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[Fairmaiden]

Can someone please tell me where I can get an avatar picture from? Thanx.

[Rob-hin]

Do a search on google or another site.
Make sure it's the right size.
(use the attachment; select it so see it since it's white)

You can edit a picture you have too.

[Vicsun]

Go on google and search for forum avatars. That's where I got mine from. There have also been several threads in the forum(this one from the top of my head)

edit => The size of the avatar has to be 50x50 pixels or less. You can always make the picture smaller in paint if the one you have is too big.

[Rob-hin]

You can also go to another forum and steal one there!

[Vicsun]

Or you can always steal an avatar from another member. (S)he won't mind

[Rob-hin]

Indeed, it's been done before.
While you are at it, perhaps you can edit an x-mas hat on it too!

[Vicsun]

I think it's kinda late for x-mas hats. I would switch back to my wolf but I can't find the original picture. Must've deleted it in one of my cleaning frenzies

@Fairmaide:
A site dedicated to avatars.

[Bloodmist]

Here's a very good program for re-sizing your picture to 50x50. It doesn't crop, but re-scale it, wich is ver nice compared to programs like Paintshop Pro wich removes parts of the picture, instead of just making it a smaller copy.

[Askal]

When you're doing your google search, you might want to try making it specific. I got this one after I tried "M:TG avatars". I even found some punk avatars but they feel kinda lost in this forum so i opted for the creepy animated gif instead.

[Fairmaiden]

Thankyou all - I shall now go figure.

[Askal]

Oh...forgot to say you can get any old pic you like and scale it down (MS Photo editor does a good job). My first avatar was a siberian husky i ripped of a Snowdogs advert.

If you decide on an animated gif file and need to scale it up or down to fit 50 x 50 pixels, I suggest Adobe ImageReady so you can just enter the 50 X 50 pixel values. Stress free all the way.

Finally, if you REALLY want to broaden your avatar horizons. You can do Google searches for "Buddy Icons" instead of using "avatars."

Hope this saves you some time choosing an avatar.

[Bloodmist]

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Originally posted by Fairmaiden Thankyou all - I shall now go figure.

You're welcome. Please, come to the madness of SYM again

[Tybaltus]

You could even ask certain members to find one for you. I am among those who will happily search for one. Because I have no life, and I need to kill time.

[Robnark]

did you have anything particular in mind? i can make an avatar and put a hat on it in two minutes flat. i used a stopwatch.

and i need something to do...

why not make it a competition?

[Tybaltus]

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Originally posted by Robnark did you have anything particular in mind? i can make an avatar and put a hat on it in two minutes flat. i used a stopwatch.

No more hats! Besides....Christmas is over. We dont need the decorations for another 11 months.