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Welcome Art and Democracy lovers to the first round of the New Logo poll

After calling for entries to replace any logo on the wiki, we've recieved entries in the following categories:

• Wiki News Digest (2 Entries).
• Main Nukapedia Logo (13 Entries)

You'll find more information on how this is going to work below

Wiki News Digest logo

As the number of entries is below the threshold to trigger the "Stage 1" vote, both entries will proceed immediately to stage 2, where you will be able to exercise a single vote for either of the two contestants, or vote to keep the existing logo.

Just in case the Main Nukapedia logo entry could influence your decision, we'll be holding this vote concurrently with the Stage 2 Nukapedia vote.

Main Nukapedia Logo Contest Rules

The stages

As the number of entries has crossed the higher threshold set for the Stage 1 vote, it is intended that the top three contestants will proceed from Stage 1 into Stage 2. In the event of a tie, or near tie, this number may be increased; conversely if less than 3 entries appear to be viable, only those which are clearly viable will proceed. Those that proceed will be pitted against the existing logo in a single-vote round.

Your Vote Today

You may vote for, or against, as many entries as you like. Please vote "Yes" if you would be happy to see the entry as the main logo for Nukapedia; please vote "No" if you would not like to see this entry proceed to stage 2 at all, and vote "Neutral" if you'd like to make a comment or Flavour preference, but do not wish to be included in the vote count.

Determining winners

The counting method that will be used is "Net Yes" votes - that is Yes votes, less no votes - Maybes are excluded for counting purposes. Some examples on how this would work:
Entry 1 has 6 "Yes" and 5 "No" - Entry 1 has a "Net Yes" score of 1 (6-5)
Entry 2 has 6 "Yes" and 2 "No" - Entry 2 has a "Net Yes" score of 4 (6-2)
Entry 3 has 2 "Yes" and 14 "No" - Entry 3 has a "Net Yes" score of -12 (2-14)
"Viable" for the purposes who deciding to adjust the number of entries that proceed to the next stage is a term I'm deliberately leaving a little vauge in order to give a little wiggle room, but it basically means that common sense will be applied - For example if there are 2 entries with a Net Yes of half a dozen or so, and then half a dozen entries with a net yes of less than 0, then you can expect just the top 2 to proceed. Additionally, if an entry has a significantly lower number of voters then it may also be deemed not-viable - it depends on what else is going on.

Things to bear in mind while you're deciding

• Some entries have included page mock-ups, Favicons, and other additional material. Please note however there is no strict requirement for entries to have these for stage 1 - they become manditory only if they proceed to stage 2. Whilst when placing your vote it may be worthwhile to think about how the entry may be displayed on the page, please do not vote against an entry simply because this additioonal information was not included - we're more concerned about "Concept" rather than "Execution" at this stage - proceeding entrants will be given an opportunity to create or improve their entry for the next stage.
• Some entries have "Flavours" - different versions of the same basic concept. Where there are different flavours, you may indicate your preference for a flavour, some of the flavours, or against one or more flavours. You may also vote without preference. Even if you vote "No" or "Maybe" you can still express this preference if you prefer.
• You're going to be looking at this icon for a long time, and its going to become a very important part of the Wiki's identity, so make sure its something you like.

The Poll Dialog box with Close date

Poll finished on 12:01 am January 27, 2012 (UTC).

• A consensus must be reached by voting before any action is taken.
• You can vote by placing one of the following lines in the appropriate section:
  • Use # {{yes}} ~~~~ if you support the proposal.
  • Use # {{no}} ~~~~ if you are against the proposal.
  • Use # {{neutral}} ~~~~ if you wish to abstain.
• Please do not edit other user's votes.

Nukapedia Logo Contestants

In no particular order

Nukapedia Bottle Logo - 114/Yes Man

Hi there everyone. I've made a few variations of the same site logo. I originally made a really rough image of what I thought it should look like long before the polls ever opened to the public, but since then I've improved my idea and this is what I came up with.

I know that many people are saying that "This is a Fallout site, not a soda site", but remember, the community named this Nukapedia. And the first thing that any Fallout fan thinks of when they hear Nuka is Nuka-Cola. So, to tie in the name with the logo, I decided to go for a simple silhouette of a cola bottle with the site name along it.

