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Carpe Vexillum
09-16-2011, 03:35 AM
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The idea for this thread started a long while back, and I have been working hard creating the most useful thread. Based on the title, you should already be able to tell that this is the one. ;)

But sadly, I was busy, because of my position, so the idea got put off and stored into the recesses of my brain. Truthfully, this idea could never really have died, because, even after partial retirement, I still get questions daily about how to do this or how to prevent that. My goal here is to answer almost any question you could ever have about FC, and arrange it in such a manner that you could easily find said answer through the use of way too many links, categories and other such details. Because of the ginormous number of questions involved, the actual questions aren't guaranteed to be in any particular order, but they will all be related to their respective categories, so you'll always be able to find related questions relatively easily.

Get ready for a gigantic festival of information!
(And a giant nightmare to maintain)
This thread will be updated, very few questions have not been answered.

If you're looking for something specific and don't feel like mucking with the Categories, you can use your browser's search feature by going to Edit->Find or by hitting Ctrl+F.

Categories Index



Avatars
BBCode
Blogs
Challenges
Community
Custom Titles
Events
Features
Forums
Gametypes
Gaming
Images
Infractions
Logging In
Maps
Medals/Awards
Members
Navbar
PMs
Posts
Profile
Registering
Review Team
Settings
Signatures
Social Groups
Staff
Stats
Threads
User Control Panel
Videos
vCash
FC Misc



Categories

Avatars

How do I change my Avatar?

Why won't my animated avatar work?

Why is the FC avatar size so small?



Avatars

BBCode

How do I use Code?

BBCode

Blogs


How do I access my Blog?

How can I keep track of the latest Blogs?

Blogs

Events

What is a Event?

How do I compete in a Event?

How is the winner chosen for a Event?

What do I get if I win a Event?


Events

Community


What is the Creator Ribbon?


Community

Custom Titles

How can I get a Custom Title?

How can I change my Custom Title?

I saw somebody with a Red Custom Title, how do I get that?

User Titles


Features

What is a Feature?

How are Features chosen?

What do I get if I recieve a Feature?


Features

Forums

I have a cool new map idea, where should I post it?

I have a cool new gametype idea, where should I post it?

I am making a new map, and I want to show it off, where should I post a preview?

I've created a new map, how do I post it?

I've created a new gametype, how do I post it?

I created a map and gametype that's played competitively, where should I post it?

What are "Standard Gametype Maps"?

What are "Special Purpose Maps"?

What are Aesthetic Maps?

What are Mini-Games?

Why aren't there Competitive and Casual map forums?

Forums

Gametypes


What are FC Gametypes?


Gametypes

Gaming

I want to play XBL with some FC members. Where can I find their Gamertag?

I made a new Gamertag. How do I change it on FC?

Gaming

Images


How do I put an image in my post?

Posted images are too big/small for my tastes. How can I change that?

I don't want to see images at all. Can I turn them off?

Images

Infractions

Need list of Infractions...

Infractions

Logging In

When I login, it doesn't keep me logged in. Why?


Logging In


Search

How can I search on FC?


Search

Medals/Awards

Where can I find a list of all the Awards?

Is there a way to see all of the Awards that a member has earned?

I referred X people, why don't I have my award?

I think I received an award erroneously. Who can I inform of the error?

What do I get if I win a Forgery Challenge?


Medals/Awards

Members


How can I search for a specific member?

Is there a way to see all of the Awards that a member has earned?

I really liked a map made by another member. Where can I find other maps they created?

How can I find a list of all the Threads that a user started?

How can I find a list of all the Posts that a user posted?

I want to play XBL with some FC members. Where can I find their Gamertag?

How do I send a user a PM?


Members

Navbar

Home?

Forums?

vBookie?

Whats new?


Navbar

PMs

What are PMs?

How do I view my PMs?

How do I view the PMs that I've sent?

How do I delete PMs?

How do I send a user a PM?

How can I disable the Popup box that tells me when I get a new PM?

How do I disable PMs?

PMs

Posts

How do I put an image in my post?

How do I put a video in my post?

How can I find a list of all the Posts that a user posted?

