Done Some custom emojis/reaction symbols to liked posts/threads

[PaleFolklore]

Maybe using some pixel art, a little bit more akin to the site's theme, would be a good idea? Really not sure if that'd be possible, since custom-made art can be expensive. But it'd be a welcome addition.

 

[Spike's iconSpike]

it can totally be done the problem is getting images worth using. Anything you had in mind?

 

[PaleFolklore]

Hmm, that's a good question. My first guess would be something Castlevania-esque, since I can think of no better franchise that consistently delivered on that regard. Maybe something Square-related, during the SNES Era? Something that looks like it came straight from Chrono Trigger?

I'll think about it some more. Thanks for looking into this thread.

 

[vulonkaaz's iconvulonkaaz]

we could just rip sprites from games

(idk if it would cause problem with nintendo ninjas and stuff but i believe that site has already done slightly worse than that in terms of copyright infringement)

 

[Spike's iconSpike]

we could just rip sprites from games
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(idk if it would cause problem with nintendo ninjas and stuff but i believe that site has already done slightly worse than that in terms of copyright infringement)

This is fun go ahead.
Yes, unfortunately, we have already made a boo-boo.

 

[Karnik]

@Spike, hello chief, nice to meet you; in certain circles (about online piracy) you are considered a living legend. ?

Anyway a question related to the thread; what does the "flame" reaction (emoji) mean? I honestly think it's useless. Couldn't it be replaced with "?" (positive or negative surprise), or "?" (friendly agreement), or even "?" (ironic criticism)? Greetings.

 

[Spike's iconSpike]

Fire means amazing, good, fun, exciting. Example: “That song is fire!” or “This song is lit!”.
I think I can add some of your suggestions too.

 

[Zemus]

we could just rip sprites from games
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(idk if it would cause problem with nintendo ninjas and stuff but i believe that site has already done slightly worse than that in terms of copyright infringement)

This is a far better idea than what we currently have. @Spike , is this still being considered?

 

[Deleted member 839]

Sometimes I need this one:??‍
Why not??‍

 

[Spike's iconSpike]

There are 9 already got to draw a line somewhere, on mobile they barely fit with good resolution phone.

 

[Karnik]

Chief, in all honesty, I would remove ? and ?, because they are harbingers of controversy, conflict, spite, anger or frustration. I would leave only the positive reactions, to promote a spirit of harmony, brotherhood and solidarity.
Anyway I have never seen them used.
If you don't like a post, just snub it.

I would perhaps add ? when you appreciate but don't fully grasp something and you remain perplexed, or ??‍ embarrassed by someone's brazen attitude (like mine often ?).

 

[vulonkaaz's iconvulonkaaz]

having flat design emojis as reaction symbols on a retro gaming forum seem insanely out of place

i would swap out all 9 of those with more appropriate images such as ripped video game sprites or at the very least 2000s style smileys

and 2000s style emojis already are on the forum (<- those ones would be great as reaction symbols i guess)

 

[VodkaEnergee]

This community is filled with all types of artists, from all over, who may be willing to support this Site further. Why not somebody put up a Major Thread, asking if anybody who knows sprite work or whatever type of art you want to use. Are willing to create custom emoji's for this Website. Also by doing this, it could help strengthen this community, trust-wise and more, by showing such openness. Some on here already post art, with great reception.

 

[Glimbo]

I also like the Idea of ripping sprites. Maybe something like this? I worry a little about the visibility though. Even though the current ones are boring, you know what they are at a glance.

I'd like it to have representation of a bunch of classic retro stuff across all platforms but it was hard finding good sprites that represent an emotion in some games. At the opposite end, Super Star Saga probably has sprites to replace everything.

 

[JustLooking123]

Looks like Reactions are changing...

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Hey! Why angry at me? ?

 

[Waffles's iconWaffles]

Looks like Reactions are changing...

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Hey! Why angry at me? ?

Lots of things are ;)

 

[Yousef]

Looks like Reactions are changing...

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Hey! Why angry at me? ?

To commemorate.

 

[Tonberry]

I'm fine with the switch to retro gaming-themed reactions, but I really think some sort of heart should remain.
It's such a valuable reaction to use to show that you really genuinely like something, instead of the more casual/indifferent but positive thumbs up. If we're going with retro sprites we could use a heart container. This one for example is from Zelda: Minish Cap, I think:

 

[JustLooking123]

Agree, unfortunately heart and fire reactions are removed from all of our posts too! (possibly temporarily?)

 

[Yousef]

I'm fine with the switch to retro gaming-themed reactions, but I really think some sort of heart should remain.
It's such a valuable reaction to use to show that you really genuinely like something, instead of the more casual/indifferent but positive thumbs up. If we're going with retro sprites we could use a heart container. This one for example is from Zelda: Minish Cap, I think:

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Scroll up a bit. Gimbo already suggested a heart.

 

[Glimbo]

I'm sorry, this is my fault lol
and both hearts are good. I just chose mega man x because I didn't know any other game with a good one.
I definitely think we can find better ones than the examples I did.

 

[Yousef]

I'm sorry, this is my fault lol
and both hearts are good. I just chose mega man x because I didn't know any other game with a good one.

No need to apologize. You’ve done nothing wrong.

 

[Tonberry]

Scroll up a bit. Gimbo already suggested a heart.

Yeah I saw, I just think the heart tank from MMX is kind of ugly (and would read poorly as a small icon since it's only pink in the middle and I assume most use the dark theme), and there was already one reaction suggested from Megaman so I wanted to provide an alternative which is still very much retro game themed :)

 

[Waffles's iconWaffles]

Agree, unfortunately heart and fire reactions are removed from all of our posts too! (possibly temporarily?)

There was a bit of a problem with the ? one. It was counting incorrectly or something.

 

[Tonberry]

I'm sorry, this is my fault lol
and both hearts are good. I just chose mega man x because I didn't know any other game with a good one.

Yeah don't worry about it, I think it's a great idea, just giving alternatives!