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[Q] Help create a Steampunk theme...?

Ok folks, my friend just got a hero and we were talking about why to root. I showed him several ROMs from this site and all the cool themes. We got to talking about how cool it would be if there was a STEAMPUNK themed ROM out there.
Here's the rub... I SUCK at theming.
I looked at the "buufed" rom and I like some of the style, but it's just not quite what I'm looking for. Props to the developer of that ROM because it's very thorough. This is the depth I'd like the Steampunk theme to have, but I just don't know how to do it. I've never built a ROM from the ground up, so I don't even know where to start.
Is anyone out there interested in a project like this, or could someone help me know what to do?
Thanks!
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A steam punk theme would be pretty awesome

It has begun...
Ok... I have a great deal of respect for all you devs and themers out there. This is a beast. Time-consuming and not very forgiving...
I have started working on my steampunk theme. Here are some screenshots of what I've done so far. By no means is this a complete theme. I am using ZenHeroFX 2.0 by nfinitefx45 as my base. Credit to all artists/devs for their work.
I have themed the notification pull-down as well, but I don't have a screenie of that yet. Also, I themed the stock sense rosie, but (again) no screencap yet. I'm curious what y'all think...
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Looks cool so far.

Wow. You're a fast learner! Here are some clear notification bar icons that I made. You can use them so that the black squares wont show up around the icons in the notification bar. Just unzip the zip file, and you'll see the folders that the icons are supposed to go into. Good luck!
http://www.mediafire.com/?nqe4mm2znhh <---- clear notification icons
(when I say clear, I mean that they are white with a clear background)

alexthearmo said:
Wow. You're a fast learner! Here are some clear notification bar icons that I made. You can use them so that the black squares wont show up around the icons in the notification bar. Just unzip the zip file, and you'll see the folders that the icons are supposed to go into. Good luck!
http://www.mediafire.com/?nqe4mm2znhh <---- clear notification icons
(when I say clear, I mean that they are white with a clear background)
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Awesome! Thanks. That file is really helpful! I'll post more screencaps when I can do some more work on the theme.
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This is looking really good. Here's another theme I found a while back that has some of the same elements of csrom and your current build. I've never used it, but maybe something in there will help you, or maybe this dev can help you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=478570

wow! this looks ... awesome! not usually an "extreme theme" kinda guy, but this I would use!
sadly though, I am using CM6 or AOSP, so would not actually end up using it, but I will be watching this thread for S&Gs anyway. the end result should look spectacular.
if I could add one "suggestion"? Get rid of the "branding" (SteamMod in big letters on the lockscreen?), I would think ppl would rather have something less intrusive in the look. I know I would. something clean and mechanical. just a IMHO kinda suggestion, great work regardless!

fallonjp said:
This is looking really good. Here's another theme I found a while back that has some of the same elements of csrom and your current build. I've never used it, but maybe something in there will help you, or maybe this dev can help you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=478570
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Thanks for the link. There is some good stuff I might be able to use in there... credit to the creator of course!
kingdazy said:
wow! this looks ... awesome! not usually an "extreme theme" kinda guy, but this I would use!
sadly though, I am using CM6 or AOSP, so would not actually end up using it, but I will be watching this thread for S&Gs anyway. the end result should look spectacular.
if I could add one "suggestion"? Get rid of the "branding" (SteamMod in big letters on the lockscreen?), I would think ppl would rather have something less intrusive in the look. I know I would. something clean and mechanical. just a IMHO kinda suggestion, great work regardless!
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No problem-o... I appreciate the suggestion. Funny thing, too... I was using some of the mods from this on my daily use, and I thought "I need to take off that lettering 'cuz it's getting on my nerves." I'm just going to use it as the splash screen when sense loads rather than on the lock screen.
I have to take a break from this for a couple of days, but hopefully I can work on it some next week. Here's where I'm going to have most of my problems... DISTRIBUTION. I can theme my own phone b/c I know what I'm editing... I just am not sure how to make it so others can use it without bricking their phone. Any ideas? I hate Metamorph... was thinking more of a flashable zip? Or maybe just a themed version of a full ROM? ??
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I may be way off, but I'm a Hero user and digital scrap "designer". I have photographed and extracted some Steampunk watch parts that you are welcome to use if you like for your theme.
http://www.scrappincop.com/search/label/Steampunk
The DL links are right below the pics for each post. Again, if I'm way off and you think my stuff sucks, disregard this post!
I love your theme btw!

I have abandoned this project... it was too big for me to take on. If anyone wants to pick this up...?

mbuchholz said:
I have abandoned this project... it was too big for me to take on. If anyone wants to pick this up...?
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that's too bad, one theme I was really looking forward to.
and no, dont know diddle about theming.

