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The Playstation Forums Community FAQ V1.01
Community Participation
* How does the Community Forum work?
The Forum works by all members of the playstation network conversing their views and opinions on games,life anything really and by other members interacting with other users post’s and topics you are only as friendly as the poster you are J so don’t be shy to interact in posts its how a forum works
* What is my role in the Community?
Unless you have a specific rank your role is to have fun and talk with your fellow PSN members and post your views on whatever you like in the relative boards the forums are a fun and great way to meet new faces and members of the playstation network
* What is my responsibility in the Community?
To uphere to the house rules and in my view have fun the forums aren’t strict but just be polite and kind we forumers don’t bite and are more than happy to talk J
Registration and Logging In
* Why should I register?
Well in my eyes the community here is second to none and I have made some great friends with the forums and as the motto goes “The game is just the start”
*How do I register on the PLAYSTATION ® Network?
- - First go to
- http://store.playstation.com/store/index.vm
- Click on the top right on "connection / subscription"
- Click "I want to create a new account"
- Start the registration process, click "Continue"
- Enter your country, language and date of birth and click "continue"
- Click on "Master Account"
- Click OK
- Enter letters and numbers in the box. If you make a mistake do not worry, you can enter a new code. Then click "Continue"
- Enter your email, password and question / answer security. This concerns your Playstation Network, not your email!
- An email is sent to you, go to your mailbox.
ATTENTION! If this message appears: "This e-mail can not be used.
Please try again. "
Is that you may be already registered simply. In this case go back here:
https: / / store.playstation.com / login.gvm enter your email and click on "Forgot your password" and follow the instructions, you can recreate a password.
Open voting email and click on the link. You return to the site, click "Continue"
Choose your online ID. This will be your nickname in the game online. Warning it is clear that the online ID must:
- Contain 3 to 16 characters
- Start with a letter of the alphabet
- Not be the same as the login ID or password
Then click "Continue"
Enter your name, address VALID, then click "Continue"
Then you arrive on the screen billing. You have the choice to enter or not a credit card if you want to buy games on the PS Store. Note that if you refuse you can do later, even if you enter data, you can delete it afterwards.
Then check the box or not to receive ads from Sony and its subsidiaries, and click "Continue"
Check your information and click "confirm"
And now, your account is created. Remember your new login ID, your email! Click continue done.
You can now connect to the PS Store via this page
https: / / store.playstation.com / login.gvm and download games, demos, wallpapers and video
*What do I do if I forget my password?
1. Select [Sign In] under PlayStation®Network on the XMB (XrossMediaBar) Menu.
2. Enter your sign-in ID (email address) and password, and then select [Sign In].
Enter the current sign-in ID (email address) and password for your PlayStation Network account, and ensure that you can receive messages at this email address.
3. Select Forgot your Password
From Here on follow the onscreen instructions to recover/change your Password
* What can I do if I don't register?
You can still view the forums unregistered however you will be unable to post in any topics or create your own but if you already have a PSN account your half way there just login
*Can I get involved with all events and competitions?
Yes if it’s one thing this forum encourages more than anything is user participation if you wish to join in an event or competition don’t be shy just simply post in the thread of your interest or in the case of specific competitions then post your entry as this is you post of interest also
Browsing and Searching
* How are the message boards organized?
The message boards are organized by sections and subsections most are game genre relative then title relative and others are relative to the forum i.e website feedback etc
* How do I browse for information?
To Browse Simply use the search bar located at the top right of the page J
* How do I search for information?
At the top right of the page in the search bar type in the relative information you want to search for and hit enter and your results shall follow
Personalisation
*How do I change my avatar?
-At the Top right of the forums your name is displayed along with my settings click on the my settings link and then the avatar tab and depending on were your avatar is coming from simply follow the actions below
From the Community – Simple select which type of them of avatar suits your and select your avatar and it will automatically change for you
From the Web – Bearing in mind you avatar complies with house rules simple copy the direct url of the image and paste it in the bar which appears when from the web option is selected
From Uploaded Images – Simply select whichever image you have uploaded to your forum gallery and it will automatically change for you
*How do I change my signature?
-Click on this link http://www.community.eu.playstation.com/t5/user/my
* How do I tell other users about me?
You can use the my biography box in your my settings control panel simply go to my settings the scroll down and write a paragraph about yourself in the my biography box the save and it will appear on your profile for fellow users to see
* How do I tell other users about me?
You can use the my biography box in your my settings control panel simply go to my settings the scroll down and write a paragraph about yourself in the my biography box the save and it will appear on your profile for fellow users to see
* What is my Friends List and how do I add users to it?
