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| RPGmaker 2000/2003 Events |
| How do I make one event follow another event? A simple event-following system... First, know the appropriate variables you'll need to use. As in, calculating the deltaX and deltaY (this minus other) of one event relative to another. (Use the Set Variable->Event->X/Y coord and all that fun stuff) Then calculate the absolute value of each delta and store them elsewhere. The hard part is turning those into information on where the other event is located. From there, determining direction... Bit of pseudocode: FORK if absDeltaX > absDeltaY //This fork is for the greatest magnitude --FORK if deltaX > 0 ---//Indicates that the event is to the left with RM's coord system, origin upper left ----Move this event left --ELSE ----Move this event right ELSE --FORK if deltaY > 0 ----Move this event up --ELSE ----Move this event down Back to top |
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| RPGmaker 2000/2003 CBS/CMS FAQ |
| How do I display a variable using pictures? This is an exercise in digit isolation. You need to turn a 3-digit number into 3 1-digit numbers for display. You know how to display 1-digit, right? Okay, first the ones place. RM2K/3 has the Modulo command, which is really important. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modulo_operation. Simply modulo the target number by 10, and this will give you the ones place. Tens place is slightly harder... You can modulo by 100, but this gives the sum of the ones place and the tens place. To solve this, mod by 100 and then subtract the ones place. Now this is fine, except you have a 2-digit number. Leave it for now. Hundreds place is essentially the same as tens place. Mod by 1000, and then subtract the ones and tens places. Keep in mind this is a 3-digit number. Now that all numbers are correct except for trailing zeroes, divide the 10place by 10, 100place by 100, etc... Pseudo-code: 1place = target % 10 // "%" is the sign for the mod operator 10place = target % 100 10place = 10place - 1place 100place = target % 1000 100place = 100place - 1place 100place = 100place - 10place 1place = 1place / 1 //Heh 10place = 10place / 10 100place = 100place / 100 Back to top |
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| RPGmaker 2000/2003 Troubleshooting |
| My auto-start events are trigerring in the wrong order. If you're using multiple auto-start events ending with "Delete Event" on the same map, some may need to be in the right order of execution. Auto-starts are triggered in order of event number. Alternatively, you could add a Wait 0.0 on the event you wanted to start later, but it's probably more efficient and reliable to just Ctrl-X EV0001, put it somewhere else, then add in the first-trigger event, and then take the old EV0001 and paste it back. Back to top |
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| Something keeps calling an event/common event and I don't know what! It's a good idea to use Sue445's Project Debugger in this scenario. You can find it at: http://www.wombatrpgs.frih.net/phpBB2/downloads.php?view=detail&df_id=38 Back to top |
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| RPGmaker 2000 Graphics Structure FAQ |
| What is the structure of a Character Set? These are the things that the player and NPCs can look like. You can also use these to make things like switches, flying mountains and security cameras. These are the bread-and-butter of events. Select it from the heroes database or as the graphic of a new event. This template can make eight characters. The first three squares are the backwards animation. The middle one is standing still. The two on either side are with a foot raised, walking. You can do other things with this, but this is the way the animation works. The next three down are for the right facing, then forward, then left. The next block to the right is a new character entirely. Back to top |
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| What is the structure of a Battle Set? These are the images a battle animation can use. Select it on the top dropdown menu when selecting a battle set for a new battle animation. This template consists of sixteen frame options. You then fill in each of these boxes with an image that might display in a battle animation. The crosshairs will help you identify the center. That's all! Back to top |
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| What is the structure of a Battle Backdrop? This can appear as the background in an encounter. Select when making a map's default battle background, or when designing a non-random encounter. To make these you don't need a template, just a 320 x 160 image. Fill it in with whatever you want. Back to top |
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| What is the structure of a Face Set? The faceset are the faces of the heroes, and can be displayed in a message. Select them from the heroes database or from the event command 'Select Face...' This is an easy template. Each template holds sixteen faces. Each block is its own face. Back to top |
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| What is the structure of a Game Over or Title? These are pretty self explanatory. Select which one you use from the System portion of the database. You do not need a template here. Create a new image, 320x240, put in it the screen, and you're done. Back to top |
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| What is the structure of a Monster? These are the graphics of monsters you can meet in battle. Select it from the Monsters portion of the database. You do not need a template here. Create a new image, a small one, something like 100x50 is about a large size enemy. Draw the enemy in this area. Back to top |
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| What is the structure of a Panorama? This can scroll in the background of your map, wherever you put the 'empty' tile in the upper chip. Select it when you make a new map under 'Parallax Background.' You do not need a template for these. Create a new 320x240 image, fill it in with the background, (make sure this links up, i.e., a line that goes off the upper right corner must continue in the lower left,) and you're done! Back to top |
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| Forum Login and Registration Issues |
