BFHeroes automated signatures... (Part 2/2)

Hi, like our previous post you already know that there is a site with a possibility to create your very own unique signature. But we wanted to share you everything we know about creating signatures for BFHeroes... So now we will show you two very NEW sites who are providing signatures that automaticly updates according your activity and stats on the game itself. Have fun testing them out:


1. Statistics Signature Creator

Introducing:

Preview of a signature:

Screenshot from the site itself:
(Click it for a bigger view)

Current features:

- Displays your character name
- Displays the accumulated XP in a percentage of the total XP you can achieve
- Displays an estimated ingame time you need to play in order to reach level 30
- Displays your abilities and their levels
- Displays a graphical representation of the percentage you have done
- Displays your character. New! Optional: upload your mugshot.
- Displays your faction, class and level

What do I need to have to create such a beautiful signature?

1. the game
2. internet
3. some knowlege to find your mugshot
4. know your current XP
5. understand english language
6. brains...

Difficulity to create this signature: 2/5



PRO:

+ Updates are automaticly, nice concept and a very good working site...
+ No need for hosting to host your signature.



CONTRA:

- Not really somthing bad to tell about this site, but perhaps the sitedesign could be better.
(Somekind of a BFHeroestheme... )

- Also is the link to the site burned in the picture itself:

- Its always risky to have a signature on someones others site because you never know if it will always stay online.


CONCLUSION

Its a site that you must try out for sure! You get a nice signature for free, and you dont to spend a lot of time in creating it.

Our rating: 8/10


1. Dynamic Signature Creator

Introducing:

Previeuw of a signature:

Screenshot from the site itself:
(Click it for a bigger view)

Current features:

- Displays your character name
- Displays your abilities and their levels
- Displays your character. (mugshot)
- Displays your faction, class and level
- Displays your other soldiers

What do I need to have to create such a beautiful signature?

1. the game
2. internet
3. a good browser (ex.: firefox)
4. some knowlege to find your mugshot
5. understand english language
6. brains...

Difficulity to create this signature: 2/5



PRO:

+ Updates are automaticly, nice concept.
+ No need for hosting to host your signature.
+ Interesting information on your signature.
+ Sitedesign is very good!!!
+ Signature is very nice and no link burned in it...


CONTRA:

- Its always risky to have a signature on someones others site because you never know if it will always stay online.
- big signature, maybe to big...


CONCLUSION

Its a site that you must try out for sure! You get a nice signature for free, and you dont to spend a lot of time in creating it.

Our rating: 9/10

Want your very own BFHeroes signature? (Part 1/2)

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INTRODUCTION
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This service is giving you the chanche to make your very own signature for Battlefield Heroes. First of all a signature is a block of information automatically appended at the bottom of each forum post. That block usually contains links for sites or images owned or favoured by the post author.

ATTENTION: You need to follow the steps below to succeed in making your own signature. If you want "Full Layout - signature" (you can see it in the 'Sample' chapture) you need to have the game installed...

SUCCES!

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INFORMATION
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The service is not offering hosting of any generated signatures at this time. ALL generated signatures ARE DELETED from the server within 15 minutes after you create it.

Mugshots...
Everytime you go to play BF Heroes as soon as you click the "Play Now" button to join a server, the game automatically takes a "mugshot" of your currently selected hero. This "mugshot" is saved to your game installtion directory as mugshot.png. You can find the mugshot.png "typically" in the following location(s):

Windows XP*
%C%:\Program Files\EA Games\Battlefield Heroes\mods\bfheroes\
Windows Vista*
32bit:
%C%:\Program Files\EA Games\Battlefield Heroes\mods\bfheroes\
64bit:
%C%:\Program Files (x86)\EA Games\Battlefield Heroes\mods\bfheroes\

*You WILL NOT find the mugshot.png file in your "My Documents\Battlefield Heroes\mods\bfheroes\" folder. If you are only seeing a "cache" folder, you are looking in the wrong place.

