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New to the forum? Get started by reading general information about Feila and the rules of the forum.

Need help? Send a private message to RabidFox. The staff is always willing to assist users with questions and problems. There's also a thread for how to role-play.

Don't be shy. Feel free to start posting when you're ready. We have a friendly community that is more than happy to welcome you and invite you to role-play. And don't worry about all the informational threads! You only need minimal knowledge to role-play. There's no need to do lots of reading.

Role-players wanting to write role-playing posts under five sentences, see the One Liners board.

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New One Liners Role-playing Board! No Minimum Sentence Rule for RP There!

Last post by Dumah « Fri Oct 27, 2017 7:35 pm
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by RabidFox » Tue Sep 05, 2017 1:10 am » in The World Court

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I have decided after a long time that I am going to finally allow ROLE-PLAYING posts that are under five sentences again, but ONLY in the new One Liners board that is attached to the Dimensional Break. Want to write ROLE-PLAYING posts without...

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I really like the sound of the one liner role-plays. As I'm just starting to get back into role-playing after having been away from it since 1999, it will help me ease my way back slowly.

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Fri Oct 27, 2017 7:35 pm
Chat with Feilans on Discord!

Last post by RabidFox « Sun Sep 03, 2017 9:40 pm
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by RabidFox » Sun Sep 03, 2017 9:40 pm » in The World Court

Feila has its own server on Discord for chatting with other users.

Our Discord server can be found at:

Hope to see you there! :D

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Sun Sep 03, 2017 9:40 pm
Tapatalk: Browse Feila on Mobile Devices Better Than Ever Before!

Last post by Styx « Wed Feb 03, 2016 2:25 pm
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by RabidFox » Sun Jan 31, 2016 10:04 am » in The World Court

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Recently, Styx contacted me about this cool, free APP that makes browsing Feila on mobile devices much easier than normal. It's pretty nifty and I would give it a shot if you have an Apple or Android device. Just use the App Store (Apple) or Play...

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The nice benefit is the ability to receive notifications for replies to threads and for your inbox.

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Last post by Styx
Wed Feb 03, 2016 2:25 pm
Fur Affinity Artwork of Feila

Last post by Rackenhammer « Tue Feb 03, 2015 8:29 am
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by RabidFox » Mon Feb 02, 2015 11:22 pm » in The World Court

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Check out the new gallery of Feila artwork!

We currently have 100 pictures of Feila artwork in our favourites gallery.

We have started a new Feila page on FurAffinity.net. The old page was unable to be retrieved because the password was lost...

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I used to have an FA page, but I left the site some time ago.

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Last post by Rackenhammer
Tue Feb 03, 2015 8:29 am
Minimum Sentence Rule for Role-playing Posts (Excluding the One Liners board)

Last post by RabidFox « Tue Jan 31, 2017 3:08 pm
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by RabidFox » Thu May 17, 2007 7:40 pm » in The World Court
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All ROLE-PLAYING posts must contain NO LESS than five good sentences. This rule does NOT apply to NON-ROLE-PLAYING posts.

Role-plays that allow posts under five sentences may ONLY be posted in the One Liners board.

The purpose of implementing and...

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@Lilli

Are you talking about role-playing in the IRC? If you want to role-play in a chat room, one sentence is fine.
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Tue Jan 31, 2017 3:08 pm
Please mark your threads (Art) or (Lit)

Last post by RabidFox « Wed Jan 03, 2007 3:26 am

by RabidFox » Wed Jan 03, 2007 3:26 am

In order to keep things more organized in here, and thus easier to browse, please use the (Art) and (Lit) tags in the subject of your threads.

(Art) = A thread of an artwork nature.
(Lit) = A thread of a literature nature.

Thanks.

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Last post by RabidFox
Wed Jan 03, 2007 3:26 am
Questions Concerning the General Usage of this Board

Last post by Demon « Thu Dec 07, 2006 7:28 pm

by Demon » Thu Dec 07, 2006 7:28 pm

Tutorial Board FAQ

Q. Who can post topics here?

A. Anyone.

Q. What kind of topics can be posted here?

A. Anything of a tutorial nature that relates to artwork or literature, such as a request for a certain tutorial, or a topic for a particular...

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Thu Dec 07, 2006 7:28 pm

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A couple of RP tips for you, and perhaps some help for me?

Last post by arSyx « Fri Feb 20, 2015 1:05 am
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by Rackenhammer » Thu Jan 22, 2015 2:43 pm

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First, don't decide events/outcomes of a thread too far in advance, even collaboratively. It will become something of a slog, with everything that happens before that predetermined point appearing to be a time-wasting obstacle to the continuance of...

