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Yo Man

Front page FA coding is off. Since you don't like anyone touching you special code, I figure I would tell you there is a problem rather than try, and inevitably fail, to fix it.--YabbaMyIcing^Talk 22:36, January 1, 2010 (UTC)

Fixed. Klow 22:41, January 1, 2010 (UTC)

Robot Grunt

Hey can you evaluate the article? I took out the overall fiction about what the entities names are and unneeded Sven coop info. Malekron 22:39, January 2, 2010 (UTC)

Ok I'll peer into it, thanks. Klow 13:32, January 3, 2010 (UTC)

Also what type of gun is it holding in the early variant? Malekron 14:49, January 3, 2010 (UTC)

It's irrelevant, I removed it. Klow 16:18, January 3, 2010 (UTC)

Hey should there be an article for the soldiers, snipers, Human Sargeant and the Goose 3 pilot or should it just be put in to a new sub section in the HECU article? Malekron 16:37, January 3, 2010 (UTC)

I've been considering splitting the HECU article for a while now, but I don't really know where to start... Klow 16:38, January 3, 2010 (UTC)

Why don't you start with the soldiers first. Malekron 17:05, January 3, 2010 (UTC)

Don't know which one really deserves it. I guess there's the sniper, the medic and the engineer. What else? Klow 17:09, January 3, 2010 (UTC)

The Human Sargeant and HECU soldiers are left and I found sound files linked to the Human Sargeant and a video of him fighting the player in what appears to be the beta Residue Processing here it is during 1:46. Malekron 19:17, January 3, 2010 (UTC)

Yeah, I forgot about this guy. Him and the weapon definitely deserve an article. I also have some screenshots of that part. Klow 00:23, January 4, 2010 (UTC)

Newbie Questions

Yeah, I actually was about uploading some more pics to add to the article, editing and trying things out took me quite some time though ^^'

I noticed you changed the links I added for reference to < ref > tags, should I always use them instead of the brackets [] when adding a reference link? Didn't notice anything about that on one of the help pages yet, so I figured I'd just ask

And one more thing, I'm not quite sure about those "cat" fields for image categories. The help page says I should just leave them blank rather then writing anything wrong. So, now that you created a MINERVA screenshots category is it correct if I type just
cat type=MINERVA Screenshots
in the summary field?

And one last thing ^^' Did I make correct use of the Gamescreenshot and Fairuse license when uploading the pic?

hope I don't bother you too much with asking all these questions... C.h.a.r.l.i. 02:07, January 3, 2010 (UTC)

So! For the ref links, you should always use the reflist system. For the external links, you should also put the title of the external page with its link. I didn't do it in the MINERVA page yesterday when I changed the thing, it was just a quick fix, but I more or less added to it now. {{Cite web}} should normally be used all the time for external links, but it's long to process, so we'll use simple links for now.

For the category fields, it's not that complicated. Actually just use what you see in existing images, that would be better than a lame explanation from me. I personally copy/paste all the time from existing stuff for the whole wiki. So for further MINERVA screenshots, just copy/paste what you see in the pic you have uploaded (since I fixed it), that'll be much easier. Also you should maybe remove the HUD from your screens, since it does not have anything to do with the subject (and especially when it's not in the game's original language). "cl_drawhud 0" is your friend for that, and, just in case, "impulse 200" will hide the weapon.

And for the license: perfect! ;-) It's just logical.

Overall don't worry, we're here to help, and we always help people like you who care for and respect the project. ;-) Klow 13:50, January 3, 2010 (UTC)

Alright, thanks for the answers! Didn't know you could actually edit the picture pages too, but copy & paste really makes the whole thing easy :)

About the pic, I actually found it on flickr but I might make a new one... ;) the others I have are from the Minerva Blog and show no HUD. And I noticed you changed the source from the flickr link to a link to the wiki entry, should I do the same for the rest of the pics or put the link to the Minerva Blog entry there?

Glad I got those licenses right ^^ C.h.a.r.l.i. 19:01, January 3, 2010 (UTC)

Always use the original source. Whenever you find a HL2 screenshot for example, its real source is always HL2. Klow 19:07, January 3, 2010 (UTC)

Half life Wikia in spanish (original)

(with translated it with a translator if you can not understand Spanish)

I would recommend to put (the wiki below) in minority languages through its section.

THIS!!!! Half life Wiki in Spanish

Please sign your comments. The official Spanish version already exists, and we already link to it. Please work on that wiki, or ask for a redirect. Duplicate wikis are complete nonsense to me. Klow 17:14, January 5, 2010 (UTC)

Lolwut changes

Hai Klow, You seem to be lacking a bit of grammar skillz. No offense, of course. I edited a page correcting "a HECU" to "an HECU". You reverted these changes. May I remind you it's always "an" before an abbreviation? Merlox 23:39, January 6, 2010 (UTC)

Well, I challenge you to write in French as I do in English and keep up a decent level in thousands of articles, my dear friend. I just applied the rule that an "an" before a word starting by H is most of the time incorrect. Klow 10:59, January 7, 2010 (UTC)

OK. You're right that if you had it non-abbreviated as Hazardous blah blah blah, it would be "a".. but abbreviations kinda sound wrong without the "an" to me, so whatever. Btw, this is Merlox, on a non-logged-in computer. 173.75.249.10 02:27, January 10, 2010 (UTC)

The rules and what sounds good to you are different things... Klow 12:13, January 10, 2010 (UTC)

Shitty vertigo image

Pls delete vertigo image I uploaded, I chose wrong one :D

Done.--YabbaMyIcing^Talk 02:54, January 7, 2010 (UTC)

Don't forget to sign, ШЛЫК! Funny I recognized you by the missing "the" before "wrong". ;-) Klow 10:56, January 7, 2010 (UTC)

thanks for

the welcome messege ^^ thanks --Darkchao700 20:16, January 8, 2010 (UTC)

G-man mumble 3 to 5

I just looked in to the G-man sound file and found some interesting discovers such as for G-man's 3rd mumble sounds like this "I want to give an offering" for the 4th mumble sounds like "I have wondered...so helpful" the middle part I couldn't identified as for the 5th mumble I've identified as "My employers approve". Originally at first it sounded with his speech "My employers groove". Pretty cool. Malekron 02:20, January 9, 2010 (UTC)

Interesting, where are these files? Are you referring to HL1 or 2? Klow 14:32, January 9, 2010 (UTC)

HL 1 in the valve sound folder. Malekron 17:06, January 9, 2010 (UTC)

Ok I'll peer into it. Klow 18:15, January 9, 2010 (UTC)

Your user page.

Don't you mean "expect" rather than "except" any mercy from us? JgcxCub 10:13, January 10, 2010 (UTC)

Oh yeah, thanks. Klow 11:57, January 10, 2010 (UTC)

Unregistered user vandalism

I've never actually reported someone on this site so I'm just going to you. Unregistered user 124.82.10.17 vandalized the Arlene article, putting "LOL"s in a section. A different user undid his vandalism. His LOL's can be seen here. Erickos 07:24, January 11, 2010 (UTC)

Re: Boxing Zombies

It didn't seem particularly relevant to the topic. I'll try to avoid "random edits", sorry. --Bramblepath 18:38, January 14, 2010 (UTC)

It's relevant to the evolution to the evolution of the HL2 Zombie, and the map is an interesting easter egg from the WC mappack. Any good pre-release Zombie screenshot is worthwhile. Klow 19:17, January 14, 2010 (UTC)

Need help?

I can help you create the DMC weapons articles. (PS : I'M BETTER THAN BEFORE). B-MAN 17:30, January 18, 2010 (UTC)

Darkman would rather have them in a list in the DMC article. Feel free to refer to him! Klow 00:39, January 19, 2010 (UTC)

Reuploading

Not that I wish to offense you, but why do you re-upload most of my screenshots? B-MAN 13:34, January 19, 2010 (UTC)

Such as? When I reupload a screenshot, it's mostly to provide a better quality version. Klow 14:00, January 19, 2010 (UTC)

Are some Barney lines voiced by a different actor in the leak?

My pal keeps saying that there are some Barney lines in the leak that were voiced by other actor than Mike Shapiro. He says that you told him about the case sometime ago in a steam chat. He also send me some sound files that sound obviously like Shapiro. I don't beleive that any other actor was ever considered. Could you please confirm/deny? Also if there really are some sound files voiced by another actor in the depths of the leak, could you tell which ones? — Unsigned comment by 77.93.97.180

Please sign your comments and/or register, I don't talk to anonymous robots. I don't think there's another voice actor for Barney in the leak files, but that doesn't mean it's not true. I haven't listened to every single sound file. Klow 10:22, January 20, 2010 (UTC)

Valve game wikis

Pls add w:c:ricochet:Ricochet Wiki to Valve game wikis on sidebar.

Also, your are going to 60000 edits! SiPlus 13:23, January 22, 2010 (UTC)

Damn, it's time to stop.

HD Battery

Again, my message.

Why did you deleted HD battery screenshot? The skin is made by Valve! SiPlus 13:28, January 22, 2010 (UTC)

I have no idea what you are talking about?... Klow 15:16, January 22, 2010 (UTC)

Deleted image of high definition battery texture from Half-Life SDK. [1] SiPlus 12:43, January 24, 2010 (UTC)

I remember now. This is just because you disrespected the image policy. You were even blocked a week for that. Klow 12:46, January 24, 2010 (UTC)

It's Valve's skin. It's not disrespecting image policy. Or all images on this wiki disrespecting image policy. SiPlus 13:34, January 24, 2010 (UTC)

It was not the image itself, it's related to the information template that was missing. Klow 13:36, January 24, 2010 (UTC)

Ok. I will add information about HD skin, but I will not upload images. SiPlus 14:32, January 24, 2010 (UTC)

You can add images, just respect the policy. Klow 14:37, January 24, 2010 (UTC)

Thumper

Congrats for your 60,000th edit!

This is the huge coding of the thumper I found in the SDK. There is no sign of the large version in this coding. — Unsigned comment by B-MAN

//========= Copyright © 1996-2005, Valve Corporation, All rights reserved. ============// // // Purpose: 'weapon' what lets the player controll the rollerbuddy. // // $Revision: $ // $NoKeywords: $ //=============================================================================//

1. include "cbase.h"
2. include "basehlcombatweapon.h"
3. include "NPCevent.h"
4. include "basecombatcharacter.h"
5. include "AI_BaseNPC.h"
6. include "player.h"
7. include "entitylist.h"
8. include "ndebugoverlay.h"
9. include "soundent.h"
10. include "engine/IEngineSound.h"
11. include "rotorwash.h"

// memdbgon must be the last include file in a .cpp file!!!