How do I send a user a PM?

I find signatures annoying. Can I disable them?

Posts

Profile
How do I change my Avatar?

How do I send a user a PM?

Registering

Nothing to note at this time.

Registering


Review Team

What does the Review Team do?

What do the different parts of a Review mean?

I don't like the review I received, can I have it removed?

I don't want my maps reviewed by the Review Team.

I made updates to my map to fix some issues. Can I get it re-reviewed?

How do I join the Review Team?


Review Team

Settings

How do I change my Avatar?

How do I change my signature?

How can I change my Custom Title?

Posted images are too big/small for my tastes. How can I change that?

I don't want to see images at all. Can I turn them off?

I made a new Gamertag. How do I change it on FC?

How do I change my password?

How do I appear offile/invisible?

How do I automatically subscribe to threads that I post in?

How can I disable the Popup box that tells me when I get a new PM?

How do I disable PMs/VMs?

I find signatures annoying. Can I disable them?

Settings


Signatures

How do I change my signature?

I find signatures annoying. Can I disable them?

Signatures

Social Groups

What are Social Groups?

Where can I find info on social groups?

How do I join a Social Group?

How do I leave a Social Group?

Social Groups

Staff

Is there a list of all the staff members?

Can I be on Staff?

Staff

Stats

Where can I find Myths Stat Book?

Stats


Threads

How can I find a list of all the Threads that a user started?

How do I start a thread?

How do I delete a thread?


Threads

User Control Panel

How do I change my Avatar?

How do I change my signature?

How can I change my Custom Title?

Posted images are too big/small for my tastes. How can I change that?

I don't want to see images at all. Can I turn them off?

How do I send a user a PM?

I made a new Gamertag. How do I change it on FC?

How do I change my password?[

How do I appear offile/invisible?

How do I automatically subscribe to threads that I post in?

How can I disable the Popup box that tells me when I get a new PM?

I find signatures annoying. Can I disable them?

How can I view my subscriptions?

Control Panel


vCash

What is vCash?

How do I earn vCash?

What can I "buy" with these points?

Where is the Shop?

How many points do I have?

How can I get a Custom Title?

How can I change my Custom Title?


vCash


FC Misc

Nothing yet.

FC Misc

Questions & Answers

How do I change my Avatar?
Go to the User CP (http://fcwars.net/forums/usercp.php), from the left column choose Edit Avatar (http://fcwars.net/forums/profile.php?do=editavatar ).
Avatars, Profile, Settings, User Control Panel


Why won't my animated avatar work?
Resizing an animated GIF image usually does not work while still retaining the animation. The Avatar size at FC is 100x100, so if your avatar is larger than that size, it will be resized and the animation will be lost. There are several websites available to help resize animated GIFs if you do a quick search.
Avatars


Why is the FC avatar size so small?
The size we use is 100x100, which is decent size in vBulletin. No other reason.
Avatars


My Avatar changed without me doing anything!?
Two possible reasons:


Your avatar was too inappropriate, and the staff removed it.
Somebody used their vCash to change your avatar.


Avatars, vCash


How do I access my Blog?
In the Links dropdown menu in the Navbar, there is a link to the Blog homepage (http://fcwars.net/forums/blog.php).


Blogs, Navbar


How can I keep track of the latest Blogs?
There are several ways to keep track of blogs as they come out.
There is a list of the five newest blogs available in the stats on the homepage.
Or, if you enjoy a particular member's blog, you can subscribe to their blog by choosing Subscribe to this Blog from the left-hand column when viewing one of their blogs.
Blogs, Subscriptions


What is a Event?
Keep your eyes in the Events Forum (http://fcwars.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?240-Events) to see the latest events.
Challenges, Events


How can I get a Custom Title?
Customs Titles can be earned in one way.


You can buy a Custom Title using vCash.
If you happen to make somebody on Staff laugh in just the right way, you might get rewarded with one.



Custom Titles, Supporter, vCash


How can I change my Custom Title?
If you purchased your Custom Title with vCash, you can go to the Shop and purchase a change to a new title.

