Forum:Tweak Week

I've noticed that we're beginning to run into a lot of images in need of tweaking and once the new PreyHunter Blanks are approve, all of those images will have to be tweaked to fix that blank as well. So I'm wondering, has anyone thought when we're going to run our next tweak week? I suggest possibly after the blanks are approved. What does everyone else think?-- ♩ Shimmerpool ♪ Never B ♭ ♫ Sometimes B ♯ ♬ But Always B ♮ 17:01, May 26, 2011 (UTC)

I've been thinking the same thing. I think we should start planning soon, nominating images and such... That could probably start now, or at least be worked out. Darkhallows  Enter the cave? 17:32, May 26, 2011 (UTC)

I agree. I was also thinking about the prey hunters that will have to redone with the new charart. Would that be done during tweak week or can they be done as a normal project? Scarlet wind Step into the Light 22:37, May 26, 2011 (UTC)

I think it should be done as a normal project. I don't really see the point of waiting until Tweak Week. But I actually asked Nightshine about Tweak Week before this thread was posted, and she agrees that we should have one soon. 23:39, May 26, 2011 (UTC)

It's been a long time since I've been on here... I'm really sorry for my inactivity. About Tweak Week, I think that we should have Tweak Week every some sort of specific time period (like every 6 months or something). I think that Tweak Week shouldn't be a normal project though, because it's much better when the entire project is focused on just doing that, not just as a side thing. If that's what you meant by that, Mossy, of course. I probably misunderstood or something. But yeah, I agree that we should have a Tweak Week soon. 01:40, May 30, 2011 (UTC)


 * You missed understood. Mossy meant about the Prey Hunters that would have to be redone should be as a normal project instead of being done as a Tweaked Project. But I do agree about the whole 6 months thing as books are usually released within that time span may it be a new one or one rereleased in paperback.-- ♩ Shimmerpool ♪ Never B ♭ ♫ Sometimes B ♯ ♬ But Always B ♮ 18:07, May 30, 2011 (UTC)
 * I agree that Tweak Week should be done every 6 months - a year. It just makes more sense like that. Also, I have a question. Its not really that important or relevant, but if a user has 3 images approved and tweak week happens, would they be able to tweak images even if they're not OFICIALLY declared a warrior? And if not, when do users even get declared warriors? I've seen a couple with 3-4 images before that stayed in the apprentices for a while. ♥ Paleclaw  May StarClan be with you ♥ 08:43, June 1, 2011 (UTC)
 * Usually the leader, deputy and senior warriors keep an eye on that and move the people on the list :/ but with the change of leadership a lot lately, it might be kind of hard. Hopefully, they'll go through and see who's eligible to participate and update the list before Tweak Week begins.-- ♩ Shimmerpool ♪ Never B ♭ ♫ Sometimes B ♯ ♬ But Always B ♮ 20:27, June 1, 2011 (UTC)
 * However, though I think this would be implied, I don't think we should have Tweak Week until all these server/uploading/changes showing problems are resolved. I also had a question. In the books, sometimes warriors recommend apprentices who they think are ready for their warrior names and considering the extremely small group of warriors who I've seen in the past month or so, I think that warriors should have the privilege to suggest possible warriors. Though I know this idea will probably be shot down, I was thinking that it could be a way to up the number of warriors we have since there aren't very many chararts to go around. Some of the apprentices have been around long enough to be valuable warriors even if they haven't had three chararts approved. ♌The Star that cannot Return  to the Heavens ♌ 02:43, June 4, 2011 (UTC)

I agree with Scarletwind. But what would the criteria be for those apprentices who deserve to be warriors and how will they be chosen? Through voting? 17:37, June 4, 2011 (UTC)
 * I say voting is the way to go, but maybe through nomination by a warrior and above that rank. The nominator gives the reason on why they believe the user should be moved up in rank (include picture work if they have any since all can't), pretty much just like we nominate a senior warrior. An apprentice can't nominate their self, of course. As for criteria, I think if they have given good advice/comments on art since there probably hasn't been any for them to do, and they are still active, this shall do them some good. But this is just off the top of my head. Any other suggestions should do good.-- ♩ Shimmerpool ♪ Never B ♭ ♫ Sometimes B ♯ ♬ But Always B ♮ 17:50, June 4, 2011 (UTC)
 * I think that's a wonderful idea! ^^ Esspecially since there's not always that many images available, yet there are quite a few apprentices that are more than worthy to be warriors in my opinion. ♥ Paleclaw  May StarClan be with you ♥ 01:49, June 5, 2011 (UTC)
 * I'd say that the criteria be:
 * Have been a member for 2 months.
 * Have had 1-2 images approved.
 * Understand the basics.

Just for now. I got this idea from Scarletwind's suggestion. I'm not asking for this to become the real deal, the one we have now is fine. But we do need warriors. And it is negotiable (don't think that's spelled right) so if time or number of images need to be changed so be it. It's just a suggestion, since we see that a few users agree that we have a low count of warriors. Mintstar  Tick tock, the arena is a clock.  00:14, June 7, 2011 (UTC)

I like that idea, Mintstar. I was also thinking that you have to give an honest reason for nominating an apprentice, so someone couldn't say something like, " should be a warrior" and I also think that the reason should be a real reason that can be agreed upon by the rest of the warriors. So someone couldn't be nominated just because they were best friends, no offense, but I don't think that's a good enough reason to be granted a warrior name. ♌The Star that cannot Return  to the Heavens ♌ 15:36, June 7, 2011 (UTC)

I don't want to officially say they should be nominated since this hasn't been approved, but I think that Atelda, Cloudskye, Mistfire, Mistystar139, Moonleaf:), Paleclaw, Rainlegs, and Rainwillow should become warriors. If Ivystripe finishes Ivypool in time, I believe she would be a great addition to our warriors. I don't know if they have the amount of images suggested or the time being here, but I recommend them if we go through with this. We can add/take away some of them to/from the list. Mintstar  Tick tock, the arena is a clock.  20:49, June 7, 2011 (UTC)

For now, let's leave apprentices possible for promotions out of the picture to avoid starting debates, no offense, Minstar. Maybe we can conduct the promotions like we do for senior warriors, but maybe they wouldn't last as long. What I was thinking about criteria being:


 * A user cannot nominate themselves


 * They must've been a member of the project for at least 2-3 months


 * Must've had at least 2 chararts approved (maybe 1 with one up for approval that's close to CBA)


 * Can give good, constructive criticism on chararts.


 * Maintained a good, respectful tone towards everyone (being blunt doesn't count)


 * Demonstrates an obvious understanding and execution of the guidelines on a daily basis


 * An honest reason for being nominated must be given.

I was thinking that maybe this privilege would be reserved for warriors, since they could identify the qualities better than apprentices, but maybe I'm being biased. (If I sound offensive in any of my thoughts, I'm sorry). Thoughts? ♌The Star that cannot Return <font color="#3da3ce"> to the Heavens <font color="#f7d86d">♌ 21:01, June 7, 2011 (UTC)