User talk:Atarumaster88/Archive 7

Force Legend review request

 * Hey, Ataru. I've talked to you several times before, and you've given me a review on one of my articles. I know you're busy (just good Lord look at those Force Exile's lengths), but I ask you to do another review, this time on a novel short story I've just finished writing. Please and thank you (I hope so).  Darth Wylind ( Talk )  January 11, 2009 (UTC)
 * Hey, Ataru. I've fixed most the things you told me about regarding my Featured Work nomination for Force Legend I: Investigations. If able, I would like to get your thoughts on the short story, and leave a comment to me. You don't have to, obviously, but it would be appreciated to see what an Award-Winning author such as yourself thinks (I'm not sucking up, don't worry). Don't be kind, lay it on me. Thanks again,  Darth Wylind ( Talk ) 01:36, 14 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Wylind, I'll take a look at it when I get a chance. The truth of the matter, though, is that I'm finishing up a content release, so I won't be looking at anything else besides my own work and the works that I beta until that happens. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 16:20, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

Special Edition
This is what I was talking about. This will eventually be fully sourced (truly sourced, no bs things that may occur in a novel like before) and will replace the actual Narod Antrell, which will then happen to every article of mine that appears in the novel (Acceptance). Also, if you notice, I'm 'doing it old school'; the image on that 'Special Edition' of Antrell is the same from the book cover. Like a real source, it is the only 'available' image of him, and will be one of the few in time. This way, everything will be so much better, although it will definitely be a long, tedious process. ;) --VICTORSPEAK 13:19, 12 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Ah, I see. Nice work with the novel citations. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 15:39, 12 January 2009 (UTC)

Thanks! --VICTORSPEAK 07:27, 13 January 2009 (UTC)


 * Hey Ataru. Me bugging you as usual. Can you please download and view my prerelease of TEGSVS? If not that is fine, although I want to make sure that other users (besides myself) have no problems with the file once downloaded, like no corrupted images and such. For me it comes out fine, so I hope it does for everyone else. Thank you. If you can't do it, don't worry. :) --VICTORSPEAK 12:01, 15 January 2009 (UTC)
 * As far as I could tell, everything was there. Took forever to open, though. I actually had to download it, as it was loading very slowly when I tried to place it in a browser window. Very nice looking. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 16:13, 15 January 2009 (UTC)


 * Bah, sorry about that. Good thing I can't upload more than 5 MB. :P At full size the file is 5.7 MB, and the compressed/optimized is at 1.7 MB now. But anyway, thanks for the compliments. :) --VICTORSPEAK 20:35, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

Blast
Your freakin' FEstival in the RC gave me spoilers! Noooo! :P Currently reading chapters 9/10 of FEI. Expect a response on TFN soon my friend. – Victor talk 20:17, 16 January 2009 (UTC)
 * XD I couldn't help that one. 9_9 Forgot the entries were titled by their latest titles. Sorry about that! I'll check up on TF.N soon. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 20:19, 16 January 2009 (UTC)

You have nude massages. As well, the BTS on Keto's Essential Guide entry helped me understand how you were able to write such an intense deathbed scene. It was very good, per my previous comments on TFN. :) – Victor talk 21:28, 16 January 2009 (UTC)
 * O.o I'm hoping that was a Freudian slip above about the messages. Thanks for the comments on Keto's BTS. It took me awhile to release that information, for obvious reasons. Also, your comment about spoilers made me curious. Would it be possible to make some kind of icon set to place on, say, EGTFE/WT that would sit in each feature box and serve as an indicator of "Okay, this thing was in FE I, and II, so don't look if you don't wish to be spoiled"? Your comments about spoilers had made me wonder about how difficult that would be. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 21:32, 16 January 2009 (UTC)

O_O No slip up. :P But anyway, I could help you make some 'era icon' type things, where they don't serve as era icons but rather a notice icons, like on StarWars.com. They have 'appears in: I - II - III - IV' etc on pages to tell you where they appear, so you could sort of do the same thing. So, if an entry has icons from the first to the third FE books (they would have FE 1-3 icons), then those who haven't read 2 and 3 will know there are spoilers. Alternatively, I safely read Keto's entry knowing not too many spoilers could be within since she passed in Fugitive. That's one I idea, and the icons could be placed in the right corner of each entry box (not the entry itself). – Victor talk 21:37, 16 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Yeah, something like that was what I was thinking. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 21:51, 16 January 2009 (UTC)

