First. go here:
Guild Tabards
Now, follow along the pages, and look at the pictures and numbers. Here are my suggestions (note that not all links will work; some pictures don't have screenshots to go with):
#2
#4
#8
#9
#12
#15
#19
#20
#29
#30
#31
#32
#64
#85
#88
#104
#107
#108
#130
#159
That's all the ones thing I think fit. Of those, my top picks (and why) are:
#2 - Honor, justice, virtue. Just a general "good" feeling about the icon, which I associate with the Lurker Lounge.
#4 - Something mystical about it.
#9 - Lore, strategy, legend... All things the Lurker Lounge has either focused on or become a staple for.
#12 - Looks great gold on blue, and fits the medieval theme.
#20 - Reminds me of a brotherhood for some reason. Also, see #2.
#31 - See #12.
#32 - See #12.
#64 - Very tavernish-feel in this community. Plus, humor effect. :D One of my favorites.
#104 - Very medieval, fits the crossed L's in the LL logo, etc.
#107 - See #104.
And now, to narrow it down even further. My top three picks are as follows:
First Choice:
#20
This is my all-time favorite. It's so simple, yet so wonderfully crafted. I would find it hard to believe that it would be all THAT common, and the symbolism it brings to mind for me just epitomize the Lurker Lounge. I just get a good "vibe" about it, hence it's my favorite and thus my first choice.
Second Choice:
#2
Like I said before, it symbolizes to me honor, virtue, justice, strength... everything that the Alliance is SUPPOSED to stand for, and much of which keeps the LL a great place to remain a part of the community. The honorable people who make up this community, and the strength and resolve they make use of to keep bad elements out, all are emblazoned within this tabard icon.
Third Choice:
#64
Again, very tavern-like. Symbolizes the fun, open, and loving spirit of the Lurker Lounge. Very laid-back symbol and symbolism. Epitomizes fun, community, all the great little things that keep the LL so alive and full of people.
Runner Ups:
#9
The book symolizes a great deal - wisdom, power (mightier than the sword, no less), knowledge. But in the spirit of the LL, it also signifies much more: discovery, strategy, exploration, depth. All of these are the things the LL focues on and strives to not only unearth, but discuss regularly and catalogue. It's one of the core foundations of this community, outside of a fun-loving, friendly, open atmosphere and a strong resolve against cheating, ill-manners, and all things foul.
#31
The gryphon - a symbol of power, life, virtue. A great and wise creature, who in many cultures was seen as a great guardian. Something about this symbol just struck me as appropriate. It still does... but there were just other icons I found fit the LL better. Still, this one fits very well, I think, and thus is deserves honorable mention, just barely missing the cut.
Well, there we have it. Not just a listing of tabard possibilities, but some in-depth reasons behind WHY I think they should be chosen. I don't expect others to agree with me, and I admit I took a bit of a poetic passion to my wording (perhaps too much so), but this tabard is to be a symbol of our presense in the world. I don't take the task of choosing such a thing lightly, even if it is "just a game". For perhaps the first time, we'll be openly displaying our community to the rest of the world, and for that reason (among many others), I think it critical that we put a lot of deep thought into the choosing of our tabard.
Anyway, let me know what you people think. These are just my ideas, but I hope that they are at least considered, even if people think I went a little overboard. ;)
Edit:
Formatting.
Guild Tabards
Now, follow along the pages, and look at the pictures and numbers. Here are my suggestions (note that not all links will work; some pictures don't have screenshots to go with):
#2
#4
#8
#9
#12
#15
#19
#20
#29
#30
#31
#32
#64
#85
#88
#104
#107
#108
#130
#159
That's all the ones thing I think fit. Of those, my top picks (and why) are:
#2 - Honor, justice, virtue. Just a general "good" feeling about the icon, which I associate with the Lurker Lounge.
#4 - Something mystical about it.
#9 - Lore, strategy, legend... All things the Lurker Lounge has either focused on or become a staple for.
#12 - Looks great gold on blue, and fits the medieval theme.
#20 - Reminds me of a brotherhood for some reason. Also, see #2.
#31 - See #12.
#32 - See #12.
#64 - Very tavernish-feel in this community. Plus, humor effect. :D One of my favorites.
#104 - Very medieval, fits the crossed L's in the LL logo, etc.
#107 - See #104.
And now, to narrow it down even further. My top three picks are as follows:
First Choice:
#20
This is my all-time favorite. It's so simple, yet so wonderfully crafted. I would find it hard to believe that it would be all THAT common, and the symbolism it brings to mind for me just epitomize the Lurker Lounge. I just get a good "vibe" about it, hence it's my favorite and thus my first choice.
Second Choice:
#2
Like I said before, it symbolizes to me honor, virtue, justice, strength... everything that the Alliance is SUPPOSED to stand for, and much of which keeps the LL a great place to remain a part of the community. The honorable people who make up this community, and the strength and resolve they make use of to keep bad elements out, all are emblazoned within this tabard icon.
Third Choice:
#64
Again, very tavern-like. Symbolizes the fun, open, and loving spirit of the Lurker Lounge. Very laid-back symbol and symbolism. Epitomizes fun, community, all the great little things that keep the LL so alive and full of people.
Runner Ups:
#9
The book symolizes a great deal - wisdom, power (mightier than the sword, no less), knowledge. But in the spirit of the LL, it also signifies much more: discovery, strategy, exploration, depth. All of these are the things the LL focues on and strives to not only unearth, but discuss regularly and catalogue. It's one of the core foundations of this community, outside of a fun-loving, friendly, open atmosphere and a strong resolve against cheating, ill-manners, and all things foul.
#31
The gryphon - a symbol of power, life, virtue. A great and wise creature, who in many cultures was seen as a great guardian. Something about this symbol just struck me as appropriate. It still does... but there were just other icons I found fit the LL better. Still, this one fits very well, I think, and thus is deserves honorable mention, just barely missing the cut.
Well, there we have it. Not just a listing of tabard possibilities, but some in-depth reasons behind WHY I think they should be chosen. I don't expect others to agree with me, and I admit I took a bit of a poetic passion to my wording (perhaps too much so), but this tabard is to be a symbol of our presense in the world. I don't take the task of choosing such a thing lightly, even if it is "just a game". For perhaps the first time, we'll be openly displaying our community to the rest of the world, and for that reason (among many others), I think it critical that we put a lot of deep thought into the choosing of our tabard.
Anyway, let me know what you people think. These are just my ideas, but I hope that they are at least considered, even if people think I went a little overboard. ;)
Edit:
Formatting.
Roland *The Gunslinger*