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Welcome to the village pump, where anyone can say anything about whatever, and people can respond! Yeehaw! Remember to sign your comments by putting 4 tildes (~~~~) at the end.

Reorganization

The site wasn't very well organized in terms of consistency in categories. I'm making an effort to get everything into cohesive layers of categories. Open up the River's Rest category and there are no longer almost 200 pages there, there are some pages that don't fit in sub categories that will remain in the RR category, but many of the pages have been only categorized under the subcategory, such as the Casler Huntington Storyline, or hunting areas, or Museum, it's still in process, I jump around.

I'm not exactly opposed to all-encompassing categories, but that didn't really exist in the first place, so I figure I'd put things in a sensible location before expanding if people think there is a need. There were also over 500 pages uncategorized and that has been cut to 30, mainly pages that are incomplete/abandoned efforts (not the tones, that I have a lot of additional recent info to add).

I have also reviewed the categories and tried to consolidate very similar ones or ones with one page. I have not touched categories having to do with creatures unless something seemed off (see troll wraith). I'm also paying special attention to the "Gemstone" group of categories that appear in the left navigation panel. I think these should be especially clean in terms of filtering information into the right subcategories as they are linked from every single page. For example, do we really need every wand listed in the Magic category? I think keeping them off the main Magic category page and in the Common Magical Items subcategory is more comprehensive.

For the saved posts, does every saved post really need its own page? Isn't it easier in a lot of cases to consolidate them under 1 page (e.g. Major Spiritual (saved posts)). This obviously doesn't fit for every post, but I like to see the progression of things rather than go digging for the next change. I think grouping and/or linking between the saved posts for one topic is extremely helpful. VANKRASN39 17:47, 23 May 2014 (EDT)

How to Color Text

Hey, its been a long time since I've done serious work on Krakiipedia, and I forgot how to color text. I have some text I want to make red, and I thought it would be way too ghetto to just link them to a non-existant page, though if it comes to that, I will totally do that. Any tips? IRVINETOMOE 12:10, 6 September 2012 (EDT)

<span style="color:red"> red </span> will make the text in between the span and /span red. I generally google any wiki formatting questions I have. Check these pages out for info and color numbering: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_color_formatting_help and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Using_colours. I think all of our wiki geeks who warred over wiki styles are gone, so unless you make an entire page hot pink font on a bright yellow background, use colors as you see fit. Becca 15:13, 8 September 2012 (EDT)

Unfortunately, I'm working a table that has lots of different ways of showing special info already, including bolded text, underlined text, and the little cross symbol as well. I needed one more, and because it was a warning, so to speak, red seemed to make the most sense to me. Thanks for the info! If you have any further suggestions, you can see the table on the Minor Summoning (725) page. IRVINETOMOE 15:33, 8 September 2012 (EDT)

We Need SysOps

So, as far as I can tell, we do not have any active SysOp accounts. The main thing that differs for a SysOp is the ability to move/delete pages and edit the main page. My policy has been to promote the most active contributors to this level when necessary, but I haven't really kept up on who has been doing what on KP in any significant capacity for a while, which is unfortunate. What this means is that I do not have a good idea of who contributes what or who might be interested in or appropriate for this responsibility.

So, how about this, you guys nominate yourselves and give a brief reason why. I'll look into the edit history of those nominated and as long as I don't see anything questionable, we should have a few more SysOps around. I'll check back in a week or so, since the new year is upon us.

All of this said, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who contributes to Krakiipedia. Without those contributions this place would be an empty shell with a clever name. You guys are the best.

(Man, I just reviewed this edit and scrolled down to see a similar message from 2008. That message is almost four years old. Wow. Still, I'm being sincere here, folks. Thank you very much for the work you all do.)

Oliver ^Talk 13:07, 30 December 2011 (EST)

I'd be interested in being a SysOp. For one, it'd be nice to be able to clean-up (aka delete) after myself when I'm, f.ex., testing something. KAGE 22:53, 4 January 2012 (EST)

Kage would be a fine sysop, he's one of the most active editors around. --Drew 14:38, 9 January 2012 (EST)

Thank you, Drew. - KAGE 15:46, 16 January 2012 (EST)

Hey, I'll second that emotion. I know Kage would do an outstanding job. - Mark 22:33, 16 January 2012 (EST)

Thank you, Mark - KAGE 06:13, 17 January 2012 (EST)

This is a bit old, but I'd be a SysOp if you are still looking for some. DAID 02:17, 24 November 2012 (EST)

