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Frequently Asked Questions
xSIMS
- A download is not working or the downloaded file is corrupt and/or is just not what was expected.
- Deactivate any downloadmanagers like Getright while downloading from 'xSIMS' or simply hold down shift while clicking on the download link, or just try again.
We've made some bad experiences with software like Norton Internet Security and the like. If you have such a software running in the back deactivate it and try to download again. If the download then works, check the configuration of that software. If you need help for the configuration of that software contact the support of the software manufacturer.
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- I can't download.
Images are not displayed on xSIMS.
When accessing downloads I get an "Access Denied" or "you are not authorised" error and/or I do get a referrer error message.
- To be able to download files from 'xSIMS' you need to be registered and logged in.
"Register now"
To be able to download Rewards you must be "Supporter".
If you have got an xSIMS error message, make sure you have read the error message completely and followed the instructions in it if there were any.
You must allow cookies from xSIMS. Check in your browser settings that cookies form sims2xsims.de and xsims.de are being accepted.
The reason for this error message can also be that your browser does not send a referer. Make sure sending a referer is turned on in your browser configuration. If you do not know how to do that, refer to your browser manual or contact the browser support.
Another reason could be a firewall or a tool like Norton Internet Security that blocks the referer. If you have any such software running, just try for testing purposes to deactivate them all and check if the download then works, or check your software documentation to find out how to allow sending the referer. If you cant find out by yourself, contact the support of the software developer.
The following browsers where tested by us and worked fine:
>Internet Explorer from version 6 on
>Firefox from version 0.8 on
Because it is widely spread today to steal content from others webpages, what will lead to high traffic costs for the website owner, one is forced to take measurements that this will not happen. That's why it is necessary that your browser sends the referer.
The referer tells our system from what website you look at our images or try to start downloads, that's the way we use this information, just to make sure users can only access our content from our website. We do not spy on you using this function. No personal informations will be stored on our systems about the referers.
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- What is a Reward? / How do I get Supporter Rewards?
![Supporter Rewards for The Sims 3 are marked with this Bar Supporter Rewards Bar](http://sims2xsims.de/images/bar_supporterdl_s3.gif)
![Supporter Rewards for the Sims 4 are marked with this Bar Supporter Rewards Bar](http://sims2xsims.de/images/bar_supporterdl_s4.gif)
A Reward also called Supporter Reward is a "Thank-You-Gift" for our Supporters. Becoming a " xSIMS Supporter" is nothing you can buy in the typical way, it's a "Thank-You-Gift" that we give to those who have become valuable contributors to the xSIMS community. A valuable contribution can be mods you've uploaded, news you've posted, regularly participation in our forums or a substantial donation you made. This helps us to cover the costs for domain registrations, software, and hosting, thus we depend upon these donations to keep xSIMS up and running.
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- What is PayPal, how much does it cost and how does it work?
- What is PayPal?
PayPal is a company which provides the service of sending secure payments on the Internet. To use this service you must register with PayPal and provide your personal details as well as a payment option. These differ from country to country but no mater where you live credit card is always accepted, in some countries you may use a debit card, bank account or e-check.
PayPal is a subsidiary company of eBay and has over 30 million users.
PayPal is secure, fast and free.
How much does PayPal cost?
PayPal is for buyers free of charge.
When and where do I register?
After you've clicked the "Donation-Button" you'll be forwarded to the SSL secured website of PayPal where you will get an overview for this transaction.
If you are already a registered user then you only need to logon to PayPal and confirm the payment. If you don't have a PayPal-Account you will find an option there to register free of charge. You will have to provide your personal details as well as a payment option e.g. credit card. These informations are transfered with highest, currently available security standards and will only be accessible to PayPal and yourself.
After you've finished the payment you'll be brought back to our website. You'll also receive an email from PayPal confirming your payment.
By the way: Once you are registered with PayPal you can use it to pay online merchants or sellers on eBay.
Is PayPal secure?
Yes, PayPal is secure. Your personal details including your billing informations are send encrypted.
What informations does xSIMS receive from PayPal?
We receive only your name, address and email. All billing details -e.g. your credit card details- stay with PayPal.
What are the advantages of PayPal?
Speed, security and comfort. If you pay by PayPal we'll receive the payment within seconds which allows us to provide you our downloads very fast.
