Ok newcomers, i know how it is to be new to this site, some of you don't even read the thread subjects or the red stick'd threads before making a new thread, thus 'causing unnecessary spam and eyesore, not to mention, a waste of time. So in this thread, i'll explain everything you need and wanted to know about how to do things around here on MT ok?
I've seen what people wanted help with the most, so i've accumulated all the necessary help instructions and whatsoever in a logic and organized system. So if you noobs won't read the policies and stuff in the Support page, then help others and read through this thread aye? That's the least you can do for us others for now. I'll do my part and post this, you'll do your part and read this. Ready?
!Note: Please take your time and visit the links below for the latest updates and
information regarding important areas on MiniTokyo. Thank you for your time =]
- http://support.minitokyo.net/ ~ Issues concerning
MiniTokyo's Support and Policy etc.
- http://forum.minitokyo.net/showthread/10833/ ~ Issues concerning
the Gallery and Submissions
PS. This thread can and will be updated from time to time due to correction and changes. Also thanks to the mods and/or admins for sticking this thread up.
Have a nice day.
Yours truly, Kickass Superguy Xan! =]
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MT HELP INDEX
General
- 1. How do I access the gallery scans?
- 2. How do I level up?
- 3. Is there an additional "White" MT Skin?
- 4. Is there a Search function?
- 5. Is there a Shoutbox?
- 6. How can i view and send Private Messages?
- 7. What is Spam, Leeching and Ripping?
- 8. Where can I find MT's Support page?
Forum & Gallery Related
- 9. How do I view all the posts and comments that i've made?
- 10. How do I make a new forum thread?
- 11. What are signatures and avatars?
- 12. How do I make a signature and avatar?
- 13. How do I upload a signature and avatar?
About Userpages #1 - Content
- 14. How do I make my own custom Userpage?
- 15. What is XHTML, HTML and tags?
- 16. What are the tags for putting images on my Userpage?
- 17. What are the tags for putting music on my Userpage?
- 18. What are the tags for putting links on my Userpage?
- 19. How do i set up my own Personal Photo on my Userpage?
About Userpages #2 - Layout
- 20. How do i make my own Userpage Skins?
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General
1. Q: How do I access the gallery scans?
A: You can't download or view the gallery scans until you've reached
Level 10.
2. Q: How do I level up?
A: You can gain levels if you participate and are active in the Forums. You can also Submit Gallery Items
and/or Reviews to go up a few levels. But remember, submitting bad quality or
ripped gallery items will 'cause your submissions to be deleted and you losing all the levels you've gained
from your submissions.
3. Q: Is there an additional "White" MT Skin?
A: Yes there is! You can change your ordinary MT Blue skin to a cooler skin, the White skin. But remember, the
White skin isn't available to you until you've reached Level 35.
4. Q: Is there a Search function?
A: If you want to search for members, gallery items and/or forum threads, then
scroll up to the top right side of this page to find the Search function. You
can also press Alt + S to access the Search function faster.
5. Q: Is there a Shoutbox?
A: Yes there's a Shoutbox. You need to be at Level 50 to be able to see it. But remember, spamming the shoutbox will 'cause you getting banned
from MiniTokyo either permanent or temporary.
6. Q: How can i view and send Private Messages?
A: Private Messages (PM) are available
for you at any time from anywhere. This function enables you to communicate with someone else in private if you
don't want to discuss a certain subject in the public. There's a few different ways to send and/or view your
messages:
- You can access the Private Messages through the link in the left menu.
- You can access the Private Messages through any userpage's personal
status table.
7. Q: What is Spam, Leeching and Ripping?
A: Spam are slang for unnecessary,
trivial and/or frequent entries, be it on this or on any other forum.
Leeching are slang for taking up unnecessary bandwidth, thus 'causing a
major slowdown for other people.
Ripping are slang for cloning and/or stealing other peoples arts and/or works
without permission.
8. Q: Where can I find MT's Support page?
A: You can find it by scrolling all the way up to the top of this page, there
you'll find a small menu saying Minitokyo | Gallery | Forum | Reviews |
Support. Click on Support to enter MT's Support page. Here's a
reference to the Support page: http://support.minitokyo.net
Forum & Gallery Related
9. Q: How do I view all the posts and comments that i've made?
A: If you want to see all the accumulated gallery comments and/or forum entries
that you've ever made, you can easily do this through your userpage. Go to your userpage, look at the left tables
and you'll see your personal status. There's two links; Gallery Posts
Made and Forum Posts Made. Click any of these two links to view.
