The Cover Project
General Category => The Request Forum => Topic started by: satoshi_matrix on May 31, 2013, 05:55:57 PM
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Hey guys, I just wanted to put this out there if anyone can help with somewhat of a large request. Over the years, I've picked up various NES games at decent prices because their labels were damaged, torn, or in some cases, missing entirely.
In addition, along with a friend I'm been amassing a bit of a collection of reproductions and they too need labels. Here's what I need:
Retail:
Banana Prince
I can't find a good scan. This is the best I can offer up:
PAL label:
(http://imageshack.us/a/img694/2139/p4230258.jpg)
low res boxart
(http://www.theoldcomputer.com/game-box-art-covers/Nintendo/NES/b/Banana%20Prince.jpg)
Big Nose Freaks Out
(http://image.gamespotcdn.net/gamespot/images/box/1/3/5/587135_167712_front.jpg)
Note: This is a Camerica game, thus it's label is different from standard NES carts. I'll need to see about figuring out exactly what size it should be. Not a high priority label.
Metal Storm
front:
(http://31.media.tumblr.com/ab9cb341e0c8912c35f36479e28e9a89/tumblr_mr182i9mgj1rc7qlzo10_1280.jpg)
end label:
(http://31.media.tumblr.com/4fb9345dd4496fd03b3b2b95e6350575/tumblr_mr182i9mgj1rc7qlzo4_1280.jpg)
Mighty Final Fight
Parasol Stars
front:
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/f0ebf56dfd825233c3ce4b78f5c83f31/tumblr_mr182i9mgj1rc7qlzo8_1280.jpg)
end label:
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/38e0b115d06643414734e190e1c7f583/tumblr_mr182i9mgj1rc7qlzo5_1280.jpg)
Power Blade 2
front:
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/386454dfab35d8a83ad5a9ca3b1ea512/tumblr_mr18lwZEIG1rc7qlzo6_1280.jpg)
end label:
(http://31.media.tumblr.com/dd7e867ee05c79707f51636405bba026/tumblr_mr18lwZEIG1rc7qlzo1_1280.jpg)
Princess Tomato in Salad Kingdom
R.C Pro AM 2
front:
(http://31.media.tumblr.com/4e8fdaa7dd83b555bc92bbae331eeccd/tumblr_mr18lwZEIG1rc7qlzo4_1280.jpg)
end label:
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/fa77ff44bdcc3822e77ef827f6c752b4/tumblr_mr18lwZEIG1rc7qlzo2_1280.jpg)
Rainbow Islands
I rather hate the art for the US version. Here are some better alternatives:
(http://www.gameexpress.com/images/product/original/893384000342F.JPG)
Master System art:
Twin Eagle
[I dont have a scan]
Wizards & Warriors III
front:
(http://31.media.tumblr.com/957d9772e5e53f2d188abcb753426a88/tumblr_mr18lwZEIG1rc7qlzo5_1280.jpg)
end label:
(http://31.media.tumblr.com/766216c395bea319cd8dda788c957a31/tumblr_mr18lwZEIG1rc7qlzo3_1280.jpg)
Retail unlicensed:
Master Chu & the Drunkard Hu
(http://pics.mobygames.com/images/covers/large/1033922092-00.jpg)
(http://cdn0.spong.com/pack/m/a/masterchua184610l/_-Master-Chu-and-the-Drunken-Hu-NES-_.jpg)
Custom:
Dream Castlevania
Dream Megaman 1
Dream Super Mario Bros.
These are hardware hacks where the mirroring is reversed. Near-retail covers is fine, but the word "Dream" should be added to the front label and end label.
Magic of Scherazade
The end label simply says Scherazade, but I alphabetize it in the M's for Magic of. Just needs a new end label that reads Magic of Scherazade.
Snake's Revenge
I'd like this one changed to reflect it's Metal Gear background. I know it's not a very good game, but I'd like it to at least belong next to Metal Gear, not with the S's. Please change title to Metal Gear: Snake's Revenge
Reproduction labels:
Bomberman 2
I've never liked the NES label for this game. Ugh, early Bomberman games all had terrible artwork!