| Why can't I log in? Have you registered? Seriously, you must register in order to log in. Have you been banned from the board? (A message will be displayed if you have.) If so, you should contact psy_wombats@yahoo.com. If you have registered and are not banned and you still cannot log in then check and double-check your username and password. Usually this is the problem; if not, contact psy_wombats@yahoo.com -- there may be incorrect configuration settings for your account. Back to top |
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| Why do I need to register at all? Registering gives you access to many features of the board, such as arcade, WomBattle, posting in the various forums, attaching items, and multiple usergroups. Registering is just a nice way to keep track of people who come by the board. It takes two minutes, consider it thanks for the support you'll receive here -- it's all we ask. Back to top |
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| Why do I get logged off automatically? If you do not check the Log me in automatically box when you log in, the board will only keep you logged in for a preset time. This prevents misuse of your account by anyone else. To stay logged in, check the box during login. This is not recommended if you access the board from a shared computer, e.g. library, internet cafe, university cluster, etc. If you are running Firefox and cannot log in correctly, (you are automatically logged off), try clearing your cookies and re-logging in. Back to top |
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| How do I prevent my username from appearing in the online user listings? In your profile you will find an option Hide your online status; if you switch this on you'll only appear to board administrators or to yourself. You will be counted as a hidden user. Back to top |
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| I've lost my password! Don't panic! While your password cannot be retrieved it can be reset. To do this go to the login page and click I've forgotten my password. Follow the instructions and you should be back online in no time. Else, contact psy_wombats and your password can be reverted, and then you can specify a new password. Back to top |
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| I registered but cannot log in! First check that you are entering the correct username and password. If they are okay then one of two things may have happened: if COPPA support is enabled and you clicked the I am under 13 years old link while registering then you will have to follow the instructions you received. Back to top |
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| I registered in the past but cannot log in anymore! The most likely reasons for this are: you entered an incorrect username or password (check the email you were sent when you first registered) or psy_wombats has deleted your account for some reason. Try registering again and get involved in discussions. Back to top |
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| Forum User Preferences and settings |
| How do I change my settings? All your settings (if you are registered) are stored in the database. To alter them click the Profile link (generally shown at the top of pages but this may not be the case). This will allow you to change all your settings. Back to top |
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| The times are not correct! The times are almost certainly correct; however, what you may be seeing are times displayed in a timezone different from the one you are in. If this is the case, you should change your profile setting for the timezone to match your particular area, e.g. London, Paris, New York, Sydney, etc. Please note that changing the timezone, like most settings, can only be done by registered users. So if you are not registered, this is a good time to do so, if you pardon the pun! Back to top |
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| I changed the timezone and the time is still wrong! If you are sure you have set the timezone correctly and the time is still different, the most likely answer is daylight savings time (or summer time as it is known in the UK and other places). The board is not designed to handle the changeovers between standard and daylight time so during summer months the time may be an hour different from the real local time. Back to top |
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| My language is not in the list! The most likely reasons for this are either the administrator did not install your language or someone has not translated this board into your language. Try asking the board administrator if they can install the language pack you need or if it does not exist, please feel free to create a new translation. More information can be found at the phpBB Group website (see the link at the bottom of page). Actually, suck it up. If you can read this answer, you'll be fine. Back to top |
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| How do I show an image below my username? There may be two images below a username when viewing posts. The first is an image associated with your rank; generally these take the form of stars or blocks indicating how many posts you have made or your status on the forums. Below this may be a larger image known as an avatar; this is generally unique or personal to each user. It is up to the board administrator to enable avatars and they have a choice over the way in which avatars can be made available. If you are unable to use avatars then this is the decision of the board admin and you should ask them their reasons (we're sure they'll be good!) Back to top |
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| How do I change my rank? In general you cannot directly change the wording of any rank (ranks appear below your username in topics and on your profile depending on the style used). Most boards use ranks to indicate the number of posts you have made and to identify certain users. For example, moderators and administrators may have a special rank. Please do not abuse the board by posting unnecessarily just to increase your rank -- you will probably find the moderator or administrator will simply lower your post count. Back to top |