New Users

Welcome to the few new users, yay! Apologies for taking forever to activate your accounts. Oliver ^Talk 13:07, 30 December 2011 (EST)

Sure! Let the riff raff in, why don't'cha! I mean...ummm...hi! - KAGE 01:19, 31 December 2011 (EST)

User list by number of edits

Is there a way to sort the user list by number of edits? It'd be fun to see a list of them. Drew 15:51, 16 September 2011 (EDT)

KP Skin

Does anyone actually use the KP skin option? This is something I added sometime close to the beginning of KP's existence, but haven't really had time or inclination to expand on. I've always thought that getting a nice, custom theme designed for KP should be done, but my skills just aren't up to snuff.

Just curious. Oliver ^Talk 12:07, 30 March 2010 (EDT)

I've checked it out a couple of times, but...not really. On Wikipedia I do use this option, however: (User interface gadgets) Use a black background with green text on the Monobook skin. Love it. KAGE 12:52, 30 March 2010 (EDT)

Front page editing

The front page is looking a little stale, especially under the growing pains section. For instance the Ranger article is now pretty fully featured and I think it can safely be removed. In it's place might I suggest The Rift which is an article that could really benefit from expansion. (Also as an aside while I'm previewing this, it appears the 4 tilde signature is not working) 15:15, 2 September 2009 (EDT) (User:KANYDA )

Hmm, let's test... Seemed it just now worked for me, the tilde signature. Maybe one of the SysOps may know more about it than me, though. Adam ^talk 17:54, 2 September 2009 (EDT)

Maybe I'm just confused, on WP they use four tildes and two dashes and that puts the time and date and your user name. When I try it here four tildes puts just the time and date but no user name, I'll give it another shot.Drew 01:24, 3 September 2009 (EDT)

Seems to work now, hmm. I was on another computer and using NoScript, maybe that was the culprit. 01:25, 3 September 2009 (EDT)

I switched out The Rift page for the Ranger page, and put some links into the current featured article page...more lively? Becca 19:47, 3 September 2009 (EDT)

Very nice. One other request could we get a front page link to https://gswiki.play.net/mediawiki/index.php/Category:Legendary_Items somewhere on the front page? It's my favorite section and I know that of several other people, and one I'd like to encourage growth in. Drew 03:09, 4 September 2009 (EDT)

Another good suggestion! I added the link to the Legendary Items category to the In-Universe category link, as well as the Storylines category link because I'd like to see that fleshed out myself. Becca 17:23, 4 September 2009 (EDT)

