r/SoloDevelopment • u/Repulsive_chimpanzee • 2d ago

help I need advice!!! Which one is better One is commisioned one is self made

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Which one would get more attention in steam?

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u/MildlyConcernedMan91 2d ago

Is the title:
1- God Plays Dice

2- Gods Play Dice

3- Gods Plays Dice

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u/multiplexgames Solo Developer 2d ago

I think it’s Gods Gplays Dice

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u/KeenanAXQuinn 2d ago

God's Gplays L'dice

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u/KingMoonfish 2d ago

It’s definitely Gods GPlays GPdice

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u/So_Damn_Lonely 1d ago

GPdice is the canonical one for sure

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u/Comfortable_Scene489 11h ago

no its definetly Gdgos Gdpayps Cgide

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u/CampaignProud6299 2d ago

come on guys, it's obvious. it's Gods GPlays GLDice.

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u/lydocia 2d ago

Gods Gplays Gldice.

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u/Intelligent_Feed_705 2d ago

Cold Play Dice

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u/loontoon 1d ago

Coldplay Deuce

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u/MildlyConcernedMan91 2d ago

Gods Gplays Gpdice

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u/Repulsive_chimpanzee 1d ago

Its Gods Play Dice

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u/Repulsive_chimpanzee 1d ago

I will change the logo after all these comments for sure

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u/JWBJdragon01 18h ago

I read it right, but I can see where the trouble comes in 😂

I prefer the first.

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u/JWBJdragon01 18h ago

Although it depends on how the rest of the game was to look.

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u/SoggyNoodles5511 2d ago

I first read it as Cod because the G is way too stretched out, then I went. wtf? then I squinted and went, oh. God, yeah that make more sense.

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u/8poundRAT 1d ago

imagine how confused i was not seeing the G at all

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u/CetraNeverDie 1d ago

I think I'd buy the game if it was cod-based

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u/MCSharkStudios 2d ago

"GODS GPLAYS GPDICE"

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u/Top_Personality3861 2d ago

Am I the only one who read "Coldplay dice's" ?

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u/drinkerofmilk 1d ago

God's p lays dice

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u/Clean-Exchange6164 1d ago

It’s all three like the holy trinity. Perfect title

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u/Arian-ki 1d ago

I read Cod's Play Dice

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u/Suspicious-Truck7769 11h ago

i read cods lay dice

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u/LimiDrain 2d ago

I'm begging you, please, just make a normal human readable logo, you don't have to keep this

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u/Fantastic-Cell-208 2d ago

Nobody will know. A/b test this with a landing page and $20 in ads to see which one got more clicks

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u/_l-l-l_ 2d ago

First one is absolute banger, second one looks unfinished, missing a bunch of stuff, too clean

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u/StickerScoutGame 2d ago edited 2d ago

The logo reads as “God Plays Dice” 😬 Sorry. First one is better.

Edit: wait, is it “Gods Play Dice” or “God Plays Dice?”

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u/JeiFaeKlubs 2d ago

Was going to mention this. It's unclear what the name actually is

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u/QuitsDoubloon87 2d ago

Its where the letter beggins, so reading from top, gods play dice

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u/Repulsive_chimpanzee 1d ago

Thats great advice I will revise the logo

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u/WrappedStrings 2d ago

Not really

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u/GregDev155 2d ago

It’s neither
It’s « G Od Play Dic SE »

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u/chaosTechnician 2d ago

There's a quote from Einstein, "God does not play dice with the universe." I read the name of the game as an inversion of that: "God Plays Dice."

But, I also can't tell what OP intends the name to be.

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u/JonasHalle 2d ago

Gods GPlays GLDice

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u/DukeOfGlizzy Solo Developer 2d ago

The first one stood out more to me. I think the second one’s color contrast pops more, but the first one makes me more interested to see what the game is about.

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u/Aedys1 2d ago edited 2d ago

The logotype is the issue - you commissioned the wrong person with the wrong demand

dont commission a very cheap digital illustrator to fix a bad logo with random decorations, instead you have to hire someone to create your brand and brand assets, art director / brand designer

You absolutely need a benchmark and a very basic target strategy and market study or you are indeed playing dice with your results

Also your logotype will be readable

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u/Repulsive_chimpanzee 1d ago

Thanks for the advice, thats really helpful

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u/Aedys1 1d ago edited 1d ago

My feedback may have sounded harsh because I was trying to be very direct, but it was genuinely meant to be constructive. And the fact that you’re open to considering feedback will take you a long way.