Okay, well I was thinking we do simple Roman numerals, like 'episodes' but in this case referring to your novels. Would you like to me to start off with some rough 'drafts'? – Victor talk 22:02, 16 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Sure, if you'd like to. Thanks. :) Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 22:04, 16 January 2009 (UTC)

I made all six icons but only uploaded two so you can see how they sort out. FEI and FEVI icons. Tell me what you think - their size will be reduced to 30x30 (standard era icon size) once you approved (or if). – <font color="#c00">Victor <font color="#900">talk 22:23, 16 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Looks good to me. Simple, yet elegant. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 22:24, 16 January 2009 (UTC)

Indeed, and very well then. I will proceed to resize them and uploaded all six. :) Then I will test out the coding to learn how to work it into your entry boxes, then relay it to you. :) Or, I could help you do the legwork. I don't mind, but first let me get the icons ready. – <font color="#c00">Victor <font color="#900">talk 22:26, 16 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Okay, sounds good. Let me know when you're ready. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 22:28, 16 January 2009 (UTC)

All icons uploaded, beta time. I'll be back with results shortly. – <font color="#c00">Victor <font color="#900">talk 22:36, 16 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Okay, if you look at the sandbox, that is how it will come out. Of course, if something doesn't appear in all six novels it won't look like that. There are two rules: First, all images, both FE icons and images of the subject, must go below the header. Number two, the FE icons must go below the subject image, if there is one, otherwise it will push it horridly to the bottom. So, the sandbox shows the result with all six icons, and you can also see the format there. I can help you set it up, but I'd just need to know where each object/subject appears in. – <font color="#c00">Victor <font color="#900">talk 22:49, 16 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Looking good, Vic, and it shouldn't be a problem for me to update all the pages&mdash;I can do that in one go. However, I do need at least one more icon, if not two&mdash;for the Yanibar Tales principally. If you could make an icon with a YT in it, I'd be much obliged. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 22:56, 16 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Oh alright, surely. What second one do you need? I'll yet right onto the YT. – <font color="#c00">Victor <font color="#900">talk 22:57, 16 January 2009 (UTC)
 * OK, I made the YT one, but I made two versions. You decided which is best. Former or Current. If you prefer the former, just revert the revision, and if not, then leave as is and the link is Image:YT.png. – <font color="#c00">Victor <font color="#900">talk 23:05, 16 January 2009 (UTC)
 * The current one is fine. As for the second image, it's also a reference book, which is why I was unsure about making another icon, but I was thinking that having one for the Yanibar Guard Sourcebook might be good. Cramming YGS into the icon might be hard, though. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 23:07, 16 January 2009 (UTC)

How's this? Image:YGS.png – <font color="#c00">Victor <font color="#900">talk 23:16, 16 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Excellent solution. Thanks, Vic. I'll start implementing these immediately. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 23:18, 16 January 2009 (UTC)
 * You're welcome. Safe to clear the sandbox, then? – <font color="#c00">Victor <font color="#900">talk 23:20, 16 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Yep, go ahead. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 23:22, 16 January 2009 (UTC)

OK. Just remember the 'rules'. :) – <font color="#c00">Victor <font color="#900">talk 23:23, 16 January 2009 (UTC)

Hello there
This probably won't mean much to you, but your fan-fiction has been some of the most impressive that I have ever read.

--I&#39;m the Chosen One (Talk) 04:00, 19 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Thank you. I'm glad you like it. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 04:13, 19 January 2009 (UTC)

IRC comment
I saw that you asked if I was around a little while ago on IRC. Need something? - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) <font color="#1A2BBB">(contribs) 03:48, 20 January 2009 (UTC)
 * No, it was only a matter of slight lulz. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 17:10, 21 January 2009 (UTC)

Some updates
Hey man, I did some adding/subtracting to the story of TAA, mainly putting in more details as you have suggested in the past, specifically on part IV. Have a look if you like. Peace.--  CurrentBigThing  ( Speak ) 15:13, 20 January 2009 (UTC)
 * I'll take a look when I get a chance. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 17:10, 21 January 2009 (UTC)

then what
Then what!? What do I have to do to become an administrator!? It said that I had to do that!! LordDeathRay (Talk) 21:54, 29 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Are you asking me what is the general procedure for applying for administrator, or what you personally would have to do to become an administrator? Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 22:03, 29 January 2009 (UTC)

