User talk:Solus

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Fanfic Definition
(Please don't get offended). Userpage Fanfiction is a device that adolescent acolytes use to vent the budding literary powers. The only problem is that these people have no skill or talent with which to convey their hammy stories of Jedi and Sith who know everyone and can kill anyone. The eyebrow raising element of this device, however, are the quotes. George Lucas is often attacked for his poor dialogue, fans should be thankful that these films were not written by fanon artistes.

I'm not sure if that's what you wanted, but that's my view of the situation. . .  .  .  01:17, 2 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Oh, well, I do sensationalise. There are instances of high-quality fan-fiction, but it is few and far between. I participate in the WTS Hyperspace feature, which is a good way to participate to the Star Wars canon. I only joined recently, so I'm yet (if ever) to be published, but it's a good way to excercise those writing chops. .  .  .  .  01:27, 2 January 2007 (UTC)
 * I can't think of any quality fiction of the top of my head, unfortunately. Anyway, you should work on getting the permission for Hyperspace...it doesn't cost all that much, at least not for the International subscription. .  .  .  .  01:33, 2 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Well, it's quite a wad of text...but I'm working on it. I'll give you my opinion once I've finished reading...which could be a while. .  .  .  .  03:42, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

Userboxes
If you would like any userboxes made just see my talk page.Thanks! -- Scwhinky Communicate 17:02, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

Fanfic Review
You asked for a frank review of your fanfic that doesn't pull punches? Then here it is:

I must say, I'm impressed. It's not often that one sees fanfic that doesn't feel the need to tie itself into major galactic events, barring the Yuzzhan Vong. It's detailed, it's interesting, it's complex. Due to time, I did skip over sections, but I got the overalll gist. If anything, this is even more incentive for you to attempt to join Hyperspace and participate in WTS. The beauty of it is that you could make any character a Shapeshifter! I would encourage you to bring it up with your parents; all they have to do is say no, but on your side, you've got these things - A subscription to Insider, which is a fantastic publication, heaps of exclusives, like webstrips (Evasive Action is a wonderful little comic), and a chance to get publised as an author! You've got the talent, got the skills to pay the bills, so, after seeing this, I say go ahead.

There were no real problems with the Shapeshifters themselves that I came across...I don't really like the name "Shapeshifter", and my type of EU is the type where you build on exsisting material, instead of creating heaps of new stuff. But, nevertheless, an enjoyable read. . .  .  .  01:23, 4 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Due to your support of Dubya, I'm going to have to assume that you are situated in the U.S.A. It's a fee of $39.95, but that includes a subscription to Insider, which would be delivered to your home...monthly...I think. I'm in Australia, so I get the international subscription, which is sans Insider, but is nicely priced at $19.95 (about 25 AUD). And that is an annual fee, by the way - you only have to pay once per year. So, it will cost you $40 bucks to initially subscribe, and another 40 in 12 months should you wish to continue your subscription. .  .  .  .  04:07, 4 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Well, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask. If the disposition of a certain user impresses me, I'm more than willing to help them. If not...[melodrama]I make their life a living hell.[/melodrama]. .  .  .  .  04:14, 4 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Oh, that Vader's one melodramatic cat. Well, good luck, MTFBWY, and all that. .  .  .  .  04:23, 4 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Not at all; glad to be of help. .  .  .  .  21:13, 4 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Ah well, it was worth a try. .  .  .  .  04:32, 5 January 2007 (UTC)

Categories
Just a note on categories, when people have only one name, there is no need to put it in the category (ie is not needed). That is only so that they get sorted in alphabetical order, and single name articles are automatically sorted correctly. --Eyrezer 04:22, 12 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Cheers for the clarification. So you're the one doing the galleries of individuals—a mammoth project if ever I saw one! Good work. --Eyrezer 00:24, 13 January 2007 (UTC)
 * This may seem a strange question, but do you have any plan for keeping the galleries up to date when new character images are added to the Wookieepedia? --Eyrezer 00:39, 13 January 2007 (UTC)
 * I normally keep an eye on the new images pages, with the intention of adding images to the various alien galleries, but it can be a painful job! What we go through for the Wookiee aye!! --Eyrezer 00:44, 13 January 2007 (UTC)
 * It's here and can be access from the recent changes page. It's very useful! --Eyrezer 00:52, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

Kueller
Glad you liked it. I thought of it the first time I heard Kueller's name. . .  .  .  05:01, 14 January 2007 (UTC)

