User talk:Klow

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Dates
They've been cleared up now. However, I think you have the date for the events of portal wrong; I don't think Laidlaw actually contradicted them. On the aperturescience.com timeline, it says it took place "several years after 1996", which is consistent with 1998.

I also think the facts for the events in Portal 2 are messed up. The articles all say GLaDOS was already active and activated the lift; but in the GI article, it said that Wheatly accidentally activated the lift, which flipped all the fuse switches (which Wheatly was afraid of),activating GLaDOS. -- FiremanV2 21:06, May 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * Ok I guess there may have been some confusion from us there. Are you suggesting GLaDOS was turned off when Chell was woken up by Wheatley and that they woke her with these switches?... Klow 08:08, May 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * Yep. I also think that the GLaDOS was activated in 1998; Laidlaw didn't actually contradict that when he responded to Quentin's (your?) Email, and it coincides with the information provided on the official website. (EG, several years after 1996). Do you agree with either of these points? --65.100.114.216 19:16, May 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * The reason we changed the 1998 Aperture takeover date, is to fix a plot hole while not directly contradicting established info. Basically, the GI article told that the Black Mesa incident happened a few days after GLaDOS' takeover. But if the takeover happened in 1998 instead of 200-, that leaves a plot hole: why weren't the trapped employees rescued? Why weren't the army called to breach the building and evac survivors? The BM Incident a mere few days later fixes this - aliens teleporting everywhere, nuclear winter in New Mexico, the Seven Hour War, surely world governments would be concentrating on helping millions, if not billions of people instead of a mere few hundred scientists. In addition to this, if the BM Incident happened a few days later, and Marc Laidlaw firmly states that that happened in 200-, then the takeover had to have happened in 200- as well. - Halo-343 21:21, May 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * Yes, but I highly doubt anyone would really notice if the facility were locked up, considering how Aperture treats it's employees. Still a good point, though. -- FiremanV2 23:14, May 11, 2010 (UTC)

New P2 stuffs
Steam for mac promo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh5JrzTCAHM&hd=1 That test subject quote has got to be useful for one of the articles. -- FiremanV2 13:46, May 13, 2010 (UTC)
 * It's annoying, I can't find the original link to that video. Do you have it? Klow 20:45, May 13, 2010 (UTC)
 * I have no idea where the original is, either. I got this one off of Adam Foster's blog. Wait, the video was uploaded by "Valve." Does that count? -- FiremanV2 21:38, May 13, 2010 (UTC)
 * That's all I needed to know. ;) Klow 07:08, May 14, 2010 (UTC)
 * The P2 robots are there. Klow 07:28, May 14, 2010 (UTC)
 * Yeah the original vid is on valve's official channel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDj1fYlwR00&hd=1) Freekkiller7 12:18, May 14, 2010 (UTC)
 * I had already found it, thanks. Klow 13:02, May 14, 2010 (UTC)
 * Yeah, I noticed the robots are there too. Rather snealy of Valve, don't you think? I mean, if we hadn't sene tham already. --65.100.114.216 14:27, May 21, 2010 (UTC)

Rewrite
Hey just a word, I put the rewrite up there for review and next time I would appreciate it if you let me make the edit because I was proud of that rewrite and wanted the credit for it. Thanks - S.B.44   [Talk] |undefined 22:26, May 16, 2010 (UTC)
 * Sorry, I didn't mean to take the credit for me. Next time you do it, just edit the article itself, it's not really convenient to clog up a talk page with that (the cleanup project does not say you have to save an article elsewhere to submit it for review). You could copy/paste the contents again in the page so that you'll be in the editing history (but make a few changes or it won't be seen). And thanks for your work! I could be mean and say it's your fault, but I won't. :P Your friend Halo-343 told me about you, and I'm always glad to welcome mature writers here. They are hard to find in the gaming community, and assets like you are priceless! ;) Klow 08:38, May 17, 2010 (UTC)

