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I don't think there is anything that we can do to convert them.  Even if there was such a tool, the conversion would likely be non-optimal, meaning then we would have a bunch of not so good looking images to clean up.  I would just use the multiple upload to add the new PNGs.  Then we can go back and delete all the JPGs later.  Sound good? --[[User:FlyingRagnar|FlyingRagnar]] 19:44, 28 October 2011 (CDT)
I don't think there is anything that we can do to convert them.  Even if there was such a tool, the conversion would likely be non-optimal, meaning then we would have a bunch of not so good looking images to clean up.  I would just use the multiple upload to add the new PNGs.  Then we can go back and delete all the JPGs later.  Sound good? --[[User:FlyingRagnar|FlyingRagnar]] 19:44, 28 October 2011 (CDT)
:It's really the best option.  :-) --[[User:FlyingRagnar|FlyingRagnar]] 19:57, 28 October 2011 (CDT)
:It's really the best option.  :-) --[[User:FlyingRagnar|FlyingRagnar]] 19:57, 28 October 2011 (CDT)
== Re: SEIWA ==
I agree we have a lot of stubs, but last I checked we had about 1000 stubs of our 2600 or so articles.  That's only 38%, and SEIWA requires less than 40%.  However, I think the Dragon Quest series in general is somewhat of an exception.  I mean, this is a HUGE game series compared to Kingdom Hearts or Chrono Trigger.  Aside from Final Fantasy, it is the largest SE series period.  I think that probably gives us a little more leeway because more games = more articles = more stubs. --[[User:FlyingRagnar|FlyingRagnar]] 15:37, 2 November 2011 (CDT)
== Re: Crab Confirmation  ==
Vzing, I have not had a chance to check this yet.  I'm not sure I will be able to figure it out, but if not I will post it on the Dragon's Den and see if anyone knows the answer. --[[User:FlyingRagnar|FlyingRagnar]] 13:45, 9 November 2011 (CST)
:Great job.  Glad I could be of help.  ;-)  I wonder if Pantheon would have known. --[[User:FlyingRagnar|FlyingRagnar]] 17:02, 9 November 2011 (CST)
== Re: Mobile Skin ==
Sorry you don't like it.  You must not have been logged in?  If you are logged in, the skin should be whatever you have chosen as your preference.  --[[User:FlyingRagnar|FlyingRagnar]] 09:18, 30 November 2011 (CST)
== Re: Sprite Renaming Project ==
Suppressing redirect creation when moving files was something that occurred to me, but I think then it felt safer to make the redirects so the images would still work on the pages until the pages themselves could get the updated names. As for the item sprites, I had no real intention of doing those since my main objective at the beginning was just getting the monster sprites done since there are many, many in-game images of monsters. As for an algorithm for the item sprite file names, if I'm interpreting it correctly, it could probably be something similar to what's in use for monsters (Name_Game_Console/Version). This might require some group consulting, though, so maybe run it and other ideas by the other users that frequent here. Form a consensus and such.
I'm just going to say now that I probably won't be back to active participation here any time soon. I'll spare the details and just say that I haven't felt motivated at all lately to do anything remotely productive. Sorry. --[[User:PantheonSasuke|PantheonSasuke]] 17:34, 1 December 2011 (CST)
:Vzing, don't feel pressured that you have to do everything yourself.  Editing this wiki is supposed to be for fun, so don't feel rushed to finish this project.  Edit when you feel like and working on whatever you want.  I'm sure Pantheon will be back around when he is able to.  I know we don't have a lot of editors, but that's ok.  We are not in a competition with anyone.  --[[User:FlyingRagnar|FlyingRagnar]] 18:52, 1 December 2011 (CST)
:Yo? Sorry for the delay, but I've been having trouble connecting to the wiki lately. --[[User:PantheonSasuke|PantheonSasuke]] 12:47, 22 December 2011 (CST)
== Re:Fortune Street ==
I have no purchased Fortune Street either.  I might end up getting it for Christmas.  I'm not sure it's worth $50, but I'm it seems like it is decent. --[[User:FlyingRagnar|FlyingRagnar]] 09:25, 13 December 2011 (CST)
== File Names ==
Vzing,
