NOTE: Only works for IPS 3.X, not 4.0+.
A few people have asked me how to do this, so I figured I'd show how to do it for those who don't know. Yes I know it is relatively simple.
Step 1.
Go to your AdminCP -> Look & Feel -> Manage Skin Sets & Templates -> YOUR SKIN -> Topic View -> and find "post"
Step 2.
Once in "post", near the top add this:
Code:
<style type="text/css">
<if test="$post['author']['member_group_id'] == MEMBER GROUP ID">
#post_id_{$post['post']['pid']} .author_info {
background-image: url(IMAGE URL);
background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
</if>
</style>
Step 3.
Fill in the missing info.
You can find your member group ID by going to: Members -> Member Groups -> Manage Member Groups. The ID will be next to the usergroup.
Step 4. You're done! Enjoy.
Here's what it'll look like:
If you have better ways of doing this, feel free to post below.
EDIT:
For users using the "Villain" skin, place it under this:
Code:
<if test="$this->settings['horizontalTopicView']='no'"></if>
<!-- -->
<!--post:{$post['post']['pid']}-->
Credits: Visionary Forums - Background Image