Instead, I'd like the more Japanese/modern Bomberman used. Something like this:
(http://nick.onetwenty.org/wp-content/uploads/b2evo/Bomberman-art-work-style.jpg)
with this logo for both front and end labels cleaned up a bit and remove the word online:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/fr/6/62/Bomberman_Online_logo.png)
Bio Miracle Upa
Chronicles of Radia War Translation
Esper Dream 2
Esper Dream 2 is VRC6 Famicom game in a unique size shell.
(http://www.otakaraou.com/data/otakaraou/product/09c3213698.jpg)
I'll get you dimensions the label should be shortly.
This is the cleanest art I could find:
(http://www.rpgfan.com/soundtracks/esperdream/cover_l.jpg)
Legend of Zelda Pocket Edition
Hino Tori
Joy Mech Fight
Maniac Mansion Uncensored
Mario Adventure
Mario Vs Airman
Megaman Hyperion 5
Mighty Bomb Jack
I want an NTSC version of the PAL art. This is the best I can find:
(http://nintendoagemedia.com/elements_nocache/E8BFF486-EA69-A7B0-541757017EED0867.jpg)
Moon Crystal
Metroid custom label
front:
(http://31.media.tumblr.com/662621a6325c6cd37c5744fb6cd2c4a9/tumblr_mr18lwZEIG1rc7qlzo8_1280.jpg)
end label:
(http://31.media.tumblr.com/a0c644f9da0de43ff9dd54b8ed0e42b2/tumblr_mr18lwZEIG1rc7qlzo7_1280.jpg)
Power Blade 1 Easy
Recca Pure
Rockman 2 Endless
Rockman L
Rockman no Constancy
Rockman 4 Endless
Rockman 4 Minus Infinity
Super Mario Bros. 256 Worlds
Super Mario Bros. 4
Super Mario Special X1
Super Mario Unlimited
Tetris 2 + Bombliss
For the customs, I do have images to use, and I'll post links to them in a little bit. In the meantime, thanks if anyone can help with these.
Master System labels
Asterix & The Secret Mission
Deep Duck Trouble
Golden Axe Warrior
Ninja Gaiden
Phantasy Star - I'll want something custom here to differentiate it from the regular Phantsy Star.
Power Strike 2
Sonic The Hedgehog Triple Trouble
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I'm going to give this a bit of a bump as I still need help with all of this.
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I've updated my requests with some art to use as a base. Considering some of the wizards around here, most of this shouldn't be too much trouble at all.
thanks for any help.
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/neslabelpreview-gijoe_zpsc07298e3.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/neslabelpreview-gijoe_zpsc07298e3.jpg.html)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/neslabelpreview-natmanreturns_zpsbc38bf65.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/neslabelpreview-natmanreturns_zpsbc38bf65.jpg.html)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/neslabelpreview-gradiusac_zpsd5d86a63.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/neslabelpreview-gradiusac_zpsd5d86a63.jpg.html)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/neslabelpreview-doropie_zps9b0fd84d.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/neslabelpreview-doropie_zps9b0fd84d.jpg.html)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/neslabelpreview-digdug_zps9d365d23.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/neslabelpreview-digdug_zps9d365d23.jpg.html)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/neslabelpreview-golgo1_zps95b7b84c.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/neslabelpreview-golgo1_zps95b7b84c.jpg.html)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/neslabelpreview-golgo2_zpsc9e973bf.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/neslabelpreview-golgo2_zpsc9e973bf.jpg.html)
as usual - find em in my box.net
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Yes, yes!! Thanks a bunch! Those all look great! I am so impressed!
Doropie isn't on your box.net though - you have Dig Dug labelled as Doropie, but Doropie isn't there.
That's a great start. I'll remove the ones you did to leave the rest that still need to be done. I have dozens more labels I need, so I hope you'll help again.
Once again I appreciate your help with this greatly. Your labels look so damn good!
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Damn, I have a feeling I may have overwritten doropie with dig dug. I hope not as that one took the longest, had to redraw large parts after removing the logo, so I could place it elsewhere.
I'll try and do a few more over the weekend. I would love to see pics when you get them on the carts.
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Will do - and I'll also update my initial request, removing the ones filled and adding new ones.
