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Our signatures are very small, but why only 300x150? IMO it would work much better to have the size be something like 600x300 (or less) as long as the kb limit remains the same. Many other forums (like runehq and rsc) have very similar kb limits, but much bigger max [pixel] sizes.

 

 

 

Runehq's:

 

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RSC's:

 

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Personally, I think this is just what this forum needs to surpass all the other ones in every way possible. ;)

 

 

 

The only problem that I can see with this is that more people would have sigs with too much kb, but I don't see how this would change much, as it would still be easy for mods to remove.

 

 

 

Comments? Concerns?

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I think signature limits are definitely worth discussing. I think RuneHQ's are far too large while RSC's seem more reasonable. We have a signature modification that limits the image size (AND filesize) already installed - we would not have to worry about huge filesizes then.

 

 

 

For stuff like this, staff discussion goes on behind the scenes (obviously) - so if you don't see a lot of staff commenting on particular forum threads, that doesn't mean they are being ignored but rather being discussed. You may see some of the implemented. :)

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Why though? What good can come out of increasing signature sizes? It should be about the quality of the signature, not the actual size that matters, but that's just me.

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I think that width could be increased a decent amount as long as it doesn't stretch anything. Height should stay where it is though, because that makes threads taller then necessary and a lot more scrolling through threads because of tall sigs. I don't think there would be any problem in increasing the width though.

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Ya I really like this idea because I was so mad when I was trying to get a sig from sloganizer.net and it said it was too big. So I hope that the tip.it staff will agree on something good.

 

 

 

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the other runescape site sigs are far too huge, especially runehq. i certainly wouldnt want to see sigs anywhere near that size here on tipit.

 

 

 

Perhaps a small increase might be ok though? Any good signature maker is able to use the canvas they have to still make a good image fit.

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Reason why they shouldn't be taller: my scrolling finger will get tired.

 

Reason why they shouldn't be wider: some people like to put runescape next to their browser window so they can surf the forums and play RS at the same time.

 

 

 

I don't play RS any more so I don't really mind if they get wider :) But please, no taller.

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What about if they had a Mini-Scroll bar (like to the right --->>>)

 

where the signature box was a set size BUT you could scroll within?

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What about if they had a Mini-Scroll bar (like to the right --->>>)

 

where the signature box was a set size BUT you could scroll within?

That would look too ugly :? Personally I'm fine with the current limits, but I wouldn't mind slightly larger sizes.

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Yeah I'd like to see wider images allowed, but not taller

 

I hate forums where the pages are swamped with pictures like that.

 

 

 

Perhaps 500x150. No larger.

 

 

 

I had to squash my sig, because someone made it on another forum which allwed wider sigs. :(

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As of now , heres our limits

 

 

 

Avatar - 80x80 - 6kb (6,144 bytes)

 

Signature - 2 images max , total fiesize combined 30kb , total size 300x150

 

 

 

I wouldn't mind upping it to 400 wide , but I would also prefer leaving it at 150 height, or adding very little (maybe 175) , remember though , like rsc , we dont really push the 150 as the max height for the sig itself , just the images, additional height from excessive text is dealt with on a per case basis.

 

 

 

As of now we control the filesize seperately , but its possible we could enable a global limit so if your avatar was only 1kb , it would allow you another 5kb of size to your sig image. I would prefer that the limits stay seperate though as many users dont have a sig and an avatar and it keeps the page loads a bit faster in such a case.

 

 

 

we will definately be making a decision on this soon after a bit more feedback is posted here by the users , and discussed amongst the admin team. Keep em coming though , We really want the users to get more involved in the forum experience , its here for you :)

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I think avatars should stay as they are, dimensions and sizes.

 

 

 

As for sigs, I'd personally opt for a maximum of 450 wide and 150 high. A nice 3:1 ratio. Not taller for the same reasons that everyone else has posted.

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I actually disagree with this. Looking at the sig sizes you posted for other forums, I am quite happy with our sig size here. A huge sig takes attention away from what you actually posted, which is what the forums are for. Definitely no need to make it any taller, perhaps a little wider wouldn't be too much problem, if people really want.

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It is good to see that I have the support of some of the mods/admins. :D

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Actually, I think it'd be a good idea to at least increase the maximum combined height to allow the use of one underbanner, so a combined height of 170 pixels. I really don't think that adding something like this to a standard sig would warp things too much:underbannercopy1ig.gif

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Actually, I think it'd be a good idea to at least increase the maximum combined height to allow the use of one underbanner, so a combined height of 170 pixels. I really don't think that adding something like this to a standard sig would warp things too much.
Just reduce the height of your existing signature by 20 pixels.
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I support Godslayer. :P

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An option added to each users profile, to disable loading signatures, would be a decent idea as well.

 

 

 

I know it'd require a mod of some sort, but quite afew people simply do not care about seeing everybody elses signatures, and it'd save them time browsing the boards.

 

 

 

I wouldn't use it, but just building on that idea, an option to just turn of signature images as a second option would be usefull for dialup users. That would still leave readable text, quotes, and so on in signatures, while massivly helping their load times.

 

 

 

As for signature sizes, I think they're fine as is. Increasing width by 100px would be ok as long as bytes aren't increase so you aren't further burying dialup users (irrelevant if the above option is added tho).

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An option added to each users profile, to disable loading signatures, would be a decent idea as well.

 

 

 

I know it'd require a mod of some sort, but quite afew people simply do not care about seeing everybody elses signatures, and it'd save them time browsing the boards.

 

 

 

I wouldn't use it, but just building on that idea, an option to just turn of signature images as a second option would be usefull for dialup users. That would still leave readable text, quotes, and so on in signatures, while massivly helping their load times.

 

 

 

As for signature sizes, I think they're fine as is. Increasing width by 100px would be ok as long as bytes aren't increase so you aren't further burying dialup users (irrelevant if the above option is added tho).

 

I agree. I personally like looking at the signatures of most people. In the ideal forum I think I would be able to block certain people's sig, like if I had already looked at it. This however might take a lot of work and fill up more server space with each persons list of signatures to black. I also thought there was already an option to not see sigs.

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