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Post: 53501121_1 created on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:33:21 +0000
Posted: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:33:21 +0000

Update: Shop's officially closed guys~ If there's anything you feel like asking just lend a PM.

introduction

Hey There! Welcome to the Strong Tokens Graphics Shop. This is our second time opening. This is a new thread though. If you'd like to see the old thread, you can always click here. Please remember to read the whole first page before asking any questions and/or ordering.

more than a reminder

I'd like to remind you all that I am not authorized to sell anything made from copyrighted content. In other words, I will not sell banners/profiles with copyrighted content unless I get a permission. I believe it's kind of obvious it will be almost imposible for me to get a permission from a big companies who own popular TV shows, games, among others. This obviously excludes Avatar Art and art from artists that you can get the permission from. This will be explained later on, in the Ordering Section. Thank You!
- Giovanni // Shop Owner

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Post: 53501121_2 created on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:54:49 +0000
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[01] welcome

This is the post that you can see right above this one. It has the introduction and sometimes it has some reminders.

[02] navigation

So you don't get lost and keep track of where you are!

[03] updates

Keep updated on what's been going on!

[04] rules

This is one of the most important sections of the thread, as it sets a sanity in my thread. Please, read them.

[05] about

Want to know more about me and the shop? This is the place!

[06] ordering

This section shows you step-by-step what to do before ordering and also gives you important information and advice so we can communicate better and satisfy you.

[07] samples

Here I am gonna have a list of samples of my work. I will try to keep this updated from time to time.

[08] prices

Here is where detailed information about my prices goes. Please make sure you understand this before ordering. If you have any doubts, feel free to ask for assistance in the thread, or send a message to brightContinuum

[09] forms

You're half way there from ordering! Here are the forms to order. All forms MUST be posted in the thread and not messaged.

[10] slots

Here's the list of the ones who are waiting for their order to be finished.

[11] past orders

Want to see what the results were? Here's a list!

[12] feedback

Have a suggestion? Here are couple of guidelines to get heard!

[13] comments

What has people said about our shop? Find out here!

[14] links back

Want to help make our shop popular? Here are a couple of banners!

[15] links out

They are out advertisers! Please check their threads out if you'd like!

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Post: 53501121_3 created on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:02:06 +0000
Posted: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:02:06 +0000

[2009] september

Day 09 :: So, thread was finally edited though i still need to add a lot of things. I also started working on a new concept for my website. I'm thinking this is the one (: Also, I have something planned for the shop so stick around!

[2009] august

Day 21 :: Thread was finally moved to the Personalized Graphics Forum, our official opening night is today!
Day 18 :: New thread layout has been made.
Day 13 :: Shop has been reopened.

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Post: 53501121_4 created on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:15:34 +0000
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rules

[01] Do not PM me the forms. All forms must be posted in the thread.
I don't want my inbox crowded with forms so please, post it in the thread.

[02] Do not stretch the thread.
Do your best not to stretch it. This includes Quote Trees.

[03] Do not advertise.
I have no problem with you having a banner in your signature, just don't advertise. Exception to this rule is only if someone asks you too. Thanks.

[04] Do not quote the first page.
This will most likely stretch the page, therefore I'd rather not have anyone quoting the first page.

[05] Chatspeak is not allowed
Please be literate as possible as chatspeak (l33t, 1337,lEeT,among others) annoys a lot of people, including me. Seriously, I don't like getting headaches trying to read D:

[06] Trades must be sent immediately after posting the form
There are no exceptions to this rule.

Also...
Please, there are some rules that are not listed here but that you should know. Stuff like "respect everyone", "be polite", among others you already know, I don't think I need to tell you. If you do break this common rules, it won't be tolerated and it can result on ban from the thread.

✖ NOTE: These rules were lastly updated August 18,2009.

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Post: 53501121_5 created on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:22:38 +0000
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about

xxxHey there! Well, I go by the name of Giovanni R. Nieves, but I like to be called Gio. You may also call me by my username but I like my nickname more. I am fourteen years old, currently on the 10th grade. I've been making graphics for 3 years and a half now. I'm actually kind of sad that I no longer have some of the first graphics I did to show you how much I've progressed in the past years. Anyhow, during all these years I've come to nearly master the GNU Image Manipulation Program, which is also known as GIMP. Due to these, I'm working on a side project to build a community dedicated to the Program and it's users since there are not many communities for it. Anyhow, I've been making profiles for 2 years now. Throughout those years my knowledge of CSS has grown a lot, to the the point that now I even make website themes.

