Warriors Wiki talk:Characters

Quota
With the opportunity to post a quota that must be meet before PC is alright with the reopening of PCA, what should that be?

I'm not fond of having a certain "type" of page done (like having all of Tallstar's Revenge character pages done) due to the large expanse of character pages still needing to be done. Nor do I think getting all started/planned pages up to bronze would be a good idea considering that they'd be only half way there. Ideas? 20:11, December 30, 2013 (UTC)

Perhaps getting a certain number to silver, and then working on all of the stub articles or articles with stup sections and complete all of those articles. 00:20, January 3, 2014 (UTC)

We have about ≈39 articles left to complete. Would it be that much of a trouble to try and get all of those done? 23:17, January 23, 2014 (UTC)

Just out of curiosity, was there anyone interested in commenting on this? I'm gonna try and inch back into PC, and I think getting those few articles we have (which is probably a little more now because of The First Battle), but I think we can get it done.

Misty ~ Silver Nomination
I need to nominate more stuff. Comments? 22:11, January 28, 2014 (UTC)

Perhaps merge the first sentence of TST with the other paragraph and reword it a bit? Other than that, nice work Sorrel! 14:56, February 9, 2014 (UTC)

Done oops I totally forgot 01:10, February 22, 2014 (UTC)

CBV? 18:41, April 1, 2014 (UTC)

Sorry to interrupt, but she needs her TFB info filled out. 21:45, April 8, 2014 (UTC)

Done 19:15, April 15, 2014 (UTC)

I think TFB can be expanded more based on the browse inside. 19:20, April 17, 2014 (UTC)

How about now 14:22, April 19, 2014 (UTC)

Can you make the first part of the first paragraph of Thunder Rising flow a bit better? 15:38, April 26, 2014 (UTC)

Fox (Ro) - Silver Nomination
I didn't do much... it looks pretty detailed. I remember doing some stuff there a while ago, though. 18:42, February 3, 2014 (UTC)

Expand the section after Petal and Fox catch the robin, but before Gray Wing meets Fox - there's quite a bit that's missing, and it should be included o3o.

Oops, done that 01:29, February 22, 2014 (UTC)

CBV? 18:43, April 1, 2014 (UTC)

Sorry to interrupt, but got to add his TFB info. 21:45, April 8, 2014 (UTC)

Done 19:15, April 15, 2014 (UTC)

CBV? 19:50, April 17, 2014 (UTC)

Sorry, but there aren't any other quotes that can be used? The article says that Gray Wing remarks that Fox attacked him first- that's pretty important to his personality and shows his character, if he's willing to attack a cat first. What about something from his sister, Petal, in regards to his death? I know she was furious at Gray Wing for his death, and this lasted through The First Battle.

Done, check it out 01:05, April 21, 2014 (UTC)

Let's try CBV again. c: 15:39, April 26, 2014 (UTC)

Vote's up! 23:00, April 27, 2014 (UTC)

Pronouns
Okay, I'm bringing up an ancient discussion, as seen here, because something about it bothers me, and it's the usage of s/he (which I have seen before) seems to be slightly distracting. Typing it out, like "she or he" is okay, and maybe I've spent too much time reading up on this, but what exactly is wrong with possibly using "they"?

I'm not just spouting out nonsense either. A quick search on the Purdue OWL website states that:
 * Many people find the construction "his or her" wordy, so if it is possible to use a plural noun as your antecedent and thus you can use "they" as your pronoun, it may be wise to do so. If you do use a singular noun and the context makes the gender clear, then it is permissible to use just "his" or "her" rather than "his or her."

Oxford Dictionaries also states this:
 * You can use the plural pronouns ‘they’, ‘them’, ‘their’ etc., despite the fact that, technically, they are referring back to a singular noun.

There are also multiple other dictionary websites, including this one that do state using "they" is acceptable, while it seems grammatically incorrect. It's been in use for many many many years, and it takes a simple google search to find these things out.

I know it's not that big of a deal, and I guess how we have it is okay, but I've always wondered why people have a problem with "they", when it's been used before. Would it be that bad to switch to they, though? I do beg of you though, please do not use "it".

