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Post by Dude on Oct 24, 2015 17:48:03 GMT -8
How to: Signatures & Links Toolbar<Profile<Edit Profile<Personal Tab
Upon opening the 'Personal' tab, you'll find a large white box which pertains to 'Signature'.
A signature is an option we have here to display whatever it is our hearts desire. You can post a URL, an image, a GIF, an artwork/edit of yours, or even just a quote. While a quote can simply be typed in, there is a variance with which we can type it in with. And as such, there are certain codes you have to use for others. But please keep whatever it is that you post PG-13 with the consideration that not everyone is suitable to view rated R things, and not everyone would like to see it. Listed below are codes with examples to what each post will grant you. Use them or don't, it's entirely up to you.
For starters, if you'd like your quote/lyrics/whatever to be bold like this, use this code. ↓
[b]Text here[/b]
For your quote to be italicized, use this code ↓
[i]Text here[/i]
For your quote to be both italicized and bold, use this code ↓
[b][i]Text here[/i][/b]
If you want to strike out a word, or your entire quote, use this code ↓
[strike]Text here[/strike]
To strike out and italicize, use this code ↓
[strike][i]Text here[/i][/strike]
To strike out and bold, use this code ↓
[strike][b]Text here[/b][/strike]
To strike out, bold, and italicize, use this code ↓
[strike][b][i]Text here[/i][/b][/strike] For your text to be underlined, use this code ↓
[u]Text here[/u]
For your text to be underlined and bold, use this code ↓
[u][b]Text here[/b][/u] For your text to be underlined, bold, and italicized, use this code ↓
[u][b][i]Text here[/i][/b][/u] For your text to be underlined, bold, italicized, and striked out, use this code ↓[*strike]Text here[/*strike]
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Post by Dude on Oct 23, 2015 20:33:11 GMT -8
How to: Set up your main profile.
Now that you're registered here, you're going to want to set up your main profile. This is a fully detailed, step by step tutorial on how to do just that. If you think you have it figure out, then you really don't need this tutorial and can go about your way. But for those of you who need something clarified, or just don't understand the entire process at all; then this tutorial is for you! (Warning: This tutorial is pretty long..)
Step 1: After you've clicked the 'Profile' button on the toolbar above, it'll take you straight to your profile page. You're going to click the 'Edit Profile' button. It's one of the four red buttons, but in case you somehow don't see it, it looks like this (mind you it'll be a black button just for the sake of this tutorial).
Step 2: You should have been loaded by default onto the first tab, the 'Avatar' tab (as presented above). The left column displays what your current avatar looks like. This is the avatar that will be displayed on trivial things throughout the forum. Such as being the avatar displayed within the IC Chatbox, the avatar displayed within the recipient side of inbox messages, and the avatar we see besides recent threads on boards. Here's a crappy example for you to view. Anyhow, now that we understand this, you should know that uploading a GIF/Image is completely optional. But you'll look like the default forum GIF/Image. Now lets refer to the first image of this section (the one before the crappy example in case you're lost). I'll explain what the selections of the left middle column mean.
- Use only your Default Avatar: See the right column with the cartoon avatar? That's what this option is for. If you want to be represented as that on the mentioned locations (IC Chatbox, etc) you simply have to select this option. You can edit that avatar by clicking 'Edit Avatar'. Make it to your liking and whatnot.
- Use only the Uploaded/Linked: This is the preferred option for basically 99.5% of Proboards users who want to use a character GIF/Image. The forum has a 150x150 dimension. Anything larger or smaller than that may distort the image. Uploading directly will automatically give you Proboard's general dimension, which I believe is 120x120, therefore you'll get a distorted image using this option as well. I'm not saying you're not allowed to rock your distorted GIF/Image, which by the way means it'll most likely just be a rectangle and not fill in the border, i'm just giving a heads up because there are some people who are picky with things like this.
- Combine them: Basically it's as simple as it sounds. Your cartoon avatar would be in front, while whatever GIF/Image you either upload or link will be resting behind it. Same dimension rules follow as previously mentioned.
