User talk:Timeoin/Archive 8

Categorization
Hello Timeoin! It's good to see you've come back! Some things have changed since you were here last time, such as the homepage and wikia chat (I think :P ).

I just thought I would give you information on why all pages should have game-related categories, such as Oblivion: Characters, Morrowind: Females, Daggerfall: Locations, etc.

Over the past months I've been on this wikia, I have seen very many categories that contain maybe only 1 page, and never get used again. That is what I am trying to avoid happening by making it mandatory to have a category that clarely states which game the item, character, quest, etc, is from. By typing: , followed by a colon, I.E "Oblivion:", it brings up a small list of "Oblivion:" related categories, which will make categorizing much easier for people. It will also put a stop to new users adding unnecessary categories to pages just to get achievements, which is very destructive to the wikia.

Many, if not all, of the "Top 10" gaming wikias and other gaming wikis, have a very good category-system, and I believe we should look at their system for inspiration.

Also, the game-specific categories makes things much more systematic, and it also looks better. Good categorization is needed also because of the new homepage-portals. That is why I've spent time trying to add game-related categories to all the pages on this wikia.

I hope to see this system come to life before Skyrim is released, as a new reform in the category-system here is very definitely required. Please message me if you have your own opinion, or some questions.

Once again, welcome back! :)

Zluhcs (talk) 06:35, September 22, 2011 (UTC)

PS: Wouldn't it be better to have both the IRC and Wikia chat available? I sometimes prefer the wikia chat to gain "quick" access. Also the Wikia chat seems more active than the IRC at some points. I am aware of the difference in features. But I still believe it would be good to have both chats. Also, sorry for so much text :P Zluhcs (talk) 06:49, September 22, 2011 (UTC)


 * (Replying here so that others can see it as well) Well, with relation to categories, very few Wikis use colon as an organisation system. Most categories should be linked by a main game category, i.e. the Oblivion category, which then lists Oblivion locations, etc. That would still show up when searching for categories and things. That would work much better than using colons, which makes wikis more confusing. I've seen it happen on other wikis. I'm happy to open the question up to the community though, if it helps. Secondly, with regards to the IRC and Wikia Chat thing - the only reason the IRC wasnt very active was because I was away from it, and Wikia Chat was promoted more. And IRC is more accessible once there is a direct link (i.e. the image link). Its just a personal preference, really though. I guess I just dislike that we have all these wierd changes fostered on us, without a choice. Maybe thats just me. Timeoin•Say G'Day•View my work•See current projects 08:18, September 22, 2011 (UTC)

Chat again
Did you remove the chat again >: ( also can you atleast let me make a bar for the IRC channel because the one there is ugly. Kacj321||Project Zomboid Wikia||The Elder Scrolls Wikia 08:32, September 22, 2011 (UTC)

Welcome back, you don't know me, but I've been on this site eversince Skyrim was revealed as an anon.

About the edit on the locations page, is Markath site a major city? Since on the map, it's written with a small name, like other small towns as riverwood. Though it looks pretty big.

Lolzzzman (talk) 18:20, September 22, 2011 (UTC)Lolzzzman

Re: Hey, um...
Firstly, it's really great to finally have you back :D

Zluhcs already explained what's been going on with the categories. But just to add my two cents, I think that we really need to perform an overhaul on our categorization system. So, maybe we should start a community discussion about this. Cheers --Anon(Talk) 06:01, September 24, 2011 (UTC)

174.131.178.161
Hey, figuring you would maybe be the only admin awake at this time, annon 174.131.178.161 is writing crap, can you deal with him? Thanks! Zluhcs (talk) 03:24, September 25, 2011 (UTC)

Daggerfall
Thank you so much for giving me the link to download daggerfall! your a life saver tim!

Troll
Hi there Timeoin! While I am fully aware that one can edit to erase mistakes, I do believe trolls should be reported and have found a pretty obvious trolling on the page regarding The Sword of the Crusader (quest). I confess that I am VERY new to the forums and am unaware where to report trolls to, or if I should simply edit them out. Hope I have helped the wiki! Ccg08 (talk) 18:55, October 3, 2011 (UTC)

Achievements.
Pete Hines confirmed the list on twitter, unless you want to wait for a official press release type thing, if so I understand.. Tommyspa (talk) 07:31, October 4, 2011 (UTC)

Sorry, I just wanted to get it out of the way all at once. Plus, like tommy said, it has been confrirmed to be legit. I only started creating pages once it has been confirmed. Aleksandr the Great (talk) 18:29, October 4, 2011 (UTC)

More admins?
Hey I was wondering if you can have 1 or 2 more admins on this wiki. Not a lot of actual admins are on during the night(from where I live) and sometimes news and some other stuff on the main page arent really updated right away so I was hoping if theres more admins on this wiki so they can fix problems and watch for trolls at night.