Custom Titles, Profile, Settings, Supporter, User Control Panel, vCash


I saw somebody with a Red Custom Title, how do I get that?
Colored user titles can be purchased.
Custom Titles, Events


What is a Feature?
A Feature at FC is an honor, given to a user for something that they created that was cool or useful.

Features


I have a cool new map idea, where should I post it?
If you have an idea for a map, but want to discuss it with the community, you can check out the Forge Discussion (http://fcwars.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?36-Forge-Department) forum.
Forums, Maps


I have a cool new gametype idea, where should I post it?
If you have an idea for a gametype, but want to discuss it with the community, you can check out the Gametype Discussion (http://fcwars.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?36-Forge-Department) forum.
Forums, Gametypes


I am making a new map, and I want to show it off, where should I post a preview?
Map Previews can be posted in the Forge Discussion (http://fcwars.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?36-Forge-Department) forum, and there is a Map Preview thread prefix available for just this reason.
Forums, Maps


How do I put an image in my post?
The easiest way is to get the URL for your image and hit the Image Button in the editor. This will insert the image right into your post.


Images, Posts


How do I put a video in my post?
For most major video sites (i.e. YouTube, IGN, PhotoBucket, etc.), posting a video is as easy as pressing the video reel button.

For instance, if I wanted to show my friends a funny YouTube video, I could copy the URL,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0EVSP_6XZA and simply paste it into the box that comes from the video reel image, and it will appear.

YouTube- Doritos® - Crash the Super Bowl 2010 Winner: House Rules (Doritos) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0EVSP_6XZA)

Posts, Videos


Why isn't my video working?


If a video pane shows up, but it is the wrong video, there's a chance that the site changed how it embeds videos. Please PM an Admin, and they will attempt to correct the issue.

If no video appears and you are left with just a link, then the video site is most likely not supported on FC, or you didn't copy the correct URL. You can PM a staff member for help, otherwise a link to the video will have to suffice.


Videos


I don't want to see images at all. Can I turn them off?

In order to turn images off (for use on mobile phones), you can do the following steps:


Go to the User CP (http://fcwars.net/forums/usercp.php)
Go to Edit Options (http://fcwars.net/forums/profile.php?do=editoption s)
Under Thread Display Options, uncheck Show Images
Save Changes



Images, Settings, User Control Panel


I don't want my maps reviewed by the Review Team.

Okay, just send a PM to a Master Reviewer, and they'll be sure to put you on the "list".


Maps, Review Team


I made updates to my map to fix some issues. Can I get it re-reviewed?

It is suggested that, if you make updates to one of your maps, you submit a new thread for it (marked with a version number, if you deem it necessary).
Then when the Review Team gets around to that new thread, they will review it again.

Maps, Review Team


Where can I find a list of all the Awards?

Right here (http://fcwars.net/forums/showthread.php?27-Ribbon-List)!

Medals/Awards


Is there a way to see all of the Awards that a member has earned?

When viewing a user's side bar you can see all of their ribbons.

Medals/Awards, Members, Profile


I think I received an award erroneously. Who can I inform of the error?

That's very noble of you!
Yes, it is true, sometimes our staff do make mistakes. GASP!
If you catch one of these mistakes, feel free to PM one of the Moderators, and they will take care of it.

Medals/Awards


I want to play XBL with some FC members. Where can I find their Gamertag?

Gamertags are available in several locations around the site and other places.

On a user's profile, you can go to the About Me Tab. Here you will find, under the Gamer Details section, the user's Gamertag, as well as their PSN ID if they have one.

When viewing one of a user's posts, right away you can see the user's Gamertag as well as buttons that allow you to send them a friend request or an XBL message.


Community, Gaming, Members, Posts, Profile


Where is a list of all the FC members?

From the Community menu, go to Members List. This will give you a list of every member on FC (http://fcwars.net/forums/memberlist.php).


Members, Navbar


How can I search for a specific member?

On the Member List (http://fcwars.net/forums/memberlist.php) page, there is a dropdown menu in the upper-right corner labeled Search Members.


Members


What are PMs?

PMs are Private Messages. This means that these messages are only seen by you and the individual(s) that you are communicating with.

PMs


How do I view my PMs?

