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)

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)