thanks, but my dad wont let me. he says it will mess up my moms computer. (im 10, so i have to use my mom or dads computer.)
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They let you download osu but they don't let you download a simple extracting program.......I see some logic flaws there but ok
Tell them they can scan it for viruses or something before you use it (depending on your computer it is probably the first download)
http://www.7-zip.org/download.html
Tell them they can scan it for viruses or something before you use it (depending on your computer it is probably the first download)
http://www.7-zip.org/download.html
again. my jerk dad says no. im pretty much kirby osu-less now. 
WinRAR is okay too.
skinning is cool and all, but sometimes on maps the skins are a little.. flashy, and get in the way of my gameplay. Is there any way to disable custom skins?
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Some skins have different sounds (like menuclick,back,etc.) than original ones in the template skin.
Where do I get different sounds? Or do we just edit sounds? :@
Where do I get different sounds? Or do we just edit sounds? :@
Because skins take up a lot of space I decided to write a quick tip for those that want to reduce the size of their's skin images without quallity loss. If you aren't using Photoshop, either look for similarities in the program you are using or use a image size compresor from/on the internet. 
How to reduce the image size of your skin images using Photoshop:
1. After you created your image and you are ready to save it as a .png go to File-> Save for Web & Devices.
2. At the top you will see 4 tabs. Click on the one that says 2-Up to compare the quality.
3. For best quality choose PNG-24 from the Preset list (on the right)
4. Don’t forget to check the box near Transparency if you need it. (No point on using it on the spiner-background for example)
5. Click Save. On the window that pops up, at Format, choose Images Only.
Note that on some images it may not work that well (Like the C from the Template Skin as it has plenty of effects). But every kb counts.
I'll provide pictures, if necesary.
I don't know what you could do with the sounds, sorry.
Also, will the questions answered and asked be added to the first post some time in the future? There are only 6 pages now and I browsed them easilly but if the questions add up, some of them may be repeated.
How to reduce the image size of your skin images using Photoshop:
1. After you created your image and you are ready to save it as a .png go to File-> Save for Web & Devices.
2. At the top you will see 4 tabs. Click on the one that says 2-Up to compare the quality.
3. For best quality choose PNG-24 from the Preset list (on the right)
4. Don’t forget to check the box near Transparency if you need it. (No point on using it on the spiner-background for example)
5. Click Save. On the window that pops up, at Format, choose Images Only.
Note that on some images it may not work that well (Like the C from the Template Skin as it has plenty of effects). But every kb counts.
I'll provide pictures, if necesary.
I don't know what you could do with the sounds, sorry.
Also, will the questions answered and asked be added to the first post some time in the future? There are only 6 pages now and I browsed them easilly but if the questions add up, some of them may be repeated.
Can you give me the link to the skin? I'll give you a ZIP download link.keegster2 wrote:
again. my jerk dad says no. im pretty much kirby osu-less now.
"cuteskinsv2 by .ini file missing" , how to fix it ,help me (
,help me (does anybody know how to make sounds??? I'm trying to change the *real* fail sound into what i want, but it seems doesn't work... I'm so depressed here
you can also use 72dpi before starting to design any skin element without using save for web and devices...
i tried it while making my first osu skin and there's nothing wrong...
i tried it while making my first osu skin and there's nothing wrong...
Most likely the skin folder has no "skin.ini" file or something similar inside. Try adding one from another skin and see if that works.hatsune_miku7 wrote:
"cuteskinsv2 by .ini file missing" , how to fix it
LuigiHann wrote:
Okay, this will be a literal "Frequently asked questions," not a full tutorial. Ask a question and I can answer it here.
How do I make a skin?
Oh boy. If you have to ask, it's going to be tricky. First off, download the "template skin for skin makers" through Osume, and read the readme.txt and all the notes in the skin.ini file. Then download one, several, or even all of the other available skins, and look at what they do, comparing what you see in the game to the files in the folder. Then make a copy of the template skin folder, edit the skin.ini to fit your skin, and start playing around with the pngs in Photoshop or a similar program (You can't make a decent skin in MS Paint, sorry. You need something that can create transparent png files). Experimentation is the best way to learn your way around, and once you think you have something worth sharing (or if you really need help) zip up the folder (right click the folder and hit send to -> compressed/zipped folder), delete any files that you haven't edited (to save space) and post it in a new thread here as an attachment, with some screenshots. The skinning community (mostly me, sigh) will be happy to lend a hand.
