Warriors Wiki talk:Books

I Have An Idea
Hi guys. I was thinking of this the other day, and thought you guys might like it. How about we try and set a goal for the project? (NOT A CONTENT DRIVE) I mean, maybe by the new year, we could try and get all of the original series articles up to gold, or something like that? It would be a fun idea, and nice way to bring activity back to the project. As you can see, the place is...kinda dead. So, comments? 19:35, August 31, 2011 (UTC)

I agree! That's a very nice idea, good job for suggesting it. 20:03, August 31, 2011 (UTC)

Love the idea Cloudy! I agree as well! 11:02, September 1, 2011 (UTC)

Well, that would depend on how many months there are left by the new year. :3 22:59, September 1, 2011 (UTC)

Well, there's three of the articles in the OS that aren't Gold...so... we could do one for October, one for November and leave the last one for December. And, come January, we can come up with another goal, perhaps. 03:55, September 2, 2011 (UTC)

Okay, then I guess that will be the new goal. So, which one are we going to do for October? Fire and Ice? 23:58, September 6, 2011 (UTC)

Fire and Ice for October, yes. Then we'll keep going from there. 00:08, September 7, 2011 (UTC)

Indeed, the project might be "kinda dead"; but that's because it sort of completed its goal. Nearly all articles are in top shape, and only minor (or no) work is needed. It's not like how it was in late 2009 - mid 2010, when most articles were stubs, nothing was known about foreign editions, and most of the Cliffnotes weren't even written.

The way to bring back activity would be to focus on new types of articles. Once I planned to write articles about the foreign editions, comparing them with the English ones (I have the first 10 French books), but I didn't do it in the end. You can write about accessories released with (foreign) books, such as the Chinese cards. You can write about major events, similar to Journey to Midnight (which is currently in PW, but by definition - "Project Books is targeted towards the completion of all information relating directly to the books and the text they contain." - it could belong in PB). There are lots of possibilities. :)

Kind regards, 09:13, September 24, 2011 (UTC)

Ah, those dang French books. I want to know the difference, so I may start looking into that. I'd like to branch out from just the books, myself. Helice, you know that, as we've discussed this before on Skype. However, I really wouldn't know how to go about forming such a thing, so for now, all I'm doing is reading different things, and trying to make sense of it. 00:49, September 25, 2011 (UTC)

New Content Drive?
So, since SkyClan's Destiny is up for Silver Nomination, I think it's time we come up with ideas for another content drive. Since there's not really a BOOK, per say, that we could do right about now, why not try doing something else, like the reference category, or The New Prophecy series. It says on the front page the the TNP books could use an extended plot, so, yeah. Any other ideas? All ideas are welcome. I won't kick your butt for suggesting something else. xD 19:39, August 31, 2011 (UTC)

I think your idea is a good one! Change can be good! Few my butt is safe just incase xD  Swee  tflo  wer   01:06, September 1, 2011 (UTC)

I like it! I agree with this idea. 11:05, September 1, 2011 (UTC)

Well, we could always do the Warriors Translations... 22:58, September 1, 2011 (UTC)

I wouldn't mind working on the Translations... I'm not really sure what the article should have in it, so I'll have to read up on it. 04:20, September 2, 2011 (UTC)

I think once we finish all that can be nominated, then we can complete the ones that are already silver. I don't really know what belongs in the Translations page either, but we could probably find it in the Guidelines somewhere. 23:57, September 6, 2011 (UTC)

I did the Translations page in early 2010 as a reference about released books, and I also added some words off the top of my head... practically no one else worked on it, or gave opinions on how it should look like. To work on it as a content drive, first we should decide how it should look like - what do you all expect from a page like that, and how should the information be presented. 09:13, September 24, 2011 (UTC)

Re-joining
I want to join again as someone seemed to have kicked me out.... 23:37, September 14, 2011 (UTC)

Whiiiiiiiiiitestorm! =P You go inactive, I kick you out. (Actually, I think that WAS me that kicked you out. xD) I'll re-add you now. 23:38, September 14, 2011 (UTC)

How dare you kick me out! I will get my revenge! :) 23:53, September 14, 2011 (UTC)

Bring it on. =D 23:56, September 14, 2011 (UTC)

