Avatar Sizes

Post by **kevinswatch** » Tue May 17, 2005 5:46 pm

So, this is mainly just a polite reminder and request, but could we set an official size limit on avatars? I don't know if we've ever talked about it in the past, but it would probably be a good idea to make some sort of limit so we don't have people making overly large ones all the time. So can we all agree on a limit of avatars that are no bigger than 150 wide and 200 tall? This is mainly to respect people with slow modems or low resolution screens. We'll welcome any comments people may have about this, though. Thanks.-jay

Post by **drew** » Tue May 17, 2005 7:00 pm

Mine's a link..is it too big..if so I'll change it.

Post by **ur-bane** » Tue May 17, 2005 7:09 pm

I think Edgetars are just about 200 tall and 150 wide. I think that is the size jay is referring to. If it's bigger than an Edgetar, it's too big.

But maybe we can shrink Edgetars down to 120 X 150 or so if they are a 56k or low-res issue.

BTW....I'll also change my sig image if that is a problem.

Post by **Edge** » Tue May 17, 2005 7:50 pm

Yeah, 95% of all edgetars are 200 x 150, and none are bigger than that.

If anyone wants theirs smaller, pm me.

Drew: your av is 146 x 216... what's 16 pixels between friends?

Post by **Alynna Lis Eachann** » Tue May 17, 2005 8:16 pm

The height is really not an issue, because few people have anything over 200. It's the width that is a problem: the wider the picture, the more you have to scroll over to read the text. It clutters the screen and makes reading a hassle.

Post by **drew** » Tue May 17, 2005 9:25 pm

Edge, why don't you make me a cool cartoon looking truck? Appropriately sized?

Post by **Loredoctor** » Wed May 18, 2005 1:16 am

Finally, we have a standard.

Post by **danlo** » Wed May 18, 2005 1:45 am

I really dig this Walken phase you're on, man

Post by **Loredoctor** » Wed May 18, 2005 1:56 am

Post by **ur-bane** » Wed May 18, 2005 11:00 am

I get a laugh when I see that avatar...for some reason I can't help but chuckle when I see CW. Especially in that top hat.

Post by **dANdeLION** » Wed May 18, 2005 11:41 am

How about 150 tall by 200 wide?

Post by **wayfriend** » Wed May 18, 2005 1:28 pm

Can anyone recommend a means to get a 150x200 pixel avatar? Hopefully one that doesn't suggest subscribing to a web hosting service just for the sake of one image file?

Post by **ur-bane** » Wed May 18, 2005 1:42 pm

Edge hosts his images.

But if you want a non-edgetar avatar, I'll upload it to my site and give you the URL.
(I have about 1900Mb unused space on my site)

Or, MSNGroups hosts 3Mb of space for free, which should be plenty of room for your avatar.

Post by **High Lord Tolkien** » Wed May 18, 2005 1:49 pm

Wayfriend wrote:Can anyone recommend a means to get a 150x200 pixel avatar? Hopefully one that doesn't suggest subscribing to a web hosting service just for the sake of one image file?

img94.exs.cx/

I use this.
No need to register or any crap like that.
It's as easy as browsing to the image/avatar on your hard drive and uploading it.
You are then given an url that you can use for your avatar.
I don't know how long it lasts but I've had images stay there for over a year now.
And if it does gets deleted you can just do it again.

Post by **Edge** » Wed May 18, 2005 6:57 pm

I host my images, including edgetars, on ImageShack - www.imageshack.us./

Free, & reliable.

Post by **wayfriend** » Wed May 18, 2005 8:39 pm

Thanks! I have a Magitar now.

Post by **ur-bane** » Wed May 18, 2005 10:20 pm

Very nice, Wayfriend. I commend you on your avatar!
Now, as to the "Magitar" name? Hmmm?

Post by **wayfriend** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 3:32 pm

My new avatar is not wider or higher than others I could point to.

Post by **kevinswatch** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 3:37 pm

Satire, hm? Heh.-jay

Post by **The Laughing Man** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 11:02 pm

now THAT is funny, WF!

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