I think they would be fine to use since we don't know their gender. 19:52, April 2, 2014 (UTC)

They would be fine, since it is acceptable for singular, and it'd make it less distracting. 20:06, April 2, 2014 (UTC)

Brackenwing ~ Silver Nomination
Comments? Not too many quotes that I could use for her. 22:08, April 2, 2014 (UTC)

CBV? 19:50, April 17, 2014 (UTC)

I'm sorry, but I really don't think her main quote fits her very well. Isn't there anything that's said about when she dies? Why not something from Barkface or Shrewclaw, since the summary says those two spoke about her? Or maybe something from Heatherstar about how they cherished her? After all, it's in the summary, so it obviously happened. I really disagree with the quote she has right now, it seems like it's more about her kits than her, and doesn't hold much significance to the plot or anything, and I do believe there are other quotes that would do her justice. She doesn't have to speak in order for it to be a quote, and personality aren't the only things allowed- if it holds some significance to the character, that would work.

How's this? 17:03, April 18, 2014 (UTC)

CBV? 15:40, April 26, 2014 (UTC)

Vote's up! 23:02, April 27, 2014 (UTC)

Emberkit (DotC) - Silver Nomination
There are absolutely no quotes to show his personality. Comments? 22:31, April 11, 2014 (UTC)

No, but there are at least one or two quotes that show what happened to him- go ahead and add those. I'm pretty sure the one about Gray Wing saying he won't suffer, and Wind snapping at him for it would work. Try page 195- I looked and saw at least two you could use for him.

How about now? 22:50, April 11, 2014 (UTC)

Good~ I think that first quote from Gray Wing would be a good main quote, though. ^^

Okie dokie, I'll do dat 23:10, April 11, 2014 (UTC)

Expand him a bit more? I do know that he appears in the end of the book with the other dead spirits, so try to add in those parts. 23:40, April 11, 2014 (UTC)

Done! 17:29, April 12, 2014 (UTC)

Since he's seen post death with the others, and I know he speaks, why not try and add a quote about him? He speaks to Wind Runner, and I know that was pretty significant. Quotes don't just have to be about a personality.

Done, this is the best I could find 14:37, April 19, 2014 (UTC)

CBV? 15:41, April 26, 2014 (UTC)

Vote's up! 23:03, April 27, 2014 (UTC)

Jay Frost ~ Silver Nomination
Comments? 13:34, April 12, 2014 (UTC)

Maybe include his like, one speaking line? I don't know, it could show his eagerness to help the elders? Also, please rephrase my horrible trivia statement- it's badly written and I was very tired when I wrote that and couldn't think of another way to phrase it.

Done. 16:17, April 18, 2014 (UTC)

CBV? 15:42, April 26, 2014 (UTC)

Vote's up! 23:05, April 27, 2014 (UTC)

Mistmouse ~ Silver Nomination
Comments? Again, not many quotes that show her personality. 21:55, April 14, 2014 (UTC)

Personality quotes aren't the only thing that's acceptable. Comb through one more time and see if you can find anything of significance, whether it be to the plot, characters, or even just a good quote in general. Double checking wouldn't hurt. The article also seems to end abruptly- is this intentional? Idk, I never actually finished Tallstar's Revenge.

Article ends abruptly because that was her last appearance in the whole book, and she doesn't really say anything of signifigance other than her directions while tunneling, which really isn't notable imo, as several other characters do that, too. 16:23, April 18, 2014 (UTC)

Join?
I'd like to join, mainly because I want to edit more and help the wiki out of the Great Depression. --Shuckle* (talk) 22:49, April 18, 2014 (UTC)

Please look over the guidelines, and FAQ. Welcome! 02:06, April 19, 2014 (UTC)

Dust Muzzle - Silver Nomination
Please do not ask me to fix that family tree template- I have no idea how and I will break it if I try. Other than that, there really isn't much else that can be said, except that his name is cute.

Remove/reword the last two sentences of the first paragraph to make them more about the kits and less about Wind. Besides that, amazing job! 12:56, April 20, 2014 (UTC)

tbh, I think it's fine as-is. It's important to mention how the cats were worried about their well-being, because of them being born a moon too early. Yeah, it slightly focuses on Wind Runner, but it's because she wasn't due for another moon, which is vital information to know, especially on Dust Muzzle's article. I'm opting not to remove it either, because it /is/ about the kits.

What up guys
May I rejoin? ovo 06:32 Mon Apr 21

Of course! Please relook over the guidelines and FAQ if needed. Welcome back! 14:12, April 21, 2014 (UTC)

Morning Whisker - Silver Nomination
Comments? 23:46, April 27, 2014 (UTC)