Fact: I love going through new experiences.

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Post: 53501121_6 created on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:27:20 +0000
Posted: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:27:20 +0000

need help?

Things to Know Before Ordering:

I do not make graphics with copyrighted content, this of course excludes any kind of content that which you own copyrights too. Please let me remind you that if you buy avatar art, or any other kind of art, you do not own the copyrights. Only the author does. If you want graphics with content you bought (like for example "avi" art) please contact the artist first asking him for permission to use his art on my graphics. After he gave you permission, please screen shot the message where he or she is giving you permission and sent it to me in a message to brightContinuum. Thank You!
You can not "withdrawal" an order. If there's a personal reason why you feel like the transaction can not be completed please message me. I take no tolerance for those who order without actually having the gold to pay. This excludes any cases of hacking, scamming, among others. Seriously, just PM me if anything comes up.
All transactions, once they are completed, they are final. Before the transaction is completed, yes, you can request changes to your graphics but once they are done I will not do any changes.
Tips are optional. Even though there's a section in the form that says "tips" you are allowed to leave it empty since you're not obligated smile
Even though I try to finish all orders as fast as I can, please remember that I have a life too. I go to parties, I have to study, I have problems; and sometimes it's kinda hard to do them on time, although this is really rare. If this does happen, I will notify you by putting it in the first post and messaging all gaians who are awaiting graphics for me.
Questions can either be posted here, or messaged. If you feel more comfortable asking me through messages, then you're free to do so; As I am free to message you the answer if you post it in the thread. smile

Step By Step::

Get a complete idea of what you want. I need you to give me all the details as possible. Colors, the style you want me to use, dimensions (if you want some in specific that is), font, whatever you can come up with that you think will help in making your banner just like you want it, or maybe even better. Yes, you can give me images for reference too.
Once you know exactly what you want (unless you want me to "go crazy with it" wink , you can start filling the form. Once you fill the form and post it, it will look something like this:

iWantSomething!
Username: brightContinuum
What Do You Want? Graphics
How Many? Two (2) Banners
Please Specify: Dimensions (200x40), Colors(Blue,Black,Silver), Font(Trebuchet MS, any other you see fit), Free style.
Tip? <3 Of course!
Total: 5ooo Gold

You can add colors if you want, it's all up to you, but as long as you have that main information I'm fine. Again, you can add as much details as you want as this will help me.
Re-Read it to make sure you did not mistyped anything, specially the numbers.
Post the form!
Right after you post the form, send the trade immediately. I will not start working on banners if there is no open trade from that user. It would be nice if you named the trade "Strong Tokens Graphic Shop order" or something of that sort but is not necessary.
I accept your form (and offer trade) and start working on the graphics.
Once I have a final image, I sent you a watermarked version and you either approve or request to make some changes.
Once you're completely satisfied, you accept the trade.
I send you the non watermarked version and accept the trade
We're Done!

Fact: Patience is learned over time.

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Post: 53501121_7 created on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:31:39 +0000
Posted: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:31:39 +0000

samples of my work!

Here are some samples of my work. This section will be updated later on with most recent works, made specially for this thread as a sample.

Graphics:
[x] [x] [x] [x] [x] [x] [x] [x] [x] [x] [x] [x] [x] [x] [x] [x] [x] [x] [x] [x] [x] [x] [x] [x] [x] [x]
Profiles
[x] [x] [x] [x] [x] [x]

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Post: 53501121_8 created on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:42:32 +0000
Posted: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:42:32 +0000

let's do some math

Here at Strong Tokens Graphic Shop we have a rather simple pricing system.

For Graphics
1-3 Banners = 2.ooo G each
4-10 Banners = 1.5oo G each
10+ Banners = 1.25oo G each

For Profiles
Base Price: 80k (Avatar, About Me, Contact Bar, Comments, Multimedia)
Additional Sections (Any other section you want that is not listed there): +1.5k each

These sections can be: Journal, Friends, Details, Interests, Item List, Wishlist, Signature, Among others.Custom Sections: 2k each (Custom sections DO NOT have headings unless you specify it).

NOTE: I only make Old School//V1//Classic Profiles.

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Post: 53501121_9 created on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:10:37 +0000
Posted: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:10:37 +0000

fill up!