Succession boxes
Hey Ataru, I was thinking earlier about succession boxes and so conjured this up for you. I was thinking that maybe that could be added to you EGTFE entries, maybe not. Depends on what you like or not. I just wanted to mess around with the boxes, as they're really cool looking now, thanks to fellow Wookieepedians. Well that's all, and be sure to check thy e-mail. –<font color="#c00">Victor  ( talk page ) 21:06, 31 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Vic, thanks for putting those together. I'm currently mulling it over; there aren't that many positions that utilize the succession boxes, so I'm not quite sure yet. I did get your e-mail, thanks. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 22:49, 31 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Sure thing, and good to know. –<font color="#c00">Victor  [[Image:Redstarbird.png|15px]] ( talk page ) 22:56, 31 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Yep. BTW, I'm composing a reply now, but would you be available to pop into IRC? There's this "urgent" (read: not) question that JM76 is dying to have me ask you. :-P Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 22:59, 31 January 2009 (UTC)
 * I hath been summons. –<font color="#c00">Victor  [[Image:Redstarbird.png|15px]] ( talk page ) 23:01, 31 January 2009 (UTC)

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey
I saw what you put in the User of the Month Thread. You sly dog, I for one am flattered. :P Anywho, keep up the good work and FAntastic writing. Did you get that little connection? --I&#39;m the Chosen One (Talk) 07:30, 1 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks, and yes. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 07:32, 1 February 2009 (UTC)

IRC
If you are on and if you have the time, could you come on IRC, please? If the answer to one of these is "no," then I give you permission to shoot this message. - Solus (Bird of Prey)  20:24, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
 * I'm afraid I was not online when you sent this message. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 22:43, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
 * No problem. :) - Solus (Bird of Prey)  23:52, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
 * However, I am online now, if you still had a question. ;-) Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 00:03, 4 February 2009 (UTC)
 * I do, but I missed you. That's so sad. - Solus  (Bird of Prey)  12:25, 4 February 2009 (UTC)

Featured works
Glad to see the second Force Exile story is up there, now at least there's something I can review without tearing my hair out. BTW, I'd like to put one of my own up but I can't as I am not allowed to vote for it in the rules and I need to. <font color="#008080">Katana <font color="#008080">Geldar  02:21, 7 February 2009 (UTC)
 * This is about Force Legend, right? As I have the feeling that the best thing for that story is a complete re-write. Clearly this guy is an inexperienced writer. <font color="#008080">Katana <font color="#008080">Geldar  23:19, 7 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Just posted it, and I'm writing him a nice little note to explain a few things to him. Have you told you I was an English major with three semesters of creative writing? So I know a bit about what doesn't work. <font color="#008080">Katana <font color="#008080">Geldar  23:44, 7 February 2009 (UTC)

I hate to sound cruel, but I couldn't help but snicker at the "have you told you I was an English major" typo. - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) <font color="#1A2BBB">(contribs) 23:50, 7 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks for doing that, Katana. Good to know. (And lol @ Brandon). Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 00:04, 8 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Even English majors make typos, Brandon, but LOL. <font color="#008080">Katana <font color="#008080">Geldar  00:09, 8 February 2009 (UTC)

The Seventh Star
You should have told me earlier you had read The Seventh Star, Ataru. The description is something that bothers me as well as I don't want to do bad description. As for internalisation, that's a really tough balance when a mystery is in third person and you don't have a Watson. I think to some extent I got this better in the sequel. BTW, did you correctly guess the killer? <font color="#008080">Katana <font color="#008080">Geldar  11:34, 8 February 2009 (UTC)
 * The internalization is more or less a stylistic issue&mdash;and I agree, it is hard to do with the set-up you have. Like I said on the talk page, a descriptive buff, especially when it comes to places and surroundings would be good. And no, I didn't guess the killer correctly.  Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 16:46, 9 February 2009 (UTC)

Chapter 5
Of TLM has been e-mailed to you. Read at your leisure. :) -- <font color="#000001">(talk) <font color="#000001">(contributions) 15:25, 17 February 2009 (UTC)
 * I am about 2/3rds the way through the chapter. I apologise for the delays in getting it beta'd. So far, all but two or three scenes have been pretty good. However, I am getting rather tired of fixing and tagging the same grammar errors in every segment you send me. Please be conscientious of them and give your writing a good copyedit to purge them before sending the segment to me. As much as I don't mind doing the beta, it's rapidly getting old. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 22:47, 27 February 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for the heads up
I wasn't thinking about it being so close to the next month until your comment (plus having to write out a rent check, lol). I will see what I can do, though I don't really know anyone on TF.N well enough for that part of your suggestion. -- Kathkira talk  01:46, 27 February 2009 (UTC)

