Steve

I have a few thoughts about the state of the league. Teams with just a few players are concerning and it seems to be getting worse. That is a very small example of things I haven't been happy with. Thank you for your comment.

Review: I really like this one. Not that I don't like most everything you make, this one has a bit of refined detail that always gets my attention. Yes, you have a cool background with some paint splash that seems to always work. Huge text that always fits in with style and color choice. I really like the render. It is hard to get a good enough photo of him when he was really young but, this one is very nice. This must have been made before you found the folded paper texture... Great sig, I expect nothing less from you. 9/10

Review: Cool looking graphic. I really like the texture you used. One thing I have found is that a good texture can take a project to the next level, you did just that. The render is super clean and I am curious as to where you find such a gem. The muted background is spot on, it doesn't distract but adds to the overall look. The big ass VHL logo is rather plain but I think it fits in well. I am not a huge fan of the font you used but that is more subjective than something written in a book of fonts to use. Overall, great job, I like it. 9/10

As the season comes to a close with only ten games left. The playoffs will be the focus for the team and I think I can speak for several players that they want to see Moscow shit the bed in the first round. Taking nothing away from my former team, they are stacked. We saw it happen last season and a few before that. Riga has a strange way of playing and I am not sure how the playoffs will treat us. I think we will have a good showing but you just can't tell sometimes. We will wait and see. Gunner, as my player and myself, as a member has come to a crossroad. I am not sure what the future, if any, will bring for myself in the league that has seemed to gone a different direction from where it was a handful of years ago. It's not like I am anyone's favorite member. I have butted heads with several members over where we are headed and how things have changed. I have to wonder if the league left me or I am leaving the league. I am a man of routine. I do things on a schedule, even when it doesn't really matter. I don't like change and it has become clear that the league has changed. I used to make graphics that I put some effort in. Now it is just for the point task. They rarely get liked or reviewed and that is okay by me. I have always made graphics for me and of course to satisfy the task requirement. It is what it is. At least my future is in my hands. I always wished for a Hall of Fame player. Gunner could make a strong case for that maybe later but at the moment, that seems like a hollow goal. I will have to think about my choices this off season. It has been fun to play with some really nice players over the years. Word count: 333

Presser for the week ending 11/24 1. Who do you think we will face in the first round? 2. Have you been building your player or just keeping him/her as is? 3. Do you think Moscow with slip on a banana peel and fall down in the playoffs or win the cup? 4. It's good to see Calaway have a good season. Should we buy him a watch of something? 5. It looks like Red Panda has matured into a reliable goalie. Do you have anything thoughts on his performace this season? 6. What are the real chances of winning the cup this season?

Broken The struggle is real

Review: I really like this style. It is fun to take a photo and with a bit of effort, make it your own. I have used this method many times and it isn't as easy as the end result displays. I like how you kept the color palette within the logo range as it removes any odd colors that end up being less attractive. Very nice logo swaps that many have overlooked in the past. The text looks really good with the 3D effect and doesn't take away from the main element. I find this style to be easy to look at and often overlooked. Great job with this one. 9/10

Review: Interesting composite style graphic. There is nothing wrong with this style as it is all up to interpretation. It looks like you did a good job with all the elements needed to make a complete graphic. I like the player with the name stretched on his jersey. The background looks interesting as well. The secondary render is rather fun and adds to the overall theme of the players involved. I think the icing on this graphic cake is the quote. It looks like it has some meaning and works well with this theme. If you put all these elements together, then hat's off to you. Well done. 9/10

The season is running down to the last twenty-ish games left. The standings are tight for most teams in the top five in each conference. The North American conference looks to have a more teams competing compared to the European conference. It seems to switch back and forth every other season. I am not sure how the playoffs are going to play out, but there should be a few good series to keep an eye on. I don't really know what to expect from Riga. It seems we have some extra muscle in the playoffs so we will just have to wait and see. Gunner has been doing his thing. Very low key this season and lacking some grit that he showed earlier in his career. His points are just fine. On par with just about every season he has played but things like hitting and power play scoring seems to be in his past. You just never know what, who or how things will all work out. So far, the season has been fine. Word count: 175

Presser for the week ending 11/17 1. It looks like we are hanging with the big dogs, do you think we can finish the season in 2nd place? 2. Do you see an obvious issue with our team that you would like to comment on? 3. Do you think Moscow doesn't get swept in the first round? 4. Can we do the unthinkable and beat Moscow in the playoffs? 5. Is it too early to ask questions about the playoffs? 6. What do you like for Thanksgiving, turkey or ham, or both?

I did not copy Tate's idea..............

Review: You picked a couple of my favorite players so that is fun to see, though it doesn't effect my review, it's just a great choice. I like the frosted look to the logo and background in general. Not sure what is going on at the top of this graphic. I suspect some sort of blending issue. Overall, the background does it's job and compliments the main elements. Logo swaps look very good. I would have liked a total brand removal but it kind of looks more realistic with them intact. I think the only thing that I can see that might have been corrected is the black level. The black in the jersey is really crushed and lacking in detail. It's tricky to pull out detail and retain the level of black that is needed. Drew's beard also shows sign a higher black level. I can't fault you on that because it could simply be the original photo's issue. Overall I really like this. Simple and to the point. 9/10

Review: This is a perfect example of how to make a multi render graphic. It looks very professional and well thought out. First with the background, amazing filler that adds to the main elements. The renders clamped to the team logo looks very good and I can't see an error in any of it. Nice detail in both the render's faces that sucks your eyes right to them. Logo swaps are top notch. The text looks very good and I think this graphic would only work in portrait form. Great graphic, good effort. 9.5/10

Presser for the week ending 11/10 1. Is your player doing better, worse or about the same as last season? 2. As a team, we are struggling a bit more than we have in the past. Why is this happening? 3. Did you go to any Halloween parties? If so, what did you go as? 4. Do you think the coach should take the team out for ice cream after each game? 5. Do you see any changes to the team that might help us win more? 6. Where do you see us in the standings when the season is over?