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[edit] User posts:[edit] DOA ImagesYou seem to be cleaning a lot of these out. I dont think this is necessary. A couple are orphaned, but as for others, you seem to want to keep all articles down to one image (I may be mistaken but thats how it seems). It can be of interest to include multiple images of a character, specifically if they are game art. Whenever available, it is a good idea to include 1 game screenshot of a character, and at least 1 portrait or low resolution example of an artistic render. Specifically as in Image:Tina Armstrong DOA.jpg and Image:Ayane DOA.jpg. At the very least, this images should have been removed from the article in question and a note of this should have been made there before nominating them for deletion.--Oni Ookami AlfadorTalk|@ 21:09, 26 January 2006 (UTC)
I see no reason for Image:Kasumi_DOA4.jpg or Image:Tina Armstrong DOA.jpg to be deleted. Two images on each article is adequate, and it is not necessarily enough to have just the infobox portrait.--Oni Ookami AlfadorTalk|@ 21:15, 26 January 2006 (UTC)
They both depict bodyshots and the first image is more preferable due to her ninja attire (her "canon" outfit) and larger view of the character in question. -ZeroTalk 02:54, 27 January 2006 (UTC) I take that back, I forgot about that image. As for the headshot though, I think the one up for deletion is more suited for the article. The current attire choice seems just slightly unnecessary and the other one seems like a better angle but that might be personal preference. Should I crop it and replace the existing version with it to see how it looks?--Oni Ookami AlfadorTalk|@ 03:11, 27 January 2006 (UTC)
Hey Zero Im just noting that your Kasumi image is up for some sort of deletion process. -- Psi edit 21:07, 30 January 2006 (UTC) [edit] Adon replyI replied in Adon's "talk" section, just in case you weren't watching that page. Nawara Ven 03:26, 27 January 2006 (UTC) [edit] Hmm.....Since when do you dabble in video game articles..? :) -ZeroTalk 12:28, 27 January 2006 (UTC)
[edit] re:MediationI am not sure about the length of time it takes to become a mediator...maybe ask Redwolf24 if he is still around, or check out the mediation pages. Are you sure you want to get involved in other peoples problems or edit conflicts? Sounds like a lot of work, but if you're up to it, I say go for it.--MONGO 13:01, 27 January 2006 (UTC) [edit] My adminship selft nomination...Thanks for calling me a "good chap"! Is there any way you could reconsider your vote? I'd really appreciate it. Thanks. --Mb1000 02:53, 29 January 2006 (UTC) Thanks. --Mb1000 03:42, 29 January 2006 (UTC) [edit] Hey ZeroThanks for your vote on my RFA, particularly as you explained the reasoning behind your vote very well. I wonder if you might reconsider - of the cites MONGO used, only one of them could be considered uncivil, and that's borderline. Take a look through them. I always try my best to keep civil, and I've never knowingly broken that; if I have accidentally, then 4 or 5 times out of 4950 ain't bad. All those cites are also quite old now, and I've learned and moved on. I believe everyone can always learn and improve themselves further, and I would do my very best not to disappoint the community. If you have any questions, my talk page doesn't close :) All the best, Proto t c 08:02, 29 January 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Mega WeaponsSpeaking as both an avid gamer and a valiant mergist, I'll say that that's a great piece of work! Well done! And might I suggest WP:FLC? Radiant_>|< 20:55, 30 January 2006 (UTC) [edit] KOF quotesI read the discussion, and agree with most of it. I believe most pages I added to, I added around 4 or less quotes, and in cases that I added more, they were either among my favorite characters, or the quotes I added expressed something about their character. I saw the post about Wikiquotes being the place for long lists of quotes, but when I searched Wikiquotes for "King of Fighters, then "KOF," I found nothing. I couldn't even find any quotes searching for "Kyo Kusanagi," "Kyo," "Iori Yagami," or "Iori." I would be more than happy to contribute KOF quotes there, or move quotes from Wikipedia to there, if I could find the right page. Please let me know if there is a page, and if there's not, I'll start one. I followed your suggestion while posting some quotes for Kasumi. I had 5 quotes, and dropped the weakest one to keep it at 4. -—The preceding unsigned comment was added by Seishiro Mixenex (talk • contribs).
