Bugs and Suggestions

Jaewyn · 08-30-2004, 10:07 AM

I was wondering if TMS has a "standard" 468 x 60 banner for advertising? If not, why not start a competition to create one? (excuse my ignorance if this has been suggested before) Synozeer could judge what he considers the most worthy banner and maybe the prize could a placement of the winner's banner for their mud or site in the paid banner rotation for a certain period on TMS? It might need conditions on what the banner can consist of, e.g. file size, flash, gif, jpg, etc. but Synozeer could set those conditions.

If TMS does have a 468 x 60 banner, where can it be found?

imported_Synozeer · 08-31-2004, 12:16 AM

Yes, there's a standard 468x60 banner for TMS. It can be gotten at the Edit Your Site link and then choosing Display Link Syntax. I've also posted it here:

If someone's interested in making banners and voting buttons for the site, I'd certainly take a look at them and if I like what I see, possibly give some free advertising.

-Adam

Jaewyn · 08-31-2004, 03:00 AM

Ahhh... there it is! Ya know I never even noticed those other options were there at login until you mentioned it. Just goes to show how observant I am... NOT! Curious as to why you make it only members can advertise your banners, or effectively doing so by requiring a username to be entered. I know you want to show the correct voting syntax, but you could have done it like this....

<a href="http://www.topmudsites.com/cgi-bin/topmuds/rankem.cgi?id=(your username)" target="_blank">
<img src="(location of graphic on your server)/vote_mud.gif"></a>

Looking at my site I have just noticed I have linked directly to the voting button graphic on your server. Hmmm... not sure why I did that but I better fix it.

Anyways, thanks for answering my question, when I get a chance I'll see about putting together some banners for you to look at.

Angie · 08-31-2004, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by

If someone's interested in making banners and voting buttons for the site, I'd certainly take a look at them and if I like what I see, possibly give some free advertising.

I might give it a try. Any preferences as to colour or theme?

imported_Synozeer · 08-31-2004, 05:24 PM

No preference, so as long as it looks good.

I'll probably making a public section so anyone can get the banners.

Adam

Jaewyn · 12-04-2004, 05:27 AM

I know this is an old post but I had nothing better to do. Here's a few quick banners... couldn't resist the last one

tormented · 12-05-2004, 04:55 PM

What tools you all use for making banners?

Angie · 12-05-2004, 05:55 PM

Pretty much any graphics program will do. Photoshop is probably best for this kind of work, but it's also quite expensive, and you can get the job done with a free program like Gimp.

Heck, I even know a girl who makes art using nothing but MS Paint and Word.

Jaewyn · 12-06-2004, 03:08 AM

As Angie has said, pretty much any graphics program will do the job. In this case I used Paintshop Pro, it probably doesn't have all the features of Photoshop but it's not far behind, (and it's a lot cheaper to buy), I use it because it's what I'm used to and therefore I find it easier to use.

If you are looking for a good free graphics program you will find Gimp hard to beat. I think the main advantage of the commercial programs and Gimp over the other free ones is the ability to use filters for your various effects.

Eagleon · 12-08-2004, 08:36 PM

How's this? Really, I'm asking.

(This'll probably kill my photobucket, but what the heck?

)

gth · 12-10-2004, 07:16 AM

How long has TMS been running? (and yes, it's relevant... you'll see

)

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08-30-2004, 10:07 AM	#1
Jaewyn Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 70	I was wondering if TMS has a "standard" 468 x 60 banner for advertising? If not, why not start a competition to create one? (excuse my ignorance if this has been suggested before) Synozeer could judge what he considers the most worthy banner and maybe the prize could a placement of the winner's banner for their mud or site in the paid banner rotation for a certain period on TMS? It might need conditions on what the banner can consist of, e.g. file size, flash, gif, jpg, etc. but Synozeer could set those conditions. If TMS does have a 468 x 60 banner, where can it be found?

08-31-2004, 12:16 AM	#2
imported_Synozeer Super Administrators Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 88	Yes, there's a standard 468x60 banner for TMS. It can be gotten at the Edit Your Site link and then choosing Display Link Syntax. I've also posted it here: If someone's interested in making banners and voting buttons for the site, I'd certainly take a look at them and if I like what I see, possibly give some free advertising. -Adam

08-31-2004, 03:00 AM	#3
Jaewyn Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 70	Ahhh... there it is! Ya know I never even noticed those other options were there at login until you mentioned it. Just goes to show how observant I am... NOT! Curious as to why you make it only members can advertise your banners, or effectively doing so by requiring a username to be entered. I know you want to show the correct voting syntax, but you could have done it like this.... <a href="http://www.topmudsites.com/cgi-bin/topmuds/rankem.cgi?id=(your username)" target="_blank"> <img src="(location of graphic on your server)/vote_mud.gif"></a> Looking at my site I have just noticed I have linked directly to the voting button graphic on your server. Hmmm... not sure why I did that but I better fix it. Anyways, thanks for answering my question, when I get a chance I'll see about putting together some banners for you to look at.

08-31-2004, 05:24 PM	#5
imported_Synozeer Super Administrators Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 88	No preference, so as long as it looks good. I'll probably making a public section so anyone can get the banners. Adam

12-04-2004, 05:27 AM	#6
Jaewyn Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 70	I know this is an old post but I had nothing better to do. Here's a few quick banners... couldn't resist the last one

12-05-2004, 04:55 PM	#7
tormented New Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Plant City, FL USA Posts: 5	What tools you all use for making banners?

12-05-2004, 05:55 PM	#8
Angie Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Prague Home MUD: God Wars II Posts: 131	Pretty much any graphics program will do. Photoshop is probably best for this kind of work, but it's also quite expensive, and you can get the job done with a free program like Gimp. Heck, I even know a girl who makes art using nothing but MS Paint and Word.

12-06-2004, 03:08 AM	#9
Jaewyn Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 70	As Angie has said, pretty much any graphics program will do the job. In this case I used Paintshop Pro, it probably doesn't have all the features of Photoshop but it's not far behind, (and it's a lot cheaper to buy), I use it because it's what I'm used to and therefore I find it easier to use. If you are looking for a good free graphics program you will find Gimp hard to beat. I think the main advantage of the commercial programs and Gimp over the other free ones is the ability to use filters for your various effects.

12-08-2004, 08:36 PM	#10
Eagleon Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 147	How's this? Really, I'm asking. (This'll probably kill my photobucket, but what the heck? )

12-10-2004, 07:16 AM	#11
gth Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 50	How long has TMS been running? (and yes, it's relevant... you'll see )

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