IRC
If you get this tonight, can you come onto IRC and send me a ping? Thanks. - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) <font color="#1A2BBB">(contribs) 04:06, 8 March 2009 (UTC)
 * I apparently wasn't around when this message was first delivered, and you're not in IRC now. Sorry. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 23:09, 8 March 2009 (UTC)

RE: Reminder
Okay, [all licking and skimming] done and sent. –<font color="#c00">Victor  ( talk page ) 06:38, 18 March 2009 (UTC)

RE: IRC
The internet here is weird. :p If you're still on, I'm going to try to catch you. - Solus (Bird of Prey)  16:47, 18 March 2009 (UTC)

Heritage
$$Insert formula here$$

HI!! Oh my goodness, I disappear for a little while and my story is made a featured work!! Wow! Thank you! And also, I'm not quite sure how to work this place still. Can you tell me how to access my messages that apparently were so numerous they needed to redo the formatting thing?

Thanks! Aurra

New Force Exile I cover
Love the new cover. Are you planning on redoing all of them. I like them as they are, but I was curious. Oh and I forgot to post earlier when I was refreshing my mind on the last couple of chapters of FEI before starting FEII I noticed this in Chapter 11: “Captain R’hask is my employer, Selu,” said Sarth. “Are you still looking for a pilot, Captain?” Shouldn't Sarth called Selu Micor there? -- Kathkira talk  09:08, 21 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Gah! That's the third one of those that people have found for me. XD Thanks. Also, yes, I do eventually plan on redoing all of the Force Exile novel covers to make them consistent with Liberator and Fugitive. I'm not sure how long that will take, and some of them will have more modification than others. Cheers. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 14:15, 21 March 2009 (UTC)

Serra's eyes. –<font color="#c00">Victor  ( talk page ) 04:07, 28 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Good catch, Vic. I owe you a cookie. :-) Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 21:32, 28 March 2009 (UTC)

CASWFN
I must say, Ataru, I really did enjoy "your" CASWFN; shame CUSWFN's not like that, really. I guess it was concocted by yourself, Bac, JM and MPK, with a hint of Solus (although the MaU wasn't exactly hidden) and I must commend you all for your work. Good stuff. -- <font color="#000001">(talk) <font color="#000001">(contributions) 12:27, 1 April 2009 (UTC)
 * I'm glad you enjoyed it, though I have no intention of revealing the names of the contributors of the content. If they should choose to do so themselves, that is their prerogative. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 15:34, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

Per Tom; it was brilliant. Drewton  ( Drewton's Holocron ) 15:51, 1 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Per above. And we'll see to it that the proper CUSFWN put this crapola to shame. Liked the FA reviews--the Ankarr one was strangely flattering.  Unit 8311 [[Image:1110 Big small.jpg|20px]] Talk!  17:51, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

Nude massages
You've got (e)mail. –<font color="#c00">Victor  ( talk page ) 08:14, 19 April 2009 (UTC)


 * Hello Atari! I just wanted to know if you've gotten my most recent emails. Sorry if I come across as a nag, but I'm itching to send you the next few installments but rather wait for "housekeeping" on the previous ones... –<font color="#c00">Victor  [[Image:Redstarbird.svg|15px]] ( talk page ) 03:16, 23 April 2009 (UTC)
 * I've received them. I'll try and get to them this weekend at the latest. I think I'll have time then. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 03:18, 23 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Good then, in the meantime, I'll be concocting further "installments" and messes for you to clean... –<font color="#c00">Victor  [[Image:Redstarbird.svg|15px]] ( talk page ) 03:19, 23 April 2009 (UTC)

Name change
In all past and future TLM chapters in which he has been/will be mentioned, Baris Stom has now been renamed as Shann Childsen, now being the canon character, as opposed to having Childsen in addition to Stom. Just a heads up. -- <font color="#000001">(talk) <font color="#000001">(contributions) 09:51, 19 April 2009 (UTC)

Vagrant Lustoid
Going by his talk page it seems that Vagrant Lustoid hasn't been here since Feb. I think it's time to replace him. <font color="#008080">Katana <font color="#008080">Geldar  23:10, 23 April 2009 (UTC)
 * I leave that matter in the judgment of the Archivists and SWF community in general. If you ladies feel that would be best, go ahead and do so&mdash;you certainly don't need my permission to do so. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.svg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 23:11, 23 April 2009 (UTC)