PayPal can - as mentioned before - be used to pay online merchants or auctions on eBay. (If the seller provides this option.) The most important part here is that your billing informations always remain at PayPal; none you'll pay with PayPal will receive your e.g. credit card details. This minimises the risk of fraud.
What is the PayPal-ID of xSIMS?
Donations@xSIMS.de
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- Can I place a link to xSIMS on my website?
- You certainly can! You can find further information on our forums.
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- Can I share or re-design xSIMS content?
- Our file are copyright protected. So do not distribute them by download or any other way to a third party without the written approval of xSIMS.de. It is also not permitted to make changes on the files or distribute a changed file.
So please stay fair and ask us first and tell us what you have in mind.
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The Sims 4
- How do I install / Where do I put the downloaded files for 'The Sims 4'?
- If necessary extract* the download and if provided check the ReadMe file included.
Please read any included ReadMe files carefully. If nothing particular is stated you can install the files as follows:
Installation of *.package files
Place any files on a
Windows XP machine in: C:\Documents and Settings\\My Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Mods
Windows Vista, 7, 8 or 10 machine in:
C:\Users\\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 4\Mods
Installation by using an Installer e.g. that usually comes in form of a exe-file
If you downloaded or extracted an exe-file from us this is a installer. Please start it like any other program by double clicking on it. After a short time you will get some information about the mod to be installed and after you clicked on next a few times you will eventually be asked for your The Sims 4 mod folder, It usually is located at the pathes described in the above paragraph. In this folder you need to have a file called resource.cfg. If you happen to miss that file you have to put it there. You can download and use this one. If for whatever reason the complete folder is missing just create it and then put the cfg file in it.
After starting the game you will get a notification informing you of the mods that you have installed.
*To extract the downloaded files you need a tool like WinZip, WinRAR or "7zip"
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- How do the different Nude downloads for 'The Sims 4' work?
- Getting you Sims nude is easy. You'll need three things.
1. One of our Nude Skins such as the The Sims 4 - WIP - Default Female Nude Skins - Shaven, which will give your Sim anatomical details such as nipples.
Please note: You cannot install more than one default replacing skin per sex, remove old versions prior to using a new one!
2. Nude Clothes (Sims 4 Nude Clothes (Invisible Clothing) , they allow your Sims to walk about naked in certain situations e.g. when swimming, as the name implies they are used the way normal clothes would de used.
3. The The Sims 4 - Mosaic Censor Grid Remover / Nude Patch, which removes the blurry bits e.g. when showering.
Download and install these files to get yourself a nude neighbourhood.
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The Sims 2 / The Sims 3 / The Sims Medieval
- How do I install / Where do I put the downloaded files for 'The Sims 3'?
![Supporter Rewards are marked with this Bar Supporter Rewards Bar](http://sims2xsims.de/images/bar_supporterdl_s3.gif)
Extract* the download and check the ReadMe file first.
Featured and Supporter Downloads (images to the left) for Windows come with an easy installer which will guide you trough the installation. Installing more than one of those download in a row will cause all but the first installer to ask you to delete cache files. You can ignore this as the first installer already did this.
Macintosh Users will have to place certain files in specific folders. Please refer to the ReadMe that comes with the download.
Member creations are marked with a Plumbob (image to the right). Please read any ReadMe files carefully.
If nothing particular is stated you can install the files as follows:
Installation of *.package files
Windows Users: Place any *.package files in C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Mods\Packages
Macintosh: Place any *.package files in The Sims 3.app > Contents > Resources > transgaming > c_drive > Program Files > Electronic Arts > The Sims 3 > Mods > Packages
Installation of *.Sims3pack files
Any *.sim3.pack files can be installed with a double click.
Windows and Macintosh users may in addition need a resource file. If you have installed any Featured or Supporter Downloads you don't need it! Otherwise please get it here and read the ReadMe that comes with it for installation instructions.
*To extract the downloaded files you need a tool like WinZip, WinRAR or "7zip"
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- How do the different Nude downloads for 'The Sims 3' work?
- Getting you Sims nude is easy. You'll need three things.
1. One of our Nude Skins such as the Nude Skins Hairy, this will give your Sim anatomical details such as nipples.
2. Nude Clothes (male and female), they allow your Sims to walk about naked in certain situations e.g. when swimming, as the name implies they are used the way normal clothes would de used.