It is basically a list of friend you may have on PSN that you also wish to have on the forums to add a user to this just go to the profile and select add user to friends list
* How do I set my Forum viewing preferences?
These can be set in the my settings area and going to the preferences tab and change the preferences specific to you
Posting Messages
*How do I create a new topic?
-Near the top of every board there is an option in blue stated New message Click on this and then give your topic a title and text one your topic is ready simply navigate down a bit and select post topic and your topic will appear in the relative board
*How do I reply to a topic?
-Now there are two options first of all you must be in viewing the topic that you wish to reply too.From here you have two options a quick reply(Note this is a basic editor and wont allow advanced posting i.e quotes etc) and post reply if you have lengthy replies or wish to add images use the post reply option
*How do I quote a message?
-First of all select post reply on the message you wish to quote once in the editor select quote and the post you wish to quote will now have appeared once you have added your text simply just press post
*How do I edit / delete a message?
-For this go to the top right corner of your message (note you can only edit/delete your own messages and have a limited time frame to do so) pull down the drop down menu and the option to delete or edit your message will be there select that and then edit/delete your message
To be continued -
Yet to edited and finished questions below are a place holder
Who is in the Community Team?
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The English Community Team consists of 8 people.
Community Team Leader
Moderation Team
Yaster
Who / what are Beta testers and MVP's?
- Beta Testers
Among other things a Beta tester is fundamentally a valued member of the Official PlayStation® Community. He or she is noted for their contribution to the community and is expected to maintain a respectable level of contribution throughout their participation in the Beta trials. As a token of our recognition and appreciation of this we have included this person in our Beta community who help us publicly test unreleased PlayStation® titles.
- MVP’s
Most Valued PlayStationers” are members of the PlayStation community who have helped make our world an enjoyable and interesting place to be by being friendly, helpful and generally decent folks. To other members, MVPs are representative of the ethos and atmosphere of the PlayStation community, and are there to encourage good behaviour and a fun vibe.
Advanced Board Usage
How do I use bookmarks?
Bookmarks allow you to list boards, threads, and individual messages on a special page so you can easily find them again.
To Favorite a Board:
- Log into the Forum.
- Go to the board you want to bookmark.
- Open the Board Options menu and click Add this board to my bookmarks.
To add a thread or message to your bookmarks:
- Log into the Forum.
- Open the message you want to bookmark.
- Open the Message Options menu and click Add this Thread/Message to my bookmarks
To view your bookmarks, click My Profile, and then click the Bookmarks tab.
To delete any of your Bookmarks, click My Profile, and then click the Bookmarks tab. Place a checkmark in the bookmark you want to delete from the list and click the Remove option for that section.
How do I use subscriptions?
If you add a board, thread, or message to your subscriptions, the system will send you an e-mail every time someone posts to the board, or replies to the message or thread.
To add a board to your Subscriptions
- Log into the Forum.
- Go to the board to which you want to subscribe.
- Open the Board Options menu and click Add board to my subscriptions.
Add a message to your Subscriptions
- Log into the Forum.
- Open the message to which you want to subscribe to.
- Open the Message Options menu and click Add this Thread to my subscriptions or Add this Message to my subscriptions.
To view or delete your Subscriptions, click My Profile, and then click the Subscriptions tab.
To delete any of your Subscriptions, click My Profile, and then click the Subscription tab. Place a checkmark in the subscription you want to delete from the list and click the Remove option for that section.
How do I use the dashboard?
Your Dashboard is a little window that displays a lot of information. It is launched when you click your boldface screen name (link) that appears near the top of most Forum pages. The Dashboard displays:
- Your current icon.
Click on it to choose another one. - Your current statistics.
- A link to the Web Private Messenger.
Click the envelope to launch the Private Messenger and reply to your messages. - Your Subscriptions and bookmarks, including recent activity.
Click on a Subscription or bookmark to see what's new in those areas. - Quick links to Search, Chat, your Profile, and other things.
To launch your Dashboard, log in, then click on your username in the header bar, or click on Dashboard.
What is RSS and how do I use it?
RSS stands for "Really Simple Syndication." It is a way for you to get the latest content from this community, along with many other sites that you visit, all in one place. With an RSS feed reader, you subscribe to Web sites, and those sites feed you headlines so you can stay up to date. To use RSS, you'll need a feed reader, such as Bloglines, MyYahoo, or the Live Bookmarks feature of Firefox. There are many free options. Once you have your feed reader set up, you can find RSS feeds in the community by going to a board, blog, thread, or message and selecting Subscribe to RSS Feed from the options menu. There you will see a preview of the feed. Most RSS readers give you a button to click at this point. Once you click it, the RSS feed will appear in your reader, and you will see new content from that section of the community whenever it becomes available.
