wanted to veer from that? Or maybe that's just because I'm in MN and Nordic culture here is pretty dominant. I liked percolator too, but agree that it's too connected to WoD visually now. I can ignore the E's and I don't know that Elfquest is much of a recognized property to anyone but dinosaurs. I don't understand the point of the highly-stylized S though. That just sort of sticks out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonh Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) That’s beautiful. I think the subheading “Roleplaying In Glorantha” looks a lot better than just Glorantha, which would either need to be the same size as RuneQuest, or would have to be tucked underneath it with some kind of padding on either side. Either option would look ungainly. Add me to those that was reminded of ElfQuest, although it’s only a subtle echoing. I keep thinking I’ve seen an RQ or related product with that or a very similar font before, but can’t pin it down. I take that as a good sign. Simon Hibbs Edited March 21, 2018 by simonh Quote Check out the Runequest Glorantha Wiki for RQ links and resources. Any updates or contributions welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grievous Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I like that a lot - very stylish. The font has an old school feel, but is still fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenwheeldancer Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) It's ok. But my eyes kinda "trip up" at the "S". It grows on me the more I look at it. Edit: Yea, I'm starting to really like it. Edited March 22, 2018 by goldenwheeldancer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffjerwin Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I like it a lot, particularly the S. It should also be visible in a busy bookshelf in a game store. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mankcam Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) I quite like the new logo a lot quite a lot, and yes it is a bit ElfQuesty but it is much better than the previous design logo, which felt like a MMO game logo rather than a weighty game like RQ. This logo does have a classic 1980s fantasy feel to it for me, however I greatly prefer this to the last one that felt like the Mongoose logo. So this is a big step up from that. I'll certainly be very happy to see the RQG line embossed with this new logo posted at the start of this thread. However I think I still prefer the more ancient looking logo from the RQG Quickstart. Actually the one that wasn't used for the Quickstart is also quite good, it references RQ3 but looks more evocative: However I just feel that the official RQ Quickstart logo still works better and find it difficult to see why it isn't being used. It captures the iconic RQ2 feel, tells you that this is an ancient world setting, and looks fresh at the same time. If it had a 'rune border' then it would have looked any better. So while I am very happy with the new logo, the RQ Quickstart logo just works better for me: So I really would prefer one of the logos I have posted here, or a variation of such. I just think they were both spot on. However the new logo will look very nice on a black spine. So it's a big win over the MRQ feel of the previous one. It also captures a 'sensible, mature' look, which I think will suit the audience as well. Edited March 21, 2018 by Mankcam 2 Quote " Sure it's fun, but it is also well known that a D20 roll and an AC is no match against a hefty swing of a D100% and a D20 Hit Location Table!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajagappa Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 My favorite is also the Quickstart logo - which I thought harkened back nicely to the RQ2 logo. But this seems very workable, and though different, reminds me of the RQ3 logo - something that will be recognizable whether large or small, color or b/w. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayerson Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I'll say that the quickstart logo was good but liking this one. It's more basic but is quick to grow on a person. I'm also assuming it is going to be color changed for different covers but if not, works just as well. Thanks for ditching the second one though. That seemed a wreck. 1 Quote Say no to censorship "Did he say he was a Rune Lord or that he knew one?" "Go, and never darken my towels again." "Ach Crimmens! Ye smited me...ye craven. Worra, worra. What would me Mum say?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runeblogger Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) I don't like it much. It looks a bit childish, the S is weird and I'd rather see the runes on top. But I'm amazed at the level of effort that's being put into the logo. My favourites are RQ3, the Quickstart and Mongoose's. Edited March 21, 2018 by Runeblogger Quote Read my Runeblog about RuneQuest and Glorantha at: http://elruneblog.blogspot.com.es/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayerson Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Meh. Better than the second Quote Say no to censorship "Did he say he was a Rune Lord or that he knew one?" "Go, and never darken my towels again." "Ach Crimmens! Ye smited me...ye craven. Worra, worra. What would me Mum say?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid a bod yn dwp Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Nice. So glad Chaosium went back to the drawing board on this one. For me this captures the spirit of the game very well. It’s a pleasing strong design...phew! I did have a *moment* of ElfQuest, but that is minor, and the thoughtful strong design is winning through. I like the stylised S, with its rightly or wrongly ancient (greek ?) association. The QuickStart remains a lovely logo, but the new one works very well too. Great. ...Thank F**k for that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_E Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 I already commented on this over on the Tanelorn forum. Personally, I don't like this logo, but I don't feel strongly. For details, check my other post. 1 Quote Our latest Horror Fantasy adventure has arrived. Check out Old Bones Publishing on DriveThruRPG.com! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pentallion Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Take two had that bronze age feel to it. I really liked it the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDLeary Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Um... Really? I like the layout, the color works on a black background. And should work on a book cover if it is a black cover. Over a piece of artwork without a background (going from tradition here) not so much. And the main title font... you need a new font. SDLeary 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goal:dilmun Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 The RQ- lettering looks really bad. The font is ugly and the gradient coloring makes it look cheap and homemade. The two that Mankham mentions above is by far the best ones, in my opionion, though I like the first one, the one that wasn't used, the best. It's fantastic actually. The only things that doesn't work well on that one are the runes and the subtitle, but that could have been solved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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