INSTRUCTIONS on how to use the new forum

Memnoch · 02-28-2001, 08:10 AM

Since I'm supposed to be testing and am running out of things to talk to myself about

I thought I would post some tips on the UBB forums for those who aren't used to them. I'm also testing if this list below works:

They have flood control activated meaning that you can't rapid post and overwhelm the server. This I think was the cause of our last two crashes.
The syntax to call up images is slightly different. It uses UBB code instead of Ultraboard code. Click on the "UBB Code is ON" to the left of the message box when you create a new post or reply to a post.
Like the old board you can call animated gifs into your sig. But it may be a good idea to crop/resize any large ones, just so that they don't take forever to load.
You can jump between forums using the selection box on the bottom right hand side of the screen.
The search function works like a dream.
The front page is a lot longer so a lot more posts can be displayed.[/list]
If I think of any more I'll add to this list.

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[This message has been edited by Memnoch (edited 02-28-2001).]

Memnoch · 03-01-2001, 04:58 AM

First ever BUMP on this forum!

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Memnoch · 03-01-2001, 09:51 AM

Bumping this because a lot of people are asking questions on how to use the new forum.

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Gray Mage · 03-01-2001, 09:58 AM

Memnoch: Quick question, I'm new to this, and was wondering about changing font size and color. Is there a place I can go to learn the code.
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thanks, in advance for your help

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WOLFGIR · 03-01-2001, 10:02 AM

Hi gray mage!
You have to use Html commands wiyh <> and use the font, and size="7" for example, color="red" and so on. Try to test around a little and edit your own post or a reply.
Good to see you

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Stealthy · 03-01-2001, 10:10 AM

LOL Memnoch, love the voiceover. Unfortunately I had my surround sound speakers up loud and my wife came rushing in thinking I was surfing the porn sites!

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Still using Charlie's Shite Invisibility Potion

Gray Mage · 03-01-2001, 10:12 AM

OOps!!

Memnoch · 03-01-2001, 10:21 AM

Sorry, I tried to edit that voice out and it wouldn't let me

As part of my testing the forum earlier this week embedded some sound files to posts to see the impact on load times etc. But tonight Ziroc told me no HTML sound commands because they can drastically slow down the server, so that will be the last one!

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Memnoch · 03-01-2001, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gray Mage:
Memnoch: Quick question, I'm new to this, and was wondering about changing font size and color. Is there a place I can go to learn the code.
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thanks, in advance for your help

Gray mage, I answered you on another post. You need to use HTML. Go to www.angelfire.com and find a link on basic HTML, it will give you the syntax.

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Memnoch · 03-01-2001, 08:35 PM

Bumping for people who aren't reading this and getting their sigs etc wrong using the old Ultraboard syntax.

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02-28-2001, 08:10 AM	#1
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	Since I'm supposed to be testing and am running out of things to talk to myself about I thought I would post some tips on the UBB forums for those who aren't used to them. I'm also testing if this list below works: They have flood control activated meaning that you can't rapid post and overwhelm the server. This I think was the cause of our last two crashes. The syntax to call up images is slightly different. It uses UBB code instead of Ultraboard code. Click on the "UBB Code is ON" to the left of the message box when you create a new post or reply to a post. Like the old board you can call animated gifs into your sig. But it may be a good idea to crop/resize any large ones, just so that they don't take forever to load. You can jump between forums using the selection box on the bottom right hand side of the screen. The search function works like a dream. The front page is a lot longer so a lot more posts can be displayed.[/list] If I think of any more I'll add to this list. ------------------ Memnoch - Custodian of the Holy Flame [This message has been edited by Memnoch (edited 02-28-2001).]

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03-01-2001, 04:58 AM	#2
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	First ever BUMP on this forum! ------------------ Memnoch - Custodian of the Holy Flame [This message has been edited by Ziroc (edited 03-02-2001).]

03-01-2001, 09:51 AM	#3
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	Bumping this because a lot of people are asking questions on how to use the new forum. ------------------ Memnoch - Custodian of the Holy Flame

03-01-2001, 09:58 AM	#4
Gray Mage Banned User Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 999	Memnoch: Quick question, I'm new to this, and was wondering about changing font size and color. Is there a place I can go to learn the code. > > thanks, in advance for your help ------------------ Feel My Power

03-01-2001, 10:02 AM	#5
WOLFGIR Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Sweden Age: 50 Posts: 3,450	Hi gray mage! You have to use Html commands wiyh <> and use the font, and size="7" for example, color="red" and so on. Try to test around a little and edit your own post or a reply. Good to see you ------------------ ::WOLFGIR::

03-01-2001, 10:10 AM	#6
Stealthy Avatar Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Dundee in Bonnie Scotland Posts: 543	LOL Memnoch, love the voiceover. Unfortunately I had my surround sound speakers up loud and my wife came rushing in thinking I was surfing the porn sites! ------------------ Still using Charlie's Shite Invisibility Potion

03-01-2001, 10:12 AM	#7
Gray Mage Banned User Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 999	OOps!!

03-01-2001, 10:21 AM	#8
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	Sorry, I tried to edit that voice out and it wouldn't let me As part of my testing the forum earlier this week embedded some sound files to posts to see the impact on load times etc. But tonight Ziroc told me no HTML sound commands because they can drastically slow down the server, so that will be the last one! ------------------ Memnoch - Custodian of the Holy Flame

03-01-2001, 08:35 PM	#10
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	Bumping for people who aren't reading this and getting their sigs etc wrong using the old Ultraboard syntax. ------------------ Memnoch - Custodian of the Holy Flame

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