Home Grown Game Inserts??

[Sparky]

I am sure henry is not going to be the only one in time with concerns, but just keep in mind everyone these are a 2 page scanned insert , not a manual.   

henry you are thinking all ebay....I am thinking more on the lines of replacing that bad insert people have done them selves with an added bonus of a bit of the story and the controls inside.  Seeing this a bootleg i did not but if more feel this way i wont do it.

a small tasteful disclaimer may be needed on the front of the manual then and i will look at that.

Maybe i am to trust worthy as i feel the people here that i offer them to would be good about them, sure i guess others could get there hands on these but i am not the only one with a high res scanner and a high end printer... anyone could do these if they wanted <<shrugs>>
 

[Duo_R]

No disclaimer on the front please or I wont be interested. Keep in mind the shitty eBay sellers will use stock photos and not actual pics.

[chany60126]

I second Duo_R. Please keep the cover untouched.

[Duo_R]

I print my own covers for some games, even if Sparky doesn't do this it doesn't mean someone else won't. I would however always disclose if a game had a repro cover (but I am a gamer and have never sold a game like that yet).

Also another consideration - what would someone do if they got a game with Sparky's spine label sticker sold as original? I think that could easily happen but I haven't heard of this being an issue yet.

[BlueBMW]

I print my own covers for some games, even if Sparky doesn't do this it doesn't mean someone else won't. I would however always disclose if a game had a repro cover (but I am a gamer and have never sold a game like that yet).

Also another consideration - what would someone do if they got a game with Sparky's spine label sticker sold as original? I think that could easily happen but I haven't heard of this being an issue yet.

I don't round off the corners on the bottom of the label so I can always tell which ones are sparky and which ones aren't

[nat]

No disclaimer on the front please or I wont be interested. Keep in mind the shitty eBay sellers will use stock photos and not actual pics.

Thirded. I wouldn't be interested in these if the covers had any sort of watermark or disclaimer. I'd be better off sticking with my printouts of shitty cover-scans I pick up online.

[blueraven]

No disclaimer on the front please or I wont be interested. Keep in mind the shitty eBay sellers will use stock photos and not actual pics.

I agree with this, as well; although I have no opinion either way on the inserts so I didn't vote.

Eventually one will end up on eBay as hard as we try to prevent it... To think otherwise is well... Remember the CCAG '09 copies of Insanity?

[BlueBMW]

While one may end up on ebay eventually.... im not convinced that enough will show up to signiicantly impact values etc.  It will be unfortunate but as has been stated one poor feedback should settle the issue of a seller trying to take advantage.

[Sparky]

well you got it guys, will leave them as they are...  Henry is good guy so i think it bothered me some that he was not on board but 1 of 20 is not bad so i will move forward.

ALSO I am maxing the post count to 200 before you can get these inserts OR have a good rep on here.

Thanks for all the feedback good or bad as it needs to be heard.
<<huggles>>

[mrhaboobi]

hopefully by the time they are ready i may have a 200 post count, but not sure..

[Duo_R]

Spam away! Lol

hopefully by the time they are ready i may have a 200 post count, but not sure..

[nectarsis]

As said before I think these kick ass.  Though the poll FAIL'S for the lack of I AM  LE DUMB option.   

[blueraven]

Though the poll FAIL'S for the lack of I AM  LE DUMB option.  

here, here.

[MotherGunner]

Sparky do you have a timeline?  Which ones will go to print first?

Thanks!

[Duo_R]

Sparks, on the inside can you have one page dedicated to like the story, you know that quick introduction to the games story, etc. And the 2nd page with the basic game controls? For most TG-16 manuals that I have seen there really is only a couple pages of useful information.

[Mathius]

You remember how Nintendo and Sega used to "thank" players for purchasing a game on the first page of their respective manuals? You could throw in a "thank you" notice, and combine it with a line confirming that the manual is fan made. Just an idea...

