User talk:UxieLover1994/Archives 2012

Publicity
If you thought you can do all of the start up without the wiki getting listed on google etc., you were wrong. :P There has been like 720 hits from Japan and Googlebot and Yahoo Slurp has already found this wiki, despite the fact that nothing links to this site. --Sove 09:16, 3 April 2012 (EDT)
 * Sweet! Get to over 500 and maybe we can really bring in some hits! So far, just under 100 pages. UxieLover1994 09:55, 3 April 2012 (EDT)

YouTube
Installed now. --Sove 06:43, 4 April 2012 (EDT)
 * Thanks, Sove! :) UxieLover1994 07:23, 4 April 2012 (EDT)

Uploading
I made it impossible to upload .jpg (and .jpeg) images, now only .png and .gif can be uploaded. :) I can add more file types, if needed. --Sove 10:11, 8 April 2012 (EDT)
 * Thank you, Sove. Hopefully, this can help prevent the poor image problem many wikis have to deal with. UxieLover1994 01:25, 9 April 2012 (EDT)

Hello
Hi, I was informed you are in need of help for the wiki? Although I do not know anything about Ratchet and Clank, I can help design the skin, templates, and logo. Just tell me what you need (as long as it isn't too difficult to make), and I can provide it. (Except content, of course). I can also help set up Help pages and suggest extensions and such. --Starphoria 16:26, 9 April 2012 (EDT)
 * I could probably also create a Main page for you if you want. I'm not good at designing Main Pages from scratch, however, so you'd need to tell me what you want it to look like. --Starphoria 16:27, 9 April 2012 (EDT)
 * Thank you. I have left what we want on your talk page. If you find it difficult, let us know. UxieLover1994 02:40, 10 April 2012 (EDT)
 * Awesome. Do you think you could give me some sample colors? It'd help when designing stuff like this. --Starphoria 12:57, 10 April 2012 (EDT)
 * Yellow (color of Ratchet), white (color of Clank), dark blue (reprisents space), green (color of Captain Qwark). If you look up any videos on the series, that could further help you. UxieLover1994 14:33, 10 April 2012 (EDT)
 * Sweet. I'll get back to you this weekend. I'll hopefully have finished the logo and the main page by then. Over the weekend, I'll work on templates and the skin. --Starphoria 18:44, 10 April 2012 (EDT)
 * Thank you very much, amigo! :) UxieLover1994 02:13, 11 April 2012 (EDT)
 * User:Starphoria/Sandbox - Color samples. I don't think that is going to be the Main Page that I will make, but if you like it, then I can turn it into something better. Those are just color samples for templates and everything. The logo won't use those exact colors, but these are a few template colors. Is there any Main Pages of wikis that you like in particular? Of course, I won't make them exactly the same, but it'd be nice to see what you are looking for in a template. --Starphoria 14:17, 13 April 2012 (EDT)
 * As for the logo, would you mind providing me specific artwork you want me to use? Is there a series logo I could use as well? So I can take the Ratchet out of it and manufacture the "pedia". --Starphoria 14:23, 13 April 2012 (EDT)
 * Also, I don't really do backgrounds, and if you want it to have a space theme, just tell me what kind of background you want. (Stars, comets, etc.) I'll need a bit more description for the templates, main page, logo and background, so feel free to leave me some specific details on my talk page. I'll get back to you on Sunday. --Starphoria 14:23, 13 April 2012 (EDT)
 * Hey, sorry I couldn't get some of the stuff done this weekend, I had something urgent involving a friend pop up, and my personal life comes first. I'll aim for this weekend :) --Starphoria 16:27, 15 April 2012 (EDT)
 * Okay. Thanks for letting me know. UxieLover1994 23:05, 15 April 2012 (EDT)
 * No problem. Btw, would you prefer header-type things and borders like KH Wiki on the Main Page, or something similar to Fire Emblem Wiki or F-Zero Wiki? --Starphoria 20:04, 18 April 2012 (EDT)
 * Maybe something similar to F-Zero should do for this wiki. Thanks. UxieLover1994 02:56, 19 April 2012 (EDT)

Hey, I was attempting to make a logo, and I got the "Ratchetpedia" part down, but I can't seem to find any artwork of planets and characters and such that isn't on Ratchet Wikia. I actually have a really good idea for the Main Page instead of just coding stuff. To make the users feel moreso in space, we could:


 * Do something similar to WikIrby and use starry backgrounds and such to make a space theme off the bat.
 * Have a custom skin. See Icaruspedia, we could do something like that except with a space thing.