- No Avatar: Well, i'm sure this is self explanatory. Select this option for the default forum GIF/Image.
Step 3: Moving onto the next, we have the 'Personal tab. I'm going to go thoroughly through it from top to bottom as it goes so that it's easier to follow along with. The following image is of the forum's mini profile and will be referred to throughout this section as seen appropriate. *All of these options are completely optional. Feel free to choose what you fill in or leave blank.
-Display name: Should be obvious. To start this will by default be filled in with your username, but this is where you'd go to type in your name/character's name. And in our mini profile, it's displayed on the white bar throughout every tab. If you somehow don't see it, mine says Dude, because my name is Dude.
-Location: You can fill this out however it is you'd like. Whether it'd be your OOC location, or your IC location. This one is only located when you or someone visits your main profile, and does not display on our mini profiles.
-Website Name & URL: Do you have a website you want to publish on your main profile? Then input it here. It only takes up one link, so if you have multiple you'd have to select wisely. I think it's self explicable. But in the name section you type out the name, and in the URL section you paste your link. This as well does not show up on your mini profile.-Most Recent Status: Also does not display on your mini profile, but does display on your main profile. Just type in a status. It's pretty limited so don't try and drop a whole chapter into it. -Signature: If you scroll down to the end of this post you'll see my little signature, which is currently this GIF:You can insert a quote, insert a GIF, insert a link, insert an image, display some of your artwork, or whatever it is that you want your signature to be. All I ask is that it is not too large, for this signature will be displayed under every post/response you make. And it's incredibly annoying to have to scroll down a very large image. Thanks! Also, click [url*=""]here[/*url] to learn how to make your images/GIF appear within your signature, and even how to center it!
-250x400 Avatar: Section 1 of our image above, we see that it is just my image completely on display. You'll have to paste a direct link to whatever image you want displayed on here. You can upload your own to something such as Imgur, or just find one on Tumblr. But avoid Tinypic at all cost, save yourself that stress. For some reason Tinypic hosting does not work on Proboards, and you'll just end up getting a broken file.
-200x150 GIF/Image: Referring to section 2 of our image now, this'll be the GIF/Image we see displayed above my Administrator label. Same applies as before, avoid Tinypic but other than that paste the direct link of your GIF/Image here.
-200x200 GIF/Image: Panel 3 we see my last GIF, and this is where you'll paste the direct link for that one. Need I say that you should avoid Tinypic again? Aside from that, post your direct link here.
-Sexuality: This is where your/your character's sexuality is typed in. As seen on panel 2 of our image, this does indeed display on our mini profile. Of course you have the option of leaving it blank as well.
-Relationship Status: In section 2 of the image, we see that I have typed up a goof of a relationship status for the sake of this tutorial. Your relationship status will be displayed on the mini profile.
-Occupation: What occupation does your character have? Type it in so the world knows. simple right? Panel 2 again, your occupation will be on display.
-Bio: Paste the link to your character's bio here. On panel 2, there is a button representing said link, and anyone who clicks it will be redirected to your bio. If you haven't yet, you should probably get to posting your character's bio [url*=""]here[/*url].
-Plotter: Same as the bio, paste the link here if you have a plotter for your character up. If you haven't yet, you should probably get to posting your character's plotter [url*=""]here[/*url].
-Alias: On panel 3, I have the alias 'boss man'. Whatever alias you'your character goes by, just type it in there and you're done.
-Time Zone: Just type in your actual timezone. Not IC, but OOC. So we have a little idea of when we can catch you around.
-Ask.fm: Last and not least, paste the link to your ask.fm if you have one. You can just as easily link us to your Facebook or Tumblr.
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Post by Dude on Oct 23, 2015 17:56:25 GMT -8
Have a Question? If you're here reading this, then you're here for one of the two following reasons. You're either strolling by to see what's going up in this thread, or you're actually pretty confused and need some extra help. If you don't fall under one of these categories, then I don't know about you. Whatever the case- Welcome to the official help center! Here's how things work out around here:
-First and foremost, make sure you have gone through our tutorials! If you haven't yet noticed, I went tutorial happy, and there's more than enough to skim through. Your answer could more likely than not be found within one of them.