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Seems I've already broken two of these with my most recent post... >.< Tried to tie in aspects from everyone's posts. My apologies though. Shouldn't be as much a problem for future posts.

I am flattered to be mentioned positively though. Glad I've...

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Fri Feb 20, 2015 1:05 am
How to make a song!

Last post by Brimstone « Tue May 28, 2013 11:47 am

by Brimstone » Tue May 28, 2013 11:47 am

Hey everyone! Brimstone here to give you a quick tutorial on how to make a song!

Now too many people think that if they play enough chords you can make a song, and while this is true ((Technically)) your gonna suffer a lot of stress in the future....

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Tue May 28, 2013 11:47 am
How to write a girl when you're a guy. [Lit]

Last post by evil9731 « Fri Jul 06, 2012 6:07 pm
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by Kipper » Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:11 am
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How to write a Girl when you're a Guy .

Developing a female character is no different than any other character other than you have additional questions you have to ask yourself. Really, these sorts of questions need to be answered for male...

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hehe, just saying man, just sayin
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Last post by evil9731
Fri Jul 06, 2012 6:07 pm
The Short Manual of Firearm Safety

Last post by RasHeart « Sat Mar 03, 2012 12:44 pm
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by JamesG » Mon May 24, 2010 3:17 am

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The improper handling of firearms, whilst not always applicable to every character, is fairly rife within any thread about fighting, or being armed. Below are some helpful rules I have found to remind people that projectile motion resulting from...

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God, I almost forgot these rules.

I guess laying off going to rifle training can do that.

Thanks!

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Last post by RasHeart
Sat Mar 03, 2012 12:44 pm
The Rush of Combat.... (Lit)

Last post by Eddy « Wed Mar 02, 2011 5:56 pm
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by Slight of Hand » Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:55 pm

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Okay, so, we're all not new to combat. In fact, I dare say that at some point, it's a part of every RP. I mean, what fun would an RP be if it was all sunshine and giggles all the time? I'm wanting to come up with a way that's logical, sensable, and...

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Can't really add much to what James said, really. Although, one thing I have come across in off-Feila rps is having a good tough fight going, and then someone goes 'oh look I have this spell that will just kill them all.' Where's the fun in that?...

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Last post by Eddy
Wed Mar 02, 2011 5:56 pm
A Short Notice on Religions

Last post by Rainwhisker « Sun Oct 17, 2010 5:58 am
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by JamesG » Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:34 pm

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The following excerpts are taken from the descriptions of the different religions in Feila.

Monotheistic Faiths

Edwin

The Church of Midas

Midas The Righteous Hypocrite

The feline population of Edwin believe in a single god named Midas,...

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Thanks for clarifying this all up in a single topic.

I've never entirely stuck with a character that really is into religion in RP on Feila persay (minus one that follows a more minor religion), but I might accidentally use an improper term...

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Last post by Rainwhisker
Sun Oct 17, 2010 5:58 am
The Comprehensive List of Feilan Character Stereotypes

Last post by zakorath « Tue May 25, 2010 4:17 am
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by JamesG » Tue May 18, 2010 1:52 am
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PART ONE - THE LIST OF CHARACTER TRAITS

This is a list I wrote based on my experiences on this forum in reading and role-playing with different characters. It is a series of yes or no questions. The more times you know your character would have to...

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Man... we've really gone off topic here.

How did we get onto this again?

Oh well... At least the thread's getting some loving.
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Last post by zakorath
Tue May 25, 2010 4:17 am
How To Write Playable Characters (A guide to not godmoding)

Last post by LittleWing « Fri May 21, 2010 8:21 pm
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by LittleWing » Fri May 21, 2010 10:36 am

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Hello again!
Here I have another tutorial for you.
Due to some recent hitches in stories, I figured a write a little how to on having like-able characters.
Now, before we bring out the pitchforks, allow me to explain!
Firstly, I do know that whether...

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Absolutely.

Just keep in mind the phrase a jack of all trades is a master of none

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Fri May 21, 2010 8:21 pm
Tutorial: How to clearly play two characters in one post.

Last post by LittleWing « Wed May 19, 2010 10:55 am
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by LittleWing » Tue May 18, 2010 5:22 pm

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I have noticed recently that several people have been playing multiple characters in one post.
This is really cool, in my opinion, but it can also get very confusing for other readers.
So, here I figured I would suggest some little ways to make it...

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Yes, this also works very well.

Another thing that needs to be kept in mind is that when you write a post, keep in mind that it is not only a reply, but also a story for someone else to follow and build off of. This goes for any post.
Sometimes...

