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Frequently Asked Questions - Account Information

What are the optional and required content blocks, and how can I turn them on and off?

  1. Click on your Control Panel, located on the left hand navigation Bar.
  2. Click on the Edit Tab.
  3. It will default to Account Information
  4. Scroll down to Block Configuration and choose which blocks you would like to see

Following is a complete list of content blocks that are available.

  • Block Configuration - This is the place that you go to turn on and off the blocks of content that are located in the left hand Navigation Column and My Games Page.  Most of the blocks are set as on off default, but please feel free to customize this to your liking.  Following are instructions on how to turn them on/off, as well as descriptions of each of the blocks.
    • Scroll down to Block Configuration
    • Place a checkmark next to the blocks that you want to see.  Descriptions to follow.
      •  Optional: new_update_book: Block - This will eventually disappear after you click through all the content.  Once that happens you will ONLY see this block if there is new or updated content since your last move.  Similar functionality can be found on the My Games page.
      •  Optionaol: new_update_blogs: Block - This will eventually disappear after you click through all the content. Once that happens you will ONLY see this block if there is new or updated content since your last move. Similar functionality can be found on the My Games page.
      • Recommended: new_update_forum: Block - This only shows in the forum and will eventually disappear after you click through all the content. Once that happens you will ONLY see this block if there is new or updated content since your last move.
      • Recommended: my_games_favorite: Block - This only appears in your My Games Page.  It provides a quick search table on all Next Gen content.
      • Optional: Community_Forum_Updates: Block - This only appears in your My Games Page, and show new/updated community forum posts.
      • Optional: Helpdesk_Forum_Updates: Block - This only appears in your My Games Page, and show new/updated helpdesk posts.
      • Recommended: Book Navigation: Block - This appears in your game moves and blog pieces that are assigned to a book outline.  It will show the book outline of your game in the left hand column, under the Navigation Information.
      • Optional: Recent_ImageContent: Block - Shows the last five uploaded image links
      • Optional: Dice Roller - Block that contains the die roller
      • Optional: Counter - This block shows only on the front page, and gives PHP Site Stats.
      • Optional: Most recent poll - disappearing block, it will only show poll content if there are some
      • Optional: Who's Online
      • Optional: Who's New
      • Optional: Latest Image
      • Optional: Random Image
Can I turn off the WYSIWYG Editor?

Yes. You can turn it off by clicking on Switch to plain text editor under the text editor box in any move. If you wish to turn it off permanently, follow these directions. This is NOT recommended by the Site Administrator.

  1. Go to your Control Panel located under My Tools
  2. Click on the Edit Tab in your Control Panel
  3. Select the triangle next to Rich Text Editor
  4. Select the Default State drop down box, and select Disable
How do I edit my Account Information?

Account Information - You will need to be logged into the site before you can save your settings.

To change your account settings and to customise the content that you see on the site, you will need to Edit the Account Information section.  Following are descriptions of each of the sections and instructions on how to change each item.
 

  • Account Information - This section will allow you to change your email address and password.
    • Email Address
    • Password
    • Confirm Password
      • Go to your Control Panel
      • Click on the Edit tab
      • Input your new email
      • Your current or new password
      • Confirm as necessary
      • click on Save at the bottom of the page
How do I configure my Rich Text Editor Settings?
  • Rich Text Editor Settings - This section allows you to control how you enter your data into your game moves, comments, blogs and forums.  It is recommended that people use the default WYSIWYG editor.  It does have a few quirks that will be explained in the Known Issues section, but not using it can be frustrating when you try to locate your insertion points into game moves.  For those that prefer to use straight html code, this is where you would toggle to that option.
    • Go to your Control Panel
    • Click on the Edit tab
    • Select Default State
    • Choose Disabled to turn off the WYSIWYG editor or Enabled to turn on your WYSIWYG editor
    • Click on Save at the bottom of the page

THIS IS NOT RECOMMENDED BY THE SITE ADMINISTRATOR

How do I add or edit my Avatar?
  • Picture - This is where you upload or delete your Avatar for use on the site.  Your avatar will be placed next to all of your blog and forum entries.
    • To Upload an Avatar Picture
      • Go to your Control Panel
      • Click on the Edit tab
      • Click on Browse under Upload Picture
      • Locate the image on your local computer and click Open
      • Click on Save at the bottom of the page
    • To Delete an Avatar Picture
      • Go to your Control Panel
      • Click on the Edit tab
      • Check the box next to Delete Picture
      • Click on Save at the bottom of the page
What are Block Configurations and how do I edit them?
  • Block Configuration - This is the place that you go to turn on and off the blocks of content that are located in the left hand Navigation Column and My Games Page.  Most of the blocks are set as on off default, but please feel free to customize this to your liking.  Following are instructions on how to turn them on/off, as well as descriptions of each of the blocks.
    • Scroll down to Block Configuration
    • Place a checkmark next to the blocks that you want to see.  Descriptions to follow.
      •  Optional: new_update_book: Block - This will eventually disappear after you click through all the content.  Once that happens you will ONLY see this block if there is new or updated content since your last move.  Similar functionality can be found on the My Games page.
      •  Optional: new_update_blogs: Block - This will eventually disappear after you click through all the content. Once that happens you will ONLY see this block if there is new or updated content since your last move. Similar functionality can be found on the My Games page.
      • Recommended: new_update_forum: Block - This only shows in the forum and will eventually disappear after you click through all the content. Once that happens you will ONLY see this block if there is new or updated content since your last move.
      • Recommended: my_games_favorite: Block - This only appears in your My Games Page.  It provides a quick search table on all Next Gen content.
      • Recommended: Book Navigation: Block - This appears in your game moves and blog pieces that are assigned to a book outline.  It will show the book outline of your game in the left hand column, under the Navigation Information.
      • Optional: Random FAQ - Random selection of 5 FAQs located on the MyGames Page.  Recommended for new users.
      • Optional: Recent_ImageContent: Block - Shows the last five uploaded image links
      • Optional: Dice Roller - Block that contains the die roller
      • Optional: Counter - This block shows only on the front page, and gives PHP Site Stats.
      • Optional: Most recent poll - disappearing block, it will only show poll content if there are some
      • Optional: Who's Online
      • Optional: Who's New
      • Optional: Latest Image
      • Optional: Random Image