User pages and fanfiction
Hi: I'm afraid I have to point out User page policy, which states that you're only allowed one fanfic page on this wiki. (The policy was originally written to slow down users who did nothing but fan fiction: I realize that this isn't the case with you, but we have to apply the policy to all users.) Would it be possible for you to consolidate your pages or move them to the fanon wiki? &mdash;Silly Dan (talk) 21:17, 14 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Thanks for your understanding. Cheers, &mdash;Silly Dan (talk) 21:22, 14 January 2007 (UTC)
 * TBH, I don't know exactly how the infoboxes work on the fanon wiki: many of them were copied from the templates we used here, but some of them might be absent or out-of-date. The main advantage of using the fanon wiki for your fanfic is that you can write as much as you like, and it will all go into the main article space (so you could link articles together as Character rather than Character .  To link articles on the fanon wiki back to Wookieepedia articles, use Wookieepedia article.
 * On the other hand, if you don't want to learn your way around another wiki, you could try incorporating your various fanfic articles into one page. If you did this, I think you could even make links to sections within the article like this: Character name . &mdash;Silly Dan (talk) 21:35, 14 January 2007 (UTC)
 * To delete a page you're done with, just put delete on the page, and whichever admin comes across it next will take care of it. Cheers, &mdash;Silly Dan (talk) 05:25, 15 January 2007 (UTC)

WookieeProject:TNEGTC

 * In Imp's absence, I'm filling in on the project. I think a new main focus is in order- please check out the thread I started on the project page and contribute anyway you can on any part of the project. Thanks. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Audience Chamber ) 23:02, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

Darth Solus
Just wondering, why is there the warning that there is no affiliation with Darth Solus? Darth Solus 20:56, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

User images
We've reached the point in the unused image deletion project where your images are up for deletion on Friday. I've removed them from the deletion list, and placed them in a gallery here. If you don't plan to use them, let us know so we can delete them. -- Darth Culator  (Talk)(Kills) 01:24, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Categories, Part 2
Kindly stop removing punctuation from character's names in their categories. I'm having to revert almost all of your changes, as the punctuation is meant to be there. &mdash;Jaymach Ral'Tir (talk) 20:59, 13 February 2007 (UTC) reply Galedze ( Connection Trough The Force ) 11:56, 26 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Keeping the punctuation actually keeps the articles where they're meant to be in the respective categories. With Tur-Murkan, it puts it under Tur- rather than TurM, which is where it should be. With K'zzt, it puts it at the beginning becucause an apostrophie comes before a Z in alphabetical order. &mdash;Jaymach Ral'Tir (talk) 21:49, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Yo, hey I thought you might..possible...maybe well you get the point wanted to know I figured out what I'm gonna do with the Second Cor thingie check out the new sections of my page. Galedze ( Connection Trough The Force ) [[Image:Masterobis.jpg|25px]] 17:44, 28 February 2007 (UTC)
 * yet again I ask for your help :p haha, either check out my talk page lowest section tell me what ya think of my 'theory' greets Galedze ( Connection Trough The Force ) [[Image:Masterobis.jpg|25px]] 18:42, 9 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Ok thansk already, to answere your questions after the battle the Republic forces left, and I doubt civilians would leave a thirteen year old girl to die in the middle of a deserted battle field ;) thats one second Aubrie was shot in the chest, however that doesnt she would have to die for example Leia Solo was shot during the battle of Endor from a pretty close range not square in the chest but she was alright now was she? so do you think I should just do it? use it make Aubire Gal's mother? Galedze ( Connection Trough The Force ) [[Image:Masterobis.jpg|25px]] 19:13, 9 March 2007 (UTC)
 * I know she wassent shot in the chest I just wanted to make an example that c a close rnage shot issent always that 'lethal' to name it and I have no idea what dondy is but I presume it's a good thing :p so you think I shoudl do it great :D now if I have Jaina's clearance I'm gonna begin writing. Galedze ( Connection Trough The Force ) [[Image:Masterobis.jpg|25px]] 19:20, 9 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Ok thanks for clearing that up, another word has now been added to my wisdom :p either way thanks for your comments and as soon as Jaina gives me a go too :p I'll start working on it ofcourse it will look better and all once I write it then how I have done it in the theory I'll keep you up to date. Galedze ( Connection Trough The Force ) [[Image:Masterobis.jpg|25px]] 20:00, 9 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Hey! It's done the whole revelation of Aubrie Wyn being his mother and all check it out on my user page below Toryaz station section. Let me hear what ay tink about it greets Galedze ( Connection Trough The Force ) [[Image:Masterobis.jpg|25px]] 15:05, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Artist
Thank you for your application. Yes, you may use informal english from now on. After reviewing your work I cannot deny that you have skill in the drawing and/or artistry department, however, none of that artwork corresponds to the type of thing I'm looking for. That does not mean that you are wrong for the job, it just means that I need something more, if that's not too much trouble.

