Defender Chronicles (TD) - which icon?

[Gimka]

Hi everyone,
We have two icons to choose from.

Icon1:
http://www.gimka.com/td/icon1.png

Icon2:
http://www.gimka.com/td/icon2.png

Which one is better?

Edit: Based on the vote result, we decided to use Icon1.
Here is the improved version.
http://www.gimka.com/td/icon.png

[STP_Tim]

Icon1:
http://www.gimka.com/td/icon1.png


I like that more. Add a little more polish to it and it will be beautiful.

[theone1007]

Icon 2. I think that Icon 1 would blend a little too well with the iPhone screen while Icon 2 would stand out more when searching for it through the multiple pages. Although I like the design of Icon 1 more, I think that it would be hard to find among the numerous apps that many of us own :)

[PointOfLight]

I like icon 1 better. Icon 2 says "iWarcraft" to me.

[Gimka]

Ok, please vote.

I trust TouchArcaders know the best. We’ll use the icon that gets the most votes.

[rpb1975]

I voted for number 2 simply because it is more interesting and catchy. I think it looks really clean as well (which is a must for me).

[pante]

icon 1 is nothing special, icon 2 is like AngryShrek. i voted neither.

[Gimka]

icon 1 is nothing special, icon 2 is like AngryShrek. i voted neither.

Fair enough.

If neither wins, we’ll consider to make another one.

[davagorn]

I voted for icon 1. I think the shield/sword give the sense of "defending" better than the orc.

[Mattman]

I voted for icon 1. I think the shield/sword give the sense of "defending" better than the orc.

Yeah, one seems like it has more to do with the actual game(unless orcs are a big part of it and I'm missing something)

[Big Albie]

I voted for number 1 because it's simple and iconic, and I agree with Pante that Icon #2 looks like an angry Shrek.

[Mr. Charley]

I voted for icon 1, and agree that my first thought when I saw #2 was Shrek...Angry or not, you don't want Shrek as your icon :)

[Vester]

1 all the way >:l

[bmcvey]

As it stands right now, Icon 2 has the most visual interest. The first one could be the winner if you change it up slighty and use a bit more polish.

Some ideas for Version 1

Flip the sword to point upwards
Add more highlights so it isn't as dark
Offset the background somewhat from the shield
Use an alternate weapon to the hammer if it gives the icon better balance

[Trixie1010]

I like the 2nd one looks mean :)

[romulus]

I voted for icon 1, and agree that my first thought when I saw #2 was Shrek...Angry or not, you don't want Shrek as your icon :)

Same... My thoughts were "why on earth is there a picture of Shrek?"

I also agree with the iconic thing - icons should be iconic, surprise! - but seriously, screenshot-style icons look cheap imho

[Gimka]

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I can’t comment on the graphic because I’m not the graphic artists and it’s not my expertise. But, I will share your feedbacks with the team. I’m sure they will be helpful.

Here is to answer question from Mattman. The game is about war between human and orcs. So, yes, Orc is a big part of the game.

PointOflight, if you see the 2nd icon shows any resemblance to Warcraft, our artists definitely are inspired with that game. Another inspiration is from LOTR.

Below is our version of orc. On the left is the hobbit unit.

http://www.gimka.com/td/orc.png

[Rocketman919]

@ Gimka

I chose Icon 1, but i think it should be lightened up with possible some shine on the sword to make it stand out. Also, you might want to consider having a border around it. I think that would make it nice and neat.

[No Hero]

As it stands right now, Icon 2 has the most visual interest. The first one could be the winner if you change it up slighty and use a bit more polish.

Some ideas for Version 1

Flip the sword to point upwards
Add more highlights so it isn't as dark
Offset the background somewhat from the shield
Use an alternate weapon to the hammer if it gives the icon better balance


Actually, normally you swords on shields in the downward position.
Well I say keep 1.

[Gimka]

Thanks to everyone who has voted.
We have decided to use the first icon.
I had a hard time to choose prior to this but it's so easy now :)

[Kris Jones]

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I can’t comment on the graphic because I’m not the graphic artists and it’s not my expertise. But, I will share your feedbacks with the team. I’m sure they will be helpful.