Update
Hey Ataru, yet another new e-mail awaits you, hot off the press. Enjoy. –<font color="#c00">Victor  ( talk page ) 07:08, 30 April 2009 (UTC)


 * Also, congrats on your second featured work (Smuggler). Well done! –<font color="#c00">Victor  [[Image:Redstarbird.svg|15px|link=Category:Articles by Victor Dorantes]] ( talk page ) 03:51, 1 May 2009 (UTC)

Re: Mass delete template
It does. It's just a hidden category. - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) <font color="#1A2BBB">(contribs) 13:29, 30 April 2009 (UTC)

Archivist nomination
Just letting you know, you've been nominated as the new Archivist. I know last time that you didn't accept, but it would be great if you did (even if it was only temporary) and you are doing a lot of the work an Archivist does anyway. <font color="#008080">Katana <font color="#008080">Geldar  23:19, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

IRC
If you get this tonight, can you log onto IRC? I have something to discuss that you'll very much enjoy. - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) <font color="#1A2BBB">(contribs) 02:03, 5 May 2009 (UTC)

Can you help me?
Hello Atarumaster88. It's Thenorthernman here. I was wondering if you could please give me some tips on writing. I would love to write a novel for Star Wars fanon but don't quite know how to do it. Darth Wylind told me that I should ask you for help and here I am. Thenorthernman
 * I recommend the following things: 1) realistic project goals-new writers probably shouldn't start with novels, which can run into hundreds of pages. You might want to start with a short story-keep it simple. 2) Some type of prewriting-probably a good idea to have a general idea of the beginning, end, and at least some of the main characters before diving in. 3) A good spellcheck-this is just absolutely essential. 4) Lots of time, patience, and dedication-I can write pretty fast-a page in Word in twenty minutes when I'm really going. Most other SWF writers I've talked to take about an hour per page. Hope those help. Atarumaster88  Jedi_Order.svg ( Talk page ) 03:33, 18 May 2009 (UTC)

Congrats
Congratulations on being picked for the Archivist position.-- Nightmare 975 03:10, 18 May 2009 (UTC)

Thanks
I have come to realize that there is more to maintaining this Wiki than I previously realized. The situation with the vandal though not complex was a great example of all that hard work. I would like to thank you and your fellow Admin for this work. On behalf of all the memebers of the SWFanon community thank you for making this Wiki the great place it is. -- Soul Reaper 079 (Requiem) 05:03, 19 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Heh, thanks. Just happened to catch it on the RCs. And I'm not an admin here, fyi. ;) Atarumaster88  Jedi_Order.svg ( Talk page ) 05:04, 19 May 2009 (UTC)


 * True. I was keying off of the Vandal situation. Even for not being an Admin, you do a lot of work for this site. -- Soul Reaper 079 (Requiem) 05:07, 19 May 2009 (UTC)

Shouja Mansion
Hey, you tagged Shouja Mansion. I've rewritten the article and was wondering if you could take a look at it and see if you think it's worth taking the tags off. Thanks! --Ryluk Shouja(The Mukhabarat 19:32, 4 June 2009 (UTC)
 * Seems fine to me now. Atarumaster88  Jedi_Order.svg ( Talk page ) 20:09, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Interview
Hey Ataru, sometime this coming week would you be open to a Force Exile interview for CUSWFN? It would be similar to what I did with Vic for the Squishy Vic Series in this past edition. - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea  <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) 20:01, 13 June 2009 (UTC)
 * That's fine. Atarumaster88  Jedi_Order.svg ( Talk page ) 20:30, 13 June 2009 (UTC)

Re: Welcome back
Thanks. Now to get cracking on FW stuff, as I ended up being unable to do so while I was gone. >_< -- Kathkira talk  20:25, 17 June 2009 (UTC)

Neutrality and Mass Deletion
As per the regulations of this Wiki as well as the Mass Deletion you as the admin who tagged my article, must approve of the changes I've made. So please let me know, and if possible and changes I could make if it does not meet standards. Thank you.--Nephlyte348 (Talk) 00:24, 23 June 2009 (UTC)
 * I still see a number of POV errors. For example:
 * "he posed a very dangerous threat."
 * "Fortunately, Admiral Arten"
 * "Both Fehlaaur and Pryce were skilled commanders and they possessed the utmost respect for each other despite being on opposite sides"
 * "Pryce was a very skilled tactician and strategist, managing to achieve victory, despite overwhelming odds, on numerous occasions."
 * "Despite all his efforts, his real motivation was simply to surpass the reputation brought about by his famous name. "
 * There are a few other grammar errors and smaller POV errors throughout the article, but those are the most glaring examples. Ask Brandon for a more thorough review. Atarumaster88  Jedi_Order.svg ( Talk page ) 15:35, 23 June 2009 (UTC)