Thankfully, this webstrip will not require much artistry. Webstrips are basically newspaper strips on the web. Here is an example of one panel. As you can see, it's not an overly detailed work, but the importance resides in the style. If you can provide me, with...say, a cartoonized version of the "Not a Self Portrait" image, that would be very good, and I could discuss the project wholesale. If the image is suitable. Which I'm sure it will be. . .  .  .  21:36, 5 March 2007 (UTC) Solus Four Dot: he wants Sith robes added over the black box I did. Sikon: Image:Linuxfox.png LtNOWIS: An Imperial officer with sunglasses. Cull Tremayne: Image:CTr.JPG. But allow him to have facial expressions. Darth Culator: this guy plus Sith robes plus geeky square big-framed glasses. ...Enjoy! Gonk 22:48, 9 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Go cartoony before you go comic-y, since this webstrip will be a comedic thing. .  .  .  .  21:45, 5 March 2007 (UTC)
 * That's not bad. But you're channeling Tom Hodges a bit there. We need to go more...cartoony. More goofy. .  .  .  .  23:56, 5 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Tom Hodges. Anyway, that's OK. Gonk has volunteered to do some concept work. He's already don himself: Image:Gonkcomic.jpg. I know, it's simple and minimalist, but it's the look I'm going for. So, I think we're going to get him to do the design, and hopefully, if you can emulate that well enough, you for the execution. .  .  .  .  00:01, 6 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Don't thank me, thank Gonk. He says he hasn't got enough time to draw the whole webstrip, just come up with a few characters. .  .  .  .  00:13, 6 March 2007 (UTC)
 * There we go! That's great! I'll get back to you later today. There is no real storyline, but I'll get the first script to you later. .  .  .  .  00:32, 6 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Ok, I think it will be easier to do this if he have each others e-mails. Mine is vader_of_vjun@hotmail.com .  .  .  .  09:14, 6 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Alright...we'll just have to use talk pages. Or IRC. I'll concoct a list of characters I want you to do basic mugshots of, but have artwork of for future reference. Basically, it'll just be a list of all the people in the pilot series. .  .  .  .  20:46, 6 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Actually, I forgot...I'm going to hand the concept over to Gonk, and then he will pass them over to you, to use in the strips. What I can do, however, is give you the scripts.
 * Hi Solus. Here are the concepts I did. I am leaving the following concepts to you (4dot's instructions included):

Episode I
Panel I: Solus walks in through door. Four Dot is sitting at a desk. Both characters are drawn realistically.

Solus: I’m here for the artistry job.

Four Dot: Can you draw?

Panel II: Solus vaguely gestures around the room.

Solus: Well, I drew this.

Four Dot: Yeah, but…I was thinking of more…hack cartoonist.

Panel III: Characters suddenly become cartoony.

Solus: Like this?

Four Dot: …welcome to QDB: The Webstrip.

Episode II
Panel I: Sikon is looking at all of the different topics in the Jedi Council Forum.

Panel II: Sikon is rolling his eyes.

Sikon: The prevalence of Jacen threads on TFN is beginning to annoy me.

Panel III: Lt. Nowis pops in from the side of the frame, with a look of awe and wonder. Sikon retains his annoyed look.

Lt. Nowis: You mean you don’t stay up at night wondering if Jacen is “The Most Talented Jedi Ever?”

Episode III
Panel 1: Sarlacc Pit 48, an optimistic grin on his face, approaches a group of hooligan-ish people.

Panel 2:

Sarlacc Pit 48: “Have you ever noticed that there is no bathroom on the Millenium Falcon?”

Spectators glare at Sarlacc Pit 48.

Sarlacc Pit 48: “Maybe it’s a statement about how fast it is!”

Panel 3: Sarlacc Pit 48, battered and with several teeth punched out, lies on an operating table. A doctor is operating on him, and yells out “DEAR GOD! WE NEED MORE BLOOD!”

Episode IV
Panel I: Cull Tremayne is sitting at a desk, with his back to the reader. He is looking at a wall full of portaits of Wookiees and their life-debt-ees.

Panel II: He spins around to face the audience.

Panel II: He leans forward on his desk. He has a concerned look on his face.

Cull Tremanyne: How is it that every Wookiee gets involved in a life debt?

Episode V
Panel I: Mace Windu duelling with Palpatine in Revenge of the Sith. Up the top, we have a caption with Bis 6’s comments.

Bis 6 Caption: All those lightsaber forms. So deep, so intense.

Panel II: Yoda duelling with Palpatine in Revenge of the Sith

Bis 6 Caption: They take forever to master.

Panel III: Han Solo shooting Palpatine in Empire’s End.

Bis 6 Caption: I myself have mastered the smuggler’s form. The main tactic is to shoot and hope you hit something.

Episode VI
Panel I: Darth Culator has his glasses raised, and is inspect Aayla Secura.

Panel II: Aalya slaps Culator, and his glasses fall down to their normal position.

Panel III: Culator turns to audience.