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 Welcome to the village pump, where anyone can say anything about whatever, and people can respond!  Yeehaw!  Remember to sign your comments by putting 4 tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>) at the end.
+== Reorganization ==
-= KP Skin =
+The site wasn't very well organized in terms of consistency in categories. I'm making an effort to get everything into cohesive layers of categories.  Open up the [[:Category:River's Rest|River's Rest]] category and there are no longer almost 200 pages there, there are some pages that don't fit in sub categories that will remain in the RR category, but many of the pages have been only categorized under the subcategory, such as the Casler Huntington Storyline, or hunting areas, or Museum, it's still in process, I jump around.
+I'm not exactly opposed to all-encompassing categories, but that didn't really exist in the first place, so I figure I'd put things in a sensible location before expanding if people think there is a need. There were also over 500 pages uncategorized and that has been cut to 30, mainly pages that are incomplete/abandoned efforts (not the tones, that I have a lot of additional recent info to add).
-Does anyone actually use the KP skin option?  This is something I added sometime close to the beginning of KP's existence, but haven't really had time or inclination to expand on.  I've always thought that getting a nice, custom theme designed for KP should be done, but my skills just aren't up to snuff.
+I have also reviewed the categories and tried to consolidate very similar ones or ones with one page. I have not touched categories having to do with creatures unless something seemed off (see [[troll wraith]]).  I'm also paying special attention to the "Gemstone" group of categories that appear in the left navigation panel. I think these should be especially clean in terms of filtering information into the right subcategories as they are linked from every single page. For example, do we really need every wand listed in the Magic category? I think keeping them off the main Magic category page and in the Common Magical Items subcategory is more comprehensive.
-Just curious.  [[User:Anshou|Oliver]] <sup>[[User talk:Anshou|Talk]]</sup> 12:07, 30 March 2010 (EDT)
+For the saved posts, does every saved post really need its own page? Isn't it easier in a lot of cases to consolidate them under 1 page (e.g. [[Major Spiritual (saved posts)]]). This obviously doesn't fit for every post, but I like to see the progression of things rather than go digging for the next change. I think grouping and/or linking between the saved posts for one topic is extremely helpful. [[User:VANKRASN39|VANKRASN39]] 17:47, 23 May 2014 (EDT)
-== Front page editing ==
-The front page is looking a little stale, especially under the growing pains section. For instance the Ranger article is now pretty fully featured and I think it can safely be removed. In it's place might I suggest [[The Rift]] which is an article that could really benefit from expansion. (Also as an aside while I'm previewing this, it appears the 4 tilde signature is not working) 15:15, 2 September 2009 (EDT) ([[User:KANYDA]] )
+== How to Color Text ==
-: Hmm, let's test... Seemed it just now worked for me, the tilde signature.  Maybe one of the SysOps may know more about it than me, though. [[User:DRIZZT-12|Adam]] <sup>[[User talk:DRIZZT-12|talk]]</sup> 17:54, 2 September 2009 (EDT)
-::Maybe I'm just confused, on WP they use four tildes and two dashes and that puts the time and date and your user name. When I try it here four tildes puts just the time and date but no user name, I'll give it another shot.[[User:KANYDA|Drew]] 01:24, 3 September 2009 (EDT)
+Hey, its been a long time since I've done serious work on Krakiipedia, and I forgot how to color text. I have some text I want to make red, and I thought it would be way too ghetto to just link them to a non-existant page, though if it comes to that, I will totally do that. Any tips? [[User:IRVINETOMOE|IRVINETOMOE]] 12:10, 6 September 2012 (EDT)
+: <nowiki><span style="color:red"> red </span></nowiki> will make the text in between the span and /span <span style="color:red">red</span>.  I generally google any wiki formatting questions I have.  Check these pages out for info and color numbering: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_color_formatting_help and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Using_colours.  I think all of our wiki geeks who warred over wiki styles are gone, so unless you make an entire page hot pink font on a bright yellow background, use colors as you see fit. [[User:MILQUETOAST|Becca]] 15:13, 8 September 2012 (EDT)
-:::Seems to work now, hmm. I was on another computer and using NoScript, maybe that was the culprit. 01:25, 3 September 2009 (EDT)
+:: Unfortunately, I'm working a table that has lots of different ways of showing special info already, including bolded text, underlined text, and the little cross symbol as well. I needed one more, and because it was a warning, so to speak, red seemed to make the most sense to me. Thanks for the info! If you have any further suggestions, you can see the table on the [[Minor Summoning (725)]] page. [[User:IRVINETOMOE|IRVINETOMOE]] 15:33, 8 September 2012 (EDT)
