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Originally Posted by unenergizer

Tip: When converting a style from one forum to another, only copy the "widely used" icons. These icons would include (on IPB) category icons, new topic/thread, closed topic/thead, etc. Use all the other vb icons. Remember that IPB and VB have different names for theses icons so you will have to rename the IPB icons to the VB names, or they wont work. I have done many of these types of conversions and the only thing all of them seem to want, is the same table sturcture(look), icons, and the postbit area to match. Get that and you have all you really need to create a great style. Of coarse this is all my opinion and its based on my experiences only.



I think outdated is more appropriate. Shorty want a thug?

Yeah I'll partially agree with you, But it's nice to have all the images created in the IPB Theme. Of course, adding your own touch to the style is a greater factor. Personally, I would opt for a saturated/retro ipb look but that's just me. If you can convey the IPB theme across to the point your members feel it is an ipb theme retaining your own touch to it then you surely will have a winner.

It's all to well saying design the common icons, but a project such as this in my opinion of course warrants everything (graphically) to be changed. I understand though, there's a different between a styler who can create simple gradients and a designer who can or can't design (from scratch) the more complex images.

And your correct, outdated is more appropriate. Nice to see your english has improved with age.