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Magical Kids Doropie reuploaded
Dropzone, Egypt, Donkey Kong Arcade
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/neslabelpreview-dropzone_zps49ee97a7.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/neslabelpreview-dropzone_zps49ee97a7.jpg.html)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/neslabelpreview-egypt_zps18785e65.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/neslabelpreview-egypt_zps18785e65.jpg.html)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/neslabelpreview-dkarcade_zps89814216.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/neslabelpreview-dkarcade_zps89814216.jpg.html)
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Once again, thank you very much! I have two small corrections I'd like though.
Egypt - crap, I meant to upload some photos, but I forgot. I'm pretty sure the image you used was just Human Entertainment's logo, and not specific artwork for Egypt.
The manual shows this:
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61-eN-49hiL.jpg)
So how about keeping the same everything but the image, and changing it to some generic ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs such as this:
(http://ant3145f08group04.wikispaces.com/file/view/hieroglyphs3.jpg/39978478/509x341/hieroglyphs3.jpg)
Donkey Kong Arcade - the title is a bit too dark. The wording should leap off the label. Perhaps if you used a bright orange, or bright red outline instead of the dull red?
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Ball sacks. I redrew that Egypt one from scratch
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well, the label is mostly fine, just the image in the red window should be changed.
I've also updated the initial post with just about everything I'm looking for. When I get some time (tomorrow) I'll post as many images for use with them as I can find.
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shit sticks that's a long list!
I wasn't completely happy with the Arcade part of donkey kong Arcade being below the main title - and as you wanted it changed anyway, i completely removed the existing DK logo, recoloured the background, and reinserted my own DKA logo. I think it looks better............. and egypt to your spec (i think)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/neslabelpreview-dkarcade2_zpsd6aedb41.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/neslabelpreview-dkarcade2_zpsd6aedb41.jpg.html)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/NESLabelPreview-egypt2_zpse4fd3df2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/NESLabelPreview-egypt2_zpse4fd3df2.jpg.html)
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Great! I like what you did with Egypt. That label looks excellent!
I've added more raws to the initial post. Will continue with the customs tomorrow. For now, the ones there should be very easy to work with.
Sorry to be so demanding, but that Donkey Kong Arcade label still needs a bit of work. The problem is there is no contrast with the titling. The words need to have a bright outline to be clearly visible on the label, to attract your attention to the words as soon as you look at it.
Perhaps you could use the color scheme of the modern Donkey Kong logo:
(http://images.wikia.com/fantendo/images/e/eb/Donkey_kong_logo.png)
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3rd time lucky? - when you said brighter red before, i thought you just meant the outline, as in the original art you linked. Anyway, i thought the orange logo would look horrible..... i was wrong.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/NESLabelPreview-dka3_zpsb912a0b7.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/NESLabelPreview-dka3_zpsb912a0b7.jpg.html)
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yes, excellent! That's exactly what I was looking for. btw, I've added more to the initial post that should be pretty easy for the most part. Contra Force might be a bit of a challenge, but I don't think the others will be.
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yes, excellent! That's exactly what I was looking for. btw, I've added more to the initial post that should be pretty easy for the most part. Contra Force might be a bit of a challenge, but I don't think the others will be.
I LOOSE TRACK ON YOUR REQUESTS ;D
Post also when added to your requests so I can keep track.
Anyway I'm just starting scanning.
I'll scan Banana Prince label for you, we do also have cover for the game whichg can be used to make the label.
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/NESLabelPreview-bonk_zps4af2e385.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/NESLabelPreview-bonk_zps4af2e385.jpg.html)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/NESLabelPreview-contraforce_zps00e0a4c7.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/NESLabelPreview-contraforce_zps00e0a4c7.jpg.html)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/NESLabelPreview-jcak_zps84c32ec8.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/NESLabelPreview-jcak_zps84c32ec8.jpg.html)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/NESLabelPreview-chuchu_zps12a02b78.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/NESLabelPreview-chuchu_zps12a02b78.jpg.html)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/NESLabelPreview-advisland4_zps31508170.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/NESLabelPreview-advisland4_zps31508170.jpg.html)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/NESLabelPreview-megamari_zps60260ec7.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/NESLabelPreview-megamari_zps60260ec7.jpg.html)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/NESLabelPreview-metroid_zpsbafa6e1f.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/NESLabelPreview-metroid_zpsbafa6e1f.jpg.html)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/NESLabelPreview-akumajoudracula_zps874e9462.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/NESLabelPreview-akumajoudracula_zps874e9462.jpg.html)
incidentally - did you ever hear anything back from the postal service re: the master system package?
i think thats it for today
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Once again I am amazed by your skills. When these are printed I'll be sure to give you some major shoutouts on my yt channel.
