After a bit of discussion with my significant other, we came to the conclusion that token images without anything going on in the background, like the Highlander above, look a bit odd when put with those that have some background asset or the "full frame" graphics, like the Grim Reaper.

Add a nice warm coloured parchment texture and...

That's a nice color Jon

It looks pretty good!

It's better than the white background.

I would suggest slightly desaturating the texture to make the color of the figure stand out more. In at least the test shown, the figure is fading in too much. But the background does help.

Another approach is to overlay a gradient, top to bottom from white to gray at HSL 50.50.50. Then set the gradient to "color" or "saturation" and reduce the opacity to 50% or less to get a desirable level of desaturation... along with slighter lightness at the top vs standard lightness near the bottom. Once satisfied with the result using a test figure overlay, export the adjusted texture background for use in SE.

Yes a lighter coloured parchment might help!

Ell.

I've adjusted the saturation of the parchment layer, and slightly adjusted the metalwork. It's just about ready to go I think...

Peter (azoic) sent me his version of a template, based on the character card which is rather nice and probably looks a bit more "standard".

I will have to ponder, as I kind of like the double-bars etc of the newer version...

The bottom image would look fab with double lines Jon!

Ell.

The bottom image is very close to one I originally did for standees long ago before going to the motif I previewed earlier. It's nice but has the same problem by which my test groups passed on it -- the graphics are too distracting from the figure as the actual identity for a playing piece.  The template Jon is using is more subtle, if a frame is to be used, and does not pull the eye away from the figure as much.

• The desaturated background looks better and the figure stands out more, especially with frame that blends just slightly with the background.
• At the same time, I'm now wondering about the grayer background used with the double frame.
• I definitely like the scroll for title as variation.
• I think you're getting really close to a finished product, Jon.

How about the grey colour background of Peter's standee integrated with Jon's standee. A marriage made in heaven? lol

Ell.

I really do prefer Peter's greyish background, as it looks more like the background of the actual character cards! I currently use 1.7in (w) x 2.8in (h) to fit in my ffg mini-american sleeves.

Ell.

In fact, Peter's standees actually use the same background as the character cards if I'm not mistaken! I love them to be honest

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(Thank you very much Peter for the cards!)

Regards,

Ell.

The last picture from azoic(peter) is the best choice i think.

Color background is good. I also like the corners of the card.

Indeed, the background for Peter's card is a cut from the left and right panes of a character card melded together and reduced to fit... from what I can see.  I use this approach as well, once.

JCHendee said:

That looks almost perfect Jon. Is the image of the character as it will be or will it be slightly bigger?

Regards,

Ell.

Obviously with the Apprentice Mage, the Book of Spells and the staff she is holding are pretty close to the card border. But is there a small amount of room left to increase her size?!

Ell.