1. include "tier0/memdbgon.h"

ConVar thumpFrequency( "thumpfrequency", "2" ); ConVar thumpRadius( "thumpradius", "512" );

//========================================================= //========================================================= class CPortableThumper : public CBaseAnimating { DECLARE_CLASS( CPortableThumper, CBaseAnimating ); private:

void ThumpThink( void ); void ThumperUse( CBaseEntity *pActivator, CBaseEntity *pCaller, USE_TYPE useType, float value ); void Precache( void ); void Spawn( void );

int ObjectCaps( void ) { return FCAP_IMPULSE_USE; }

DECLARE_DATADESC(); };

LINK_ENTITY_TO_CLASS( portable_thumper, CPortableThumper );

void CPortableThumper::Precache( void ) { PrecacheModel( "models/fire_equipment/w_firehydrant.mdl" ); }

...too much code, see old edits...

It's portable thumper from Half-Life 2 Beta. There is no portable thumper in Half-Life 2 Retail. Stationery thumper uses other code. SiPlus 19:51, January 24, 2010 (UTC)

Again

The leak weapons coding is in the SDK, if you're interested, also there is no article about the sterilizer, there is an unused Barney sound talking about them. (I'm talking the device seen right in the begining of the chapter before surface tension.B-MAN 14:32, January 24, 2010 (UTC)

Sterilizer? What's that?... Klow 14:43, January 24, 2010 (UTC)

Sterilizer? Do you mean Stampeder? Stampeder is available only on concept art. SiPlus 19:53, January 24, 2010 (UTC)

"Sterilizer" is also the name the Combine use for their Sentry Gun. But B-MAN is talking about a device for the HL1 era, and the Stampeder is a creature from the HL2 era. I checked Questionable Ethics, and I see what you mean, B-MAN. So if you are sure for the name, feel free to create an article. It's true that some BM tech devices still need more detailed articles about them... Klow 21:37, January 24, 2010 (UTC)

Wha? Ok.

So, you removed a comment on my talk page, and I thought for a second you are going to remove my rollback rights because I haven't been in for a while. Good to see it's not the case.

I have however had to take some time off. I barely got time for the Thief wiki, and when I returned, I found myself in the crosshairs of a flame attack. I bit back, and we both were demoted form administrators. You cannot read it from here. Or here. Or this, either.

Big changes may be happening for me soon that will pull my attention, so you will have to forgive me. But, I really hope that it does. Lets just say I have test for two crime fighting organizations coming up next week. Big McLargeHuge 20:33, January 24, 2010 (UTC)

I removed that some time ago, because I thought it was about someone else. Someone didn't sign and I got confused. I already explained that, it's old stuff. And you don't have to justify yourself for the amount of time you can devote to a wiki, you are free to do anything you want IRL. ;-) Klow 21:28, January 24, 2010 (UTC)

Other HECU troops

Hey I found out the name for the medic and soldier in Adrian's squad. The name of the soldier beside Adrian's name is Benny (from the target name) and the Medic's name is Guido (from the target name). Malekron 16:06, January 26, 2010 (UTC)

O RLY? Cool! Where did you find that? Klow 16:08, January 26, 2010 (UTC)

I used the impulse 106/sv_cheats 1 at the beginning of Opfor and looked at the NPCs. Malekron 16:12, January 26, 2010 (UTC)

Oh, I didn't know that thing. Klow 16:23, January 26, 2010 (UTC)

And did you know that in the Op4 and BS that Gordon has an entity called monster_generic and also Rosenberg (when he is doing complex actions)? Malekron 00:54, January 28, 2010 (UTC)

Portal on HL wiki?

Just out of curiosity, why is all the stuff about Portal on the HL wiki? Doesn't it seem that Portal should have it's own wiki, or at least not have called this the Combineover wiki? I don't think the Combine is in Portal.--With care and happiness, 'Cut Off You Nose To Spider-Face450 DO IT! 23:22, January 27, 2010 (UTC)

Well the Combine are a concept from Half-Life 2, yet we also have HL1 stuff on here so the name doesn't prove much as a point for anything. We cover the entire HL universe on this wiki, and Portal is an integral part of it. For some examples: Portal takes place in the HL universe which that alone makes it worth covering, Aperture Science is mentioned in EP2 and will probably be a large plot point in EP3, and in-game Portal may even make reference to the Combine controlled world of HL2 and for sure makes references to Black Mesa.--YabbaMyIcing^Talk 02:22, January 28, 2010 (UTC)

It's hard to find a good name that shows we cover all these games. We cannot call the wiki "Half-Life Half-Life 2 Portal Wiki"... Despite its name it covers the whole HL universe, and if you didn't know Portal was part of it, you might not have played Ep2 nor Portal, or didn't read much about it... Portal has some duplicate wikis on Wikia, but there's not much content and it's very poorly written/organized - so not worth it at all. If you want to contribute to a Portal wiki, the best place is right here, and we'd be glad to welcome you. Klow 10:13, January 28, 2010 (UTC)

HL2 Beta?

Any idea where I can find a working HL2 beta, that I can (somewhat) play through all the way?

No. Klow 09:13, January 29, 2010 (UTC)

Early Robot Grunt Image

The location looks like its in the Black Mesa Transit System. Malekron 01:54, January 30, 2010 (UTC)

Yeah, or maybe a deathmatch map. Klow 01:58, January 30, 2010 (UTC)

Hey also do you have any clue of what is the type of sniper rifle held by the HECU snipers? Malekron 02:16, January 30, 2010 (UTC)

I just know it's a brush... Klow 11:03, January 30, 2010 (UTC)

Edits

Why did you undo my edits this time? --Crowbar 18:13, January 30, 2010 (UTC)

Spelling

If you go into the beta files, which i assume you have, go into bin, and there should be something called scenemanager.exe, in it click on odell. --Crowbar 16:59, January 31, 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for that, I'll have a look. Good find, btw. I don't know everything about the Beta and find something new almost every day! Klow 17:07, January 31, 2010 (UTC)

steam

Well, me and my brother share an account, and for some unknown reason, I think it's KoopaDude. Really, don't ask me why, i have no idea. But I'm not on much. --Crowbar 00:04, February 1, 2010 (UTC)

Added you. Steam can be very useful to resolve misunderstandings, share date more efficiently or just break the ice. Klow 12:42, February 1, 2010 (UTC)

Beta

Would it be possible for you to tell me where you got the beta, my version is sorta corrupted... Thanks! --Crowbar 23:19, February 1, 2010 (UTC)

I never revealed that on the wiki, and I won't, sorry... I guess overtime people have customized things, and sometimes badly, so you might have neither the Anon nor the Russian. Klow 00:17, February 2, 2010 (UTC)

Canonicty of Black Mesa

How conjectural is the information from the mod Black Mesa? Should it be treated as correct and canon? --Bramblepath 17:51, February 2, 2010 (UTC)

Obviously, this is everything but canon. We'll see when Valve adopts it and sells it like for TF or DoD. Klow 18:27, February 2, 2010 (UTC)

Haha, okay. I just wanted clarification. To be honest, I wouldn't be surprised if Valve did start retailing it. It wouldn't be much of a credit to that fact that it was all volunteer work, though.

I bet many of the BM devs will be hired by Valve, so it might be a win-win case in the end. Klow 19:27, February 2, 2010 (UTC)

Combine's age

Hey is there any approximation of how old the Combine is by Marc Laidlaw? Malekron 23:49, February 2, 2010 (UTC)

Not that I know of. Klow 01:17, February 3, 2010 (UTC)

Operation Black Mesa

Ok, I'll upload the rest of the images following your style. I'm glad to see you liked them. Spockjedi 11:29, February 3, 2010 (UTC)

It's not a proper copy/paste yet, but at least it's complete! Klow 12:16, February 3, 2010 (UTC)

Umm what?

http://half-life.wikia.com/wiki/Black_Mesa,_and_epic_joke.

I don't think they understand what a Wiki is. --Bramblepath 19:19, February 3, 2010 (UTC)

Well, do you? You gave an external link linking back to the wiki instead of an internal link (and that didn't like to the related article), and you forgot to sign to boot! :-P Klow 17:40, February 3, 2010 (UTC)

Heh, innocent mistakes. ;) What I meant was not really getting the "encyclopedia" basis for wikis. --Bramblepath 19:19, February 3, 2010 (UTC)

Yeah I got your point. I deleted that nonsense without reading beyond the first line.

Operation Black Mesa

Hey I've sent the OBM logo via PM on OBM forums. — Unsigned comment by Spockjedi

Don't forget to sign, and thanks, I answered. Klow 00:42, February 4, 2010 (UTC)

Rollerwand

Scripts/weapon_rollerwand.txt — Unsigned comment by Crowbar

Don't forget to sign, and thanks, I'll have a look! Klow 00:42, February 4, 2010 (UTC)

Mr Valve and (Op4 + Blueshift) and some HL1 beta

Yeah Mr. Valve (including the Gearbox motion picture) was in the intro phase in previous versions, now it doesn't look like he is on it. Also I found a model linked to the Robot Grunt named rgib.mdl with the appearance of the cogwheel. Finally a soundfile linked to the Human Sargeant which features the chaingun firing, spinning up and slowing down, and apparently it could have been fired in bursts all of the sounds are in "hassault". Malekron 22:43, February 3, 2010 (UTC)

Yeah, "hassault" is his sound folder. I'll create his article soon, when I'm content about the best title to choose. And "rgib.mdl" is obviously a Robot Grunt gib. Klow 00:42, February 4, 2010 (UTC)

Undoing my work.