If you would like to start using a different file name formatting, that is fine. Here are my thoughts.  I don't think using 'S' to designate a sprite is necessary.  Specifying the game name and version should be enough.  Any artwork for a specific game/version will likely have a more descriptive name "DQIII NES Slime art" for example.  I also don't think that all of the media file name have to follow a specific pattern at all.  Of course, it makes sense for them to be similar, but as long as the important pieces are there (game name, version, monster name, etc) then we should be able to search on those keywords to find the media.  Basically, as long as the name is distinctive enough to identify the file, you can use whatever pattern you think works the best. --[[User:FlyingRagnar|FlyingRagnar]] 21:59, 17 December 2011 (CST)
==Square Wikia==
Regarding the Square wiki, I am only a sysop there. Bluer is an administrator, so I feel that he should make the final decision. I contacted him on his [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/User_talk:Bluerfn FF talk page] two days ago. Being that it is the holidays, we need to give him more time. [[User:Icysugarspike|Icysugarspike]] 09:34, 26 December 2011 (CST)
You've got a green light from me, regarding the transfer of data. I much prefer this style of wiki to the old one. On a different note, I got my hands on [http://www.slimeshrine.net/art/ArtBooks.html this book] a while back and I'd like to upload some images from it. When can I expect an e-mail confirmation, so I can begin editing? [[User:Icysugarspike|Icysugarspike]] 10:22, 26 December 2011 (CST)
Still no email confirmation. Is it possible for me to be sent another one? [[User:Icysugarspike|Icysugarspike]] 13:18, 26 December 2011 (CST)
Thanks. This time, I got something. [[User:Icysugarspike|Icysugarspike]] 13:41, 26 December 2011 (CST)
== New Role ==
Vzing, you have been given the new 'manager' role.  There should be no change in what you are able to do.  If you find you cannot delete, move, etc.  please let me know so that I can fix it. --[[User:FlyingRagnar|FlyingRagnar]] 08:55, 28 December 2011 (CST)
==Help?!==
Any idea how to change [[Brainy badboon|this page]] so that the image I just uploaded isn't stuck behind the box (?) I don't want to make it worse! Much appreciated if you could help. [[User:Icysugarspike|Icysugarspike]] 10:09, 28 December 2011 (CST)
Thank you, looks good! [[User:Icysugarspike|Icysugarspike]] 10:21, 28 December 2011 (CST)
==Site images==
Sorry, I was just following the category tree of Chrono Wiki. But, who says they're right, right? ;) [[User:Icysugarspike|Sir ISS]] 16:26, 28 December 2011 (CST)
May I ask why you are not a big fan (to probably put it mildly) of image galleries? [[User:Icysugarspike|Sir ISS]] 08:50, 29 December 2011 (CST)
When you say "the Project", if you're talking about how so much of the wiki has barren, blank pages with the scantest of information, I think I know what you mean. Let me be honest with you. My greatest contributions to ''any'' wiki is usually in the art department, as I'm a huge art collector. However, I am also first and foremost, a ''game fan''. If I was not, all the art would be meaningless. Having said that, I am fully able to spot things amiss (incorrect enemy data, etc.) from my 20-plus years of gaming, and will correct things as I come across them. Between all of us here (my image contributions should be viewed as no less important), we should be able to make a strong information base for Dragon Quest. Looking forward to working with you! [[User:Icysugarspike|Sir ISS]] 09:24, 29 December 2011 (CST)
Okay, I need you to be clear with me. Am I wasting my time or something? [[User:Icysugarspike|Sir ISS]] 11:26, 29 December 2011 (CST)
Sooo...you're pleased with what I've done? (Hell, yeah?) 11:31, 29 December 2011 (CST)
Sorry, there's bound to be some mistakes, but like you said, they're all fixable. [[User:Icysugarspike|Sir ISS]] 11:54, 29 December 2011 (CST)
== Re: Gasbagon ==
I would say that Gasbagon is correct.  Since there are no other appearances, it was likely shortened to Gasgon due to GBC text requirements. --[[User:FlyingRagnar|FlyingRagnar]] 12:24, 29 December 2011 (CST)
==Deletion==
Do me a favor. Delete [http://dragon-quest.org/wiki/Category:Torneko%27s_Great_Adventure_3:_Mystery_Dungeon_images this page] for me. Thanks. [[User:Icysugarspike|Sir ISS]] 12:59, 29 December 2011 (CST)
I titled it wrong. [[User:Icysugarspike|Sir ISS]] 13:01, 29 December 2011 (CST)
== Re: Moosifer ==