[edit] Image:Helena cg1large.jpgSince it was never placed on the list, if you want to nominate it for deletion it should be placed under today's UTC date. I don't object to the deletion strongly enough to note against it. I just want to make sure due process is followed for the exact purpose of avoiding problems--Oni Ookami AlfadorTalk|@ 23:35, 30 January 2006 (UTC)
This is why unencyclopediac images must die in great numbers. Image uploads have shot up in past months in a very brief time-frame. It's some kind of mania, a craze. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, not a bloody gallery. If the outcome of following due process is that the majority people rather like festooning web pages with image galleries and whatnot, then the conclusion is not that we should permit them to do so but rather than they should be encouraged in as forthright and direct a manner as is possible to obtain a user page or blog and do it there. If they cannot live with an eneyclopedia that isn't plastered with such nonsense, they should go off and find one that is. -ZeroTalk 06:47, 31 January 2006 (UTC) Alright if we delete Image:Ayaneheadshot.JPG>? I dont think its a good shot of the character. -- Psi edit 21:37, 1 February 2006 (UTC) Nothing much. I think I dont like Ayane's expression in that picture. For some reason the pic I wanted in the infobox got deleted. -- Psi edit 19:41, 3 February 2006 (UTC) If you ask me, this picture seems to highlight a key point in her personality very well. I could be wrong, but it looks to me like the facial expression she gives while patronizing or taunting another player (head tilted the site, looking out of the corner of her eyes, etc. I think just looking at the image that part of her personality carries over and is impressed upon people.--Oni Ookami AlfadorTalk|@ 14:55, 6 February 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Image:YashiroNanakase(KOF).jpgHi, found another of these KOF images with the {{CopyrightedFreeUse}} template, while clearing out the many copyvios in that category. Could you please check though your uploads and make sure there are no more of these. The "free use" license tags should only be used alongside proof that the copyright holder indeed actualy released all rights to the work. Thanks. --Sherool (talk) 04:04, 31 January 2006 (UTC) [edit] My talk pageThanks for keeping my page clean. Not exactly a warm, affectionate message, was it? ;-D SlimVirgin (talk) 18:24, 31 January 2006 (UTC) [edit] Image copyright problem with Image:Kasumi.jpgThanks for uploading Image:Kasumi.jpg. However, the image may soon be deleted unless we can determine the copyright holder and copyright status. The Wikimedia Foundation is very careful about the images included in Wikipedia because of copyright law (see Wikipedia's Copyright policy). The copyright holder is usually the creator, the creator's employer, or the last person who was transferred ownership rights. Copyright information on images on Wikipedia is signified using copyright templates. The three basic license types on Wikipedia are open content, public domain, and fair use. Find the appropriate template in Wikipedia:Image copyright tags and place it on the image page like this: Please signify the copyright information on any other images you have uploaded or will upload. Remember that images without this important information can be deleted by an administrator. You can get help on image copyright tagging from Wikipedia talk:Image copyright tags. -- Carnildo 00:58, 1 February 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/CopperchairThis case has closed. The arbitration committee has banned Copperchair indefinitely from editing Star Wars and War on Terrorism. He may be banned from other articles that he disrupts under the Wikipedia:Probation order in his case. To be enforced by block. See Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Copperchair. For the arbitration committee. --Tony Sidaway 04:36, 1 February 2006 (UTC) [edit] Mega Man XDI found this while on New page patrol and thought you might know if this should be deleted (some Googling made me think it might be a hoax), cleaned up or expanded. It is close to {{nonsense}} right now, but I'll leave this for you (you're an expert, right?) Kusma (討論) 05:17, 2 February 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Re: List of Mega Man Skills (Proto)Eh... Zero. Yes, I have read your message and thanks for your reply first. I just have a doubt in my mind that whether you have found out that I also did the same as you a bit earlier- Polobird/List of Zero's moves. ^_^;;;; Anyway, I am not decisive as you to make a choice of whether these data-only pages should become an official article. For now, I think I should try to complete your list, if you do not mind, with the best I can. But I tend to write and edit article in an one-shot style, so great but only additional changes will be made to articles, while I leave extra details for people to delete. However, I often overwrite articles or overwork myself, and that is why I usually handle articles in academic holidays. (Yes, it is Lunar New Year period in Hong Kong. Therefore I can show up.) Also, please do not hesitate to correct your page until it suits you. Darn, sharing makes me feel good. ^o^;; (<- Cold-sweating) If you have any further problems, please feel free to let it be discussed. Good luck! ~ Polobird 10:28, 2 February 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Your Rfa voteOn Brennerman's Rfa, you posted oppose in the neutral section...not to throw this in your face, just wanted to remind you.--MONGO 12:26, 2 February 2006 (UTC) [edit] your RfAG'day MZ, thanks for your message. The diff in question was a long time ago, but from memory you'd posted to Tony Sidaway's userpage telling people you were up for adminship? Stuff like that is very unusual, and I wanted to see why you'd done it, and if Tony approved. fuddlemark (fuddle me!) 00:32, 3 February 2006 (UTC)