Why was my article on Toxic Waste removed? It's more than just a reoccurring theme, it's a recurring physical hazard in both HL1 & 2, a product of Black Mesa (& probably the combine) yet it doesn't get an article while the "Xen Healing Pool" does despite having almost no information about it. Then there's the time when you removed the game entity information for monster_vortigaunt despite it already being in the trivia section. My mere comment on the [Fast Walker] resembling [Skitch] was removed twice without reason. I'm sure there is more that was undone that is no longer viewable from my ip history. Why? — Unsigned comment by The Dias

That Fast Walker comment was misplaced (most talk pages are just a complete mess where nobody cares about structure, signing, and revive conversations dead long ago), then I decided I don't really care. And nobody can remove stuff from your IP history. For the Vort, I never read the full article (it is still to clean up), so I didn't know about that. For the toxic waste, let's keep it as a redirect for now. Don't get all worked up about this, this is just a wiki, a hobby we are doing for free and that has no real consequences on anything. And bear in mind that as a user, I also make mistakes quite often, so I apologize for any bad move from me. Many admins say "I'm right, you're wrong" and block you if you answer, I never do that. Klow 10:49, February 4, 2010 (UTC)

Oh, ok, I was just wondering if I was doing something wrong.--The Dias 07:01, February 6, 2010 (UTC)

Literary references

"Raising the Bar" is often listed as an appearance on some articles. Would it alright to denote it as a book, to clarify that Raising the Bar isn't a game? --Bramblepath 20:32, February 6, 2010 (UTC)

What do you mean? Add something to the appearances? Klow 22:01, February 6, 2010 (UTC)

I mean, where Raising the Bar is listed as an appearance, would it be okay to add (Literary appearance)? --Bramblepath 22:28, February 6, 2010 (UTC)

That would be kinda redundant, because it's obviously literary. If one wants to know what RtB is, just click the link. We list any official source, whether it is a game or not (the other non-game appearance I can think of is ApertureScience.com). If one day Valve releases another Rtb, we'll just put its name without any other mention. Wookieepedia for instance (I copied many layout stuff from there) doesn't mention what kind of source it is, while it can be a film, a book, a game, a comic, or a TV series episode. We need to have that section as simple as possible. Any other detail should be found after clicking the link. Klow 23:17, February 6, 2010 (UTC)

I suppose that makes sense. Thanks for clearing that up --Bramblepath 23:24, February 6, 2010 (UTC)

No problem. At some point I thought about making a difference between appearing in RtB in a text or an image, but that just overcomplicate things. Klow 23:40, February 6, 2010 (UTC)

Hiding weapons?

Is there a console command that will sheath/hide the weapon? --Bramblepath 16:03, February 8, 2010 (UTC)

Of course, I use it like systematically. Hiding the HUD is also good. It can be achieved in GoldSrc as well as Source. See here: Help:Images#Useful console tweaks. Klow 16:21, February 8, 2010 (UTC)

Ah, okay. Thanks! --Bramblepath 16:37, February 8, 2010 (UTC)

"ai_disable" is often very useful but I was never able to find it in GoldSrc. I don't know if it even exists. Klow 16:39, February 8, 2010 (UTC)

I knew about the "notarget", however it doesn't seem to work on the HECU snipers. Does the "ai_disable" command disable standard "idle" animations? — Unsigned comment by Bramblepath

Yeah, some entities like "func_turret" (the GoldSrc tanks, the HECU Sniper, etc. even the Xen Tree) do not care about notarget. "Ai_disable" mostly freezes the NPC in its current animation, but as I said, it doesn't work in GoldSrc. Klow 16:50, February 8, 2010 (UTC)

halflife2.fgd

It should be located in the root/bin --Crowbar 23:38, February 8, 2010 (UTC)

Thanks, found it. Klow 23:44, February 8, 2010 (UTC)

My edit have been reverted.

I want to know,why?I will accept that some of them ARE bad but some of'em were good.I think.I am requesting evidence for my bad edits.(What?Anyway..)Please answer - Bling1907

It's mostly your spelling and the relevance of those said edits. And, just in case, don't take it personally. Klow 10:48, February 12, 2010 (UTC)

Manta Ray

Hey since it has an entity in Decay why not name it after the model name or NPC name? Malekron 15:52, February 13, 2010 (UTC)

Flyer? Klow 16:16, February 13, 2010 (UTC)

Isn't that is the model and/or NPC's in Decay? Malekron 23:09, February 13, 2010 (UTC)

Also I read the Lambda complex article and it said there was a Mechanized Infantry Repair Bay, is it a possible nod to the cut robot grunt? Malekron 17:01, February 14, 2010 (UTC)

Dunno, I still have to review that article. Klow 19:03, February 14, 2010 (UTC)

Some help

Hi, Klow :) Tell me, please, when you corresponded with Stephen Bahl? I mean this post (thanks you for it :) There is date on 16.11.2009, but i don't know, how for a long time there was a correspondence in Facebook. I want to add that new info in Race X article in russian Wikipedia and i need reference... 95.181.12.193 10:56, February 15, 2010 (UTC)

Hey there. Here are the details: I sent him a private message on Facebook on April 5, 2009, and he answered on November 13, 2009 (I had completely forgotten about it at that point!). I asked him my questions on the same day and he answered on November 16, 2009. But the problem with private messages you cannot give them as source on Wikipedia, since the proof cannot be accessed (while here readers have to take my word for it). So do as you like! Klow 13:06, February 15, 2010 (UTC)

So, because i'm asked, that you left the message here :) Probably, date is not so important, just sometimes i have kinks :) Gracias! Happy Valentin's Day, i wish you Episode Three :) 95.181.12.193 14:20, February 15, 2010 (UTC)

Ah, you want to use my talk page as the source? Be careful then, because when I archive the current messages the link will change. I also wish you Episode Three, and wish us Black Mesa as well. ;-) Klow 14:27, February 15, 2010 (UTC)

Realy? Hm... Mierda... Unforeseen Consequences ) You can update that post? Just left there the year? Please, amigo :)95.181.12.193 14:38, February 15, 2010 (UTC)

What? Remove the day and month? Klow 14:59, February 15, 2010 (UTC)

No, no. IN the post. Somewhere... 95.181.12.193 15:02, February 15, 2010 (UTC)

Write it there. 95.181.12.193 15:03, February 15, 2010 (UTC)

You mean on the forums? Klow 15:46, February 15, 2010 (UTC)

Mmm... No, not forums... Sorry, i be on friendly terms with English, but i'm not Advisor... ) I mean... you can edit your post, don't you? Just write there the year 2009, in the post itself, somewhere... That will be known concrete year of the correspondence, not only creation date of the post. 95.181.12.193 16:09, February 15, 2010 (UTC)

Forums? No forums? You just told me both. Anyway, it's done, check it. And where are you from exactly?... Klow 23:58, February 15, 2010 (UTC)

Gracias! :) Catch me later in Black Mesa Source and i'll buy you beer! :) 95.181.12.193 05:13, February 16, 2010 (UTC)

(from Russia. Last month here is very cold...) 95.181.12.193 05:27, February 16, 2010 (UTC)

Ok, because your use of Spanish confused me. Klow 11:05, February 16, 2010 (UTC)

Brink

Hey I just found on wikipedia Valve is distributing this game [2]. Malekron 02:23, February 16, 2010 (UTC)

BrokenRedirects

Special:BrokenRedirects See, we didnt forget about you. Uberfuzzy 22:39, February 16, 2010 (UTC)

I know, I was just patient. :) But I still see 3 items in the list, why? Klow 22:44, February 16, 2010 (UTC)

M-83 and HL2 grenade

Why do you removing info about M-83 from MK3A2 Grenade article? SiPlus 14:13, February 17, 2010 (UTC)

Adding a page for my mod

I'm working on a mod, and i have quite some work done, but until i can get some my voice actors together i have all this mostly finished work just lying around. So i was planning on making a wiki page. Making a page for my mod is it something i have to do by myself using the page layout template or is it something I have to contact you about in order to get access?--FunkyMonk202 04:22, February 19, 2010 (UTC)

I responded to him. Darkman 4 05:26, February 19, 2010 (UTC)

FunkyMonk, we answered on your talk page. Klow 12:06, February 19, 2010 (UTC)

Anti-aliasing

How do you antialiasing images? What program you're using? Or you're antialiasing by hand? SiPlus 12:26, February 20, 2010 (UTC)

I antialiasing my games with a override in my graphik card options. It's writted on the page Help:Images. Klow 12:46, February 20, 2010 (UTC)

Found it in NVIDIA Control Panel. Thanks for information. I won't upload non-antialiased images anymore. Topic is closed. SiPlus 12:58, February 20, 2010 (UTC)

You won't be able to play/view models without it now. ;-) Klow 13:05, February 20, 2010 (UTC)

Why I won't able to play and view models without antialiasing now? I set "Application-controlled" for games and "Override any application settings" for HLMV. Also, how do you converting text into SVG lines? I haven't found this option in Inkscape. SiPlus 13:36, February 20, 2010 (UTC)

Because you will get used to it, and love it, and realize how ugly your games were before, so there won't be no turning back for you. ;-) As for SVGs, I don't use Inkscape, so I don't know. In Illustrator, it's just left click on the text, then "create outlines". Klow 13:40, February 20, 2010 (UTC)

Ok. And the last message in topic. Why do you resizing images to lower resolution? What's point? SiPlus 13:49, February 20, 2010 (UTC)

Most of the time to lessen the JPG artefacts left by screenshots taken in Source. I also brighten them, crop them, and improve sharpness. Klow 13:51, February 20, 2010 (UTC)

Dr. Breen's relationship part

I do my best on it.Will you go and check it out? - Bling1907

Use the four "~" to have your signature automatically added to your messages. And I'll check it out, of course. ;-) Klow 15:22, February 20, 2010 (UTC)

E3_end images are uploaded

You can now remove "all e3 end pics" string for Todo section on your page. SiPlus 17:55, February 21, 2010 (UTC)

I Blocked SiPlus

For a day just to stop him. As you will see, he kept using the bot program and still does not have our auths. I know you will speak on his talk page so I will let the conversation continue there.--YabbaMyIcing^Talk 07:45, February 22, 2010 (UTC)

Block him until he'll be at least 16 :D --ШЛЫК 07:53, February 22, 2010 (UTC)

Lol. That's another matter altogether. You know Klow, he very well may do that.--YabbaMyIcing^Talk 07:57, February 22, 2010 (UTC)

I want to ask..