We should go a bit lighter on the templates though. I can give you the "Ratchetpedia" thing that I have so far. I'm still looking for artwork stuff. I know that GSU switched to a basic logo and Metroid Wiki is as well. If we're going to use a skin that isn't Monobook, I'd suggest going for a larger, simpler looking logo as well, as it is basic and pleasing, and we wouldn't need extra stuff in the logo if we do an entire custom skin, as we can add characters and stars and planets and such in a header image, but it is up to you. I myself can't do completely custom skins like Icaruspedia or Nookipedia by myself, but I know someone who could do that. Just a thought :3 --Starphoria 17:09, 22 April 2012 (EDT)
 * Whatever ideas you have for the main page, it is accepted. And yes, we should have a custom skin, though you should contact Sove about this. And the logo: yes, keep it as it is if we're to get a new background and layout. UxieLover1994 02:38, 23 April 2012 (EDT)

JPG images
If you want a tip, banning JPG images is just counterproductive. Most images are in the JPG format, and some people may not be so familiar with the PNG format. All you're doing is limiting the amount of images that can be potentially uploaded. Just encourage against using JPG and for using PNG and you will be fine. Remember, JPG doesn't make the image automatically worse, it just has lossy compression. Don't be too quick to get to rid of it. 78.149.17.120 14:12, 31 May 2012 (EDT)


 * I have never understood the the anti-JPG war, I only blocked uploading them to prevent people from being scolded by uploading JPG images. --Sove (talk) 14:46, 31 May 2012 (EDT)
 * Many wikis have banned JPG images due to their blurry appearance, which can "ruin" the wiki's style. If I were to allow JPG images, then we would be following Wikia, which I refuse to let this wiki go through with. So sorry. UxieLover1994 (talk) 04:00, 1 June 2012 (EDT)
 * They only appear blurry when too high compression is used, which is sadly used by most uploaders. Many official images are also in JPG. You can't automatically make the image better by converting it into PNG. --Sove (talk) 08:20, 1 June 2012 (EDT)
 * * Uxie has nothing to say about this* UxieLover1994 (talk) 11:06, 1 June 2012 (EDT)
 * Per Sove, most images are uploaded in JPG. Official images in JPG are always low-compression. Having to convert to PNG (which essentially makes no difference) just means there's more hassle and there really isn't any point. Every website allows JPG images, it doesn't mean you're "following" Wikia. 92.24.200.55 14:59, 1 June 2012 (EDT)
 * I believe that this stubborn sense of pride you have about wikia needs to be toned down a bit. Banning JPG images from this wiki only makes progress slower.  Banning JPG doesn't make the wiki any better off.  It simply makes the process of creating and adding images to articles difficult and unwieldy.  I'm not fan of the Wikia version of the R&C wiki either, but this JPG ban is slowing progress, not making a better wiki.--OniLink96 (talk) 23:23, 2 April 2013 (EDT)

Help
Hey, I'd love to help. I don't have much time, but tell me what to do and I hope I can get it done! VaniVoid97 (talk) 15:35, 11 June 2012 (EDT)
 * Thanks very much! :)


 * Anyway, the first thing you should do is finish the pages for the games (here's the first. Try to avoid using much spoilers. And note that this place uses present tence, unlike the other Ratchet Wiki. If you need any help with, well, anything, let me know. UxieLover1994 (talk) 15:39, 11 June 2012 (EDT)


 * Alright, I'll start tomorrow or this evening because I'm watching the EURO 2012 matches. I have two question before I start though. 1. Why did you make a seperate Ratchet Wiki? 2. Are there any other users here? VaniVoid97 (talk) 15:50, 11 June 2012 (EDT)
 * 1: For the upcoming Sony Computer Independent Wiki Alliance (SCIWA). 2: Only two others (Sove and Starphoria). There has been several account creations, but they're all bots. Sove took care of them just recently. UxieLover1994 (talk) 15:58, 11 June 2012 (EDT)
 * Alright, by the way, is it an idea to introduce talk bubbles? VaniVoid97 (talk) 16:00, 11 June 2012 (EDT)
 * If you want to. I've been meaning to introduce them myself. But just note that Xiggie's not here. UxieLover1994 (talk) 16:02, 11 June 2012 (EDT)
 * I have no idea how to do that, but can't you ask Xiggie for his template or something? VaniVoid97 (talk) 16:03, 11 June 2012 (EDT)
 * I'll bring the talkboxes over tomorrow. I need to get some sleep now. Thanks for your help, friend! :) UxieLover1994 (talk) 16:08, 11 June 2012 (EDT)
 * You're welcome :) VaniVoid97 (talk) 16:09, 11 June 2012 (EDT)