Let's go over these:
Bonk's Adventure - This is perfect! The one I have is severely water damaged, and this new one is bright and vibrant and will totally replace it! Thank you!
Contra Force - There's a lot of empty, black space near the top of the label. If the image isn't tall enough, perhaps you could reverse it, but the artwork towards the top and the code and made in Japan info near the bottom. I think that would look better. Thanks.
Jackie Chan's Action Kungfu - Great! This is absolutely perfect. Thank you!
Adventure Island 4 - I like everything about this except for the font you used for the word "Adventure". Perhaps you could redo the label with "Adventure" in a normal average font such as Arial? Don't forget to also change the end label. The other, official Adventure Island 1-3 use very normal fonts, and I don't want 4 to stand out like a sore thumb.
MegaMari - This is great! One small thing though - would it be possible to remove the asian text from the very bottom of the image where it says "Twilight Frontier" and that text too? It refers to the original Touhou Project PC game of MegaMari - 魔理沙の野望. Twilight Frontier has nothing to do with the Famicom hack, so if you can remove where it says that, that would be great. Don't remove the subtitle 魔理沙の野望 though.
Akumjaou Dracula - I love this! Simple, effective, perfect! One small small change I'd like is for the title to read Akumajō Dracula rather than Akumajou Dracula. Nothing else though, just that!
Metroid - Hmm I guess maybe you missed or didn't understand what I wrote before. Not a biggie. I like what you did for the most part, just needs some small tweaks to it.
The Metroid title should be higher up, appearing just below Samus' legs. Add a few stars around the black area where the two images meet there so the star field appears to 'fade' into the blackness that is the landscape around the red sky. Doing this will free up a bit more empty space between the logo and the ground.
Around the very top of the label, the red background should also fade to black, so the red isn't visible from the end label. I want the end label's background to be black and not the bright red.
As for the SMS stuff, I've not heard anything back from the post office in a while. I'll ask again when I'm there next week.
Thanks again!
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Ok - those 5 updated - haven't bothered doing previews, as that's as much effort as the changes, lol.
the Contra one i originally did like that as it was close to the retail one i found on the net - but i've changed it now, and i think it looks way better. Larger artwork, no dead space.
The others all as per your spec (I hope) - let me know.
booby kids - just the one for today - this was a tough one. not entirely happy with the logo, but unless someone can rebuild it, it's as good as its gonna get:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/NESLabelPreview-boobykids_zps16c432ab.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/NESLabelPreview-boobykids_zps16c432ab.jpg.html)
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top-notch!
the others - everything's fixed now. excellent work!
Metroid - WOW. This looks even better than I had imagined. You should really post a preview so others can see this label - it gives me GOOSEBUMPS looking at it.
Booby Boys - Considering I didn't even provide a raw, this is damn amazing work. I have the Famicom version, and the Famicom version art isn't even this good.
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glad you like them ;D
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/NESLabelPreview-metroid2_zps94995280.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/NESLabelPreview-metroid2_zps94995280.jpg.html)
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That's pretty fantastic. I really like the seamless transition between Samus and the silhouette of the titular creature. I'm very impressed.
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I knew that idea had potential to be awesome. How exceptionally perfect.
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still need mighty final fight?
there is a cover, maybe the label could be made from that?
i have the famicom box, i did scan it so i could post them if you'd like that?
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still need mighty final fight?
there is a cover, maybe the label could be made from that?
i have the famicom box, i did scan it so i could post them if you'd like that?
I think there is Japanese style label floating around somewhere... I'll check my computer at home.