Was the persons wrong with Breen's relationships?I want to fix up my failures so..answer to my talk page please. User:Bling1907

Leaked Content

Is there anywhere that i can legally download the Leaker beta content.I know MI has it but I need it for my mod and they are unwilling to share, even if they didn't make it. which i see as kinda dumb but.--FunkyMonk202 02:38, February 23, 2010 (UTC)

Leak models have different versions, so you won't be able to use them in your mod anyway. Hgrunt 10:28, February 23, 2010 (UTC)

What do you mean? then how did the Missing Information people do it? plus i copy pasted their models into my own folder for the time being just to play around with them and they work perfectly for me.--FunkyMonk202 06:33, February 27, 2010 (UTC)

MI modifies their models to work on the current version of Source or remakes them completely. True leaked models run on a very old version of the source engine that almost completely has been rendered obsolete. Only the complete playable beta has an even somewhat intact early version of the Source engine and there are no tools to modify it.--YabbaMyIcing^Talk 08:15, February 27, 2010 (UTC)

Well actually there are tools. The Source SDK is more or less in the leak, so you can fix leak maps with the early Hammer found there, and compile them for the leak HL2, so that you don't have to convert any models and have the real intended atmosphere (so that means no over the top HDR for which these maps weren't designed), but ppl who don't have the leak won't be able to play your maps. If you want to use leak models in a mod in the current Source engine, you have to use models converted to the current Source engine. So you either do it yourself by decompiling then recompiling them, or use the existing MI models (and they include really a few of all the leak models - around 2680 models vs. 560...), or models converted by other gamers (I know there are some on the Gmod website). So in a nutshell you cannot download it legally. There is only one "official" version of that old Source engine, and it was given publicly only in the leak. Klow 10:25, February 27, 2010 (UTC)

So there is no possible way, even if it is the old source sdk, i mean i can take matters into my own hands and personally decompile and recompile the models, and what about the textures? because those should work for the new and old source no? if not what do i have todo to get them to work? fix the .vmt files?--FunkyMonk202 00:31, March 2, 2010 (UTC)

Textures sometimes work without changes, but often they need adjustment. But it's really beyond my expertise, you should ask specialized people, maybe here (just translate the website with Google for registering, then ask in the English forums). Klow 13:13, March 3, 2010 (UTC)

Achievements Icons

What about changing size of achievement icons in galleries to 64x64? Current 140x140 versions are blur. SiPlus 15:04, February 24, 2010 (UTC)

I see what you mean, but unfortunately I don't think you can change the size of a specific image within a gallery. You have to change the size of all images in the gallery tag, which we won't do. Klow 15:11, February 24, 2010 (UTC)

HVR

The Apache doesn't use the HVR model for its rockets. Darkman 4 21:44, February 25, 2010 (UTC)

Actually it does, I checked. ;-) Klow 22:55, February 25, 2010 (UTC)

Captions

Would you like to improve captions of my screenshots in the Borealis and Odell articles? Hgrunt 16:05, February 26, 2010 (UTC)

Yeah I'll soon get to it. Thanks for those. Klow 16:06, February 26, 2010 (UTC)

"Entity" field

Why do you placing console commands in Entity infobox field? "Entities" and "console commands" words meaning different things. It will be better if there will be separated "Entity" and "Console command to spawn" fields in infobox. SiPlus 10:08, March 3, 2010 (UTC)

I do placing them when we don't have an entity; I obviously know they are different things. I'll have DØG rename the fields. Klow 11:07, March 3, 2010 (UTC)

Every object has entity. For example, scout car uses entity prop_vehicle_jeep with parameters set for jeep, but can be spawned by ch_createjeep command. SiPlus 13:01, March 6, 2010 (UTC)

You're right, silly of me. Anyway, is the new field name good for you? Klow 13:13, March 6, 2010 (UTC)

Good. SiPlus 09:55, March 8, 2010 (UTC)

Turrets

It would be better if all the articles about HECU stationary turrets, including the one about the M198 Howitzer, were merged. I don't see the point in having a separate article about such a minor thing as the Dam Turret. Hgrunt 12:30, March 3, 2010 (UTC)

We tend to have separate articles on each different weapon. As long as a weapon is different, it should have its article, and the M198 is very different compared to the dam turret. This wiki is about the HL universe, so we can allow us to expand on many subjects, and avoid long, confusing lists as much as possible. In the past most turrets and sentry guns on the wiki were not properly separated, and it's much less confusing now. It's worse on other wikis like the GTA wiki, where there are create articles about anything. So we could have an article about Northern Petrol, Veikko, the first Scanner to be seen in HL2 or any other random stuff, so I guess we are not the worst in that field. Klow 13:10, March 3, 2010 (UTC)

New ASCII pic

Now it's coloured and with some notes. Check it out: http://www.hl-inside.ru/images/news/HL2EP3ARGcolornew2.gif ШЛЫК 17:01, March 3, 2010 (UTC)

Yeah I saw that earlier today. I'll soon add the new pics on the page - I might even create an new table for them. Klow 17:27, March 3, 2010 (UTC)

New Portal Ending

Valve updated Portal today to modify the ending.

http://www.xfire.com/video/2393cf/ Darkman 4 23:06, March 3, 2010 (UTC)

Oh, snap. Aperture Science Robots. We are so screwed. D:

Anyway, what's "valuable asset retrieval" mean? --Fireman V2 23:46, March 3, 2010 (UTC)

Maybe obtaining something of worth but anyway, Klow you know in the Portal Updates page where the last Cave entry says "...Furthermore I'd like to inform everybody wearing a blue shirt today that your fired...". A possible nod to the Citizen? Also this image in between the Heart and GLaDOS looks like a security camera. Malekron 22:45, March 4, 2010 (UTC)

Ratman

There's an account for a mister "Drattmann" with the password "h0nee" on the ARG BBS. Apparently, a Doug Rattmann maintains GLaDOS. --65.100.114.216 20:33, March 5, 2010 (UTC)

Nice! I'll soon process that info here. Thanks, dear anon. ;-) Klow 20:35, March 5, 2010 (UTC)

You're welcome. I may have gotten the pass wrong, and there's a lot more info out there. I'm actually "Fireman V2", but I'm on a school computer and can't be bothered to log in. --65.100.114.216 20:42, March 5, 2010 (UTC)

Oh God, not him again... :P Klow 20:59, March 5, 2010 (UTC)

 :/ You do recognize the significance of the surname Rattmann, correct? --Fireman V2 22:38, March 5, 2010 (UTC)

Damn I still have a lot to do on that goddamn updates page. Klow 22:44, March 5, 2010 (UTC)

Indeed. It's hard to update a page when there's still new information coming in all the time. — Unsigned comment by Fireman V2

Oh, if you thought I was pestering you to update the page, I wasn't. I was just asking if you saw the possible connection between "Rattmann" and "Ratman". --Fireman V2 00:05, March 7, 2010 (UTC)

It's ok. They may be the same person, we'll see! Klow 00:13, March 7, 2010 (UTC)

Trailer Articles

I'm just inquiring as to whether or not we should create articles for trailers, as they do reflect on how the game was in development and such, and I know many other wikis have trailer articles. - Halo-343 17:48, March 6, 2010 (UTC)

Why not, this could be a great addition one day. But why don't we improve what's already there first?... Klow 17:50, March 6, 2010 (UTC)

Seems fair enough. What improving to you have in mind? - Halo-343 18:10, March 6, 2010 (UTC)

Just in case, don't get me wrong and don't think I want to secure a despotic hold on the addition of articles about the trailers, but what exists simply really needs improving. So now that it's clear on that end, you might be interested in the Cleanup Project, dedicated to the articles to fix. I worked hard on the Black Mesa related articles (mostly consisting of splitting, fixing, expanding and correcting the BMRF article to make way to the mod that is not close to be finished, so I guess now we should concentrate our efforts on the articles related to Portal, and have them all cleaned up for Portal 2. While all Portal related articles to be fixed are listed on the Cleanup Project page, the Aperture navigation template will give you a quicker link to them all (so then the cleanup template above them will directly tell you if the article needs to be fixed). But start by reading the Cleanup Project to see how to proceed. Thanks! Klow 18:21, March 6, 2010 (UTC)

Portal 2 Scans

http://i45.tinypic.com/153o6xc.jpg http://i48.tinypic.com/29yqfx1.jpg http://i48.tinypic.com/f1k1fb.jpg http://i45.tinypic.com/27x49dc.jpg http://i48.tinypic.com/2nro515.jpg http://i45.tinypic.com/b5jsc6.jpg

Darkman 4 07:09, March 7, 2010 (UTC)

...Mother of God. That was amazing to read.--YabbaMyIcing^Talk 08:15, March 7, 2010 (UTC)

I came. Klow 09:28, March 7, 2010 (UTC)

LOL Hgrunt 09:50, March 7, 2010 (UTC)

What magazine is that btw? Klow 10:08, March 7, 2010 (UTC)

Game Informer. Darkman 4 10:09, March 7, 2010 (UTC)

I thought it was it, but I got confused since they talked about the april edition. But then I remembered most of these magazines are often related to the next month. Meh. Klow 10:17, March 7, 2010 (UTC)

SPAM!

Some genious spamed Ivan the Space Biker page with "jake likes penis! pwned" part.Please fix it. - Bling1907

Couldn't you fix it yourself? Hgrunt 11:25, March 7, 2010 (UTC)

And use the four "~" to sign?... ;-) Klow 11:34, March 7, 2010 (UTC)

Gameplay tricks

Will it be good if we'll write some articles about Half-Life 2 gameplay tricks such as bunnyhopping or portal bumping? SiPlus 16:18, March 8, 2010 (UTC)

In the game articles. Let's not delve too much on things already well covered on every single HL website while many other existing subjects here are in dire need of attention. Klow 16:20, March 8, 2010 (UTC)

Two Portal-related pages ready for review

• Aperture Science Weighted Storage Cube
• Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device
  Darkman 4 08:49, March 9, 2010 (UTC)

Aah, the good ol' times. Thanks, great! Klow 10:40, March 9, 2010 (UTC)

Protection template fail

Fix "protected page" template. Article icons now places inside article area, not in header. SiPlus 16:27, March 9, 2010 (UTC)

You might want to press F5, it works fine for me. Klow 16:30, March 9, 2010 (UTC)

May 15th Retcon

About you reverting my edits and then re-adding it to the timeline along with a note that it has been retconned, since it has been retconned, it shouldn't even be in the timeline. That's what a retcon is, removal of editing of continuity, therefore this retconned fact has no place in the timeline. - Halo-343 16:36, March 11, 2010 (UTC)

Hey I know what a retcon is, I was the first to bring the concept to this wiki. It's just that I added that thing in many other parts of the wiki, and removing it from there is not enough. I didn't check the changes you made to Gordon's and Kleiner's articles, but adapting the facts is not a simple task. They have to be adapted in every article they are featured. Klow 16:53, March 11, 2010 (UTC)

Well, I'll get right on that, if it's okay. - Halo-343 17:02, March 11, 2010 (UTC)

Ok, so first, you should search the wiki for that particular date in every article, and adapt it. And on the timeline, I'd say we keep the date, and say something like "This day was originally Gordon Freeman's first day of work, but it was removed/retconned in HL2 and its episodes", or smth like that. Of course, any other day would remain, the only changing is for Gordon's first day. What do you think? Klow 17:13, March 11, 2010 (UTC)

Perhaps we could add a section at the end of the article for date retcons such as Gordon's first day and the amount of time he spent in stasis? - Halo-343 17:23, March 11, 2010 (UTC)

I'd rather have these facts near their related dates, for clarity. Klow 17:29, March 11, 2010 (UTC)

Portal: The Flash Version

Is it OK to make a page on the Flash Version of Portal? It's non-canon, but it's related to Portal: Still Alive. — Unsigned comment by Carbonox Infernox Ratchet

Yes it is. But only because it's a notable mod. Its relation to canon is not a good reason. Klow 21:19, March 15, 2010 (UTC)

Portal Cake

Can you help me make an article for the cake? It's not that helpful when the article leads to GLaDOS's page and just shows the ingredients. Carbonox Infernox Ratchet 14:02, March 15, 2010 (UTC)

re Portal ARG ( which is locked, so I can't fix it )

the description of the two "chicken-skeleton" robots, holding hands, seems backwards: The female robot in Portal had balls.