[edit] More Mega Man hoaxesCould you please go through Special:Contributions/ProtomanX and see if anything there makes sense? If not, the user should be warned and blocked for hoax vandalism soon. I am especially interested in your opinion on Mega Man VI (Game Boy) which is the least obvious hoax. Thank you, Kusma (討論) 04:49, 3 February 2006 (UTC) [edit] My RFAHi Randall Brackett/Archive 2/19 2006, thanks for participating in my RfA discussion. Unfortunately, my fellow Wikipedians have decided at this time that I am not suitable to take on this additional responsibility, as the RfA failed with a result of 66/27/5 (71.0% support). If you voted in support of my request, thank you! If you decided to oppose me at this time, then I hope that if I do choose to reapply in the future, the effort I will make in the meantime to improve and expand my contributions to Wikipedia may persuade you to reconsider your position. All the best, Proto t c 10:48, 3 February 2006 (UTC) [edit] Mega Man questionSince you're the resident Mega Man expert, why are all the NES-era games listed with Roman numerals (e.g. "Mega Man VI")? The pictures of the game boxes all seem to indicate that Arabic numerals ("Mega Man 6") are supposed to be used. The Game Boy games are very different; in those cases the boxes have Roman numerals on them. I know that sometimes Roman numerals are used within the games themselves, but I think the official name is what's on the box. This applies to Mega Man 2/II through Mega Man 6/VI for the NES and Mega Man 7/VII for the SNES. StarryEyes 13:40, 3 February 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Virturoid ===>> VirtuaroidI'm thinking about change the article name, as Virtuaroids is much more common use. L-Zwei 13:50, 3 February 2006 (UTC) [edit] Mega Man skillsHey, your list looks pretty good so far. If I were you, I'd go ahead and make it article and make a direct link to it from List of Mega Man weapons. You could also create a section stub for the series that you're lacking, and let others help as well. I'd love to help, but I'm not in a very tedious mood at the moment (it would be pretty easy to look the skills up on other websites, but it would require some articulation on my part for the descriptions). ~ Hibana 22:21, 3 February 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Re: Missing Barnstar ProblemAs a member of WP:KC, I occasionally view the "what links here" of the missing barnstar to see who seeks a barnstar and award him or her one according to his or her ability and record. That's why I came to your page - from the missing barnstar. Deryck C. 15:07, 4 February 2006 (UTC) [edit] templatesSince May lee is korean and is listed under fictional koreans, I put the template on. The template lets the characters anme be translated in Hangul. This is done for all korean topic on wikipedia. The wikiproject videogames does actually help when I ask. They helped make sure characters were sorted by last name were someone kept unsorting them. --Dangerous-Boy 20:45, 6 February 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Joke's RfAHi Zero, thanks for voting in my (successful) RfA. All the voters who voted neutral or oppose had the same criticism – lack of involvement in the Wikipedia namespace. This is nice, because it is a weakness that I can endeavor to fix. Although I don't think I have the disposition or diligence to be actively involved with, say, VfD, I've recently started to participate in the Featured Article discussions and will start participating in some policy discussions now that I am starting to grasp the way the project runs. –Joke 16:52, 7 February 2006 (UTC) [edit] Which part was nonsense?I was simply correcting some of the character heights. [edit] User pedoI am afraid you are not making yourself very clear. You seem to be misinformed about the nature of slander, and your arguments are opaque. What is the real reason that you think this template should remain deleted? --Dschor 22:01, 7 February 2006 (UTC)
[edit] HiJust wanted to say thanks for the shiny little star you left on my talk page :) --Sherool (talk) 02:10, 8 February 2006 (UTC) [edit] Megaman Zero templateI must disagree with you, unless you mean something contrary to what I think you mean. A different template for MMZ characters, MMZ events etc. is not necessary. The current template is sufficient, though the layout may need a bit of altering. Wolf ODonnell 15:44, 8 February 2006 (UTC)
[edit] sorting by last nameAll names when catergorized on wikipedia are sorted by last names. If you check all the other character cats, they are sorted by last name. I even discussed this on the computer and video game wikiproject and they agreed that the section should be sorted by last name. Take a look at the capcom character sections. All are sorted by last name. Real people are sorted by last name. Please sort by last name. --Dangerous-Boy 23:22, 8 February 2006 (UTC) [edit] Notice of AcknowledgementFirst and most of all, thank you very much for your appreciation of the chore ^_^;;;;, which I have never expected to gain. However, I do not consider the list and other any article stuff as completed or perfect, so further, deeper, more, harder work comes ahead just now. Anyway, I only hope that more future contributions, no matter written by who, can bring up more positive conveyance, comfirmation and curiosity of knowledge, to all readers. Looking foward to co-operating with you again (which is too likely to happen). And... sorry for the sudden silence, because my precious Chinese Lunar New Year has become history. ~ Polobird 17:05, 9 February 2006 (UTC) [edit] Nomination for adminshipAs we discussed earlier, I think you're ready for the mop and broom, hence: Please indicate your acceptance and add the nomination to WP:RFA page. --Tony Sidaway 19:39, 10 February 2006 (UTC) Hey yo. Want me to vote there in? From what I see your alright for Admin. -- Psi edit 21:15, 10 February 2006 (UTC)
