Shipbucket

Before designing flags for your AU please consider doing these two simple things first:

1. Watch this pretty entertaining video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnv5iKB2hl4
2. Read this short pamphlet (mentioned in the video): https://portlandflag.files.wordpress.co ... al_web.pdf

It should give you a good idea about basics of flag design and help creating great looking flags.

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I can't help but think that this must be aimed at someone in particular for it to be brought up. Unfortunately I don't foresee a lot of people heeding any vexillological principles any time soon primarily because for the most part people draw their flags up to appeal to them, not to conform to aforementioned principles.

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Blood and Fire

Though I have only read these principles now, I had similar thoughts in mind when I designed the flag for the Republic of Corpus Christi, keeping it simple by having symbolism in the color (red, blue and yellow colors are taken from the Philippine flag, noting Corpus Christi being previously part of the Philippines) and the cross (representing Anglican and Catholic Christianity practiced in the country).

They only real rule that the Flag of Britannia breaks is the 2-3 basic colours but it does conform to everyother rule.
The green represents the green fields of the empire's homeland.
The gold represents the untarnishable imperial dyansty.
The gray is the steel resolve of the people of the empire.
The dark red is the blood of those who have given their lives to defend the empire though out the centuries.
The double barred cross has nothing to do with religion but is meant to be destintive enough not to be mistaken in battle.

Oh, don't get me wrong, guys; I'm not pointing at anyone in particular. Although I have to admit that more often than not I cringe while browsing the nation description part of the AU forum, but who am I to judge, right?
Besides, there are bad flags in real world so not having a perfect flag in your AU might actually add another layer of realism.

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I was thinking of flags for my Rome AU. So far I've used the old red background with the SPQR and eagle. I have designed two new flags and wanted some input. And here they are:





Now, which one is best?

I like the horizontally striped one, but have you thought about just a solid red background? Maybe with a gold outline?

Doesnt really fit a modern flag, now does it?

Why not? I think some of the most attractive modern flags are designs on a solid background. Just to clarify, I do really like both of the designs you put out, I was just suggesting another option that I thought you might like. Of course your word is final.

The original flag I had looked like this: http://wilsonancientrome.wikispaces.com ... R_flag.png