neo_prankster Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Bump. The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomba Tomba Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 For the Stars, wonder how it would look if they wore yellow on the road (red pants to avoid mono yellow) For the Generals, they seem too plain, how about the five star symbol on the shoulders like you see on real army generals? And maybe more use of the gold (striping, trim, however you interpret it) If you read on the card you'll be cheating on your heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qckgnc Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 I like what you did with the Gens, I also appreciate the name change to Washington Sentinels. Will you be diving into some of the failed expansion attempts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 5 hours ago, qckgnc said: I like what you did with the Gens, I also appreciate the name change to Washington Sentinels. Will you be diving into some of the failed expansion attempts? I don't know about any failed expansion attempts. However... There will be expansion in '84, but there will only be four teams added instead of six, sticking to what David Dixon originally wanted. The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qckgnc Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 18 hours ago, neo_prankster said: I don't know about any failed expansion attempts. However... There will be expansion in '84, but there will only be four teams added instead of six, sticking to what David Dixon originally wanted. I know Charlotte had a bid that was being put together by then-Hornets owner George Shinn and another individual. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-02-01-sp-5994-story.html I know some other teams were supposed to merge personnel going into 86 but idk of any other bids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 3 hours ago, qckgnc said: I know Charlotte had a bid that was being put together by then-Hornets owner George Shinn and another individual. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-02-01-sp-5994-story.html I know some other teams were supposed to merge personnel going into 86 but idk of any other bids. I'll keep Charlotte in mind. But I also have Columbus as a possibility too. The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 And now, here are some temporary sigs for the expansion franchises that will take the field in 1984. Charlotte, owned by Felix Sabates. Memphis, owned by Fred W. Smith Jacksonville, owned by Fred Bullard San Antonio, owned by Red McCombs C&C Welcome. The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qckgnc Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 I'm obviously going to be looking forward to Charlotte the most, will you be reshuffling the divisions now? Or does each team slide into a preexisting division? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 1 hour ago, qckgnc said: I'm obviously going to be looking forward to Charlotte the most, will you be reshuffling the divisions now? Or does each team slide into a preexisting division? Here's how the divisions will look in '84 Atlantic Charlotte New Jersey Generals Philadelphia Stars Washington Sentinels Southeast Birmingham Maulers Jacksonville Memphis Tampa Bay Bandits Central Chicago Fire Denver Gold Michigan Panthers San Antonio Pacific Arizona Wranglers Los Angeles Action Oakland Condors Portland Breakers (Formerly Boston) The tricky part is trying to create a brand for Charlotte that won't spoil the introduction of the NBA Hornets. The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 At last, the 1984 expansion teams can finally be unveiled. First, the San Antonio Texans: C&C Welcome. The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qckgnc Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 I was going to ask about/suggest identities of former teams so I'm glad you went that route. Memphis, the Showboat name has always been my favorite but the Hounds and Southmen were cool identities. Jacksonville, the Sharks (WFL+Arena) easily the best former pro team imo. The Bulls nickname always felt out of place to me. San Antonio was always tough for me because I've never hated a San Antonio brand (the Gunslinger logo is rough but the name was awesome, Commanders in double red was clean, Calvary Blue and Brown was...different) the Gold and Brown of the Texans just seems right. Charlotte is odd, only teams I know of are the WFL Hornets, and a few obscure minor league teams like the Charlotte Clippers. The original plan was to build a stadium at the Speedway though, that might help with influencing their identity. Assuming you havent decided on one yet. As you can see, I'm enjoying this series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 On 11/11/2020 at 10:51 AM, qckgnc said: I was going to ask about/suggest identities of former teams so I'm glad you went that route. Memphis, the Showboat name has always been my favorite but the Hounds and Southmen were cool identities. Jacksonville, the Sharks (WFL+Arena) easily the best former pro team imo. The Bulls nickname always felt out of place to me. San Antonio was always tough for me because I've never hated a San Antonio brand (the Gunslinger logo is rough but the name was awesome, Commanders in double red was clean, Calvary Blue and Brown was...different) the Gold and Brown of the Texans just seems right. Charlotte is odd, only teams I know of are the WFL Hornets, and a few obscure minor league teams like the Charlotte Clippers. The original plan was to build a stadium at the Speedway though, that might help with influencing their identity. Assuming you havent decided on one yet. As you can see, I'm enjoying this series. I actually haven't found an identity for Charlotte yet. The tricky part is how the Hornet name was used by teams in other sports prior to the NBA Hornets coming into existence, but I plan to have the Hornets still be a thing in this universe. The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 Here is a prototype logo for the Jacksonville Sharks. C&C Welcome. The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomba Tomba Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 How would it look in a shade closer to teal? I'm also thinking of flipping and rotating it to form a J but it probably won't look right. If you read on the card you'll be cheating on your heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 Here is a cleaned up and repurposed version of the WFL Sharks logo, but in a few color variants. The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindsay Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 10 hours ago, neo_prankster said: Here is a cleaned up and repurposed version of the WFL Sharks logo, but in a few color variants. 3 and 4 I like , but that boy needs to bare his teeth. He looks bored, even sad that he’s the logo. Im an isles,rangers,devils,Sabres,Yankees,Mets,Braves,hawks,knicks,nets,bills,giants,falcons,and jets fan. So? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 Here are some possible color schemes for the Charlotte Hornets: C&C Welcome. The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavybass Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 A... add a bit of white to that and you'll get pseudo-steelers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qckgnc Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 A, with a hint of Carolina Blue. Edit: I take that back, process blue would look better in that scheme imo. Yellow, black, process blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Ladies and gentlemen... The Jacksonville Sharks. C&C Welcome. The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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