[edit] No Need for ApologyAggressive? No, not really. To tell you the truth I was getting angry at the fact that you decided to edit the MegamanZero template at the same time as I was editing it. If anything, I should apologise for being so impatient. It's just, after I posted the comment, I decided not to wait (because I had nothing better to do) and edited the template myself. What I didn't know was whilst I was editing the template, you had read the comment and was editing it yourself. If I had known, I would have backed off. In retrospect the constant editing "war" was kinda funny. It was a prime example of what happens when two people edit the same thing at the same time. At the time, I thought it was just coincidence. My anger, was not at you, but at the fact that we weren't coordinating our efforts properly, which is why I got so irritated and posted that second to last comment and waited for your reply. P.S. What does condlenses mean? Wolf ODonnell 21:36, 10 February 2006 (UTC) [edit] Re: Fictional creaturesHmm, dunno I'd say you have a hint of WikiFairy blood, at least with regards to the various video game character articles. I haven't exactly run a in depth analysis of your edit pattern though. I think those definitions are "inspired" by the stuff here: http://www.c2.com/cgi/wiki?CategoryWikiUser maybe you find something there you find fitting, I think we only have boxes for the gnomes and fairies though. --Sherool (talk) 23:02, 10 February 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Note from my talk pageI am sorry, I wasn't clear enough. The third link I provided had nothing to do with your stance on the issue at hand (Semi-protection). It was more of the name imitations. And the first one had nothing to do with a candidate I supported, because if you had looked, you would have seen that I didn't support Mr. Brenneman. In fact, I probably would have voiced opposition to his nomination if I had been compelled to opine at all. I just thought you acted in a manner that wasn't as civil as you could have been. There are a few other places where I have been disappointed in your attitude and behaviour that I was not a part of the discussion. I appreciate your trying to "clear the air", but I still cannot support you at this time. I will however continue to review your contributions and may ammend my comments later. Just keep up the good work and I'm sure you'll make it in the future. Thanks for your comments, my friend. --LV (Dark Mark) 23:36, 10 February 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Lack of memory on my partThanks for paticipating in my rfa discussion, but on another note, have we met before...? I cannot remember ever crossing paths with you previously. -ZeroTalk 00:31, 11 February 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Mega Man listsThanks for the barnstar! I had just finished moving my other barnstar to my user page and archiving when another one pops up. ;) So why are the entries of List of Mega Man skills and attacks (in particular, entries under the classic and X series) not considered weapons? Is there a distinction made in the instruction manuals or some other source? In any case, this article looks like a much better candidate to become featured. The table layout is nice and I like the color scheme. I'll have to do a closer read later, but on the surface it looks like everything comes from primary source material, so references shouldn't be as much of an issue. --Pagrashtak 05:14, 12 February 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Wikiterrorist4No problem. He is indefinitely blocked.--Shanel 07:52, 13 February 2006 (UTC) [edit] Kasumi (Dead or Alive character)I have noticed several edits, one in particular that add a lot of information to the article. I am hesitant to remove them as cruft or speculation since I have not extensively played DOA 4 yet. I'd like a second opinion before anyone acts on it and naturally, I came to you :) I'm also curious on your stance on referring as a character "winning" a battle or the tournament on its own, or designating the specific character won that battle in his/here own storyline. For some it may be obvious which character won because said character is still alive when the oponent's intention was to kill them and so on, but for the most part this isn't established until the next game release. As a result I was thinking that it would be sensible to designate that it happens in that specific character's storyline. Partially for the sake of eliminating ambiguity, and partially because speculation can fall under OR, is probably the most evil form, and is the spawn of satan itself (or possible a victim of the sigma virus).--Oni Ookami AlfadorTalk|@ 21:57, 13 February 2006 (UTC)
I've moved all the information here. -ZeroTalk 15:00, 14 February 2006 (UTC) So the one's on that list, I assume are the wins that are considered Canon to the storyling by tecmo, and that all other fights should be considered to happen either way? Also, just out of curiosity, is this all essentially based on the story of the next game in the order (i.e. its obvious that so and so won X battle because Y happened in the next game)?--Oni Ookami AlfadorTalk|@ 21:19, 14 February 2006 (UTC) [edit] Samurai ShowdownI am not that well-versed in the series. All I noticed is that the names should be in Western order since the U.S. publishers of the game use Western order. WhisperToMe 23:00, 14 February 2006 (UTC) [edit] p0rn Ultimate: Storyline SectionI have a lot of @ss qualms about this:P Thanks for the reply and someone actually listening to my call out.
