FYI: New signature rules

Gizzmoe · 06-10-07, 09:29 AM

Hi! Here are the new rules regarding signatures.

The maximum allowed size for signature images is 400x120, the signature filesize must not exceed 100kB (under 50kB is preffered), and the whole signature must not be higher than 150 pixels. Animated sigs are allowed.

If you are unsure if your signature is within those limits, please post a message here and a moderator will check it, or use the below examples for comparison.

If your current signature is only 20% wider and/or 10% higher than allowed you don´t need to change it.

This is an example of a 400x120 signature:

This is a signature that´s about 150 pixels high:

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Text 1
Text 2

The Avon Lady · 06-10-07, 09:31 AM

What about me, boss?

Gizzmoe · 06-10-07, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Avon Lady

What about me, boss?

137kB in total, please find a smaller annoying GIF!

elite_hunter_sh3 · 06-10-07, 11:37 AM

o comeone... now its being reduced more??????

edit: wait i jumped to conclusions.. saw the 20%/10% rule... nvm...

Gizzmoe · 06-10-07, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elite_hunter_sh3

o comeone... now its being reduced more??????

edit: wait i jumped to conclusions.. saw the 20%/10% rule... nvm...

You´ve missed the "filesize must not exceed 100kB" part. Your signature is 2.2MB.

Letum · 06-10-07, 12:02 PM

mmm...I have ad-blocked almost all animated Sigs apart from those little flags. Too distracting.

Which is a shame as I find Sig's very useful for remembering who people are.

Reaves · 06-12-07, 12:05 AM

Done but my ensign looks really small.

Elite Hunter: Your sig is just too big. I don't mind animations but movies? :hmm: Nice but at work it takes a long time to load, even on ADSL 250...

Fish · 06-12-07, 10:10 AM

Is there a easy way to minimize a pic?

danlisa · 06-12-07, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fish

Is there a easy way to minimize a pic?

What exactly do you mean?

Resize or compress?

You can use a free image suite (i.e Infran view or GIMP) to resize your image. You can do this by setting your own pixel dimensions or by manually dragging corners. Sometimes, cropping maybe your best choice as if you just resize you may experience some distortion/warping of the original.

To compress your JPG, you can use the same programs and when choosing 'save as jpg' set your compression percentage before saving. Usually 70-80% will still keep the image sharp and without pixelation.

Fish · 06-13-07, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danlisa

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fish

Is there a easy way to minimize a pic?

What exactly do you mean?

Resize or compress?

You can use a free image suite (i.e Infran view or GIMP) to resize your image. You can do this by setting your own pixel dimensions or by manually dragging corners. Sometimes, cropping maybe your best choice as if you just resize you may experience some distortion/warping of the original.

To compress your JPG, you can use the same programs and when choosing 'save as jpg' set your compression percentage before saving. Usually 70-80% will still keep the image sharp and without pixelation.

Thanks mate.

Takeda Shingen · 06-14-07, 06:47 AM

I have removed the off topic items in this discussion. Make your own threads in which to cry like small children.

06-10-07, 09:29 AM	#1
Gizzmoe Silent Hunter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 3,668 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	FYI: New signature rules Hi! Here are the new rules regarding signatures. The maximum allowed size for signature images is 400x120, the signature filesize must not exceed 100kB (under 50kB is preffered), and the whole signature must not be higher than 150 pixels. Animated sigs are allowed. If you are unsure if your signature is within those limits, please post a message here and a moderator will check it, or use the below examples for comparison. If your current signature is only 20% wider and/or 10% higher than allowed you don´t need to change it. This is an example of a 400x120 signature: This is a signature that´s about 150 pixels high: --- Text 1 Text 2

06-10-07, 09:31 AM	#2
The Avon Lady Über Mom Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 6,147 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	What about me, boss? __________________ "Victory will come to us from the wombs of our women." - Houari Boumedienne, President of Algeria, Speech before the UN, 1974

06-10-07, 12:02 PM	#6
Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	mmm...I have ad-blocked almost all animated Sigs apart from those little flags. Too distracting. Which is a shame as I find Sig's very useful for remembering who people are. __________________

06-12-07, 12:05 AM	#7
Reaves The Old Man Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,509 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Done but my ensign looks really small. Elite Hunter: Your sig is just too big. I don't mind animations but movies? :hmm: Nice but at work it takes a long time to load, even on ADSL 250... __________________

06-10-07, 11:37 AM	#4
elite_hunter_sh3 The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,376 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	o comeone... now its being reduced more?????? edit: wait i jumped to conclusions.. saw the 20%/10% rule... nvm...

06-12-07, 10:10 AM	#8
Fish Eternal Patrol Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,923 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Is there a easy way to minimize a pic?

06-14-07, 06:47 AM	#11
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I have removed the off topic items in this discussion. Make your own threads in which to cry like small children.