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I think the question of the site getting a new logo came up back when [[Forum:Final decision on new wiki background|we were discussing the new site background]], but there was never a consensus about it (that I know of, anyway). Now that ''Halo 4'' is approaching and we have good images of the newest iteration of the Chief, I think it might be time to update our site logo.

I'm not sure about others, but I always saw the current HCE/Anniversary logo as a temporary one that we used due to the ten-year celebration of the first game, but it's not exactly something we'd want to keep forever. By now, the focus has already shifted on ''Halo 4'' and the Reclaimer Trilogy, so updating our logo accordingly seems like a good idea. It's not just for the sake of novelty, but I believe the logo should be something more iconic and persistent than an image showing the difference between a game and its graphical remake. Moreover, it might serve well to reflect what the ''Halo'' franchise itself is going through; from Bungie's ''Halo 3'' to the transitory stage and finally, 343's ''Halo 4'' and the upcoming trilogy. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxU2eqZtYmc It's like poetry, so that they rhyme...]

Luckily, I noticed [[User:Soul reaper|Soul reaper]] has already uploaded a few images which seem like good candidates for a new logo. Out of his versions, I prefer this one [[:File:H4pedia3.png|this one]], as it seems to best mirror our earlier ''Halo 3'' logo. There's also [[:File:H4pedia.png|one]] which is darker but might do the job, and a couple of others; [[:File:H4pedia2.png|this]], and [[:File:H4pedia4.png|this one]] which are more radical departures from the original formula.

I'd just like to see what people think about this. Should we keep the current logo or move on to a new one? If so, which one, or none of the ones we currently have? --[[User:Jugus|<font color="MidnightBlue"><b>Jugus</b></font>]] <small>([[User talk:Jugus|<font color="Gray">Talk</font>]] | [[Special:Contributions/Jugus|<font color="Gray">Contribs</font>]])</small> 01:13, 23 April 2012 (EDT)

===Candidates===
<gallery>
File:H4pedia3.png|<nowiki>#1</nowiki>
File:H4pedia.png|<nowiki>#2</nowiki>
File:H4pedia2.png|<nowiki>#3</nowiki>
File:H4pedia4.png|<nowiki>#4</nowiki>
</gallery>

==Voting==
#(#1) - — <span style="font-size:16px; font-family:OrbitronMedium;">[[User:Subtank|<span style="color:#FF4F00;">subtank</span>]]</span>  10:55, 18 May 2012 (EDT)

==Comments==
I'm just going to put up a gallery section according to your list. I like the third one the best, but I think we could request Soul Reaper to make a new logo with [[:File:Halo 4 Master Chief front.png|this image]], which is somewhat brighter than the others. —[[User:Spartan331|<span style="color:silver;">S331</span>]] [[File:Bubbleshieldhud.svg|14px]]<sub>([[User talk:Spartan331|COM]] • [[Special:Contributions/Spartan331|Mission Log]] • [[User profile:Spartan331|Profile]])</sub> 01:57, 23 April 2012 (EDT)

:I really like the idea of using all three, and randomising which one is displayed with each refresh of the page. Why do we have to choose? -- [[User:Specops306|<b><font color=indigo>Specops306</font></b>]] [[w:c:halofanon:user:Specops306|<u><i><font color=blue><sup>Autocrat</sup></font></i></u>]] [[User talk:Specops306|<u><i><font color=purple><sup>Qur'a 'Morhek</sup></font></i></u>]] 06:17, 23 April 2012 (EDT)

Instead of having the Master Chief with Halopedia in the foreground, maybe we should have a trademark representing the wiki? For example, Wikia's mark of trade is <code>[w]</code>, Wikipedia's is a globe with glyphs from different languages, Firefox is a fox on fire circling a globe, Chrome is a red, green, yellow circle, etc. Halopedia's trademark should be distinctive to the extent that when people see it, they will immediately think of the wiki. As it is right now, it's just a icon of the franchise with a title in the foreground... which is a common practise for most Halo fan sites.— <span style="font-size:16px; font-family:OrbitronMedium;">[[User:Subtank|<span style="color:#FF4F00;">subtank</span>]]</span> 06:40, 23 April 2012 (EDT)

I've tried them all and I actually prefer [[:File:CEApedia4.png|this one]] over the ones mentioned (ignore the file name). I'm also going to try creating my own version. --{{User:Porplemontage/sig}} 09:15, 23 April 2012 (EDT)

If I had to pick, I'd go with image #1. I also like the idea of having our our own trademark.--[[File:Gravemind.svg|20px]] '''''[[User:Spartacus|<span style="color: olivedrab; font-family: Bradley Hand ITC; font-size: 12pt;">'''Col. Spartacus'''</span>]]''' <sup>[[User talk:Spartacus|<font color="Black">'''Talk Page'''</font>]]</sup> <sub>[[Special:Contributions/Spartacus|<font color="Black">Contributions</font>]]''</sub> 10:16, 23 April 2012 (EDT)

I've never really cared for the fan-made ''Halo'' font, especially the 2010-present font, which doesn't match at all. So I would like to see some sort of "trademark" with or without the addition of our prized Spartan. Otherwise, the '''first image''' is the only one that would be nice daily and would probably be the best fit. As for a trademark, perhaps something relating to Cortana or Forerunner AI just to be stereotypical? :P {{User:Grizzlei/Sig}}

