So, the random coat of arms generator is impressive as a concept. It successfully creates hundreds of somewhat plausible coats of arms in a game. But boy, does it sometimes make an ugly.
I thought it might be fun to start a thread dedicated to critiquing some of the less tasteful creations you've seen in your games. This isn't a challenge to make your own ugly coat. It's to call out the most ugtastic outputs from the random generator. Bonus points if it's a major dynasty in your game.
I'd like to start with two.
First, let me present the crest of the a Muirebe clan. The Muirebe in my game are kings of Scotland, Norway, and Dukes of most of northern England. They are found all over Europe in great positions. A powerhouse. And this is what they sport on their crests.
Are you kidding me guys? Pastel purple and beige, really? You dominate northern Europe and your coat of arms is a Bill Cosby sweater from the late 1980s? It's a pattern that would go well on a mom's workout leggins or a pair of Hammer pants. And whats with those eagles slapped everywhere. One eagle -- tasteful maybe. But two on top of each other in a column? What is that? Somebody in Scotland needs a lesson on graphic design. It looks like a 12 year old got hold of your shield with a bottle of paste and bag of clip art.
Second, let me present the crest of House Tarchaneitoes. You may not have heard of them. In my game, they have ruled the Eastern Roman Empire for centuries. They are the House of Emperors and family members own half of the Empire directly. And the Empire has done well, expanding south into Arabia.
Really? You're the emperor and that's what you put on your flags and shields? What is that? Frog colors? Green and puke yellow? And what's with that wavy thing? Is that supposed to represent a pool of bile, with phlem over it? Is it a swamp emblem? And for all that's holy, what's with the little Milan snakes? First, that's so unique you clearly stole it from Milan. You're not kidding anybody. Second, what's with stacking them on top of eachother like that. Less is more guys. One looks cool. Two looks like you're trying to overdo it, especially when they're each so small. And again, why the one on top the other thing? Who does that? It also doesn't help that they're on a field of nasty either.
Okay, now its your turn.
I thought it might be fun to start a thread dedicated to critiquing some of the less tasteful creations you've seen in your games. This isn't a challenge to make your own ugly coat. It's to call out the most ugtastic outputs from the random generator. Bonus points if it's a major dynasty in your game.
I'd like to start with two.
First, let me present the crest of the a Muirebe clan. The Muirebe in my game are kings of Scotland, Norway, and Dukes of most of northern England. They are found all over Europe in great positions. A powerhouse. And this is what they sport on their crests.
Are you kidding me guys? Pastel purple and beige, really? You dominate northern Europe and your coat of arms is a Bill Cosby sweater from the late 1980s? It's a pattern that would go well on a mom's workout leggins or a pair of Hammer pants. And whats with those eagles slapped everywhere. One eagle -- tasteful maybe. But two on top of each other in a column? What is that? Somebody in Scotland needs a lesson on graphic design. It looks like a 12 year old got hold of your shield with a bottle of paste and bag of clip art.
Second, let me present the crest of House Tarchaneitoes. You may not have heard of them. In my game, they have ruled the Eastern Roman Empire for centuries. They are the House of Emperors and family members own half of the Empire directly. And the Empire has done well, expanding south into Arabia.
Really? You're the emperor and that's what you put on your flags and shields? What is that? Frog colors? Green and puke yellow? And what's with that wavy thing? Is that supposed to represent a pool of bile, with phlem over it? Is it a swamp emblem? And for all that's holy, what's with the little Milan snakes? First, that's so unique you clearly stole it from Milan. You're not kidding anybody. Second, what's with stacking them on top of eachother like that. Less is more guys. One looks cool. Two looks like you're trying to overdo it, especially when they're each so small. And again, why the one on top the other thing? Who does that? It also doesn't help that they're on a field of nasty either.
Okay, now its your turn.
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