Markus Dagger tagged for Mass Deletion.
You have tagged my article Markus Dagger for the upcoming Mass Deletion. Following the instructions, I went through it and corrected all I found needed to be corrected and now I am asking you if it is deemed worthy of not being tagged anymore. Thank you. Mulluns (Talk) 08:47, 28 June 2009 (UTC)
 * I note that the article has been improved, but not sufficiently.
 * Your tense is still not consistently past tense in all instances. Fix this thoroughly.
 * The first section of your biography has rampant POV. P&T is very POV.
 * There are still capitalization errors&mdash;lots of them. A good place to start would be every time you use the word "Mandalorian" . . . e.g. "Mandalorian Clans" and so on. Check your section titles too.
 * Last 3 sections of bio are filled with POV.
 * Still numerous spelling errors.
 * In conclusion, you cannot simply apply a quick fix to an article tagged for Mass Deletion and hope to pass muster. Especially not one as error-laden as this one. Put some more time into it and come back to me when it's fixed. If you don't know what POV is, [read about it here] or ask an admin. Atarumaster88  Jedi_Order.svg ( Talk page ) 04:14, 29 June 2009 (UTC)

Very well, I have gone through the article and I did my best to correct the POV, past tense, and capitalization errors. Mulluns (Talk) 11:23, 9 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Just to clarify something I said above, "Mandalorian clans" is the correct form. "Mandalorians" by itself is also always capitalized. "Mandalorian freighter" is correct; not "mandalorian freighter" and not "Mandalorian Freighter." It's really not that hard. It is abundantly clear to me that you have no idea of proper grammatical practice and are simply trying to do the bare minimum you can to save your Gary Stu. It's better, but your capitalization is still terrible. There are excellent books and grammar websites available&mdash;I suggest you employ them or look at other properly formatted articles for guidance. I should not have to teach grammar, nor am I paid to do so. Atarumaster88  Jedi_Order.svg ( Talk page ) 15:53, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

On SWRP, "Clans" in "Mandalorian Clans" is a proper noun as it's part of the faction name. - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea  <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) 16:00, 9 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Fair enough&mdash;I didn't know it was being used as a specific faction name rather than the general term "Mandalorian clans." Regardless, my point about proper capitalization on terms such as "Mandalorian armor" and "Mandalorian freighter" stands. Atarumaster88  Jedi_Order.svg ( Talk page ) 16:07, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

Of course. I was just making sure that it was clarified for Mulluns. - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea  <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) 17:38, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

I appologise if I am being annoying to you. I had asked Tom to help correct the article, which he said he has. I do not want to sound like I am being a bothersome pest to you, I am just trying to save my article from being deleted. If it is still not good, for whatever reason, then I just give up on it. Thank you. - Mulluns (Talk) 05:00, 24 July 2009 (UTC)
 * There are still errors. I don't demand a spotless article, but when it has misspellings of the character's name, I find that a mark of laziness. Also, one tense error, one or two other spelling errors and a particularly bad case of POV. Fix those without adding any more errors and I'll say it's good enough. Atarumaster88  Jedi_Order.svg ( Talk page ) 13:58, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

Cover
Since you said you were interested in seeing the final product, here you go. - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea  <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) 07:19, 1 July 2009 (UTC)

Guardian
I knew it. :( –<font color="#C33">Victor  (<font color="#E33">talk page ) 02:01, 14 July 2009 (UTC)

