GenMarshall
Sin'dorei ISB Capt & Ghost Agent
I have a question regarding graphics. How many graphic images in one post is limited to, as long as they are below the 200 x 200 size (That is the standard I go by for small story illustrations)
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FortyJ
Deity
CG...
If you attempt to attach an image to your post (which is frowned upon for a number of reasons), you are limited to the one image.
However, if you upload your images to the file server using the "Upload File" feature and then reference your images using the tags, then you should be able to post numerous (actual limit unknown) images in your stories.
Our main concern is the size of the images. A single large graphic will distort the entire page, making it difficult to read the stories in other posts. I personally try to limit my images to nothing wider than 600 pixels to prevent this problem from occuring.
I hope this helps.
If you attempt to attach an image to your post (which is frowned upon for a number of reasons), you are limited to the one image.
However, if you upload your images to the file server using the "Upload File" feature and then reference your images using the tags, then you should be able to post numerous (actual limit unknown) images in your stories.
Our main concern is the size of the images. A single large graphic will distort the entire page, making it difficult to read the stories in other posts. I personally try to limit my images to nothing wider than 600 pixels to prevent this problem from occuring.
I hope this helps.
FortyJ
Deity
I'm overwhelmed by the contributions already in the CHD. Keep it up everyone!
Cyc and I are so impressed, in fact, that we're going to implement an awards banquet each term in which we will recognize those citizens who have contributed the most to our story.
The beginning list of awards includes: Best Overall Contribution, Best Individual Post, Best NPC Story, and more.
Once again, thanks for your contributions and keep up the great work!
Cyc and I are so impressed, in fact, that we're going to implement an awards banquet each term in which we will recognize those citizens who have contributed the most to our story.
The beginning list of awards includes: Best Overall Contribution, Best Individual Post, Best NPC Story, and more.
Once again, thanks for your contributions and keep up the great work!
Cyc
Looking for the door...
Just so everyone is aware, our waiting list for Goodie Huts is exhausted. We still have two people on the waiting list for Barb Camps, who will be offer the next GH if no one signs up for them.
The list can be found at the top of the second page of this thread. If you would like to sign up for this list, please post anywhere below. Thanks,
Cyc
The list can be found at the top of the second page of this thread. If you would like to sign up for this list, please post anywhere below. Thanks,
Cyc
TerminalMan90
Citizen @ Large
The CHD stories are really getting good. Thanks all posters to your excellent story lines. Perhaps we should remind all citizens that the story tread is not limited to just the current posters. All are welcome to add their two cents as long as they follow the rules at the start of this thread.
Perhaps we owe a debt to the Minister of Defense, CivGeneral, for adding so much spice to the early demogame. Boots said he wanted a challenge
Perhaps we owe a debt to the Minister of Defense, CivGeneral, for adding so much spice to the early demogame. Boots said he wanted a challenge
Donovan Zoi
The Return
I would be interested in forwarding the story of the Jute tribe, if that is not taken. They are the kind people who gave us Pottery in yesterday's turnchat.
Cyc
Looking for the door...
I'm sorry, Donovan Zoi. That GH was already given to Stuck_As_a_Mac. It is currently named Montparlamer and is being worked in a story by Stuck in the CHD ST.
If you would like to sign up for the next GH or BC please let me know by posting below. We would love to see your contribution. As the second GH we popped last night has Barbs in it, I'm not sure you want that one. In fact, that may have been some of the Ooliga tribe in their attempt to relocate, I don't know.
We would be happy to put you on the list.
If you would like to sign up for the next GH or BC please let me know by posting below. We would love to see your contribution. As the second GH we popped last night has Barbs in it, I'm not sure you want that one. In fact, that may have been some of the Ooliga tribe in their attempt to relocate, I don't know.
We would be happy to put you on the list.
Donovan Zoi
The Return
I misunderstood your last post then, when you stated that the GH waiting list was exhausted. I had determined the meaning of Barb Camp to be a goodie hut pop gone awry, when in reality you must have meant a camp that originates in the Fog of War.
No big deal, I can take the story of the Gepids.
I had determined the meaning of Barb Camp to be a goodie hut pop gone awry, when in reality you must have meant a camp that originates in the Fog of War.No big deal, I can take the story of the Gepids.
Cyc
Looking for the door...
Ok DZ. I will put your name on the list for GHs just to officially log you as the Gepid GH designee.
The official difference between a GH and a BC is the visual/graphical difference between the two. A GH looks like a small village with huts, whereas the Barbarian Camp looks like a campsite. I'm concerned with the lack of BCs in the game so far, but the rowdy villagers are certainly putting up a fight in response to our aggressive tendancies.
The official difference between a GH and a BC is the visual/graphical difference between the two. A GH looks like a small village with huts, whereas the Barbarian Camp looks like a campsite. I'm concerned with the lack of BCs in the game so far, but the rowdy villagers are certainly putting up a fight in response to our aggressive tendancies.
Donovan Zoi
The Return
True true.......actually, from my Civ3 experience at least, we probably won't see any BCs for quite some time. I don't think I have ever seen one before I founded 3-4 cities. Time will tell.....
