Post by urbancinderella on Sept 1, 2005 2:05:17 GMT
I'm sure you've all noticed the new sub-board within the Premade Images & Tutorials Board - Resource Clans. After much debate, the clans have been brought back... only in a different form. Now providing resources instead of simply battling art images, they're helping the community and honing their skills at the same time.
But how many of you really know what the clans are about? I mean, there have to be some differences in the three of them, yes? After talking with the creators of the three clans, we've decided to provide a quick background on each clan for all those interested.
D:O-R~K
submitted by Eternity
Firstly, D:O-R~K stands for Destination: Outrageous - Random Knowledge. "Destination: Outrageous" basically means that D:O-R~Ks aim to go that little bit further to accomplish the surreal, weird and strange. This just means we want to be different both in attitude, what we create and design style. The "Random Knowledge" part is all about what D:O-R~K as a group know. Everyone knows something different to another person; it's only natural. In D:O-R~K, we strive to exploit that fact and use it to our advantage.
D:O-R~K was one of the original 'sucessful' clans back when SSD had ClanFX. We had quite a few members- generally more than most clans at the time, and took great pride in our battles, both with other clans as well as with each other. We were probably most recognised for both our interesting name (come on, dork is just so eye catching) and our fantastic signatures (designed by Equinox).
As D:O-R~K is now a "resource clan", we're going to be doing things we haven't done before as well as keep battling on against our rivals. Our main duty as it were, is to produce resource packs. Now this benefits everyone in that it gives both D:O-R~K (and other clan) members a chance to practice and hone their skills and it gives you free graphics.
In D:O-R~K's new form we have ten members; myself, Andrew33, Equinox, Jack, Lily, LPF, Naruto, Newklear, Patches and Psionic. Most of which have been D:O-R~Ks before. We have some awesome talent here and you'll soon see it put into action so keep an eye out on the website for D:O-R~K clan submissions
SuspenseFX
written by urbancinderella
The first and most eye-catching detail would have to be the name. Like D:O-R~K, there's a bit of a story behind it. As Nick explains in the SuspenseFX thread, the names originally started out as a list of possible names for bands. Suspense had a sound that caught both Loverboi's and Nick's eyes and they went with it! They soon added on the FX as a salute to the GraFX and ClanFX boards.
The aim of SuspenseFX is, obviously, that of a resource clan. Most of the members have come together with their talent for forum skinning, and will thus be working together to produce forum templates that will be available for all members to download and use.
The organization of SuspenseFX is fairly simple. There will be 10 total members, 2 of which are the owners (Nick and Exultance) and 1 which will act as the captain (Quacker). As of now, it looks as though they have reached their quota, but as always- keep an eye on the clan, you may be able to join later!
Vector Influx
written/compiled by urbancinderella
As with the other two clans, the name here is very important to the whole idea behind the clan!
Vector:
Let's go with meaning 1. Vector Influx (influx meaning 'a mass arrival or incoming') would thus mean "a mass arrival or incoming of force or influence". Meaning, in shorter terms, "incoming force". If you're in this clan you strike hard and strike fast!
If we go for meaning 2, Vector Influx would mean "a mass arrival or incoming of parasitic organisms", more commonly referred to as a plague of vermin. So I think #1 would be the better explanation of the clan's name.
1. A force or influence.
2. Pathology. An organism, such as a mosquito or tick, that carries disease-causing microorganisms from one host to another.
2. Pathology. An organism, such as a mosquito or tick, that carries disease-causing microorganisms from one host to another.
Let's go with meaning 1. Vector Influx (influx meaning 'a mass arrival or incoming') would thus mean "a mass arrival or incoming of force or influence". Meaning, in shorter terms, "incoming force". If you're in this clan you strike hard and strike fast!
If we go for meaning 2, Vector Influx would mean "a mass arrival or incoming of parasitic organisms", more commonly referred to as a plague of vermin. So I think #1 would be the better explanation of the clan's name.
Explanation taken from C130's explanation in the clan's thread
The member quota here is also full, but if you feel you are right for the team, you've got a wonderful chance to join! Simply pick one of the current members (excepting Reedy, JzEx, or C130) and challenge them to a battle. The winner of the battle will either win or secure their place in the clan. In this way, the clan hopes to keep only the best and most talented designers active.
The main purpose is of course to provide free resources for others to use- but this clan is hoping to include more than just forum skins. They will be releasing packs which include wallpapers, signatures, a website template, or just about anything else that catches their fancy.
In the end, all three of these clans should provide an enriching experience to the members who take part in them- and I personally cannot wait to see their first release packs.
Any information in my two descriptions were found and taken from the threads in the Resource Clan board.