3. The Censor Grid Remover, which removes the blurry bits e.g. when showering.
Download and install these files to get yourself a nude neighbourhood.
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- How do I install / Where do I put the downloaded files for 'The Sims Medieval'?
Extract* the download and check the ReadMe file first.
Featured and Supporter Downloads (images to the left) for Windows come with an easy installer which will guide you trough the installation.
Macintosh Users will have to place certain files in specific folders. Please refer to the ReadMe that comes with the download.
Installation of *.package files
Windows Users: Place any *.package files in C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\The Sims Medieval\Mods\Packages
Macintosh: Place any *.package files in The Sims Medieval.app > Contents > Resources > transgaming > c_drive > Program Files > Electronic Arts > The Sims Medieval > Mods > Packages
Windows and Macintosh users may in addition need a resource file. If you have installed any Featured or Supporter Downloads you don't need it! Otherwise please get it here and read the ReadMe that comes with it for installation instructions.
*To extract the downloaded files you need a tool like WinZip, WinRAR or "7zip"
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- Where do I put the downloaded files for 'The Sims 2'?
- You just need to extract* them into your downloads folder that was created automatically during the installation of 'The Sims 2'.
Normally you will find the downloads folder under on Windows XP machines at 'My Documents -> EA Games -> The Sims 2'. On Windows Vista machines it's hiding at: 'C:-> User -> Username -> Documents -> EA Games -> Die Sims 2->Downloads".
*To extract the downloaded files you need a tool like WinZip, WinRAR or "7zip"
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- How do the different Nude downloads for 'The Sims 2' work?
- We have three sub-categories at the category 'Nude':
1. Nude Skins
Short: Skin with sexual Characteristics.
Long: Those are additions for the category 'genetics'. That means if you install such a skin then you have an additional skin colour available when creating a new Sim.
Skins can't be changed on already existing Sims.
That Skin will for example be visible when your Sim takes a shower. (To remove that weird pixel stuff you need an additional Nude Patch.)
Nude Skins created by xSIMS include the gender typical sexual Characteristics.
2. Clothes for Nude Skins
Short: Let's your Sim show his Skin. Is needed when you use a nude Skin.
Long: These Clothes are transparent. That means if you use the clothes your Sim will show the Skin underneath. So if you choose this clothes as e.g. swimwear then he will go swimming naked.
Those clothes make only sense when the Sim has a nude skin. (See No.1)
3. Nude Clothes
Short: Needed when the Sim does not have a Nude Skin but you want him to be naked.
Long: This is clothing which your Sim, who e.g. does not have a nude skin can wear to be naked in the desired situation.
This clothing is needed for Sims who don't have a nude skin. The disadvantage of this clothing is that if your Sim for example takes a shower, no genitals will show because he has taken off all his clothes. That would only work with a nude skin. (See No.1)
Resume: If you or rather your Sim does not have a Nude Skin for a certain skin colour or no nude skin at all then you need the Nude Clothes to make your Sim naked.
If your Sim does have a Nude Skin then you'll need the Clothes for Nude Skins.
EA added a Censor Grid, which makes the Sims look blurry if they are naked. To get rid of it, and see the Nude Skins without the blurry bits you'll need a Censor Remover. "Our Censor Remover can be downloaded here."
Got it ;)
If not please, feel free to ask your question at the help forum.
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- Which 'The Sims 2' download requires which Addon?
- All downloads a compatible with all Sim Versions, no matter which Addons you've installed.
For exceptions you will find a note in the description of the download. Informing you of special requirements.
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Login and Registration Issues
- Why can’t I login?
- There are several reasons why this could occur. First, ensure your username and password are correct.
Make sure your browser accepts cookies from "xsims.de" and "sims2xsims.de".
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- Why do I get logged off automatically?
- If you do not check the Log me in automatically box when you login, the board will only keep you logged in for a preset time. This prevents misuse of your account by anyone else. To stay logged in, check the box during login. This is not recommended if you access the board from a shared computer, e.g. library, internet cafe, university computer lab, etc.
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- How can I delete my user account?
- We do not store any personal data, thus we are not obliged to delete any accounts.
The data stored is all anonymous, no real name or address is attached to it as long as you didn't do it yourself. If you stored personal data in your profile you can always go to your profile page and delete that personal data yourself. And if you don't like us to have your email address you should have not signed up with xSims in the first place.