The background changes color! Why?
Because Peppy says so. Beatmappers can select a background color when mapping a song, so your background will be overlayed with that color. You should probably just make your playfield.png black and white, but you can add a hint of color. Just be aware that it will be recolored for gameplay. The menu-button-background works the same way.
The same rules apply to the approachcircle.png and hitcircle.png, which will change color along with the combo.
The countdown is hard to skin properly.
That's not a question, but it's true. Count1.png will be the bottom layer, so you have some leeway with that, but for 2 and 3, you should follow either the template skin or the EBO skin as closely as possible to avoid a mess. These sprites are aligned based on their left border, so variations in shape and size will mess everything up.
Why isn't anybody commenting on my skin?
There are a few possibilities:
A) It sucks
B) The topic is too obscure, so people don't bother with it
C) For the most part, only skinners browse the skinning section, so don't assume it's A or B. Sometimes nobody comments because nobody has checked it out. Be patient, ask about it in IRC, and keep improving your skin even if nobody is saying anything.
Also, make sure you post some screenshots, keep your first post updated with the most recent download, and bump your thread when you update, so people know what to expect before they download.
What do I have to do to get my skin added to the updater?
This isn't a very democratic process, as it's largely up to me and Peppy's whims. But to increase your odds of being "published" in the updater, make sure your skin is:
A) Complete. You don't need to skin every little thing, but the gameplay sprites, at the very least, should all match the theme.
2) Fun. It should be fun to play Osu using your skin. Anything too distracting, obnoxious, or ugly might ruin the experience, even if it does fit the theme, so make sure the priority is on making it enjoyable to play with.
3) Clean. I'm a stickler for this. Make sure your sprites have smooth edges, so they don't look like crap when Osu resizes them. I suggest using an outer glow or drop shadow when appropriate. Also, delete any remnants of the template skin. They waste space and make your skin look unfinished when I browse the folder.
I'll try to organize this better once I have some more questions. So ask away.
N A L U wrote:
Some skins have different sounds (like menuclick,back,etc.) than original ones in the template skin.
Where do I get different sounds? Or do we just edit sounds? :@
N A L U wrote:
Some skins have different sounds (like menuclick,back,etc.) than original ones in the template skin.
Where do I get different sounds? Or do we just edit sounds? :@
Couse some of beatmaps has its own skinmixas5 wrote:
Why my skin is not on all songs? how to fix it?
Is it possible to make that my skin would be on beatmaps with its own skins? You know what I mean.Kousagi_Fushigi wrote:
Couse some of beatmaps has its own skinmixas5 wrote:
Why my skin is not on all songs? how to fix it?
uh is it okay if I change some parts of a skin for personal uses?
Like.. I downloaded this reaally nice skin but I don't really like the cursor or the combo burst picture
Is it okay if I remove it or switch it out for something from another skin, or is that like.. taboo. I'm only asking this because I heard deleting the background for a song wasn't permitted so does the same apply to skins or what? Just wanted to make sure beforehand, thanks in advance ^__^
Like.. I downloaded this reaally nice skin but I don't really like the cursor or the combo burst picture
Is it okay if I remove it or switch it out for something from another skin, or is that like.. taboo. I'm only asking this because I heard deleting the background for a song wasn't permitted so does the same apply to skins or what? Just wanted to make sure beforehand, thanks in advance ^__^
Yes you can, it's personal use, no one will know what you did to a skin. ^^;Breadly wrote:
uh is it okay if I change some parts of a skin for personal uses?
Like.. I downloaded this reaally nice skin but I don't really like the cursor or the combo burst picture
Is it okay if I remove it or switch it out for something from another skin, or is that like.. taboo. I'm only asking this because I heard deleting the background for a song wasn't permitted so does the same apply to skins or what? Just wanted to make sure beforehand, thanks in advance ^__^
All that you can't do is uploading skin and claiming that you made that skin and all parts are your job etc.
i really want to make it, but i think i will failed, because i'm still a newbie.. Q.Q
Does anyone have a link to a skin where it looks like the original but the combo burst's are very clean as in just bursts the number 300 without the orange small explosion effect. Would help me a heap if anyone can find it
I've got a question.
I want to contact someone and ask if I can use a customized spinner from their beatmap for my skin, with credit given of course.
But this person hasn't been active since 2010.