Darth Culator: “It's a defensive tactic. When dealing with males of humanoid species, it serves much the same purpose as a Mind Trick, but without expending the Force power.”

Episode VII
Panel I: Darth Culator is sitting at a round table, in a conference with all the other administrators.

Darth Culator: What do you call a ship whose only purpose is to carry one big gun? If it was a ground vehicle, it would be self-propelled artillery. But do you call it when it's a ship?

Panel II: No one speaks.

Panel III: Jaymach answers.

Jaymach: The Death Star?

Darth Culator: Think smaller.

Jaymach: A French Death Star.

The rest
OK, you got that? Now, understand that at this point, I might send back your work several times, since this is the early stages. But as we get on we will get more streamlined, ect. What I want you to do with these, is storyboard, and send back to me. . .  .  .  21:26, 6 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Just thought I'd check in and see what the progress was with the storyboards. Is there any progress? Just curious. Thanks, .  .  .  .  01:20, 11 March 2007 (UTC)
 * No, no, that's fanatastic. We'll just get them done first, and then tinker with them later. .  .  .  .  21:29, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

WC Transcripts
Well, to tell you the truth, I've only worked on a little bit of Episode II's transcript. This is partly due to the fact that my mother just left on a missions trip to India, yesterday (Monday), and I was needed all week to help her pack and get ready. This is also partly due to the fact that Episode II's is around 30 minutes long (and, now, Ep. III is an hour long) I can assure you they will be done, but it will take a while.

On another, more positive note, thanks for your opinions on the Wookiee-Cast and the transcripts! 13:08, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

Gallery of Individuals
I've noticed all the work you've put in to the Gallery of Individuals, and I've got to say "Wow, what an monumental undertaking!" But I also wanted to point out something that will hopefull not see all your hard work be for nought. Please make sure that all the images you use in the galleries are in use on some article (not only in galleries) or another, somewhere on Wookieepedia. If there are images that are only found in the Gallery of Individuals, or some other gallery on Wookieepedia, they will end up getting deleted. Just wanted to make sure you knew about that. Keep up the good work. - JMAS 01:33, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

Padmé Amidala's Wardrobe
The Refugee dress and the Theed dress are the same outfit. The only difference is that when they depart Coruscant, there is a a hood of some sort drawn over the top of the metal disc headwear thing, and when they arrive in Theed, the hood is down. - JMAS 16:46, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

Coolest and Lamest thing Ever
Just wanted to let you know you will need to go revote in both of these polls. I deleted all your votes as you voted multiple times. In the Top 5 section of the voting, you can vote for one nominee only. This is different from the previous rounds where you could vote one time for several nominees so it easy to understand the confusion. - JMAS 20:37, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

Clone Wars
Oh, yeah, I own both seasons. I liked the first season a lot, but not so much the second season, since it had a whole wad of glaring continuity errors against Jim Luceno's Labyrinth of Evil which had a far better storyline. Anyway, sure, fire away. . .  .  .  06:25, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Alrighty...I'll go through them as they appear in the episodes chronologically. The Pink Dress, under Senator attire, is worn when she's bidding Anakin farewell as he goes to Muunilist. The Purple Dress is worn when she is on her ship, and is diverted to Ilum by Yoda. The Ilum Attire is probably more suited to Combat wear, as it's basically her Geonosis outfit with a hood and a cloak. She wears this when she goes out to rescue Yoda on Ilum. The Dinner dress without shawl...is not in the cartoon, but I just thought it was nice to look at. There's a dress she wears in Episode 21, but you can't really see it because she wears a black hooded cloak over it. She uses that to meet with Anakin in the Coruscant Underworld...ground...whatever. She wears the Blue Dress when she recieves a gift from Anakin...his padawan braid, to be precise, and she wears the Blue Gown during the Battle of Coruscant. I believe that that is about it. .  .  .  .  06:26, 16 March 2007 (UTC)

Sourcing
Sorry for the late the response. I know a few facts about Padmé's wardrobe but as far as I can see you're doing a great job on it. Jaina Solo ( Goddess Stuff ) 17:59, 17 March 2007 (UTC) Padmé's refugee gown in Attack of the Clones was based on gown worn by Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna of Russia. Nerf-Herders Anonymous
 * I may not have sources for those but I have a fact and a source:

The Webstrip
Hey, Solus. After some discussion, Fourdot and I decided we're looking for a more productive main artist for the webstrip. Instead, we want you to work on storyboards and concept art&mdash;whenever you feel like it. We understand that you've been busy with other projects (such as the amazing wardrobe article), but we simply need a more dedicated main artist to get our webstrip up and running. I hope you can understand our decision. -- http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/e/e5/ATATatarismall.png 01:54, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Padme comic pics
Hey, let me know if need help getting comic pictures for the Padme wardrobe article. -LtNOWIS 02:06, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
 * I've got the first part here. I'll do the rest later. Also, I think she's wearing a unique outfit in this image, and this story might have useful info. LtNOWIS 06:32, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Hey, good work on the article. I don't know if NOWIS is already getting to them or not, but Padmé appears in the first two issues of Obsession and there at least two outfits there, I think. The images aren't the best, but I could scan them for you if you'd like. -- Ozzel 19:49, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
 * I scanned all the panels that include Padmé, and I was just going to send you the whole bunch, but it ended up being rather large. Should I perhaps just upload the best images? -- Ozzel 02:41, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Here is the one from Obsession 2: Image:Padme gold.jpg, Image:Padme gold2.jpg, Image:Padme gold3.jpg. Feel free to use the images you want and mark the rest for deletion. (Also note I'm joking about the "disguised as a redhead" thing; just taking a jab at the colorist!). I'll do the others next. -- Ozzel 04:05, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Thanks Ozzel, it would've been awhile before I got to those. Anyways, I updated User:LtNOWIS/Amidala comic outfits. She still looks like a redhead. -LtNOWIS 00:22, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Yeah, The Artist of Naboo was part of Visionaries, which was written by concept artists. So some of the stories are pretty out there. -LtNOWIS 00:37, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Okay, here are the others (from Obsession 1): Image:Padme night.jpg, Image:Padme night2.jpg, Image:Padme morningafter.jpg, Image:Padme morningafter2.jpg, Image:Padme morningafter3.jpg. The first two are from the night Anakin arrives on Naboo, the other three are from the morning he leaves. -- Ozzel 02:38, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
 * I added another image to my page. Unless there are more Obsession pics, I think that's all of them. -LtNOWIS 07:38, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

Padme's wardrobe
Wow! I'm out of it for a little while, and everybody gets delusions of grandeur! ;) Awesome job on the article.  Sarendipity  Talk 17:44, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Hey
Hey solus,could I use that image of jack it's the gray one. Troyb 19:09, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

O.K. thank's but I better wait for jack's aprovel. Troyb 19:12, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Anderson Tape
I'm very glad that you enjoyed my show, but I'm afraid I have to say that if you don't have the microphone, the Anderson Tape is really a no-go. Sorry. By the way, congrats on Padme Amidala's Wardrobe. . .  .  .  07:26, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Well, that's fantastic. I look forward to your submission. Also, in regards to FA, I'm constantly trying to push the boundaries of what can be accepted. Sometimes, I just push a little too far. Like with the TBT. .  .  .  .  22:29, 13 April 2007 (UTC)

Kotor 3

 * Hi there, My name's Darth Anxor, and I take it you are a KotOR fan. On my talk page, I have posted a petition to make KotOR 3. I believe that number 2 was incomplete, and since they have said absolutely nothing on the subject, they haven't started to make it yet. I would really appreciate it if you would sign it. Thanks!

Inq, FA, WC
I'm announcing the contenders in the upcoming episode, and the winners will be announced next Friday. I didn't mean to offend you or anything, but your subject choices are...well...different, to say the least. I would like to see you do a character, but you know, different strokes for different folks. And it's nice to see someone keeping up with the Inq AND not constantly try to lambast it. . .  .  .  00:44, 15 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Well, in the strictest sense, all the possible candidates are already in, as the article has to be an FA to be elegible to win. As for limited sources...well...there are alternatives to buying. ;) That's how I'm able to do Tholme, my current mega-project. I don't own any of the sources, but...yeah, well, you get the gist. Not my fault, the stores around here rarely stock Dark Horse stuff. But, anyway, I would like to see you ease off the KOTOR...but that's just me. ;) I would like to see someone do Maximilian Veers, personally. I reckon you could pull it off. .  .  .  .  01:57, 15 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Yes, well, on the IRC, several...well, problems with the article were brought to my attention. There were a few with the Cannok, and Ravager articles, but not enough for me to strike, since I have the utmost confidence that you will adress these problems. But the Laigrek's problems were more severe, so I felt the need to strike. But, again, not enough to object, since I'm sure the person who brought up the problems will make the objections himself. .  .  .  .  22:17, 15 April 2007 (UTC)

Great icon
This is a great search icon. Thumbs up! I hope it'll get accepted. KEJ 17:08, 17 April 2007 (UTC)