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/NESLabelPreview-rodland_zpsa56e00ab.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/NESLabelPreview-rodland_zpsa56e00ab.jpg.html)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/NESLabelPreview-snowbros_zps14510572.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/NESLabelPreview-snowbros_zps14510572.jpg.html)
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awesome. Now, both labels are about 100x better than their originals.
Just look at how ugly these are!
(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i186/funkirabbi/Rodland/Front.jpg)
(http://www.gamesniped.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/nes-nintendo-snow-brothers.jpg)
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Well, I think the originals look just fine, but if yours are damaged, then I can understand putting something fun/custom on there. I wouldn't conceive of removing a complete/tidy label to go custom though.
I'm enjoying some of the challenges making them though.
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/NESLabelPreview-nutsmilk_zpsda799581.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/NESLabelPreview-nutsmilk_zpsda799581.jpg.html)
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Armadillo - best i can do without a decent scan. Should look pretty good label size.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/NESLabelPreview-ARMADILLO_zpsb3277588.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/NESLabelPreview-ARMADILLO_zpsb3277588.jpg.html)
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How fantastic. That's better than I would have imagined.
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almost 2 days without internet - so i made this from a famicom label i already restored for my own cart. I can still attempt one from the PAL cart too.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/NESLabelPreview-mightyBJ_zps476b029d.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/NESLabelPreview-mightyBJ_zps476b029d.jpg.html)
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Bump
I was wondering if someone could make black box labels for:
Metroid
Kid Icarus
Rad Racer
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Bump
I was wondering if someone could make black box labels for:
Metroid
Kid Icarus
Rad Racer
would you like the art to be the same as their regular labels or completely custom?
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Also, here you go Satoshi! This is just a little something I threw together for Dream Super Mario Bros. What do you think?
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/ade6/yqkf9bcretmv37izg.jpg)
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Also, here you go Satoshi! This is just a little something I threw together for Dream Super Mario Bros. What do you think?
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/ade6/yqkf9bcretmv37izg.jpg)
CloudGamerX, You're going to need a cleaner looking label. I would recommend that you try using one cover upload on the site to create your label.
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well, the label doesn't look too clean because i saved it as a JPG. Unfortunately, saving it as a JPG is the only way it'll fit properly when printing at 100% normal size. but trust me, it looks alot better when printed.
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Okay, I still think that's could look a bit better of use images and logo from all ready made cover. Here's the label that I did for Super Mario Bros using Larryinc64's cover.
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/862d/3wus77bq2e37enl4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/3wus77bq2e37enl/Super_Mario_Bros_label.png)
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true. well i just used a blackbox template i already use for some of my other custom labels, reversed it, and created the Dream Series logo myself. It's not ment to be an exact recreation, it's just done the way it is to mimic the idea behind the Dream Series games. But, i will get to touching this label up a bit better. In the meantime, here's a Dream Castlevania label i did
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/6ffe/mj39k0jv3zk068czg.jpg)
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Why is the Nintendo seal stretched? Is it just the preview, or have you stretched it for a reason?
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Why is the Nintendo seal stretched? Is it just the preview, or have you stretched it for a reason?
I was going to mention the same thing about the Nintendo seal.
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What's this "Dream Series?" Why have I not seen this before?
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Oh wow, this is embarassing, i actually didn't notice that -///-. I will get that fixed right away
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Better?
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/b5fc/cmvr784ak75l4j8zg.jpg)
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/ae05/mj39k0jv3zk068czg.jpg)
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Now, their is one more Dream Series label to add to the trio but I would like your guys opinion (and Satoshi's too, since he posted the request). For the Dream MegaMan label, should I go with the US boxart, the PAL Boxart, or the JAP boxart?
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What's this "Dream Series?" Why have I not seen this before?
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What's this "Dream Series?" Why have I not seen this before?
oh, and to answer your question the Dream Series isn't an actual series of games. It's just something i made for any "Dream" mods of games, such as Dream Super Mario Bros or Dream Castlevania. What those are is the regular games with the mirroring switched.
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What's this "Dream Series?" Why have I not seen this before?
oh, and to answer your question the Dream Series isn't an actual series of games. It's just something i made for any "Dream" mods of games, such as Dream Super Mario Bros or Dream Castlevania. What those are is the regular games with the mirroring switched.
Gottcha.