What should I do? ;_;
I want to contact someone and ask if I can use a customized spinner from their beatmap for my skin, with credit given of course.
But this person hasn't been active since 2010.
What should I do? ;_;
Credit the person, send a pm saying what you did and hope that if the person shows up itll be ok If not, youll just need to change the files.
If not, youll just need to change the files.So my question was finally answered
Anyone know the skin for this beatmap?
http://osu.ppy.sh/b/54372
http://osu.ppy.sh/b/54372
What skin help me
To what extent can we include ecchi in our skins provided we have a disclaimer? Must all pictures be censored, or is partial nudity allowed if there are warnings?
Anyone having an idea on how to enlarge normal skins to X2 res ones without screwing them up?
In other words: How to properly scale SD skins to HD skins, if possible?
In other words: How to properly scale SD skins to HD skins, if possible?
Nvm, found the problem. ^^
How to force approachcircle.png to a custom color? I mean all skin elements are stay neon-blue, but approach circle changes color by beatmap combo color settings.
I'm sorry if I missed it.
I'm sorry if I missed it.
Hmm... I don't think there's a way to do exactly what you said. Approach circle colors match the color of the hit circle, so you could try going into skin.ini and use only one hit circle color. That way, all hit circles will be of the same color and the same should apply to the approach circles.SonicX171 wrote:
How to force approachcircle.png to a custom color? I mean all skin elements are stay neon-blue, but approach circle changes color by beatmap combo color settings.
I'm sorry if I missed it.
If you want multiple colored hit circles but only one approach circle color, you're screwed.
Hi. I don't entirely remember where I got it, but I've been using the "Audiophile" skin by xsrsbsns and ever since the last patch, I've been getting circles showing up on all of my sliders that are a bit distracting. It would seem to be the hitcircleoverlay.png not resizing correctly for some reason, so a small circle shows up at the beginning and end circle of every slider, as shown in the image below. I've been using this skin for a good while now and had no problems before the last patch, so any help in fixing the problem would be appreciated!
When I'm downloading skins from the forums I get the folder with everything for the skin and sometimes the .osk file even if I don't, I make it myself like explained in the forums but most of the skins won't make changes ing. What am I doing wrong? .__.
Wow long time. A little late, but this is Hit Lighting that has been enabled in the Options for you. Turn it off and you should be fine.Kyrgyzstan wrote:
Hi. I don't entirely remember where I got it, but I've been using the "Audiophile" skin by xsrsbsns and ever since the last patch, I've been getting circles showing up on all of my sliders that are a bit distracting. It would seem to be the hitcircleoverlay.png not resizing correctly for some reason, so a small circle shows up at the beginning and end circle of every slider, as shown in the image below. I've been using this skin for a good while now and had no problems before the last patch, so any help in fixing the problem would be appreciated!
lobby-background.png, matchsetup-background.png and search-background.png doesn't seem to load for me.
What do I do?
What do I do?
Does someone know this skin ?
I'm desperately looking for this
Hi!
I hope I'm in the right forum now
...
I am looking for this purple/dark-spider themed skin, it seemed similar to a Touhou skin to me.
The skip-button was a spider.
Please help me out, I need that skin
Thanks in advance.
I hope I'm in the right forum now
...I am looking for this purple/dark-spider themed skin, it seemed similar to a Touhou skin to me.
The skip-button was a spider.
Please help me out, I need that skin
Thanks in advance.
Unslarkbar wrote:
Hi!
I hope I'm in the right forum now
I am looking for this purple/dark-spider themed skin, it seemed similar to a Touhou skin to me.
The skip-button was a spider.
Please help me out, I need that skin
Thanks in advance.
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https://osu.ppy.sh/forum/t/131906?hilit=Abstract
how to change the words"player"???
please help me ><
t/115736 This thread has the instructions on how to change the text.[/quote]
sorry...I tried....
but my poor English cann't help to solve it....
sorry...I tried....
but my poor English cann't help to solve it....
sorry...I tried....xeriom49667 wrote:
http://osu.ppy.sh/forum/t/115736 This thread has the instructions on how to change the text.
but my poor English cann't help to solve it....[/quote]
you did not read rules that from the readme!!!!
@xeriom49667, you need photoshop or another program that can open .psd files
that player text is part of an image. the only way to change it is to open up the image and replace the text with something else.
that player text is part of an image. the only way to change it is to open up the image and replace the text with something else.
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