The easiest way to access your PMs is from the link in the upper-right corner of any page.


PMs


How do I view the PMs that I've sent?

If you would like to see the PMs that you've sent to other members, then go to the PMs page and select Sent Items from the Folder dropdown.


PMs


How do I delete PMs?

If you want to delete a single PM you can select Delete from the dropdown in the upper-right corner.

If you would rather delete multiple PMs, you can select each PM's checkbox and then choose Delete from the dropdown in the lower-right corner.


PMs


How do I send a user a PM?

There are several methods that you may use to send a PM.

If you want to send a PM to a single member, the easiest way is to choose the option from either their profile or one of their posts.


If you want to send a PM to multiple people, then you can go to the Send New Message page from the left-hand column on the User CP or Private Message pages.


From here you can enter in each individual username, each separated by a semi-colon. If you select the usernames from the dropdown, then it will input the semi-colons for you.


Members, PMs, Posts, Profile, User Control Panel


I made a new Gamertag. How do I change it on FC?

From the User CP (http://fcwars.net/forums/usercp.php) go to Edit Profile (http://fcwars.net/forums/profile.php?do=editprofil e).
There is a textbox near the bottom for your XBL Gamertag.

Gaming, Settings, User Control Panel


How do I change my password?

From the User CP (http://fcwars.net/forums/usercp.php) go to Edit Profile (http://fcwars.net/forums/profile.php?do=editprofil e) and then hit the Edit Email & Password button.

Settings, User Control Panel


How do I appear offile/invisible?

From the User CP (http://fcwars.net/forums/usercp.php) go to General Settings (http://fcwars.net/forums/profile.php?do=editoption s) and then check the Use Invisible Mode checkbox.

Settings, User Control Panel


How do I automatically subscribe to threads that I post in?

From the User CP (http://fcwars.net/forums/usercp.php) go to General Settings (http://fcwars.net/forums/profile.php?do=editoption s) and then chose the appropriate option from the Default Thread Subscription Mode dropdown.

Possible options:


Do not subscribe
No email notification - Use this if you want to subscribe and only be notified on FC
Instant email notification
Daily email notification
Weekly email notification



Settings, Subscriptions, User Control Panel


How can I disable the Popup box that tells me when I get a new PM?

From the User CP (http://fcwars.net/forums/usercp.php) go to Edit Options (http://fcwars.net/forums/profile.php?do=editoption s) and then uncheck the Show New Private Message Notification Pop-up checkbox.

PMs, Settings, User Control Panel


How do I disable PMs?

From the User CP (http://fcwars.net/forums/usercp.php) go to Edit Options (http://fcwars.net/forums/profile.php?do=editoption s).

If you want to disable PMs, uncheck the Enable Private Messaging checkbox.


PMs, Settings, User Control Panel


I find signatures annoying. Can I disable them?

Yes, you can. From the User CP (http://fcwars.net/forums/usercp.php) go to Edit Options (http://fcwars.net/forums/profile.php?do=editoption s) and then uncheck the Show Signatures checkbox.

Posts, Settings, Signatures, User Control Panel


How do I change my signature?

Go to the User CP (http://fcwars.net/forums/usercp.php), from the left column choose Edit Signature (http://fcwars.net/forums/profile.php?do=editsignat ure)

Settings, Signatures, User Control Panel


What are Social Groups?

Social Groups are community created groups that can be used for any purpose.
For example, for blue army (http://fcwars.net/forums/group.php?groupid=25) or for red army (http://fcwars.net/forums/group.php?groupid=7).

Social Groups


How do I join a Social Group?

If the group is open to new members, then there will be a link at the bottom of the gropu page, Join Page.

Social Groups


How do I leave a Social Group?

Go to the Social Group you wish to leave, and at the bottom of the main page is a link, Leave Group.

Social Groups


Where can I find info on social groups?

There is a link to the Social Group list available in the Community navbar button.
Groups (http://fcwars.net/forums/group.php)


Navbar, Social Groups


Can I be on Staff?

Short Answer: No.


Staff


How can I view my subscriptions?