Infoboxes
Hey Uxie. Can you create the infoboxes for the articles? VaniVoid97 (talk) 10:36, 12 June 2012 (EDT)
 * Well, creating suitable boxes takes some time, but I'll quickly do one as a filler for you until the propper one is done. UxieLover1994 (talk) 10:43, 12 June 2012 (EDT)

Email
I have got the email system working now. --Sove (talk) 12:14, 18 June 2012 (EDT)
 * That's great! I'll meet you in the KHWiki IRC right away. UxieLover1994 (talk) 13:04, 18 June 2012 (EDT)

Hi
Hi, I noticed on WikiIndex that you wrote that you don't get many visitors here and they tend to flow to wikia etc. Well I'd be happy to help out. I have never played this game nor know anything about it, but I can help out with skins, templates etc. Escyos (talk) 21:02, 20 June 2012 (EDT)

A fight
Hello there, Miss Uxie. Pip-pip to you, madam. My name is Commodore Glenn Schmidlapp of the United States Navy (supergeeky1's the username) and as a former Wikia user myself, I would sincerely like to echo Escyos' message above in stating that I'd be happy to help out in your independent endeavors. I've played Ratchet and Clank only very briefly, but I run an independent wiki myself and would be happy to help in any way that you see fit, be it custom skins, CSS layouts, templates, etc. Let me know if you have any particular requests and I'll be happy to oblige, milady. Thank you very much. Schmidlapp out. Supergeeky1 (talk) 08:36, 22 June 2012 (EDT)
 * Uxie please be aware that the image that supergeeky1 uploaded is MY image and having it here is a copyright violation and probably a violation of the terms of use of your host, could you delete it. Thanks.Escyos (talk) 21:16, 22 June 2012 (EDT)
 * I have removed the image and gave supergeeky1 a friendly lecture about image use. UxieLover1994 (talk) 03:36, 23 June 2012 (EDT)
 * I apologize if there was any confusion. Escyos seems to be following me to various wikis in some kind of attempt to troll or bother me, but there's really nothing much I can do about that. I'm sorry for the trouble. I'm actually the copyright owner of the image in question (the dog in the picture is my young pup Yomi who recently passed away), but I was completely unaware of the policy against uploading non-Ratchet and Clank images to the wiki. I'll make sure it doesn't happen again and once more, I apologize for any trouble with Escyos. Like I said, there's not much I can do about that. Thanks, friend. =) Supergeeky1 (talk) 12:54, 23 June 2012 (EDT)
 * It's alright. But if you two are not really getting along, please do not bring this wiki into your conflict. At the moment, I am totally unsure who is the true owner of the picture; regardless, it's not allowed here. UxieLover1994 (talk) 13:34, 23 June 2012 (EDT)
 * It's not that we're not getting along. He just appears to be stalking me and is trying to cause trouble for me. I didn't mean to bring that to your wiki and I have no problem leaving here if you think it's going to cause a problem. I obviously don't intend to bring any unnecessary drama to Ratchetpedia. And as far as the offensive image goes, I'll be happy to remove it before any controversy ensues. But do you mind if I ask what's offensive about it? I'm slightly confused about what's offensive. Thanks, friend. Supergeeky1 (talk) 15:35, 23 June 2012 (EDT)
 * Your image contains material that is banned in certain countries, and is judged by a certain religion. I won't refer to it by name to avoid bringing controversy myself. Ratchetpedia wants to be a fair and happy site, without anything that can upset somebody. UxieLover1994 (talk) 19:56, 23 June 2012 (EDT)

