I Need Someone To Clear The White For Me; None of My Software Can Do It

[The_Exiled_One]

As the title implies, I need someone to get rid of the white spots in the background of the icons, which are everywhere; I used MS Paint to edit in 32 new icons to the usual set I use. The reason that I can do this myself is that I simply get; MS Paint is too stupid to be able to clear backgrounds and make them transparent, Pixlr Editor can't seem to handle the size of the file, and the same is with Gale Graphics. The only way that I was able to fit this file into the forums was by clearing out icons that I knew that I was never going to use. Thanks to anyone who can help me. The icon set is down below.

 

[Engr. Adiktuzmiko]

Get Paint.net..


PS: I cannot get the original sized iconsheet, it shows on me as the smaller thumbnail version. Could you just upload the original file somewhere then link it here?

 

[Heretic86]

Gimp can also do it as Paint (not Paint.net) doesnt do anything for transparencies.  It was designed around bitmaps, not png files.  Gimp is also free btw.

The file itself that is uploaded, Im only getting a thumbnail of it, and seeminly not the actual file.  Is that something I am doing wrong?

 

[somenick]

If you use RPG Maker VX Ace, and you "Import" some graphics into any of your folders (say, Parallax), it will ask you to decide which should be the transparent color. Then it saves a .PNG with transparency in that folder.

 

[Lunarea]

Please note that the massive iconset you've linked contains ripped material -- which is a big NO on the forums. Do not post a full version of it.

 

[The_Exiled_One]

Sorry about the ripped icons, I just found it on the internet and decided to use it because of the massive icon selection. 

 

[Engr. Adiktuzmiko]

That's actually why I wanted to see it because I want to make sure if it was that iconset. I guess I should say sorry for asking for the full size.

 

[Avery]

As an icon artist it hurts me every time when I see one of those nasty things.

No artist would ever offer such an huge amount of icons without even asking for credits! Rips and stolen stuff of various awesome artits who would never ever deserve such a treatment of their stuff!

You should check Granny's Icon List and make your own Set with only the things you really need - and be careful with the credits, for Japenese Blogs there is Slim's awesome thread.

There is even a Tool helping you with that Tools -> Iconset Editor.

Argh. I wish I could kill this aweful thing.

 

[Dark_Metamorphosis]

Please note that the massive iconset you've linked contains ripped material -- which is a big NO on the forums. Do not post a full version of it.

I'm using that iconset for my game too. Which.of the Icons.are ripped?

 

[Dark_Metamorphosis]

As an icon artist it hurts me every time when I see one of those nasty things.

No artist would ever offer such an huge amount of icons without even asking for credits! Rips and stolen stuff of various awesome artits who would never ever deserve such a treatment of their stuff!

You should check Granny's Icon List and make your own Set with only the things you really need - and be careful with the credits, for Japenese Blogs there is Slim's awesome thread.

There is even a Tool helping you with that Tools -> Iconset Editor.

Argh. I wish I could kill this aweful thing.

The iconset comes with several people.to credit though, at least the one I downloaded.

 

[Shaz]

Dark_Metamorphosis, please avoid double posting, as it is against the forum rules. You can review our forum rules here. Thank you.


You can use the MultiQuote button to reply to, and quote, several people at once.


Credit or not, ripped material is ripped material - some from commercial games. And if they're willing to breach copyright, how can you assume that they've provided ALL credit?


I've moved this thread to Moving to Resource Requests, though I suspect it should really just be locked.. Please be sure to post your threads in the correct forum next time. Thank you.

 

[Engr. Adiktuzmiko]

If that is the same as the iconset, then it has at the very least almost all weapon icons from ragnarok online. and AFAIK, most of the other icons are ripped too.

 

[hiromu656]

there's a ton of fire emblem icons on it, that's for sure.

 

[Dark_Metamorphosis]

Dark_Metamorphosis, please avoid double posting, as it is against the forum rules. You can review our forum rules here. Thank you.

You can use the MultiQuote button to reply to, and quote, several people at once.

Credit or not, ripped material is ripped material - some from commercial games. And if they're willing to breach copyright, how can you assume that they've provided ALL credit?

I've moved this thread to Moving to Resource Requests, though I suspect it should really just be locked.. Please be sure to post your threads in the correct forum next time. Thank you.

Apologize, had a small brainlock there for a second I think, my bad.