Because, the Storyline isn't just for DOA 2, it also links up with DOA 1. Which this section was to be inlcuded, it has to be in with a article explaining all about DOA Tournament right from DOA 1.
You can cleary see this type of examples
[edit] Your RFAApologies if I offended you there, that wasn't my intention. It's just with the past few months, having that quote front and center startled me. You're a good person, and I know you're going to do great soon enough in an rfa, but just not right now. Karmafist 05:21, 16 February 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Curious QuestionWhatever happened to that award I gave you? I can't remember what exactly it was, but I remember giving you one of those Barnstars for helping me out or something along those lines... P.S. Someone insisted on putting back the Thorne surname in the List of Mega Man X characters but I fixed it. Do you know of any other articles where someone can put in this fancruft name, though? We must check to see whether this fancruft surname has appeared in any other Megaman X articles... Wolf ODonnell 11:39, 17 February 2006 (UTC)
[edit] RFAThanks for the talk page note. This is actually a very difficuly question and is similar to the situation I find with team members at work every day. On one side you don't want people to make mistakes and on the other you want people to take a certain amount of initative, just not overstep their ability. I don't think making mistakes and learning from them is necessarily a problem, we all do that. The issue I've seen a few times, is (as it appears to me anyway) is that you dive into things make a decision too early, and in some cases that appears to go against common sense. What I would suggest you do to try and improve, is take more time over things ask yourself do I need to do this right now, or can I spend a bit more time thinking about it/looking at it, if you come back and find that someone else has already done something, then no problem look to their reasoning (perhaps you'll actually have come to a different conclusion, and perhaps your conclusion will be right.) If someone takes an action and you are confused by it, ask them about it, try and work out their reasoning (don't make it confrontational or argumentative if you disagree, just listen to what they say and take it on board). If you really aren't sure about a situation the best action is often to ask someone you respect and believe can point you in the right direction. The admin role is a question of people trusting you to have well reasoned judgement on things, not to always be right, but to have looked into things, not taken on too much and made a well informed/reasoned decision. --pgk(talk) 19:07, 17 February 2006 (UTC)
Per your advice, I will continue to take other's viewpoints into consideration as always and will now ask more questions for the gray areas. Once again, I offer my thanks for your consideration. -ZeroTalk 19:17, 17 February 2006 (UTC)
[edit] RfA conclusionYour adminship nomination didn't achieve consensus. Please look at the reasons voters opposed your nomination and this will be a big aid to succeeding in the future. Many initially failed nominees have gone on to be admins later. Cheers, Cecropia 23:22, 17 February 2006 (UTC) [edit] Your RfaSorry about your Rfa results...give it a few months and try again. I'd say mid May...the time will pass quickly and you'll hopefully be a shoe in.--MONGO 05:36, 18 February 2006 (UTC) [edit] UnblockMaru, I ddin't mean literally. -ZeroTalk 18:09, 18 February 2006 (UTC) [edit] GWB archive is an archiveso, don't edit it--64.12.117.8 18:24, 18 February 2006 (UTC) [edit] Things for laterAnd, yes, maru, I sent the e-mail. I'd still appreciate an unblock. -ZeroTalk 19:35, 18 February 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/KawaiiAbsolutely. More and more nominators are failing to piece together the true purpose of an deletion discussion, and should only be executed when the person has an hold on the source material. -ZeroTalk 05:22, 19 February 2006 (UTC) |