User talk:Winnersusedrugs

My contributions to this Wiki are largely pictorial, but I am known to clean up copy and code as well. If you have an image request, leave it here and I will get to it as soon as I possibly can.

Winnersusedrugs (talk) 16:32, January 4, 2012 (UTC)

Re:Images
Hey there! Please remember to sign talk pages using four tildes (~). At any rate, I agree with that you that .jpg's don't look very pleasant, which is why I try to upload images in .png format. Usually, I convert them bitmaps in MS paint. Most of images still end up looking like crap because I have to play on low graphic settings. That said, you're doing an awesome job with uploading images! --— Radical D  (bother \   stalk)  22:47, December 19, 2011 (UTC)

I apologize, I do try to remember that. It wasn't for lacking of knowing, promise!

I guess this issue is particularly frustrating to me because the priority should always be for high res, always. Especially because it's so easy--a lot of people use Fraps, and therefore can automatically take photos in PNG format.Winnersusedrugs (talk) 22:49, December 19, 2011 (UTC)


 * So make better ones! A lot of the photos that I added from Morrowind were made at a time when I was largely the only editor on this wiki (we had very few people) and it was preferrable to have SOMETHING on there so that images would stop getting plagiarised from UESP. (Also, at the time, I didnt know how to remove menus from screenshots :P) By all means, I support better images. Timeoin•Say G'Day•View my work•Skyrim To-Do List 22:56, December 19, 2011 (UTC)


 * If you can't tell that I have been, and extensively, then I'm shocked that my work is going so unnoticed. I will say though that I might not have continued unless you guys had come out and said you value high res images, so thanks. Moving along. Winnersusedrugs (talk) 22:58, December 19, 2011 (UTC)


 * Maybe you can help me with something. I've been using FRAPS, and it's currently set to take images in bitmap format. Every time I try to change it to .png, it tells me I need to register then asks me for money. Is there any way to set it to .png without paying $37 / month? -broke college student here- :) --— Radical D  (bother \   stalk)  23:03, December 19, 2011 (UTC)
 * Fraps is a one time fee, not a monthly. The 37 dollars is only paid once :) Winnersusedrugs (talk) 23:09, December 19, 2011 (UTC)
 * Sweet! I'll have to invest in that. But while I have you here, would you mind trying to use templates like SkyrimLocationImage when you upload pictures? All you have to do is type that template into the summary box during the upload and It automatically categorizes and adds licensing tags to the images. Would save me so much work. You can change the middle word to "weapons" or "characters" to specify which categories you want on the image. That would really help me out a bunch. --— Radical D  (bother \   stalk)  23:16, December 19, 2011 (UTC)
 * I'm happy to! In return, promise me you'll come here and ask me to take a photo when you need one and not upload a jpg that I'll only replace ^__^ lol. I'm happy to help. Winnersusedrugs (talk) 23:20, December 19, 2011 (UTC)
 * Done! I've been thinking of taking some photos in Oblivion. Don't know if you play that, but I can definitely run Oblivion on high-octane settings, so that shouldn't be a problem. --— Radical D  (bother \   stalk)  23:23, December 19, 2011 (UTC)
 * Ok I'm in trouble. I agreed to something I don't know how to do, lol. WHen I upload these photos, I'm doing it within the page. So I'm not seeing the place I'm supposed to put the tag during the upload process?Winnersusedrugs (talk) 23:32, December 19, 2011 (UTC)
 * I do play Oblivion so I can do photos, the request just has to be really detailed 'cause I never put in that many hours, and my current version of the game has virtually no work done on it. Console commands makes that easy enough, but all the same.Winnersusedrugs (talk) 23:25, December 19, 2011 (UTC)


 * Hi All!
 * Radical D knows me, but I've been trying to get a hold of him for a few days now without success. Winnersusedrugs, you would also benefit from this. I can take care of you for the full version no strings attached of FRAPS. That means full video, no counters, and .jpg and .png screenshots till your hearts content. Though I have to hear back from someone if they are interested because i'm not just going to freely post this information to just anyone out there. I love working on Wiki's, but my try job is WAY WAY WAY more technical and gives me certain access to applications, programs and releases that lets just say your future self would envy.. Lol.. Someone just get me back to me and let me know what you need and if you are interested in the Fraps still.... here's my addy for you all, just click to get it [mailto:datalocust@gmail.com Datalocust]
 * As always my love to yall wiki contributors out there!!! (Sorry that's the Philly in me)
 * ~DaTaLoCusT Drop_Me_A_Line|Wiki_Work|Visit_My_Page 23:45, December 24, 2011 (UTC)
 * I'm not an amateur. I have Fraps, if you can't read. Leave me alone.Winnersusedrugs (talk) 01:27, December 25, 2011 (UTC)

Re:Photos
It's okay. I do it so other people know what to do :) --— Radical D  (bother \   stalk)  01:19, December 20, 2011 (UTC)

