User talk:JoePlay

StarCraft wiki: Video
Those are awesome JoePlay! I can find some other videos and link them as well. Kimera 757 (talk) 00:48, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

Hi
Thanks for helping Zeldapedia by adding videos. However, isn't there a better way to integrate them into a page rather than splotch it on the bottom of a page? And also, would you mind not linking to fan-made videos in the future? Videos are useful, but any kind of fancruft in an article is kinda against our policy. Thanks. -- Auron  Kaizer Talk loud, hit harder! 01:21, 11 November 2008 (UTC)

Constructed Fantasy Worlds
I assume you are the one who made the logo for the wiki. Excellent work. Many thanks :) --Jagtai 06:54, 12 November 2008 (UTC)

attacks
i am being verbally attacked by a user named http://gearsofwar.wikia.com/wiki/User:Antihero276 he started all of this he went to my user paged and typed of things lik i am a retard and such please handle this. Eaite&#39;Oodat 12:31, 14 November 2008 (UTC)

Jumpgate Evolution Wikia
Hey Joe, I have a few things I'd like to go over with you.
 * The Wiki is growing pretty fast now. We have been talking about how to handle things as missions, ship schematics, component statistics, and dozens of other large data-intensive applications need to be built. Does Wikia have extensions to handle these sorts of things? You can see how pages like the Halcyon ship are being handled. Eventually though we'll be putting in a LOT of information. I'd love to setup an AJAX tabbed interface or something, if you have that capability.
 * Where can I get a more detailed list of the types of extensions and GUI elements available?
 * With the Closed (NDA) beta coming up, is there any way to restrict beta content to editors-only?
 * We moved a bunch of pages to category headers... killed our Google rank. In the future, is there a way to 301 pages? Moving a standard page to a category header just isn't allowed. 301 (Permanent redirect) would have saved us several google ranks. As it stands, now Wikipedia and the abomination at mmolab.com are ahead of us.
 * Finally, Wikia has a product marketing job open in San Francisco (home). That's my field, I'd love a proper introduction and you're the closest thing I have to an inside reference.

Thanks! Aeo 00:08, 17 November 2008 (UTC)


 * Aeo, I'm looking into this, and if you would like, you can drop me an email (douglas at wikia-inc.com). It might be easier to respond via email than have the conversation on the wiki ;). Cheers -- Doug (talk ) 19:07, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

Gearpedia
What do you need me to do? Jacktheblack

Flowchart template
I was wondering if you knew about any flowchart templates.

When StarCraft II comes out, the mission paths will be branching, and I was hoping I could quickly throw together a flowchart to show to the visitors. Kimera 757 (talk) 02:15, 21 November 2008 (UTC)

I found a really interesting wiki on flowcharts here. It claims to be an upgrade to MediaWiki.

However, I don't know if I can upgrade the StarCraft wiki to include this (legal issues, etc) and it might not be a good idea anyway. Kimera 757 (talk) 01:56, 25 November 2008 (UTC)


 * Actually, this seems perfectly legal and safe. I don't know what to do with it yet, though. Kimera 757 (talk) 02:19, 25 November 2008 (UTC)

Lost Odyssey Wiki
Two questions. First, the current admins, including the bureaucrat, have been AWOL for months, and I would like to offer to take it over. Second, changing the MediaWiki:Editing setting on said wiki has removed the page name from the edit interface and should probably be reverted. —Feauce 19:10, 22 November 2008 (UTC)

Hello
Hi Joe!, its me, KrazyKat, on my new account. Just a favor, could you remove the blue background off this [image], and just leave the character, then re-upload it on Ratchet & Clank Wiki. Thanks. 21:53, 3 December 2008 (UTC)


 * Thanks. Could you possibly make the edges of the Clank image smooth? I noticed the edges of the image are jagged, so could you clean them up, and make them smooth. Thanks for all this. 08:15, 4 December 2008 (UTC)


 * Perfect. 21:43, 4 December 2008 (UTC)

Hi again
Hi again, could you remove the background off this image please. And make sure, you make the edges clean and smooth. Thanks. 09:14, 7 December 2008 (UTC)

Wondering how I set aside resource for my trading partners? I have just entered into my first treaty and don't know how to set aside a specific amount that I am willing to give up.