Yes, they are the same.  Here is the progression.<br/>
eigerhorn (DQ4NES) - goat horn (DQM) - goatHorn (DQM2) - ankhorn (DQVII) - moosifer (DQM:J, DQIVDS, DQVDS, DQIXDS, DQM:J2)<br/>
I may have left off DQVIDS, is it moosifer there as well? --[[User:FlyingRagnar|FlyingRagnar]] 09:08, 30 December 2011 (CST)
==Image deletion==
(Repeat to myself: Every image is sacred!) Aside from the black background, I though they were identical. Sorry. [[User:Icysugarspike|Sir ISS]] 15:28, 30 December 2011 (CST)
Okay, I can't for the life of me figure out the difference between a [[Skeleton]] and a [[Skeleton Soldier]]. I'm trying to finish up with the DQ I enemies, and now I'm stuck. [[User:Icysugarspike|Sir ISS]] 15:34, 30 December 2011 (CST)
You don't know, either, eh? [[User:Icysugarspike|Sir ISS]] 15:54, 30 December 2011 (CST)
I meant ''visually''. I'm in the image department, remember? I'm trying to sort out by color schemes what image I've got, and I can't tell who's stronger, as you said, by looking at a picture. [[User:Icysugarspike|Sir ISS]] 10:05, 31 December 2011 (CST)
Never mind. I'll figure out the images myself. [[User:Icysugarspike|Sir ISS]] 11:56, 31 December 2011 (CST)
==SEIWA==
Bluer apparently is not interested in joining the Alliance, as you can see on [http://square.wikia.com/wiki/User_talk:Icysugarspike#Wiki_Alliance my Square Wikia talk page].
== Re: Image Format ==
Yeah for the fan translation ones just name them after the name in the translation. --[[User:FlyingRagnar|FlyingRagnar]] 13:13, 28 January 2012 (CST)
: Ok, you want me to delete [[Category:Dragon_Quest_IX_enemy_sprites|these]]?  The bot is not sophisticated enough to find and delete the redirects.  It could possibly delete any article which links to a given article, but that is not what we want since it would delete stuff we don't want to delete.  --[[User:FlyingRagnar|FlyingRagnar]] 13:48, 29 January 2012 (CST)
== Re: Various Questions ==
First of all, you need to start being more polite in your messages on talk pages.  Demanding answers from anyone is rude and not the way to get others to respond to you.  Say 'please' and 'thanks'.  Don't be so blunt with what you want.  Don't tell anyone else what they should or shouldn't do.  You have no authority to do that. 
When will you delete those images?
: Answer: When I feel like it.  There is nothing stopping you from manually deleting them or from editing in one of the other millions of places.  I am aware of your request and will delete them at some point.
Why did you let those bots in our site?
: Answer: I did not "let" them in.  Spammers are not uncommon on mediawiki wikis.  It is impossible to keep out every instance of a spammer.  In this case, all 4 users were using legit gmail email addresses which had been confirmed.  There is no way to distinguish between these and other valid users.  Therefore, we will just have to delete the spam and block them.  Second, it is not "our" site.  It is my and Zenithian's site.  We pay the bills and do the administration.
Why is Dragon Quest Wiki talking a LONG LONG LONG LONG time to load again? (especially the mobile version)
: Answer: We are on cheap shared webhosting.  This costs about $70 a year.  As a result sometimes other sites we are sharing a server with hog the bandwidth and make our site slow.  We can do nothing to control when this happens.  I'm sure it will eventually get better again, but unless we upgrade to better hosting someday, it will continue to happen. 
--[[User:FlyingRagnar|FlyingRagnar]] 16:04, 1 February 2012 (CST)
::In this next few days I am going to try to install another captcha extension which will require new users to answer a question of some sort.  Hopefully that will keep out more of the spam.  --[[User:FlyingRagnar|FlyingRagnar]] 08:18, 2 February 2012 (CST)
== Homepage Videos ==
Any ideas for a new video for the homepage? --[[User:FlyingRagnar|FlyingRagnar]] 13:52, 13 March 2012 (CDT)
== RE: Hi ==
Not in particular.  There is plenty of various things to do.  You could just read existing articles and make sure they make sense, edit them for correctness.  It is not hard to find minor things that need correcting. 
Wasn't there something I was supposed to do for you a while back?  Delete all the images in some category?  I know I did that once, but I think there was another category you wanted cleaned out. --[[User:FlyingRagnar|FlyingRagnar]] 08:50, 16 July 2012 (CDT)