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Last post by LittleWing
Wed May 19, 2010 10:55 am
Art Tutorials

Last post by Duchess « Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:22 pm
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by RabidFox » Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:19 am

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A Collection of Art Tutorials by Various Creators

This thread is a collection of tutorials on the art of drawing. It should be noted that none of these tutorials were created by me, and that these links are simply here for reference. I will rate...

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Ohgosh this is fantastic! Thank you very much! Bookmarked! *sends chocolates and shiny things over Rubens way!*

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Last post by Duchess
Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:22 pm
Tutorial Request: Describing Characters (Lit)

Last post by Rainwhisker « Wed Jan 27, 2010 2:24 am
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by Rainwhisker » Wed Dec 30, 2009 9:10 am

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Okay, pardon if I didn't use this forum correctly.

Anyway, I am terrible at describing certain features of characters whenever I try to make a physical description. I'm even more terrible at describing one thing: Hair.

I can never tell anyone and...

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Mmm, that helps give me an idea on writing.

Obvious enough, if it is non-descript, don't describe too much *facepalm*

Thanks a lot.

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Last post by Rainwhisker
Wed Jan 27, 2010 2:24 am
Basic Spelling and Grammar: A Quick and Dirty Guide (Lit)

Last post by Rainwhisker « Tue Jan 26, 2010 8:45 pm
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by RabidFox » Tue Jan 26, 2010 6:40 pm

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Basic Spelling and Grammar
A Quick and Dirty Guide

Basic spelling and grammar are very easy to pull off. We're not asking for Shakespeare, and we understand if users make the occasional mistake. However, when a post is littered with obvious...

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*clapclapclap*

Nice one.

Just a note, though. Everyone makes mistakes, so we all can't 100% follow the rules above. Also, some of us might not be native english speakers. We're very lenient on how far one goes on upholding the above (Me, anyway),...

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Last post by Rainwhisker
Tue Jan 26, 2010 8:45 pm
Character Personalities (Lit)

Last post by Canis « Tue Dec 08, 2009 6:34 pm

by Canis » Tue Dec 08, 2009 6:34 pm

Feeling lost? Don't know if you are missing some important trait?

An excelent guide to RPG character's personality.

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Tue Dec 08, 2009 6:34 pm
Forum Etiquette: The Art of Playing Nice (Lit)

Last post by RabidFox « Sat Oct 03, 2009 2:31 am

by RabidFox » Sat Oct 03, 2009 2:31 am

Forum Etiquette: The Art of Playing Nice

Getting Down to the Brass Tacks

Good forum and internet etiquette in general are just as important as having good manners in the world outside the computer. In day to day life offline, as you meet new...

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Sat Oct 03, 2009 2:31 am
Drawing Animal Heads: The Zeru Way! (Art)

Last post by RabidFox « Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:48 pm
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by Zeru » Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:42 pm

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Yes yes, the raddest mod of all did it. She put together an art tutorial for you little maggots.

The finished product.

It's really reaaallly big. So uh. Sorry 'bout that. -hides under a rock-

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The link to the tutorial is broken.

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Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:48 pm
RP Introductions: How to Make a Good First Impression (Lit)

Last post by RabidFox « Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:57 pm

by RabidFox » Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:57 pm

How to Make a Good First Impression
By the Great Fox

What's This Nonsense?

Consider it the ten commandments of making a role-playing introduction, or more simply put a straight-forward and easy-to-understand guide about how to make a good...

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Last post by RabidFox
Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:57 pm
Open your throats! (Lit)

Last post by JamesG « Wed Sep 02, 2009 1:02 am
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by Jackie Haystack » Tue Sep 01, 2009 6:36 pm

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Open Your Throats!
or how to write a good introduction.

That's right, I'm going to write a tutorial, and there is (regretfully) nothing anyone can do to stop me, in fact, by the time you've read this, it will (not surprisingly) be too late!...

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I agree completely. Context is very important in regards to character. You've summed up pretty much everything I would have to say on the subject, so I shall leave you with a big, shiny, red stamp of approval. :D

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Last post by JamesG
Wed Sep 02, 2009 1:02 am
Killing John Smith: Creating Original Characters (Lit)

Last post by RabidFox « Tue Nov 25, 2008 8:10 pm
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by RabidFox » Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:01 am
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The Reception Hall

Welcome to my tutorial on creating original and interesting characters while avoiding common clichés and other highly flammable material. The purpose of this guide is to demonstrate the many ways in which originality can be...

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@BecHund

I haven't had time to read them all in full. If I get a chance, I'll try to.