-If your question cannot be answered by any of our tutorials, then there are a few options for you.
- You can post your question below and I'll get to it ASAP. Note that this is in fact the quickest way for me to get to you, as this thread is of priority to me. Waiting for a response shouldn't be too long because I do in fact lurk the forum and my bookmarked threads.
- You can private message me on my main account ( @/admin Dude ) if it's something you want kept private, or simply just want to message me with. But please keep in mind that this would be the slowest way possible to reach me. For a few reasons. Number one being that I am always composing codes within messages and that proves to delete the message notification, number two is that if I am conversing in the OOC chatbox or roleplaying in the IC chatbox, I do not refresh frequently and it'll be a while before I receive a message notification whereas I receive email notifications for responses to threads. Number three is that my inbox may or may not be overwhelmed with messages. As admin I do not only receive messages from my members, but from Proboards as well. And finally number four, I am the worst at responding to messages. Be it on Facebook, Twitter, text messages or here. So sorry.
- Alternatively, you can bring it up within the out of character chatbox, keeping in mind that I might not catch it if there is high volumes of activity and also that I may be busy typing up replies or working on some adjustments for the forum and such.
So there you go lad/lass. Sorry this was so long, yuck. There's a posting form below but it is completely optional. In other words, you don't have to use it. Till then!
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Post by Dude on Aug 22, 2015 17:56:13 GMT -8
Words Of Advice Just a few things I want touch base on. Please keep in mind that these are in no way rules and are in no way enforced. Just a friendly suggestion/reminder. One or the other.
I. Characters are all separate. Because a puppet master has a character dating yours doesn't entitle that person to be only with you. Unless you both agree to such terms, do not try and control who their other characters see and who they don't see. That is none of your business. This is RP not singlesmeet.com. If you're looking for an actual partner you should be looking elsewhere. But again, if both of you are at that stage and want to be reserved for just each other, have at it. No one is going to stop you, and no one is going to warn you (unless you stir up drama regarding the previously mentioned).
II. Unless someone states that something is out of character (//, ||. OOC:, or whatever marking they use), do not assume that everything you talk about (be it in the chatbox, in a thread, or through inbox) is personally meant to you; the puppet master. If your character wishes to have enemies and drama so be it. But let's try and be mature about it. The block button exists! Shocker, I know. If you hate someone, try incorporating some intriguing storylines with such a hated character. But otherwise, please block the person and be discreet about your drama. No one genuinely cares, and those who do will find some place private to speak about it with you.
III. This is mostly self-beneficial, but I happen to go to college and have a job. Despite that I will be around often. I'll check in during class or work to make sure things are in order or to reply to anything I may owe. Never rush anyone for a response. Be courteous, please. If you wish to report something private, then do so by inboxing me on my OOC account ( Dude )
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Post by Dude on Jul 7, 2015 2:41:17 GMT -8
General Rules/Guidelines. Just a few guidelines/rules set up to help keep a smooth ship sailing here. Please read thoroughly through them once and as often as you'd need to afterwards (not required). These rules can/will be altered as seen fit.
Registration: Please make sure that the first account you register onto this forum is an OOC account. You don't have to upload OOC images at all, it just has to be an OOC account using your actual name or any handle. This account will be used in any of the OOC areas on the board and the primal location where all forum news/changes/alerts will be messaged to. After creating your OOC account, you may create all the characters that you'd like. Characters: There is no limit to how many characters you can create here. Go crazy if you'd like. It's very simple to create multiple characters here, and equally as simple to switch between them. You can learn how to do that here. I do ask, however, that you please delete any characters you are certain you no longer wish to have. This way they don't clutter up the forum. It would be swell if you used creative names (much alike how you would on Facebook. I.E: Elena GraveyardGirl) for your characters. Because chances are you won't be the only Elena and it'd be nice to have a unique way to identify you.