Wookiee-Cast IX
The content will absolutely be up to the discretion of the presenter, whoever that may be. The only thing that I will provide is an audio file which has the little "When you're slapped, you'll take it and like it. I'm not familiar with the type of thing I'm seeing; BZZT!; The Wookiee-Cast" .  .  .  .  07:21, 18 April 2007 (UTC)
 * I thought I might as well tell you this now, since you've been such a dilligent worker, and have done an extraordinary amount of work for FA over the past month or so. I am, unfortunately for you, leaning more towards Jorrel to win the competition. Now, I realise that this must seem a huge transgression against your efforts and abilities, but I can assure you that this is not the case. The fact of the matter is, you are well and truly working your way into the Featured Article community, and you have done an extraordinary body of work already. But the reason I'm leaning towards Jorrel (provided that his article gets promoted by Friday), is that not only is this his first FA, but he was very unsure of his abilities to pull off the article, and has also forged brand new ground with FA - We've never had an FA on a speeder before. It's a shame you can't use Skype, because then the two of you could co-host the show. But, anyway, I really just wanted to assure you that this does note mean that I am deficient in respect for your work; quite the opposite in fact, and I admire your enthusiasm for this competition. And, actually, as I'm writing this, I've just noticed that Jorrel did not actually put the proper tag under the comments section. That's very embarassing for me. Consider the competition won, then. By you. I'll send you all the appropriate materials in the next few days. .  .  .  .  11:41, 18 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Well, just the "Opening Capsule" I sent you before. Now...I'm afraid there is one essential thing. IRC. You're really going to have to bite the bullet on this one. I mean, you could upload your finished file to RapidShare, and then give the link to Xwing328, but IRC will make it easier. Now...what I said before was kinda a lie. If Sikon manages a Komedy Styling this week, I would like you to put it in, and if I recieve an Anderson Tape, I would like you to put that in too. You don't have to, but it would be nice. Now...the usual things: If you flub something that you've scripted, don't re-record. Keep going, and shrug it off. On the same note, don't try and imitate me or my format unless you're sure you can do a damn good job. Otherwise, just be yourself, but try to be entertaining and engaging, and all that stuff. I give you full permission to mock-insult my show and my methods, in fact, I would encourage that. Don't speak into the microphone, speak across it, you know. All the usual stuff.  .  .  .  .  11:55, 18 April 2007 (UTC)
 * [This is all you need for IRC. It's basically just a big...chat...place. Where all us "cool" kids go talk. And all kinds of shady dealings go on. Once I joined the IRC wholesale, I really started to feel like I was part of the community, mainly because I could poke fun at people behind their back. Xwing328 is on often, as am I, so it shouldn't be too much of a worry. Also, you have my permission to update the WC page with your lineup. .  .  . [[User:Thefourdotelipsis| . ]] 12:28, 18 April 2007 (UTC)
 * You might find this useful. .  .  .  .  04:23, 22 April 2007 (UTC)
 * No, sorry, no dice in that department. .  .  .  .  12:58, 22 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Oh, that's a quick fix. Download Audacity. You could even use that to record the show; I know that's what I used for the first two episodes. .  .  .  .  21:37, 22 April 2007 (UTC)
 * GarageBand? Why didn't you say so? Oh, just use this then. Also, if you want to use Cujo, you might find him in the "Deeper Vocals" option. ;) .  .  .  .  01:01, 23 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Hmm. Try level 3. .  .  .  .  01:07, 23 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Nah, that's fine. No rush. Well...let's just hope it's all up and running before Monday. .  .  .  .  23:13, 24 April 2007 (UTC)

C4 design
Hi Solus, thanks for your interest in helping with the design process. Ozzel originally volunteered for this, but he hasn't had time yet, so you might want to talk to him about it too. Here are the basic requirements I've come up with:


 * Banner
 * Our name and logo
 * Something for Bob Vitas or the CUSWE, since we're working at the table together
 * Something for Wikia, since they're sponsoring us.
 * Size: Unknown. Big, maybe 3' x 7'
 * Pamphlet:
 * 8.5" x 11" full-color tri-fold pamphlet, front and back
 * 1/8" bleed (for printing purposes)
 * 1/8" margin for all text around edges and folds (for printing purposes)
 * Cover (front right panel:
 * Do what you please
 * Back (front center panel):
 * Thanks to Wikia for sponsoring us
 * Thanks to Lucasfilm Ltd. for allowing us to come to CIV, etc.
 * starwars.wikia.com
 * Front left panel:
 * About the site, how to join, list of admins, other trivia?
 * All other flaps (back page of design, which is basically the inside of the brochure):
 * One extremely good article, including main text and pictures.
 * Collage of users?
 * Anything else