Dave Baden

Image clearing
Hi! I'm HiQu, an administrator from the Ratchet & Clank wiki. I've noticed that you're very good at removing edges from images. Well, the thing is that we would need a clean page of our previous featured articles so the edges of one image should be removed. So could you remove the edges of this image, please? Oh and it should be uploaded to a different image such as Qwark2.png or something because it is used in peoples user and talk pages. See my Userpage! -- Talk to me! 15:39, 16 December 2008 (UTC)


 * Thanks! It's perfect. [[Image:HiQu_Logo.png|100px]] See my Userpage! -- Talk to me!  16:10, 17 December 2008 (UTC)

Countdown to Christmas
You know those countdown things on some Gaming Wikis for the release of video games (I've seen it on SmashWiki and Metal Gear Wiki)? Well, I don't know how to make it at the top of a talk page. I want to know how to put it at the top of a talk page; not for me, for a friend on SmashWiki (let's call it my "early Christmas present"). Do you know how to do that without being on the Main Page Banner page?  Mario Galaxy Merry Christmas from the Comet Observatory! 06:09, 24 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Oh, and I want this text in it: Bulletin: OMIGAWD X-MAS WILL BE HERE IN December 25 2008 00:00:00 EDT   (it's not my text; and the red time at the end is the date for the countdown, although I don't think it matters about the text color).  Mario Galaxy Merry Christmas from the Comet Observatory! 06:10, 24 December 2008 (UTC)
 * It's MG. I can't log on right now (power went out before, so I had to wait a while). In fact, I have to get off my laptop right now. The timer won't work. I guess I'll work on it tomorrow, as a "late Christmas Gift" for a New Years' timer. BNK said that the countdown division of Wikia left. Sorry, got to go. Later, on, and Merry Christmas... 69.120.33.166 22:53, 24 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Nothing. It just shows Java disabled or something when I preview it.  Mario Galaxy Merry Christmas from the Comet Observatory! 00:20, 27 December 2008 (UTC)
 * I see where the timer should be, but I don't see the countdown. It shows the Javascript message (although longer). Maybe I should restart my laptop or something. When I saw it in the history of the Metal Gear main page banner, it should the countdown for MGS4 (although increasing in time, meaning how much time passed since it was released).  Mario Galaxy  Death has a price. I've paid it...  00:57, 27 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Oh, never mind. I see it now. Just needed some time for my laptop to load it I guess. Thanks. Oh, and about my sig, I'll have to make a Wikia sub-page for it (the current sub-page for it is on SmashWiki). Just give me a sec...  Mario Galaxy  Death has a price. I've paid it...  00:59, 27 December 2008 (UTC)
 * No need (or, I probably did refresh it). I see it now. Thanks!  Mario Galaxy  Death has a price. I've paid it...  01:02, 27 December 2008 (UTC)

Dang. Sky removed the coding because he said it's not used (except for BNK's talk page). Ah well. Thanks anyway.  Mario Galaxy  May Guthix be with you... 22:10, 31 December 2008 (UTC)

Embry Star
Hey, I am brand new to wiki today, and if you replied to me I wouldn't even know how to reply. But there is an award in gears of war called the "Embry Star" and it is an award recieved by many of the gears. Just wondering if anyone would be interested in making a page for it. I would if I knew how I dont even know how to communicate around on this site

thanks

Embry star
Thanks for the reply, and that page is tight. I just found this site, and I think its like the coolest thing ever And yeah im gonna learn the basics I got all sorts of things that can be added, like the hospital and what not

Main Page Rename
Hi JoePlay. Just replying to your message on Grand Theft Wiki regarding the renaming of the main page. I have a number of issues with the way this was done.

Firstly, I really wish you would ask before making a significant change such as this. I understand you have reasons (ie SEO and consistency), and that you have been assigned this task; but this site belongs to its community, not Wikia. I really appreciate most of what Wikia does, but this is just rude.

Secondly, you gave the page the wrong name. The wiki is named "Grand Theft Wiki", and has been called that ever since it was created. Check the title, logo and content of the main page.

Thirdly, please do your research more carefully in future - the Staff page should give you a better idea of who is responsible for what. Edit count isn't the be-all-and-end-all, which I'm sure you appreciate.

Fourthly, please inform the entire community (through the Community Portal or the Talk page for the main page), not just a single staff member. Or even try the Staff Noticeboard.

Your job description as a Wikia Helper contains "aim to respect local wiki policies". Well we have had discussions in the past regarding the naming of the Main Page, and set policy on the matter. It was determined that Main Page was the most appropriate, since a page like "Talk: Grand Theft Wiki" would not be an accurate title for discussion regarding the main page. We also have a number of subpages, which I don't think you took into consideration.

