Good theme guide

[Blakefire]

So I am novice themer when it comes to XF and I need to know if there is a good guide to make a nice looking theme. I need to know basically it all, what effects what. What the basic folder structure for the images are, everything. I know my CSS, HTML, etc but XF confuses me. I want to make something similar to this site http://trialsofascension.com/forum/ but Idk how to make the header wider and taller, how to add custom buttons, etc. Yes This includes how to get/make the xml file!

 

[0xym0r0n]

http://xenforo.com/community/threads/how-to-change-almost-anything-quickly-and-easily.33239

That's a good start for CSS.
You might also find the TMS add-on useful down the line

 

[Blakefire]

http://xenforo.com/community/threads/how-to-change-almost-anything-quickly-and-easily.33239

That's a good start for CSS.
You might also find the TMS add-on useful down the line

Ok but how do I structure the folder for all my images?

 

[0xym0r0n]

You could place them anywhere. Personally, I don't worry about it because I never plan to release my themes for public use. Just more so toying around with XF on WAMP.

I'll either place them in in styles > themename > xenforo > images
Or I'll create a new folder customimages in my main directory.

As long as you know where it's at for your reference. I've never been good with organization >.>