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[edit] Archive

Shouldn't this page be archived soon? It's been 4 months since the last one, and 32 topics, which is a lot for a PR page ^^;, Would do it myself, but alas, no idea how =P Myzou 07:27, 12 May 2007 (UTC)

Done. For the record, you can read up on how to archive talk pages here. The link is also in the Archive box at the top-right of this page's conversation area. Arrow 15:05, 12 May 2007 (UTC)

Thanks :) I'll look into it when schools out =D Myzou 22:33, 2 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Tyzonn vs Tyzonne

Since some people still won't get a clue, I'll say this now. So far, Tyzonn is the accepted spelling of the character's name because that is how its seen in the ending credits. There is also a note in the HTML code that even demands editors to stop adding in the extra letter. Unless there is a change when Tyzonn get his own credit on the show, STOP adding the 'E' Pitstain 08:28, 20 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Instamorphs

I was considering adding a note somewhere (perhaps in the opening paragraph about global travel) about how OO is also unique among PR seasons in that it has the most instamorphs by far of any season. I haven't yet, because I need someone to check behind me with the count (I think it's seven, including Ronny's in Man of Mercury I), I wanted to make sure 'instamorph' is the most commonly used term in the fandom (I've seen others), and I needed to make sure this was actually notable (which is why I'm posting it here to get opinions). Arrow 21:46, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

It would be difficult to source.—Ryūlóng (竜龍) 21:54, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Zord numbering

I know it's small, but shouldn't the Zords be numbered according to their numbers on the show? I tried formatting it myself, but I'm far from skilled enough to do it correctly. (Rmssw 13:47, 2 June 2007 (UTC))

[edit] Proof of 5 returning rangers in 15th anniversary

http://www.rangerboard.com/showthread.php?t=105084

There's a picture of them. There's your proof. And they're each wearing what color they will be playing. 75.75.76.110 19:15, 4 June 2007 (UTC)

Even with JYB's confirmation, it should really remain hidden until the team up episode premieres. (Not sure how to phrase it, maybe someone else can XD) Myzou 12:11, 5 June 2007 (UTC)

I'm a huge Bridge fan. But what is up with him being the SPD Red Ranger? Has he been promoted from Blue (when we saw him last) and if he has, what happened to Sky? This raises so many questions. What does everybody else think? --VRTrooperFan 18:11, 5 June 2007 (UTC)

As the intro text says, "This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the Power Rangers: Operation Overdrive article. This is not a forum for general discussion about the article's subject." Sorry to sound rude, but that's that. As for the hiding thing, we've had spoiler info about later Boukenger machinery/ally adapts and what the teamup would entail (the whole Rita and Zedd's son deal) since we found that info out and were able to confirm it. Arrow 18:54, 5 June 2007 (UTC)

Its a talk page. We should be able to discuss whatever.Rocky 22:29, 7 June 2007 (UTC)—Preceding unsigned comment added by Boukenger (talk • contribs)

No. This page is for discussing changes to the article. Not for dicsussing the subject. Talk pages are not fan forums.—Ryūlóng (竜龍) 22:35, 7 June 2007 (UTC)

What's the difference? The people who made the Talk pages should've thought about that initially.Rocky 18:09, 8 June 2007 (UTC)—Preceding unsigned comment added by Boukenger (talk • contribs)

They did, which is why there's a large notice about the talk page guidelines linked at the top. We're not pulling these rules out of our behinds or anything. It's up to you as well as each of us, as an individual Wikipedia editors, to read those guidelines. Arrow 18:16, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Glaciers, and other terms that don't exist in the show

"Glaciers," "Lizards," and "Ninjas" have never been used in-show to refer to the villain factions, and these villains have been around long enough that if these names were going to be used we'd have heard them at least once by now. (You'll notice we heard "Fear Cats" in the episode that introduced them.) Even if it appears in merchandise, production material, or some other source, shouldn't an article about the show use only terms that exist in the show?

