Rules for Avatar?

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So, I've been advised that I need an avatar for use on the site.

I have friends that are WoT artists (both licensed and otherwise) that I can ask for help in making/selecting one.
So, that possibly checks the artist's permission box.

My own skills in that department are limited, but I can resize images like a champ.
So, no issue with that requirement.

Are there any other restrictions/rules, that I need to be aware of?
 

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You can read everything in the appropriate section of the Membership Manual. :pleased-1: Everything is there, and since you have read it, I would say that is about it: Make sure it's approved by the artist, that it's 110x170 in size, that no one else is using it, and that it is humanoid.

There are a few people around here that have albums with unused - and approved - avatars that you can choose from, if making one turns out to be too much of a hassle.
 

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Basically you got the concept right, it would be great if your friends make one for you/ allow you to use one they created. This perfectly covers the permission part. Have in mind the dimensions are 110x170 pixels since you are thinking of resize it yourself.

Additional rules are that the avatar should not be used by another member (which won't be a problem if you get one unique, especially made for you) and it should be a human or at least human-like ;) I think this is all.

PS: Apparently Luna Sedai posted while I was typing :laugh:
 

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That makes you no less right, though. :pleased-1:
 
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Thank you, Luna Sedai and Sailea Sedai.
I was having some difficulty finding this section in the manual, but it is exactly the information I was looking for.
 

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No problem, I am glad we managed to help you :) If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask

Oh, and I am not an Aes Sedai so just Sailea :pleased-1:
 

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Yeah, a spammy person I am :laugh:
 
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I need help choosing a new avatar. I'd rather have a simple black and white one; but cannot seem to find the right sites. Please advise this ignorant citizen :)
 

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Avatars should be 110x170px (people here can resize it for you, if you'd like).

Popular sites to choose from are DeviantArt.com, Epilogue.net, and Elfwood.com, but you can go anywhere. We do require that you ask the artist to use the art, unless they mention somewhere that it's free for people to use.
 
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Avatars should be 110x170px (people here can resize it for you, if you'd like).

Popular sites to choose from are DeviantArt.com, Epilogue.net, and Elfwood.com, but you can go anywhere. We do require that you ask the artist to use the art, unless they mention somewhere that it's free for people to use.

Thank you :) I'll check them out and see if I can find a good one for me.
 
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I need help choosing a new avatar. I'd rather have a simple black and white one; but cannot seem to find the right sites. Please advise this ignorant citizen :)

Ariel Burgess creates some great WoT fan art, she's the one who created my avatar. If you find something of hers that you like and message her on Facebook she'll likely give you permission to use it :)
 
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Ariel Burgess creates some great WoT fan art, she's the one who created my avatar. If you find something of hers that you like and message her on Facebook she'll likely give you permission to use it :)

Thanks :)
 

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It should be noted that if the person who drew your avatar has been dead for at least a century, you really don't need anyone's permission.

It's how I got my avatar :p
 
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It should be noted that if the person who drew your avatar has been dead for at least a century, you really don't need anyone's permission.

It's how I got my avatar :p

I probably laughed at this more than I should have.


Good luck finding an avatar!
 

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<--- best example of "human" like :) I meaning my avatar.
 
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