The reasons why we decided to not delete user accounts are multiple.
First off, there is a reason why we decided that only people who signed up will be able to download our stuff. The reason being that we want people to participate in the xSims community, for example here in the forums. If we allow people to delete their account right after they signed up and downloaded everything that they wanted, that would completely stay against the whole purpose of being a community page where people share what they did or contributing in other ways to the community.
Second and no less important, it "creates" work to delete user accounts. And we sure have enough of that already. It might not sound much for just one account but you are not the only member. Imagine 60 people on a daily basis would like to get their account deleted and further lets say we need 1 minute for every one to delete, we are sure you can do the math. That is something we don't want to do and we can't afford to do as a private fan site. Our time is as limited as yours. We are doing all this in our private spare time. And we rather spend this precious time on things we like to do like for example creating new mods for The Sims.
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- How do I prevent my username appearing in the online user listings?
- Within your User Control Panel, under “Board preferences”, you will find the option Hide your online status. Enable this option with Yes and you will only appear to the administrators, moderators and yourself. You will be counted as a hidden user.
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- I’ve lost my password!
- Don’t panic! While your password cannot be retrieved, it can easily be reset. Visit the login page and click I’ve forgotten my password. Follow the instructions and you should be able to log in again shortly.
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- I registered but cannot login!
- First, check your username and password. If they are correct, then one of two things may have happened. If COPPA support is enabled and you specified being under 13 years old during registration, you will have to follow the instructions you received. Some boards will also require new registrations to be activated, either by yourself or by an administrator before you can logon; this information was present during registration. If you were sent an e-mail, follow the instructions. If you did not receive an e-mail, you may have provided an incorrect e-mail address or the e-mail may have been picked up by a spam filer. If you are sure the e-mail address you provided is correct, try contacting an administrator.
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- I registered in the past but cannot login any more?!
- Attempt to locate the e-mail sent to you when you first registered, check your username and password and try again.
Make sure your browser accepts cookies from "xsims.de" and "sims2xsims.de".
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- What is COPPA? / I mistakenly stated to be under the age of 13!
- COPPA, or the Child Online Privacy and Protection Act of 1998, is a law in the United States requiring websites which can potentially collect information from minors under the age of 13 to have written parental consent or some other method of legal guardian acknowledgment, allowing the collection of personally identifiable information from a minor under the age of 13.
We've decided to support this Act everyone under the age if 13 requires a hand signed approval from a parent.
If you mistakenly stated to be under the age of 13 you'll need to send us a valid proof of age.
"I am the mother of two.", or "I am a grandfather with a beard to my belt." is not a valid proof of age and will be ignored.
In both cases reply to the email you've received after your registration. Feel free to attach a scan.
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- What does the “Delete all board cookies” do?
- “Delete all board cookies” deletes the cookies created by phpBB which keep you authenticated and logged into the board. It also provides functions such as read tracking.
If you are having login or logout problems, deleting board cookies may help.
This option is at the bottom of every forums page.
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xSIMS - Supporter
- What is this all about being a xSIMS Supporter and how do I become one?
- Being an xSIMS Supporter will enable you to download all content, even the ones marked as Supporter Rewards. For a detailed list of all current privileges click on this Link.
Becoming a xSIMS Supporter is nothing you can buy in the typical way, it's a "Thank-You-Gift" that we give to those who have become valuable contributors to the xSIMS community. A valuable contribution can be mods you've uploaded, news you've posted, regularly participation in our forums or a substantial donation (the minimum amount is specified at our donation site) you made. Donations helps us sustain xSIMS and develop new and high quality clothes, skins and tools!
It also helps us to cover the costs for domain registrations, software, and hosting.
If you are interested in keeping xSIMS in a position to continue its development into the future, it would be very much appreciated if you could "make a donation".
However, there will always be lots of downloads free for all.
If you make a donation, be sure you are logged in! Otherwise you'll not be moved automatically to the Supporter Group and the whole process will be lengthened.
"Goto Donation Page"
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- Is it allowed to share xSIMS Supporter Rewards I have downloaded?
- You will help us if you don't share it!
The Supporter Rewards help us to cover the costs for domain registrations, software, and hosting thus we depend upon these donations. If supporters now share the rewards with others they'll probably not donate anything to us and it will become more likely that one day we will be forced to shut down xSIMS.