If you have any questions, please ask me. I know that's a lot of stuff I just listed, so I understand if you can't do it all. Thanks again! —Xwing328 (Talk) 19:28, 22 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Hey Solus, I just talked to some other users, and we're thinking using excerpts (like the FA excerpt on the Main Page) will be best. That way, we can show the wide diversity, from characters to ships to novels to OOU stuff like C4. —Xwing328 (Talk) 20:22, 22 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Sounds good. One so far I like is Ebon Hawk, but use whatever you like. —Xwing328 (Talk) 20:28, 22 April 2007 (UTC)
 * I just looked at the FA queu, and was thinking maybe Gaeriel Captison. It might be best to start a forum though, and get some other suggestions before we stick those in. I guess if you can design the outside right now, that would be best. Also, what software are you using, and I can do "status" checks if you want, before you put too much work into it. Thanks again! —Xwing328 (Talk) 20:35, 22 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Other suggestions from the queue: Battle of Grassy Plains, Selkath, Halagad Ventor, Record Time —Xwing328 (Talk) 20:40, 22 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Alright, more thoughts have been coming in: Somewhere on the page: "Do YOU know something THEY left out? Contribute!" Also,
 * Article statistics:
 * Date started: DATE
 * Total edits: #
 * Total word count: # —Xwing328 (Talk) 20:50, 22 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Alright, consider this list reasonably final:
 * Hiromi (Species), Ossus (Location), Battle of Grassy Plains (Battle), Ebon Hawk (Vehicle), Gaeriel Captison (Character), Abel G Peña (Real world) —Xwing328 (Talk) 21:01, 22 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Hey, no problem. We're actually still debating these on the IRC channel right now. —Xwing328 (Talk) 21:11, 22 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Heh, no need really. I'm about to leave for awhile, and it kind of died down. We had a few extra suggestions, such as Warren Fu instead of Abel, but I think we're pretty good with these. —Xwing328 (Talk) 21:18, 22 April 2007 (UTC)

Pamphlet
Hey, not bad Solus.

Just a few things, though:


 * R2-D2's not technically an admin - he's Sikon's sysop bot, for edits on protected pages.
 * "With" is misspelled "wtih" under the bulleted benifits section.

That's all I can see, though. Good work! Jorrel Fraajic 18:23, 23 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Just making sure you know. And Xwing's on IRC now. Jorrel [[Image:Wiki-shrinkable.png|20px]] Fraajic 18:25, 23 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Thanks Solus! It looks good. If I can get the original from you sometime, that would be great. Then I can give you and Ozzel proper credit for both of you guys' work. —Xwing328 (Talk) 18:28, 23 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Just noticed something else. You call it the Star Wars Wikia, but its Star Wars Wiki. —Xwing328 (Talk) 18:35, 23 April 2007 (UTC)

RE: RE: RE....
In regards to your Wookiee-Cast, I think you did everything admriably, but I just think you needed a little more zanyness, or a touch more of the random. But thanks anyway for doing the show, and for the second season, I'm thinking of having a "Dual Host" feature.

But you'll find out about that soon enough. ;) Thefourdotelipsis 08:05, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

Image help
Hey man. I know I just got back in touch with you and everything, but you are such a great editor (of images and such) that I wanted to know if you could make a picture for me, please? Well let me know, but here's the details so you know what your up against: Using this image, could you please change Sion's skin tone to my own skin tone, and eliminate the cracks on his skin, breaks, etc, add eyebrows, add buzzcut hair, and a small beard? Well I know it's a lot which is why I wanted to know if you were willing to do it. 'Cause it's a lot to ask. But if you want to know, it's for this guy back on SWFanon. And as you can see, the main pic sucks at the moment. Thanks man, whatever your answer ends up being… Squishy Vic (Talk)
 * That's fine, I don't mind a bad hair day. ;) Squishy Vic (Talk)
 * Thanks a lot :) Squishy Vic (Talk)

Atton Rand
First of all, and this is a bit late, nice work on the Wookieecast IX. Secondly, I made come comments on the FA nom page re Atton Rand, that you might want to have a look at. --Eyrezer 02:08, 23 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Just wondering if you are going to address these points? --Eyrezer 14:00, 12 June 2007 (UTC)
 * Thanks for that. I'll see what I can do to get the other Inqs moving too. --Eyrezer 06:59, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