Therefore, the robot on the left, a ball with limbs, is probably female.

The robot on the right, therefore, probably isn't.

From the description to the image's right, the page indicates the opposite?

Anyways, thanks for an awesome site, cataloguing the catastrophically hilarious humour of the Valve-crew ( ambidextrous pointers? aerial faith plates? ) ... damn ...

If only they didn't make the imagiary of the games they make be filled with horror, I'd love to be playing...

Anyhow, your site is a good substitute, for us who can't take any more horror, to enjoy the bizarritude of it all.

Thanks & blessings, Unsigned comment by 174.115.224.115

Please add signatures to your messages. Do you even know Portal storyline? If not, please learn it and then edit. The robot is called GLaDOS. Every image description on Portal ARG page is correct. SiPlus 09:19, March 16, 2010 (UTC)

MediaWiki:Description

Hi Klow. I noticed that Combine OverWiki didn't have a customized MediaWiki:Description, which provides metadata information, so I just edited it. Feel free to tweak it as you see fit. JoePlay<staff /> (talk) 18:16, March 18, 2010 (UTC)

Oh. Thanks for that. I'll peer into it. Klow 22:44, March 18, 2010 (UTC)

Dr. Arne Magnusson retcon

Could you please take a look at Talk:Half-Life and Portal universe? I've asked there why you reverted a change I made, and I gave some reasons why I did that change. Thanks! :) --CrazyTerabyte 08:30, March 21, 2010 (UTC)

I dunno, I'm overworked here most of the time. Just too much data goes through my head. Just readd your text or smth. Klow 11:09, March 21, 2010 (UTC)

I see you moved Retcons to a separate page, and included that text in this new page. Thanks! (feel free to delete this section from your user page, as it's already solved) --CrazyTerabyte 05:41, March 28, 2010 (UTC)

Talk pages are never deleted. Once it has been said, it's too late! ;-) The retcon list has been greatly expanded these last months, and had turned in ugly proseline. And after the many recent retcons, I thought they finally deserved a page. Klow 11:47, March 28, 2010 (UTC)

HL Decay PC port

Is PC port of Half-Life Decay canon? Should I use PCSX2 to take Decay screenshots? SiPlus 12:24, March 21, 2010 (UTC)

You can take screens in the PC port. It has a few changes, but overall it's the same. Anyway we warn readers in the image category, and most screens now found around the web are from the PC port. As long as your game has antialiasing and as long as you save your screens in a decent jpg compression, it's ok. Klow 12:42, March 21, 2010 (UTC)

Alien Controller Concept Art

Hey do you know any concept art of the alien controller? Malekron 00:20, March 23, 2010 (UTC)

Unfortunately, nothing. Otherwise it'd already be on the page, obviously. The closest is here. It might also have stemmed from this guy... Klow 08:37, March 23, 2010 (UTC)

Source particle benchmark

I think that the source particle benchmark deserves its own article. It has some info on early stages of the Episode Two development, most notably an early background image, and script files suggesting that there were two characters, Fred and Cyril, which were subsequently cut from the retail game. Hgrunt 13:37, March 23, 2010 (UTC)

You're right. It was deleted, I restored it. Feel free to complete it, and create what needs to be. Can you? You know how I'm always overworked here. ;-) Klow 13:45, March 23, 2010 (UTC)

The Tripmine and Overwatch Soldiers

Aren't they different? Malekron 21:12, March 24, 2010 (UTC)

???? Klow 21:27, March 24, 2010 (UTC)

The Combine variant and the HECU variant aren't they different? Malekron 14:30, March 25, 2010 (UTC)

Ah, that makes more sense now. Well yeah they are. Do you suggest we should have two separate articles?... Klow 14:33, March 25, 2010 (UTC)

Yes. Malekron 14:39, March 25, 2010 (UTC)

Do it, then! Klow 14:40, March 25, 2010 (UTC)

About my Suppression Device pics

Well, I tried putting the licensing on the two pictures I submitted, since I forgot to put it by mistake. By the way, when I put the licensing on the picture (which is I took it myself, and by editing the image page), it weirdly changed the template saying that it has no license to blank. Can you help me with this problem? --TFGamer2120 10:14, March 26, 2010 (UTC)

We all take the picture ourselves, that doesn't matter, that still belongs to Valve, so it's always fair use. The process about images is explained in your policy, did you read it? It can be found at Special:Upload. If you are confused with this, just take an existing screenshot (of the Beta, so that is already sourced and categorized) and copy/paste its information on your screens. Klow 11:07, March 26, 2010 (UTC)

I got something for you!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVbJZr668P0 Hope it will give you some infos. B-MAN 11:05, March 26, 2010 (UTC)

Sorry, nothing new... Klow 11:20, March 26, 2010 (UTC)

Oh really, play attention to the beta M40A1, I don't even think it is one. It ressembles more to a G3. B-MAN 17:29, March 26, 2010 (UTC)

Ah yeah, it is different! Klow 19:38, March 26, 2010 (UTC)

Plus the G3 uses the SAW HUD icon at 0:26. Malekron 19:53, March 26, 2010 (UTC)

Alien Grunt Weapons

Hey should there be an articles about the Alien Chainsaw and Alien Spore Launcher? Malekron 23:05, March 27, 2010 (UTC)

The spore launcher and alien assault rifle made it into the hivehand, but indeed the Alien Organic Chainsaw deserves an article. Klow 00:06, March 28, 2010 (UTC)

Block

Why do you keep blocking me?--STANCHRISRADU 15:21, March 29, 2010 (UTC)

Huh? I blocked you only once, and for a good reason, and it was long ago. So I don't get it. Klow 15:28, March 29, 2010 (UTC)

I didn't know you guys are so pretentious at pictures! I enjoy 99% the pictures on a site. --STANCHRISRADU 15:29, March 29, 2010 (UTC)

We are not "pretentious", we are organized. Other wikis use the same system, and it works fine. Klow 15:31, March 29, 2010 (UTC)

Then what was wrong with my pictures and edits? I didn't write something unreal or post any pictures which do not include the game.--STANCHRISRADU 15:33, March 29, 2010 (UTC)

I blocked you in July 2009, it was long ago - I don't even remember it, I just saw it in the log. It seems you disrespected the image policy, that's all. Klow 15:37, March 29, 2010 (UTC)

But I have been blocked recently again. If it's not you, then sorry. I just posted two pictures. Taken from Raising the Bar. I thought that if I use more pictures, it will attract people. I usually look at photos. Thats all. I didnt want to ruin you work or other admins work. If you usually discuss before putting a picture on the Wiki, then I am sorry and I will ask the admins from now on. --STANCHRISRADU 15:43, March 29, 2010 (UTC)

Ask the admins? Well, I am one. So it seems you are the one who uploaded the low quality concept art image of an early scanner that we already had for ages. All concept art images from Rtb have been on the wiki forever, so no need to add low quality duplicates. But you might have done it with another account, am I right? Because the "STANCHRISRADU" account has only been blocked once, and in July 2009. And please add your signature after your text, not before. Klow 15:52, March 29, 2010 (UTC)

Yes. My actual account that I am writing now is with capital letters. I thought Stanchrisradu and STANCHRISRADU are one and the same. I am sorry for the confusion. Now I understand.So theyțre different. Because I have deleted the other account. I will ask if you have any pictures before I upload some. P.S You have all RTB pictures?--STANCHRISRADU 15:58, March 29, 2010 (UTC)

You never thought about having a look at our Rtb article first?... Klow 15:59, March 29, 2010 (UTC)

I have watched it now. You are right. I will ask you from now on if I want to put a picture or edit something. I wanna be part of this wiki because I consider myself the #1 Half-Life Fan(I know almost everything). — Unsigned comment by STANCHRISRADU

Great! We need passionate fans, although I'm not sure I get what you mean by "I know almost everything". And you don't have to ask all the time about doing anything, being careful is enough. Klow 16:07, March 29, 2010 (UTC)

That is cool. Oh and before I forget, I like the game so I learned almost every detail of the franchise. — Unsigned comment by STANCHRISRADU

Don't forget to sign, please. Klow 16:10, March 29, 2010 (UTC)

I found some pages that need help on my WikiStickies. I managed to spell-check some of them. Hope it's not a bad thing.--STANCHRISRADU 18:22, March 29, 2010 (UTC)

WikiStickies are random, don't trust them. They even suggest you to put images on articles whose subject has not existent image. Klow 18:26, March 29, 2010 (UTC)

And how can I find pages to edit?--STANCHRISRADU 18:28, March 29, 2010 (UTC)

The pages that really need help are here. Just read the introduction. ;-) Klow 18:39, March 29, 2010 (UTC)

Gearbox

Hey should there be a Gearbox-related wiki? Malekron 20:11, March 29, 2010 (UTC)

You sometimes have very strange questions. Klow 20:40, March 29, 2010 (UTC)