So please stay fair. Thanks.
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- I made a Donation, but can't download the Supporter Rewards.
- If you donated the amount specified on the donation pager or more you should have automatically been added to the xSIMS Supporter group and your user name should be simish green. If this is not the case for you you most possibly were not logged in at xSIMS when you made the donation or you did not use our donation form to send the donation. If for whatever reason you weren't added to the Supporter group, please send a PM to masc stating your PayPal Transaction Number, date of the donation and your email address registered with PayPal. We then have to check this personally. Please keep in mind that xSIMS is a private fan-website. It therefore can take a few days and even longer during holidays until we find the time to help you with your issue.
Please check your PM's regularly as we will contact you through that channel.
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User Preferences and settings
- How do I change my settings?
- If you are a registered user, all your settings are stored in the board database. To alter them, visit your User Control Panel; a link can usually be found at the top of board pages. This system will allow you to change all your settings and preferences.
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- The times are not correct!
- It is possible the time displayed is from a timezone different from the one you are in. If this is the case, visit your User Control Panel and change your timezone to match your particular area, e.g. London, Paris, New York, Sydney, etc. Please note that changing the timezone, like most settings, can only be done by registered users. If you are not registered, this is a good time to do so.
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- My language is not in the list!
- We currently offer the board in English and German only.
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- How do I show an image below my username?
- There are two images that may appear below a username when viewing posts. The first may be an image associated with your rank, this is displayed if you are a member of a certain group. e.g. Moderators or Supporters. The second, usually a larger image, is known as an avatar and is generally unique or personal to each user.
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- What is my rank?
- Ranks, which appear below your username, indicate the membership in a certain group e.g. moderators or supporters.
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- When I click the e-mail link for a user it asks me to login?
- Only registered users can send e-mail to other users via the built-in e-mail form, and only if the administrator has enabled this feature. This is to prevent malicious use of the e-mail system by anonymous users.
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Formatting and Topic Types
- What is BBCode?
- BBCode is a special implementation of HTML, offering great formatting control on particular objects in a post. The use of BBCode is granted by the administrator, but it can also be disabled on a per post basis from the posting form. BBCode itself is similar in style to HTML, but tags are enclosed in square brackets [ and ] rather than < and >. For more information on BBCode see the guide which can also be accessed from the posting page.
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- Can I use HTML?
- No. It is not possible to post HTML on this board and have it rendered as HTML. Most formatting which can be carried out using HTML can be applied using BBCode instead.
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- What are Smilies?
- Smilies, or Emoticons, are small images which can be used to express a feeling using a short code, e.g. :) denotes happy, while :( denotes sad. The full list of emoticons can be seen in the posting form. Try not to overuse smilies, however, as they can quickly render a post unreadable and a moderator may edit them out or remove the post altogether.
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- Can I post images?
- Yes, images can be shown in your posts. You may use attachments to upload the image to the board. You may also link to an image that you uploaded on an image share site such as ImageShack. Please restrain from hot linking images from other websites, as this will cause traffic for that site and is most likely not wanted!
Hint: If you attached an image, a small version of it is displayed as preview on the forums overview. To prevent this rename you file like this: yourfilename_nt.jpg
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- What are global announcements?
- Global announcements contain important information and you should read them whenever possible. They will appear at the top of every forum and within your User Control Panel.
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- What are announcements?
- Announcements often contain important information for the forum you are currently reading and you should read them whenever possible. Announcements appear at the top of every page in the forum to which they are posted.
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- What are sticky topics?
- Sticky topics within the forum appear below announcements and only on the first page. They are often quite important so you should read them whenever possible.
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- What are locked topics?
- Locked topics are topics where users can no longer reply and any poll it contained was automatically ended. Topics may be locked for many reasons and were set this way by either the forum moderator or board administrator. You may also be able to lock your own topics depending on the permissions you are granted by the board administrator.
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- What are topic icons?
- Topic icons are author chosen images associated with posts to indicate their content.
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Posting Issues
- How do I post a topic in a forum?
- To post a new topic in a forum, click the relevant button on either the forum or topic screens. You may need to register before you can post a message. A list of your permissions in each forum is available at the bottom of the forum and topic screens. Example: You can post new topics, You can vote in polls, etc.