-:I switched out [[The Rift]] page for the [[Ranger]] page, and put some links into the current featured article page...more lively? [[User:MILQUETOAST|Becca]] 19:47, 3 September 2009 (EDT)
+== We Need SysOps ==
+So, as far as I can tell, we do not have any active SysOp accounts.  The main thing that differs for a SysOp is the ability to move/delete pages and edit the main page.  My policy has been to promote the most active contributors to this level when necessary, but I haven't really kept up on who has been doing what on KP in any significant capacity for a while, which is unfortunate.  What this means is that I do not have a good idea of who contributes what or who might be interested in or appropriate for this responsibility.
-::Very nice. One other request could we get a front page link to http://www.krakiipedia.org/wiki/Category:Legendary_Items somewhere on the front page? It's my favorite section and I know that of several other people, and one I'd like to encourage growth in.  [[User:KANYDA|Drew]] 03:09, 4 September 2009 (EDT)
+So, how about this, you guys nominate yourselves and give a brief reason why.  I'll look into the edit history of those nominated and as long as I don't see anything questionable, we should have a few more SysOps around. I'll check back in a week or so, since the new year is upon us.
-:::Another good suggestion! I added the link to the [[:Category:Legendary Items|Legendary Items]] category to the In-Universe category link, as well as the [[:Category:Storylines|Storylines]] category link because I'd like to see that fleshed out myself. [[User:MILQUETOAST|Becca]] 17:23, 4 September 2009 (EDT)
+All of this said, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who contributes to Krakiipedia.  Without those contributions this place would be an empty shell with a clever name.  You guys are the best.
-== New SysOp ==
+(Man, I just reviewed this edit and scrolled down to see a similar message from 2008.  That message is almost four years old.  Wow.  Still, I'm being sincere here, folks.  Thank you very much for the work you all do.)
-In recognition of the amazing dedication and effort shown to KP, I've granted [[User:MILQUETOAST|MILQUETOAST]] full SysOp privileges.  I haven't had the time to keep as close an eye on KP recently as I have in the past, but I'm going to try to pick out some more excellent contributors for promotion to SysOp.  In general, being a SysOp means to can edit protected pages.
+[[User:Anshou|Oliver]] <sup>[[User talk:Anshou|Talk]]</sup> 13:07, 30 December 2011 (EST)
-Keep up the good work, everyone.  It's you all that make KP successful.
+:I'd be interested in being a SysOp.  For one, it'd be nice to be able to clean-up (aka delete) after myself when I'm, f.ex., testing something.  [[User:KAGE|KAGE]] 22:53, 4 January 2012 (EST)
+::Kage would be a fine sysop, he's one of the most active editors around. --[[User:KANYDA|Drew]] 14:38, 9 January 2012 (EST)
+:::Thank you, Drew. - [[User:KAGE|KAGE]] 15:46, 16 January 2012 (EST)
+::Hey, I'll second that emotion. I know Kage would do an outstanding job. - [[User:SPYRIDONM1|Mark]] 22:33, 16 January 2012 (EST)
+:::Thank you, Mark - [[User:KAGE|KAGE]] 06:13, 17 January 2012 (EST)
+:This is a bit old, but I'd be a SysOp if you are still looking for some.  [[User:DAID|DAID]] 02:17, 24 November 2012 (EST)
+== New Users ==
-[[User:Anshou|Oliver]] <sup>[[User talk:Anshou|Talk]]</sup> 15:32, 22 July 2009 (EDT)
+Welcome to the few new users, yay!  Apologies for taking forever to activate your accounts. [[User:Anshou|Oliver]] <sup>[[User talk:Anshou|Talk]]</sup> 13:07, 30 December 2011 (EST)
-:Thanks Olliekins! I will do my best to resist turning everything neon pink, just to see if I can. [[User:MILQUETOAST|Becca]] 07:46, 24 July 2009 (EDT)
+:Sure!  Let the riff raff in, why don't'cha!  I mean...ummm...hi!  - [[User:KAGE|KAGE]] 01:19, 31 December 2011 (EST)
-== New Editors ==
+== User list by number of edits ==
+Is there a way to sort the user list by number of edits? It'd be fun to see a list of them. [[User:KANYDA|Drew]] 15:51, 16 September 2011 (EDT)
+== KP Skin ==
-Welcome to [[User:LORDSOPH|LORDSOPH]], [[User:APAYNEA|APAYNEA]], and [[User:RPARKERJR77|RPARKERJR77]], our newest KP editors!  May their contributions be plentiful and awesome! [[User:Anshou|Oliver]] <sup>[[User talk:Anshou|Talk]]</sup> 19:22, 21 October 2008 (EDT)
+Does anyone actually use the KP skin option?  This is something I added sometime close to the beginning of KP's existence, but haven't really had time or inclination to expand on.  I've always thought that getting a nice, custom theme designed for KP should be done, but my skills just aren't up to snuff.
-== SysOp Nominations ==
+Just curious.  [[User:Anshou|Oliver]] <sup>[[User talk:Anshou|Talk]]</sup> 12:07, 30 March 2010 (EDT)
-I'd like to grant SysOp access to some individuals since the two that we have currently are no longer as active as they once were.  I'd like to ask those active in the KP community, the few of you that there are, to nominate individuals who you would like to see given this level of access.  I have a few individuals in mind that I've observed contributing over the last few months, but I'd really like to get everyone's opinion on the matter.  Self nominations are fine, and I will even open up the opportunity for anonymous nominations via e-mail to [mailto:webmaster@krakiipedia.org webmaster@krakiipedia.org], which I will post as I receive them.  To nominate, simply add a link to the individuals user page as with the example below.