Someone please port this beautiful theme to captivate

This is probably the most beautiful theme i've seen in a while.
this this is MOD EDIT GORGEOUS.
unfortunately i have neither the ability nor time to port this theme to the captivate.
i just wanted make sure that people see this theme, to see if anyone was interested in porting this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=915041

SteveCheeseman said:
This is probably the most beautiful theme i've seen in a while.
this this is MOD EDIT GORGEOUS.
unfortunately i have neither the ability nor time to port this theme to the captivate.
i just wanted make sure that people see this theme, to see if anyone was interested in porting this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=915041
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That is indeed very pretty.
I would consider using it if I could.

I might be able to port it. I will look into it. no promises.

daYUM...that is pretty

Wow! Would be a huge fan of that if it was ever ported.

Very nice! Would love to see this for the Captivate.

Awesome, I love it, plz someone port it
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I eight this request.

We have the Gingerbread (which is all too common these days), the blue (which I love..but c'mon already), the red (for the anti-blue crowd), and most recently....the orange (for the pumpkin in all of us)
It's nice to see something a little different.
I kind of dig the rusted metallic look of it.
I was actually thinking to myself the other day to see if I could bribe one of the themers into making a beige / dark beige / rusted looking theme.
This would be close enough.
Nice find.

Won't someone port this?
I would, but I don't know how!

Military-esque. I like it.

LOVE THIS! If anyone could get this ported to the Captivate that would be AWESOME.
Great find

What a beauty? Nice Find, Simple but elegant. Thanks for sharing. It would be great if someone can port this too captivate.

Classy theme...I'll look into it, but I really just started themeing so it'll likely take forever for me...

this theme looks pretty nice

This looks awsome but for which phone it is developed originally?? I will be looking seriously for this port...someone shuold inform those who know how to port themes...

I looked into it and this theme is mdpi and our devices are hpdi.
I will try porting some stuff and see if it works. If all goes well, I will share the complete port.

great find. very sexy..i want it.

xtremekilla09 said:
I looked into it and this theme is mdpi and our devices are hpdi.
I will try porting some stuff and see if it works. If all goes well, I will share the complete port.
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Thanks a lot. I will be looking forward to this!
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I want it! I want it! I want it!

[THEME][EC05][5/15/11] Portal 1 & 2 COMING SOON

So, I have all the art and the ideas....now just getting all it down on paper and doing my best to make a killer theme wether your a portal fan or not. The idea is a portal theme mirroring the 1st game nice and clean and then portal 2 being darker and run down...mirroring the 2nd game.
Please be patient with me in that I am married....like that's not enough right there, and I also work full time and run a home recording studio. This is my first theme but it is to be a colaboration with a few established themers you know and love. I will handle the art and concepts, they will handle the programming.
Please feel free to post ideas that you have and also if anyone out there knows how to make and or edit widgets & LWP.....hit me up.
UPDATE!
A deep appology to anyone who may have been anticipating this Theme. I forgot to post that I had a flood and lost my beloved laptop a few months back. I did pick one up recently and plan to resume, all be it from scratch. Im not sure if I should roll with EC05 or a GB build since things have changed from when I started this thing. Any difference as far as difficulty between creating a theme in Froyo or GB?
UPDATE 2!
I aquired an ET4G and will be making this theme for that device instead....

Good luck man. Take your time bro. Family and work comes first.
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Yay
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Hellz yeah!

Excellent idea, lemme know if there's anything I can do to help!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046635
Portal 2 boot animation.

Man I love the idea I'm actually just playing thru portal 2 right now. If you could incorperate the "goo" colors that would be awesome.
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bryanfritz1 said:
Man I love the idea I'm actually just playing thru portal 2 right now. If you could incorperate the "goo" colors that would be awesome.
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Agreed, just a splash of orange, blue and white here and there...
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Keep the ideas coming people
I am trying to think of something in the way of widgets for the goo, not sure how to incorporate. I would like to have a clock widget that resembles the nuero toxin countdown in Glados's chamber as well.
I have my work cut out for me. Been reading up on proper implementation when it comes to graphics on the android dev site. Pretty intense, anyone interested in some side projects ie: widgets and lwp?

I didn't know where to put this so here it is

To any member of TEAM PHOENIX or any theme developers I was wondering if we could see a RESIDENT EVEIL theme now I don't know if copyright issues come into play or not but how sweet would it be to;
1. A S.T.A.R.S. drop down
2. Animated boot up of the 3D hive with the thermal
3.the red queen from the first movie talking everytime the device boots up
4. Umbrella corp. Icons
5. Loading bars that are the T-virus going threw the double helix/spinning umbrella logo for the circle loading
6. Nasty sick zombie wallpapers
7. And any other ideas that I didn't list
Just some thoughts like I said I don't know if its possible or not but how SICK of a theme would that be
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themes and apps section perhaps...

