umm.....I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to add custom icons (new thread, post reply, etc...) to the board? Also, can anyone tell me how to add custom smilies?

Look in the Mods forums....all the info you need is availabe via "hacks".

Install the hacks if you are on Version 6 or 5. If our on 6.1.0 you can give users Custom title with the Normal forum no hack needed.