Weighted Storage Ball
Why did you revert my edit to the Weighted Storage Ball article? 66.156.90.250 16:12, May 19, 2010 (UTC)
 * Because we don't know yet what that Portal 2 ball is. It may or may not be the same thing as in Portal. Klow 16:38, May 19, 2010 (UTC)
 * They are both weighted balls, they are both created by Aperture Science and used in testchambers, is there any reason to think that they might be different?66.156.90.250 20:39, May 19, 2010 (UTC)

Many Things
B-MAN 09:04, May 21, 2010 (UTC)
 * Are you going to include my models on the Chumtoad article?
 * If you allow me I would like to take several in-game screenshots for weapons and items.
 * If you need any more Half-Life SDK recompiled models just ask me.
 * I'll soon include the Chumtoad pics. Please be patient, you have seen my huge list of things to do on my page. For more pics from you, I don't know, since (and no offense) your pictures have so far always been of low quality, and someone always has to take the screenshot again. And what happened to the information template of File:Spas12 office04 hd.jpg? It's clearly stated you don't have to alter it; now it's all buggy and trimmed. And if you don't include the pics you upload in an article, it's useless, and overtime will be deleted. Thanks again for the Chum models! Klow 12:55, May 21, 2010 (UTC)

To-Do List
Would you mind clarifying your to-do list a bit? "G-man crow's name" or "Look! It's us!" aren't really very helpful. Also, what's "Citadelfarnode.mdl"? --65.100.114.216 14:50, May 21, 2010 (UTC)
 * Well, that list is mostly for me, and I add stuff quickly before I forget, hence the lack of explanation. If you want to help me shortening it, I suggest you only choose what you understand!... Klow 15:02, May 21, 2010 (UTC)
 * And why do you almost never remove the already done stuff from your to-do list? Hgrunt 07:24, May 22, 2010 (UTC)

Quick note
http://www.giantbomb.com/portal-2/61-21662/all-images/52-163134/portal_co_op_robot_2/51-1295407/ is actually speculative fan art, not concept art. I saw it before Portal 2 was announced, on facepunch. -- FiremanV2 22:23, May 21, 2010 (UTC)
 * What can I say, except that we all know that? It was made during the ARG, and the other robot was made as well. But thanks for sharing. Klow 23:14, May 21, 2010 (UTC)
 * It's still worth noting that a surprisingly accurate drawing was made, don't you think? Oh, and I was pointing it out because one of the page calls it "Concept Art" and uses it as a reference. -- FiremanV2 17:51, May 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * Yeah many people think this is official stuff, unfortunately. But calling it "concept art" is not incorrect, it's just not official. Klow 07:59, May 23, 2010 (UTC)

Menu problem
Last month, you deleted the Category:Cut content page, but a link to it is still in the menu under "Categories". This can be removed by updating MediaWiki:Monaco-sidebar. - RRabbit42 ( leave a message ) 15:23, May 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks, I fixed it. Klow 07:58, May 23, 2010 (UTC)

Image policy
I know you don't like it when users disrespect the image policy, but a ban for 336 hours? Wouldn't three days be more reasonable? These kids are coming in, making one edit, then getting blocked for half a month. People don't really want to come back after that. Big McLargeHuge 23:25, May 24, 2010 (UTC)
 * We lose a bad editor, so what's the deal?... Klow 23:26, May 24, 2010 (UTC)
 * It's just a kid who uploaded a picture wrong. Usually 2 week ban is for the kid who replaced 'Gordon Freeman' with 'cumlol'. Big McLargeHuge 23:29, May 24, 2010 (UTC)
 * Didn't I choose one week? Anyway I lifted the ban. Anyway blocking gamers is never a bad idea, knowing their level of encyclopedic taste, good faith edits or not. "Better be safe than sorry". Klow 23:31, May 24, 2010 (UTC)

