How to create an avatar?

mykesobe · #1 Dec 10, '09, 5:54 pm

OK I'm pretty much a new member here but I'm having trouble with uploading an avatar. Under "Your Current Avatar" the only option is "Do not use an avatar", while under "Pre-defined Generic - 50x50", the only option is "Dilbert2". I need an avatar!

Augusta Sans · #2 Dec 10, '09, 6:32 pm

Newbies like you and me don't get to have custom avatars. I think "Regular Members" do.

CMP2 · #3 Dec 10, '09, 6:36 pm

O.K. This may seem kind of 'dumb', but what exactly is an avatar? Oh dear. Thanks.

Augusta Sans · #4 Dec 10, '09, 6:49 pm

It's the picture to the left of some users' names. Newbies don't have them, but people who have been around awhile do.

CMP2 · #5 Dec 10, '09, 9:05 pm

Thanks. It was good of you to answer. I learn something new every day! God bless, cmp

mykesobe · #6 Dec 10, '09, 9:06 pm

Gratia!
(Thanks)

**Forum Admin** · #7 Dec 29, '09, 3:37 pm

Here are some custom avatar editors:

My Avatar Editor
Create and edit personalized avatar characters compatible with Mii™ characters found on the Nintendo® Wii™

and
http://www.myavatareditor.com/avatar...o/MAELite.html

Zwinky Free Avatars
Download editor to your desktop.

DoppelMe
Start with a bare avatar, select little bits and pieces from a variety of looks, styles, and extras, then you’re done. Unfortunately, you only get access to all the options when you sign up with the site.

Simpsonize Me (Simpson Avatar Creator)
This avatar editor is different because it requires a photo of yourself to get started. Based on the photo and some details about your gender, age, color of Simpson you’d like to be, choice of clothing, and hair style, the machine will create a suggestion which you can modify using sliders and custom settings.

ObamiconMe
There is an Obama avatar generator as well.

MyWebFace
Turns a picture of yourself into a cartoon. Requires a toolbar install.

mykesobe · #8 Dec 30, '09, 6:23 am

OK now I'm confused again. How can I upload my own avatar on here? I mean now that my status has shifted, and I am not a newbie no more, I have more avatars to choose from. But I'd like to upload my own avatar now. How do I do that?

**Forum Admin** · #9 Dec 30, '09, 5:38 pm

From the Mini-tutorials forum:
Avatar Permissions