Private Messenger
What is the Private Messenger?
The Forum Private Messenger allows you to send private notes to other members of the Forum. Private Messenger has two big advantages over e-mail:
- You don't have to know the other member's e-mail address to send the note. (Also, you don't have to reveal yours.)
- Private Messenger is more interactive than e-mail. It's easier to hold a quick conversation through it.
To use the Private Messenger, you have to have an account and you have to be logged in. If you're logged in, a Messages link will appear on the top of your page. If you have any new messages, a yellow envelope icon will appear next to the link and the number of new messages will be indicated.
If you click on the link, the Private Messenger window appears.
How do I send a private message?
- Log into the Forum.
- Click the Messages Link
- In the private messenger window, click Send a New Message.
- If you have created a Friends List, and you want to send the message to a listed friend, select the friend from the Send to Friend pull-down menu.
- If you want to send to someone not in your Friend List, type the person's user name in the Send tofield.
- Type the subject of your message in the Subject field.
- Type the body of your message in the Note field.
- Click Send Message at the bottom of the page.
The message will be sent to the other user. The message will also appear in your Outbox
How do I read a private message?
- Log into the Forum.
If you have any new messages, a yellow envelop icon will appear next to the Messages link and the number of new messages will be indicated. - Click the Messages Link.
The Private Messenger window will be displayed. - Click the Inbox link.
Your Inbox will be displayed. - Click the Subject of the message you want to read.
The full message will be displayed. - After you have read the message, you can click on links to Reply to the message or Delete the message buttons at the bottom of the page.
You can also click on the Add User to Friends List link to add the sender to your Friends List.
Or, if you don't want this user to send you any more messages, you can click on the Add User to Ignore List link to add the person to your Ignore List.
How do I reply to a private message?
- Log into the Forum.
- Click the Messages Link.
- Click the Inbox link.
Your Inbox will be displayed. - Click the Subject of the message you want to read.
The full message will be displayed. - Click the Reply link at the bottom of the window.
The Send Message window will be displayed with the Send to and Subject fields pre-populated. - Enter your message in the Note field.
- Click Send Message.
How do I delete a private message?
While reading a message, you can click the Delete link at the bottom of the window to delete the current message.
While viewing your Inbox, you can delete several messages at once by checking the check boxes next to the messages you want to delete, then clicking Delete Checked.
How do I see private messages I've sent to others?
When in the Private Messenger, click the Outbox link to see all the messages you sent to others.
What is my Friends List and how do I add users to it?
Your Friends List has three functions in the Forum:
If you have entered personal information on your Personal Profile page, and if you have checked theFriends Only option for Profile Privacy on your Preferences tab, then only people on your Friends List will be able to see your personal information.
Similarly, if you have checked the Friends Only option for Online Status on your Preferences tab, then only people on your Friends List will be able to see when you are online or not.
When you send a message in the Private Messenger, all your friends will appear in a drop-down menu that you can select from. You can then send one of them a message without having to type their user name into the Send to field.
What is my Ignore List and how do I add users to it?
Most users in an online community get along very well. Sometimes, however, you might encounter someone you consider a nuisance. If such a user is sending you messages and won't stop when you ask them, you can tell the system to not deliver their messages to your Inbox by adding them to your Ignore List.
To add someone to your Ignore List:
- Log into the Forum.
- Click the Messages Link.
The Private Messenger window will be displayed. - Click the Find Users link.
- Enter the user's screen name in the Search box.
- Click Search.
- When the user's name is displayed, click the Add to Ignore List link on the same line as the user's name.
You can also click the Add User to Ignore List link in any message the user has sent you to add that person to your Ignore List.
To see who's on your Ignore List, click the Ignore tab in your Private Messenger. You can remove them from your Ignore List if you've changed your mind.
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Envisager wrote:Good work Trooth,
Can I suggest some screenshots to better explain forum functionality. i.e editing posts etc?
Yush im working on that and some other questions 
once i have this update finished ill get it into the thread
did have images but since the forum had a new look and update i had to delete everything and start from scratch unfortunately
But will get on it asap
Looks great 
I'd suggest using different text sizes, colours, combinations of Bold and Underline and explain the different badges 
and staff members, or even link to the threads explaining them
That'll all make it look interesting and encourage people to read it! (obviously without making it too garish!)
Great work so far Troothpaste!
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