"Universe Metal" - Any Chance For An Update?

Pleeeeeeease?

Back when, this skin caused severe addiction for a significant fraction of the skinning community,

I was wondering is Stardock has plans for renewing and updating "Universe Metal" for Vista and Windows 7?

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Amen Amen Amen!!!!! ^_^

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this was hands down IMO the single best skin to ever grace the planet. Nobody's even come close to this quality. Wouldn't it be grand if it were updated.

However, if memory serves this was not a Stardock skin. It was made by Pixstudio I think. Don't recall the cast and crew to the letter.

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It was made by Pixstudio I think.
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Yep; but still k1 for update.

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While I loved this skin back in the day too, in fact, the only skin I ever bought,

 

Nobody's even come close to this quality.
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Can't agree with that at all.

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However, if memory serves this was not a Stardock skin. It was made by Pixstudio I think. Don't recall the cast and crew to the letter.
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It was purchased by Stardock and sold as a premium suite...hence my request was directed to Stardock.

https://www.stardock.com/products/themes/universemetal/ 

Although it still exists as a Hoverdesk theme on dA.

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I know Alexandrie, and I believe she stated that "U.M." belongs to SD now....

I sent her an email and I'll let you know, Tom....

btw... Treetog and Alexandrie were Pixtudio.

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Can't agree with that at all.
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of course you wouldn't, but I'm sorry, you don't hold a candle to Pixstudio and the gang.

Reply #9 Top

Well, you know what they say opinions..

  anyway, not going to open up a can of worms. To each their own.:sun:

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We all like U.M. to one degree or another.

That isn't the issue in my OP.

All it's about is a request is that Treetog consider doing a Vista/W7 update.

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As much as I "love" UniverseMetal I have to agree with vStyler on this. Since that skin came out there have been many skins just as good that have been created!  :thumbsup:

And with all due respect and all past bullshit aside...like it or not...John has created some pretty awesome skins! And no...he didn't pay to say that! ;)

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Being a virtual noob here, I must point out the Mormegil apparently had something to do with it. I have no idea if he was/is part of it, or the creator......

 

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Quoting WebGizmos, reply 11
As much as I "love" UniverseMetal I have to agree with vStyler on this. Since that skin came out there have been many skins just as good that have been created! 

And with all due respect and all past bullshit aside...like it or not...John has created some pretty awesome skins! And no...he didn't pay to say that!
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Agreed.

BUT: The OP only is about a request for an update.

I'm not asking/telling anyone to agree/disagree or whatever.  John makes great skins. I'm using Svelte right now as well as your docks, WG. That's not the issue, so everyone please drop it!

I would like a skin/suite update. If you'd like to see it also, please join. If not, don't. Just don't turn the thread into a pointless argument about taste.

The thread was positive and I want it to stay that way.

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Then again, Mormegil may have just done the screeny...see...I'm a noob.

 

I'd love an update too!

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Quoting DrJBHL, reply 13



Quoting WebGizmos,
reply 11
As much as I "love" UniverseMetal I have to agree with vStyler on this. Since that skin came out there have been many skins just as good that have been created! 

And with all due respect and all past bullshit aside...like it or not...John has created some pretty awesome skins! And no...he didn't pay to say that!



Agreed.

BUT: The OP only is about a request for an update.

I'm not asking/telling anyone to agree/disagree or whatever.  John makes great skins. I'm using Svelte right now as well as your docks, WG. That's not the issue, so everyone please drop it!

I would like a skin/suite update. If you'd like to see it also, please join. If not, don't. Just don't turn the thread into a pointless argument about taste.

The thread was positive and I want it to stay that way.
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You tell 'em Ducky!!! 

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Then again, Mormegil may have just done the screeny
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He made the icons for the theme.

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you don't hold a candle to Pixstudio and the gang
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Amen.

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Can't agree with that at all.
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of course you wouldn't, but I'm sorry, you don't hold a candle to Pixstudio and the gang.
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  always so quick to jump to the negative...you assume v is talking exclusively about his own skins...uncalled for reply really..

 

Nobody's even come close to this quality.
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strange comment...considering some of the amazing skins done in years since....from a variety of masters... dani, IR, MikeB..etc

while I'm sure we all have our sentimental favourites that were the bee's knees in their day...if design and technique and imagination hadn't progressed....well...

Reply #20 Top

youre right...and im sorry if i've offended anyone lately (namely V and Philly). Love you all. Peas.

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its all good in my book.. and besides... like i said.. I liked the skin back in 'the day' too.

 

 

v...hands out daisy's  :sun:

 

 

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You tell 'em Ducky!!!
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XD :P Tell me what?

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Soon!? :grin: WIP

 

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I am all for an update, too, as for updates of many other skins from the past, think MikeB for example.

Want to stay out of any gangwars here, so I won't comment on certain things...

Reply #25 Top

Now that WinStep Theme is just yummie, WG! Keep goin'!!!! :thumbsup: :)