Uxie, is there somewhere i can contact you privately? Escyos (talk) 21:29, 23 June 2012 (EDT)
 * Well, there is the IRC for the Kingdom Hearts Wiki. I'm on there between 13:00 and 17:00 UTC. It's got a private chat, so that should work. Other than that, I have no idea. UxieLover1994 (talk) 03:45, 24 June 2012 (EDT)
 * I didn't catch you there in time, just a heads up that i have an appointment with a lawyer tomorrow to have all the images removed and the offending parties prosecuted by international law. So You should remove them when you can. Thanks. Escyos (talk) 04:02, 24 June 2012 (EDT)
 * Alright then. But remeber that Ratchetpedia's suppost to be peaceful, so whatever disagreement is going on, please don't force us into it. :) UxieLover1994 (talk) 04:27, 24 June 2012 (EDT)
 * I don't intend to, i never brought it here in the first place. Id remove the images and just leave it at that. I don't intend to implicate you or this site in any way. Escyos (talk) 04:32, 24 June 2012 (EDT)
 * Escyos removed the messages that I left on his and your talk pages, but in short, I'd be happy to join the IRC with you and Escyos should the situation require it. I'm sorry for whatever disagreement is going on with Escyos. Thanks, friend. Supergeeky1 (talk) 04:35, 24 June 2012 (EDT)

Squishy vic is a sockpuppet of supergeeky1. Check the ip addresses. Escyos (talk) 04:48, 24 June 2012 (EDT)
 * I'm sorry if Escyos is giving you any problems. To clarify, Squishy Vic is a contributor to one of my wikis, Darthipedia, as you can see here. I told him how great Ratchetpedia was and asked if he'd interested in helping you guys out. Sorry if there was a mix-up. I'm trying to resolve things with Escyos peacefully and privately, but he doesn't seem to be willing to work with me. =/ Sorry, friend. Supergeeky1 (talk) 05:01, 24 June 2012 (EDT)

Hola, Uxie. My name is Squishy Vic. I came here to help but I don't think I'm wanted...... Escyos seems to be angry with me. Do you want me to leave? Squishy Vic (talk) 05:03, 24 June 2012 (EDT)
 * You can stay and help out here ;) ...... but please do not pull this wiki into any of your arguments. We are a peaceful wiki who stays away from any arguments or whatnot. UxieLover1994 (talk) 05:29, 24 June 2012 (EDT)

Thank you very much for your compassion. I obviously don't want to pull Ratchetpedia into any arguments, but it's very distressing to have Escyos threatening me and my friends the second that I join the wiki. I would very much like to stay and edit, but Escyos is not making this a peaceful environment. Squishy Vic (talk) 05:37, 24 June 2012 (EDT)
 * Could you please speak to Escyos and see if you can calm him down? I know it's a lot of me to ask, but he keeps creating unnecessary arguments for me and my friends when all we want to do is contribute peacefully. I would be very thankful. Squishy Vic (talk) 05:44, 24 June 2012 (EDT)
 * I'll see what I can do. UxieLover1994 (talk) 05:52, 24 June 2012 (EDT)

Thank you very much. I appreciate it. Squishy Vic (talk) 05:54, 24 June 2012 (EDT)
 * You're welcome! I've added a rule that will insure that those who fight are blocked. You are safe, and hopefully the others will start to be fair soon. UxieLover1994 (talk) 05:57, 24 June 2012 (EDT)


 * People, please! Do not use Ratchetpedia as a battlesite for your fights, and do not create sockpuppet accounts to make fun of Sove and I. If Ratchetpedia has more word about this argument, Escyos has been blocked pernermently and will never be welcomed back. I'm sick of having to host something this silly. Want to hear my remark: delete that ****ing image right now and never speak about it AGAIN!!! UxieLover1994 (talk) 02:43, 25 June 2012 (EDT)

Sorry
Hey sorry for not being here for a while but school needed my full attention. VaniVoid97 10:41, 9 July 2012 (EDT)
 * That's alright. UxieLover1994 (talk) 03:01, 10 July 2012 (EDT)

RE:Anyway
Ahoy, Uxie. It's the Commodore, here. I apologize for my absence lately. I've been fairly busy during the summer. After discovering that rape is apparently perfectly legal in the United States as long the victim gets pregnant, I decided to take a little vacation to Palm City Beach, Florida and soak it up in the sun with a group of fine coeds. But now that the summer is over and everyone is returning to college (and high school, in some cases), it's time for the Commodore to return to his bachelor life in Tierra del Fuego. You can expect to see me editing Ratchetpedia again in the near future, little sister. =) Thank you, my friend, and pip-pip once again. Supergeeky1 (talk) 18:26, 19 August 2012 (EDT)
 * Okay. Thanks for letting me know, big bro! 05:09, 20 August 2012 (EDT)
 * I'm so sorry to hear about Escyos vandalizing again. There must be some way to stop him. Have you tried complaining on his WikiIndex talk page? Maybe that will work. I wish I could be of more help. =/ Good luck, friend. Supergeeky1 (talk) 08:47, 26 August 2012 (EDT)

