what is a GC aviator

As the title says what is a GC aviator and how do I make one. I have noticed in a lot of signatures, people say they will only add friends if they have one of these. I am just curious

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Whats the rationale behind these requests anyway? People having bad eyesight or something?

It's an avatar. Go to the GameCenter app, click on the "me" tab, and take a photo or use one on your camera roll. There are many times when your GC name doesn't load or loads slowly… an avatar is a second way you can be identified which is crucial during trades.

Its also really nice to add your GC name and level to the bottom of every post (settings, edit signature). Just remember to change as you level up!!

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Originally Posted by oxunion

Whats the rationale behind these requests anyway? People having bad eyesight or something?

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I've often wondered that request myself and after playing for a while a few things have come to mind: 1.) An avatar adds an element of personalization (people who play HD actually make friends with their neighbors and other players), 2.) It creates a quick recognition visual for spotting "friends" who water your trees/shrubs, makes it easier to find them when scrolling the friends/neighbors bar - it creates a "familiar face" :-) in a program that doesn't have a chat feature, and 3.) some people use creative avatars to make statements, but I think what it really boils down to is creating your "identify" so you're not this faceless player :-)

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Originally Posted by IckyKitty

I've often wondered that request myself and after playing for a while a few things have come to mind: 1.) An avatar adds an element of personalization (people who play HD actually make friends with their neighbors and other players), 2.) It creates a quick recognition visual for spotting "friends" who water your trees/shrubs, makes it easier to find them when scrolling the friends/neighbors bar - it creates a "familiar face" :-) in a program that doesn't have a chat feature, and 3.) some people use creative avatars to make statements, but I think what it really boils down to is creating your "identify" so you're not this faceless player :-)

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Well said !!!
I have no way of knowing if my GC avatar is showing up as a glowing diamond or a faceless being...it worries me...

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Well said !!!
I have no way of knowing if my GC avatar is showing up as a glowing diamond or a faceless being...it worries me...

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Yours show as a diamond:) You can see it if you go into the 'me' section of game centre and it is there.
An avatar makes it much easier to locate a friend when scrolling.:)

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Originally Posted by MarySC

It's an avatar. Go to the GameCenter app, click on the "me" tab, and take a photo or use one on your camera roll. There are many times when your GC name doesn't load or loads slowly… an avatar is a second way you can be identified which is crucial during trades.

Its also really nice to add your GC name and level to the bottom of every post (settings, edit signature). Just remember to change as you level up!!

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Glad i saw this thread and your post. I have long wondered how to do both.

What if my avatar bears a remarkable resemblance to the default avatar, would this be acceptable?

thanks everyone The funny thing is I already had one set up LOL happy farming everyone