Intensify the forward firepower

 * I'm not sure what your "status" is as far as activity is concerned, but Crix Madine is going nowhere on the WookieeProject. I personally say we should do a character that more people are knowledgeable about, as well as a former FA, so I was thinking Mara Jade Skywalker. I am, however, open to ideas at Forum:New Main Focus. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 14:27, 22 June 2007 (UTC)
 * Great to have you onboard, and don't worry about having to do everything. I'll put in a lot of expansion and cleanup, and so will the others. I'll establish a new forum page discussing what needs to be done and people can volunteer to do stuff on the list. Cheers. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 18:28, 24 June 2007 (UTC)
 * See Forum:Mrs. Skywalker. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 14:19, 25 June 2007 (UTC)
 * I saw you have I, Jedi and Anderson's Jedi Academy trilogy. Would you mind expanding those sections on Mara Jade Skywalker? Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 14:39, 3 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Thank you for your help! Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 16:30, 3 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Solus, I was wondering when you were going to make the expansion. I was hoping that once we got those two expansion tags removed, to put it up for GA. Thanks. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 18:36, 11 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Sure thing. If it's not a problem, I'd also like to see Corran's quote about Mara not going into medicine from I, Jedi, also. Oh, and don't forget-she's with Lando in the Jedi Academy trilogy. I, Jedi doesn't have that part. ;-) Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 19:02, 11 July 2007 (UTC)
 * No problem. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 19:38, 11 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Will do. Give me ten minutes. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 20:14, 11 July 2007 (UTC)
 * I'm making some small edits now, but IIRC there should be some more citations than just Champions of the Force. I could be wrong though. I'll let you know when i'm done with the section. Atarumaster88 [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 20:42, 11 July 2007 (UTC)
 * I'm done. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 20:42, 11 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Looks good to me. With your addition to the article, we put it up for good article. Thanks for your help, Solus. If you see anything else you would like to help out with, feel free to do so. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 21:12, 11 July 2007 (UTC)
 * See Forum:Mrs. Skywalker for the complete list, but the short version is that it's not completely sourced, and needs work on basically everything after 25 ABY. Also, the ships section is quite small. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 21:25, 11 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Hey Solus, thanks again for your help on Mara Jade- she's now a GA, and we basically have three things left: NJO, Dark Nest, and Mara's ships. On that note, would you be willing to read over Dark Journey and The Final Prophecy again and expand Mara's article from those works? Just get back to me . . . thanks. Oh, and btw, your User restored templates are technically incorrect- Padme and Jedi apparel never had FA status removed, just put on probation. I had to get that cleared up myself when I got a couple articles off of probation also. ;-) Cheers. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 14:48, 23 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Oh . . I just saw that you haven't read NJO, and that's a hard series to jump right into the middle of. I'd hate for you to go to that trouble, so don't worry about it.  Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 14:50, 23 July 2007 (UTC)
 * No problem, and thanks for your help earlier. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 16:12, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

Hi!
Hi, I'm Tracynsenaar, and I wanted to say how nice it was to find another Wookiepedian who dislikes swearing as much as I do. I think people should be able to communicate without cussing(I won't mention anyone like the Wookiepedian of the Month), or at least swear using a SW word. And I was wondering, are you a fan of Mandalorians? Your username is Mando'a, but then it's also Latin.Tracynsenaar 23:24, 11 July 2007 (UTC)

Latin
Hi: Yeah, my Latin dictionary says it means alone, lonely, or forsaken. Hmm...Tracynsenaar 12:02, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

P.S. I'm going to vote for you to be the August Wookiepedian of the Month. :)Tracynsenaar 15:54, 12 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Kinda. In Mando'a in means "one", which isn't exactly "forsaken", but maybe Karen Traviss has some knowledge of Latin and used it when creating Mando'a. My own knowledge of the dead language is limited, as I didn't persue it that much.

Uh...
Do you think I'm weird, or was your 'okay' about the Latin thing? If it was the first, I voted for you because from reading your userpage you have good taste.Tracynsenaar 21:22, 12 July 2007 (UTC)


 * Ah. Your welcome!Tracynsenaar 01:43, 13 July 2007 (UTC)

Anzati
Hey Solus. I've just been looking at Star Wars Gamer 1 and it has an article on the Anzati. Seeing as you were the prime mover making Anzati an FA I thought you'd like to know. Jaymach recently uploaded Gamer1 to his page if you want to have a look. --Eyrezer 10:13, 25 July 2007 (UTC)
 * This on here --Eyrezer 23:05, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

WOTM nom

 * I've put you up for WOTM again- I still think you're a great candidate. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 14:31, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

IFFP 3

 * Solus, we are in the final stages of getting Mara ready for the Featured Article Nomination page! However, we have forgotten to add a Relationships section and I was wondering if you would have the time/opportunity to handle that this week. I believe both Luke Skywalker and Lando Calrissian have referenced sections you can use as a resource, and the books you have (Thrawn Trilogy, Jedi Academy trilogy, and Hand of Thrawn duology) should provide most of what you need. Don't sweat the NJO or Legacy part of it- I'll throw a little bit of content on there to flesh those out. I appreciate any help you can give. Thanks. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 16:26, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Thanks for your help. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Talk page ) 01:21, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

Fanfic
Hey Solus. I know you're already active at the Fanon Wiki, but...

Just wanted to let you know about the thing we passed recently and that your fanon page here will probably get deleted soon, so if there's anything you want to save, you should do so. -- Ozzel 08:35, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

Dressing a Galaxy
Hey, I hear you have Dressing a Galaxy. Would you be able to check it for anything on Salporin for me? Thanks, --  AdmirableAckbar  [Talk] 16:48, 25 November 2007 (UTC)
 * That's pretty much what I was looking for. I didn't expect there to be much, but I thought I'd check it out. Thank you very much for your swift reply. --  AdmirableAckbar  [Talk] 18:47, 25 November 2007 (UTC)