As you can see, the only differences between the three are the spacing and positioning of the site name. It's up to the community to decide which, if any, looks the best. When deciding, think about which is the easiest to read and what looks the best.

s a final addition, I've made two Favicons (the small images displayed with the URL) that can be used in general. Although I admit they're not great, the first is a Nuclear symbol, whereas the second is a (rather pixellated) Vault Boy giving the thumbs up. I made these up in a few minutes, so they're not very good. But I thought considering we need one and only two other submissions had been made, I'd give it a go.

(NOTE: Because of the format of the Favicon files, they do not appear on the page.)

And in the end, it doesn't matter to me if my designs make it through or not. I just want the whole community to be happy with the choice they made for the site, regardless of wether or not that includes my suggestion. Thanks.

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Nukapedia Wordmark - Carinth

Here are the submissions I would like to enter for the consideration as our new logo to be used on wiki. After working through several design ideas, I feel these 3 keep to the feel of our site and it's uniqueness also.

I also have taken the time to make examples for each as it would be displayed on the webpage, it seems to keep the feel of our original logo we now use but just gives it an added feel and isn't to distracting or hard on the eyes. With the colors seeming to sit well with one another.

Terminal Entry - MetalFrenchToast

Well, here it is, my design for the main logo:

Favicon
Agent C's note: sorry, can't seem to get the sample to work, but you can view it here

NCR Flag Logo - Mr YouTube

Caesar's emblem - Mr YouTube

Wasteland Logo - Mr YouTube

Vault Boy - Mr YouTube

Mr YouTube's Bottlecap - Mr YouTube

Jonny Mr Ninja's Bottlecap - Jonny Mr Ninja's

Mushroom Cloud - Carter 190s

Nukapedia Rust Red - Person of Refinement

Sirota's Bottlecap logos - Sirotta 554

Im including various flavours of the same basic design, there are a few variations and they are all interchangable. Main Bottlecap Variants


Possible Logo Background Variants






Page Views
This one has a test of the background, I feel a tiled image works best and I think cracked desert earth works for the setting.

Doc Incognito's Cap entry - Doctor Icognito

Hey everyone, Doc Incognito here with all of the final versions of the art I created for NukaPedia. We've got banners, we've got backgrounds, we've got favicons, and the voting is in your hands now. Here is the final version of the banner:
Here is the final version of the background (the monotone space shows which portion the wiki will cover):
Here are the final versions of the favicons (two to choose from!):

And although we determined that, as a background, this image is far too distracting, I'd like to post it just to post it; maybe someone could think of a use for it.
This last image is a preview of what these assets would look like on an actual wiki:
Well, that does it for me. But before I go, I wanted to extend a special thank-you to 114, who's been instrumental in helping me bring these images to you. Check out his NukaPedia News Digest logo, it's awesome. Finally, additional thanks to, in no particular order, Agent c, Jspoel, Sirota, BusinessMonkey, Gunny, and everyone else on the Logo Forum page, for their advice and suggestions throughout this entire process. See you all soon! Doc Incognito 04:35, January 19, 2012 (UTC)

Votes in Favour

What more is there to say? 114.77.77.5 01:55, January 20, 2012 (UTC)

Rusted bottlecap - Jspoel

File:Logo Nukapedia Jspoel.png

General comments

Darn, thats a lot of entries to wade through. I think I've gotten everyone, and those who pointed me to a blog and sandbox, I think I got your comments too. Feel free to edit your own entry, but do not remove your entry or anyone else's comments - if you want to withdraw, please indicate it on the entry. Agent c 01:29, January 20, 2012 (UTC)

Sorry Doc, adding you now!!!Agent c 01:32, January 20, 2012 (UTC)

Done, If I've forgotten you, please feel free to add yourself as long as you've made a submission in the prior thread. Please also feel free to reformat your own entry as you see fit, as long as your images don't become ridiculously sized.
Sirota: Re your Terminal logo, as you said you didn't want it to replace the Bottlecap logo I wasn't sure if you wanted to include it, as you got it on that page before the deadline, you may include it here. Other than that, I am going to get some sleep. Bon Chance! Agent c 01:40, January 20, 2012 (UTC)