| Avatars are the images of computer users found in | | | | them on their own. A mixture of a little bit of creativity |
| computer games, internet forums or blogs. Three | | | | and imagination is all you need additionally. Creating an |
| dimensional avatars are used in games and cartoons, | | | | avatar of you is a fulfilling and fun filled act. The |
| while two dimensional ones are followed in internet | | | | websites offering instant design options are a great |
| forums. The idea had its origin in Hindu traditions where, | | | | help in determining the physical features of your |
| as the myths goes, god took birth in many avatars or | | | | creation including the skin color, the length of the hair, |
| forms to meet specific purposes, but in anonymity. | | | | dress options and accessories. Animated ones are |
| But today, the word is more relevant in the computer | | | | really good in attracting more and more visitors to your |
| field. Avatars are now the representations of the | | | | blog or forum. |
| personality, interests, thought patterns, beliefs etc of an | | | | They differ greatly in size and attraction. Instant |
| online forum. Three dimensional avatars are mostly | | | | messaging services needs to have only small ones, |
| animated ones. Avatars help create an individuality to | | | | but video games and networking sites need bigger and |
| an otherwise faceless blogger. | | | | animated avatars. Customized backgrounds can be |
| Avatars have been made very popular by some | | | | added to an avatar to enhance its looks. But some |
| message providers like Yahoo. These ubiquitous virtual | | | | people prefer to get hold of some other's avatar and |
| images can be designed in such a way to match your | | | | modify it as per their requirements. But there is no |
| looks, personality etc, but without giving away your real | | | | need to do it. There are some applications and |
| identity. | | | | softwares available now which would create a three |
| Designing an avatar is child's play now. There are | | | | dimensional or two dimensional images of you in no |
| many internet services that assist in creation of | | | | time. |
| avatars, but the more technically inclined can make | | | | |