When you go to the User CP (http://fcwars.net/forums/usercp.php), right away you'll see a box with MY Subscriptions click it and a list of all of your subscriptions that have new updates.


Subscriptions, User Control Panel


How can I find a list of all the Threads that a user started?

On a user's profile, you can go to the About Me Tab. Here you will find a link to a list of all the user's thread.


Members, Profile, Threads


How can I find a list of all the Posts that a user posted?

On a user's profile, you can go to the About Me Tab. Here you will find a link to a list of all the user's posts.


Members, Posts, Profile


What is vCash?

Basically, you earn cash and you buy things with your cash.
Simple as that.


vCash



Where is the Shop?

The shop is accessible through Rules & Regulations

vCash


How much vCash do I have?

You can always see how much vCash you currently have by looking in the upper-right corner of any page.
Although, this value doesn't count any unprocessed purchases.


vCash


Somebody told me that I was "Cipe Liaf"; WTF is that?

Cipe Liaf......

Get a Mirror. You'll figure it out sooner or later.

FC Misc

Silko
09-16-2011, 03:38 AM
I like it!!! stick that mo fo!

Static
09-16-2011, 04:23 AM
Very well done!

Nocte
09-16-2011, 07:43 AM
Very nice!

Deathhawk
09-16-2011, 08:01 AM
tl;drmift

lol jk but nice!

Scarekro
09-16-2011, 08:13 AM
This tells me nothing.....

J/k.

Carpe Vexillum
09-16-2011, 01:43 PM
Yeah, failwhale if this tells you nothing. =p

Blackhawk570
09-16-2011, 01:47 PM
Very nice! This should definitely be pinned if it isn't already

Mythonian
09-16-2011, 02:12 PM
Stickied.

However, we have an FAQ (http://fcwars.net/forums/faq.php), but it hasn't been setup, really. Eventually, we'll probably turn this into the FAQ instead of just a thread.

VerbotenDonkey
09-16-2011, 02:37 PM
Carpe, you are a hero.

GhostHammer
09-16-2011, 02:43 PM
Well done Carpe! Props to you brother!

VerbotenDonkey
09-16-2011, 03:15 PM
Well done Crape! Props to you brother!

I see wut you did tharr. ;)

bazongaman502
09-16-2011, 03:29 PM
carpe... you have to much time on your hands lol

GhostHammer
09-16-2011, 03:30 PM
I see wut you did tharr. ;) MY BAD! Fixed.

Rokkman X
03-02-2012, 02:07 PM
What exactly is a referral? I just want to make sure its nothing bad.

bazongaman502
03-02-2012, 02:36 PM
^ Super Bump

Juggernaut9473
03-02-2012, 02:50 PM
What exactly is a referral? I just want to make sure its nothing bad.

its who refered you to here, basically your recruiter

Rokkman X
03-02-2012, 02:58 PM
Ok, so i have 1. Which means i recruited somebody?

VerbotenDonkey
03-02-2012, 03:12 PM
Wait did you get a PM about it?

Rokkman X
03-02-2012, 03:18 PM
No, was I supposed to?

VerbotenDonkey
03-02-2012, 03:42 PM
Then what do you mean you got a referral? O.o

Rokkman X
03-02-2012, 03:45 PM
When you view a profile the last statistic listed are referrals. I have 1.

VerbotenDonkey
03-02-2012, 03:51 PM
I see it and honestly I have no idea. O.o

Rokkman X
03-02-2012, 04:05 PM
I don't think it's the number of recruits you've recruited though, the one guy i was talking to about FC hasn't applied to join an army yet and i don't think you list your recruiter when you sign up for the site, So I don't have the faintest idea.

Mythonian
03-02-2012, 04:06 PM
When you view a profile the last statistic listed are referrals. I have 1.

When you create your account, there is an option to set who recruited or "referred" you to the website. For example, you set SpartanBH as your referrer.

Apparently, someone named DGAF II GUNNER set you as his referrer when he registered his account.

Rokkman X
03-02-2012, 04:07 PM
Ok so it is recruits. Thanks, problem solved.

Carpe Vexillum
03-29-2012, 05:28 PM
I'll add referrals tonight