A Beginners' Guide to Eyes on Final Fantasy

So, you've read the FAQ and you've spent some time posting, and you're really starting to get into the groove of this place. But joining a new forum is a tricky place, especially if you're not familiar with the layout. This guide will serve to cover some of the functions you can expect to use.


1. Username
You already know this, I'm sure. This is who you're talking to, of course! But, you can also click their name to access a drop-down menu which will direct you to everything they've ever done.

2. Limit Break Gauge
This is a bar showing how much reputation this post has received. It tops out at 5, after which you hit Limit Break! Each Limit Break you have adds one unit of measurement to your e-cred, depending on local systems. This is typically why Americans have much more e-cred than the mainland European members, as they use the imperial system.

3. Moogle Hug
Click this button if you find a post particularly funny or interesting or well-put. Good posts get Moogle Hugs! When giving out Hugs, you can also add a little comment to explain what you like about the post so that the member who made it can feel extra special. Note, however, that using these comments to act unkindly to other members is considered flaming, and should be avoided. Be excellent to one another.

4. Warning
This is basically the opposite of reputation. If you find that a post breaks the rules (see The Rules), or if you find it to be of particularly poor taste or attitude, then you should warn it. The staff greatly appreciate the assistance of fellow members in ensuring the forums keep a decent tone, and we'd much rather you overused it than underused it! We really don't mind an itchy trigger finger.

5. Edit Post
Use this is you have anything extra to say, or if you want to reply to another comment that you missed before. We much prefer this to double-posting, as all the staff are utterly terrified of mess.

6. Reply
This button is for lazy people who can't be bothered scrolling down to the Quick Reply box, and for forgetful people who can't remember what they're replying to in the time it takes them to scroll down to the Quick Reply box.

7. Reply with Quote
If you want to talk about something specific another member has addressed, use this button to have their post quoted in your reply. It'll look like this:

Quote Originally Posted by Quin
Quote Originally Posted by Loony BoB
I really like giraffes.
Yes, me too.
8. Multi-quote
If multiple members have made posts that you want to address, this button allows you to easily quote multiple posts simultaneously. Just click the button to highlight the posts you want to quote, and use the Reply with Quote button of the final post you want to quote to complete the function.

And there you have it! These are the major functions of this forum, and the ones you'll most likely use often, so it's best if you familiarise yourself with them and get posting!

If you have any specific questions, feel free to send a private message through Mognet to one of the Forum Staff here or, alternatively, post it in the Private Feedback Forum.