I looked right at the T&A thread right after I posted it and said S%@&
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dru1226 said:
To any member of TEAM PHOENIX or any theme developers I was wondering if we could see a RESIDENT EVEIL theme now I don't know if copyright issues come into play or not but how sweet would it be to;
1. A S.T.A.R.S. drop down
2. Animated boot up of the 3D hive with the thermal
3.the red queen from the first movie talking everytime the device boots up
4. Umbrella corp. Icons
5. Loading bars that are the T-virus going threw the double helix/spinning umbrella logo for the circle loading
6. Nasty sick zombie wallpapers
7. And any other ideas that I didn't list
Just some thoughts like I said I don't know if its possible or not but how SICK of a theme would that be
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Why don't you try an make the theme yourself, their are guides on how to make your own themes. And that way it will come out the way you want it. it wont hurt to try and plus you might be good at it, who knows?

There are some great guides out there on how to do it yourself. Give it a try. New themes are always welcome and if you are good at it your themes will be most welcome and appreciated. I find that the hardest part of a project like that is figuring out the direction I want to take. Sounds like you've already got that covered so theme away.
If you choose to give it a try, I know I'll be looking forward to your efforts.
Cheers.

I may or may not already be working on a zombie inspired theme. (not resident evil just zombie) it's a secret though so ssshh
But btw 5 is not possible the loading bars aren't images it's xml code, a solid color the top, the middle, and the bottom that blend together. so itCan't make it look like a virus

studacris said:
I may or may not already be working on a zombie inspired theme. (not resident evil just zombie) it's a secret though so ssshh
But btw 5 is not possible the loading bars aren't images it's xml code, a solid color the top, the middle, and the bottom that blend together. so itCan't make it look like a virus
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Ooooh Zombies...braaaaaaainssss ... secrets

Yeah im new to all this I looked for one but really don't understand this all that well
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Ubermusic Skin - One

The project is officialy DEAD due to the lack of interest. If you would like to continue the source is on github.
A few people asked for it so download is here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7692676/android/One.apk
Based on work by Thiago Silva

Pretty slick looking. A little too iPhonish for my personal taste but it looks really sharp. Like the color scheme too. Excellent work.

Love that, please keep on it
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Beautiful man. I used UberMusic and would defiantly love to use this theme.

cant wait id love to use that theme

Nice Nice Nice!
Can't wait for release!

Great theme!!!

WOWWWWWW!!! That is simply beautiful. If you need help testing it on an MDPI screen, I would be more than happy to do it. This blows out any theme I've seen for UberMusic.

I don't know hor far you're going with apktool, recompiling and this hacky stuff, but if you're good with this, you might find powerAmp a better app to start with.
Basically it has all or almost all features you need, so it would be a matter of rewireing the actuall app to the new ui you want to implement with a skin.
More complicated than making an ubermusic skin, but also more rewarding.
Thing is, nobody really likes reading bytecode, I guess.
Try with the UM skin first. I'll gladly try it. +1 for testing volounteers.
MDPI HTC Hero GSM, btw.
Ah, and btw, you might wanna try apk manager.

thats dope good work bro

Really nice brother i hope test it soon now

Nice! can't wait to see this... I've been using the metro skin for the whole time, and had (cubed) before that. It would be great to see a lighter skin

Very nice, will be watching for its completion.

Any release date for this??? im actually kind of tired of the skins they have for this in the market..not a wide variety of choice yet.

Man That's awesome!
Good Job..
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I WANT IT! XD
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solarus2011 said:
Pretty slick looking. A little too iPhonish for my personal taste but it looks really sharp. Like the color scheme too. Excellent work.
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I think it looks "iPhonish" because the tabs are on the bottom. If people want it I will make one with tabs-on-top.
shiromanjushri said:
I don't know hor far you're going with apktool, recompiling and this hacky stuff, but if you're good with this, you might find powerAmp a better app to start with.
Basically it has all or almost all features you need, so it would be a matter of rewireing the actuall app to the new ui you want to implement with a skin.
More complicated than making an ubermusic skin, but also more rewarding.
Thing is, nobody really likes reading bytecode, I guess.
Try with the UM skin first. I'll gladly try it. +1 for testing volounteers.
MDPI HTC Hero GSM, btw.
Ah, and btw, you might wanna try apk manager.
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I had a look at poweramp: it would be really hard to implement this interface. Playerpro has all the elements in it that are needed for this look (minus the letter separator but that's not a biggie). Anyway I finally figured out what was wrong with recompiling. I used apkmanager. That was the problem because it's bundled with a horribly out of date version of apktool, I updated it and now it works. Beta is coming soon so watch this thread
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Any release date for this??? im actually kind of tired of the skins they have for this in the market..not a wide variety of choice yet.
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It will be out in 2-3 weeks at last. It depends on the feedback from the beta that will be announced later this week.

I like it, a good skinned widget, unless it can't be themed, and I'm in anyway
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kevin2516 said:
I like it, a good skinned widget and I'm in
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Widget? Okay I seriously forgot about widget skins Any ideas?

This is very nice, I use Ubermusic and looking forward sporting this skin when it becomes available, keep it up my friend