There's still a few questions being asked about profiles lately. I'll just put this here.
1.--- General Questions
1.1-- How do I change my Background?
1.2-1 How do I upload a header image?
1.2-2 Why do people have a bigger area at the top than I do?
1.3-1 How do I change my profile style?
1.3-2 Some people's profiles are thinner and set-up differently than others. Why?
1.3-3 I accidentally switched to V2! I didn't want this, how can I switch back?!
1.4-1 I can't upload my background!
1.4-2 How can I shrink background's filesize?!
The standard method for profile backgrounds is to save it as a .JPEG/JPG. The reason you should be saving your profiles in JPG format is
If you are using a .PNG as your background expect it to be a bigger file. The quality can't be adjusted on a PNG, so just convert it in an image editor and you will be good to go.
If you're using Photoshop, you can use the Save for Web feature:
1.5 How do I change the words underneath my username/avatar?
That's called a 'user title' and you can only access the option to change it if you have become a veteran. This means you have to have 3,000,000,000+ grand total score and have been a member for at least 3 years.
If you have already become a veteran, look under your UserCP/Control Panel for 'Edit Your Details.' The first field on the second portion of that page will allow you to change your user title.
Make sure you have your 'User Group' set to 'FFR Veteran' or higher before attempting to access the field
2.--- V1 Profile Questions
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3.--- V2 Profile Questions
3.1-1 What is the max size for a V2 Profile?
3.1-2 I see a bunch of profiles without tiling. How did they do that?
3.2-- How do I match my avatar to my background?
I've heard people have been looking for templates...
I'm pleased to present to FFR 2 Templates for your profile making needs! The first is a template for the 1st FFR Profile Style. The second is for the 2nd FFR Profile Style. I have included close to exact measurements (they may be a bit off depending on each profile!) and recommendations by me of where and how big some things should be. I won't do all the work though, the designing is up to you!
I realize that this may draw potential customers from profile makers, but if you guys make your profiles spiffy enough so they cannot be topped by other artists, and draw a crowd you'll still do well in drawing the too lazy, and unwilling people.
So, without further ado, here are the templates.
FFR V1 Profile Template
.PSD: http://www.mediafire.com/?thyxh749vwwrirl
.JPG: http://i.imgur.com/JStnF.jpg
FFR V2 Profile Template
.PSD: http://www.mediafire.com/?y1eckjw6yx4t0dd
.JPG: http://i.imgur.com/JVDdp.jpg
Invisible Header (Mandatory! Do not forget to download!)
And as a extra tidbit, here is the link to toggle your bars to a marble texture.
http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/...togglebars.php
Have fun making profiles now.
Comments? Anything I could've done better?
1.--- General Questions
1.1-- How do I change my Background?
1.2-1 How do I upload a header image?
1.2-2 Why do people have a bigger area at the top than I do?
They created an invisible header image. To do this, take out your image editting program, and make a new document with nothing on it. You will want literally nothing on it. Just create the image, and save it. You have now created your invisible header.
1.3-1 How do I change my profile style?
This is a common question, and not a stupid one either. You might feel a little foolish for not finding it sooner, but don't worry, there are many others who have this question as well.
1.3-2 Some people's profiles are thinner and set-up differently than others. Why?
Some time around the rebirth of FFR, we were introduced to a new profile style. If you hear the phrases "V1," "V2," it is referring to this. The new profile style has a more streamline design with page indexes. It also gives artists more room so they can design freely.
1.3-3 I accidentally switched to V2! I didn't want this, how can I switch back?!
Just follow the steps for switching into V2. It's interchangeable, so once you have changed, you can always change back if you don't like it.
1.4-1 I can't upload my background!
Is it larger than 512kb? Try toggling the quality of the image to something lower than what you have.
1.4-2 How can I shrink background's filesize?!
The standard method for profile backgrounds is to save it as a .JPEG/JPG. The reason you should be saving your profiles in JPG format is
- Smaller Filesize
- Better Compression
- Quality Adjustment
If you are using a .PNG as your background expect it to be a bigger file. The quality can't be adjusted on a PNG, so just convert it in an image editor and you will be good to go.
If you're using Photoshop, you can use the Save for Web feature:
1.5 How do I change the words underneath my username/avatar?
That's called a 'user title' and you can only access the option to change it if you have become a veteran. This means you have to have 3,000,000,000+ grand total score and have been a member for at least 3 years.
If you have already become a veteran, look under your UserCP/Control Panel for 'Edit Your Details.' The first field on the second portion of that page will allow you to change your user title.
Make sure you have your 'User Group' set to 'FFR Veteran' or higher before attempting to access the field
2.--- V1 Profile Questions
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3.--- V2 Profile Questions
3.1-1 What is the max size for a V2 Profile?
Width-wise, there is a maximum. If your profile is under 995px wide it will loop horizontally. The max size for length is infinite. Otherwise, the size limit in filesize is 512KB for non-veterans and 1MB for veterans.
3.1-2 I see a bunch of profiles without tiling. How did they do that?
They used an exploit to get around the looping. They increased the length of the profile so it is longer than the page is tall. In other words, they increased the height to somewhere around 2000-3000 pixels. If you have a taller profile you're going to want to increase the height in pixels.
3.2-- How do I match my avatar to my background?
I'm just going to copy/paste my guide from this thread
But first you should know that you could always align your profile with a screenshot and still get the desired effect. It's just not as easy.
But first you should know that you could always align your profile with a screenshot and still get the desired effect. It's just not as easy.
I've heard people have been looking for templates...
I'm pleased to present to FFR 2 Templates for your profile making needs! The first is a template for the 1st FFR Profile Style. The second is for the 2nd FFR Profile Style. I have included close to exact measurements (they may be a bit off depending on each profile!) and recommendations by me of where and how big some things should be. I won't do all the work though, the designing is up to you!
I realize that this may draw potential customers from profile makers, but if you guys make your profiles spiffy enough so they cannot be topped by other artists, and draw a crowd you'll still do well in drawing the too lazy, and unwilling people.
So, without further ado, here are the templates.
FFR V1 Profile Template
.PSD: http://www.mediafire.com/?thyxh749vwwrirl
.JPG: http://i.imgur.com/JStnF.jpg
FFR V2 Profile Template
.PSD: http://www.mediafire.com/?y1eckjw6yx4t0dd
.JPG: http://i.imgur.com/JVDdp.jpg
Invisible Header (Mandatory! Do not forget to download!)
And as a extra tidbit, here is the link to toggle your bars to a marble texture.
http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/...togglebars.php
Have fun making profiles now.
Comments? Anything I could've done better?
*~~I'm expanding this as you guys ask questions. So please, don't hesitate to ask many.~~*
- Tosh 2014
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