Post by Ne-on on Nov 14, 2014 20:18:13 GMT -5
There are several features of this forum that make it a little different, but I'll just touch on a few to clarify questions some of you all might have.
What are the random shapes and banners for?
Those colorful designs that you see by a user's name are their awards, which they earn for certain achievements in the forum. Among them are awards for the number of years that a member has had an account, a knowledgable member award, a guardian award (one who looks after newer members), and a dedicated member award. Additionally, within a few days of having an account, I should have you in the system with a banner for your current rank. These ranks include Noob (1-50 posts), Clan Member (members with 50-749 posts), Elite Member (members with 750+ posts), Supporter (members who have dedicated their time towards improving the forum), Moderator, Admin, and Donor (I have yet to finalize privileges for Forum Donors, but rest assured that this should be resolved if you wish to contribute and help us remove ads, get an official domain, etc.
What are the colored usernames for and how can I get one?
Unfortunately, these are exclusive to certain user groups. What you should know for now is that blue = global moderator, green = moderator,red = Forum Leader, and purple = admin. While moderators and administrators will only be chosen when necessary, any member can become a Forum Leader simply by sticking around for long enough, making consistent, quality posts, and proving their dedication to the forum. However, since Forum Leaders have special privileges, like editing and sticky-ing posts and viewing special forums, this is a responsibility that should not be taken lightly.
What is the member ranking system? How can I increase my rank?
The member ranking system is based entirely on your number of posts, so post away! Don't forget that posts in the Forum Games section, while they may be fun, will not count towards your post count.
Here's a basic run-down of the ranks as of right now:
Noob: 0-49 posts (0 stars)
Forum Member: 50-749 posts (1 star - Members of this rank or higher will have access to private forums
Elite Member: 750-1999 posts (2 stars - all members of this rank or higher will be automatically considered for Forum Leader status)
Veteran: 2000-? (3 stars - members of this rank or higher will be able to occasionally take part in Moderator decisions and may be considered for Moderatorship themselves)
? ? ? ?: ?-Infinity (the final rank will be revealed when one reaches this goal. All members of this rank are automatically considered for Moderatorship)
IMPORTANT: member banners must be added manually, so it is up to the user to notify a staff member when he/she has reached a new rank.
How do I change the theme?
To change your default theme, simply go to your profile, click on edit, and find the Forum Themes option in the Settings tab.
How do I enable the Save Drafts feature for my posts?
To enable the drafts feature, click the Profile button found in the top menu bar of the forum, and then on your profile page click the Edit Profile button. You will then be taken to the Edit Profile & Settings page for your account; once here, click on the Settings tab. When the page loads, you'll find the Enable Drafts located as the fourth option on the page. Set this to Yes and save the changes. Once this is done, drafts of your posts will be saved so that you can restore from them as they are needed.
Additional Info:
What are the random shapes and banners for?
Those colorful designs that you see by a user's name are their awards, which they earn for certain achievements in the forum. Among them are awards for the number of years that a member has had an account, a knowledgable member award, a guardian award (one who looks after newer members), and a dedicated member award. Additionally, within a few days of having an account, I should have you in the system with a banner for your current rank. These ranks include Noob (1-50 posts), Clan Member (members with 50-749 posts), Elite Member (members with 750+ posts), Supporter (members who have dedicated their time towards improving the forum), Moderator, Admin, and Donor (I have yet to finalize privileges for Forum Donors, but rest assured that this should be resolved if you wish to contribute and help us remove ads, get an official domain, etc.
What are the colored usernames for and how can I get one?
Unfortunately, these are exclusive to certain user groups. What you should know for now is that blue = global moderator, green = moderator,red = Forum Leader, and purple = admin. While moderators and administrators will only be chosen when necessary, any member can become a Forum Leader simply by sticking around for long enough, making consistent, quality posts, and proving their dedication to the forum. However, since Forum Leaders have special privileges, like editing and sticky-ing posts and viewing special forums, this is a responsibility that should not be taken lightly.
What is the member ranking system? How can I increase my rank?
The member ranking system is based entirely on your number of posts, so post away! Don't forget that posts in the Forum Games section, while they may be fun, will not count towards your post count.
Here's a basic run-down of the ranks as of right now:
Noob: 0-49 posts (0 stars)
Forum Member: 50-749 posts (1 star - Members of this rank or higher will have access to private forums
Elite Member: 750-1999 posts (2 stars - all members of this rank or higher will be automatically considered for Forum Leader status)
Veteran: 2000-? (3 stars - members of this rank or higher will be able to occasionally take part in Moderator decisions and may be considered for Moderatorship themselves)
? ? ? ?: ?-Infinity (the final rank will be revealed when one reaches this goal. All members of this rank are automatically considered for Moderatorship)
IMPORTANT: member banners must be added manually, so it is up to the user to notify a staff member when he/she has reached a new rank.
How do I change the theme?
To change your default theme, simply go to your profile, click on edit, and find the Forum Themes option in the Settings tab.
How do I enable the Save Drafts feature for my posts?
To enable the drafts feature, click the Profile button found in the top menu bar of the forum, and then on your profile page click the Edit Profile button. You will then be taken to the Edit Profile & Settings page for your account; once here, click on the Settings tab. When the page loads, you'll find the Enable Drafts located as the fourth option on the page. Set this to Yes and save the changes. Once this is done, drafts of your posts will be saved so that you can restore from them as they are needed.
Additional Info:
- Smiley gifs and anime emoticons can be found under the smiley section of the Full Post screen but moving emoticons must be viewed in preview before posting in order for them to appear
- The forum also utilizes the "whisper" and user tagging features among others, so be sure to check those out in the full screen post section as well
