Hey Guys,
I’m just going to say a few things about what new guys (aka Noobs) can do around here not to get themselves into trouble with people or worse the MODS. This hopefully will also help you out before you make a mistake. I will also give answers to all those big problems and error messages that often pop up on FPSC. I will be adding to this slowly over the next week or so as i need to sleep some time.
Things to note/do:
- First and most important THE RULES - Read them
here
-Choose Username carefully - DO NOT set your username on the forum to something like “FPSC DOESNT WORK” it is stupid and you will want it changed.
- Profile image size - The images you are allowed are 50x50 px only
- Signature Image size - The images for a sig must be no bigger than 600x120 px
- Search before posting – The search bar is your best tool here many things have been answered before and a few words in the text box at bottom of every forum page can lead you straight to the answer.
- Don’t post random things – Here it is about FPSC and FPSC alone we do not care about random game releases not made in FPSC or that you made a new company or a new website unless it provides FPSC Media or services.
- Order Support – Don’t ask us about why you have not received a product even though your brought it ages ago we don’t work for TGC and won’t be able to help under the write new message box there is a link to order support click it.
- Follow Rules – Rules are NOT made to be broken at least not here you will definitely get a noob slap and maybe a ban if you do.
- Try and help – We all try to help you if your in trouble why not return the favour.
- Read the manual – Its there for a reason so use it
- Read this getting started thread -
Link
- Read Nickydudes guide - This is the best guide you will find so read it
here
All images must be either .jpg or .png - The forum only allows the use of jpg and png files as images threads without those file types will be locked.
Why cant i see my posts - If you cant see your posts after posting them and your a new user then its because you are on post moderation this means you must first have your posts checked to make sure your not posting bad things this stops automatically after about 10 approved posts/edits.
If you are a old user and are on post moderation it means you have been bad this can last anything from a week to a few months depending on what you did.
Things not to do:
- Swear – Swearing is not taken lightly here you will get one big noob slap of you do
- Turn into a grumpy person – We have some people that will take every chance to insult you don’t turn into one of them just get people hating you.
- Don’t post a reply if its not helping – If someone’s having trouble don’t post saying “lol” or something it doesn’t help and is very irritating.
- Post stolen material - This is against the law if you hadnt realised
- No team Requests - Team requests are not allowed in any form on the FPSC boards
- None of the following -
- spam or pyramid scheme
- post links to illegal software sites
- post links or information on pirating software
- post using someone else's identity
- post anything considered "adult" material
- post messages debating or discussing any form of religious belief or anything to do with religion
- post messages debating or discussing any form of pro or anti government sentiments
- post messages that can be, in any way at all, construed as racist or prejudice
- post messages debating or discussing any form of creationist / evolutionary theories
- post insults directed at another member or their work
Most common questions answered:
-Why does my FPSC say i have free version? – This is because V1.13 removes the serial code to make sure you have a valid copy of FPSC Can be fixed easily by going to Program Files/The Game Creators/FPS Creator/ and opening userdetails.ini and entering your serial code on correct line.
- What do i need to run FPSC X10 – I have answered this myself at this
location
- I’m using FPSC X9 on Vista wont work – You need to set all the exe files in the FPS Creator Folder to run as an admin user and in Windows XP compatibility Mode to do this right click on exe and then click properties and compatibility tab at top select top check box and the bottom one if available. Every Exe must have this don’t to it.
- How can i import my model into FPSC? – Well the easiest way is at this
link very easy to use and tutorials included.
- Runtime error #### could not create memblock at line ##### – This is telling you that a model is damaged and cant be opened if you just added a model/model pack remove it as it is damaged in some way you can try reinstalling if you wish. Note: the # stands for a number
- The DirectX version (X9 only)- You must have this DirectX Version it is at this
link
- My video zone wont work – This is because your video isn’t the right format it must be an .avi and a codec that is used on all computers (i use DivX very good free tool)
- How do i change my username - Email a mod and they will do it for you.
- How to add a image to my signature - The code you need is
[img]http://myweb.com/images/forum_new.gif[/img]
- How to add a image ti my sig with a link - The code you need is
[url=http://www.yourlink.com] [img]http://myweb.com/images/forum_new.gif[/img][/url]
As i said i will be adding more but have to sleep now more coming tmoa hope to make a big list.
Please post comments and ideas of what to add to list.
Jason Brook