[VestCunt]

PS: It was VestCunt i believe that did the Gate of Thunder inlay, i printed it out and it looks f@cking great.

EDIT: Looked back i am wrong... looks like it was Joey... sorry man

Here's the real deal from https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=5325.msg91565#msg91565


I wanted one that incorporated the Japanese art.  The text is from the manual.
Apparently the hi-res .tif and .pdf are no longer hosted at pcedev; if anyone wants one, let me know.

EDIT:

[Mathius]

That's the back insert I want!

[Sparky]

I knew you were involved VestCunt & i think that is the one i have.. so much better than Joeys (oh i joke, its is way better ) (hugs joe)

Time frame is when i have time and the story will be on one side and the pad controls on the other.
BUT in some cases the controls & or the story is long & takes up 2 pages, When i am faced with this the controls will take priority.

[Duo_R]

where are the high-res copies at for GOT?

[blueraven]

where are the high-res copies at for GOT?

Good point these are 72dpi, could you post/upload one at 300dpi?

Thanks

[VestCunt]

A forum member has expressed interest in hosting the hi-res images again and an announcement will be made when they have a more permanent home. 

In the meantime, these links are good for 1 week or 100 downloads.

The .pdf:  https://rcpt.yousendit.com/994538251/252131d7a2c6842344731bc5287a223f
The .tif:  https://rcpt.yousendit.com/994541185/bc3c87cd24094ebdee932833d0315bb9

EDIT:  The files are now available on Mediafire courtesy of NecroPhile!

PDF - http://www.mediafire.com/?gv5i1xusbplquiw
TIF - http://www.mediafire.com/?3uu3644bll30t5c

I tried to save each format at the highest quality settings but the tif is larger (7MB vs 2MB) and perhaps better quality.

Also, Sparky, if you'd like to offer prints to sell along with your stickers and inserts, please do so.  Last time around I got a couple PMs (to which I never replied! ) from members without fancy printers asking for hard copies. 

While I was digging up the files, I made a couple more improvements, mainly changing the "HCD" code from the disc to the more common "TGXCD" code from the manual.
Here's an updated JPEG:

[TurbografxKid]

These look great. I need one for W Ring.
 

[MotherGunner]

Sparks, in addition to the inserts and trays, would you consider reprints of maps?  News papers (Sherlock Holmes), and JB Book?

Thanks

[Sparky]

no dont want to get into that area Mother-g and i am not doing inlays/trays, just inserts.
Guys like i mentioned before i am not doing everything, your looking at about 8 of the hard to find games.

Have to think of my time as well.  list coming tomorrow

[SNKNostalgia]

My parents have a high end photo printer I could use. My Ys 1+2 and 4-in-1 pack in games could use these. My 4-in-1, I found it in a bargain bin sealed, so there are no manuals or a back insert  .

[Duo_R]

Did you see the inserts posted? Print away

[blueraven]

Thank you for posting printable quality versions of teh art!

[SNKNostalgia]

Yep. I remember seeing them a while ago but forgot about it till now.

BTW, the inserts will come in handy for the TG-16/CD games with really bad art. That is first flaw I could think of with most US games packaging. Good thing the HuCards were too small to commonly have the same art on them. Cadash has the nice cover art on the HuCard. I gotta hand it to Working Designs on that one.

[MotherGunner]

Now if only we could come up with a collection of nice glossy stickers with new artwork to go over the ugly and boring HuCard labels. (Except for those few exceptions of course)

Mock-up
/Bonk-1.jpg

[Mathius]

Looks nice, Mother.

[Sparky]

Stickers on hucards??? i think that is a sin <<shrugs>>

Ok here is what i have on tap for custom inserts... (sorry for the wait)

Magical Chase
Dynastic Hero
Bonk 3 (CD)
Bonk 3 (hucard)
Ys
Gate of Thunder
Air Zonk
Super Air Zonk
Dungeon Explorer 2

these all will be ready next week....