You know in the side menu right under Valve-Related wikis since they done a share on Half-Life and Counter Strike right? Also should there be an infobox on Game developers? Malekron 20:14, March 30, 2010 (UTC)

If you want to created a pointless "gearbox.wikia.com", go ahead. As for the infobox, the current one is good enough. Btw, you ask many questions, but did you do something for the Combine tripmine?... Klow 23:19, March 30, 2010 (UTC)

Cleanup Project

I just modified a little of Codename: Gordon and I want to look on Half-Life 2 storyline. I've seen it's marked with the baby(it means it need help, right?). I know it well so I will announce you when I'm done to see the new page and say if it's good.--STANCHRISRADU 13:56, March 30, 2010 (UTC)

Cool thanks. Klow 13:57, March 30, 2010 (UTC)

At Half-Life's service;).--STANCHRISRADU 13:58, March 30, 2010 (UTC)

I just finished editing every chapter of the storyline. As soon as I call you again, it means I have checked it again and it can be removed from the problem-pages.--STANCHRISRADU 14:50, March 30, 2010 (UTC)

Yes! No more mistakes from my point of view. But to be sure it's OK, please check out the Half-Life 2 storyline.--STANCHRISRADU 14:54, March 30, 2010 (UTC)

Ok thanks, I listed it as cleaned up, with review pending. Klow 16:28, March 30, 2010 (UTC)

Hi Klow! I want you you to let me to repair the storylines. Excepting Portal(I don't know it).--STANCHRISRADU 17:16, March 30, 2010 (UTC)

Fix any article you want, my friend! Thanks! Klow 17:18, March 30, 2010 (UTC)

And I'm very sad for you you don't know Portal. Klow 23:21, March 30, 2010 (UTC)

I know the plot, but not so good(I haven't played the entire Portal), so I can't clean it very good, like I can at the Half-Life 2 and its expansions--STANCHRISRADU 10:19, March 31, 2010 (UTC)

Cake WIKI????

okay, I dont know if this is supposed to be happening but, i typed in "halflife.wikia.com" and i forgot the dash, and it brought me to the "combine Overwiki".... but it was totally wrong. It redirected me to "half-life.wikia.com", but the page was COMPLETELY different, and the grammar was TERRIBLE. I even have a screenshot of the page to prove it. Again, I don't even know if this is supposed to be happening either. Zorakirby 01:47, April 1, 2010 (UTC)

You dissin our wiki?? You'd better take this off, cuz klow can get very mentally unstable. He banned a guy for a year because once wrote 'Gorden Freeman'. Big McLargeHuge 03:39, April 1, 2010 (UTC)

I love cake! :D DAWeeE1 05:17, April 1, 2010 (UTC)

Finally! I've been looking for Cake Wiki for MONTHS now and every time it brought me to something called 'Combine Overwiki'. Shadgrimgrvy 06:13, April 1, 2010 (UTC)

Is this an Aprils joke. Overlord Divine 07:00, April 1, 2010 (UTC)

NO Darkman 4 07:25, April 1, 2010 (UTC)

Excellent joke! Hgrunt 08:21, April 1, 2010 (UTC)

This had to happen. We have to move on. Klow 09:54, April 1, 2010 (UTC)

Sigh, I bet he's been planning this for months. Working like a maniac to create all those red links. And that main image is very well 'shopped. Bramblepath 10:30, April 1, 2010 (UTC)

So, this Cake Wiki is for real or a joke? It was better before.--STANCHRISRADU 16:56, April 1, 2010 (UTC)

Did you know there is a real "Cake Wiki": http://cake.wikia.com/wiki/Cake_Wiki ASBusinessMagnet 16:55, April 1, 2010 (UTC)

Nice April's fools joke, now turn it back! T_T - Bling1907

Cheer up emo kid, woah woah woah woah, cheer up emo kid, woah woah woah woah woah

This joke sucks. Malekron 19:50, April 1, 2010 (UTC)

Rofl. Ok let's go back to normal before it becomes the spam wiki. (no need to check if it exists) Be aware that now the admins will be even fiercer after that, and that even good edits will have you all blocked. (just [partially] kidding) Klow 22:38, April 1, 2010 (UTC)

Have fun deleting all the random pages people made! Erickos 22:45, April 1, 2010 (UTC)

joahn freemant

where is the articles on john freeman and the one about ordon and jimm? kthxbi

New Portal 2 screenshots (concept arts?) uploaded

Just FYI. Hgrunt 13:38, April 2, 2010 (UTC)

Thanks! I'm sorting these out. ;-) Klow 14:28, April 2, 2010 (UTC)

DIN fonts

Where did you get them? They are very expensive so I'm pretty sure you didn't pay for them. I tried to found good ones in some P2P networks but I got no luck. And yes, this comment is breaking the law, so feel free to revert it :-P --Kyano 13:53, April 2, 2010 (UTC)

Go to Half-Life 2 Beta files, hl2\resource. You will find 2 fonts inside it. SiPlus 15:41, April 19, 2010 (UTC)

Cleanup

I've finished with GLaDOS, and Chell as I mentioned before. Anything else you want "cleansed" specifically? - Halo-343 18:14, April 5, 2010 (UTC)

Apart from the Portal article itself, the related articles still to fix are Doug Rattmann and Aperture Science Sentry Turret. Aperture Science Weighted Storage Cube has been supposedly cleaned up, but needs checking and possibly rewriting/expanding. Personality Core is clean but needs expanding. The cake itself also deserves an article, but that's for later. Klow 18:20, April 5, 2010 (UTC)

I'll get on it. - Halo-343 18:23, April 5, 2010 (UTC)

Thanks. ;-) Klow 18:37, April 5, 2010 (UTC)

"Italics"?

You left a message on my talk page about italics and then undid it? Why? Bramblepath 09:09, April 7, 2010 (UTC)

Oh, I see. You got the wrong bloke. Nevermind, then. Bramblepath 09:13, April 7, 2010 (UTC)

Oops!

http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1217762

Knock yourself out. JgcxCub 10:14, April 7, 2010 (UTC)

Date Disaster

Now this is just very confusing, you best read it for yourself - Steam Forums - Official: Resonance Cascade NOT in 1998

Now, seeing as the person at the bottom of the thread has an image as proof, Laidlaw definitely said this. However, knowing Marc Laidlaw, he's very attatched to his work and hates the concept of canon. What makes things more complicated is that the 1998 stuff also came straight from Valve, Gameinformer did not "screw up" in any way, as they probably just copy/pasted the timeline from an email from Valve, as the writer of the article said that she only wrote the introduction. So, we're in a bit of a predicament here in the wiki. I'm thinking of sending Laidlaw a formal and properly written email, explaining all these contributing factors and the explanation I told you about how the 1998 date fixes the discrepancy on how GLaDOS took control, and get full clarification. What do you think? - Halo-343 12:02, April 7, 2010 (UTC)

Damn damn damn. Let's just shut down the wiki. Klow 14:15, April 7, 2010 (UTC)

So, you're saying what exactly? - Halo-343 18:19, April 7, 2010 (UTC)

Blargh. Go ahead and email Laidlaw; if We're really lucky we'll get a set date consistent with the 200# timetable. --Fireman V2 00:03, April 8, 2010 (UTC)

Hey! I found this first! I get credit for it D:< JgcxCub 09:39, April 8, 2010 (UTC)

Indeed. But that's not very flattering, since that makes you the one who ruined the wiki! :P Klow 09:56, April 8, 2010 (UTC)

I sent an email, formal, polite and well written, and he responded in about twenty minutes. His answer didn't make any sense and he seemed kinda pissed: "Information coming out of Aperture about Black Mesa is bound to be biased and inaccurate. It is well established in the documentary evidence that was shipped with the original Half-Life that Gordon Freeman did not go to work at Black Mesa until sometime in the noughts." So, yea. We have two conflicting pieces of info, with an explanation from someone Valve that makes sense, and one from Marc that doesn't makes sense. Seeing as Marc is standing his ground on any changes in his work, the only other thing to do is to get clarification about all this from someone on the Portal writing team, Eric Wolpaw preferably. - Halo-343 10:07, April 8, 2010 (UTC)

Marc's answer actually kinda makes sense. He suggests a theory I had, i.e. that Aperture Science didn't really know how far was Black Mesa in their work on teleportation, even though he rather seems to be trying to vaguely fix an inconsistency brought with that updated timeline. So maybe we should read that differently: in 1998 Black Mesa finally succeeded in their teleportation research and discovered Xen. That would actually make sense. Then Gordon arrived a few years later, between 2000 and 2003. "200-" was always set in stone, then. Then during that decade the BME happened.

So I'll soon write again to Marc (and I pray for a more in-depth answer), and I'll ask him to explain what exactly happened in Black Mesa in 1998, and tell him how it makes sense for the lockdown and incident to happen at the same time, because because of the incident, ppl forgot to worry about the trapped Aperture employees. Because even though we interpreted this as the date of the incident, it actually can be read differently, the "ending the outside world" reference being just the consequences of Xen's discovery, whenever it was. Oh man, my head hurts. Klow 10:14, April 8, 2010 (UTC)

That's true, but what doesn't make sense to me is, if "information coming out of Aperture about Black Mesa is bound to be biased and inaccurate", then why would they create the illusion that Black Mesa won the race for functioning Portal technology? - Halo-343 10:24, April 8, 2010 (UTC)

Well, that just doesn't make sense. I bet even Valve does not really know what information from Aperture is true and what is not. Klow 11:38, April 8, 2010 (UTC)

Barney Calhoon

NO!!! ok. Big McLargeHuge 23:24, April 7, 2010 (UTC)

"Calhoun". We mocked those misspellings on April 1st. Klow 08:51, April 8, 2010 (UTC)

Op4 intro soundfiles

Should there be articles on HQ Radio Operator, Goose 3 and 7 pilots? Also their was a file called "w6" any idea what that is? Malekron 22:51, April 8, 2010 (UTC)

Magic tricks

What sort of magic did you use to get rid of the title on the main page? I can't see __NOTITLE__ anywhere. Bramblepath 11:17, April 9, 2010 (UTC)

I have no idea. :D It was already that way when I joined. Ask on the Wikia Central forums. Klow 13:20, April 9, 2010 (UTC)

Ah, okay. Thanks. Bramblepath 14:19, April 9, 2010 (UTC)