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- How do I edit or delete a post?
- Unless you are a board administrator or moderator, you can only edit or delete your own posts. You can edit a post by clicking the edit button for the relevant post, sometimes for only a limited time after the post was made. If someone has already replied to the post, you will find a small piece of text output below the post when you return to the topic which lists the number of times you edited it along with the date and time. This will only appear if someone has made a reply; it will not appear if a moderator or administrator edited the post, though they may leave a note as to why they’ve edited the post at their own digression. Please note that normal users cannot delete a post once someone has replied.
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- How do I add a signature to my post?
- To add a signature to a post you must first create one via your User Control Panel. Once created, you can check the Attach a signature box on the posting form to add your signature. You can also add a signature by default to all your posts by checking the appropriate radio button in your profile. If you do so, you can still prevent a signature being added to individual posts by un-checking the add signature box within the posting form.
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- How do I create a poll?
- When posting a new topic or editing the first post of a topic, click the “Poll creation” tab below the main posting form; if you cannot see this, you do not have appropriate permissions to create polls. Enter a title and at least two options in the appropriate fields, making sure each option is on a separate line in the textarea. You can also set the number of options users may select during voting under “Options per user”, a time limit in days for the poll (0 for infinite duration) and lastly the option to allow users to amend their votes.
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- How do I edit or delete a poll?
- As with posts, polls can only be edited by the original poster, a moderator or an administrator. To edit a poll, click to edit the first post in the topic; this always has the poll associated with it. If no one has cast a vote, users can delete the poll or edit any poll option. However, if members have already placed votes, only moderators or administrators can edit or delete it. This prevents the poll’s options from being changed mid-way through a poll.
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- Why can’t I access a forum?
- Some forums may be limited to certain users or groups. To view, read, post or perform another action you may need special permissions. Contact a moderator or board administrator to grant you access.
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- Why can’t I add attachments?
- Attachment permissions are granted on a per forum, per group, or per user basis. The board administrator may not have allowed attachments to be added for the specific forum you are posting in, or perhaps only certain groups can post attachments.
However, you should be able to use attachments on most xSIMS forums. If you cannot contact an Administrator.
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- Why did I receive a warning?
- Each board administrator has their own set of rules for their site. If you have broken a rule, you may be issued a warning. Contact the board administrator if you are unsure about why you were issued a warning.
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- How can I report posts to a moderator?
- If the board administrator has allowed it, you should see a button for reporting posts next to the post you wish to report. Clicking this will walk you through the steps necessary to report the post.
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- What is the “Save” button for in topic posting?
- This allows you to save passages to be completed and submitted at a later date. To reload a saved passage, visit the User Control Panel.
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- Why does my post need to be approved?
- Postings in the news forum need to be approved before they show up. The reason for this is that we don't want the news to be abused e.g. for adds.
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- How do I bump my topic?
- By clicking the “Bump topic” link when you are viewing it, you can “bump” the topic to the top of the forum on the first page. However, if you do not see this, then topic bumping may be disabled or the time allowance between bumps has not yet been reached.
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Private Messaging
- I cannot send private messages!
- There are three reasons for this; you are not registered and/or not logged on, or the board administrator has prevented you from sending messages. Contact a board administrator for more information.
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- I keep getting unwanted private messages!
- You can block a user from sending you private messages by using message rules within your User Control Panel. If you are receiving abusive private messages from a particular user, inform a board administrator; they have the power to prevent a user from sending private messages.
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- I have received a spamming or abusive e-mail from someone on this board!
- We are sorry to hear that. The e-mail form feature of this board includes safeguards to try and track users who send such posts, so e-mail the board administrator with a full copy of the e-mail you received. It is very important that this includes the headers that contain the details of the user that sent the e-mail. The board administrator can then take action.
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User Levels and Groups
- What are Administrators?
- Administrators are members assigned with the highest level of control over the entire board. These members can control all facets of board operation, including setting permissions, banning users, creating usergroups or moderators, etc., dependent upon the board founder and what permissions he or she has given the other administrators. They may also have full moderator capabilities in all forums, depending on the settings put forth by the board founder.
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- What are Moderators?
