Challenges of skinning in a Windows 7 world

By Frogboy
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Grand Master

Island Dog

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So, I ask again, what IS it that you want in a WB, what do Master skinners have to produce to get a fair shake around here ? What exactly do you expect\want? I wonder if some people even know.

I'd like to see some mockups of what people want. :)

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Unrealistic

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I'd like to see some mockups of what people want. :)
Silence is deafening.

As I said...less Aero-derivatives and more unique themes. I can't draw but I certainly can tell you if I like something...my paycheck is my voice, not my fingers.

And vStyler, your themes are what I expect from the other themers. You don't steal resources from DeviantArt like another 'Master Skinner' on Wincustomize.

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AltecXP

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I used WB when KOL had the Vista theme that he was asked to take down and I haven't used WB since. the themes just SUCK even the included ones.

I dont care how awesome your software is if it's just being used to make the OS look like an ugly POS, which just makes all your effort worthless. No one will pay money to make Windows look worse.

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Yorak

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I do not make skins but I have a few friends that do, and they have stated how difficult it can be at times.

What I look for (me personally) is a skin that offers minimalism. I am talking about a thin taskbar, thin titlebars, squared (not rounded) skins.

Grand Master

Island Dog

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why should i pay for a master skin ?

Why does anyone get paid for the work they do? Master Skinners put a lot of time and hard work into skins, so there is no reason they shouldn't be entitled to get paid for it.

No one will pay money to make Windows look worse.

People pay money to customize their desktops to the way they like it to look. That is what it is all about. :)

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.Markus

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why should i pay for a master skin ?

Sorry, is there a difference in designing a windows skin to designing a website, or making an application?

I've never made a skin myself, however I can imagine it involved many hours of hard work.

At the end of the day though, don't like it - don't buy it. (Y)

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