Northern Petrol

Hi, it seem you had blocked the page Northern Petrol, and I would like to create it. I think it's the petrol company that appears in HL2, so I fon't know why is it blocked. I would be thankful if you unblock it. Thanks. Victor.spain 21:49, April 12, 2010 (UTC)

Ok, what do you want to put in that article? That Northern Petrol was probably a company, probably providing petrol, probably before the Seven Hour War, and that it was probably an important company?... Klow 21:53, April 12, 2010 (UTC)

I only want to leave constance of it's existence, is this very dificult? Have you seen the Splineter Cell Wiki? They have articles for every truck, car, building, etc. And the The Longest Journey Wiki too. Most wikis, like Mario's one, have articles for every pixel of every world. And I think it's important in the Half-Life universe since Gordon Freeman go the the refinery in a chapter of HL2. Victor.spain 21:59, April 12, 2010 (UTC)

The only way this brand could make it into the wiki would be as part of an article on the brands (fictional or not) found within the universe - so that would also include the real USSR cars from HL2 (Trabant, etc.), the fictional drinks found in Black Mesa (Yuck, Dante, etc.), the cut brands found in the HL2 Beta (Teko, T-Dog, Pepsi, Mariposa, Zaida, etc.), the weapon brands (Heckler & Koch, Glock), the other HL2 brands (Veikko, Atlantic, and the others written in Cyrillic) etc. - a thing I actually have had in mind for some time. That would make more sense, even though there is not much to say about it, apart from speculation. In a nutshell it does not deserve its own article. Klow 22:04, April 12, 2010 (UTC)

What about the article Dynamite? Is it really useful? However it exists. Or the article M44 cargo truck?. Victor.spain 22:11, April 12, 2010 (UTC)

These are used by notable factions, and sometimes by the player themself (dynamite is pivotal each time it's seen, unlike Veikko or Dante). There are not there just for scenery like all these brands. No brand, even Dr. Breen's Private Reserve, has a relevant part in the plot (even though the Private Reserve is notable within the scope of the Combine occupation). I'm not telling NP is irrelevant, I'm just saying it belongs to a broader article about all the brands, which would make it relevant. Think about an article similar to the Combine imagery or List of Earth creatures ones. If you are willing to create an exhaustive article about the brands of the HL universe, I'm with you. But I still have a lot on my plate, like correcting that damn Black Mesa Incident date, finish the BMRF article galleries, and Resistance imagery, as well as proofreading some "fixed" articles. And there's also the real world... Klow 22:16, April 12, 2010 (UTC)

Lemme start a draft here. Klow 22:30, April 12, 2010 (UTC)

Naked Overwatch in EP1

I don't recall seeing them anywhere. You may be confusing it with MINERVA? --Fireman V2 02:22, April 13, 2010 (UTC)

Nope, you really see them. Still need to make a screenshot. And you were right. ;-) Klow 08:08, April 13, 2010 (UTC)

Where exactly are they, then? --Fireman V2 23:35, April 14, 2010 (UTC)

They can be seen in the Citadel, right after the moment where you see a Dropship falling. Hgrunt 11:11, April 15, 2010 (UTC)

Thanks, I didn't remember and didn't feel like checking now. Klow 11:23, April 15, 2010 (UTC)

I saw the stripped soldiers 'wall' some months ago, however, I forgot the place. I think, the wall is in ep1_citadel_01 or ep1_citadel_02 map. SiPlus 14:46, April 15, 2010 (UTC)

Okay, I just looked all over the EP1 Citadel, twice, and didn't see anything. :C --Fireman V2 18:22, April 17, 2010 (UTC)

That's because, as everybody here noticed, our friend Fireman V2 never can look closely. ;-) Search within "ep1_citadel_02" for this. Klow 18:56, April 17, 2010 (UTC)

Well, no wonder. The fog on my comp is much worse than in your screenshot. I had to use noclip and scour literally every inch of the map just to make them out! --Fireman V2 21:45, April 17, 2010 (UTC)

My screen was actually made with noclip, because it's indeed not that obvious in normal gameplay. And tbh I was told that thing not so long ago; I didn't notice that back then in July 2006 when first playing Ep 1. Klow 00:11, April 18, 2010 (UTC)

Yeah. It's interesting that they'd make something so unique, then hide it away in a corner of the map where it's almost impossible to see. --Fireman V2 00:19, April 18, 2010 (UTC)

We could almost consider it as an Easter egg. But even in HL2 they are not that obvious to see... Klow 00:23, April 18, 2010 (UTC)

Wait, they were in HL2? During the pod ride? --Fireman V2 02:44, April 18, 2010 (UTC)

There are NO stripped soldiers attached to memory replacement device in HL2. The model was firstly shown in RtB, and used in Ep1 for first time. The only time we can see stripped soldier in the HL2 is in Nova Prospekt on the screen. I remember the 'wall' in EP1 Citadel, I even took screenshots but I lost them. Also, some NashaLife members also found it. SiPlus 16:36, April 19, 2010 (UTC)

Uploaded images. SiPlus 16:53, April 19, 2010 (UTC)

Don't upload orphaned pics! I added a pic of the stripped soldier in NP. Klow 19:28, April 19, 2010 (UTC)

I didn't saw your image. And, this soldier isn't connected to Memory Replacement and isn't from Ep1. SiPlus 12:34, April 20, 2010 (UTC)

Who says Nova Prospekt is in Ep1? I just mentioned I added it to the wiki. Klow 13:05, April 20, 2010 (UTC)

"imagemap" bug

Some of you may have noticed the "imagemap" bug appearing in place of the era icons on the top-right sides of the articles. While the reason for this is unknown so far, we hope it will be fixed soon. Klow 11:37, April 15, 2010 (UTC)

Gmod 10

I'm trying to create some weapon sweps have any ideas? — Unsigned comment by John W.

You better ask this on Facepunch forums. Hgrunt 14:10, April 15, 2010 (UTC)

Not a Gmod Wiki

We should push that point, a lot of people seem to think it is. --Fireman V2 02:51, April 18, 2010 (UTC)

Everybody knows that HL2 is chip-ass fake of Gmod! --ШЛЫК 10:08, April 18, 2010 (UTC)

Yeah! We all know Gabe stole everything to Garry! More seriously Fireman, did you see many Gmod-related edits recently?... Klow 10:13, April 18, 2010 (UTC)

Well, yeah. There's been plenty of activity recently from people who want help for G-mod. I mean, look at the section above this one! --Fireman V2 19:11, April 18, 2010 (UTC)

That's just one question; that does not consists of high Gmod-related activity. A G-mod question from time to time seems pretty decent for one of the most popular HL2-related mods... Klow 20:57, April 18, 2010 (UTC)

I don't mean to seem whiny, but I've been seeing a lot of G-mod related activity around as of late. I just had to undo an edit from someone who thought a particular Mortar synth SNPC (of which there are quite a few, mostly crappy) was worthy of mentioning. --Fireman V2 23:50, April 21, 2010 (UTC)

Side menu

I just noticed that in the Valve-related wikis on the side menu there is a link to this wiki, which is, you know, kind of weird to have there.Erickos 04:47, April 19, 2010 (UTC)

Dunno, it's just a list of all relevant Valve-related wikis. You think we should be removed from it?... Klow 08:27, April 19, 2010 (UTC)

Well, it's kind of weird to have a link to this wiki on this wiki. Erickos 20:42, April 19, 2010 (UTC)

Fair enough! Removed. Klow 21:02, April 19, 2010 (UTC)

An Angering Absense

Well, long story short, and rather unfortunate, given my new place in administration and the fact that we're almost finished with the Portal aspect of the cleanup project, I will not be very active in the comming weeks. I won't go into details, as they piss me off, but I'm going to be quite restricted when it comes to internet access - I'll try be on as much as I can, but just a heads-up. Sorry about this, seeing as I'm now an admin, but I'm sure you'll understand. - Halo-343 17:04, April 19, 2010 (UTC)

It's alright, I'm not done with finishing what you started anyway. ;-)

Getting deleted

I noticed on your page about the flaregun that there was a request box, or whatever you might call it, to add some new images in order that the page might benefit. In reference to an occasion where the flare is used which was mentioned in the article, above the combine generator in city 17, i added an image of that event. The page lacks any picture of a flare being fired... The pic was perfectly relevant, so please tell me why it was deleted with the message that i shouldnt mess with the galleries and that you in particular wouldn't like that, despite the fact adding such an image was asked for? By the way, if any of that sounds rude, it isnt meant to be... Honest. Id just like to know... regards, Mrcow 19:46, April 20, 2010 (UTC)

It appears that you disrespected the image policy (and uploaded 3 times the same image of a rather poor quality) and messed up the gallery code. What do you want me to say to that?... Sorry if it was a good faith contribution, but in the end it all makes sense. And please start your topics on the bottom of talk pages, not top. If you feel a bit confused, feel free to request some help and directions. Klow 20:53, April 20, 2010 (UTC)

I'm sorry, i didnt know the image policy... and about where i put this... what would the policy be in this case? (if its that simple, this is quite literally my first day) i know how i managed to upload it thrice, and it wont happen again Mrcow 21:06, April 20, 2010 (UTC)

Actually, with all the changes Wikia recently did to the way one can add images, the image policy cannot be seen with the way you used to upload your pic (adding it through a gallery), because I simply didn't know since I never use that way, and thus didn't customize the message seen when you choose your picture (so you have a good excuse, it just isn't your fault!). It can however been seen with the other ways, such as the original way, or the "Add picture" button above when you edit if you have the toolbar enabled (and I guess you have). So now check our image policy, and read it thoroughly. Klow 21:13, April 20, 2010 (UTC)

Thank you :). I wasnt expecting to be treated this nicely on here. I hope next time i can get it right - when i can be sure i will, may i put the picture back on that page? Mrcow 21:22, April 20, 2010 (UTC)

As long as you respect the policy and don't screw up anything, you can! But users can tidy up after you if needed, as long as you show some good will. But if you are planning to reupload the same pic, I'm afraid it'll be replaced at some point, since the jpg compression is way too high. Don't use Paint, and don't even use the default screenshot shortcut. (use Fraps!) Klow 21:27, April 20, 2010 (UTC)

Thanks again. I'll make sure i dont screw up next time. I cant use fraps because i cant register it to its jpeg feature, as i dont have anything to make an online transaction with... is there anything else i can use? Mrcow 21:36, April 20, 2010 (UTC)

