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The rules
- Make it small.
Please make sure your picture is the smallest size possible. Always open the picture in a paint program and save it as a jpeg. Even if the originating program makes a jpeg.
Many programs make pictures that are much larger than needed. They can usually be resized and still look as good. Test it out.
If your picture is larger than 500kb and you just can't get it any smaller, email me and I will try to figure out what the problem is. - Use the naming format below. Rules_to_naming_files
- Use the correct folder, we'll never find it again otherwise. See below for names of folders to use. Existing_folder_structure
- Please do not delete files unless you uploaded them and are sure they are not needed.
- Please overwrite files if you have a new version and the old one isn't needed anymore.
Upload a file
- Click on the link Right-Click Here to Upload Files. Select Open in New Window.
- You will get the password window - if you haven't saved the password.
- Enter the password and click OK.
Email Kiriel for the password. It will not be posted publicly and may change at any time. There will be a notice that goes out if the password changes. - The FTP file window will open. The following is how it looks in
Windows XP. Other operating systems might look different.
- Open up the folder you want by double-clicking.
- Open up your Window's Explorer or Desktop or however you view files on your computer.
- Rename the file to upload according to the rules below.
- Right-click on file and select copy.
- Go to the FTP window opened in step 1. Right-click and select Paste.
At any point, if you are asked for the password, enter the password.
Create a new folder
- Use the instructions above 1-4 to log into the FTP site.
- Open folders until you get to the one you want to create a folder inside.
- Right-click and select "New", "Folder".
- Name the folder what you would like.
At any point, if you are asked for the password, enter the password.
Existing folder structure
You can add to the following structure. See "Creating a new Folder" above. Or you can rearrange files by moving them around.
FTP
Maps
Music
Other
Pictures
Armor
Characters
Clothing
Exteriors
General
Interiors
Weapons
Scripts and esp
Rules to naming files |
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Characters |
For national character faces and bodies, prefix files with name of
nation. Example: altara_dress1.jpg For distinct characters, prefix the file with the character name. Example: elaine_concept_face.jpg |
Creatures |
Prefix file with name of creature. Example: raken_conceptArt1.jpg |
Maps |
Prefix file with name of nation or region or town.
Example: tanchico_blackWhite_map.jpg |
Weapons |
For national weapons, prefix files with name of nation.
Example: andor_ArmsmanLongsword.jpg For distinct character weapons, prefix file with character name. Example: matt_shadarLoguth_dagger.jpg |
Clothing |
For national clothing, prefix file with name of nation.
Example: cairhien_plainSkirtBrown.jpg For distinct character clothing, prefix file with character name. Example: nyneave_tanchicoDress.jpg |
Armor |
For national armor, prefix file with name of nation.
Example: seanchan_officerHelmet.jpg For distinct character armor, prefix with character name. Example: rand_aielArmor.jpg |
Exteriors |
Prefix file with name of town or location.
Example: blackForest_screenshot1.jpg |
Interiors |
Prefix file with name of building and room.
Example: tanchicho_silverbreeze_thirdfloor.jpg |
Miscellaneous/General |
Name file to describe picture. Pictures here are those that don't fit anyplace else. |