Wii VC Covers

[wmcduff]

Can I suggest dropping the Gamecube controller?  While I know it does work with VC games; it does make it look cluttered.  Or perhaps a half-Classic/half-Gamecube silhouette?  Though that might be ugly...

[KaiserWAVE]

BTW, since I based my template off Starfish's, the dimensions of my covers are 3240x2175. However, I keep seeing other Wii covers that are 3225x2156. So, which one is correct?

3225x2156 is the correct one. That's a normal DVD cover.

[Dante_Ali]

BTW, since I based my template off Starfish's, the dimensions of my covers are 3240x2175. However, I keep seeing other Wii covers that are 3225x2156. So, which one is correct?

3225x2156 is the correct one. That's a normal DVD cover.

Looks like I'll have to edit it somewhat then.

wmcduff: I'm not too sure about dropping the GC controller icon. Most retail Wii covers have at least two controller icons - the Wiimote and the Nunchuk. Since none use the Nunchuk (and only a few the Wiimote), I put the Classic and GC controller in there as a substitute.

EDIT: Is there a Wii template with the dimensions 3225x2156? Seems like all the templates I can find are 3240x2175. (including this one http://www.console-covers.com/Downloads/Vault/Files/:Resources:/Templates/6037/)

And, if there isn't one, should I stick to 3240x2175 (as it is now) or adapt it to 3225x2156?

[UncleBob]

So... Is someone gonna make a Opera, Votes, News and Weather cover?

[Doom]

UncleBob, I think I'll scream if you think you actually need something like that. But if you do, I'm hopeless against requests I can fill...
Also, Dante_Ali, I'd reccomend making the classic and GC controller rightside up. I don't think it would look bad at all.

[SMMM]

I think the back/upper-right looks fine; although, you may need to make the space longer for games that incorporate the wiimote.  I also don't like the spine.  Too cluttered and bundled up.  You could try to make it match up with TP

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=1403

Or take the spine of the GBA version and elongate it a little.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=75

[UncleBob]

UncleBob, I think I'll scream if you think you actually need something like that. But if you do, I'm hopeless against requests I can fill...

Heh... just throught I'd throw those out there.  I'll probably get 'em printed if they're up at the time that I get the rest of the VC Downloads I've purchased printed up.

[Dante_Ali]

I think the back/upper-right looks fine; although, you may need to make the space longer for games that incorporate the wiimote.  I also don't like the spine.  Too cluttered and bundled up.  You could try to make it match up with TP

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=1403

Or take the spine of the GBA version and elongate it a little.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=75

In response to the first complaint (about the back/upper-right and the layout of the controller buttons, here is how it currently looks.



This picture shows what it would look like if the Wiimote, Classic and GameCube controller are all supported by a game. As you can see, I made the space somewhat longer so the Wiimote icon can fit in. Also, both controller icons are now no longer on their side.

In response to the second (the complaints about the spine logo - I take it you don't dislike the layout of the spine except for the cropped logo I used):



Picture number two shows off the new game logo. As per SMM's advice, I took the logo from the GBA cover. Didn't bother elongating it, though. This picture has 2 icons (Classic controller and GameCube).

Also new is the Wii Points indicator.

EDIT: Perhaps I could remove the Wii logo from the spine and move the Virtual Console logo to the top. Let me know if that's an idea I should pursue.

[Doom]

I thought it'd be easier(and look better) if you had the GC controller over the classic controller, and the Wiimote to one side.

[Dante_Ali]

I thought it'd be easier(and look better) if you had the GC controller over the classic controller, and the Wiimote to one side.

Something like this?

[Doom]

yeah. You shouldn't have to expand the bar that way, and it looks better.
Also, I think opacity under the description would look better than black and white.

[Priestess Paula]

meh, I shoulda known to wait untill there was a defined template, I make my own dreamcast covers because of the undefined template of dreamdvds.

[Doom]

You should implement the "genre" and "release" if you've already done "wii points"
Genre and release can be found on http://wii.nintendo.com/virtualconsole.jsp

[SMMM]

I think you should get rid of the blue tint on the system as well..it just doesn't look right.  On the official site I see they just lighten it up a little.  Maybe try that?

[KaiserWAVE]

Hehe, your template seems to be one of the most popular here Dante Definitely take your time tweaking it. Looks like it's coming along quite good with all the suggestions in this thread.