*Windows Vista Users: Some users have said they could not locate the mugshot.png in the exact location noted above or not being updated. To get around this some have reported that disabling UAC made it so they could finally get the image where noted.

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TIPS & TRICKS
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Strike a pose, Mugshots with some zing!
That's right, get your vogue on and spice up your mugshot a bit by capturing your mugshot during an "Emote" animation... Simply go into the "Emote" section of "My Stuff" or the one in the "Store", click on any emote and while your hero is animating quickly click the Play Now button when your character is in the desired pose. Whallah! You now have a mugshot that even Madonna would be proud of...

Comon, Papa needs a new pair of shoes!
Take a mugshot of your hero in clothing and accessories you have not "actually" bought yet. You can "go window shopping" in the store and dress up your hero in some new threads and accessories and then click the "Play Now" button and get a snazzed up mugshot.**

**Note: You won't be able to take a "posed" or animated mugshot of your character wearing items you have not actually purchased. So this is a trade off as to which effect you want from the above tips.

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FAQ's
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Q. How do I use my generated signature image on the forums?
A. Learn how to use bbcode and update it through your User CP link up top, or WoIf explains a method pretty clearly here.

Q. I can't find the mugshot.png, what should I do?
A. You need to re-read the INFORMATION section above.

Q. I made my own snazzy little signature image in Photoshop, can I show it off here?
A. The short answer is, No. Please refrain from testing your own homemade signature images on this thread, that is what this forum is for... No need for thread hijacking here...

Q. What if my question is not on this FAQ list?
A. Please re-read the infomation items above, you might have missed it. If your question still isn't answered after re-reading the information above, try the "SEARCH TOPIC" feature at the bottom of this thread (it does wonders!). The thread is pretty long and it more than likely already has an answer for you somewhere. Still no luck? Then post a reply to this thread and someone will most likely give you an answer at some point.

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UPDATES
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4/1/2009 @ 9:56PM EST
PROBLEM SOLVED! Direct linking is now no more an issue. I apologize for the occasional inadvertant login prompts you guys have been receiving on certain threads. This was all due in part thanks to a few that neglected to follow instructions, and not direct link to any generated sigs from my app. I have gone and extended the tail end of my script to basically "force download" the generated image, so they now do not get a url to copy and link to...

3/31/2009 @ 7:58PM EST
Added some new information & tips above...

3/30/2009 @ 8:30PM EST
New low profile layout added!! To satisfy those who were looking for a lower profile signature for BF Heroes, I have added a "Layout" option where you can choose between making a "Full Layout" (the OG signature) or "Micro Layout" signature. Unfortunatley, since it is thinner, it won't be needing the use of your character mugshot.. It displays your name, level (if you want it), faction and class...

3/29/2009 @ 8:01AM EST
I've added the option to "not" show the character level on the image output. Select the "Do not show level" option from the list to not include this image in the layout.

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LAYOUT SAMPLES
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Full Layout

Micro Layout

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THE LINK
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Click the button to make your signature:

Screenshot from the site:

(click it for a bigger view)

NEW MAP: Coastal Clash is OUT!!! (ON PTE) + EXTRA NEWS

Ok wednesday we got BIG news from the battlefield and the next message gave us a good feeling, read it by yourself:

----------LINKS BELOW BETA-USERS ONLY, SORRY-------------


Hello Heroes!

You wil be happy to know that we have just opened our test site.
All the info you need to start, you will find in this post.

Please read through, and at the end you will find the reward!

Before we start, a quick explanation of the terms we will use:
Production Environment / Public Environment
These both refer to the same thing: This is the actual site and the actual game; everyone who goes to the Battlefield Heroes site (http://play.battlefield-heroes.com) and logs in, is in this “environment.”

PTE
Short for Public Test Environment

Public Test Environment
The development version of the game and site.
This is a “preview” of, and testing ground for, upcoming content, both for the site and the game. This is basically a fake version, which is not and will never be “live”.
This can also be referred to as “pre-production”, or “pre-prod” for short.