Background
The background and other stuff looks... weird. Different somehow, and the only change I can see for sure is those poster in the background line up with the logo. Did you do something? -- FiremanV2 23:32, May 24, 2010 (UTC)
 * AAAAHH! There are ads on the main page! -- FiremanV2 23:35, May 24, 2010 (UTC)
 * Lol, I was just saying right now to Darkman on Steam that I was eagerly waiting for your comments. Yes, I did something, the wiki is now in fixed width. I'm still experimenting, but so far that looks good. And there have always been ads on the main page for those who don't use an ad blocker. But thanks for your input! (I'm not ironic) Klow 23:38, May 24, 2010 (UTC)
 * Ah. Am I really that predictable? D:  But I do think that the posters shouldn't line up with the logo, it look weird, unless you're editing, in which case it looks nice. Still, keep on experimenting. -- FiremanV2  00:03, May 25, 2010 (UTC)

Shit
Editing the Answer wiki's skin is a bitch; I've edited both Monaco and Common.css and nothing's changing. I'm going to have the Answers wiki linked here and see if the staff will do anything about it. Darkman 4 02:34, May 25, 2010 (UTC)
 * Ask Uberfuzzy or JoePlay for help. Klow 08:43, May 25, 2010 (UTC)


 * After posting my message below, I noticed this message, so I transfered the custom skin over to the Answers wiki. Check the Common.css history to see what I did. Basically you have to add !important to the end of each variable to force it to take effect. I also made a minor tweak to the width of the fixed-width pages to allow for everything to fit (the question, the answer, and the right sidebar). I also removed CSS that doesn't apply to the Answers wiki. Leave a message on my talk page if you have any questions. JoePlay ( talk ) 19:54, May 25, 2010 (UTC)

CSS stuff
Moving conversation here... To edit the color of the edit count, simply add the color variable to its CSS. For example if you want it to be black, use this:

/* User page edit count */ font-size: 35px; color: black; }
 * 1) user_masthead_scorecard {

You can find a wide range of colors here. To change the light blue background color, use this (replace with your color of choice):

/* User page header background color */ background-color: white; }
 * 1) user_masthead {

To make image pages full width, use this:

/* Fixed width for image pages */ body.ns-6 .monaco_shrinkwrap { width:100% !important; margin-left: 0 !important; left: 0 !important; }

Basically all that does is undo the fixed width code for namespace 6 (.ns-6) which is File (images). Also, since you're now using background accent images, you'll want to hide them on image pages with this:

/* Hiding background accent images on image pages */ body.ns-6 #background_accent1 { display: none !important; }

body.ns-6 #background_accent2 { display: none !important; }

I also figured out how to hide the Pages I'm following section AND make the normal contents of the page display across the whole page, so there's not a blank area on the right side. Here's the CSS for that:

/* Removing Pages I'm following section */ display: none !important; }
 * 1) profile-sidebar {

margin-right: 0 !important; }
 * 1) profile-content-inner {

As you can see, I used CSS comments to include brief explanations of what each code does to help you guys keep track of what code affects what on the wiki. By the way, I love the new skin. It looks great on my 1680x1050 monitor. :) JoePlay ( talk ) 19:34, May 25, 2010 (UTC)


 * Wow Joe thanks a lot for your time. Every code you gave me perfectly worked. (of course, you might say! :P) Just for the accent images: I'm satisfied with the way they look, so I removed them for now. Also, thanks to add comments above the codes, because it can get very confusing! And for the skin, I just added back the worn-out posters that were used a long time ago but removed since they weren't seen. Apart from that, the current skin is not very recent. And it's true that the fixed width looks much better on higher resolutions! So thanks, I like it as well. I hope most readers do too. And actually I'm a webmaster, and what you gave me kind of makes sense, but since it's very specific to Wikimedia and Wikia, it can be a bit confusing. Klow 21:09, May 25, 2010 (UTC)


 * Another thing: is it possible to reduce the width of the table found at Special:AllMessages to fit the new wiki width?... Klow 21:12, May 25, 2010 (UTC)


 * I tried several different things using Firebug, but could not change the width of the Allmessage table. For the image galleries for new files and categories, Wikia's HTML (not CSS) is hardcoded to display a 120 pixel wide thumbnail on those pages. example:




 * The part at the end of the image's url (120px-The_Fisherman.jpg) can't be changed. Using CSS, I could change the width of the thumbnail, but it wouldn't scale proportionally, so the image looked weird because it was essentially being stretched sideways.


