#4 is best by far, it takes the best out of each of the other 3 and combines them perfectly.

didn't see the 3rd page.. :p well I really like moros` suggestion, maybe adjust the Warlight logo a bit (make it 2d, and "sharper" if possible). otherwise I`go with #5

I've got to say- I love number 5 now. The small change makes it look a lot more comfortable.

If this is the mobile logo though, it may be too small to see the WarLight comfortably. I think my earlier suggestion would look more in place as an iPhone app icon.

the one on the right as it seems more vivid and colorful and the one on the right I find a bit dull and boring.

Arun is right this is for the mobile app. Originally I did actually just use the "WL" letters. However, one of the most important purposes of an icon is to convey an idea of what the app is all about to people who are not familiar with the game. Just putting "WL" doesn't add anything. A map of the world with attack lines at least gives an inkling of an idea that the game is about conquering the world.

At one point I did put the full word "WarLight" in the icon, but it's not strictly necessary since everyplace the icon appears, the word WarLight will be next to it. Some apps do it anyway, and this icon does have room for it, but I still kind of like it best without the word there. Especially when viewed on a device where it says the app name directly below the icon.

#6 stretches the map vertically just a tiny bit and makes the background pattern slightly more visible. What do you guys think?

I think 5 is the best now, but 6 is very close too.
I think they're nearly perfect - the proportions look good, and I like the red rings around the points on the map. Maybe if the colour gradient was a bit more obvious on 5?

There is not a lot of difference between 4, 5 and 6. But the small differences make 6 the best one in my opinion.

Furthermore, WarLight might not be needed, but I think it would be better. Without it it still is very good, but it seems somehow weird to me that there is no logo or words in an app :)

5 is now best

6 !

The main problem, that I think you tried to fix with #2 and #6, and Moros tried to fix with the logo, is that the image doesn't fit the dimensions of the icon. So I prefer 2.

Overall I like 6, but I wonder if when you scale it down to app size it will be hard for the casual/new user to identify what they are looking at. It's easy here on the computer... just for snorts and giggles maybe try inverting the land masses to white and darkening up the water a shade to make the contrast between the 2 "pop".

Well, you just keep improving it...

Number 6 is now my favorite because the texture in the background makes it more interesting, but it's very close.

I've got no idea what could improve it now...

I still don't like it. We've heard others' opinions on the new icons, but I'd like to hear yours Fizzer. What the hell is up with the black territories? This to me represents either that we're moving to black territories instead of grey ones, or that it's false advertising. I feel like the grey is so much better, because it sells the brand, because it represents what WL actually IS. My biggest problem with games and stuff these days is when you see the previews, and it's like "Actual Game Footage" and it's a cutscene. That's what I feel like you're doing here. It's not actual false advertising, but it does feel like a sleight of hand.

Ok...that last post didn't come across how I planned. I didn't mean to sound inflammatory, demanding, or accusatory. I'm simple confused as to the reason for the color change. It seems to me that either the Grey should be used as it represents the actual game, or you're conceding that the black territories looks better. If it is indeed more appealing, then it seems like you're saying WL currently looks sub-par, and therefor should be updated in the same way.

^^ that is why I suggested an icon of medium earth. Isn't wl all about medium earth?

Medium is for competitive, but Small is easier to see and shows the roots.

I disagree Eagle, it doesn't mean warlight looks sub-par (in my opinion) - it's great to have the grey simplicity for actual gameplay, I think graphically the game is right - but if this icon is for the app, it should surely be as attractive as possible to attract new players.
(You may be right about the 'sleight of hand' though)

6th one looks best and i think whichever one is chosen the word warlight should be shown.

How about this one?

Obviously needs lots of tweaking as I used a terrible resolution picture of the WL letters, but it's an idea.