[MR] RE: heraldry

[EoganOg at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/4/01 6:59:58 PM !!!First Boot!!!, EoganOg writes:


> In a message dated 6/4/01 6:31:19 PM !!!First Boot!!!, admin at scahunt.com 
> writes:
> 
> 
> 
> >> Then, perhaps, the issue might be resolved by changing storage habits,
>> instead of restricting coloring methods.  A properly sealed piece of paper
>> or, better yet, digital storage, would eliminate the fading of the pigment
>> in the ink and thus allow for computer generated submissions.  
> 
> 
> But this would not do anything for the submissions whose colors change in 
> route to Golden Dolphin.  (Yes, it has happened).  
> 
> And, logistically speaking, which is easier?  Revamping the entire storage 
> method for all of Lurel's archives so that it is up to par with museum and 
> library archival standards, or just telling people, "Hey guys, use Crayola 
> markers."
> 
> Yes, preparing your device on your computer, and then printing off color 
> copies is easy.  But really, the amount of coloring to do by hand on the 
> forms to submit to Golden Dolphin is minimal, and if you aren't inclined to 
> want to color your own device in 3 or 4 times, then how likely are you to 
> put that same device on things later, such as banners, mugs, chests, 
> scrolls, tabards, etc?  The whole point of having heraldry is so you can 
> use and display it.
> 
> Before submitting, I usually tell people to draw out their device about 10 
> or 15 times, and if they still are not sick of it, then they should 
> register it. ;-)
> 
> Aye,
> Eogan
> 
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