Project: Otaku Card [Updated: 2nd June 07]

Otaku Card generated dynamically.

For the past 7-8 days, I’ve been using my spare time to create an otaku card generator. The scheduled release of otaku card site is around mid/end of May ^^.

What is this project about? This is a web-based project which keep track of your anime/game/figurine activities, with the ability to dynamically generate an image (.png) card which can be used as forums signature.

At the moment the status of this project is 80% finish, and has 1 card template. The project is written in php/html/css/javascript and utilize php gd library.

I’ll be happy to receive inputs for the next card templates. Things to consider: it has 3 category: anime, game, and figure; those sections can be toggled on and off (my current template shows all 3). for each category there are 3 sections, for example in category anime, the sections are: Currently Watching (3 rows), Finished Series (3 rows), and Favorite (1 row). There are two sizes of the card, normal size is 380 pixel wide x 160 pixel tall, and smaller size is 285 pixel wide x 120 pixel tall.

[9th May 2007 Update]

Added ability to use custom bg, and planning to have different size (450 x 120). still haven’t put the ability to toggle category selection (anime/game/figure), maybe tomorrow ^^

[11th May 2007 Update]

- Updated the font.

- Toggle category on/off

- Changed the format to jpeg instead png

Showing only 1 category (figurine)

Showing 2 categories (anime and figurine)

Showing all 3 categories.

I’m currently planning to add more theme (different font, different block position, etc). but Still having difficulty finding nice small fonts.

I’m currently looking for this font: if you know what type of font is this, have the access to the ttf file, and want to share it to me, please let me know ^^

[15th May 2007 Update]

- Different card layout, banner size 480×120

Banner style with anime and figure category selected

Only 1 change since last update, a bit busy ^^. will do different theme (font and color) for each of card layout for next update.

[2nd June 2007 Update]

Otaku Card open for public. read here.