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| When I click the email link for a user it asks me to log in. Sorry, but only registered users can send email to people via the built-in email form (if the admin has enabled this feature). This is to prevent malicious use of the email system by anonymous users. Back to top |
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| Forum Posting Issues |
| How do I post a topic in a forum? Easy -- click the relevant button on either the forum or topic screens. You may need to register before you can post a message. The facilities available to you are listed at the bottom of the forum and topic screens (the You can post new topics, You can vote in polls, etc. list) Back to top |
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| How do I edit or delete a post? Unless you are the board admin or forum moderator you can only edit or delete your own posts. You can edit a post (sometimes for only a limited time after it was made) by clicking the edit button for the relevant post. If someone has already replied to the post, you will find a small piece of text output below the post when you return to the topic that lists the number of times you edited it. This will only appear if no one has replied; it also will not appear if moderators or administrators edit the post (they should leave a message saying what they altered and why). Please note that normal users cannot delete a post once someone has replied. Back to top |
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| How do I add a signature to my post? To add a signature to a post you must first create one; this is done via your profile. Once created you can check the Add Signature box on the posting form to add your signature. You can also add a signature by default to all your posts by checking the appropriate radio box in your profile. You can still prevent a signature being added to individual posts by un-checking the add signature box on the posting form. Back to top |
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| How do I create a poll? Creating a poll is easy -- when you post a new topic (or edit the first post of a topic, if you have permission) you should see a Add Poll form below the main posting box. If you cannot see this then you probably do not have rights to create polls. You should enter a title for the poll and then at least two options -- to set an option type in the poll question and click the Add option button. You can also set a time limit for the poll, 0 being an infinite amount. There will be a limit to the number of options you can list, which is set by the board administrator Back to top |
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| How do I edit or delete a poll? As with posts, polls can only be edited by the original poster, a moderator, or board administrator. To edit a poll, click the first post in the topic, which always has the poll associated with it. If no one has cast a vote then users can delete the poll or edit any poll option. However, if people have already placed votes only moderators or administrators can edit or delete it; this is to prevent people rigging polls by changing options mid-way through a poll Back to top |
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| Why can't I access a forum? Some forums may be limited to certain users or groups. To view, read, post, etc. you may need special authorization which only the forum moderator and board administrator can grant, so you should contact them. Back to top |
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| Why can't I vote in polls? Only registered users can vote in polls so as to prevent spoofing of results. If you have registered and still cannot vote then you probably do not have appropriate access rights. Back to top |
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| Forum Formatting and Topic Types |
| What is BBCode? BBCode is a special implementation of HTML. Whether you can use BBCode is determined by the administrator. You can also disable it on a per post basis from the posting form. BBCode itself is similar in style to HTML: tags are enclosed in square braces [ and ] rather than < and > and it offers greater control over what and how something is displayed. For more information on BBCode see the guide which can be accessed from the posting page. Back to top |
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| Can I use HTML? That depends on whether the administrator allows you to; they have complete control over it. If you are allowed to use it, you will probably find only certain tags work. This is a safety feature to prevent people from abusing the board by using tags which may destroy the layout or cause other problems. If HTML is enabled you can disable it on a per post basis from the posting form. Back to top |
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| What are Smileys? Smileys, or Emoticons, are small graphical images which can be used to express some feeling using a short code, e.g. :) means happy, :( means sad. The full list of emoticons can be seen via the posting form. Try not to overuse smileys, though, as they can quickly render a post unreadable and a moderator may decide to edit them out or remove the post altogether. Back to top |
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| Can I post Images? Images can indeed be shown in your posts. However, there is no facility at present for uploading images directly to this board. Therefore you must link to an image stored on a publicly accessible web server, e.g. http://www.some-unknown-place.net/my-picture.gif. You cannot link to pictures stored on your own PC (unless it is a publicly accessible server) nor to images stored behind authentication mechanisms such as Hotmail or Yahoo mailboxes, password-protected sites, etc. To display the image use either the BBCode [img] tag or appropriate HTML (if allowed). Back to top |
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| What are Announcements? Announcements often contain important information and you should read them as soon as possible. Announcements appear at the top of every page in the forum to which they are posted. Whether or not you can post an announcement depends on the permissions required, which are set by the administrator. Back to top |