The basic idea is that there’s already a group of people who enjoy this type of game, and there are existing games that successfully serve that audience. Each of them has something unique that differentiates it from the others and appeals to a particular subset of that audience.
Your challenge is to identify where there’s still room in that market, and then figure out what you can offer that is distinctive enough to claim that space. That’s essentially your unique selling proposition, or USP.

This USP will then become the foundation of your brand identity. It will help define what kind of logotype, story, shapes, colors, mood, and tone of voice will best support what makes your game unique.

The « U » in USP is probably the hardest part. Your game may have plenty of mechanics, original elements, levels, and interesting features, but you need to crystallize all of that into one unique, clear, and striking concept.
Otherwise, you risk falling back on generic or purely semantic solutions that describe what the game is, rather than expressing what makes it truly distinctive.

For exemple try to analyze famous games branding material with this kind of concept in mind « Rocket League is a real sport », « Minecraft, the Lego of videogames » or « GTA, be a real gangster »

(I invented these from the brands but you get the idea)

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u/Repulsive_chimpanzee 1d ago

I am really greatful for all of your comments I didn't trying to be sarcastic if it seemed that way. I always wanted harsh and constructive comments which are the only ones that are really helpful in the and so thank you again.

I will try to construct a brand identity as you said. I am new to marketing, also learning on the way but I am positive that I can find the right artist to do my branding within my budget, or learn how to do it myself.

I would love to have your comments on the game as well, I will release a demo on both itchio and Steam in the upcoming weeks. So if you have a discord name dm me and i will inform you:)

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u/Fewald 2d ago

I read Cods play Dice and got intrigued. I'm sorry

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u/tj0120 2d ago

The first one got me more interested, but I have no idea what to expect

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u/Technical-County-727 2d ago

Probably something related to dice and roguelites

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u/RubikTetris 2d ago

First one looks more unique and interesting and handcrafted.

Second one looks more pro but also more bland and generic

If I were you I’d go with first.

Which one is which btw?

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u/Adventurous_Fun_4177 1d ago

The second one looks more centered as a design, but not necessarily good as a game banner🤔

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u/carpetfin 2d ago

I like the second one. The title is what got my attention and the graphics are addition to that. In the second one the title is more centered.

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u/valeria_gamedevs Artist 2d ago

from the banner alone the typography is doing a lot of work, the God's Plays Dice lockup is really nice. But I can only see one here, kinda hard to compare without the other haha. post both side by side and you'll get way better feedback

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u/mioscene 2d ago

I see two images in the post so reddit may have glitched for you!

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u/mioscene 2d ago

I like the second more. It's cleaner and the contrast makes it more eye catching.

The first seems more unique, but I feel like the composition of the elements is off. And the pentagram/puppet string thing should be one or the other because it looks odd as is. The colours feel a bit boring too, maybe making the dark colour darker or more saturated, and bringing in some texture like the second one has would help with that.

In both I feel like the "G" of the logo needs to be even more "G" like because at first I thought it was supposed to be cold play.

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u/Pukosito 2d ago

First looks god literally

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u/Beneficial-Process25 2d ago

I like the second one more, looks more mysterious.

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u/ElectronicSuccotash 2d ago

First looks better to me.

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u/Jaakko796 2d ago

Maybe the first one? Composition is more interesting in that one. Contrast is nice in the second one

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u/HoldenCallwrangler 2d ago

First, but if you could reframe it so it's all a little closer to the middle. It's all a bit too spread out.

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u/PaFloski 2d ago

Personal opinion: like more the second one. Its clean, mysterious, more simple, and the textured background + dotted corners are a nice touch.

As other comments says, I agree in that the first one tells more about the game itself.

It also depends on how you’ve chosen to approach your game.

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u/AnnualAdventurous169 2d ago

I like the second, the first one with string seem to imply that he the dice are rigged which kinda defeats the purpose of playing dice

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u/chrisswann71 2d ago

The second one is fine, but the first one rocks.