Now, on to the good stuff:
What should I expect to see on the Public Test Environment (PTE)?
The Public Test Environment contains the features we are currently working on. These features might not quite be ready to be released into the Public Environment yet.

We would love to see your feedback, both on which parts of our new features don’t quite work as you’d expect and also your suggestions for possible improvements.

Can I log into the PTE with my usual EA Account?
Nope, sorry. You will need to create a new EA Test Account. Click the “Register” link on the PTE website to create yourself a test account.

Can I bring my Heroes from the Public Environment over to the PTE?
Sorry, at the moment this is not possible. Once you enter the PTE, you will need to create a new test Hero.

How does it work with Battlefunds in the PTE?
As it is now, you will not be able to buy Battlefunds in the PTE.
In order to help testing new features we may, when we deem it’s needed, grant you some test Battlefunds. However this will not always be the case.

The Battlefunds (and Valor Points and Hero Points) you have in the Public Environment will not be affected if you play on the PTE.

Will the Valor Points I earn, items I buy and Missions I complete in the PTE, be reflected in the Public Environment?
No sir! The PTE is separated from the Public Environment. Everything you do in the PTE stays in the PTE.

Is the Public Test Environment (PTE) always available?
Nope. It will usually be available for a few weeks before we publish a new Update to the Public Environment.
Once we publish a new Update, we will close the PTE. It will open again once we have more content to test.

The PTE doesn’t seem to be available, what’s going on?
Even during a phase when the PTE is available, we may close it temporarily, either for updates or because we need to test something else.

Who can play on the PTE?
Anyone can. Just follow the link.

How will I know if the PTE is available?
We will post an update on the “real” site, to let you know when the PTE is available.

Once the PTE is available, how do I play on it?
Click the link below to access the PTE. You will then access the latest test version of the Heroes website and game. Remember: On the PTE, if you didn’t already, you need to create both an EA Test account as well as new Heroes to play with.

Is my Hero on the PTE permanent?
Nope. Your Hero will only live as long as the test phase lasts. It will be a short, but glorious life.

Prices/items/things in general, look different here, what's up?!
Anything on the PTE is temporary and subject to change. This goes for the Store, items, prices and anything else.

I can't seem to log in on the PTE. /Sad
We decided to put a limit on the number of people who can simultaneously enter the PTE.
The current limit is pretty high, but should a LOT of you manage to fill it up anyway, then you'll have to wait your turn. When someone logs off, someone else can log on

I have to log in twice?
It might occur that you have to enter your login twice. Nothing to worry about.
Security Layer login: this is the same as on the normal site
account login: This is a new EA test account you create on the PTE

Do I have to download the game again?
Yes. The PTE will have a different, test, version of the game. It should install in parallel to your original installation.

Enough already. I've read the FAQ, now please take me to the PTE!

----------LINKS ABOVE BETA-USERS ONLY, SORRY-------------

NOW the map looks very great, there are vehickles in it (cars only) and the windmill turns. The map is as big as Bucanneer Bay. We will see if we can give you a previeuw (enough on youtube about this, see below) for this map... Stay tuned for more news and enjoy the next pictures and clips...:

YOUTUBE (general):
www.youtube.com / VIDEO 1
www.youtube.com / VIDEO 2

PICTURES:

NEW SNIPER PLACE!!!

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OTHER RELATED NEWS:

There are a lot of new clothes with the PTE (n/a in the normal béta):

Download all the clothes here...
(in .png format, on Rapidshare, Version 3 is the last pack with all the clothes in...)


They will give us the opertunity to buy BF (BattleFunds) with PayPal, in the soon future!!!


The site is again updated and looks like this:

ATTENTION: ALL THE THINGS MENTIONED ABOVE CAN BE
CHANGED BY DICE, AND THERE IS A CHANCE THEY CHANGE
EVERYTHING AGAIN FOR THE OPEN RELEASE...