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**Pseudo Enigma** · 10-28-2012, 05:45 PM

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?

First, click Show Style Editor. You should get this:

Now click "Default Background/Header Style Editor

Then look around the center of the screen for this box of settings.

When you find it, click "Upload Background," and then upload the background of your choice.

When you are done, click "Update." It shouldn't take very long.

1.2-1 How do I upload a header image?

First, click Show Style Editor. You should get this:

Now click "Default Background/Header Style Editor

Then look around the center of the screen for this box of settings.

[Sorry no image!]

When you find it, click "Upload Header," and then upload the background of your choice.

When you are done, click "Update." It shouldn't take very long.

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.

Hover over "Your Profile" to activate the drop down menu. Click "Change Profile Style."

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:

The save for web option is under File and below "Save As.." and "Save a Version" in Photoshop

Set the parameters to JPG. In the lower left you can view your filesize. If your file size is too big or too small, adjust the quality.

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

Placeholder

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.

What you will need:
My Invisible Banner for your Header:
http://i.imgur.com/R1WNn.png
My V2 Profile Template (can work with V1's template, but I am going to use V2's)
http://www.mediafire.com/?y1eckjw6yx4t0dd
And if you need to use this, you can..
http://konachan.com/image/98c0cd27d9...h_note%20l.jpg

How you are going to do it:
Magic Wand, and Copy and Paste! (CTRL+X, CTRL+V)

Here's how:
Step 1!

Open my Template and open up the "Appropriate and Exact Sizes" folder.
(No image, sorry! Step 2 will have one though! ^-^

Step 2!

Ctrl+V/Paste the image you would like to make as your avatar.
Make sure the layer is BELOW the avatar layer!

Step 3!

Line the Image up where you want your avatar to show with the Move Tool.
Click the Avatar layer and use the Magic Wand to select the black square

Step 4!

Click on the layer with your image that you want as your avatar.
Hit CTRL+X/Cut the selection out of the area. You now have the image copied to your clipboard. To get the image back onto the area press CTRL+Z/Undo. This is unnecessary though, so you don't HAVE to.

Step 5!

Make a new image with the dimensions of 200Width and 200Height. (200x200)

Step 6!

Paste the image down on the new image!
Congratulations! Now save the image and use it as your avatar.

Downloading the template and following these steps, you should get:

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!)
http://i.imgur.com/R1WNn.png

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.~~*

10-28-2012, 05:45 PM	#1
Pseudo Enigma ごめんなさい　(/ω＼) Join Date: Aug 2012 Age: 28 Posts: 2,290	General Profile FAQ (Tips for newbie profile designers here!) 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? First, click Show Style Editor. You should get this: Now click "Default Background/Header Style Editor Then look around the center of the screen for this box of settings. When you find it, click "Upload Background," and then upload the background of your choice. When you are done, click "Update." It shouldn't take very long. 1.2-1 How do I upload a header image? First, click Show Style Editor. You should get this: Now click "Default Background/Header Style Editor Then look around the center of the screen for this box of settings. [Sorry no image!] When you find it, click "Upload Header," and then upload the background of your choice. When you are done, click "Update." It shouldn't take very long. 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. Hover over "Your Profile" to activate the drop down menu. Click "Change Profile Style." 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: The save for web option is under File and below "Save As.." and "Save a Version" in Photoshop Set the parameters to JPG. In the lower left you can view your filesize. If your file size is too big or too small, adjust the quality. 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 Placeholder 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. What you will need: My Invisible Banner for your Header: http://i.imgur.com/R1WNn.png My V2 Profile Template (can work with V1's template, but I am going to use V2's) http://www.mediafire.com/?y1eckjw6yx4t0dd And if you need to use this, you can.. http://konachan.com/image/98c0cd27d9...h_note%20l.jpg How you are going to do it: Magic Wand, and Copy and Paste! (CTRL+X, CTRL+V) Here's how: Step 1! Open my Template and open up the "Appropriate and Exact Sizes" folder. (No image, sorry! Step 2 will have one though! ^-^ Step 2! Ctrl+V/Paste the image you would like to make as your avatar. Make sure the layer is BELOW the avatar layer! Step 3! Line the Image up where you want your avatar to show with the Move Tool. Click the Avatar layer and use the Magic Wand to select the black square Step 4! Click on the layer with your image that you want as your avatar. Hit CTRL+X/Cut the selection out of the area. You now have the image copied to your clipboard. To get the image back onto the area press CTRL+Z/Undo. This is unnecessary though, so you don't HAVE to. Step 5! Make a new image with the dimensions of 200Width and 200Height. (200x200) Step 6! Paste the image down on the new image! Congratulations! Now save the image and use it as your avatar. Downloading the template and following these steps, you should get: 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!) http://i.imgur.com/R1WNn.png 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.~~* Last edited by PrawnSkunk; 01-20-2014 at 07:01 PM..