+:I've checked it out a couple of times, but...not really.  On Wikipedia I do use this option, however:  (User interface gadgets) Use a black background with green text on the Monobook skin.  Love it. [[User:KAGE|KAGE]] 12:52, 30 March 2010 (EDT)
-Nominations:
-* [[User:Anshou]] (example)
+== Front page editing ==
-[[User:Anshou|Oliver]] <sup>[[User talk:Anshou|Talk]]</sup> 22:21, 20 October 2008 (EDT)
+The front page is looking a little stale, especially under the growing pains section. For instance the Ranger article is now pretty fully featured and I think it can safely be removed. In it's place might I suggest [[The Rift]] which is an article that could really benefit from expansion. (Also as an aside while I'm previewing this, it appears the 4 tilde signature is not working) 15:15, 2 September 2009 (EDT) ([[User:KANYDA]] )
+: Hmm, let's test... Seemed it just now worked for me, the tilde signature.  Maybe one of the SysOps may know more about it than me, though. [[User:DRIZZT-12|Adam]] <sup>[[User talk:DRIZZT-12|talk]]</sup> 17:54, 2 September 2009 (EDT)
-: Just wondering, who is already? [[User:GREYCROISSANT|GREYCROISSANT]] 10:48, 21 October 2008 (EDT)
+::Maybe I'm just confused, on WP they use four tildes and two dashes and that puts the time and date and your user name. When I try it here four tildes puts just the time and date but no user name, I'll give it another shot.[[User:KANYDA|Drew]] 01:24, 3 September 2009 (EDT)
-:: [[User:REBELAT]] and [[User:BELATHUS]] both have SysOp access, but they've both been pulled away from KP and can't contribute in the same capacity as they once have.  Ildran and I also do some occasional SysOp/Bureaucrat related stuff, but I haven't had a ton of free time lately to do much for KP and there haven't been any particular requests for things only we can do that I've seen.  I think we're a few software updates behind the current stable version of MediaWiki, which I'm hoping to take care of when I have a moment.  The biggest thing that SysOps have the opportunity to do is edit the various sections of the [[Main Page]], which has been unchanged for months now.  Unfortunately, the KP community is limited to a few fairly regular contributors at a time, despite the fact that I get requests for editor status once or twice a week and then never see any contribution.
-:: [[User:Anshou|Oliver]] <sup>[[User talk:Anshou|Talk]]</sup> 19:18, 21 October 2008 (EDT)
+:::Seems to work now, hmm. I was on another computer and using NoScript, maybe that was the culprit. 01:25, 3 September 2009 (EDT)
+:I switched out [[The Rift]] page for the [[Ranger]] page, and put some links into the current featured article page...more lively? [[User:MILQUETOAST|Becca]] 19:47, 3 September 2009 (EDT)
-: I'd like to nominate [[User:MILQUETOAST|MILQUETOAST]] and [[User:CARABELE|CARABELE]]
+::Very nice. One other request could we get a front page link to https://gswiki.play.net/mediawiki/index.php/Category:Legendary_Items somewhere on the front page? It's my favorite section and I know that of several other people, and one I'd like to encourage growth in.  [[User:KANYDA|Drew]] 03:09, 4 September 2009 (EDT)
-[[User:DELLR007|Wheller Herbmaster]] 18:14, 23 October 2008 (EDT)
+:::Another good suggestion! I added the link to the [[:Category:Legendary Items|Legendary Items]] category to the In-Universe category link, as well as the [[:Category:Storylines|Storylines]] category link because I'd like to see that fleshed out myself. [[User:MILQUETOAST|Becca]] 17:23, 4 September 2009 (EDT)
-== Welcome, Thank You, and Some Cleanup ==
-I just thought I'd put forward a welcome to a number of new editors to the Krakiipedia community, and also give a thank you to those of you who continue to contribute and make KP what it is.  Without you, we'd be nothing but an empty wiki.
-As I noted in the news, I've updated our software, MediaWiki, to version 1.11.1.  No doubt everyone will notice some shiny new features.
-Also, since this page hasn't been touched in a while, I've archived its prevous content.
-: [[User:Anshou|Oliver]] <sup>[[User talk:Anshou|Talk]]</sup> 15:46, 28 February 2008 (EST)
-== Possible Bug ==
-I've noticed that in the adventurer's category listing, not all of the adventurers are listed under the proper letters (alphabetical subcategories). [[User:GREYCROISSANT|GREYCROISSANT]] 14:11, 28 June 2008 (EDT)
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Reorganization

How to Color Text

We Need SysOps

New Users

User list by number of edits

KP Skin

Front page editing

Archives

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Gswiki:Village pump/Archive 009: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 14:44, 3 January 2015

Reorganization

How to Color Text

We Need SysOps

New Users

User list by number of edits

KP Skin

Front page editing

Archives

Navigation menu

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