(The same goes for the various sentai terms scattered throughout the PR wikipedia entries. Where in the show being discussed in these articles, which we're supposed to be able to cite for every fact, is Bullox compared to a naga, the Chillers compared to golems, or numerous Ninja Storm monsters connected to generals that *weren't even there* at the time of the monster's use?)

Merchandise *and* sentai facts that are not represented in Power Rangers as it actually appears on TV do not belong. There is already a sentai section, and if there's not a merchandise section, there should be. But articles on Power Rangers the show should stick to Power Rangers the show.

4.226.195.137 19:34, 5 June 2007 (UTC)

Regardless of what the names may be, there should be some separation of the four factions within the article. Call them what you wish, but, since they're not all grouped together on the show, they shouldn't be grouped together in the article. Rmssw 00:11, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Kamdor's Ninjas

Alright...since it happened more than once, I guess it warrants some discussion. I don't feel that the actors that Kamdor put under a spell so they would fight for him in one episode count as his foot soldiers. If they had appeared more the once, they would. To use another example from Power Rangers...in the Puppet Blaster episode of Zeo, King Mondo used a robot to put a spell on a bunch of children and used them against the Rangers...would THEY be considered foot soldiers? It's pretty much the same thing, if you ask me. But, if anyone disagrees, I don't really care enough to fight the issue. Rmssw 09:57, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

Okay, I agree with ya. It was in one episode, therefore, maybe it should go in foot soldiers or some kind of "other" section75.21.99.71 02:53, 8 June 2007 (UTC)

King Mondo did that out of protecting his monstor from the Zeo Rangers. Kamdor gather to Ninjas for the express purpose of rasing an army to counter the chillers and lava lizards.Metropod 02:45, 9 June 2007 (UTC)

We know from Boukenger that they don't have any real footsoldiers, so chances are, they will be possessing a lot more people in the future, but until then, don't post somethin like that, but they ARE still ninjas, as Kamdor and Miratrix practice ninja-esque things XD If they do it a second time and show up with ninjas, we can add them. Myzou 09:02, 11 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Handtool

Does anyone own the actual Drive Defender toy? I was in Target earlier and was glancing at it, and saw that the back of the box referred to the handtool as the Launcher, assumedly due to its ability to launch ziplines. Pretty generic name, but assuming the instructions packaged with the toy don't refer to it by another title, I think we should use this as its 'official' name. Until and unless the show says differently, of course. Arrow 20:36, 11 June 2007 (UTC)

I agree with you. The toyline may not be the most reliable source, but in this case, it's all we have. Rmssw 02:00, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

But in "The Underwater World", doesn't Will call it the Zipline? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Andrew Hartford (talk • contribs) 23:23, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

You may not have noticed, but this conversation was held back in June; the show has long since been using the name "OO Zip Shooter" for the handtool (since the episode Just Like Me), and we changed the article the day that episode aired to say the same. I can't remember for sure if that's what The Underwater World called it, but several episodes beyond JLM also gave that name, so we've stuck with it since it's been used the most. Arrowned 01:06, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] DVD

I think guides as to which episodes of all these series have appeared on DVD would be a good addition. Since Disney isn't likely to release full season sets anytime soon, this information would be both interesting and helpful. --CmdrClow 23:36, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

This is a complex season and as such, it has a very long page that will only continue to grow as the season progresses. I think adding another section might make an already cluttered article even more cluttered, especially since it isn't a section that appears in any other Power Rangers article. Rmssw 13:19, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

I've proposed the addition of such a section on the talk pages of ALL Power Rangers series. --CmdrClow 23:29, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

There's enough information on DVDs at the main Power Rangers page.—Řÿūłóñģ (竜龍) 23:30, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

I think not, as it only makes mention of the releases. Not which episodes are contained in each release. --CmdrClow 07:58, 26 June 2007 (UTC)