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| What are Sticky topics? Sticky topics appear below any announcements in viewforum and only on the first page. They are often quite important so you should read them where possible. As with announcements the board administrator determines what permissions are required to post sticky topics in each forum. Back to top |
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| What are Locked topics? Locked topics are set this way by either the forum moderator or board administrator. You cannot reply to locked topics and any poll contained inside is automatically ended. Topics may be locked for many reasons. Back to top |
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| Formatting User Levels and Groups |
| What are Administrators? Administrators are people assigned the highest level of control over the entire board. These people can control all facets of board operation which include setting permissions, banning users, creating usergroups or moderators, etc. They also have full moderator capabilities in all the forums. Back to top |
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| What are Moderators? Moderators are individuals (or groups of individuals) whose job it is to look after the running of the forums from day to day. They have the power to edit or delete posts and lock, unlock, move, delete and split topics in the forum they moderate. Generally moderators are there to prevent people going off-topic or posting abusive or offensive material. Back to top |
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| What are Usergroups? Usergroups are a way in which board administrators can group users. Each user can belong to several groups (this differs from most other boards) and each group can be assigned individual access rights. This makes it easy for administrators to set up several users as moderators of a forum, or to give them access to a private forum, etc. Back to top |
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| How do I join a Usergroup? To join a usergroup click the usergroup link on the page header (dependent on template design) and you can then view all usergroups. Not all groups are open access -- some are closed and some may even have hidden memberships. If the board is open then you can request to join it by clicking the appropriate button. The user group moderator will need to approve your request; they may ask why you want to join the group. Please do not pester a group moderator if they turn your request down -- they will have their reasons. Back to top |
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| How do I become a Usergroup Moderator? Usergroups are initially created by the board administrator who also assigns a board moderator. If you are interested in creating a usergroup then your first point of contact should be the administrator, so try dropping them a private message. Back to top |
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| Forum Private Messaging |
| I can't send Private Messages. There are three reasons for this: 1) psy_wombats has disabled private messaging for the entire board. Good luck fixing this. 2) psy_wombats has prevented you (and only you) from sending messages. If you don't know why he did this, make a topic in "Forum Help" sub-forum. 3) You are not registered and/or not logged on. I hope this isn't the case with you, but it needs to be covered for completeness's sake. Back to top |
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| I keep getting unwanted Private Messages! Stop it! In the future we will be adding an ignore list to the private messaging system (...and by "in the future," we mean "never"). For now, though, if you keep receiving unwanted private messages from someone, inform psy_wombats. He can pull the iron curtain down on that user's Private Message privileges if the problem is serious. Back to top |
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| I have received a spamming or abusive email from someone on this board! We are sorry to hear that. The email form feature of this board includes safeguards to try to track users who send such posts. You should email the board administrator with a full copy of the email you received and it is very important this include the headers (these list details of the user that sent the email). They can then take action. Back to top |
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| Forum Downloads |
| Where are these downloads that I keep heairng about? Check the navigation links at the top of the page/portal. Here's a direct link: [Downloads] Back to top |
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What does  mean?No download possible. The overall traffic set by the administration for each download or the displayed category is used for this month. Back to top |
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What does  mean?No download possible. This can be: - The download is blocked by an Administrator. - The user is not logged in but the download is only allowed to registered users. - The user have not enough traffic to download this file. - The Administrator has entered a minimum number ob posts, the user doesn't have. - The traffic limit for this file is completely used. Back to top |
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What does  mean?External Source. The download will be started by an external server. This will be handled as  . The usertraffic and overall traffic will not be decreased.Back to top |
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What does  mean?Like the user traffic will not be decrease. But only logged in users can download for free. The overall traffic will go down.Back to top |
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What does  mean?Download possible with restrictions. The download is just possible for registered users. The user must be logged in. The file size will be substrated from your traffic and also be substrated from the overall traffic. Back to top |
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| What does mean? Free Download. The download will be not restricted. This file can also be downloaded by guests. You are not needed to be logged in. Your traffic will not decreased but the overall traffic will be go down. Back to top |
