Itachi 396 Posted February 2, 2005 I am very appreciative of all the work that went and continues to go into the setup and upkeep of this forum. As for the avatars, I would like to select some surrent sekitori who are not among those appearing in the choices available. In particular, I would like Iwakiyama to represent me but I am stuck with Jumonji - the next closest to my loyalties as a former Aomori resident. Probably there is a way for me to access an Iwakiyama image to use but I don't know much about this and so it is much more convenient for me to choose form the available images on the menu. My wish is that whoever set up the menu that allowed me to choose Jumonji update it so I can change to Iwakiyama. Thank you. Itachi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kasugaran 0 Posted February 10, 2005 Some more Sumo Avatars would be great. Any chance of a Kasugaoo or Chiyonofuji? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rijicho 6 Posted February 11, 2005 Thank you. Matter is under investigation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryukaze 0 Posted February 14, 2005 whats wrong with Hayateumi?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kasugaran 0 Posted February 16, 2005 whats wrong with Hayateumi?? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Where to start? (Dribbling...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rijicho 6 Posted April 7, 2005 Sorry about the long delay between requests and action but now there are new avatars available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burainoan 0 Posted April 8, 2005 Nice new avatars, thanks. got my new one already. Go Shogiku!!! (not to sound ungrateful or anything, but the next time they're updated, would it be possible to add a few of the "old guys"? ever since i joined the board i've wanted a Kotonishiki avatar, since he was my original favorite....) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaikitsune Makoto 209 Posted April 8, 2005 not to sound ungrateful or anything, but the next time they're updated, would it be possible to add a few of the "old guys"? ever since i joined the board i've wanted a Kotonishiki avatar, since he was my original favorite....) Sure! Definitely should be some more past rikishi too and why not even yobidashi etc. S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kashunowaka 300 Posted April 8, 2005 Fantastic job! Good selection of pictures. The only thing is that the images themselves look kind of blurry, with stripes across. (Being unsure...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rijicho 6 Posted April 8, 2005 (edited) The stripes are TV scan-line effects according to the maker of the avatars. Made on purpose. If someone has good images of which good avatars could be made, let me know. Those could be used as basis for new avatars. Edited April 8, 2005 by Rijicho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 19,320 Posted April 8, 2005 I'm not a particularly big fan of the interlacing effect (reminds me too much of my first computer...), but the new avatars do look very stylish, I have to say that. Good job, unnamed Avatar Maker! (Being unsure...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Itachi 396 Posted May 15, 2005 Thanks Rijicho. I am very happy with my Iwakiyama avatar. I would like to see some of the lower division rikishi available too. I realize the images would be difficult to obtain but there is a lot of interest amongst forum members in those lower divisions lately. In particular, the Banzuke surfing and Guess the Yusho Winners games have drawn many of the most active sumo game players into following rikishi from the unsalaried ranks. This is not so much a call for you personally to locate those images for us but for anyone who can get them to make them accessible someplace for use to forum members who may want to get a good seat on the band wagon for up and coming stars just as you have with your Kisenosato avatar. Not saying that I would change, but if there were a nice Nishikaze or Sasaki avatar (my two adopteds) I might be tempted. Also, I'm sure Baruto's mug would be popular. I appreciate your efforts - this forum adds lots of value to my enjoyment of sumo. Itachi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odoriou 0 Posted May 17, 2005 (edited) I would like to see some of the lower division rikishi available too. [...] I'm sure Baruto's mug would be popular. I just created a Baruto avatar... Feel free to use it. :'-( I could easily paint a few more on request, but it's really difficult to find good photos of lower division rikishi. Edited May 17, 2005 by Odoriou Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heitaikai 0 Posted May 29, 2005 If you are still looking for a new avatar (although those in the forum gallery are wonderful) maybe you will find one on this website I created a couple of avatars just for fun. I hesitated to make them public as I am no artist and don't possess the best graphic program. If you should like one... feel free to use it. If not... ignore it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilovesumo 12 Posted May 29, 2005 (edited) If you are still looking for a new avatar (although those in the forum gallery are wonderful) maybe you will find one on this website I created a couple of avatars just for fun. I hesitated to make them public as I am no artist and don't possess the best graphic program. If you should like one... feel free to use it. If not... ignore it. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Very nice! (I am not worthy...) Um nicht zu sagen GANZ toll! (Nodding yes...) Alle sehen erhaben aus, haben diese g Edited May 29, 2005 by ilovesumo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Onnagumo 4 Posted May 30, 2005 I hesitated to make them public as I am no artist <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Allow me to disagree...... (I am not worthy...) I just added it to my favourites (Sign of approval) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kishinoyama 595 Posted May 30, 2005 If you are still looking for a new avatar (although those in the forum gallery are wonderful) maybe you will find one on this website I hesitated to make them public as I am no artist and don't possess the best graphic program. If you should like one... feel free to use it. If not... ignore it. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wow!! What great avatars! If you add to them or update them with younger rikishi please let me know! These are excellent! (I am not worthy...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Itachi 396 Posted June 1, 2005 I just had a look. I really liked them. I'm pretty pleased with the squinting Iwakiyama image I use now but there are some very tempting avatoars available on that page! I like the addition of mountains or flowers in some of them. I'd like to see a nice image of Iwakiyama and his namesake - Mt. Iwaki! How about an image of Jumonji along with Hashikami-dake - he used to share a kanji with that mountain when he was called Kaigatake. Itachi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heitaikai 0 Posted June 2, 2005 First of all... thank you very much for your positive comments! If you add to them or update them with younger rikishi please let me know! These are excellent! I will upload new avatars regularly. A few minutes ago I added some new ones on both avatar-sites (Ama, Kotooshu, Kaiho, Kotonishiki, Terao... more will follow soon). It's a bit empty in the "newcomers' corner" - only Masuto and Sawai at the moment. As Odoriou mentioned before, it is very difficult to find pictures of lower ranked rikishi. I like the addition of mountains or flowers in some of them. I'd like to see a nice image of Iwakiyama and his namesake - Mt. Iwaki!How about an image of Jumonji along with Hashikami-dake - he used to share a kanji with that mountain when he was called Kaigatake. I like the idea very much! Does anyone know where I can find pictures of those mountains that I may use for this purpose? Heitaikai Share this post Link to post Share on other sites