Thanks for adding me to the list. I will begin my story tomorrow afternoon at the latest.
Thanks for adding me to the list. I will begin my story tomorrow afternoon at the latest.
FortyJ
Deity
We should be more careful with what we wish for.
Given the reactions of the so-called friendly villagers we've encountered thus far, I fear the worst if (and likely when) we begin encountering the barbarian camps.Just to belabor Cyc's distinction between the two NPC dwellings.... The villages (aka goodie huts) are indeed the nice little mushroom-looking icons that can share technologies, maps, or spawn violent barbarians when visited. The barbarian camps are the more fierce-looking icons that only contain barbarians and spew hordes of those treacherous savages upon entering a new technological age.
As far as I'm concerned, anyone can reserve a story for either type of encounter (or even next available, if you have no preference). From my reckoning, now that DZ has reserved the most-recent village, and since there is no other in sight at the moment, I believe the next village and/or barbarian camp is up for grabs.
40J: I'll be glad to take a shot at that next village.
TerminalMan90
Citizen @ Large
Donovan,
I don't know how much of your story line you have already prepared, but I would like you to mention that the Ooliga people passed by your area and forwarned you about the evil Fanaticans. I don't wish them to have joined your new tribe, but to have passed by to settle elsewhere.
I leave it up to you as to which direction you have them head.
I don't know how much of your story line you have already prepared, but I would like you to mention that the Ooliga people passed by your area and forwarned you about the evil Fanaticans. I don't wish them to have joined your new tribe, but to have passed by to settle elsewhere.
I leave it up to you as to which direction you have them head.
Donovan Zoi
The Return
Hey TMan.....
I had written my post before I saw this, but was able to edit it in time per your request. I was even able to write your character Jon into the story, as it seems that the path I laid out for him is where he may want to go.
I hope this works for you.
Stuck_as_a_Mac
Aptenodytes forsteri
Just a note: Francois and Tzara are back with their pots. My huts story is over and I would like to ask the council to create an idea for a new large story, other then Barbies, that we can all pitch in on. It doesnt have to be game related, just a good big story where I can wreak havock... I mean... write in.
FortyJ
Deity
DZ -
Great submission. I like the unique introduction of your character. I would caution you about the use of your new contraption. We have yet to discover Mathematics which is required for catapults (although from the description of your device, the rocks are considerably smaller), nor have we discovered The Wheel which would be required to roll such a machine around. Granted, other civs and villages may have this technology, but we have yet to encounter them.
Stuck -
I'm not sure what you mean. Please elaborate on your proposal (either in this thread or via PM).
Great submission. I like the unique introduction of your character. I would caution you about the use of your new contraption. We have yet to discover Mathematics which is required for catapults (although from the description of your device, the rocks are considerably smaller), nor have we discovered The Wheel which would be required to roll such a machine around. Granted, other civs and villages may have this technology, but we have yet to encounter them.
Stuck -
I'm not sure what you mean. Please elaborate on your proposal (either in this thread or via PM).
Donovan Zoi
The Return
Thanks, Forty. You are correct that Vandelay's invention possesses the characteristics of a catapult, but remember that Armand comes from a land of limited resources and is heading for a land of opportunity. Perhaps bigger stones are in the future? 
Stay tuned.......
You are correct that Vandelay's invention possesses the characteristics of a catapult, but remember that Armand comes from a land of limited resources and is heading for a land of opportunity. Perhaps bigger stones are in the future? Stay tuned.......
Stuck_as_a_Mac
Aptenodytes forsteri
40- What I mean is that we should embark on a new storyline. We are doing well with our stories of Goodie Huts and what we find in them, but something more is needed. We cannot tell of great wars of diplomatic misses or Pindletonesque encounters, but we can still tell other stories. For example...
We never got a creation myth going.
Or....
An epic adventure? The Fanaticad?
These are just sugestions. Its the CHD's choice.
We never got a creation myth going.
Or....
An epic adventure? The Fanaticad?
These are just sugestions. Its the CHD's choice.
FortyJ
Deity
Stuck -
Nothing should prevent you or anyone else submitting a story detailing some happenings of our northern warriors as they stumbled onto the coastline (for example), or what happened when the cattle broke loose from the stables just east of town.
As far as a dedicated thread for an epic adventure or similar, stay tuned. There will be occasions for offshoots and other side-storylines as the game progresses.
Nothing should prevent you or anyone else submitting a story detailing some happenings of our northern warriors as they stumbled onto the coastline (for example), or what happened when the cattle broke loose from the stables just east of town.
As far as a dedicated thread for an epic adventure or similar, stay tuned. There will be occasions for offshoots and other side-storylines as the game progresses.
Cyc
Looking for the door...
People, we have an opening for a GH origin story. Padma signed up for one, but two have been popped since then. At present we have a GH in our NW region. Grandmaster or Octavian X can claim it or anyone for that matter.
We need to keep these GH's and BC's (if one ever shows up) going. They can make a significant difference in our Culture.
We need to keep these GH's and BC's (if one ever shows up) going. They can make a significant difference in our Culture.
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