2011-01-14, 23:51
The DurhamDev Background Pack - Download Link
2011-01-15, 00:06
Hold for DurhamDev's Instructional Manual, Background Pack, Theme Packs and Colour Packs. (I'm currently sitting in Pizza Hut, on my BB)
2011-01-15, 04:53
ANNOUNCEMENT: The DurhamDev Background Pack - LINK
I have put together a large assortment of backgrounds, for use with the different themes within Alaska Revisited, that I would like to share with everybody. The background pack can be downloaded and used to create your own custom theme, simply and easily. The pack contains the following backgrounds, all in 1920 x 1080 resolution:
How do I use them?
First, select one of the two Icon Set specific themes I have generated, use the original ones that come in Alaska Revisited, or use your own. Second, choose a Colour Scheme you would like to use. I have created Durham Gold, Durham Dark Gold, Durham Nights and Durham Lights. Durham Gold and Durham Lights can be seen best on lighter backgrounds, while Durham Dark Gold and Durham Nights can be seen best on darker backgrounds. Finally, go to Settings, Alaska, Home Artwork and choose the directory that contains the background images. Select one you like best, and voila. You have your own customized theme!
Here is a sample of a theme I created, using Icon Set 2, Durham Dark Gold, and the Black Steel background:
Here is another sample of a theme I created, using Icon Set 1, Durham Nights, and the Silver Steel background:
And finally, the theme that was based upon Amra's "Blue Mosaic", created simply by using Icon Set 1, Durham Dark Gold, and the Basic Blue background:
With the newest functionality Hitcher has created, and a little bit of ingenuity, you can easily make Alaska Revisited look exactly how you like it!
I have put together a large assortment of backgrounds, for use with the different themes within Alaska Revisited, that I would like to share with everybody. The background pack can be downloaded and used to create your own custom theme, simply and easily. The pack contains the following backgrounds, all in 1920 x 1080 resolution:
How do I use them?
First, select one of the two Icon Set specific themes I have generated, use the original ones that come in Alaska Revisited, or use your own. Second, choose a Colour Scheme you would like to use. I have created Durham Gold, Durham Dark Gold, Durham Nights and Durham Lights. Durham Gold and Durham Lights can be seen best on lighter backgrounds, while Durham Dark Gold and Durham Nights can be seen best on darker backgrounds. Finally, go to Settings, Alaska, Home Artwork and choose the directory that contains the background images. Select one you like best, and voila. You have your own customized theme!
Here is a sample of a theme I created, using Icon Set 2, Durham Dark Gold, and the Black Steel background:
Here is another sample of a theme I created, using Icon Set 1, Durham Nights, and the Silver Steel background:
And finally, the theme that was based upon Amra's "Blue Mosaic", created simply by using Icon Set 1, Durham Dark Gold, and the Basic Blue background:
With the newest functionality Hitcher has created, and a little bit of ingenuity, you can easily make Alaska Revisited look exactly how you like it!
2011-01-15, 10:56
Looks great! I'm going to try it out right away 
Love the work you guys put into this, thanks again!
Love the work you guys put into this, thanks again!
2011-01-16, 03:57
Amazing work! this def solidifies Alaska Revisited as my goto Skin.
Terra Cota is my fav bg so far
Terra Cota is my fav bg so far
2011-01-16, 04:26
deadserious Wrote:Amazing work! this def solidifies Alaska Revisited as my goto Skin.
Terra Cota is my fav bg so far
Big thanks goes out to Hitcher. With his new functionality, anything is possible!
2011-01-16, 07:04
I assume this is the right place to release new themes? Seems the other thread is better suited to general color/theme discussion but this is more of a go-to place for new downloads.
Anyway, here's one I put together called Quantic. Based on initial feedback I progressed it past just a color file into a full theme. Icons are standard, but recolored to match the theme.
Required files can be downloaded here. Just put Quantic.xml in your colors directory and Quantic.xpr in your media directory. Let me know if anything seems off - I'm still getting everything figured out
Anyway, here's one I put together called Quantic. Based on initial feedback I progressed it past just a color file into a full theme. Icons are standard, but recolored to match the theme.
Required files can be downloaded here. Just put Quantic.xml in your colors directory and Quantic.xpr in your media directory. Let me know if anything seems off - I'm still getting everything figured out
2011-01-16, 10:39
Juanflaco Wrote:I assume this is the right place to release new themes? Seems the other thread is better suited to general color/theme discussion but this is more of a go-to place for new downloads.
Anyway, here's one I put together called Quantic. Based on initial feedback I progressed it past just a color file into a full theme. Icons are standard, but recolored to match the theme.
Required files can be downloaded here. Just put Quantic.xml in your colors directory and Quantic.xpr in your media directory. Let me know if anything seems off - I'm still getting everything figured out
I can't get any of the textures to show up and the XPR appears to be empty. Also you should be using XBT's for anything other than the Xbox.
See this post for instructions.
2011-01-16, 11:25
hey!
really great themes!
i really like the night one. can you tell me, where i can change the "icon set"?
really great themes!
i really like the night one. can you tell me, where i can change the "icon set"?
2011-01-16, 12:39
mischga Wrote:hey!
really great themes!
i really like the night one. can you tell me, where i can change the "icon set"?
Settings > Appearance > Skin > Theme > DurhamIconSet1/DurhamIconSet2
2011-01-16, 19:36
Hitcher Wrote:I can't get any of the textures to show up and the XPR appears to be empty. Also you should be using XBT's for anything other than the Xbox.
See this post for instructions.
Followed those instructions (I had been using command line and probably screwed something up.)
New download here.
2011-01-16, 19:47
Very nice.
If you can send me the uncompressed, modified textures I'll get this added to the official release.
If you can send me the uncompressed, modified textures I'll get this added to the official release.
2011-01-16, 20:03
Juanflaco Wrote:New download here.
Hitcher Wrote:If you can send me the uncompressed, modified textures I'll get this added to the official release.
Congrats, Juanfalco. Welcome to the "Exclusive Club"!
2011-01-16, 20:28
XML color File : AngelscryDark.xml
Backgrounds source : http://iamfreeman.deviantart.com/art/Bla...-161870450