I have reverted the move to allow for an internal discussion on the matter. I appreciate the effort, but please be more considerate in future. Gboyers talk 20:25, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

Thanks
Thanks! I'll check with the other admin, but I wholeheartedly support your decision. I agree with you on the fact that it's just what we need to become more well known, and I'm sure the other admin will too. Thanks again! EmptyStar 21:54, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

Gran Turismo Wiki: Two Things That Need to be Done
Okay, GT Wiki needs two things:

1)Mass advertising

2)New spotlight logo

Can you do those things for me? Thanks! -- Gp 75 motorsports REV LIMITER GT-PT/GT-EN/CSW 05:01, 4 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks again! This is greatly appreciated. -- Gp 75 motorsports REV LIMITER GT-PT/GT-EN/CSW 19:19, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

Need adminship for two users on gearspedia
Hey joe it's me Jack. I would like to request adminship for User:Sebastian32 and User:Randy Andy. 81 and I can't handle a wiki with 419 pages with two user with Sysops.--Jack Black 17:10, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

Dofus Wiki main page
Hi, by chance I notice your changes, for future reference can you please inform me next time, thanks. --Cizagna (Talk) 09:23, 8 January 2009 (UTC)

Help
Hiya, JoePlay! I'm BNK from Kirby Wiki, and I was wondering if you could tell me how I could demote the inactive administrators there. Can you help? If you can, could you demote the following users?
 * Dantman ‎(Bureaucrat, Sysop) (inactive for 4 months)
 * Katshuma ‎(Sysop) (inactive for 2 months)
 * KirbyFan ‎(Sysop) (inactive for 3 months)
 * ParaGoomba348 ‎(Sysop) (didn't even deserve adminship, inactive for 3 months)
 * Wiismartey ‎(Sysop) (inactive for well over a year)
 * YoshiFan ‎(Sysop) (inactive for well over a year)

The reason this comes up now is because some of the new users at Kirby Wiki request adminship without making any contributions or just making only a few. I want the users to take the wiki seriously, so if the new users see all the admins on the SysOp list, they'll think adminship is simply handed out. Also, Max2 (the founder) is inactive. He only logs in to whine about his ban at the Mario Wiki and promote his "friends" (our main problem; he's promoted users that barely made any contribs, but are his friends). He never responds to any help, nor does he do anything around the Wiki. Thank you in advance!  Blue Ninjakoopa Talk 20:37, 10 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Thank you!  Blue Ninjakoopa Talk 22:54, 10 January 2009 (UTC)

Sorry, nevermind this post. Didn't know how to find who was admin on the site. ;)

Best regards

I am VERY unhappy with your arbitrary changes to the witcher wiki
It looks horrible and is very hard on the eyes. I'll thank to AT THE VERY LEAST alert me next to decide to do stuff like this without my knowledge or agreement Game widow 23:52, 12 January 2009 (UTC)


 * Game Widow, sorry the change was rather quick, CDProjekt fought really hard and put alot of effort into having their creative team design a new them for the wiki. Community Manager Eriash has been in contact with Ausir, though I know it was a rather sudden change. The Developer was enthused about being able to give back to the community, and I assure you they were doing this as a means of involvement. With the release of White Wolf in the near future, they are looking to this community to host exclusive events and give back swag to the community.  Again, sorry for the short notice. -- Doug  (talk ) 23:58, 12 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Since BOTH Ausir and I are bureaucrats and it was in fact ME who alerted Ausir .. he was NOT aware as Eriash has used an unreliable method of contacting him, I find that a pretty lame explanation. Expecially since I an online ALL day every day.


 * This new layout is tearing my eyes out, so i will NOT be using (professionally?? produced -- i think NOT) this new skin Game widow 10:32, 13 January 2009 (UTC)


 * Had this only affected the main page, i would not care at all. Game widow 10:43, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

Main page movement
Hi after an edit i made to remove the nasty redirect link that appear when entering the main page, User:Uberfuzzy correct me by creating the page MediaWiki:Mainpage‎ and putting the name of the new main page there. So i recommend if you continue changing main pages names to follow this procedure --Cizagna (Talk) 05:44, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