I call being the ref! xD  Swee  tflo  wer  I'm sweeter than you think!   23:16, September 16, 2011 (UTC)

Whitestorm17? Do I know you? :s 09:13, September 24, 2011 (UTC)

Books, And All That Crap
I think we should remove everything on a book's article but the series name, the book name, and the cats on the cover. Thoughts? (I'm doing that right now, so if it's not acceptable, revert all my edits. =D) 02:23, September 15, 2011 (UTC)

Nope. Excellent idea, Icey. There's no need to clutter up the page with useless nonsense. If it's important, but not 100% relevant to the cover/book itself, it goes in the trivia. 02:26, September 15, 2011 (UTC)

While you're at it, you should remove all fake references about cats on the cover - I see some have crept up. 09:13, September 24, 2011 (UTC)

Downgrade List (Important!)
Hi guys. After looking around, I have decided to start a downgrade list, because I think that there are articles that do not meet the quality for the grade that they are assigned. This isn't just something I'm doing, otherwise I wouldn't tell y'all about it. Any user is welcome to contribute to the page, but please...don't just edit for the sake of editing. Please go though each article (Cliffnotes, Allegiances and Galleries as well), and read through it. I want this project in tip top shape. Nothing should be left untouched, by the time I'm through with it. Help is welcome and appreciated! 23:43, September 22, 2011 (UTC)

So, if we put something on the list, it has to be approved by you or Rainey, right? 23:45, September 22, 2011 (UTC)

Of course, if an article has severe problems, it should be downgraded - but let's not do it authoritatively, after all, these were voted on by the Project, instead of getting a grade randomly. I suggest to give it some time, with an early warning (e.g. "This article will be downgraded if no improvement occurs in 1 month, 3 months etc), and / or make a Project vote (or at least a discussion).

I see a frequent argument is that "some sections in the Cliffnotes are short" - bear in mind that the chapters are not of equal length, some are only of 6-8 pages with nothing happening, and I'd rather not add inconsequential things just to meet some minimum length.

Kind regards, 09:13, September 24, 2011 (UTC)

Sorry for More Crap

 * Yeah. Er. My idea = I was thinking, maybe we could post a main quote at the top of book pages that have something to do with the book? Like, for Into the Wild, we could do "Fire will save our Clan" or for Sunset maybe "Blood will spill blood and the lake will run red" (I don't know the rest xD). Imo, I think it'd be cool, but it would have to relate to the book. We can't just do "I wasn't born yesterday, thanks!" for the Sight. Comments? 00:29, September 25, 2011 (UTC)

Your ideas aren't all crap. =P

Anyways, I think this is an interesting idea. We'd have to fine the most significant quote from each book, however. I don't want to see twenty million quotes on a page. This would probably mean someone would have to re-read the entire series. I can look through the first series, since that's what I'm reading right now. 00:35, September 25, 2011 (UTC)

How about we assign anyone who wants to help a series, and they search through the books to find one quote? For example, I can take the OotS series, Cloudy the Original series, Icy the Power of Three series, ect. 00:45, September 25, 2011 (UTC)

Yes, they are. I'd be glad to take POT - if anyone doesn't want to take the field guides and the fourth series, I'd be glad to do those as well. 01:07, September 25, 2011 (UTC)

OotS IS the fourth series, Icey. Anyways, yes. I'll take the first series if no one else would like to help. =) 01:10, September 25, 2011 (UTC)

LOL I FAIL. xD 05:28, September 25, 2011 (UTC)

I could help? I know i am inactive but could i re-join so i could help you guys? The idea seems interesting and i am reading twilight right now so...... Violet pelt ☾The Full Moon Awaits☽ 20:42, September 25, 2011 (UTC)

I can take the NP series/arch's off your hands/paws. xD Seriously, it's no trouble at all. Swee tflo  wer   I'm sweeter than you think! 21:26, September 25, 2011 (UTC)

That's fine. Don't go adding anything until we all agree on a quote. We'll have a discussion on each of the quotes before it's finalized. 21:28, September 25, 2011 (UTC)

ok so can i rejoin so i can help? I call the book twilight!

Someone has it, Brackenfur. :/ You can't call anything. Sweetflower hsa it. 23:26, September 25, 2011 (UTC)