Here is to answer question from Mattman. The game is about war between human and orcs. So, yes, Orc is a big part of the game.

PointOflight, if you see the 2nd icon shows any resemblance to Warcraft, our artists definitely are inspired with that game. Another inspiration is from LOTR.

Below is our version of orc. On the left is the hobbit unit.

http://www.gimka.com/td/orc.png

Aren't you violating any copyright and intellectual property laws by having a Hobbit?

[snow_mani]

I voted for icon 2. To me it is brighter, more eyecatching and grabs my interest more than icon 1.

[Gimka]

Kris Jones,
That’s correct. But they are actually called Halfling in the game. Thanks for the concern :)

[Gimka]

TouchArcade, this is what you have voted for this game.

And based on your feedbacks, our graphic artists have improved the icon further.

http://www.gimka.com/td/icon.png

snow_mani, thanks for the feedback. Hopefully, you like the look of the new icon too.

[Mr. Charley]

That's a much nicer looking icon! :)

[snow_mani]

Nice. The improved icon 1 is much better than the original version! :)

But I still like icon 2. But then I am rather partial to Orcs...

[Rocketman919]

Nice. The improved icon is much more eye catching, I cant wait to have that on my homescreen :)

[lazypeon]

I voted for Icon1, but the new one looks WAYYY better still. The orc is nice, but I'd describe it as 'muddy' looking. Definitely go with the new version of icon1.

[romulus]

Well done, the finished icon is fantastic!

[Swordplay]

Good choice! Icons are so important to me. I haven't gotten Topple 2 because of the ugly icon.

[Gimka]

Mr. Charley, snow_mani, Rocketman919, lazypeon, romulus, Swordplay,
Thanks for your approval.

Our artists spent a full day just to redo the icon carefully based on the feedbacks here. I have to say I’m very impressed myself. The result exceeds my expectation. It’s one of the best looking icons on my homescreen now. It blends really well with the black background. They deserve all the credits; not me.

snow_mani, don’t worry, you will see lot of Orcs in the game ;)

[rpb1975]

Edit: Based on the vote result, we decided to use Icon1.
Here is the improved version.
http://www.gimka.com/td/icon.png

Very well done! I really think this is leaps and bounds ahead of the others! :D

[Gimka]

Thanks rpb1975.
I’m glad we are able to sway you to like the first icon :)

[arta]

Any video?

[pante]

i still think it's nothing special. and don't want to add politics into discussions but it reminds me (to much i think):

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7e/Hammer_and_sickle.svg/200px-Hammer_and_sickle.svg.png

[Gimka]

arta, we have made a video but the resolution is not that good. It won’t do the game justice. We will try to create a better one next week.

pante, I understand you. But, wow, what can I say? The game is in fantasy setting; so world war politic is not even relevant.

[Stykman]

i still think it's nothing special. and don't want to add politics into discussions but it reminds me (to much i think):

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7e/Hammer_and_sickle.svg/200px-Hammer_and_sickle.svg.png

wtf is this the soviet union or something??

[Stykman]

gimka do you guys have a set release date yet for defender chronicles?

[pante]

arta, we have made a video but the resolution is not that good. It won’t do the game justice. We will try to create a better one next week.

pante, I understand you. But, wow, what can I say? The game is in fantasy setting; so world war politic is not even relevant.

i'm not talking about the game, but about the icon. :)

[pante]

wtf is this the soviet union or something??

Soyuz Sovetskikh Sotsialisticheskikh Respublik.
yes. this icon reminds me a symbol of USSR, but it's just my idea fix.

[Burton]

The new and improved one is sexy.

[Gimka]

stykman, hopefully in May.

pante, I understand. If you see similarity, it’s just an accidental; we never intend to make it like that.

Burton, thanks.

[pante]

stykman, hopefully in May.

pante, I understand. If you see similarity, it’s just an accidental; we never intend to make it like that.

Burton, thanks.

you know i keep my fingers SO CROSSED for this one. can't wait to play it, review it and say the world - BUY IT! :)