Violations/Warnings: I solemnly promise that you'll never wake up to a disabled account unless you fail to comply with the few rules we've set up here. Minor set of rules so they shouldn't be too difficult to stick to. You are granted three warnings (will be kept a track of on your profile), after strike three you're out. Unfortunately, your IP address will be permanently banned from the forum.
Roleplay Types: Let's try to limit to the liners to the IC chatbox. Para and above belong in threads, but liners could just as easily be tossed in there as well. We don't neglect any type of roleplayer here. Meaning that if you use a real person as an FC or a cartoon as an FC, you're welcomed here! This does not mean that you are required to play with any characters you do not want to play with! It all revolves around your own preferences.
General Rules:
-Please be respectful to members and staff alike.
-Please never hound roleplayers for replies. It's unnecessary. Let roleplayers reply to you at their own pace.
-OOC chatbox on the toolbar above is strictly for OOC chit-chat, Chatbox below is strictly for IC banter.
-Drama is a definite no (unless it's IC drama). If you don't like someone? Block them or ignore them.
Roleplay Rules:
Same rules as the IC chatbox apply. In terms of smut, unless it's a solo it's preferable that you keep to inbox. Inbox doesn't notify you with a chime upon receiving a new message so you may want to consider moving smut onto any chatting platform of your choice. Mark any solo thread's as M or Mature. GIF RP threads should be labelled as [GIF RP] as well.
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Post by Dude on Jul 7, 2015 1:23:37 GMT -8
IC Chatbox Rules! IC Chatbox: The cbox is for IC banter only. It's where we get to know players/characters and create scenarios. If you're in need of assistance or simply want to chat OOC then please toggle the OOC chatbox above! No sharking/harassing/whining/OOC drama, etc will be tolerated.
Set up: The default setting of the cbox is a large boarding house with several rooms, a front & back yard, pool, bar, etc. Pretty much it's a magic house with all the necessities a character would want/need. However, you do have the option of taking your character elsewhere in the world, rather than staying at the cbox house. There are a few conditions to this though:
- You cannot go to a place that isolated or impossible for others to join you.
- If someone goes off on their own or just wants peace from the general chaos of the cbox then please be courteous and respectful of their wishes. Not everyone likes over the top drama after all.
- Use common sense. If it's obvious that someone wants to go off and wants absolutely no one to follow them out, do not pester or hound them.
General Rules:
Language 2: Swearing is generally permitted. However, the language cannot be used to severely abuse.
Sexual Content 1: Mild sexual innuendo and references permitted. No explicit representations or references to genitalia or sex acts.
Violence 1: Mild violence is permitted. Explicit descriptions of violence is not allowed.
DO NOT CONFUSE OC WITH OOC AND CAUSE DRAMA. THIS WILL BE DEALT WITH IMMEDIATELY IF SPOTTED OR REPORTED.
-No metagaming! This means that just because you personally know every detail about a character does not mean that your character actually knows this! So unless you've roleplayed with the character, don't it. And even then you may not be introduced to every single detail.
-Respect all roleplayers! If they do not want something to happen to their character, then don't do it.
-No god modding.
-No graphic sexual content in the cbox! - Fade to black.
-Do not leave anyone out! Involve all those who join the cbox so that we encourage them to continue roleplaying there.
-Admin word is law!!!
Drama: We all love drama in the IC world. It's what keeps things fun and interesting. Just because your character and the character of someone else do not get along, does not make it an OOC issue. Therefore do not take it to heart. If you are found overly aggressive, violent, or sexual in the cbox, then you will be warned. Remember to fade to black for any content that may be a bit too extreme for some members. Not only for sexually explicit content.
EVERYONE SHOULD BE ABLE TO ENJOY THE CBOX. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE ALL MEMBERS AND BE RESPECTFUL TO EACH OTHER. ANY ISSUES SHOULD BE REPORTED TO ME.
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