 * Sorry I couldn't be more help this time. While I have gotten pretty good at troubleshooting CSS with Firebug, I wouldn't call myself an expert, so you might want to ask on the Community Central forum. I don't think there's anything that can be done about the thumbnail size, but maybe someone in Wikia land can figure out how to force the Allmessages table to display at a narrower width. JoePlay ( talk ) 16:43, June 1, 2010 (UTC)


 * That's too bad... Thanks anyway! Klow 16:59, June 1, 2010 (UTC)

Answers Logo
On the answers wiki, the old logo look really weird without a border. But then again, this is an obvious problem. You'll have a new logo designed by the time I'm done typing this, won't you? -- FiremanV2 21:53, May 25, 2010 (UTC)
 * I haven't seen much of the Answers wiki yet, Darkman 4 started it. Klow 21:54, May 25, 2010 (UTC)
 * Oh, I see. It still needs a new logo, having one that says "combine Overwiki" on "Half-Life Answers" doesn't really make any sense. -- FiremanV2 22:02, May 25, 2010 (UTC)
 * TBH, don't count on me too much for that Answers wiki... Klow 22:04, May 25, 2010 (UTC)
 * 'Kay. Do you by any chance have a version of the Overwiki logo without the text or something? I might try making one myself. -- FiremanV2 22:06, May 25, 2010 (UTC)
 * Of course I have. It's not like I deleted the PSD for no reason. I'll do something later. Klow 07:33, May 26, 2010 (UTC)

Admin
Done. Darkman 4 22:08, May 25, 2010 (UTC)
 * The CSS is fucked up. You should create a Portal / Portal 2 answers. Klow 07:30, May 26, 2010 (UTC)

Prima Guides
I discussed this long enough with my father, he is ready to buy the prima guides, they will be available to you on October 2010. But before I purchase them, what Half-Life prima guida you want me to buy : The PC version or Dreamcast version? B-MAN 17:20, May 26, 2010 (UTC)
 * Dreamcast? I don't think there would be much of a difference, other than the keys. -- FiremanV2 19:26, May 26, 2010 (UTC)
 * PC, of course. Tell your dad he's the best. ;) Klow 23:44, May 26, 2010 (UTC)

Wow.. just wow
Wow, Klow... you either do not have a life or are a machine designed for Wikia editing. I mean, the amount of work put into here by you is amazing. Seriously, keep up the good work.-----/THE GMoD - Admin - Slipknot Wiki\--- 17:35, May 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * Well, I used to have a lot of time on my hands. I have less now since I resumed working irl. In the past I did a lot that a bot could have done, so my real editcount should be slightly lower. But I dunno how I can take what you just said though. Is it nice or not? And there is always worse! Klow 17:52, May 28, 2010 (UTC)


 * I meant for it to be a complimant. Really, you are one of the most thorough people I met. You are exelent at what you do, I said it once and I will say it again. Keep up the good work. -----/THE GMoD - Admin - Slipknot Wiki\--- 17:55, May 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks. Indeed I take this project quite seriously. I'm quite content of the achievement and I'm glad that now that I won't have as much time as before what's done so far is satisfying enough to calm down on the edits. Klow 17:58, May 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * Your welcome, yeah I can not see really any way to improve the site. The way I see it the only real thing left to do is wait for Portal 2 and such to come out and then you will have some real new content. What do you see? Do you see Portal 2 coming out alone or in another orange box style package with Ep3?
 * Don't forget to sign. I'm pretty positive Ep3 won't come this year. Portal 2 is to be a standalone game. But there is still a lot to do on the wiki, as seen here. A lot of images are also needed. I have tons yet to upload. And my to-do list is not exactly short. Klow 18:03, May 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * I completely forgot to sign, sorry. I would help out, but in my signature you can see I got a little project myself that I am working on, best of luck though. -----/THE GMoD - Admin - Slipknot Wiki\--- 18:05, May 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * It's ok, I'm not alone. Good luck to you! And if I have a piece of advice for you: work on your logo. ;) Klow 18:24, May 28, 2010 (UTC)