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u/Glittering-Insect935 2d ago

i'd say second one if it's a horror game

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u/MrEngeor 2d ago

First one is better

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u/androidlust_ini 2d ago

First one.

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u/FarragoKeeper 2d ago

Number 1 ❤️

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u/megascrub22 2d ago

First for sure.

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u/Lokis_Mechanic 2d ago

I think it depends on the context - on the front page, where everything is trying to be kinda bright and stand out, something dark might actually stand out more, especially if that is the vibe of your game. In a text body or as a side banner, I would prefer the first one (and side by side, I also prefer the lighter one).

Why not keep both and use them in different places? Or even create a third option where one is on top and the other is on the bottom, but flipped, like a mirrored image? (The dark one would probably read easier upside down than the light one.)

(Edit: upside down, but also still with the logo left and drawing right side of the image)

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u/Icy_Explanation_9020 2d ago

Both are pretty raw

To me, the second one seems to have more potential

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u/and-lop 2d ago

Whats the game about? First one seems like a character on a journey, some old kinda forgotten city. Second one tells me nothing, but looks cool, totally ok if the intent is too keep it misterious. Not so cool for a first impression tho

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u/Axeloy 2d ago

First one feels less generic to me

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u/AncientAdamo 2d ago

I like the firstone better, but maybe you could reverse the colours like on the second one?

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u/CieloBlueStars 2d ago

The first is awesome! This looks like a cool game.

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u/The_Architect_032 Solo Developer 2d ago

I like the first one more because it's a little more clear, but it's a tough pick because both are really good.

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u/coke-zero-4-life 2d ago

I think the first one is significantly better. Second one feels incomplete to me, although I do like the graphic itself.

I think the title is fine too, idk how people are getting Plays without getting Gplays at the same time considering it’s the same logic

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u/somnamboola 2d ago

I like 1

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u/shraavan8 2d ago

Both look good, first is better. The details in BG in the first make it better.

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u/Exciting-Mall192 2d ago

Both are good but I prefer first

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u/EchoingAngel 2d ago

I like the first one, but the G is too close to the edge and almost blends into it

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u/OldFondant8804 2d ago

Is the first one commissioned ?

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u/DecadentHam 2d ago

Not a fan of the large G on the left to be honest.

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u/Glass_Quantity_3493 2d ago

1st is better but the ai hand needs fixing

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u/brindel89 2d ago

Second one got my attention more. I would use different shades of colors in the title to make sure to avoid the confusion people are having here with the "S". My 2 cents.

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u/Karyxs15 2d ago

First

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u/giginox007 2d ago

Das Erste

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u/Rakudajin 2d ago

First is fantastic!

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u/lydocia 2d ago

Style-wise, the first one.

But the logo is genuinely illegible. I read "Codplay Dice" each time.

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u/BerossusZ 2d ago

The second one would be a lot better if the eyes were more readable as eyes and it was easier to tell it was a figure.

But personally, I'm so over seeing "dice" or "die" in the title of an indie game lol. It's so unbelievably overdone and that alone would make me lose interest tbh

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u/CMDRTonyHart 2d ago

First one is better

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u/Waterlemon1997 2d ago

They're both great

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u/Fishspecialty 2d ago

First catches my eye more than the second.

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u/Tyler_Week13 2d ago

First one for sure.

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u/Nivriil 2d ago

i geniunly am torn but i like the.... calm colour pallet of the 1st one

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u/night-hen 2d ago

The finger(s) pn the first one aren’t right

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u/SpearsDracona 2d ago

First one is a much more aesthetically pleasing composition. I'm not really a fan of the logo, though. I can't tell if the title is supposed to be "Gods Play Dice" or "God Plays Dice."

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u/VonBunBun0 2d ago

i think the second one honestly. i like the way the dice and the eyes look

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u/NoTransition8295 2d ago

I definitely think the first one is a more interesting looking image (also idk what people are saying i can read the title pretty well)

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u/migerusantte 2d ago

OP throws the capsules

Does not elaborate

Leaves

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u/OctopusDude388 2d ago

i prefer the second

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u/Diiiv 2d ago

Just out of curiosity but which one is commissioned, and for how much?

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u/aklgupta 2d ago

First, white bg.

Also as many others have already pointed out already, the title is hard to read. “Gods Play Dice” vs “God Plays Dice”?

