Specterzero1 Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 I wanted to post this in another topic but it was locked. I don't see why since posting about avatars isn't against any rules that I read, although I may have missed some. Okay to the point. This isn't a big deal to most people but I spent a couple of hours one day looking for cool avatars for my account only to find they were way too big to put here. I've made my peace with that and I can live with it, however I recently found a cool enough avatar that was EXACTLY 8kb. I thought to myself: "Score! My never ending search is over at last!" But no, it was not to be. Avatars have to UNDER 8 kb. In an alternate dimension where happiness goes to die I would've cried. :wall: I realize this may sound selfish since chances are it'll only affect me but is there any way to make the limit 8kb? I mean c'mon you've got to admit that's a little misleading. Most people who read that will think the limit is 8kb anyway and might be just as bummed as myself upon finding out the truth. My apologies if this type of thing is posted constantly. I would have gladly posted in another topic I saw had it not been locked. :( Black coffee is my ally, green tea is my friend. Excuse me, I need to use the bathroom.Don't call random people noobs. You've got nothing to gain and teeth to lose.Insanity runs in my family. We get it from our parents, but it's not hereditary...You can't spell slaughter without laughter.You who stand against the darkness... get the **** out of my way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 What was the image you were trying to use? The image could have been slightly over 8kb, but displayed as exactly 8 by your computer due to the slight difference. Linking us to the image you were trying to use would help clear things up a bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specterzero1 Posted May 27, 2007 Author Share Posted May 27, 2007 Okay I've looked at the rules and I'm pretty sure posting this doesn't break any of them. Here's the link: http://s135.photobucket.com/albums/q144 ... ent=15.gif The file size was exactly 8kb but when I tried to use it I was informed that it had to be less than 8kb. *sigh* :cry: If this breaks any rules please edit, hide or remove this post or whatever mods on this forum do. EDIT: It's probably worth mentioning that I saved the image to my computer and loaded it from there. Black coffee is my ally, green tea is my friend. Excuse me, I need to use the bathroom.Don't call random people noobs. You've got nothing to gain and teeth to lose.Insanity runs in my family. We get it from our parents, but it's not hereditary...You can't spell slaughter without laughter.You who stand against the darkness... get the **** out of my way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 That image is actually 8.41kb. That would be why the forums won't let you use it. Whatever you are using to view the file size must be either rounding down or cutting off the decimal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specterzero1 Posted May 27, 2007 Author Share Posted May 27, 2007 I see, well that would explain it wouldn't it? Thanks, although I still wish they'd increase the size for avatars. 10kb is nice number it's even and a multiple of 5, what more do you want? :mrgreen: To be so close and yet so far sure is frustrating. Thanks for shedding some light on my problem anyway. Much appreciated. : Black coffee is my ally, green tea is my friend. Excuse me, I need to use the bathroom.Don't call random people noobs. You've got nothing to gain and teeth to lose.Insanity runs in my family. We get it from our parents, but it's not hereditary...You can't spell slaughter without laughter.You who stand against the darkness... get the **** out of my way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaphias Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 If need be, you can get someone to reduce the file size for you. 8,325th to 99 Firemaking 3/9/08 | 44,811th to 99 Cooking 7/16/084,968th to 99 Farming 10/9/09 | Runescaper August 2005-March 2010Tip.it Mod Feb. 2008-Sep. 2008 | Tip.it Crew Sep. 2008-Nov. 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specterzero1 Posted May 28, 2007 Author Share Posted May 28, 2007 Whoah, really!? I did not know that. How would I go about doing this? You'll have to forgive me for not knowing, the only thing I ever do online is play this game (RS) and look up junk. If you could tell me how or who to go to to get it reduced you'd have my sincerest gratitude. :pray: Black coffee is my ally, green tea is my friend. Excuse me, I need to use the bathroom.Don't call random people noobs. You've got nothing to gain and teeth to lose.Insanity runs in my family. We get it from our parents, but it's not hereditary...You can't spell slaughter without laughter.You who stand against the darkness... get the **** out of my way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Took some hit and miss work in animation shop optimizing it, but got it down to 7.94kb. Forums should except it now. http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/6715/152ri5.