Zain's Custom Avatar Poll

**Zain** · 09-30-2007, 01:54

I was told to make a Poll to see if you guys would allow me to use the picture below as a custom avatar. Right now mine is the Barbarian General... number 33 or something. But, the picture below is Zain as I have always imagined him (He's a character, my name isn't Zain) So, will you allow me to make a custom avatar out of this picture?

I'll use a previous avatar to add in the border and everything. Only difference will be the picture (probably half of the face)

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Thanks for the input!

**CountArach** · 09-30-2007, 02:46

I would hate to say no, but I will on the grounds that no one else has custom avatars except for Mods and Admins.

**Zain** · 09-30-2007, 03:27

I'm thinking that's because they don't know how to make them.

Come on guys, it shows some unique qualities the Org needs. At least, in my opinion it needs.

**Uesugi Kenshin** · 09-30-2007, 03:51

Originally Posted by CountArach

I would hate to say no, but I will on the grounds that no one else has custom avatars except for Mods and Admins.

I have a custom avatar...

I'd love to say no based on the fact that my brother was obsessed with that game, and idolized that character for ages, but instead I'll abstain until I've put a little bit more thought into it.

**Zain** · 09-30-2007, 03:58

Originally Posted by Uesugi Kenshin

I have a custom avatar...

I'd love to say no based on the fact that my brother was obsessed with that game, and idolized that character for ages, but instead I'll abstain until I've put a little bit more thought into it.

Yes, his name is Squall Leonhart from Final Fantasy VIII.

But I played the game once, it was a good game, but nothing to obsess about.

But, when I imagine Zain, I imagine him. If this could be my avatar that would be perfect. Apotheosis.

**pevergreen** · 09-30-2007, 04:27

As was stated in the other thread, I believe that is what a URL avatar is for. A secondry one to show more.

**FactionHeir** · 09-30-2007, 09:02

I would have to say no based on the vastly different setting and time period of the custom avatar. Of course, when Fantasy: Total War is released, I may be inclined to change my vote

**TosaInu** · 09-30-2007, 12:06

Originally Posted by CountArach

I would hate to say no, but I will on the grounds that no one else has custom avatars except for Mods and Admins.

It's about the other URLavatar CountArach. Many have something custom there, either from the public pool or more personal. Before this was set up (for the 2nd time, the 1st was on Ikonboard) there was a public discussion with the members how to do it. Members wanted to have some sort of theme back then, but it didn't became clear what it should be exactly. I have some idea what can be in, but not what can not be in.

http://www.totalwar.org/patrons/pics/avatars/

So, the question is not whether we can have URLavatars, because we do have that, the question is not whether people can add avatars, because they do, the question is not whether people can have a personal URLavatar, because several do, but whether the member decided theme has to be expanded to avatars like this.

**Uesugi Kenshin** · 09-30-2007, 15:53

I don't think the picture fits particularly well with the theme, though it isn't the worst thing you could have come up with, like a race car or something, so I'm not violently opposed to it. I think it'd be better if we stuck a bit closer to the theme. Sorry...

**caravel** · 09-30-2007, 21:47

I had to vote yes. I just don't see this as a major issue, worth any kind of poll - or a major debate. IMHO it should be added to the URL avatars and Zain allowed to use it. The majority of orgahs, and those that are not logged in, won't see it anyway as they won't have the URL avatars enabled.

**Stig** · 10-01-2007, 10:31

People like Sigurd and Jag have custom avatars
linkywinky

They are however only a little bit customised ... and I think these kind of custom avatars should be possible to have.