Sincerly,

Blood Reaper (talk) 00:32, October 5, 2011 (UTC)

There's a way for people to become admins already, and guidelines that are there. Also just a small side note, the admins that ARE already in place should learn how to be admins first before you start adding more admins that don't know how to admin *properly* Oh, and Timeoin, when you get online I need to speak to you so message me on IRC please. -- Kaishiro  Message 00:35, October 5, 2011 (UTC)

Manual Blog
Just wondering where my blog for the leaked manual pics went. I'm assuming it was a violation of the copyright agreement or something and if so I apoligize, I'm not exactly savvy with all the wiki guidlines and only became a serious editor until recently. If you can give me a reason, I would appreciate it and will try to learn from it. Aleksandr the Great (talk) 19:53, October 11, 2011 (UTC)

I'm sorry Aleksandr, but your not allowed to post scans on the wiki will obtain a copyright strike. Kacj321||Project Zomboid Wikia||The Elder Scrolls Wikia 19:55, October 11, 2011 (UTC)

The Wikia chat
Hi Timeoin, I'm glad the MOTM thing caught on...Anyhoo. Some Users from the ACWiki came onto the IRC a couple of day's ago and started having an argument with me, Kacj321 and Blood Reaper. Kaishiro autobanned them, but he is angry. BlaiddDdraig and TheSt0ryTeller are also angry as one of the banned users: "Master Sima Yi" was their friend. To avoid further conflict within the wiki, can The wiki chat be restarted. As a place for Members of the Wiki to relax....and not get shouted at and critisized by othe wikis.... Commander Faol (talk) 18:06, October 29, 2011 (UTC)

I'm not angry that I autobanned people from ACWiki. I am simply a third party. I will keep non-editing members that also edit ACWiki out of TESWiki if need be. It doesn't bother me at all. I'll just be the mediator and keep the peace this way since it seems to be the only thing certain chatters will understand. -- Kaishiro  Message 18:17, October 29, 2011 (UTC)


 * Regarding IRC, I probably should point to the Admin's duties page. Remember, IRC allows newbies to get involved with discussions, something that Wikia Chat does not. Wikia Chat is incredibly dodgy, and drops out completely every few days. Once you have a program such as X-Chat installed, Signing in to IRC takes only a few seconds, and anyone can use it. Timeoin•Say G'Day•View my work•See current projects 22:24, October 29, 2011 (UTC)

IRC
I need you to message me when you get on IRC, whether it be on Xertion or Rizon. This is important and waiting is no longer an option. -- Kaishiro  Message 18:39, October 29, 2011 (UTC)


 * Sorry Kai. I'm here now :) Timeoin•Say G'Day•View my work•See current projects 22:35, October 29, 2011 (UTC)

Hello Again!
my. my its been forever Tim! gee, I thought i wouldnt come back for whatever reason, but i've missed the Wiki a bit :D How's it goin' around here?

User:LukaSlayR13• "I found out I'm lost, but where was I going? Oh I was trying to lose myself.... 17:42, November 5, 2011 (UTC)

Departure
I don't want to draw too much attention to this, so I'll try to keep it short. The "problems" we've discussed aren't getting any better, they are in fact getting worse, and they will only continue to get worse with the release of Skyrim. I've been patient for months now, hoping that your return may be able to set us back on track and give this Wiki some direction. Sadly, that hasn't happened, and my patience has just run out. I'm leaving this Wiki, remove my Admin powers when you have the chance. If you have any further questions, you know where to find me. -- 'R BlaiddDdraig  Enter...  THE SCARY DOOR  12:51, November 6, 2011 (UTC)
 * There was so much potential in this place. Sadly, it's all wasted while you're not here, and the people who are here, stay here. I'm not going to be able to cope with this any longer either, I'm afraid. Remove my sysop powers when you get the chance. Good luck to you, my friend. Elchzard  (Talking is fun.) 12:58, November 6, 2011 (UTC)