[Drebbel]

I seem to get atleast one PM a week asking how to get an own personal avatar. I also notice this question being asked many times in the other forums.

Now there are several ways to get you own special avatar.

1) Make a donation to SubSim.com. The donation page is over at: http://www.subsim.com/sh2fleet_forms/donation.htm

2) Standout in the forums, so we decide you deserve a special/personal avatar.

3) Squeeze yourself into the SubSim Staff.

4) There must be more ways, please help me out guys

Of course it is up to you to provide the avatar. Only in special cases, or if you are a Lady, Neal will take care of that himself

Of course a personal sig can be created by anyone that has registered. Just open your profile page ( http://www.subsim.com/phpBB/profile.php?mode=editprofile ) and edit the "Signature" section.

[Duncan Idaho]

I've a few questions: What do you do once you've donated? I'd like to pick my own avatar now, and am perhaps interested in changing my forum name if that's not impossible.

[Drebbel]

[Duncan Idaho]

Well, since I've posted here, I'll just wait and hope they contact me.

Is Onkel a username? Or am I in left field?

[Drebbel]

You don't know who the Onkel is ????



Shame on you !


Onkel Neal:
http://www.subsim.com/phpBB/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1

Just tell him how and when you made your donation, and include the avatar you want. Be sure not to make the avatar too big !

[Duncan Idaho]

Knew of Neal by name and reputation, (who here doesn't? lol), but never heard him refered to as Onkel. Of course, I've only been here just over a month.

You've shamed me. :dead:

Thanks Drebbel for the info!

[Neal Stevens]

Lol, your avatar is active!

Thanks for supporting the website. If we didn not ask for a donation to make special avatars, I would have 20 people a day asking me to change them (some probably several times).

Why a donation? Why standard avatars? Well, in short because...

This forum uses a system-default ranking and avatar scheme, which means the ranks are set and avatars are bestowed according to rank. Why? It's easier, cleaner, and looks more uniform than 15,000 assorted images, some of which would undoubtedly be weird, funky, or borderline porno. And since we are a naval-themed forum...we like doing things in a military manner.

This way, the "old hands" who have been around a while will have some distinction with nobler avatars and higher ranks. The "newbies" will start out with young sailor avatars and work their way up to the more warlike, martial visages. Along the way, a user may get a "shore leave" rank or something similar, as well as having to work their way through some "unpleasant duty" ranks. Eventually, you too may be a Commander or an Ace of the Deep.

From time to time, Special Ranks are given to users who perform some extra duties, such as making really useful mods, taking an assignment such as writing a game or book review, or posting a string of exceptionally witty or interesting posts. Special ranks are almost NEVER given to people who ask for them. However, for a donation to the website, you can get a special rank and your own avatar.

If you donate for Special Rank, be sure to send an e-mail to admin_forums@subsim.com with your

*forum nickname (the name you use to log into the forums)
*forum e-mail
*Paypal date and info
*and your desired rank title

Attach your avatar to the e-mail. Special rank is the title under your name on the left side of the forum, above the avatar, and I suggest you keep it short so it does not run into the border. Examples: Silent Runner, Lucky Captain, The Skipper, etc. Try to keep it naval, if you can. Avatars must be 60x60 in gif or jpg format, no exceptions. And please, no scantily clad women or really freaky stuff. We're a serious bunch of nuts here.

The donation is helpful, needed, and it gives special rank some meaning: you're not just another sailor here, you're a supporter.

Thanks!
Forum Admin

Donation page: http://www.subsim.com/sh2fleet_forms/donation.htm

:gulp:

[Duncan Idaho]

Hey thanks Neal! Thanks also for changing the title from Mboy, too.

[Bellman]

One very satisfied customer here - thanks Neal.

You've seen that link at the top right ' Support Subsim. Com ' give it a whirl.
Where would we be without this fantastic site ?

Motto is - 'You look after them and they'll look after you !!'

Maybe there will be a competition soon for the funniest support avatar..... Can you beat the "Penguin Slapper' ?
Lets see some originality out there. Bang in some bucks and Neal will see you right.

[Neal Stevens]

Avatar...signature...what's it all mean??



Signature: you can add this in your Profile:
http://www.subsim.com/phpBB/profile.php?mode=editprofile

Avatar, that's determined by your rank and forum activity, deeds, etc. To get a custom avatar, make a donation to the website

http://www.subsim.com/sh2fleet_forms/donation.htm

and send the RANK name you want plus an image that measures EXACTLY 60x60 pixels to subsim@subsim.com . Thanks!

[Neal Stevens]

A friendly reminder, please keep your signature images to a reasonable size, say 120 high, 400 wide. thanks

http://www.subsim.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=48024&highlight=signature+image+size+limit

[Neal Stevens]

Signature tips:
http://www.ocremix.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=11654&

cheers
Neal