Q&A Smashboards Questions Thread. Ask site-related questions here. (Staff answers preferred)

[DtJ Jungle]

There's a tab at the bottom of each forum that you can choose to sort threads. One of them is ascending/descending, how it sorted, and how far back threads go. Change the one that does how far back threads go.

that is a crappy explanation.

 

[Frown]

sorry if its been asked before but, is there a way to view older threads?

I was gonna suggest the Archive, but it doesn't seem to be working at all.

I'll ask about it.

 

[AdmiralStarshade]

Hi, I want to start a smash scene in Irvine, and I thought that Smashboards can be a great place to find more people that play Smash. Is there a certain sub forum or "place" that I may post a topic that may read like this: "Starting a smash scene in Irvine, CA" without infringing the forum rules here? Thanks.

 

[DtJ Jungle]

Haha I know for a fact that there's a scene in Irvine. Check out hte 949 Thread in the Pacific West.

 

[Xivii]

Hi, I want to start a smash scene in Irvine, and I thought that Smashboards can be a great place to find more people that play Smash. Is there a certain sub forum or "place" that I may post a topic that may read like this: "Starting a smash scene in Irvine, CA" without infringing the forum rules here? Thanks.

Haha I know for a fact that there's a scene in Irvine. Check out hte 949 Thread in the Pacific West.

Regional Zones > Pacific West > 949

 

[flaco]

is smash master still the highest rank?

 

[KAOSTAR]

is smash master still the highest rank?

na. Obsessed at 20k

http://super-smash-bros.wikia.com/wiki/Smash_World_Forums#Group_Memberships

 

[Boofy!]

When you "namesearch" is there any way to know what page it appears on? as opposed to searching through the entire thread?

 

[Lythium]

When you "namesearch" is there any way to know what page it appears on? as opposed to searching through the entire thread?

When you hit the drop-down menu for search, select "show posts" instead of "show threads."

 

[KAOSTAR]

Also each post will have a lil preview I guess. It will be a link at the top of the quote. If you click on that it will take you directly to the post instead of the thread the post was in.

but namesearch showpost first.

 

[Wrath`]

For some reason, the skin I choose (Disco room Blue) does not stay as my default skin when I go to another place on the forums after I change my Skin, it always goes back to Smash Blue even tough I have it selected in my options and even changed it in quick finder.

Anyone know why?

 

[Joe_Cool]

hey I have 30 some posts and still can't post visitor messages..anyone know why?

 

[Frown]

hey I have 30 some posts and still can't post visitor messages..anyone know why?

You haven't reached the limit yet.

 

[-_skinny_-]

Theres a limit? What is it?

 

[Kupo Rose]

Suggestion: OP needs a place for FAQ.

 

[Boofy!]

thanks lythium/kaos

 

[TigerWoods]

Is the user blogs section messed up right now?

I can't read any of the threads or post a new blog. I know the UB section has had some problems recently... I was just wondering if it's an isolated problem or a bigger issue.

If it's an isolated issue I'll get Xiivi or Steel to fix it for me on their down time... so don't worry about hunting down an admin. XD

 

[DtJ Jungle]

Xiivi and Steel dont do anything except cause 502's

 

[TigerWoods]

Steel and Xiivi saved my pm box from Virg though... after Virg secretly stabbed my pmbox in the back while annointing my name with orange.

 

[#HBC | Dark Horse]

Why is the icon for the BRoom?

 

[flaco]

what king of server those smashboards.com runs on?also the price for the server and its speed?

 

[Brawlin]

When you are replying to a thread, how do you insert brawl characters faces?

 

[Frown]

Why is the icon for the BRoom?

It's just a fad that people continued. At some point, years ago, Queen Killjoy and Hiemie just decided to spam Pokémon icons, and for some reason, Grimer was the one that caught on.

what king of server those smashboards.com runs on?also the price for the server and its speed?

I'm... not sure what you're asking. In case you're wondering about the actual server that we're using, i don't think we're supposed to hand out that kind of information.

When you are replying to a thread, how do you insert brawl characters faces?

If you look under the smileys, you'll find a link where it says [More]. Click that and you'll find them all.

You can also try to just type haracter name:. But keep in mind that some characters have two icons, like and .

 

[flaco]

yea the server thing so i could buy the same one for my site?

 

[Frown]

I don't think you want that... unless your site has over 50,000 members. If you're talking about the forum engine, it's called vBulletin and can be found here:

http://www.vbulletin.com/

 

[flaco]

already bought that just looking for a good server to run it on?