Re:Grats!
Thanks! I'm also an admin now too :). It feels great to be recognized for my contributions. That said, recently, I had to delete a score of photos, because they were taken from the UESP wiki. I know you were looking for something to take screenshots of, so if you're not working on any projects right now, that's a place to start. I left the redlinks of the photos in the articles, so all you'll need to do is click on the link to upload them. You should be able to find a list of these images at Special:WantedFiles, as well as more images we don't have yet. You can also check out Category:Image Needed, if you're really stumped for ideas. Thanks again for the congratulations and keep making the wiki awesome with your images! --— Deyvid Petteys  (bother \   stalk)  11:09, January 4, 2012 (UTC)


 * Thank you, I really appreciate being pointed in the right direction. Although these days I just take a photo of every location and person I meet and nine times out of ten, I need that photo for the Wiki lol. The photos are pretty much my only project on here, besides doing research and editing Morrowind and Oblivion articles at night, so I'm happy to get on it. Happy editing! Winnersusedrugs (talk) 15:59, January 4, 2012 (UTC)

{C JPG-s are generally lower quality pics, but sometimes they look much better than the newly uploaded .png which makes me wonder if it worth it. I suggest that we should only replace jpg-s if they are really that bad or when we have the same or better looking pics in png format. If neither works then just add your png to the page but keep the previous image as well. By the way the image on the butterfly is not mine. I'm taking PNG-s with fraps I just considered it a better looking pic. SzLevente (talk) 13:26, January 5, 2012 (UTC)


 * Regardless of what you THINK about JPGs "generally" being lower quality--I've uploaded hundreds of photos to this Wiki, and made over a thousand edits. In that time, I have found less than five JPGs that were of decent quality that I didn't have to replace. In this case, with the butterfly image, not only are the PNGs better looking, but it is out of format to show the items individually instead of in their location--especially because these are unique items and people generally will be looking them up to find out where they are.

P.S. Don't tell me how to post pictures. I'm 13th on this Wiki, and have uploaded far more than you. I know when a picture belongs, and when it doesn't. If you can't maintain the standards we have here then perhaps you should go spend your time Elsyweyr. Winnersusedrugs (talk) 18:41, January 5, 2012 (UTC)

I'm sorry that you consider my comment as an attack on your sovereign right to edit this wikia. I really didn't mean that. And I can't accept to tell me to leave because I once questined your editting ability. I have the same right to be here. Also there is no point in arguing about how was here first how made more edits. Somone with one edit can create a qualitative page other can't do with a thousand. For me the important thing is to make this Wikia better as yours too (I hope). About the butterfly: (sigh: I've never thought to be debating about a bunch of pixels :D) The image that you have uploaded only shows that it is on a shelf. Of course it is PNG but I really don't think it helps in finding it easier. The shack is small (in the text it is mentiond where to find it), the jar is in front of anyone's eye if enters. I only said that (again) if you didn't know the format of the two pics and would be next to each other the one with the format JPG looks better. I dared to undo your change because of that. I suggest us not to continue this for longer. I accept your opinion too. And If you agree I will make a PNG of the jar of its inventory appearance and upload it with a template of SkyrimItems. So the last time to make it clear I intend to cooperate with anyone willing to make this wikia better and I think the community members should not degrade each other but to help and make things understandable in a polite language.

P.S.: My pics on my profile shouldn't be your concern :)

Actually the pics on your profile ARE my concern, because if you're taking crappy pictures with the overlay still in them, I have to be on the lookout for your other low quality pictures to make sure they don't end up on articles. That's just more work for me to do. Pictures should never be taken with the overlay.

As for the butterfly pic, the old one was out of format, but here's what I will be doing: taking new photos of each from the inventory with its full stats showing (which the others did not have, so they were STILL out of format), and then an additional one in its location for the gallery.

And next time you want everyone to get along and play nice on Wiki, how about you not go around assuming people don't know what they're doing--that was why I made the comment I did about how much I've contributed. Not because I automatically assume all my edits are superior, but because I've put in all this work and you acted like I have no clue. And you're the one that can't even spell correctly. Winnersusedrugs (talk) 19:41, January 5, 2012 (UTC)

As I said my pics on my profile is not your concern but feel free to investigate the images on other pages. It will be fun I assure you. The other thing: I explained the reasons what have I done for why. I used polite language because it is not a war. Now you are making it a flame by still treating me badly instead of helping me and explain thing to a fellow member of the Wikia. I'm sorry but I don't understand why are you doing so.

(My spelling is not perfect (of course). I am not an English speaking orginally but it is a diversion from the subject aiming to degrade me and not helping me.)