What if the trademark was the symbol of perhaps the Librarian or the Didact? The Superintendent avatar could also make a good trademark.--[[File:Gravemind.svg|20px]] '''''[[User:Spartacus|<span style="color: olivedrab; font-family: Bradley Hand ITC; font-size: 12pt;">'''Col. Spartacus'''</span>]]''' <sup>[[User talk:Spartacus|<font color="Black">'''Talk Page'''</font>]]</sup> <sub>[[Special:Contributions/Spartacus|<font color="Black">Contributions</font>]]''</sub> 14:45, 23 April 2012 (EDT)

{{Quote|Master Chief is iconic.|David Ellis}}
:Well... —[[User:Spartan331|<span style="color:silver;">S331</span>]] [[File:Bubbleshieldhud.svg|14px]]<sub>([[User talk:Spartan331|COM]] • [[Special:Contributions/Spartan331|Mission Log]] • [[User profile:Spartan331|Profile]])</sub> 20:19, 23 April 2012 (EDT)
::They would have stuck around with normal Mark VI if that were properly true. :P {{User:Grizzlei/Sig}}
:::Ironic iconic. Still, John is the most well-known character. I think the Superintendent is used as halofanon.wikia's logo. —[[User:Spartan331|<span style="color:silver;">S331</span>]] [[File:Bubbleshieldhud.svg|14px]]<sub>([[User talk:Spartan331|COM]] • [[Special:Contributions/Spartan331|Mission Log]] • [[User profile:Spartan331|Profile]])</sub> 23:20, 23 April 2012 (EDT)
::::Yeah well HF is a niche site and its not like we're rolling in popularity over there. Superintendent would be a nice choice. {{User:Grizzlei/Sig}}

Before we do anything, are we absolutely sure this is what the final iteration will look like in the game? It would be prudent to wait until we have some good images of the final one, if this isn't it. [[User:FatalSnipe117|<span style="color:green">'''pestilence'''</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/FatalSnipe117|<span style="color:green">'''Phil'''</span>]], ''[[User talk:FatalSnipe117|<span style="color:green">'''pestilence!'''</span>]]'' 23:03, 23 April 2012 (EDT)

[[:File:Main-Forerunner.png|This image]], in my opinion, would make a good trademark. It's the main symbol of the Forerunners.--[[File:Gravemind.svg|20px]] '''''[[User:Spartacus|<span style="color: olivedrab; font-family: Bradley Hand ITC; font-size: 12pt;">'''Col. Spartacus'''</span>]]''' <sup>[[User talk:Spartacus|<font color="Black">'''Talk Page'''</font>]]</sup> <sub>[[Special:Contributions/Spartacus|<font color="Black">Contributions</font>]]''</sub> 23:34, 23 April 2012 (EDT)
:That isn't appealing or eye catching at all. To most, all it would be is an arrangement of scifi-y lines in a circle. The Superintendent graphics, Libarian, 343 GS, Cortana, Virgil, or even the ONI triangle logo would be the best choices, me thinks. {{User:Grizzlei/Sig}}

Per above. Not the Shield World logo. I'd take the first or third Chief logo, but if we want something more general, why not a Halo? We are Halopedia... [[User:Tuckerscreator|<span style="color:#6600cc;">'''''Tuckerscreator'''''</span>]]<sup>([[User talk:Tuckerscreator|<font color="#008000">stalk</font>]])</sup> 02:54, 24 April 2012 (EDT)

I think having a simple symbol or glyph there might seem too bland, even though it's true having a real "logo" might be more effective than just an image of the franchise's icon. Creating an effective logo that everyone is happy with, though, is another story. That, and I've really grown used to the Chief being there. He's what most people tend to associate the franchise with after all. I suppose a Halo might work too as Tuckerscreator suggested. Though I'm pretty sure I've seen some Halo site use a Halo ring encircling the site's name as their logo...? The Superintendent icon isn't a bad choice either. Even better if we could have its expressions randomized and/or animated. --[[User:Jugus|<font color="MidnightBlue"><b>Jugus</b></font>]] <small>([[User talk:Jugus|<font color="Gray">Talk</font>]] | [[Special:Contributions/Jugus|<font color="Gray">Contribs</font>]])</small> 03:54, 24 April 2012 (EDT)

[[File:Graphic Halo.png|thumb|Generic icon]]
Any graphic design student/professional out there? Care to help us out? :P — <span style="font-size:16px; font-family:OrbitronMedium;">[[User:Subtank|<span style="color:#FF4F00;">subtank</span>]]</span> 10:37, 24 April 2012 (EDT)

I decided to try and make a simple logo idea. One with the word Halopedia in black, and one with it in white:
[[:File:New Logo Idea2.png|White Word]]
[[:File:New Logo Idea1.png|Black Word]]

Thoughts? Not expecting it to be the new logo, just wanted to show it off, haha. ~[[User: Jman98|Jman]][[User Talk: Jman98|98]]~ 02:19, 25 April 2012 (EDT)

[[File:Logo Concept One.jpg|thumb|left|An idea for a logo.]]
Here's a sketch I did for a potential logo (if this conversation hasn't died...). Obviously, it would need to be colored, but whenever I color pictures, I kill them. - [[User talk:DefeatingLine|DefeatingLine]] 09:49, 6 May 2012 (EDT)
:I did some lurking on various fan sites and I think we're fine with the current logo style (that is, Master Chief with Halopedia text layered over him). So I think we don't need a new logo design, but I do think we need to update it with Master Chief from Halo 4. Oh, that's a nice sketch. Colour it! :D — <span style="font-size:16px; font-family:OrbitronMedium;">[[User:Subtank|<span style="color:#FF4F00;">subtank</span>]]</span>  10:53, 18 May 2012 (EDT)