Hi
Hello Uxie, I saw your message on the Kingdom Hearts Wiki and ill help you out with this wiki whenever I can. Hunterj probably hates you because you called the Admins on the Ratchet wikia brainwashed, cheapskates, who want to become famous.--DrNefarious25 (talk) 08:09, 27 August 2012 (EDT)
 * On another note why exactly do you call the Wikia editors this? They only edit on wikia because it is more popular.
 * Thanks. Also, I'm not the only one who says negative things about Wikia. Escyos has it worse than me, and would call them things much worse. And there's a few editors of WikiSimpsons who says bad things about Wikia, as well. Lots of people say bad things because they've had a bad time with Wikia. I was chased out of a wiki that I was totally dedicated to, because of issues with the other admins (I was admin there).


 * I don't want to say more things about how I feel about Wikia, because I don't want to further upset Hunterj Tigernose and cause a "war" between Ratchetpedia and the Ratchet Wiki. It's bad enough that some loser is already spamming Ratchetpedia because of issues of an image of a dog being brought here, and us sideing with the other person. 08:18, 27 August 2012 (EDT)

Why dont we use images from the Ratchet Galaxy site, they are willing to let the Ratchet Wikia use their images, so they will allow us to use them.--DrNefarious25 (talk) 08:38, 27 August 2012 (EDT)
 * Good idea. I support it; just make sure they're in PNG, though. ;) 08:40, 27 August 2012 (EDT)

Template:Games
We need to add a section to the Games template called Cancelled which will only include Ratchet & Clank: Clone Home. We also need to add Mini-Games and include Challenge Clank, My Blaster Runs Hot, Race through Time, and 8-Bit Mini Mayhem. I do not know how to do it, so you will have to.--DrNefarious25 (talk) 08:46, 27 August 2012 (EDT)
 * I'll do them for you. Just to let you know, our articles are more limited to what you're used to (our style is similar to the Kingdom Hearts Wiki, but with a few rules relaxed). 08:52, 27 August 2012 (EDT)

Hello
Hi, I'm sure you know already but I'm Hunterj, an admin on the R&C wiki over on Wikia. I'm not here to edit particularly or cause any problems, I just wanted to clear something up. I could't help notice that you seem to think you've upset me somehow ("I don't want to further upset Hunterj and cause a "war" between Ratchetpedia and the Ratchet Wiki."). I certainly don't want a war between the two wikis. And for the record, I'm certainly no Wikia fan I just feel it's the best for the community if we remain where we are at this time - that's my personal opinion.

I just want to ask why you think you would have upset me? Obviously I'm not thrilled about a separate wiki but that's a personal choice, other than that I can't say we've spoken before - I believe I was inactive when you had an argument with Tigernose, so I don't know what impression you have of me. Regarding the R&C wiki on Wikia, I do support my fellow administrators however I think we're both past that now and you've moved on. "Admins on the Ratchet wikia brainwashed, cheapskates, who want to become famous." - if that's truly the impression you've been given then I feel there may have been a misunderstanding, which I wouldn't mind straightening out a little. Obviously you are entitled to your own opinion, I just don't want to leave any hard feelings.

If there's anything else you'd like to discuss please let me know. You can reply here, or on my talk page on this wiki, or on the R&C wikia if you want. Also you should be able to reach me in #R&C on freenode IRC (#R&C - web link), depending on time zones of course (I'm British so BST time zone).

Kind regards,

--Hunterj (talk) 11:34, 27 August 2012 (EDT)

Glitches
Hi, I was just wondering if you could give me a link to YouTube videos of the two glitches? They can act as sources for:
 * The cutscenes that play after an episode of Behind the Hero are skipped, unless one chooses to skip the episode.
 * The cutscene after the battle with the Mutant Protopet is skipped, leaving a plothole. Instead, the credits start playing, but once the cutscenes in the middle of it starts, then finishes, the remaining credits are skipped, and we go straight to Qwark on the Crotchitizer.

On my talk page or on IRC would be brilliant.

Many thanks,

--Hunterj (talk) 16:50, 10 September 2012 (EDT)