A high ranked member (are you?) should guide the newer ones toward the correct way. What you do (by flaming me) is not too inspiring. SzLevente (talk) 20:00, January 5, 2012 (UTC)


 * I'm number 13 here on the merit of my edits, I've taken no leadership or admin positions. My work speaks for itself. It's not my job to coddle you, but since I have taken on the task of editing this Wiki, I'm asking you not to make it harder for me. All the same, if you return to those pages we spoke of previously, you'll see the new improved format. Your spelling, especially due to language barrier, IS of concern--whether you think it's a diversion tactic or not, I have to wonder now if you're making similar errors on actual pages. I apologize if I hurt your feelings. Winnersusedrugs (talk) 23:09, January 5, 2012 (UTC)


 * You should drop the shitty attitude and chill out. Being 13th on this wiki doesn't mean shit if you act like how you acting. It does not matter if SzLevente is right or wrong, there is a way of talking to people without resorting to flaming. It's not how new users should be encouraged here.
 * Jimeee (talk) 16:55, January 10, 2012 (UTC)

Yeah i know when i first joined the wiki i took pics in jpg format but recently i changed to Png so no need to worry about me. My last two pics which were in jpg are not mine and i just cropped them or cleared the Ui in photoshop so i had no chice but to post them in jpg. They were good photos so there was no need for me to take new ones. So thanks anyway for the tip and good job on those really nice pics you upload. Vercinghetorix (talk) 22:28, January 5, 2012 (UTC)

Image formats
May I ask why you are removing jpg pics and replacing them with png? From what I can tell from my research with the kind of screenshots that are being taken each one would be just fine with no major loss of quality. All my pics are high quality and not saving as a png is not hurting the presentation of the page that they are uploaded to. GrandMoffVixen (talk) 22:29, January 5, 2012 (UTC)


 * As you can see from this talk page, I'm actually being encouraged by the admins to replace them all with PNGs. And if I replaced your photo, even if you perceive it as high quality, then it was either out of format, or I had a better quality one. "Good enough", rarely is. I apologize if you perceive this as a slight, but my interest is in the best format and best quality. There are many photos I have not replaced because they were taken properly, in PNG format, and in a high resolution. I've even left a few JPGs here and there if they looked good--of the hundreds of photos I've added, it only amounted to a handful. Photos with HUD were also removed. If you take issue my removing JPGs and replacing with PNGs, I suggest you take it up with the admins who encouraged me to do so. Winnersusedrugs (talk) 23:03, January 5, 2012 (UTC)
 * I was merely asking. I was just curious and wanted some additional info. As to the UI, I never take a screenshot with it included. I have gone out of my way to upload new pics if the old one had the UI in it.
 * Thanks for the info! GrandMoffVixen (talk) 23:28, January 5, 2012 (UTC)

Quest icon
Agh! Wish I could help you out, but I don't. I can, however, point you to someone who might. DeathSph33r created the Map Symbols (Skyrim) page and uploaded all the fun icon images, so he might have one. Also, the map guy, Jgjake2 might have just what you're looking for. Good luck! If neither of them do, I can try to get one myself. --— Deyvid Petteys  (bother \   stalk)  05:10, January 8, 2012 (UTC)


 * Thanks doll! If all else fails I'll use a close up of one of my screen shots. I was just hoping to get an original large scale PNG straight from the source. Winnersusedrugs (talk) 05:17, January 8, 2012 (UTC)

Bad attitude
Well if you don't care about helping other users on this site then you're frankly quite pathetic and exactly the kind of person who won't be missed. You are replaceable. Just because you add photos to the wiki it doesn't make you special, dear. Keep your shitty attitude to yourself and maybe learn how to communicate with others Jimeee (talk) 20:32, January 10, 2012 (UTC)


 * How is it "pathetic" because that's not my goal here? And I have the shitty attitude? Do you even hear yourself? Did I not just say I felt the opposite of special? Find another fight to pick. P.S. loving the part about "easily replaced"...what is it you do around here mostly? Categorization? That's some solid stuff. Winnersusedrugs (talk) 20:35, January 10, 2012 (UTC)


 * I see that you guys joined quite recently, one thing we do not at the wiki is hurl abuse at each other. We are a team, not a group of rivals. You both play nice. Please. Commander Faol (talk) 21:11, January 12, 2012 (UTC)
 * :No worries Commander Faol. Winnersusedrugs (talk) 21:47, January 12, 2012 (UTC)

Video links in shout pages
Hey there! I noticed that you deleted the video link in Ice Form shout page, and stated that you deleted it because we all know how the shout works. Thats fine, as long as you delete the links of the videos that ONLY show the shout in action. I put links to my own Skyrim tutorial videos in Youtube, and they are not only showing the shouts in action, but they are complete tutorials (how-to and where-to find all words for the shout). We've had some discussion about video usage in this wiki with Timeoin, and even tho its still uncertain if we can have embedded videos in the pages, the links for high quality tutorials / visual content in Youtube are ok. Thats exactly what I've been doing: putting links to my tutorials in Youtube, since according to Timeoin, thats the least we can do to provide a complete "service" for the users of this wiki =) My Youtube channel if want to take a look. If you have any questions, or would like to discuss about this matter, please contact Timeoin or me so we can talk about it (altho Im not an admin, Timeoin makes the decisions for this) CryonBrion (Talk) 11:15, January 14, 2012 (UTC)