Re:Fiolla
Thanks for letting me know, Ataru. I admit that I have not read the end of FE2 or any of FE3, but I don't think I'd get too lost with the new tale. ;) I'm looking forward to it. Thanks for your support, too. &mdash; Fiolli  {Alpheridies University ComNet} 20:46, 27 July 2009 (UTC)
 * I just finished reading it and quite enjoyed it. So you know, the title at the top of the story is a holdover from Hard Code. I didn't change it because I didn't want to break any rules. The only question I had regarded the regulations. I was a touch lost as to what CSA regulations were violated. Then again, it is a minor detail that my overly-inquisitive mind cared to wonder. I also want to compliment you. I was not fully aware of all the characters, but their descriptions and backstories were very clear as you wrote them in the text. For someone who had not finished FE2 or even started FE3, I had little trouble following along. This tale seems like a nice jump-in point for new readers. Nice work! &mdash; Fiolli  {Alpheridies University ComNet} 14:17, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks for reading, Fiolli. I winced and fixed the title at the top. ;-) As far as the CSA regs are concerned, I'd love to tell you that I looked up specific regulations in the Corporate Sector Sourcebooks and that I can cite page and paragraph numbers. That said, I didn't even open the book to look. The regulations they were breaking was presumably the type that any law enforcement would cite when it comes to foreigners mowing down several dozen other foreigners on CSA territory. True, the lab is illegal and the Imperials are all criminals and all, but that doesn't mean Fiolla can just condone our fearless heroes going in with guns and sabers blazing. Hope that answers your question. Thanks again! ;) Atarumaster88  Jedi_Order.svg ( Talk page ) 16:23, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Re:Convict's Dawn
E-mail would be more convenient for me, but I don't quite mind enough to oppose postin' them on the FWN page. &mdash;  JM ' 76 ' Droid IRC 18:28, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

Acceptance - Author's Definitive Edition
The definitive edition of Acceptance has been completed and released at File:Acceptance_book.pdf. –<font color="#C11">Victor  (<font color="#A33">talk page ) 04:47, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

Help
Vic said you might be able to help with something since you've dealt with these types of templates before. I created Forumheader/Consensus track archive tonight, but it's not putting the forum threads into Forum:Consensus track/Archive. Any idea what the problem is? - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea  <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) 06:29, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
 * I got it to work whenever I changed the existing forum header code to " ". Using that should move all the forums to the archive; I've tested it and it's worked three times in a row now.  Atarumaster88  Jedi_Order.svg ( Talk page ) 15:50, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Edit, looks like MDS fixed it up first, which is why I didn't see anything broken. :-P Atarumaster88  Jedi_Order.svg ( Talk page ) 15:52, 12 August 2009 (UTC)

IRC
If you happen to this tonight, would you mind stopping by IRC for a moment or two? Thanks. - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea  <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) 01:36, 14 August 2009 (UTC)


 * Never mind, I found the answer to my question. - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea Rebel symbol Blue.png <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) 01:44, 14 August 2009 (UTC)

Re: Fly-by comments
Thank you. I just punched my proofreader in the face, now I have a black eye. Anyways, thank you for pointing out my mistakes, especially Issard Isard, since both come up as spelling errors, I never picked up on it. And I have her name spelled correctly in my search history, arg. Welp, look like I need to do some more work before the night is done.-- Josh Bender Talk 08:24, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
 * And what pray-tell, is wrong with my grammar? I'd to see an example, so I can be sure what I'm doing wrong.-- Josh Bender Talk 08:29, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Try putting some raw meat on the black eye, might help with that. As for the grammar, an exhaustive listing would require far more time than I'm willing to put into it at the moment, particularly since I feel the burden of correction lies with the author and not the reader at this stage in the writing. However, here's a little excerpt I've pulled at random to put you on the proper path:

“She was a traitor to the Empire.” He answered. “She could have rotted in a detention center for all I care.”''
 * ''Your text: “Indeed.” Celeste said as she wiped her hand off on her green uniform and turned to him. “Lady Tarkin never returned?” She asked. Echon’s face grew dark and anger settled in his eyes.

“She was a traitor to the Empire,” he answered. “She could have rotted in a detention center for all I care.”
 * ''My corrections (bolded): “Indeed,” Celeste said as she wiped her hand off on her green uniform and turned to him. “Lady Tarkin never returned?” she asked. Echon’s face grew dark and anger settled in his eyes.

As you can see, most of the grammar errors revolve around incorrect dialogue structure. Also, the generally used spelling is "ma'am", not "mam". Atarumaster88  ( Talk page ) 19:25, 20 August 2009 (UTC)

Thanks, this will help me out a lot. Now I have an example. I'll get right on that.-- Josh Bender Talk 21:58, 20 August 2009 (UTC)

Computer issues
As this forum will attest to, I've been having major computer issues, and my computer is where the WT(B)S? entry for our dear friend Bac is. When is your content release? - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea  <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) 02:33, 29 August 2009 (UTC)
 * That's an interesting question, one that could probably best be explained using relativistic physics. However, to keep it brief, it's theoretically in a few hours, but won't happen until I get everything looking the way I want it to, which it's not at the moment. Hopefully I'll get it done soon, but in light of the extenuating circumstances, e-mail it to me when you get a chance. Atarumaster88  Jedi_Order.svg ( Talk page ) 20:43, 29 August 2009 (UTC)

