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Alaundo
Head Moderator
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 Posted - 26 Apr 2003 : 11:42:43
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Well Met fellow Scribes
For those who wish to show their own individual portrait ("avatar")
The image must be in the same fantasy portrait style as the current avatars available and as a 64x64 JPEG. You may also state whether you wish your avatar to be exclusive to you or if you would like to share it and make it available for selection.
You must send your avatar to either myself or the Candlekeep Webmaster using the email address to which your member name is registered and also state the member name to which the avatar belongs.
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Alaundo
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Ezindir the dark
Senior Scribe
Norway
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Yasraena
Senior Scribe
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2004 : 04:47:49
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It's not a program Ezindir, it's a file format. Like BMP, TIF, etc. It's generally the most commonly used type of graphic format on the web, next to BMP. The difference between them is that JPEG format is compressed making the files sizes smaller, where BMP is not.
If you have any type of graphic editing program like Paintshop Pro or even the windows Paint program, you can open a digital image and save it as one of these file formats. |
"Nindyn vel'uss malar verin z'klaen tlu kyone ulu naut doera nindel vel'bolen nind malar."
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2004 : 13:15:43
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Actually, one of the most surprising things I learned while working on some new 'tag' additions to a privately maintained Australian HTML version was that GIF images are the most widespread graphical file format. It surprised me because, nearly every compressed image one encounters on the internet is a JPEG file.
This then raises the question...Where are all the GIFs hiding...?
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2004 : 13:23:34
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| From what I've seen over the years, I think JPEGs are used for larger files, and GIFs for smaller ones where the compression doesn't make such a difference. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2004 : 13:39:51
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I can agree with that. Although, I think it has more to do with the fact that JPEGs are the more recent format over the older GIFs, and that they maintain image quality at larger sizes much more accurately than the old style GIFs.
When the internet was still relatively new, and most of it's traffic was between the universities of the many different countries connected, GIF was the only image format used for most images that were sent over the net. Eventually with newer GUIs, the application of more sophisticated and complex image formats became not only available, but also very necessary given what people would choose to send over the internet.
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Zhoth'ilam Folio -- The Electronic Misadventures of a Rambling Sage |
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Ezindir the dark
Senior Scribe
Norway
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jan 2004 : 01:54:09
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I'm not sure I understand what you are asking Ezindir. Are you talking about the images/portraits for your PCs that are included in both the Baldur's Gate, and Icewind Dale games...?
If you are, you'll notice that a number of images from these games already appear within the Candlekeep Avatar catalogue. In fact the avatar image you have at the moment is from BGII.
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Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
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Zhoth'ilam Folio -- The Electronic Misadventures of a Rambling Sage |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jan 2004 : 02:00:43
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| Yes Sage, but he wants to use a custom avatar portait. |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Ezindir the dark
Senior Scribe
Norway
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jan 2004 : 16:50:25
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Originally posted by The Sage
I can agree with that. Although, I think it has more to do with the fact that JPEGs are the more recent format over the older GIFs, and that they maintain image quality at larger sizes much more accurately than the old style GIFs.
When the internet was still relatively new, and most of it's traffic was between the universities of the many different countries connected, GIF was the only image format used for most images that were sent over the net. Eventually with newer GUIs, the application of more sophisticated and complex image formats became not only available, but also very necessary given what people would choose to send over the internet.
Well, if you look, you'll find that all the small images here on Candlekeep (such as the rank stars, the icons over a post, emoticons, etc.) are all in .gif format. |
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EcThelion
Learned Scribe
Norway
323 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jan 2004 : 16:51:07
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I suddently got this urge to use Joneleth as my Avatar...
What!? Hes cool. |
Ec'Thelion, formerly known as Forgotten One, now known as Ec'Thelion the Overpowered.
Currently not all that active. I'm preoccupied with Warcraft III for the moment. Bite me :P |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jan 2004 : 05:51:53
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Originally posted by Bookwyrm
quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
I can agree with that. Although, I think it has more to do with the fact that JPEGs are the more recent format over the older GIFs, and that they maintain image quality at larger sizes much more accurately than the old style GIFs.
When the internet was still relatively new, and most of it's traffic was between the universities of the many different countries connected, GIF was the only image format used for most images that were sent over the net. Eventually with newer GUIs, the application of more sophisticated and complex image formats became not only available, but also very necessary given what people would choose to send over the internet.
Well, if you look, you'll find that all the small images here on Candlekeep (such as the rank stars, the icons over a post, emoticons, etc.) are all in .gif format.
Okay then, question asked, question answered.
I was actually thinking that anyway. Oh well...
