FAQ
This is a place for Frequently Asked questions. This is so I don’t have to tell people who e-mail me the same question the answer again and again. And so you don’t have to bother e-mailing me if your question is answered here.
Website Questions
What is your website host?
When will you update? / You’ve forgotten to add my fan contribution!
Where do you live?
What languages do you speak?
Website Questions:
How long have you been running this site?
How on earth did you make such a good layout!?
You haven’t put up my fan art / fics, etc. / You haven’t been updating.
When will you change your layout?
I’ve got an idea / comment /criticism.
I’ve noticed an error, what do I do?
Can we affiliate?
Can you make a website / layout for me?
Artwork Questions:
How the heck can you draw so good?
Can you teach me to draw?
How long have you been drawing?
What do you use to draw?
Can you draw a picture for me?
Oekaki Questions:
What is an oekaki?
Where can I get a free oekaki board for my site?
Can you upload an oekaki for me?
Misc:
My name is [insert name here], and I like Pokemon ….bla….bla
Do you go on msn / yahoo / AIM / ICQ often?
Any other questions?
Our current website host is Dreamhost, which costs me $100/year for a site this size. However, cheaper hosting may be available which may suit you better. Pichu’s World may be able to offer web hosting on our servers for free for sites which are already established, under my discretion.
There are a variety of free hosts if you are just starting out, however.
When will you update? / You’ve not added my fan contribution!
I am currently in full-time education and soon to get a part-time job so my time is fairly limited, as much as I try to dedicate as much time as I can to the site. Hence, I will update only when I can and am able to.
If I have not added your fan contribution, but am updating the site, please do re-send it to me in case I have lost it in my mailbox. Otherwise, if it looks like I have not updated since you sent it, please just be as patient as you can be as I am sure I will get round to it in my own time.
This is getting a bit personal. Why do you want my address? I would appreciate post cards and birthday cards, maybe a visit, but no thanks. I live in the United Kingdom. That’s all I’m saying.
My first language is English, although I do speak perfect Polish. I’m currently learning French and Spanish.
Website Questions
How long have you been running this site?
This site was launched about October 2003. So work out the difference, for the exact amount on day see the about page.
How on earth did you make such a good layout!?
By practising! No I didn’t take a special potion that made me a wiz at web design! I’ve made my layouts by the use of HTML. And I’ve know HTML since I was 10, so that’s five years now. It’s not very hard, really. And it can be fun as well! Even though it can be a bit frustrating sometimes. But just keep on trying, and don’t give up.
To make the current layout I used Dreamweaver 8 (although it does require HTML knowledge). The graphics were made mainly in Photoshop CS.
You haven’t put up my fan art / fics, etc. / You haven’t been updating.
Well, I’m busy and I have a life! It’s just that I would rather get a higher mark for homework than updating a site (although I do love doing it). Or, I like to have a break too. Remember, I am a person just like you, I like to have a break. I can also be ill, or I could be on holiday. So don’t e-mail me asking for me to update, moaning and winning isn’t going to help. If I haven’t put up your fan contributions, and I’ve made an update, it is possible I have lost it or forgot. So please e-mail me and remind me if that’s the case.
When will you change your layout?
When I have the time! If you don’t like it please send in some suggestions for the next layout.
I’ve got an idea / comment /criticism.
Well then, I wouldn’t mind hearing it. Criticism is always welcome as well as the good points.
I’ve noticed an error, what do I do?
I would appreciate if you could tell me as soon as possible. You may use the error reporting page, if it is easier for you.
Well see, click on the affiliation rules page, on the left hand navigation bar.
Can you make a website / layout for me?
Well, I’ll be willing to help you out with any problems that you may have, but I unfortunatelly cannot make any websites or layouts for free. If you’re interested in a commision, feel free to contact me.
Art-related Questions
How the heck can you draw so good?
I practise, I’ve been drawing as long as I can remember (on paper). Then, inspired by Mewkitty I started to draw Pokemon characters on the computer using Microsoft Paint, I drew for about 1/2 a year. Then I got Paint Shop Pro 8(a good art program to start out with) for Christmas 2003. I started drawing, by 2004, I was had much improved. I also started drawing on Oekakis (online drawing boards).
Now I also have Photoshop CS in my pocket, which is a great program if you know how to use it and have the opportunity to get it.
Untill late January 2007, I drew using only a mouse. Now I use a tablet pen as well.
No. I can’t teach you, I can help you, but it’s not like I’ll give you a lesson and in 5 minutes you’ll be really good. You need to have a talent, and you need to practise. Though, I may give you some tips in the following areas: painting, sketching, shading, proportions, outlines, Paint Shop Pro 8, Paint BBS (an oekaki program). But bear in mind, I will not create a whole tutorial just for you, but I will give you tips and suggestions.
How long have you been drawing?
On paper…as long as I can remember. On computer, errrr, about early 2003.
What do you use to draw?
For computer images I use:
- Paint Shop Pro 8
- Photoshop CS
- Oekaki (an online drawing board)
Can you draw a picture for me?
Unless I say somewhere that I take requests, then I’m afriad not.
Oekaki Questions
An example of an oekaki board is the on on this site. Oekakis are, put simply, online drawing boards.
Where can I get a free oekaki board for my site?
Oekakis are download able at ninechime — for FREE. No strings attached.
Can you upload an oekaki for me?
Yes, along as credit is retained in the footer. Just drop me a note via e-mail.
Miscellany Questions
My name is [insert name here], and I like Pokemon ….bla….bla
Not a question, but anyway. That’s very nice that you like Pokemon and your name is bla-bla-bla, but only e-mail me if you have a specific question please.
Is there anything you don’t accept in e-mails?
Yep. I don’t accept swearing. Be nice. And I don’t accept e-mails which are overran with txt language. Nevertheless, I’ll except txt in the forums and on msn. To generalise quite a bit, just be nice.
Not very often, I’d rather update my site or get on with my homework.
Just contact me.