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I thought it would be helpful for new members to have a place to find all the topics dotted around that are helpful when getting started around here.

Most important link is of course the rules, don't worry, there isn't miles of long paragraphs to read and they're easy to remember. Best not to set off on the wrong foot and get in trouble no?
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=832

Now most new members have plenty of questions, whether they're about the site or the movies etc. if you do have any, this is the place to ask them! http://baltosource.timduru.org/en/questions/

Another very useful topic for new members is the SMS topic, it explains what it is and why it's not allowed. viewtopic.php?f=8&t=14390

Next is how to make a poll, it's simple but can be confusing for newer members.
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2506

Next up is how to make a picture your signature, this is a step-by-step guide and is really helpful!
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2131
Also remember that signature's can't be bigger than 600 pixels wide by 200 pixels high, including any text etc. but you can easily use iaza.com to resize your images > http://www.iaza.com

Now is how to add an avatar on the main site, another easy to follow walkthrough.
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=20684

Next is how to send Fan Art on the site, it's the most popular and all the send systems are similar so once you've mastered one the others will be easy.
viewtopic.php?f=13&t=378

To accompany that one there is this topic on what is allowed in fan art galleries.
viewtopic.php?f=13&t=1727

I think that's covered most of them for now but I might have missed one or two so let me know if I have or if you think of one you think should be here and PM me. ;]

Edit :: 17/6/08
Some posts for budding artists this time!

"How to: Perspective" is a really good tutorial topic by Kirada which explains perspective and how to use it on your pictures with backgrounds and characters!
viewtopic.php?f=13&t=21660

Next is a drawing guide also by Kirada which explains how to put together your picture and a guide for anatomy.
viewtopic.php?f=13&t=18949

Now for a rendering guide, again by Kirada which is really helpful for those who feel they can't draw as well as they could and would rather render.viewtopic.php?f=13&t=21585

Now it's a Wolf anatomy topic posted by DrewTheWolf which has some really good links and refs for drawing wolves! viewtopic.php?f=13&t=11729

EDIT :: More good links!

First off, "Fanfics: A guide for the newcomers!". A very useful topic for those wishing to put up their fictions, a must-read! Read Ultima Wolflux's post for more good links about fan fictions!
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22353


Now, "Fan art: A guide for the new members". Another good topic on how to put your art on the site for all to see!
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22345



Lastly, a guide on how to report to the mods! A very useful topic to read!
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22442

How to identify, avoid and deal with 'hacking' attempts (and why you're most likely not hacked): -link removed because the topic is no longer available-

-- EDIT: 26/8/08--

Useful tips on how to identify and prevent things like flame wars and shoutbox arguments.
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=22971

How to use some of the BBcode features.
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=22989&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

A list of many helpful art tutorials.
viewtopic.php?f=13&t=23091

How to avoid flame wars!
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=23359

A guide to respect on BS:
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=23638

Updated with some arty guides.

BlackTwilightWolf: Watch the exclamation marks, k?

This is a really great help to us all,Thanks Whitewolfer! *hug*

Yes this will seem very usful for the members (Or most likely new ones) On Balto Source.

Thanks for posting the link to my topic UK!

I'm sure this'll be very useful for newer members on Balto source!

Thanks for posting my link aswel UK xDD

(Sorry for doble post)

Have you ever thought about adding this: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=23398

A guide/rule page for the fan character pages.

This is great for newcomers like me! Everyone new to the forums and Balto Source should definitely check this out.

Thanks!!