vbPlaza complaint...

Dizzy · 06-09-2009, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ynot Shane

Users who have posted at least 500 times AND have been registered for at least 140 days (the same stat requirement for a member forum) can purchase default avatars from the vbPlaza

This doesn't seem to be the case anymore. Was it removed for some reason?

I am nobody · 06-09-2009, 03:18 PM

The member forum minimum was changed (to 120, I think), so I'd I assume this was as well.

Vgfian · 06-09-2009, 03:42 PM

Doesn't work for me either though...

Dizzy · 06-09-2009, 03:44 PM

Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 5,645

This means I should be able to purchase avatars, but I can't.

I'm thinking that the requirements to be met were made stricter when vbPlaza was reopened.

I am nobody · 06-09-2009, 04:57 PM

No, I meant that the requirements were changed completely. Not that they were brought down with the member forums.

Robotazy · 06-09-2009, 05:36 PM

That's a lie.

t3hDarkness · 06-09-2009, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkZero

Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 5,645

This means I should be able to purchase avatars, but I can't.

I'm thinking that the requirements to be met were made stricter when vbPlaza was reopened.

Actually you can Select the Agent Smith avatar for free, right now.

Vgfian · 06-09-2009, 06:08 PM

**X-3** · 06-09-2009, 08:31 PM

You just gotta belieeeeeeeeve.

Anything in User CP? Basic avatar stuff has been there for me. Not sure if it's the same for others.

I am nobody · 06-09-2009, 08:45 PM

I think that option is only there if you were registered before the switch. I don't have any options for avatars either.

***Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds*** · 06-09-2009, 09:24 PM

Pretty certain that buying avatars through the vbPlaza was turned off entirely. Custom avatars are a reward for donating members.

Go into your User CP and under "Settings and Options", you should see "Edit Avatar". I'm not completely sure what the criteria is for members to choose from the default VGF avatar set, but have a look anyway.

In the meantime, I'll check and see if I can find out.

**Valigarmander** · 06-09-2009, 10:02 PM

^ So, do said donating priveledges ever expire? I'm pretty sure the last time I donated was over a year ago...

***Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds*** · 06-09-2009, 10:35 PM

They usually do (different amounts last for different periods of time), but that's entirely Shane's business and I'm not sure if it's an automatic thing or if he specifically has to change your profile at the end of your donation period. That said, according to your profile, your donation is still in effect for a couple of months.

So, I've figured out what the problem is with the default avatar purchase, just waiting on Shane to make sure I'm doing the right thing to fix it. XD

heh · 06-09-2009, 10:46 PM

free avatars no mods no masters

**Valigarmander** · 06-10-2009, 01:40 AM

^^ CRAP, I'm gonna have to give more money to the Man!

Robotazy · 06-10-2009, 07:43 AM

C'mon Val, have tiny avatars like the rest of us.

06-09-2009, 06:08 PM	#8
Vgfian Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Listening to Seeking 7 Seven and giving out free hugs. :) Gender: Posts: 6,862 Thanks: 2,433 Thanked 398 Times in 311 Posts	how?

06-09-2009, 03:18 PM	#2
I am nobody Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Over there. Gender: Posts: 5,515 Thanks: 309 Thanked 365 Times in 242 Posts Blog Entries: 7	The member forum minimum was changed (to 120, I think), so I'd I assume this was as well.

06-09-2009, 03:42 PM	#3
Vgfian Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Listening to Seeking 7 Seven and giving out free hugs. :) Gender: Posts: 6,862 Thanks: 2,433 Thanked 398 Times in 311 Posts	Doesn't work for me either though...

06-09-2009, 03:44 PM	#4
Dizzy Podiaphobe Join Date: Oct 2007 Gender: Posts: 19,359 Thanks: 1,764 Thanked 1,161 Times in 804 Posts Blog Entries: 116	Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5,645 This means I should be able to purchase avatars, but I can't. I'm thinking that the requirements to be met were made stricter when vbPlaza was reopened.

06-09-2009, 04:57 PM	#5
I am nobody Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Over there. Gender: Posts: 5,515 Thanks: 309 Thanked 365 Times in 242 Posts Blog Entries: 7	No, I meant that the requirements were changed completely. Not that they were brought down with the member forums.

06-09-2009, 05:36 PM	#6
Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,483 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,254 Times in 897 Posts Blog Entries: 46	That's a lie.

06-09-2009, 08:31 PM	#9
X-3 Useful as an Owl Join Date: Jan 2004 Gender: Posts: 15,943 Thanks: 753 Thanked 1,213 Times in 790 Posts Blog Entries: 10	You just gotta belieeeeeeeeve. Anything in User CP? Basic avatar stuff has been there for me. Not sure if it's the same for others.

06-09-2009, 08:45 PM	#10
I am nobody Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Over there. Gender: Posts: 5,515 Thanks: 309 Thanked 365 Times in 242 Posts Blog Entries: 7	I think that option is only there if you were registered before the switch. I don't have any options for avatars either.

06-09-2009, 09:24 PM	#11
*Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds* Admin "mine.. not yours. NO. MINE." Epic Ladynerd Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Forteresse de Valois Gender: Posts: 28,504 Thanks: 1,658 Thanked 1,820 Times in 1,042 Posts	Pretty certain that buying avatars through the vbPlaza was turned off entirely. Custom avatars are a reward for donating members. Go into your User CP and under "Settings and Options", you should see "Edit Avatar". I'm not completely sure what the criteria is for members to choose from the default VGF avatar set, but have a look anyway. In the meantime, I'll check and see if I can find out.

06-09-2009, 10:02 PM	#12
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,700 Times in 2,580 Posts Blog Entries: 20	^ So, do said donating priveledges ever expire? I'm pretty sure the last time I donated was over a year ago...

06-09-2009, 10:35 PM	#13
*Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds* Admin "mine.. not yours. NO. MINE." Epic Ladynerd Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Forteresse de Valois Gender: Posts: 28,504 Thanks: 1,658 Thanked 1,820 Times in 1,042 Posts	They usually do (different amounts last for different periods of time), but that's entirely Shane's business and I'm not sure if it's an automatic thing or if he specifically has to change your profile at the end of your donation period. That said, according to your profile, your donation is still in effect for a couple of months. So, I've figured out what the problem is with the default avatar purchase, just waiting on Shane to make sure I'm doing the right thing to fix it. XD

06-09-2009, 10:46 PM	#14
heh Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: lo-ca-tion; Noun- 1. a place or situation occupied: That house is in a fine location Gender: Posts: 9,849 Thanks: 710 Thanked 955 Times in 628 Posts	free avatars no mods no masters

06-10-2009, 01:40 AM	#15
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,700 Times in 2,580 Posts Blog Entries: 20	^^ CRAP, I'm gonna have to give more money to the Man!

06-10-2009, 07:43 AM	#16
Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,483 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,254 Times in 897 Posts Blog Entries: 46	C'mon Val, have tiny avatars like the rest of us.