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Avatars, and how to get one on your FISO account?

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I don't know whether it's just me, but I do get annoyed when people don't have avatars - it makes it hard to instantly recognise who is who on a thread, and makes the forum look a bit boring.

Now, I appreciate that some people might not know how to get an avatar (they are those little pictures under your username in threads), so here is a quick guide:

1) On any FISO page, go to the top of the page and click Profile (it's that little person logo)

2) On the next screen, on the left under the Options column, there will be a link called Edit avatar

3) You should get the following screen:
Editavatarscreen.png
You have the following options -
  • Upload from your machine: Upload an image directly from your computer. This is the best option to use.
  • Upload from a URL: if you find an image on another website that you'd like to use, simple copy and paste the URL of the image (that is, it's web address, ie. http://www.something.com/something.png" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;). A good alternative to the above.
  • Link off-site: this is the same as the upload option, but the different if the other website removes the image, you lose your avater. I wouldn't use this unless you control the other website.
  • Avatar dimensions: You can change the size of the image you want to use. I personally wouldn't touch this.
  • Local gallery: You can select from a pre-set list of avatar made available by FISO. I wouldn't use this because loads of other people might have the same avatar.
4) I will concentrate on the Upload from your machine option. You should be able to find whatever kind of image you're after on the internet, although even a photograph can work just as well. The image generally, though, should be bold and/or irreverent - it's just a bit of fun. Once you find a image that you like, you will need to make sure that, a) it's no bigger than 135 x 135 pixels in size, and b) it's no bigger than 48kb in data. I've found that the following programs work best for getting an image fit to upload (there are other available):
  • Microsoft Office Picture Manager or Microsoft Live Picture Gallery: both of these programs offer a resizing feature.
  • Imagicon: this program converts images from one format to another. Changing an image to PNG should reduce the data size to below 48KB easily.
So, I hope that helps and we see more avatars.
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Great advice and maybe should be stickified (though I don't care as much re avatars as you apparently do :) ).

Any advice Tacalabala on getting yourself a gif as an avatar? (I started a thread on the subject after Man U had just achieved their second place finish last season.) I'd want the software to be FREE and easy-to-use.

:D

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gifs are something I've never mastered, others will definitely know better than me.

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Do you mean animated gifs and ones you can create yourself or pre-made ones?

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Both surprised.

:D

Though I'd love to have a go at making one, I'm not fussy if the ideal one is already out there...

Also, does FISO have any limit on the length - time-wise - gifs can be? If not, and if making them is easy enough, one could have a whole lot of fun here! :D
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Gurn King 69 wrote:Both surprised.

:D

Though I'd love to have a go at making one, I'm not fussy if the ideal one is already out there...
You can create your own from photos here
http://makeagif.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

or take a ready made one from here

http://www.gifs-paradise.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I haven't used either so can't vouch for how good they are.

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Nice one

I did an edit above re. how long a gif runs for / FISO rules & capabilities - any answer to that too? :D

I want to create a work-of-art!

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They just need to be below 48kb in size and not offensive.
It's the small size that will limit what you can do with it (which you have probably heard before :) )

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Cheers and was that a little bit of innuendo tagged on at the end there? :lol:

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Surprised wrote: It's the small size that will limit what you can do with it (which you have probably heard before :) )

Never heard that phrase before :oops:

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with the greatest respect tacalabala i think your avatar is rubbish......... and makes the site look boring.

however........i am a can do type of person and would like to make my posts less offensive to you so i will endeavour to upload one before the season starts. :)

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Fair comment, it's a bit old but haven't come across anything good enough to change to.

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Just seen rossn13's fantastic new avatar and instantly thought of this thread.

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You should make you avatar fade in and out.

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Tacalabala wrote:Just seen rossn13's fantastic new avatar and instantly thought of this thread.
fair play to him - it is something above and beyond isn't it?

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I do need to change it to be honest, just can't be arsed :lol: I'm sure I'll get around to it before the start of the season.

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Tacalabala wrote:I don't know whether it's just me, but I do get annoyed when people don't have avatars - it makes it hard to instantly recognise who is who on a thread,
(I know this is an old thread but...)


I could say the same about avatars that include a 5-a-side team logo. You all look the same......

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murf wrote: You all look the same......
isn't there now someone rocking the same sheep as you Murf?

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Moist von Lipwig wrote:
murf wrote: You all look the same......
isn't there now someone rocking the same sheep as you Murf?
Has led to the odd "I didn't say that" moment in my head.....

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Moist von Lipwig wrote:
Tacalabala wrote:Just seen rossn13's fantastic new avatar and instantly thought of this thread.
fair play to him - it is something above and beyond isn't it?
Cheers guys. I can't take credit for the artwork, just the assembly! Luckily my avatar has a wealth of alter egos :mrgreen:

http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Vault_Boy" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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The above and beyond applies to following Blyth Spartans surely? :wink:

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WilBert wrote:The above and beyond applies to following Blyth Spartans surely? :wink:
:lol: It has it's moments! Unfortunately I wasn't alive for the 5th round replay FA cup run. We did hold the record of never having been relegated for over 100 years... until a couple of seasons ago :cry:

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Surprised wrote:
Gurn King 69 wrote:Both surprised.

:D

Though I'd love to have a go at making one, I'm not fussy if the ideal one is already out there...
You can create your own from photos here
http://makeagif.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

or take a ready made one from here

http://www.gifs-paradise.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I haven't used either so can't vouch for how good they are.
Tried to do this but seems to freeze at upload pictures option every time even though each image is only 135 x 135?

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thebillfella wrote:
Surprised wrote:
Gurn King 69 wrote:Both surprised.

:D

Though I'd love to have a go at making one, I'm not fussy if the ideal one is already out there...
You can create your own from photos here
http://makeagif.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

or take a ready made one from here

http://www.gifs-paradise.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I haven't used either so can't vouch for how good they are.
Tried to do this but seems to freeze at upload pictures option every time even though each image is only 135 x 135?
Is the file size under 48kb?

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I'm talking about on makeagif.com?!

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thebillfella wrote:I'm talking about on makeagif.com?!
Oh right :P
I'm not sure then, do you have flash installed?

gifapp is simple and effective but you'll need to install java runtime first.

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thebillfella wrote:I'm talking about on makeagif.com?!

I just tried with images larger than 135 x 135 and it works.

Are you using jpegs? There might some sort of restriction for other image types.

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Can't see an option for step 2?!! :oops:

I'll update Flash / Java then retry.

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thebillfella wrote:Can't see an option for step 2?!! :oops:

I'll update Flash / Java then retry.

So after you've added a picture nothing appears in section 2?

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I click on Add Pictures, chose the ones I want and then wait while it says uploading. In the meantime there is no button I can press to move to Section 2...

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