Tom Clancy Wiki
Hey Joe, first off I would like to thank you for the help over on our wiki, the Logo you created is PERFECT, I really think it suits us well and looks just like a canonical Tom Clancy site, Great work. One minor problem is that it's a tad to big and overlaps a tiny section of the top tabs. I would take care of it myself but the admin for our site doesn't pop on that much which leaves me with no sys op status to work on everything so I never was directed to a guide of how to do these things.
 * Second, the TCW skin. I like Monaco a lot, I think it has a lot of great features, but the load time for me and a couple other users is unbareable. I make too many edits to wait even 20 seconds between every preview. Is there any way that we can make a Monaco skin that works a little faster and includes the page going all the way to the right instead of being stopped by the image advertisments? Also is Monaco the only skin that is customizable? I like modern a lot but have been running into some problems with editing while using it, just wondering before I make a final choice! Other than that you are doing a great job and I think you wikia workers are fantastic (other than other computer workers that cost $30 just to speek to!)-- 01:34, 17 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Got ya, same time zone so I'll be on a little earlier in case you need to ask a question or something like that. Monobook would be great, you could call it Tom Clancy Book or TomClancybook or something like that. If it's not to much work I was wondering if you could make it kinda like the "Lostbook" on Lostpedia (not sure if it's against the rules). They have a great version of Monobook that works "REALLY" fast even on the slowest computers/browsers and would be great for every one. (I do like Monaco, i just don't have a great computer and kinda like to look for the people in my position but you guys did a good job on it).--[http://tomclancy.wikia.com/wiki/User_talk:JamesTFord1987
 * Hey it looks great, it's just what I was looking for, the colors fit good with the light blue as well. One problem I have found is that the top tabs jump down about an inch or two into the page/article. It would be great if you could take a look. I also hate to be picky, but Lostpedia made their "Monobook" skin so the two side advertisments were gone and it spread the page layout all the way to the right just like the modern skin. Just wondering if this is something you know how to do or can look into for me. Thanks for all the help.-- 03:16, 18 January 2009 (UTC)

Hi
Hello, could you make a Wiki-shrinkable image for the Ratchet & Clank Wiki. Take a look at Wookieepedia's wiki-shrinkable image and get some ideas. 05:19, 17 January 2009 (UTC)

Template Problem
Hi Joe, its EightyOne from the Gears of War wiki. I was asked to help create templates on a new Gears of War Fanon wiki, which I agreed to, but I can't get the template code to work. I have tried the code from both the Gears of War wiki 'Weapon Template' and the Halo Fanon 'Weapon Template'. For some reason the template does not work on the GoW fanon wiki. I think ther is a template missing from the fanon wiki that is required for the code to work properly, but I cannot fathom what. Sorry to disturb you, but your the only wiki helper I really know! Thanks. EightyOne 19:40 17/01/2009 (UTC)
 * Sorry Joe, but they still don't work. The wiki does not seem to recognise that they are templates. When you put all the info for the template in, it just comes up as what you raw code, not as a template. Look here to see what I mean. Sorry to disturb you but I don't really know what I'm doing. Everything I knpw about wiki code is what I have pecied together though trial and error and reading the occasional instruction page on wikipedia. How did you learn it all? Thanks again. --EightyOne (talk) 01:40, 18 January 2009 (UTC)

Re:Wiki shrinkable
Excellent job! 02:04, 18 January 2009 (UTC)

request for adminship
for [] on Gearspedia please and thank you.--Jack Black 05:26, 18 January 2009 (UTC)

GT Wiki-again
Hey, I was just thinkin'-you know how the Pro Wrestling Wiki has several different banners in circulation at once? If we had stuff like "Nissan GT-R at Gran Turismo Wiki" or "GTbyCitroen at Gran Turismo Wiki", and have them all in the lineup at the same time, we'd get more exposure! -- Gp 75 motorsports REV LIMITER GT-PT/GT-EN/CSW 14:04, 21 January 2009 (UTC)

Lombaxpedia
Hi. The Ratchet & Clank wiki is changing it's name to Lombapedia on the 21st of February. I was wondering if you could change our logo to say Lombaxpedia rather then the Ratchet & Clank wiki in time. Ideally we'd like the logo to say Lombaxpedia at the top, and then the Ratchet & Clank wiki (in smaller writing) at the bottom but due to space I don't think this'll be possible. Anything you can do would be appreciated. As far as coloring goes, if the Ratchet & Clank wiki can fit on the logo then the colors can stay the same for that bit, but we'd like Lombaxpedia to be colored with shades of brown, similar to the ones in this image. Please contact me if you have any questions or anything. Many thanks, Hunterj | My talk 19:45, 21 January 2009 (UTC)