Well, the episodes contained aren't really encyclopedic topics.—Řÿūłóñģ (竜龍) 08:00, 26 June 2007 (UTC)

If the DVD's themselves are encyclopedic topics, then the episodes therein should logically be cataloged. for the sake of completeness. It would also be helpful for people who want to know which episodes they want to purchase, as complete seasons won't be available until OO is fully released. --CmdrClow 07:17, 27 June 2007 (UTC)

We're not a guide for that kind of stuff.—Řÿūłóñģ (竜龍) 08:43, 27 June 2007 (UTC)

Not true. The Batman DVD releases article contains information on the "volume" releases that preceded complete season releases, and the episodes contained therein. Why should the Power Ranger DVD releases be any different? And in regards to your previous comment about episodes not being encyclopedic topics, take a look at shows like Entourage and The Batman.. All the episodes of those shows have articles for all of their individual episodes. Just look! You presume too much. --CmdrClow 09:36, 1 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Compass

Did anyone catch the name? O.o; It was something like the Ancient Aztec _____ Compass, but it seemed longer... it belongs in the artifact section, as it was found by 2 artifacts and itself was referred to as something they needed to protect. Myzou 23:52, 11 July 2007 (UTC)

Rewatched it, Cannot hear it very well, as the dragon is the one who said it and he has a horrible voice -.- From what I heard... "Pay-ee-dra Aztec del Compass" Not sure what the first word is tho... that's how it was pronounced :/ Myzou 23:52, 11 July 2007 (UTC)

After talking it over with several people who are fluent in Spanish, we've decided that he's probably saying piedra (pronounced "pee-EH-dra", means rock/stone) and just pronouncing it slightly wrong. Technically the full name is "Piedra Aztec del Compás", although grammatically it should be something more like "Compás Azteca de Piedra". In addition, the piedra is unnecessary (what else did Aztecs build with? o_O), but I guess there's no point in complaining. Arrowned 01:26, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

I thought i heard him say, Piedra Aztec del Comp-ass —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.237.249.65 (talk • contribs)

That's pretty much what I said earlier. Compás, a Spanish word, is pronounced much the way he said in the episode, except with a definitive hard S at the end as opposed to the unnecessary "zzzz" sound he added. Arrowned 02:21, 14 July 2007 (UTC)

Yeah i know that but i was just saying that he had an emphasis on the word Ass in Comp-Ass 68.237.249.65 02:53, 18 July 2007 (UTC)

Which is what the á points out in the spelling of the Spanish word. That the emphasis/accent is on the second syllable instead of the first, unlike the English version. Arrowned 04:05, 18 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Ronny on Empty

Somebody please add this to the episode list.199.80.117.25 21:15, 17 July 2007 (UTC)

It's already there, in the hidden portion of the list. It can't be added to the visible section until it appears on a source we can site without getting in trouble, such as Disney's own schedule page (it won't appear there until August 13 at the earliest) or TVGuide.com (One Fine Day is there, but Ronny on Empty is not). Arrowned 21:23, 17 July 2007 (UTC)

I forgot the rule about that. My bad. Also, you guys have 22 listed for the number of episodes.199.80.117.25 15:32, 19 July 2007 (UTC)

We increase that number as it goes. I imagine it will have 32 as usual by November. Arrowned 17:22, 19 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Once a Ranger II

In my thought, this would serve as a debut for a new series character: The "golden sword" ally. Fractyl 22:47, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

While that's a distinct possibility, we don't know for sure; he could just find the sword and have that be the end of it until the next episode. I guess we'll find out in an hour, at any rate. Arrowned 23:16, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

Well, guess that's no longer neededMetropod 00:59, 24 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Future Megazords

The Names "Dual Drive" and "Battle Fleet" are currently conjectural. The Megazords have not been canonically named. 81.110.254.233 20:01, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

We always use toyline names until canon in-show names prove them wrong. As the Bandai toyline is intimately related to the show and far more often right than wrong when it comes to names, it works well as a primary source. Arrowned 21:53, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Last episode?