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Zhoth'ilam Folio -- The Electronic Misadventures of a Rambling Sage |
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Ezindir the dark
Senior Scribe
Norway
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jan 2004 : 22:11:39
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Originally posted by Ezindir the dark
Yes, indeed,
but lets keep too the topic. Would it worlk with a picture in the same size as a baldurs gate pic. (Small one)?
Well met
If your picture is resized to 64x64 then it will be just fine, Ezindir the dark.  |
Alaundo
Candlekeep Forums Head Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
http://www.candlekeep.com -- Candlekeep Forum Code of Conduct
An Introduction to Candlekeep - by Ed Greenwood
The Candlekeep Compendium - Tomes of Realmslore penned by Scribes of Candlekeep
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jan 2004 : 00:59:40
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Actually, I'll take this opportunity to ask...
Alaundo, did you ever receive the new 'image' for my avatar?. I only ask because I am curious to hear whether you think it is appropriate for a fine site such as we have here at Candlekeep.
Plus, with all the email trouble I've been having of late, it helps to actually hear from certain individuals, about whether they have received the mail I have sent out to them...
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"So Saith Ed" -- the collected Candlekeep replies of Ed Greenwood
Zhoth'ilam Folio -- The Electronic Misadventures of a Rambling Sage |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jan 2004 : 03:23:02
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| Erm, I have avatar resizing issues. My picture is extremely big, and I only want o use the face, reduced in size of course. Sage, mayhaps you would be able to assist me in this endeavor? I could send you a copy of the picture if you would like to help....... |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jan 2004 : 03:49:12
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| Alright, but your e-mail address would be??? I can't send a picture over Candlekeep mail. |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Ezindir the dark
Senior Scribe
Norway
603 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jan 2004 : 18:43:30
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| Its okey Sage. I am not mad or anything becouse i am now playing NwN, but when I am done withb it..... Just messing, but I am just making sure you have not forgotten me, and can I ask you the same as Shade, feel free too say no, but I have problems too, all I need is too resize I image so it fits in too Candlekeep, but the onley picture programm I have is paint, and I do not know how much 64 pixels are. You can also post an exsample picture if you want. |
Learn about the Ways of Vhaeraun .
- Check out my bio, majore update
- The Wanderers Quest
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Ezindir the dark
Senior Scribe
Norway
603 Posts |
Posted - 31 Jan 2004 : 14:43:41
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| Yes feel free too shear them with me. I tried too download photoshop, or was it Paint shop pro? No matter, I got problems anyway. I'l mail it too you, but can you tell me if you havent got it on friday? |
Learn about the Ways of Vhaeraun .
- Check out my bio, majore update
- The Wanderers Quest
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 31 Jan 2004 : 19:52:57
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| Sage, the picture is sent. Many thanks, and good luck! |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 01 Feb 2004 : 02:23:06
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'Luck'...I don't really believe in Lady Tymora's favor, but I appreciate the sentiment nonetheless.
Anyway, I should have something for you soon. I must say though, it's a rather interesting image...
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Zhoth'ilam Folio -- The Electronic Misadventures of a Rambling Sage |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 01 Feb 2004 : 02:38:39
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Glad you like. Its a picture of my deity, Vhaeraun, The Masked Lord. There he is in all his glory!  Anyways, may The Masked God of Night watch over you, little gnome...... |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 01 Feb 2004 : 05:26:50
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Honestly, I can't remember, though it is used throughout the internet. No disrespect meant Sage...... |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 01 Feb 2004 : 15:26:11
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| Oh. I'm not aware of any other place. However, I have another picture ready should anything go wrong with the first one. |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Lord Nasher Alagondar
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 01 Feb 2004 : 20:16:23
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Alaundo, did you receive the custom avatar I sent over e-mail? I'm sorry my e-mail is not working correctly, so you can't send a reply, but please tell me if anything is wrong with the picture in this post, or if it is acceptable.
Many thanks. |
"Very well, I am admittedly not as traditional in my methodology as you are. So what? The end result is all the same: target ceases to exist. If I happen to use a bit more flair, and a little less stealth to go about it, so be it. If drow were truly meant to skulk within the shadows, we'd not have stark white hair, now would we? Long gone are my days of creeping in the shadows and hiding in wait. Those means are for beings of a cowardly bent. We Bladesingers are risen above such dribble. So saying, it is boldly into the fray I shall go; if I should come to meet my maker, I will at least have done so with a sense of pride and dignity that your ilk will never truly understand. Now go back to hiding in your dark recesses, pathetic mewling...."~Vesz'aun Auvryath |
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