Before starting to fill the form, make sure you understand what are the steps you must take. There are 4 different forms: Single Graphics Form, Group of Graphics Form, Profiles Form and Bribe Form. Each one is self-explained by it's title. I'm gonna give you the code and a sample of how it should look like.

Simple Graphics Form

One Single Graphic
Username: brightContinuum
Please Specify Use blue, orange and some white. I want it to look kinda groovy, I don't want any normal banner that is just a square or a rectangle. Other than that, go crazy with it!
Tip? <3 Yes
Total: 2000 + 1000 (TIP) = 3000 Gold

Code:

Group of Graphics Form

iWantSomething!
Username: brightContinuum
How Many Graphics 7
Please Specify Go crazy with the style but all of them must say "brightContinuum is". Now, one of them must say "is happy", the other "is sad", the other "is mad", the other "is thoughtful", the other "is blank", the other "is busy" and the other "is lazy".
Tip? <3 I'll think about it
Total: 1500 * 7 = 10,500 Gold

Code:

For Profiles

CustomizeMyProfile
Username: brightContinuum
Please Specify Let's start with the base. I'd also like to add the friends section. Regarding the colors, I'd like you to use Green and white. You can use any kind other kind of colors as you see fit as long as it has good contrast. I want the green and the white to stand out more in the profile, but the green I want is a soft green. A little bit like this: #CAE8A2. If you can use that one, then perfect! Regarding the style... I'd like my profile to look something like these two you did [x] and [x]. I hope you get the idea. Anyhow, you can go kinda crazy with it, just not a lot. I want a peaceful profile smile
Tip? <3 After I see the result
Total: 80000 + 1500 = 81,500 Gold

Code:

Bribes Form
Note: Bribe prices are triple the normal price.

PutMeInThere
Username: brightContinuum
What Do You Want: Graphics
Please Specify 4 Banners to be more exact. Must say "STGS Regular". Go crazy with them, the dimensions, the font, the style, everything. As long as the 4 of them are different and look good.
Tip? <3 I'm already bribing wink But I'll think about it
Total: 1500 * 4 = 6000 (Normal Price) * 3 = 18000 Gold

Code:

REGARDING PLEASE SPECIFY SECTION
Any details regarding what you want go here. Please be as specific as possible. For example: colors, size, style to be used, image of reference, images to use, among others. Also, if you're ordering multiple graphics at the time and there's something to be change in each one of those banners, please state it here too.

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Post: 53501121_10 created on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:18:35 +0000
Posted: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:18:35 +0000

current orders

Graphics:
o1. OPEN
o2. OPEN!
o3. OPEN!

Profiles
o1. K a l l u s i v e
o2. Zamaku
o3. OPEN!

Bribe Slots
o1. OPEN!
o2. OPEN!

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Post: 53501121_11 created on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:20:00 +0000
Posted: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:20:00 +0000

past costumers

Twenty10's V2

Images will be up soon

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Post: 53501121_12 created on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:25:32 +0000
Posted: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:25:32 +0000

have something to say?

Feedback
We accept all kind of feedback to make out shop and service better. If you feel like you want to say anything, just post it! There are no restrictions. Be as honest as you want as long as you do not exceed the limits (in other words, you can give feedback because you are mad that some situation happened, but do not cuss excessively). If you'd like me to read it only, then you can message me. There will soon be a thread dedicated only to feedback, but it will take some time for me to set it up. So until then, this is the method we'll use. Sorry.

Comments
Have comments about the shop you'd like to say? Well then! First thing you gotta do is know what actually are you going to comment then just send me a message and I'll add it to the comments section! It's also nice hearing nice things about your job.

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Post: 53501121_13 created on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:26:26 +0000
Posted: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:26:26 +0000

what they say

So far, we have no comments since we have not served many costumers since we reopened.

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Post: 53501121_14 created on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:32:49 +0000
Posted: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:32:49 +0000

support us?

Here are a couple of banners you can use to support us!
User Image

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[url=http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.53501121_1/][img]http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss248/6T7Graphics/STGSV1/200x40.png[/img][/url]
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[url=http://tinyurl.com/STGS-1][img]http://tinyurl.com/p4nng8[/img][/url]

User Image

Normal Code
[url=http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.53501121_1/][img]http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss248/6T7Graphics/STGSV1/88x31.png[/img][/url]
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[url=http://tinyurl.com/STGS-1][img]http://tinyurl.com/o2obzk[/img][/url]