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Gemification of the Mundane Avatars

Discussion in 'Whatnots' started by Taluntain, May 28, 2002.

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  1. Taluntain

    Taluntain Resident Alpha and Omega Staff Member ★ SPS Account Holder Resourceful Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) BoM XenForo Migration Contributor [2015] (for helping support the migration to new forum software!)

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    Remove all ads!
    [​IMG] Well, you've probably noticed it by now. The mundane avatars are no more. It has all been replaced with a ranking system based on gems.

    I have updated the FAQ ( http://www.sorcerers.net/ubb/faq.html ) with info about it, so check that for details. If you have any questions or comments, post here!

    (This won't take effect on all forums immediately, so you might still notice regular avatars in some places for a while.)
     
    Taluntain, May 28, 2002
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  2. Silverblade Guest

    They look a bit strange now, everybody with three gems instead of an avatar, well I guess it takes some time to get used to them.
     
    Silverblade, May 28, 2002
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  3. Z-Layrex Gems: 21/31
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    [​IMG] Again i'm with ya all the way tal. The gems look quite nice.
     
    Z-Layrex, May 28, 2002
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  4. Slith

    Slith Look at me! I have Blue Hands! Veteran

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    All hail the mighty Tal!
     
    Slith, May 28, 2002
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  5. Sniper Gems: 28/31
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    Look at me! Look at me! I'm ... I'm ... quite valuable :D :D
     
    Sniper, May 28, 2002
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  6. Volar Blackmane Gems: 16/31
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    No better way of getting a headache than finding a topic where everyone have gems, then scrolling down quickly, while looking at the gems. In other words - I don't really like them.
     
    Volar Blackmane, May 28, 2002
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  7. DinoTiggy1 Guest

    [​IMG] Awwwwww, I liked the old ones, want them back... NOW:almostmad::aww::aww:
     
    DinoTiggy1, May 28, 2002
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  8. Sir Belisarius

    Sir Belisarius Viconia's Boy Toy Distinguished Member ★ SPS Account Holder

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    [​IMG] LOL!!! I am soooooooooo glad I have a custom avatar!!! I do miss the eyeballs though! I couldn't handle life as a gem.
     
    Sir Belisarius, May 28, 2002
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  9. Master of Nuhn

    Master of Nuhn Wear it like a crown Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    Please promise me we don't get custom (glassfibre) gems!
     
    Master of Nuhn, May 28, 2002
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  10. Gonzago Gems: 14/31
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    If you don't like the gems, there's a one-word solution: DONATE.
     
    Gonzago, May 28, 2002
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  11. Satiana Fearbringer Gems: 11/31
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    Hmmm---donate---been meaning to do that for awhile.
     
    Satiana Fearbringer, May 28, 2002
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  12. Errol Gems: 23/31
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    Gems.....I...I like it Tal!!
    Nice one! Still original and still very good.
    So are we able to choose over to portraits now..i guess that would take a while to implement now.

    Still..Im more special than you! na na na na na naa!

    :D great work Tal!
     
    Errol, May 28, 2002
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  13. Taluntain

    Taluntain Resident Alpha and Omega Staff Member ★ SPS Account Holder Resourceful Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) BoM XenForo Migration Contributor [2015] (for helping support the migration to new forum software!)

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    [​IMG] I've just received a good suggestion, I think. Limit the gems to only one at a time, the latest one. It would definitely cut down the eye strain and distraction of staring at those gems. What do you think?
     
    Taluntain, May 28, 2002
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  14. Lokken Gems: 26/31
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    good idea in my opinion, though I'm a not a gem so.. :)
     
    Lokken, May 28, 2002
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  15. Shadow_Goddess Guest

    LMAO. Great idea Tal! Now all those other boards can be 'envious' of your creativity! ;)
     
    Shadow_Goddess, May 28, 2002
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  16. DeBhaal Stasion Guest

    Im really liking the idea Tal. Makes a lot of sense, and the three gems does hurt the eyes abit.

    Do what you think is right, Im just glad your thoughtful enough to ask our opinions.
     
    DeBhaal Stasion, May 28, 2002
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  17. Mathetais Gems: 28/31
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    Tal ... I like the gemstone idea. Talk about original! I'm honestly going to have to think hard about which gems are more valuable. I never paid that much attention in the game! ;)

    I'm wondering ... when people are acting up on the boards and need their post count reduced ... do they get a big vancant space ... as if they were pick-pocketed? :lol:
     
    Mathetais, May 28, 2002
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  18. kemanmaldea Gems: 12/31
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    Interesting way of doing it Tal. I will have to see how this works,you may get me to work for a custom avatar.
     
    kemanmaldea, May 28, 2002
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    Ragusa Eternal Halfling Paladin Veteran

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    [​IMG] neat idea, I like the gems. They are all smaller than my avatar. Cool :):roll::spin::square:
     
    Ragusa, May 28, 2002
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  20. Earl Grey

    Earl Grey Mmm... hot tea! Veteran

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    [​IMG] My first reaction was one of a minor shock. It's like those who haven't paid money to SP are now clearly branded. I like the system we had.
    If you've decided on using gems it might as well just be one rather than three, I agree on that.

    [This message has been edited by Earl Grey (edited May 28, 2002).]
     
    Earl Grey, May 28, 2002
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