I might do a couple more like might & magic and terraforming but that is about it..... if i am not covering the manuals you want and if your an f-ebay member well i will do some customs for ya but be patient please. Sorry guys for not doing more but i have to keep this simple as my life is as busy as the next guys.

[MotherGunner]

*finger snap* Darn, I was hoping for Soldier Blade to be in there.  Oh well.  Great job Sparks, I will most likely place an order.

[BlueBMW]

We might need ya to do a F@ck ebay edition Sapphire insert

[Mathius]

I'd be all over a Gate of Thunder back insert.

[MotherGunner]

I'd be all over a Gate of Thunder back insert.

Same here, no matter how much I try I can't get it perfect and perforated.  Perhaps there is a place we can get them done professionally?  (Sparky already said no, which is cool)

[Mathius]

I'd be all over a Gate of Thunder back insert.

Same here, no matter how much I try I can't get it perfect and perforated.  Perhaps there is a place we can get them done professionally?  (Sparky already said no, which is cool)

Yeah, Sparky does so much for us in the community.

[Duo_R]

MG - I just print on photopaper, and it turns out just perfect. Use like a butter knife to get the spine edge to bend in right, then when the CD holder tray pops in it finishes the job. I used to use preforated spine inserts (like the kits that u buy) but those never worked right. Just good ole photopaper.

[MotherGunner]

Hmm that's a good idea. Never thought about using a butter knife to perforate it.  I will try that! =)

[Sparky]

I'd be all over a Gate of Thunder back insert.

We might need ya to do a F@ck ebay edition Sapphire insert

If i had a manual of Sapphire or a high res scan i would do it for sure and i would be happy to do VestCunts or joes GOT inlay but i would not feel right charging for them so not sure what to do about that.

Also to do a good perforated edge use the back side of your Xacto knife (the dull side) and do 1 swipe with a ruler of coarse with some decent pressure and it will fold up nicely. Takes some practice guys but it works.

[Duo_R]

Sparky those turned out great, I would like:

Bonk 3 CD
Super Air Zonk
Dungeon Explorer 2
Magical Chase

Thanks Sparks!

[TheClash603]

Ohhh man...   I say these things will become the norm to accompany loosies on ebay in 2011.

[Sparky]

Ohhh man...   I say these things will become the norm to accompany loosies on ebay in 2011.

Your so wrong clashy but thanks for posting and your vote
Maybe less use of ebay would calm your nerves.... <<shrugs>>

[BlueBMW]

If i had a manual of Sapphire or a high res scan i would do it for sure and i would be happy to do vestcunts or joes GOT inlay but i would not feel right charging for them so not sure what to do about that.

I can scan the insert on my fakler sapphire.  Its not a complete manual, just a simple insert kind of like what you're making.

[Sparky]

cool blue... i will pm you my email address... this should make the ebays buyers sweat

[Tatsujin]

cool, it then becomes a replica of a replica

[Pat the NES Punk]

I think it's a great idea, but I'd go one step further and reproduce 'em in their entirety.  They're clearly marked as reproductions, so I doubt they'll ever be worth stupid money on ebay; sure some clown will try to sell 'em for big bucks, but we all need a good laugh now and then anyway.

I'm not sure it would be a great idea to reproduce manuals in their entirety, since someone devious enough could scan the pages all, remove the "repro" marks on the inside pages, and then produce "real" ones.

[NecroPhile]

I'm not sure it would be a great idea to reproduce manuals in their entirety, since someone devious enough could scan the pages all, remove the "repro" marks on the inside pages, and then produce "real" ones.

So what?  There's nothing preventing them from doing that with original manuals, none of which are all that hard to obtain.

[Duo_R]

Sparks any plans to add more when you arent as busy? Bomberman 93 seems like a good candidate, and so does Parasol Stars.  :-D   

[MotherGunner]

Duo-R check your email.

Sparky, if you could do U.S. Soldier Blade that would be awesome!