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Errdoth Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Whoah, really!? I did not know that. How would I go about doing this? You'll have to forgive me for not knowing, the only thing I ever do online is play this game (RS) and look up junk. If you could tell me how or who to go to to get it reduced you'd have my sincerest gratitude. :pray: It's a bit smaller (65 x 65), but is 7.44kb Link: http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u23/errdoth/15.gif Last.fm Signature Overlays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaphias Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 And there you go. You used to be able to post stuff like this (reducing file size) in the Gallery Forum, don't know if you still can. 8,325th to 99 Firemaking 3/9/08 | 44,811th to 99 Cooking 7/16/084,968th to 99 Farming 10/9/09 | Runescaper August 2005-March 2010Tip.it Mod Feb. 2008-Sep. 2008 | Tip.it Crew Sep. 2008-Nov. 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Errdoth Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Yeah, there is the "Ask Questions here" sticky or something for that. Last.fm Signature Overlays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 It's a bit smaller (65 x 65), but is 7.44kb My resize posted above is still the original 100x100. Still good to have a couple choices though. :mrgreen: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Errdoth Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 It's a bit smaller (65 x 65), but is 7.44kb My resize posted above is still the original 100x100. Still good to have a couple choices though. :mrgreen: I didn't even see your post, ah well. (*Whisper* I'd go with his, it's better than mine */Whisper*) Also, why is that emoticon called "Mr. Green"? Can't the good folks at phpBB cater to my every demand and make good names for emoticons? Last.fm Signature Overlays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaphias Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 It's a bit smaller (65 x 65), but is 7.44kb My resize posted above is still the original 100x100. Still good to have a couple choices though. :mrgreen: I didn't even see your post, ah well. (*Whisper* I'd go with his, it's better than mine */Whisper*) Also, why is that emoticon called "Mr. Green"? Can't the good folks at phpBB cater to my every demand and make good names for emoticons? Just start a new topic, will ya? :lol: By the way, "laughing"? Looks to me like he just has a upper lip problem. 8,325th to 99 Firemaking 3/9/08 | 44,811th to 99 Cooking 7/16/084,968th to 99 Farming 10/9/09 | Runescaper August 2005-March 2010Tip.it Mod Feb. 2008-Sep. 2008 | Tip.it Crew Sep. 2008-Nov. 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specterzero1 Posted May 29, 2007 Author Share Posted May 29, 2007 Cruiser and Errdoth... you people are great... I don't how hard it was to re-size that for me, but you did it... and all for some guy you don't even know... :o You guys are cooler than this little guy with shades. 8-) May your axe heads never fall off and your snapdragon patches never die. I know it probably isn't a big deal, but seeing as how I have no clue how to do something like that you really helped me out. =D> I saved both images to my computer and will switch between the two every so often so your work won't go to waste. I'll say it again: You guys are great! :thumbsup: Same goes for you, Kaphias! Thanks for suggesting that I ask. Man I love these tip.it emoticons. \ :?: A query for you: Is my new avatar making it so that you have to scroll right for everyone, or just me? I hear that plays havoc with some computers and I wouldn't want to inconvenience anyone. If it is I'll switch to the smaller one. EDIT: Now it's not doing that anymore. Weird. I'd still like to know what caused it and if it matters. Thanks for your time. Black coffee is my ally, green tea is my friend. Excuse me, I need to use the bathroom.Don't call random people noobs. You've got nothing to gain and teeth to lose.Insanity runs in my family. We get it from our parents, but it's not hereditary...You can't spell slaughter without laughter.You who stand against the darkness... get the **** out of my way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_drunk_dude Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 there are lots of able ppl that can shrink and reduce the size of avatars if need be, i think the avatar size limit is fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaphias Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 there are lots of able ppl that can shrink and reduce the size of avatars if need be, i think the avatar size limit is fair Read the thread next time, we already solved the problem. :wall: In response to your question Specter, it must be the animation, though I have never had, nor heard of, anyone having any problems. 8,325th to 99 Firemaking 3/9/08 | 44,811th to 99 Cooking 7/16/084,968th to 99 Farming 10/9/09 | Runescaper August 2005-March 2010Tip.it Mod Feb. 2008-Sep. 2008 | Tip.it Crew Sep. 2008-Nov. 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripsis Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Unless I'm mistaken, it looks like the problem was solved so there's no further reason to keep this open :wink: - 99 fletching | 99 thieving | 99 construction | 99 herblore | 99 smithing | 99 woodcutting - - 99 runecrafting - 99 prayer - 125 combat - 95 farming - - Blog - DeviantART - Book Reviews & Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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