I never said it wasn't ripped, I even asked what games that it was ripped from (could have been icons that are allowed to be used in all commercial rpg maker games right?) And if the credits are there I can't see why it would be a problem as long as you are asking to use it? As to not making sure that all credits have been given, that could apply to anything prg maker related or anything in general so assuming that is never a green card no.  

I'm against ripped stuff as well, don't get me wrong I just wasn't sure what games the icons were taken from (I havn't played ragnarök online or whatever so I don't know.) Now that I do now though I will try and make sure to switch out my iconset to something that doesn't have these kind of ripped icons. Glad I found this post. 

 

[Andar]

Ripping resources is ALWAYS illegal, no matter if commercial or non-commercial, no matter if credit is given or not.


If an artist is willing to give away some of his/her work, then those pictures are usually made available on the artist's website (which means you can get them without ripping) and given specific terms-of-use. And those terms usually contain a "do-not-repost" clause, which means that any combination of resources posted elsewhere is also automatically illegal, even if some of those resources might be allowed to be used if gotten from the original website.

 

[Dark_Metamorphosis]

Ripping resources is ALWAYS illegal, no matter if commercial or non-commercial, no matter if credit is given or not.

If an artist is willing to give away some of his/her work, then those pictures are usually made available on the artist's website (which means you can get them without ripping) and given specific terms-of-use. And those terms usually contain a "do-not-repost" clause, which means that any combination of resources posted elsewhere is also automatically illegal, even if some of those resources might be allowed to be used if gotten from the original website.

True. But then again I found this iconset on some form of art forum included with a terms of use and which people to credit. There is no chance you can tell if what you are using is illegaly uploaded in a case like that, in the same way you are googling an image and using it as your avatar. Finding the source of something copyrighted can prove impossible (especially if you dont search for the proper sources for every litte file you download). For all we know there could be people on this site uploading copyrighted material, and no one would know about it without known sources. Just like several games were recently stolen from some people of this community from a guy that uploaded their game on various sites. I wouldn't put the ILLEGAL stamp on the people that download these kind of material without knowledge, It's the uploader of the materials that is doing something illegal. If that's not true, then we are all criminals.

 

[Kes]

@Dark_Metamorphosis

I think you are confusing "illegal" with "culpable".  One can do many things which are illegal out of ignorance, and (at least in the UK) it is held that ignorance is no defense.  You have still acted illegally.  Your penalty may well be reduced if you had acted unwittingly, but your ignorance does not change your action from illegal to legal.

And you are right, it is very easy to do.  That is why people on this forum keep on stressing that you have to check your sources; have to be ultra cautious about stuff you just download off the internet instead of from a reputable site like this one; err on the side of caution.  

Having said that, that particular icon set is notorious.  It has surfaced in lots of threads over a considerable time.  Now that you know just how problematic it is, my advice is - ditch it.

 

[Andar]

I wasn't using the "illegal" stamp as an accusation - I meant it as a fact. If you're using ripped resources, the original artist can require you to delete your game from the internet no matter if you knew that they were illegal or not. And if you don't comply fast (or if you were using them commercially) that will only result in being sued for damages in addition to be required to take them down.


And that is the center of why you should always make sure that you know the origins of any resource - otherwise you're risking to have to delete your entire hard work making that game.


As to the point that some people pretend to be able to give TOS for ripped resources - any collection that gives credit to multiple artists should link to those artists pages for you to check each single TOS, otherwise it's pretty sure that this source is not a valid one.


And that goes in all directions. People who don't know that they were purchasing or downloading illegal materials don't have to fear damages if they simply delete the illegal content, but they are required to delete it - and if they paid for it they can only require the pirate to give them their money back.

 

[The_Exiled_One]

As an icon artist it hurts me every time when I see one of those nasty things.

No artist would ever offer such an huge amount of icons without even asking for credits! Rips and stolen stuff of various awesome artits who would never ever deserve such a treatment of their stuff!

You should check Granny's Icon List and make your own Set with only the things you really need - and be careful with the credits, for Japenese Blogs there is Slim's awesome thread.

There is even a Tool helping you with that Tools -> Iconset Editor.

Argh. I wish I could kill this aweful thing.

Thanks, I'll try to check those out. Sorry for any trouble that I've caused; I've never even seen a lot of those icons before, except for the Pokemon ones, which I promptly erased. 

 

[Sharm]

Well, this thread has finished it's purpose I think. Thanks for keeping it civil, everyone. I'm going to lock it so it doesn't become a place for drama.