 

[LASHING_LEAF]

how can i become a mod? i really want to be one

 

[Jonkku]

i really want to be one

Well you ain't becoming one now.

Basically mods are made of people who are useful, not of people who want it.. Well, obviously their agreement is needed, but I mean that people who ask for it are pretty much just crossed over in possible-mods -list.

I'm sure there are some deeper criteria to it, but that's the base afaik. I'll let the real answerers tell the rest.

 

[Frown]

how can i become a mod? i really want to be one

Get to know the boards well, make sure to get a large number of contacts and become a respected member. Most importantly, be responsible. Try to keep your infraction list short.

On the other hand, the staff generally doesn't hand out moderatorships to people who ask for it. Just don't worry about it and you might get there some day.

 

[LASHING_LEAF]

can we have a clan room... id really enjoy starting one

 

[memphischains]

I lost my custom title after my membership ran out, but after my last one I was able to get it back from you guys.

Is it still possible to get them back from you? I plan on buying another year but it's still principal, especially when I have been a constant member for a while

 

[Frown]

No, you have to buy more Premium Membership. If the admins were to hand out CTs to all ex-premium members, it would be way too much work.

 

[KAOSTAR]

I lost my custom title after my membership ran out, but after my last one I was able to get it back from you guys.

Is it still possible to get them back from you? I plan on buying another year but it's still principal, especially when I have been a constant member for a while

you lost your title when you changed user groups.

it didn't just go away

if they change it back you should probably hold off on switching between user grps. because somebody has to manually change it.

once your membership runs out you have your title until you switch groups. its why you are now a tournament director,

 

[memphischains]

No, you have to buy more Premium Membership. If the admins were to hand out CTs to all ex-premium members, it would be way too much work.

they have done it numerous times before, there isn't any reason not to just put it back

you lost your title when you changed user groups.

it didn't just go away

if they change it back you should probably hold off on switching between user grps. because somebody has to manually change it.

once your membership runs out you have your title until you switch groups. its why you are now a tournament director,

I never changed groups, I was always a TD

who should I talk to about getting it back?

 

[KAOSTAR]

I never changed groups, I was always a TD

who should I talk to about getting it back?

hmm well you could post "custom title that you want/had" and if they have mercy on your soul they might do it at their convenience.

thats your best bet. otherwise its a no. so if it happens be happy, if not buy a new one.

you never had a lime green name?

and it was probably something you did to lose your title. they shouldn't feel obligated to fix your mistake. custom title is for premium memberships. yours expired. talking like that they probably won't change it. sound grateful dude. not like you are entitled.

 

[memphischains]

hmm well you could post "custom title that you want/had" and if they have mercy on your soul they might do it at their convenience.

thats your best bet. otherwise its a no. so if it happens be happy, if not buy a new one.

you never had a lime green name?

and it was probably something you did to lose your title. they shouldn't feel obligated to fix your mistake. custom title is for premium memberships. yours expired. talking like that they probably won't change it. sound grateful dude. not like you are entitled.

I did have a lime green name, but I changed it back to TD once I payed.
This happened the last time the membership ran out too, and they changed it back.

and wait a second, don't act like I'm not grateful because that is ignorant, that fact of the matter is i've donated about 80 dollars with the two purposes to show my appreciation to the administrators to this site and receive a custom title. I've been very appreciative to this website and have had no problem donating anything towards it.

It is something I use every day and give my respects to the people that run this place, it is a very well maintained and polished forum.

by the way my title was "Smash hhkj'"

and when i get the funds to donate I will do it agian

 

[KAOSTAR]

I said sound grateful.

im just telling you the best way to get what you want. nobody wants too feel obligated or like they have to help you. they do it cuz they want to help.

I probably just looked to much into this:

they have done it numerous times before, there isn't any reason not to just put it back

 

[Azua]

I lost my custom title after my membership ran out, but after my last one I was able to get it back from you guys.

Is it still possible to get them back from you? I plan on buying another year but it's still principal, especially when I have been a constant member for a while

Common problem. If it happens again, just post in forum support next time and I'll fix it for you.



and what exactly happened to non-staff/non-wc not answering questions?

 

[KAOSTAR]

mY bad im a loser and break rules. sorry lol

I do have a question tho.

my first account on swf was kaosfdt. I was trying to find it the other day or look in a thread I had posted in. I don't think I had very many posts, but I couldn't find any record of the account. was it deleted or something or does it have something to do with the archived threads recently?

 

[Grey Belnades]

You are forgiven. <_<

How long do Premium transfers/gifts take to go through?