I noticed as of recent that there are more newer users who are confused about certain areas of the game or site, or they just have no idea what they are doing from the looks of it. So here are some tips about the sites funtions, and some building tips too. Because we apperently all love us some precious little almost useless internet points!
You can tag people in comments by putting a @ symbol by their screename. They will get a notification that you replied. Example: @KDS
Don't bother trying to make a successor or improve anyone elses build. Those get less atrention usually.
Try taking apart others builds to see how they function, because some of the contraptions you see here can be pretty complex.
Learn to use fuelslage parts as a first priority: they can do a lot for details, and making a smooth fuelslage. Ask around for pointers on how to use them and experiment with them yourself as well.
If you are a andriod, PC, or Mac (steam version) user, then go download and use the Overload and Fine Tuner mods. They will improve your build quality a lot when you learn how to use them.
How to make fast clickable links with text: [Whatever word you want]Space(link) and remove the 'space' between the [] and ()
How to make a live picture in your bio/forum post: !Space[]Space(Picture link) Remove the 'Space' from that and make sure the picture link has a .jpg or something like that.
Make a detailed bio on your account, people want to be able to read what you have to say about what you make, what your doing, a little info, stuff like that. It can attract attention to you having a good bio.
Make sure your planes have a good, detailed, description. If you made something fantasy styled, make sure to come up with a good backstory. Do grammar and spelling check in your description too. If you made a replica you can copy/paste something from Wikipedia and just say you got it from there if you want to be lazy.
Upvote and give honest feedback on someones build. Most people here want feedback to be honest about their creations so they know what to fix and correct for the next build they make in the future or should they come back later to fix those errors.
Being active and social on the community is half the game, not just building the planes.
Make forum post teasers to build hype for your next creation your going to upload, if it looks good people will get excited for it and check it out when you upload it.
The average medium quality build can take 2-5 days. Build at your own pace though.
Spend some time inspecting details on your plane, the more the merrier!
The ranks for points go like this. White/beginner: 0 points, Bronze: 101 points, Silver: 1,001 points, Gold: 5,001 points, Platinum/Master: 25,001 points.
Be patient, nobody got platinum in a day.
Listen to any advice people give you, you never know if you might learn something new!
Read the comments in this thread as well for other advice or tips, or comment if you have a tip of your own you want to share.
And now, a meme:
Hope this was of help to somebody! :)
-KDS
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Lol no problem. Happy to be of some use. :) @Zplanemaker
Yay! @KDS thanks for all the advice really appreciate it since I’m pretty new.
plz work plz work
you need to remove the space between the brackets and the parentheses. @ThisUsernameIsOriginal
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And this is also how to change your profile picture. https://www.simpleplanes.com/Forums/View/594589/How-to-change-profile-pic-All-steps
One, read the part about patience. Also looking from your comments you haven't veen a fery active commenter, one of your first convos was guessing a part count on BorgdanX's post, which is a good start but I mean long term activity talking on many peoples posts, but that's probably how he got the idea to check your upload out invthe first place. Two, that is a pretty good plane, though normally people don't get much attention at the start and you have to work for it over time, give it patience. It also takes a bit of luck as well as lot's of activity in the community. @ChocolateBar12
Meh, depends on what you do to it, but that's what is the case usually. @Botfinder
Seriously, i am NOT begging for upvotes. I just want to know
I can not get people to see what I've built. Seriously, look at my first post. I worked for literally 1 MONTH on that plane, learning to modify XML and to use fine tuner and overload. And what do I get? 0 upvotes. I know, BorgdanX upvoted it, but this went well after posting it. I do not know if getting only a few points in the first post is normal, but I thought I'd get at least 2 upvotes. Link
GOOD WORK
Wow your grammar is the best
@SkullsAndCrossbones yeah I never really thought much about it until now, your right they almost never use the tag system
Added @SkullsAndCrossbones
more in depth formatting explanation