The Complete Newbie Guide {Posting and UCP}

BB Codes

BBCode or Bulletin Board Code is a lightweight markup language used to format posts in many message boards. - Wikipedia

Text Modifications

STYLES

Code:

[b]Bold Texts[/b]

Bold Texts

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[i]Italicized Texts[/i]

Italicized Texts

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[u]Underlined Texts[/u]

Underlined Texts

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[strike]Strike Texts [/strike]

Strike Texts


FONTS, SIZE AND COLOR
(There are font friendly boards, but other generic fonts may work as well. The largest font size allowed is 24 and the board is hex code friendly)

Code:

[font=Impact][size=24][color=green]IMPACT FONT[/color][/size][/font]

IMPACT FONT


IMAGES AND LINKS

(Large images will automatically re-sized to fit the forum, but you can still view them as a whole so don't be alarmed.)

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[img]http://i45.servimg.com/u/f45/12/95/00/99/gathor10.png[/img]

TEXT LINKS:

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[url=http://i45.servimg.com/u/f45/12/95/00/99/gathor10.png]GATHORADE[/url]

GATHORADE

Image links:

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[url=http://i45.servimg.com/u/f45/12/95/00/99/gathor10.png][img]http://i45.servimg.com/u/f45/12/95/00/99/elevat10.png[/img][/url]

These are the basics you need to know when posting around the forum to know more about BB Codes view the BB Code FAQ


The User Control Panel

We have a mini UCP located at the side, but you can also click UCP located on BD navigation bar for more interface.

MINI UCP On side bar:


UCP TABS EXPLAINED.

Your Profile

Information
This is where you can add/change information about your self, such as email adress, username (if applicable), password, position, moods, shout outs, favorite characters and many more.

Preference
This is where you can change your forum preference, whether you want to receive private messages, visitor messages, facebook connectivity, online status, board time etc etc

Signature & Avatar
The Signature and Avatar tab allows you to upload/add an avatar/signature to your'e account, these things will appear whenever you post depending on the board rule's and regulations. Some boards will require specific sizes, some will not, it's best to read the forum rules beforehand

Social

Friends and Foes
BD allows you to manage/add/remove friends and or foes on the board. They will appear in your friends list for easier interaction. You will also be able to send them PM's even without going through their page, you can simply select them in a drop down when you compose Private Mails.

When you add someone as a foe, you wont be able to see there posts nor will they be able to send you private messages. You can only foe regular members and not moderators or administrators.

Memberlist
This tab will show you the list of Bleach Dynasty members, you can search for them and interact with them however you like.

Groups
The Groups tab will show you a list of available groups in the forum, you can ask to join one, but the group moderator must first approve of you. You can also see there which group you are listed in, and the member's within them.

Private Messaging
Inbox and Sentbox
This is where you can gain quick access to your inbox and sent messages. You can also send quick messages through here.

Other
Watched Topics & Favorites
Clicking one of the two with grant you instant access on threads you are currently watching or the ones you marked as favorite. Threads will only appear on the ff. tabs if you selected them.

Drafts
Draft functionality allows you to save a topic as draft when you're not finished with them yet. You can access them once you return to the forum, modify or post them if you wish.







Best Regards

Baka Red

-applause-

Lol Gathorade! xD

Took you long enough to notice Mickas ^^;