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| Why can't I download _________? There are a number of reasons. This is covered in-depth in the and sections.Back to top |
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| How do I get new traffic for my account? Every month your traffic quota will be refreshed. Contact psy_wombats if this isn't enough. Back to top |
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| I want to download a couple more files, but I have used up my alloted trafic. Now what? Ask psy_wombats in a private message. He can increase the your allotted traffic. Alternately, you can wait a month until traffic is reset. Your choice. Back to top |
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| How I can rate Downloads? Next to each download there will be a line of green/gray stars. You can use these to rate downloads. Click "Rate" to confirm your score (10 being the best, 1 being the worst). Only registered users can rate. Sorry, lurkers! Back to top |
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| I want to upload illegal/offensive content. That's cool, right? Nope. That's a good way to get banned, though. Back to top |
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| Attachments |
| How do I add an attachment? You can add attachments when you post a new post. You should see a Add an Attachment form below the main posting box. When you click the Browse... button the standard Open dialogue window for your computer will open. Browse to the file you want to attach, select it and click OK, Open or doubleclick according to your liking and/or the correct procedure for your computer. If you choose to add a comment in the File Comment field this comment will be used as a link to the attached file. If you haven't added a comment the filename itself will be used to link to the attachment. If the board administrator has allowed it you will be able to upload multiple attachements by following the same procedure as described above until you reach the max allowed number of attachments for each post. The board administrator sets an upper limit for filesize, defined file extensions and other things for attachments on the board. Be aware that it's your responsiblity that your attachments comply with the boards acceptance of use policy, and that they may be deleted without warning. Please note that the boards owner, webmaster, administrator or moderators can not and will not take responsibility for any loss of data. Back to top |
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| How do I add an attachment after the initial posting? To add an attachment after the initial posting you'll need to edit your post and follow the description above. The new attachment will be added when you click Submit to add the edited post. Back to top |
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| How do I delete an attachment? To delete attachments you'll need to edit your post and click on the Delete Attachment next to the attachment you want to delete in the Posted Attachments box. The attachment will be deleted when you click Submit to add the edited post. Back to top |
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| How do I update a file comment? To update a file comment you'll need to edit your post, edit the text in the File Comment field and click on the Update Comment button next to the file comment you want to update in the Posted Attachments box. The file comment will be updated when you click Submit to add the edited post. Back to top |
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| Why isn't my attachment visible in the post? Most probably the file or Extension is no longer allowed on the forum, or a moderator or administrator has deleted it for being in conflict with the boards acceptance of use policy. Back to top |
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| Why can't I add attachments? On some forums adding attachments may be limited to certain users or groups. To add attachments you may need special authorisation, only the forum moderator and board admin can grant this access, you should contact them. Back to top |
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| I've got the necessary permissions, why can't I add attachments? The board administrator sets an upper limit for filesize, file extensions and other things for attachments on the board. A moderator or administrator may have altered your permissions, or discontinued attachments in the specific forum. You should get an explanation in the error message when trying to add an attachment, if not you might consider contacting the moderator or administrator. Back to top |
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| Why can't I delete attachments? On some forums deleting attachments may be limited to certain users or groups. To delete attachments you may need special authorisation, only the forum moderator and board admin can grant this access, you should contact them. Back to top |
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| Why can't I view/download attachments? On some viewing/downloading forums attachments may be limited to certain users or groups. To view/download attachments you may need special authorisation, only the forum moderator and board admin can grant this access, you should contact them. Back to top |
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| Who do I contact about illegal or possibly illegal attachments? You should contact the administrator of this board. If you cannot find who this is you should first contact one of the forum moderators and ask them who you should in turn contact. If you still get no response you should contact the owner of the domain (do a whois lookup) or, if this is running on a free service (e.g. yahoo, free.fr, f2s.com, etc.), the management or abuse department of that service. Please note that phpBB Group has absolutely no control and cannot in any way be held liable over how, where or by whom this board is used. It is absolutely pointless contacting phpBB Group in relation to any legal (cease and desist, liable, defamatory comment, etc.) matter not directly related to the phpbb.com website or the discrete software of phpBB itself. If you do email phpBB Group about any third party use of this software then you should expect a terse response or no response at all. Back to top |
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