10. Q: How do I make a new forum thread?
A: Enter any forum you want to participate in, then scroll down to the bottom of
the page and you'll see a form where you can enter your thread Subject and
Comment. You can also create a Poll by
clicking on the Show Poll Options link. When you're done, click on Submit and you'll be transferred to your new thread. But remember, spamming the
forums with too many trivial and unnecessary threads can and will 'cause you getting banned and/or muted.
11. Q: What are signatures and avatars?
A: Signatures (Sig/Sign) are the wide
images that represents you and makes you unique. These signs are automatically placed below the forum entries that you
post. Avatars (Ava/Av) are the small and square images positioned at the right
side of your posts below your username.
Signature specifications: 486x60 / .gif only / 30 kb.
Avatar specifications: 50x50 / .jpg and .gif / ??? kb.
12. Q: How do I make a signature and avatar?
A: You can make your own signatures and avatars using any good Image editing
program, although the most used and recommended program is Adobe Photoshop. Create your signs and avs using the
specifications above. You can also create animated signs and avs, but remember to maintain the filesize, it cannot
exceed 30 kb.
Another option is that if you don't know how to make your own sign/av, then you can make a request through MT's Sign/Av Maker Team, and let them make the avatars and signatures for you, here's a reference to their thread: http://forum.minitokyo.net/showthread/6143/
13. Q: How do I upload a signature and avatar?
A: To upload your sign, you'll have to click the Browsing and Appearance link in your main menu at the top left of this page. You'll be transferred
to your Browsing and Appearance Settings, from there, you'll see a header
called Appearance. Here you can upload your signature and modify your signature
text in any way. Remember, after you've successfully uploaded your signature, you need to put the bbCode [sigimg] inside your Signature.
To upload your av, you'll have to click the Personal Settings link in your main menu at the top left of this page. You'll be transferred to your Personal Settings, from there, scroll down to the bottom of the page and you'll see the Avatar and Photo header. Upload your own avatar and you're done.
About Userpages #1 - Content
14. Q: How do I make my own custom Userpage?
A: To customize your userpage, you'll have to click the Customize Userpage: Content link in your main menu at the top left of this page.
You'll be transferred to your userpage content page, from there, you'll have to create your userpage using
XHTML and/or HTML. You can insert a
default XHTML template through your userpage content page.
Another option is that if you don't know how to make your own userpage using XHTML or HTML, then you can make a request through MT's Userpage Design Group, and let them make the userpage for you, here's a reference to their thread: http://forum.minitokyo.net//showthread/6470/
15. Q: What is XHTML, HTML and tags?
A: XHTML (The Extensible HyperText Markup
Language) and HTML (HyperText Markup Language) can be defined as
webpage-programming languages. All the sites you see when surfing the net, are built using either XHTML or HTML. To add more coolness and
pawness to a site, you can spice it up using Cascaded Style Sheets (CSS), Script Languages and/or Flash etcetera. Tags are the different XHTML- and HTML-codes.
16. Q: What are the tags for putting images on my Userpage?
A: To put images in your userpage content, you'll have to put the tags
below, anywhere within the <body> and </body> tags:
<img src="http://link_to_image_here.jpg">
Remember, do not put any offensive and/or x-rated images on your userpage as this will 'cause your account being suspended and/or deleted.
17. Q: What are the tags for putting music on my Userpage?
A: To put background music in your userpage content, you'll have to put the
tags below, anywhere within the <body> and </body> tags:
<embed src="http://link_to_music_here.mp3" autostart=true loop=true
hidden=true></embed>
<noembed><bgsound src="http://link_to_music_here.mp3"
loop=infinite></noembed>
The first embed line are for Netscape and other browser users. The second noembed line are for Internet Explorer users. If you want to give your music a smooth flow on your userpage, it's mandatory to have both lines. But remember, not everyone likes the music you like, so you might consider turning the hidden-attribute to false, doing this enables the visitor to toggle the music on and off.
18. Q: What are the tags for putting links on my Userpage?
A: To put links in your userpage content, you'll have to put the tags below,
anywhere within the <body> and </body> tags:
Tags to generate a simple link:
<a href="http://www.link.here.net">Click this
link</a>
Tags to generate an image link:
<a href=http://www.link.here.net"><img
src="http://link_to_image_here.jpg"></a>
19. Q: How do i set up my own Personal Photo on my Userpage?
A: Please refer to question 9: How do I upload a
signature and avatar?
About Userpages #2 - Layout
20. Q: How do i make my own Userpage Skins?
A: Here's the reference to exentric's Custom Userpage Layout
Tutorial, a comprehensive tutorial on how to customize your very own userpage layout.
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