- Moderators are individuals (or groups of individuals) who look after the forums from day to day. They have the authority to edit or delete posts and lock, unlock, move, delete and split topics in the forum they moderate. Generally, moderators are present to prevent users from going off-topic or posting abusive or offensive material.
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- What are usergroups?
- Usergroups are groups of users that divide the community into manageable sections board administrators can work with. Each user can belong to several groups and each group can be assigned individual permissions. This provides an easy way for administrators to change permissions for many users at once, such as changing moderator permissions or granting users access to a private forum.
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- Where are the usergroups and how do I join one?
- You can view all usergroups via the “Usergroups” link within your User Control Panel. If you would like to join one, proceed by clicking the appropriate button. Not all groups have open access, however. Some may require approval to join, some may be closed and some may even have hidden memberships. If the group is open, you can join it by clicking the appropriate button. If a group requires approval to join you may request to join by clicking the appropriate button. The user group leader will need to approve your request and may ask why you want to join the group. Please do not harass a group leader if they reject your request; they will have their reasons.
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- How do I become a usergroup leader?
- A usergroup leader is usually assigned when usergroups are initially created by a board administrator. If you are interested in creating a usergroup, your first point of contact should be an administrator; try sending a private message.
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- Why do some usergroups appear in a different colour?
- It is possible for the board administrator to assign a colour to the members of a usergroup to make it easy to identify the members of this group.
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- What is a “Default usergroup”?
- If you are a member of more than one usergroup, your default is used to determine which group colour and group rank should be shown for you by default. The board administrator may grant you permission to change your default usergroup via your User Control Panel.
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- What is “The team” link?
- This page provides you with a list of board staff, including board administrators and moderators and other details such as the forums they moderate.
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Friends and Foes
- What are my Friends and Foes lists?
- You can use these lists to organise other members of the board. Members added to your friends list will be listed within your User Control Panel for quick access to see their online status and to send them private messages. Subject to template support, posts from these users may also be highlighted. If you add a user to your foes list, any posts they make will be hidden by default.
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- How can I add / remove users to my Friends or Foes list?
- You can add users to your list in two ways. Within each user’s profile, there is a link to add them to either your Friend or Foe list. Alternatively, from your User Control Panel, you can directly add users by entering their member name. You may also remove users from your list using the same page.
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Searching the Forums
- How can I search a forum or forums?
- Enter a search term in the search box located on the index, forum or topic pages. Advanced search can be accessed by clicking the “Advance Search” link which is available on all pages on the forum. How to access the search may depend on the style used.
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- Why does my search return no results?
- Your search was probably too vague and included many common terms which are not indexed by phpBB3. Be more specific and use the options available within Advanced search.
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- Why does my search return a blank page!?
- Your search returned too many results for the webserver to handle. Use “Advanced search” and be more specific in the terms used and forums that are to be searched.
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- How do I search for members?
- Visit to the “Members” page and click the “Find a member” link.
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- How can I find my own posts and topics?
- Your own posts can be retrieved either by clicking the “Search user’s posts” within the User Control Panel or via your own profile page. To search for your topics, use the Advanced search page and fill in the various options appropriately.
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Topic Subscriptions and Bookmarks
- What is the difference between bookmarking and subscribing?
- Bookmarking in phpBB3 is much like bookmarking in your web browser. You aren’t alerted when there’s an update, but you can come back to the topic later. Subscribing, however, will notify you when there is an update to the topic or forum on the board via your preferred method or methods.
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- How do I subscribe to specific forums or topics?
- To subscribe to a specific forum, click the “Subscribe forum” link upon entering the forum. To subscribe to a topic, reply to the topic with the subscribe checkbox checked or click the “Subscribe topic” link within the topic itself.
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- How do I remove my subscriptions?
- To remove your subscriptions, go to your User Control Panel and follow the links to your subscriptions.
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Attachments
- What attachments are allowed on this board?
- You are allowed to upload images (e.g. jpg, gif) and compressed files (e.g. zip, 7zi).
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- How do I find all my attachments?
- To find your list of attachments that you have uploaded, go to your User Control Panel and follow the links to the attachments section.
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- How to upload an attachment?
- To upload e.g. an image to use in your post just click on the "upload attachment" tab beneath the posting form, click on "choose file" and afterwards on "add file". After that put the cursor at the place in your text in the posting form where you want the image displayed and click on the "place inline" button at the attachment panel beneath the posting form.
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