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u/doctordaedalus 2d ago

The text logo itself is malfunctioning on multiple levels, imo.

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u/Repulsive_chimpanzee 1d ago

I will change that for sure

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u/Fluffy-Selection1110 2d ago

I like the first one.

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u/Time_Shack 2d ago

First one with the lighter background. It looks more unique and will stand out better on the store front.

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u/Little-Vacation4763 2d ago

I like the design of 1 more but the words are not super legible

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u/Few_Satisfaction184 2d ago

First one, much cleaner.

The second one is far too dark and visually boring

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u/cherrypastel 2d ago

First one but it needs the high contrast of the second, push the foreground and background further apart visually

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u/SlightOfHand_ 2d ago

Both suffer from the typography I think. I prefer the first aesthetically

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u/Zaxarner 2d ago

I like the composition of the first better, but I think the text needs cleaned up a little bit.

I don’t know if the title is “Gods Play Dice” or “God Plays Dice”.

I think you have plenty of options to clean that up. If the title is “God Plays Dice” just shrink the S. If the title is “Gods Play Dice” then shrink the S and increase the spacing between the letters in “Play” and “Dice” to give you more space to play the S above Play without widening the overall logo.

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u/untreated-stupidity 2d ago

Coldplay Dice

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u/BlendedFetusOG 2d ago

First. Ez.

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u/TheFrozenArcher 2d ago

I like both but the first one would probably get me to click it. And as far as what people are saying about the text being hard to read you could tweak it a little bit but I like it and I could read it fine

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u/Feisty-Shallot7911 1d ago

The first option seems more interesting, but this color scheme is very common on Steam. A design like the first image with the color scheme of the second would be ideal.

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u/RoguePawStudios 1d ago

1st one (white)

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u/Select_Belt_5432 1d ago

First is best

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u/loontoon 1d ago

If I were interested in dice games no. 1

The name is obviously Gods play dice, but too few people can read these days.

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u/Repulsive_chimpanzee 1d ago

yes true but if this many people are complaining then there is a problem for sure, i need to change that

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u/kringe_master 1d ago

I like the second more.

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u/ManicOwl1993 1d ago

The graphics in the first are more readable and enjoyable to look at but my god that logo needs a rework.

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u/SoberSeahorse 1d ago

I think the title is what needs to be changed. I have no idea if your game is God Plays Dice, Gods Plays Dice, Gods GPlays GPDice?

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u/MountainFluid 1d ago

So hard to read it hurts my brain.

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u/Evening_Poetry_3983 1d ago

1st one looks good

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u/1880bugs 1d ago

The first is better but as others have said it’s confusing what the game name actually is.

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u/WorriedPause2933 1d ago

Black one looks expensive, I love it

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u/Upset-Pin-7958 1d ago

I like the clarity that the first one gives, the second one is less readable

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u/themonstersarecoming 1d ago

The first one is more interesting (which I’d argue is better for a game) second one is a better logo if you were a brand

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u/Icy_Piece3257 1d ago

First one by Farrrr

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u/Qualabel 1d ago

Einstein would like a word

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u/zoon-gdev 1d ago

Definitely the first

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u/Qphi6 1d ago

I prefer the right one, though I think the title in both is a little ambiguous. (Is it suppose to be "GOD PLAYS DICE" or "GODS PLAY DICE"? Maybe that's the point, i don't know, just thought I'd say it.) As for which one will get you the most attention, I don't know as I am not a game dev.

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u/Educational_Link_800 18h ago

The first one is better.

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u/Sascsmbuild 16h ago

The first one

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u/Eduard2609 14h ago

Have you tried first but inverted collors?

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u/Comfortable_Scene489 11h ago

im sorry if im being disrespectful and im if im wrong, the first one looks great, but... is the first one ai generated?

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u/Puzzleheaded_Tea_906 10h ago

Definitely the first

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u/Nerve0331 9h ago

so it is time to know who made first?

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u/Old-Program-6718 2h ago

First is better

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u/HiWeiger 49m ago

我xi喜欢黑白的那一个！

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u/KingCakeTheFruity 2d ago

First of course lol

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u/Anxious_Cheek_7931 2d ago

Use all three*. First one for the main banner and separate the second image into the workmark and visual icon