File:Combine shotgun soldier.jpg
Just wondering. Do you have plans to replace this with the "clean" model from the May 26 update? - ZS 15:08, June 2, 2010 (UTC)
 * I guess. Klow 21:25, June 3, 2010 (UTC)

Black Mesa Incident
You'll be pleased to hear that I've finished my Black Mesa Incident article revamping. I'm still waiting on ShadowBroker44's battle template, and may incorporate a gallery to the article, given all the images I could have used, but other than that, it's done. I'll let you review before we decide if it's Featured or not, though I'm pretty happy with it. - Halo-343 18:42, June 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * Nice work, man. But, "battle template", what is it?... A new infobox? Klow 21:25, June 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * Did I say template? Yes, I meant to say "infobox", ShadowBroker44 was working on a four-sided battle infobox for the article, but I don't know if he's still doing it. - Halo-343 21:43, June 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * Technically, an infobox is a template. So basically, it's the same than the current one, but better?... Klow 07:24, June 4, 2010 (UTC)
 * Pretty much. Instead of depicting a two-sided battle, it depicts a four-sided battle, which is more fitting for the Black Mesa Incident. - Halo-343 10:11, June 4, 2010 (UTC)
 * Ok, good! Klow 17:56, June 4, 2010 (UTC)

Top ho!
You Sir, are nothing more than a proliffic editor. My reccomendation would be that you go get a life. --92.43.64.74 08:31, June 7, 2010 (UTC)
 * "Now listen here, Anon, there's no call for hurtful comments!" My own recommendation would be that you paid more attention in English class. Sans rancune hein, gamin ! Klow 08:34, June 7, 2010 (UTC)

RE: Custom skin not working
Hi Klow. Whenever you see the custom skin not displaying, it's a server issue (something to do with CSS cache), so not something that someone at the wiki "broke" or anything like that. When it happens, especially if it lasts for more than a few seconds, use Special:Contact to report it. There is a link to Contact at the bottom of every page, below the three spotlight images. JoePlay ( talk ) 16:44, June 7, 2010 (UTC)
 * Yeah, I know that, but even if nobody edits the CSS, you never know what may happen from the staff side... Klow 16:46, June 7, 2010 (UTC)

Yeah
Well I'm not a sir and there's still things to be discussed on his talk page. Tomboy Daisy 08:06, June 8, 2010 (UTC)
 * You're not a sir? Wow at last, some female touch brought to the wiki! See you on Gordon's talk page. Klow 08:08, June 8, 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks, lol. I'd also like to point out you have fanart on your userpage where the artist depicted Gordon as a clear redhead. Tomboy Daisy 08:10, June 8, 2010 (UTC)
 * Let's continue this conversation on Gordon's talk. Klow 08:11, June 8, 2010 (UTC)

Apology
Dear Klow, this is IZak10 apologizing for disregarding your image policy. I thought I was adding my photos in a different section and must've missed the Retail. I'm just used to wikis where the images aren't split in that many different ways. Sorry. --MattTonson 11:45, June 10, 2010 (UTC)IZak10

Deletion of File_talk:Steampowered_favicon.png
Hi--I'm just curious as to why you deleted File_talk:Steampowered_favicon.png. The only content on it was my suggestion that the icon be updated to match the Steam UI update. &mdash; SheeEttin 20:42, June 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * You know, I delete stuff here all the time. I quite asking myself "why" a long time ago... Klow 21:18, June 11, 2010 (UTC)