@Wilk

I'll have to look at Drugi, but I'll need a link to his biography.
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Last post by RabidFox
Tue Nov 25, 2008 8:10 pm
Character Shtuffs (Lit)

Last post by Puffin « Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:43 pm
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by Secluded » Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:11 pm
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To start, I'll merely post this.

A Mary Sue Quiz

Many of you have probably seen this, but...I thought I'd post it anyway. I'd give it...****

Post other such things here if you wish.

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Ooh, this looks like fun! Let's see...

Emmy: 27 - borderline Mary-Sue; I can understand that, though. =)

Sopia: 17 - the Non-Sue; YAY! I'm glad, since I spent a helluva lot of time developing her character.
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Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:43 pm
Drawing Clothes: The Zeru Way! (Art)

Last post by insaneyanish « Sun Jan 13, 2008 3:50 pm
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by Zeru » Wed Jan 03, 2007 2:50 am

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I did another one since I love you all oh so much.

Maggots.

This really isn't a How to in the least. It's just a step by step of how I do stuff when it comes to clothing.

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I'm kinda a perfectionist when drawing, so they drive me insane sometimes...
THAT DOESN'T LOOK RIGHT!!! ARGH! *splodes*

for the same reason I also despise drawing rocks... it's just too simple for me..

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Last post by insaneyanish
Sun Jan 13, 2008 3:50 pm
Creative Writing: Adding Color to Literature (Lit)

Last post by RabidFox « Sun Nov 11, 2007 1:54 pm

by RabidFox » Sun Nov 11, 2007 1:54 pm

The Foyer

Whether one is writing a simple role-playing response, authoring a huge, revolutionary novel, or sending their dear great-grandmother a letter, adding color to your literary approach can make the finished piece all that much more...

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Sun Nov 11, 2007 1:54 pm
Feather Study: A Basic Guide to Avian Feathers (Art/Lit)

Last post by RabidFox « Sat Oct 06, 2007 3:44 pm

by RabidFox » Sat Oct 06, 2007 3:44 pm

Introduction

This is a concise tutorial designed to teach about the physical structure, placement, and purpose of avian feathers. Since it is short, it doesn't go into much detail, but it should serve its purpose as a simple introductory guide....

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Last post by RabidFox
Sat Oct 06, 2007 3:44 pm
Map Tutorial (Art)

Last post by Number3 « Wed Mar 28, 2007 10:17 pm
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by MisterGod » Fri Mar 09, 2007 12:02 am

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May I disturb your thread or do you plan to continue this?

I like this. It's interesting, different. You don't see something like this everyday. In fact, I don't think that I've ever seen a map tutorial. Good job, Zubada. I look forward to the next...

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Aye, a map tutorial! I've never come across one of these before. *Checks Google* Nope. Not another in sight. This is pretty cool, Zu.

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Last post by Number3
Wed Mar 28, 2007 10:17 pm
The Basics of Grammar: A Tutorial (Lit)

Last post by RabidFox « Sat Feb 10, 2007 12:15 am
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by RabidFox » Thu Feb 08, 2007 4:33 am

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This is the completed result of my attempt at a grammar tutorial. Note that not all aspects of grammar are covered in this tutorial, and that only the more basic attributes of English grammatical structure are focused on. I hope that this can be...

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@Madame

Thank you for your criticism. It is much appreciated. Perhaps the comma usage that I explained has changed since it was published? I will have to look into that one, as I originally read the rule in an old Webster's Dictionary. But, yes, I...

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Sat Feb 10, 2007 12:15 am
Zeru's Tut Inquest Thread (Art)

Last post by Zeru « Wed Jan 03, 2007 6:27 pm
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by Zeru » Mon Jan 01, 2007 3:10 am

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Hmm.. I've kinda been wanting to make a tutorial for something.. So, I'm curious if anyone would like to see anything specific from me?

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You'd be surprised by how much I don't know what I'm doing with hair. Usually I just throw a buncha lines all over the place and make 'em flow together.

-offering excuses to not work-

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Last post by Zeru
Wed Jan 03, 2007 6:27 pm
Spriting Tutorial Needed (Art)

Last post by RabidFox « Sat Dec 30, 2006 5:24 pm
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by Secluded » Thu Dec 14, 2006 9:07 pm

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Yes, I'm looking for a detailed sprite tutorial.

I can do some basic spriting of things like Fire Emblem sprites and such, but these are the types I've got to edit:

That's hard. Real hard.

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Sorry about the delay. I forgot about this thread.

I don't know if these would be helpful - Finding good spriting tuts is difficult. I found them on deviantart.com. If I find anymore, I'll post them.

- Recoloring

- Coloring

EDIT:

Here's an...

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