Warriors Wiki:Wikian of the Month/December 2018/Interview

Appledash: What was your impression of the Wiki when you joined vs what it is now?

VectorSigma101
 * Well, I’m primarily involved with PCA and a bit of PC when I have more time. I started out as a shy kit, then an annoying apprentice, then a know-it-all warrior and now I’m a level-headed senior warrior!

Appledash: Tell me a bit about your time here over the years.

VectorSigma101
 * I first discovered Warriors Wiki, and I’m assume, just like everyone else here; searching for more information about Warriors. I was immediately drawn into PCA, and for a few months, I watched how the wiki was run until I gained up the courage to ask to join. The funny thing about anxiety, it makes everything 10 times more difficult.

Appledash: How did you first discover WWiki, and what made you decide to contribute here?

VectorSigma101
 * I first discovered Warriors Wiki, and I’m assume, just like everyone else here; searching for more information about Warriors. I was immediately drawn into PCA, and for a few months, I watched how the wiki was run until I gained up the courage to ask to join. The funny thing about anxiety, it makes everything 10 times more difficult.

Appledash: For those who aren’t familiar with your contributions here, tell us a bit about some of the things you do here.

VectorSigma101
 * I’m currently one of the senior warriors of Project Character Arts, the project in charge of creating the pixel character artwork and making sure they are up-to-date canonically. I accept join requests, monitor project discussion, approve and decline images, approve modifications when a character’s description is updated, and just making sure everyone is having a great time! Beyond that, sometimes I lurk around the character pages and update information.

Appledash: In your words, what does it mean to be a editor here?

VectorSigma101
 * Being an editor means making every edit allows the wiki to become a better resource.

Appledash: What role do you feel WWiki plays within the Warriors fandom?

VectorSigma101
 * The Warriors Wiki plays as a fantastic resource for people wanting to find information quickly without searching through all the books.

Appledash: What is your proudest achievement/contribution since joining the wiki? Why?

VectorSigma101
 * My proudest achievement is definitely becoming a senior warrior of PCA! I never thought I would earn that position, and I’m grateful for it every day.

Appledash: If you could change one thing that was canon in Warriors, what would it be?

VectorSigma101
 * Oooh, I would definitely “get out of ThunderClan” much sooner in the series than Night Whispers. I’m grateful we saw more of that with A Vision of Shadows, but I wish we got to experience it more! I always found the other Clans super interesting whenever we delve into the super editions.

Appledash: Do you have some advice for anyone who’s interested in becoming an active contributor to the site?

VectorSigma101
 * Try to have patience. Everyone here contributes in their own free time. If you have a question, just ask someone! But make sure to ask nicely and leave your username so the user will know who you are!

Appledash: What impact has WWiki had on you / your life?

VectorSigma101
 * The Warriors Wiki helped me improve my digital art skills (surprise surprise). I used to tamper with it before joining, and I wasn’t very good at it. Through my years here, I can say that I definitely improved! I’ve always been more proficient at coloring than drawing freestyle anyway. The wiki also helped me find other fans of Warriors when most of my friends grew out of it.

Appledash: What impact has Warriors had on you / your life?

VectorSigma101
 * Warriors provided me with friends when I was younger. I remember when The First Apprentice came out, my friends and I exchanged theories about our hopes for the series. While I’m not too concerned about being caught up on all the books (I still haven’t read Darkest Night, River of Fire, or Tigerheart’s Shadow at this point), when I do read Warriors it reminds me of my childhood, and it will always be one of my favorite fandoms. Even when it drives me insane (I’m looking at you Tigerheart/star).