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[Steve S.]

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[Steve S.]

Originally Posted by team1591

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Made by EHaskins

[Morgan Gillespie]

This violates the FIRST logo standards. Why not comply to said standards and just make it a square board (with slightly curved corners), and put the logo in large in the center with the grace space.

I am guessing this is for FIRSTopoly?

[Steve S.]

Originally Posted by Mercury Rising

This violates the FIRST logo standards. Why not comply to said standards and just make it a square board (with slightly curved corners), and put the logo in large in the center with the grace space.

I am guessing this is for FIRSTopoly?

We know that, whatever design we choose, will be pending upon approval from first.

[Michelle Celio]

Originally Posted by Mercury Rising

This violates the FIRST logo standards. Why not comply to said standards and just make it a square board (with slightly curved corners), and put the logo in large in the center with the grace space.

I am guessing this is for FIRSTopoly?

They also have to make sure that they don't cut off the (R) on the logo.

Originally Posted by team1591

We know that, whatever design we choose, will be pending upon approval from first.

Imho, I don't think any modified logo would get approval from FIRST.

[JulieB]

Looks good I bet they're still working out the fine details, it is posted as "possible board design 1" not "finally board design"

[Michelle Celio]

Originally Posted by JulieB

Looks good I bet they're still working out the fine details, it is posted as "possible board design 1" not "finally board design"

Even if there is more of them to come, this one is still in violation.

Ok, here's an idea...keep it classic style.



Basically what I did was I got the logo from first, added two PX to the height and width, centered it and drew a one PX border, then i expanded the image to just a random dimension for the example, and drew in the rest of the border lines. I think it keeps the classic monopoly feel, with the FIRST logo within all rules, and it has a pretty-ish border.

Also, you might want to check with FIRST on the whole concept. I know if I had an organization and someone wanted to make a game that revolved around it, I wouldn't be the happiest person around. Just my two cents.

[EHaskins]

My idea for this design was that it is changed enough to not infringe on any Hasbro/PB copyrights.

[Michelle Celio]

Originally Posted by EHaskins

My idea for this design was that it is changed enough to not infringe on any Hasbro/PB copyrights.

I don't think Hasbro can copyright a square...

[Morgan Gillespie]

Originally Posted by Fruity Pebbles

Even if there is more of them to come, this one is still in violation.

Ok, here's an idea...keep it classic style.

Your logo also violates the FLS by like 2 to 3 pixels on the side. I'm sure FIRST would let you slide 2 to 3 pixels on the grace space, I can post an image of how I test it if you would like. Not something to worry about, no one else will notice, but it bothered me...

[Michelle Celio]

Originally Posted by Mercury Rising

Your logo also violates the FLS by like 2 to 3 pixels on the side. Sorry it still counts, I can post an image of how I test it if you would like. Not something to worry about, no one else will notice, but it bothered me...

I threw this together in a minute or two. But the concept when done correctly wont violate the rules. It was just an example. Its not that I don't know my FIRST logo standards (I tend to actually inform people when they're wrong) I was just in a rush. The way I did it shouldn't of infringed on the logo rules but ok it did, have someone re-draw it correctly.

[Morgan Gillespie]

Originally Posted by Fruity Pebbles

I threw this together in a minute or two. But the concept when done correctly wont violate the rules. It was just an example. Its not that I don't know my FIRST logo standards (I tend to actually inform people when they're wrong) I was just in a rush. The way I did it shouldn't of infringed on the logo rules but ok it did, have someone re-draw it correctly.

Wouldn't need much changing, just move the left side over a few pixels and fill in the empty spaces.

[Tim Arnold]

I know I will get bad rep. for this, but I feel it needs to be said.

Look, sorry to be blunt here, but do we always have to be so anal retentive to the logo standards? I really think that FIRST just intended them as guidelines for teams so that their logo would not be abused. Same way in which the BSA copyright protects the scout uniform.

If FIRST was so restrictive and cautious about uses of it's logo, wouldn't it enforce the rules itself?

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This dosn't represent the opinions of my team, school, yada yada yada...

[Morgan Gillespie]

I believe FIRST trusts that based on gracious professionalism we we comply to the standards on our own free will. They should be fallowed when ever possible but it is not required under penalty of death. Yet with a project that you would want direct approval of FIRST you might want to comply to their rules before asking for their approval.

I also believe these standards are there in case FIRST is in a position when legal action must be taken if the logo is being used disrespectfully or illegally and the creator refuses to change it, they have the standards there set in stone.

[Cory]

Originally Posted by Tim Arnold

If FIRST was so restrictive and cautious about uses of it's logo, wouldn't it enforce the rules itself?

Where would they find the manpower to do this?

It's understood that the rules are there to be followed. This is the entire concept of gracious professionalism--just because a rule can be broken with nobody knowing doesn't mean that it becomes OK, or you should do it.