Here is one I made up pretty quick.

 

Hey guys, thought I'd put a few attempts to this!
First off, the plain simple version, I kinda like it:

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Then I made one with more theme to it:

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Then I read the render part, and made two different ones

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Tell me if you like any, and/or if you would like to see a change to any of them just to see what it can be.

EDIT: Just realized a horrible mistake, shadows from one text hitting the other text - coming back with a fix asap

 

Hey @gortfrode we cannot see any of your images. Try uploading to imgur and then copying the imgur link here.

 

Wouldn't advertise PvP through the swords when we don't even have a PvP world anymore :/

This is nice. I think it could use improvements rendering-wise and perhaps font-wise but it's alright as it is imo.

These are good, however I think the rendered IP is a bit hard to read. Simple rendering with software such as paint.net should do. With that being said this would be a really solid design if chosen.
Also @TheSavageBull I can see them fine, some people such as yourself however can't. :/

Anyway, here's mine. It's a fairly simple design, with basic rendering, three main fonts, and nether stars flanking the IP. I hope it is sufficient to be chosen as our next banner design.

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If anyone wants to give me feedback on this, feel free to post on my profile, send me a forum PM, or /pm me ingame. Thanks in advance. ^-^

 

I *personally* don't like the diamond swords as when I see them it makes me think PVP is big on the server which it isn't, otherwise I like it.

 

@SuburbSomeone Swords are just for design :) I like your banner, definitely gets my attention. However, maybe not put green 'ECO' on green background?

 

Thank you both for your input @travellord and @SuburbSomeone, I'll see what I can do to change the swords since they are not very popular

 

Updating my own banner - thanks for the comments!
I think you should be able to see the banner anyway, I posted both the link and via the implemented url thingy

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As suburb said here, a bit hard to read.
Made a new one with the shadow fixed - and the text depth a bit smaller with light coming harder from the top, making the text a bit darker and with more contrast to it! Thanks for the comment btw!
Here for the new one:


I also created one with a netherstar neatly placed in the light - as the server uses those alot hehe (and I was inspired)
Here:

 

I got rid of the swords, what do you guys think of exp instead?

 

Take two. Made the "Eco" teal and made the background darker to stand out a bit more.

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@SuburbSomeone How do you do rendered text, can't find anything online...

 

The relief option in paint.net.

 

Thanks! @SuburbSomeone

 

Letters were a little small. Perhaps this will look better.

 

Took me a little while but here another one.

 

Love this, but I would try to add some contrast, it all seems a bit "foggy" if that makes sense. Otherwise, absolutely perfect.

 

Here is my updated one with rendered text:

Please give feedback!

 

Thanks so much :) I see what you mean, I highlighted it intentially which creates the foggy look to it, I'll wait for other opinions before I edit it. Thanks for your input.

 

It's a great start in my opinion. A few suggestions;
There's something wrong with the white text, it needs to stand out more. Perhaps make it smaller too so there is padding around it. Also embolden the emerald and I think that looks pretty good.