Alright. Sorry for the hassle. - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea  <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) 21:14, 29 August 2009 (UTC)

Question
I just wanted to ask you if you could clarify what you meant in the "No mention of copyright laws that apply to Wikia" section of your argument. I'm not sure what "above" point you're referring to. - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea  <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) 04:40, September 14, 2009 (UTC)
 * You wrote it in the thread; it goes something like "The reason we at SWF care about copyrights is U.S. Copyright blah Wikia's in the USA blah Even if you're not American it applies to you because of that blah." Except you said it far more eloquently and in greater detail. I think this should probably be in there somewhere, though not with my exact wording . Atarumaster88  Jedi_Order.svg ( Talk page ) 04:46, September 14, 2009 (UTC)

But I like it the way you wrote it. - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea  <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) 04:49, September 14, 2009 (UTC)

IRC
Mind coming onto IRC for a few minutes if you get this tonight? Thanks. - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea  <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) 04:08, September 16, 2009 (UTC)


 * Never mind, we'll have to talk tomorrow. - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea Rebel symbol Blue.png <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) 05:39, September 16, 2009 (UTC)
 * Yeah, sorry, wasn't online. Atarumaster88  Jedi_Order.svg ( Talk page ) 16:36, September 16, 2009 (UTC)

You got a minute or so now? - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea  <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) 16:40, September 16, 2009 (UTC)
 * I do, but I don't, in that this computer doesn't have Chatzilla and I'm loathe to use IRC uncloaked. Atarumaster88  Jedi_Order.svg ( Talk page ) 16:51, September 16, 2009 (UTC)

What are you....scared? - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea  <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) 16:58, September 16, 2009 (UTC)

Re: IRC
I'm on now. - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea  <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) 20:11, October 1, 2009 (UTC)


 * Just logged off. I'll see if I can catch you later. - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea Rebel symbol Blue.png <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) 20:27, October 1, 2009 (UTC)

Tutorial
In the near-future, I'm going to be rolling out a proposal for a new Manual of Style. Following that, I'm going to be putting out a proposal for revised FA requirements (since ours are stupid). Any plans to finish that FA tutorial to go along with it? - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea  <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) 16:48, October 7, 2009 (UTC)
 * The FA tutorial is largely done. I have to write a couple more sections and I'm waiting on Vic for the others. I could get it done, theoretically, provided I find the time and motivation. Atarumaster88  Jedi_Order.svg ( Talk page ) 16:55, October 7, 2009 (UTC)

Alright. Anything you could do would be appreciated. - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea  <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) 16:56, October 7, 2009 (UTC)

Hey man, quick question...
Just saw the short story contest announcement on Sitenotice, and I was wondering how strict the October 14 deadline is ... my applications for graduate school are coming up very soon so I'm pretty time-stressed but I was interested in submitting a short story.

Thanks man.

Best regards, RelentlessRecusant
 * It's November 14. And that is fairly strict just to be fair to everyone and to keep the timetable from overlapping with presumably the 5th Wiki Awards, but you have more time than you thought you did. ;) Atarumaster88  Jedi_Order.svg ( Talk page ) 23:54, October 8, 2009 (UTC)

Do it
Do it for the lulz. - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea  <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) 20:14, October 11, 2009 (UTC)

Re: Reminder
I've been sick since Saturday. I'll get to it soon. - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea  <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) 16:32, October 12, 2009 (UTC)
 * Sounds good. Hope you feel better. Atarumaster88  Jedi_Order.svg ( Talk page ) 16:33, October 12, 2009 (UTC)

Thanks. At least it's not those damn pigs. - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea  <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) 16:36, October 12, 2009 (UTC)

FW word count
Just wanted to make sure you knew about this, since currently no Archivists have replied to it. - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea  <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) 07:36, October 15, 2009 (UTC)

Request for Archivistship
Just so you know, I've created this oddly named page, and I've nominated Solus to be an Archivist. - <font color="#1A2BBB">Brandon Rhea  <font color="#1A2BBB">(talk) 14:50, October 22, 2009 (UTC)

Your Opinion
Hi! First, praise for you. I am a huge fan of the Force Exile series. By far some of the best writing on this wiki. Therefore, I was wondering if you could offer your opinion on the two short stories I've put forward for the ongoing competition. I would greatly value your thoughts. Thanks --Thenorthernman (Talk) 20:31, October 22, 2009 (UTC)