A nice end to an icon sort of day

[linaewen]

The LOTR Fanclub has upgraded its features and now allows members to upload their own avatars. I've been playing with icons all day today, so played some more by downsizing this icon a bit for use with my posts at the Message Boards. I'll be making 70X70 icons of Boromir now...

For now, I am sticking with this one, as this an image of Boromir which I like very much -- laughing with his friends!

Comments

[boriel.livejournal.com]

you must go check out wytch_sansmerci lj, she has some stunning boromir icons you might want.

[lin4gondor.livejournal.com]

Wow! I've had just a wee look, and I think I'll need to do some more. I do believe I have one of hers she said I could take, but I need to find it on whichever computer I have stored it on -- now that I have so much icon space!

I wasn't sure if I could use someone else's at the Fanclub, because there doesn't seem to be a place to credit whose they are, but for LJ, some of those will be great!

Thanks, I forget to look for these sometimes.

[boriel.livejournal.com]

you many not see this at the fanboaards, but i was asking if you had to be a paying member to be a 'member' as members were getting free avatars of their own. since my membership expired, and since i dont plan on renewing it,i assume that i wont qualify for an avatar....i cant find the 'my account' page either.....so i guess thats it? any ideas? (i had hopes of using this icon over there sniffle)

[lin4gondor.livejournal.com]

I just read something over there that seems to indicate that if your membership has expired, you will not be given that "member" status. It seems to be for those who have current accounts. HOWEVER, if you have ever ordered anything from the Fanclub store, that might count as having an active membership. I'm not totally sure that membership only means paying for the Fanclub magazine, but I could be wrong.

If I were you, I would keep checking to see if they assign you member status; I don't believe they are finished yet. But I suspect you may be right, and you won't be able to use your icon. :-(

Did I let you down easily enough?

[boriel.livejournal.com]

:D yes indeed. not surprised though, actually, since they seem to be all about making money more than anything else....which of course is to be expected as they are primarily a business of course.

it was nice being a member especially since a friend signed me up and paid for it so it was free, but now that the movies are done, i dont see any benefit from joining up again....i mean, what more can they produce to keep the magazines 'current' and interesting, really? (and i desperatly need a certain issue, but have you seen how much they want to charge for back issues? sheesh! ebay'll be cheaper i bet)

[lin4gondor.livejournal.com]

Here's a good explanation of the situation, just posted:

http://forums.fanhq.com/viewtopic.php?t=21642&highlight=

So it still costs to become a member, but not as much as if you were subscribing to the magazine.

[boriel.livejournal.com]

thanks for the info. dont think i will though. ten bucks for an avatar is a bit steep even in my books, mainly cause i'll never use that 10 dollar credit to purchase something anyway. (besides, wont get anything for 10 bucks, will have to spend another ten - plus exchange, plus duty, and shipping ...nope)

well, the bonus is that if everyone jumps on the bandwagon, maybe i'll be the only one using the current 'strider adjusting boromirs gauntlets avatar' :-D

[lin4gondor.livejournal.com]

I sometimes get things from the shop, and I'm glad I'll be able to use my 10% in other places, too -- not that 10% is any good, really -- it barely covers the postage! As you say, $10 is too much for an avatar.

The avatar you have now is one of my fave Strider shots anyway, which I now identify with you. ;-) (I briefly considered using this one as my avatar, as no one else would likely have it, but decided against it, LOL!)

BTW, this icon of yours is very nice, too!

[lin4gondor.livejournal.com]

BTW, I see that Decipher is suggesting we put a black border around our avatars. I shall try to figure out how to do that on my own, because it is good for me to do so -- but if I can't, can you help me out? When you get back, of course. Also, once you are back and settled, I will send you the icon or two I want some writing on.

Tanks -- as my boy used to say when he was a wee one. ;-)

Nice

[faramirgirl.livejournal.com]

I like this picture of Boromir he has a beautiful smile.