tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3208009569411456495.post4945852885488764910..comments2023-05-18T05:57:06.638-07:00Comments on Procyon Games: New En Garde Name Display SystemRifkin Habsburghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09056591970642361189noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3208009569411456495.post-55259120949239507822015-01-27T19:51:53.178-08:002015-01-27T19:51:53.178-08:00The name display system is entirely optional -- th...The name display system is entirely optional -- the game functions fine without it. I recommend new players hop on and play (with help from a tutor) and see how they like the game before they take the time to upload a name texture.Rifkin Habsburghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09056591970642361189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3208009569411456495.post-53696453831428703362015-01-15T12:49:14.750-08:002015-01-15T12:49:14.750-08:00When trying to introduce the game to new people an...When trying to introduce the game to new people and to have to take the time to design one's name before you can play with one's name on the score board or to watch a match with no names on the score board is a serious oversight and design flaw: It kills the game spontaneity for first timers!<br /><br />IMHO the custom name texture should be an option, not a necessity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3208009569411456495.post-56828123256846261042014-05-31T14:47:29.617-07:002014-05-31T14:47:29.617-07:00Sorry, you're right! Here's an overview of...Sorry, you're right! Here's an overview of how to use the system.<br /><br />First, you need a Display Name prim. If you own En Garde, you should have received one when I sent out the update (if not, you can get one by touching any vendor and redelivering a new setup to yourself). If you don't own En Garde, you can use a Display Name prim from any owner to set your display name globally across the whole system.<br /><br />Next, you need to have a texture to use as a display name. You can make this texture in any graphics program, as long as you save it<br />as a .gif, .jpg, or .png. For best results, you should also follow these guidelines:<br /><br /> * The texture should have a transparent background, with your name being the only foreground element<br /> * The texture should be 1024 pixels long and 128 pixles tall (or it can be a multiple of those numbers)<br /> * After you create your texture, upload it to Second Life with your client. You should see it in the Textures folder of your inventory. There is a L$10 charge for uploading images.<br /> * You must have full permissions on the texture you use (this should be automatic for textures you create)<br /><br />When you've got your name texture ready, touch the Display Name prim. You then have 30 seconds to drag your name texture onto the prim.<br /><br /> * Make sure your inventory window is open and you can see your name texture<br /> * Hold down the CONTROL key, and drag the texture onto this prim. It should hilite in red.<br /> * Drop the texture on the prim, and you should see a message that your texture has been accepted.<br /><br /> You should see your new name if you step on a piste. It will also appear in the high score leader boards.<br /><br /> Name textures should have your name and nothing else. People who upload inappropriate textures will be banned from the game.Rifkin Habsburghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09056591970642361189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3208009569411456495.post-55325265435613315452014-05-31T14:04:18.015-07:002014-05-31T14:04:18.015-07:00So why don't you post the instructions or guid...So why don't you post the instructions or guidelines for creating this Display Name graphic here.<br /><br />I have to fire up another computer to get to SL to get them. Been searching on the web but only found this reference.<br /><br />Thank You.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com