It says that there is 23 episodes, but only 22 are listed. Where is the missing episode? There is no way that One Fine Day is the last episode, or even the first part of a 2-parter. (unless Disney is really that crappy at writing.) ^---SilentRAGE! 15:23, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

There's actually going to be 32 episodes (note that we can't put that in the article as there's no way to properly cite it without breaking rules); we just list the number of episodes that have aired (or possibly the number that have been confirmed to air in the future) in the infobox. As such, it should say 22 at the moment, not 23, since episode 23's airdate won't be citable until next Tuesday at least. Arrowned 18:25, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

You might as well add Ronny on Empty as well.199.80.117.25 14:56, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

Somebody already did that, a day or two ago. Arrowned 19:58, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Star of Isis

Is it somewhat safe to assume that due to the following jewels following suit of ending up classified as a jewel, that the Star of Isis would be considered a Ruby? In fact, I believe it was the same prop as the one that was captured in Once a Ranger :/ Myzou 14:20, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

Lemme clarify, would putting "resembles a Ruby in appearance" be better then just saying Star of Isis? =P Myzou 15:02, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] "Things Not Said"

Does anyone have a link to the episode on Disney's site? The one that is used as a reference doesn't work. Perhaps Disney removed it? Ophois 02:27, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

If it's not working for you, it's either a browser issue (I can never watch in Firefox; I have to use IE), or a region issue (people outside the US will have issues, and may have to look into proxies to watch). Arrowned 02:33, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

I use IE and live in the US. The link redirects to (http://home.disney.go.com/lite/index). Ophois 02:35, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Try using the ronny on empty part one link.199.80.117.25 14:48, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

The link works now. Ophois 02:57, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Museum Ruby

Shouldn't there be some mention of this item within the artifact page? The one argument I got for it not being included was that "it wasn't an artifact, just a random jewel that was stolen." That isn't entirely true though as it wasn't just some jewel that was stolen under a random circumstance. It was stolen under the the assumption that it was a Corona Jewel, which relates it to the artifact quest in much the same way as the Eye of the Sea, as a case of mistaken identity. The Eye of the Sea was also sought after because it was under the assumption that it was a Corona Jewel. The fact that the ruby was already in a museum and not hidden shouldn't change things much either as two of the three Neptune Scrolls were also said to have been in a museum before they were stolen. In addition, the Star of Isis (from what I've heard about it) looks similar to the ruby. While this site doesn't deal with speculative thoughts and its probably just a case of recycling props on the production crew's part, looking at it from an in-universe off-camera perspective it could possibly explain why the ruby was mistaken as a Corona Jewel.172.162.254.64 11:30, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

The Eye of the Sea was used to get a jewel. The ruby wasn't important to the plot. Ophois 18:10, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] 5th jewel

so the jewel that Norg found, what was it?199.80.117.25 21:10, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

The jewel he found was the third, the Blue Sapphire, previously found by the Rangers in One Gets Away and immediately stolen by Kamdor; Norg simply snuck into Kamdor's lair and swiped it for Flurious. The fifth jewel is still out there somewhere, and will assuredly be found in the last two episodes. Arrowned 22:05, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

The 5th jewel was with Andrew Hartford's mummy71.166.73.121 (talk) 19:11, 24 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] The Mummy

Did the Mummy that gave the Rangers the Pink Emerald simply dissolve on his own, or was he destroyed by Flurious? Its a pretty harsh cut from when he dissolves and Flulious invades? Is it possible that he was destoryed upon his arrival? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.128.1.3 (talk) 18:44, 6 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Focus characters of episodes

In the episode list of this season, I think there should be colored backgrounds behind the names or make mention in the summarys of what ranger the episode focused on. Does this sound right. Mythdon (talk) 04:04, 4 January 2008 (UTC)