This forum has grown to the extent that it was deemed necessary to write a set of Frequently Asked Questions so that all new members can come in knowing the ropes.  In this mini-FAQ, we hope to answer all your questions about the board, and we welcome you to the discussions. 

[Note: topics marked with a skull ( ) are deemed as important and should be read by all.]
 
 

1.) Who are all you people?  2.) How do I post?  3.) What screen name can I choose?  4.) Okay, I registered and I want to post.  Now what?  5.) How large can my personal photo/icon/signature be, and what are the limitations? 6.) Why isn’t my personal photo the right size?  How do I fix this? 7.) Can I link to the Nosgoth.net site for my images?  8.) What can and can’t be discussed? 9.) How can I avoid having my topics thrown in “The Abyss”? 10.) What is a TTWND? 11.) Hey!  Who edited/deleted/moved my post?  12.)  I see that you have a Role Playing Game going on under the “Nosgoth RPG” forum. This looks very interesting and fun. May I join the game? 13.)  Is there anything else I should know?

Q.  Who are all you people?

A.  Well, we come from all over – the States, Europe, even Singapore.  We all share an interest in talking about Legacy of Kain and whatever else comes to mind.  Some of us will share our personal lives, some won’t.  A good rule of thumb – don’t push the issue.  For the most part, we’re quite amiable, so join in! 
 
 
Q.  How do I post?

A.  On this board, only registered users may post. You can register with ezboard as either a global or a local user.  A global account will allow you access to all ezboard forums, but may have a narrower selection of user names that can be chosen.  A local account specifically applies to the Nosgothic Realm forums, but may have a broader selection of user names that can be chosen.
 
 
Q.  What screen name can I choose?

A.  Anything you want, with a few exceptions.  Your name shouldn't be pornographic or hateful toward other people.  It should not exceed 26 characters in length (including spaces).  Also, you must choose a name, or a variation of a name, that is not already being used by someone with the same type of account (global/local) as you are.
 
 
Q.  Okay, I registered and I want to post.  Now what?

A.  Introduce yourself!  We like it when new blood says hello.
 
 
Q.  How large can my personal photo/icon/signature be, and what are the limitations? 

A.  Large images increase the time that it takes for pages to load so that everyone can view them.  For this reason, your personal photo (shown under your name and stats) should be no more than 150 pixels in width, 200 pixels in height, and 20 kb.  Personal icons (displayed next to your name) should be as small as possible, but no larger than 70 pixels in width, 35 pixels in height, and 10 kb.  Signatures should not exceed 400 pixels in width, 200 pixels in height, and 20 kb.  Note that an image can exceed the guidelines for file size (kb) without exceeding the guidelines for pixel count, increasing the loading time and causing scrolling problems.  Make a smaller version of the image you intend to use as personal image using an image editing program, and place this on a separate web page.  Then this smaller version of the image can be linked to ezboard’s control center, and its size regulated if necessary.  If you don't have access to any image editing programs, other members may be willing to edit it for you if asked in the Mausoleum forum.  Animations should not be used for the personal images or signatures, as these slow down the load times of the pages considerably.
Images can be pretty much whatever you want them to be, as long as they are not pornographic and are not being used to express hate toward other people.
 
 
Q.  Why isn’t my personal photo the right size?  How do I fix this?

A.  This involves a little HTML trick that ezboard doesn't explain in their FAQ's.  You need to include width and height tags after the URL of the pic in your personal preferences. For example, say the image you want to use is 100 X 130 pixels.  You would type: WIDTH=100 HEIGHT=130 after the URL.  If you don't specify a size this way, then the default size they are displayed at is 60 X 60 pixels.  Unfortunately, adding these tags to the end of the photo’s URL makes it unviewable in your control center and in your profile.
(Note: This trick currently only works for personal photos.  All other areas must use Ezboard’s code.)
 
 
Q. Can I link to the Nosgoth.net site for my images?

A.  No. Due to the increasing amount of bandwidth needed to display the Nosgoth.net site, it is forbidden to remote-link (picture link) to images on the site. When you drain bandwidth from this site it causes it to be un-viewable to all other fans until the next month, when the bandwidth is renewed. 
 
 
Q.  What can and can’t be discussed?

A.  Most topics can be discussed, as long as you stay on-topic.  Here is a breakdown of the forums: 
 

Defiance:  This forum will soon become an archive, since the Defiance Spoiler ban has just been lifted. You can continue talking in current threads, but please do not start any new ones. New Defiance related topics should be started in the General LoK forum. General Legacy of Kain Discussion: This is the place to chat about the Blood Omen and Soul Reaver series.  This is the place for game help, theories/debates about the story, and comments about the gameplay.  Nosgothic Realm:  This forum is reserved for feedback on the site, including critiques, suggestions, and questions.  The Mausoleum:  This is where you can go to get your images/signature straightened out and request a personal title. Wolf’s Tavern:  This is the place where we all shoot the breeze.  Almost anything goes.  Introductions can be made here.  The Arena:  An area dedicated to story-telling or 'role-playing'.  It can be fun, but we're trying to keep that activity out of the Tavern.  (The other patrons were starting to complain...)  Soul Reaver 2:  Originally created as a means to keep SR2 spoilers out of the other forums at the time of the game’s release, it has since become obsolete.  New posting is not allowed.  Please post topics concerning SR2 in the GLoK. Blood Omen 2:  Originally created as a means to keep BO2 spoilers out of the other forums at the time of the game’s release, it has since become obsolete.  New posting is not allowed.  Please post topics concerning BO2 in the GLoK. The Abyss:  When certain topics become offensive, we show our displeasure by tossing them into the Abyss.

A. There are a few rules-of-thumb about posting that, if followed, will keep you from joining Raziel at the bottom of the Abyss.  If you are an experienced Net denizen, you already know most of these, but it never hurts to learn: 
 

Don’t post in caps, by and large.  Caps give the impression that you are shouting.  Nobody likes to hear someone shouting all the time!  If you disagree with someone, do it reasonably.  Flamewars are never appreciated.  If you truly have a personal gripe, settle it off the board.  Keep your discussion on-topic, if you can.  We’re all guilty of being out of context, though.

A.  Funny you should ask!  A TTWND is a Thread That Would Not Die.  Most of us are very tired of seeing these, but should not flame newer members for bringing them up. Most of us at one point have asked questions that were previously asked.  If you see a thread that asks about a TTWND, either disregard it or point the member to the answers they seek.  Flaming members about such topics will not be tolerated.  
 
 
Q.  Hey!  Who edited/deleted/moved my post?

A.  There are a few voluntary moderators who have been authorized by the administrator, (CyborReaver/Wolf Reven) to edit, delete, or move posts if they become excessively hostile.  Moderators also have the power to ban people who persist in hostile or disruptive behavior. 
 
 
Q.  I see that you have a Role Playing Game going on under the “Nosgoth RPG” forum. This looks very interesting and fun. May I join the game?

A. All persons wanting to be included, should inquire about it within the RPG forum, itself.  The Gamemaster (Gm) will decide if there is room available in the game for your character. 
 
 
Q.  Is there anything else I should know?

A.  Yes... please read the amendment regarding disagreements/flamewars etc.