I tend to save them as PNG in Fraps, then save as jpg with Photoshop (because to me the jpg compression of Fraps is too high), but no everyone has Photoshop. Jpg is the best format for screenshots, but a decent compression is important. Klow 13:38, April 21, 2010 (UTC)

I undid the edit, btw. I didn't realize he had added a picture. My bad. --Fireman V2 23:37, April 21, 2010 (UTC)

Why do you edit so much as an anon?... Klow 10:11, April 22, 2010 (UTC)

That ip is from all the computers at my school; I don't want to risk logging in and having someone sabotage my account. --65.100.114.216 19:30, April 23, 2010 (UTC)

Article Clean-up

I looked at and edited The Uprising article. I believe that the article is good enough to be taken off the clean-up project list. If you would be so kind as to look at it and reply back to me on the matter, I would appriciate it. --Major Rambo362 23:10, April 20, 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for that! It'll be reviewed. And use the four "~" to sign. Klow 13:40, April 21, 2010 (UTC)

Thank you Major Rambo362 19:03, April 21, 2010 (UTC)

Lol I said "use the four "~" to sign"... Klow 22:04, April 21, 2010 (UTC)

I did. See what I did was when i was on the CoD wiki, I learned how to make a custom signature. It does that automaticly when I sign. Its under preferences If you want to try it and if you want me to change it back, I can. Major Rambo362 19:36, April 22, 2010 (UTC)

It's not convenient at all. You should always have a link to your userpage. Klow 19:41, April 22, 2010 (UTC)

Do you want me to change it back? Major Rambo362 19:42, April 22, 2010 (UTC)

Do what you want, it's just my opinion. Klow 19:43, April 22, 2010 (UTC)

Half Life 2 Mod

Do you have any ideas for Combine or Navy Seals classes for my mod or maybe even weapons please message back. (John W. 13:44, April 21, 2010 (UTC))

No! Klow 13:47, April 21, 2010 (UTC)

"External links" and garrysmod.org

A month ago Garry has updated garrysmod.org and now only the Garry's Mod owners can download files. There are several links to garrysmod.org files on this wiki, which are now simply useless for a lot of users. Hgrunt 12:34, April 22, 2010 (UTC)

There are Gmod links? All I can think of is the one for that Kraken Base map. Besides, there's been an incredible upturn in G-mod-related activity now, which does not bode well. --Fireman V2 22:55, April 22, 2010 (UTC)

Oh, I just noticed the new message at the top of the page. --Fireman V2 23:00, April 22, 2010 (UTC)

Yeah, I pondered over your remark and saw that indeed too many users think their irrelevant Gmod trivia belongs here. Klow 23:02, April 22, 2010 (UTC)

Agreed. As for the links, Hgrunt, you had to have Gmod 10 just to run them in the first place, so the only potential problem is for pirates, which is actually a good thing. --Fireman V2 23:05, April 22, 2010 (UTC)

I don't see why we should remove those links. For instance Wookieepedia provides links to the "Hyperspace" section of the official Star Wars website, a section of the site only available if you pay. So if it exists and is relevant to the article, let's link to it. Removing these links would just be acting with solidarity towards the pirates, which is not our purpose. Klow 23:11, April 22, 2010 (UTC)

My point exactly. Speaking of pirates, did you see the new episode of Freeman's Mind? :P --Fireman V2 23:14, April 22, 2010 (UTC)

I was asking for help on a Half Life related mod not gmod 10 User:John W.

Use the four "~" to sign, my friend. And if you want help for mods, try Facepunch or Interlopers! Klow 13:36, April 23, 2010 (UTC)

Tripmine disambiguation

Hey Klow! I noticed the Laser Tripmine page needed a disambiguation. If I made any mistakes on it, sorry. Its my first time making one. Killaoflight 19:22, April 23, 2010 (UTC)

Thanks. Also, this is the first and last time you start a new topic at the top of my talk page instead of the bottom. And please stop confusing "it's" and "its" in your contributions. Klow 13:04, April 26, 2010 (UTC)

Image of Chell

Hiya, here's some further explanation how I got the reference shot of Alesia Glidewell. In June 2009 I sent Gabe an e-mail.

"I was wondering whether you have any reference photographs of Alesia Glidewell, whom Chell was modelled after. I think it would be awesome to really get to see her all geared up in an orange jumpsuit, as to see what Chell'd look like in real life"

Gabe forwarded my mail to Bill van Buren, who replied on 17 June 2009.

"Hi [...], thanks for writing. Here's a shot from our reference photoshoot with Alesia. Best wishes, Bill Van Buren, Valve"

This e-mail had the image I tried to upload to this Wiki as an attachment. So that's where I got it from. — Unsigned comment by TheJaneite

I know who's talking, but please sign your comments! Thanks for the information! And please respect of image policy in the future. Klow 07:52, April 26, 2010 (UTC)

Potentially problematic user

Combineunit24A has made some bad edits recently. You might want to keep an eye on him, maybe even block him. --Fireman V2 13:28, April 24, 2010 (UTC)

Someone just uploaded this crappy picture; it's from a user map claiming to be of portal 2, and it has appalling exposure. --Fireman V2 14:39, April 24, 2010 (UTC)

He also uploaded those pics without using the image template. Hgrunt 14:53, April 24, 2010 (UTC)

Bot

Are you using a bot through your account, or do you actually make that many minor capitalization edits? --Fireman^V2 13:59, April 27, 2010 (UTC)

Are you talking about the articles or the categories? I myself renamed some pages, and the bot renamed many categories. And I talk about the bot on my userpage, just read... Klow 14:00, April 27, 2010 (UTC)

Problem

For some reason, Combine Overwiki goes to a forum thread and not Overwiki:Combine Overwiki. --Fireman^V2 14:01, April 27, 2010 (UTC)

These are automatic Wikia redirects. Sometimes they are wrong. It's fixed, but don't use these links, since this is not how "OverWiki" is spelled. Klow 14:02, April 27, 2010 (UTC)

Merge of Combine Laser Tripmine

Hey Klow, I have made a comment about the merge suggestion, and I hope you read it, thanks! Killaoflight 22:27, April 28, 2010 (UTC)

Don't worry, I'm closely following this. ;) Klow 09:51, April 29, 2010 (UTC)

Main Categories on Main Page

First of all, I'd like to say great job on this wiki. I enjoy reading it. I am not a contributor because I do not know much about the game other than playing it. I turn the site EB Wiki and was wondering how you make the left hand navigation menu as you please. I don't know how it works cause there's no editing guide for that menu. Also, how do you make a main categories box on your Main Page with icons, etc? It's nice and I'd like to make my wiki easier to navigate as well. Thanks so much. --Vartan.haghverdi 01:24, May 1, 2010 (UTC)

Thanks a lot! So. For the left hand menu, I can't help you, because it's a Wikia thing, and it closely works with the Monaco skin (MediaWiki:Monaco-sidebar). For the icons on the main page, just look at the code, and copy/paste it on your wiki, then just rename the files. I can't help you more than that! Good luck! Klow 08:48, May 1, 2010 (UTC)

Thank you my friend. You are very helpful. And you even allow me to use the same code format! I am very glad I told you. I do not wish to copy code without permission. Thank you Klow! Vartan.haghverdi 17:37, May 2, 2010 (UTC)

Adding some articles from the "need to add" section on your page

As the title says, I will be adding some pages that are on your "need to add section". Im gonna make the Antlion Hill article. Killaoflight 04:10, May 2, 2010 (UTC)

Ok. Tell me when you're done. I pray for it not to be poor. Klow 09:08, May 2, 2010 (UTC)

Mh, it seems that my prayers were not really heard... Klow 17:31, May 2, 2010 (UTC)

The Director

Hey did you know a prototype of the Director from L4D series was used in some of the battles in Episode 2? Malekron 19:48, May 6, 2010 (UTC)

What are you talking about. Klow 23:21, May 6, 2010 (UTC)

The Artificial Intelligence in Left 4 Dead...along with Doug's interview about the Director which can be found here [3]. Malekron 23:36, May 6, 2010 (UTC)

Sorry I misread your comment, I thought it started by "How do you know"... I didn't know that, nice find! Klow 07:04, May 7, 2010 (UTC)

The Half-Life Blue Shift Page

The entire page for Half-Life: Blue Shift was deleted entirely, can you undo it? ---BlueFlamePRG 07:18, May 9, 2010 (UTC)

A Wikia helper made a mistake. Klow 09:36, May 9, 2010 (UTC)

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. --Fireman^V2 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. --Fireman^V2 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. --Fireman^V2 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? --Fireman^V2 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] 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

• 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.

B-MAN 09:04, May 21, 2010 (UTC)

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. --Fireman^V2 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. --Fireman^V2 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? --Fireman^V2 23:32, May 24, 2010 (UTC)

AAAAHH! There are ads on the main page! --Fireman^V2 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. --Fireman^V2 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<staff /> (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 */
#user_masthead_scorecard  {
    font-size: 35px;
    color: black;
}

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 */
#user_masthead {
    background-color: white;
}

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 */
#profile-sidebar {
    display: none !important;
}

#profile-content-inner  {
    margin-right: 0 !important;
}

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<staff /> (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:

<img width="120" height="96" border="0" src="http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100601085901/half-life/en/images/thumb/7/77/The_Fisherman.jpg/120px-The_Fisherman.jpg" alt="">

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<staff /> (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? --Fireman^V2 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. --Fireman^V2 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. --Fireman^V2 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. --Fireman^V2 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? — Unsigned comment by THE GMoD

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<staff /> (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. — SheeEttin 20:42, June 11, 2010 (UTC)

You know, I delete stuff here all the time. I quit asking myself "why" a long time ago... Klow 21:18, June 11, 2010 (UTC)

So you won't mind if I recreate it, then? — SheeEttin 21:23, June 11, 2010 (UTC)

Restored. Klow 21:29, June 11, 2010 (UTC)

Fast Zombie vandalised

Hey, some person has been vandalising the Fast Zombie page a lot. I've changed it back to what it used to be. Recomend that you block 72.225.25.150. --Donovan-j-charlie 21:20, June 12, 2010 (UTC)

Hey there, it's been a while! Thanks for that. Klow 21:31, June 12, 2010 (UTC)

Featured Articles

Although you've probably thought ahead, we need to feature some new articles before the week is out, as the queue has "run dry". We have a fair few articles awaiting review, so it shouldn't be too much of a problem, but just thought I'd point it out. - Halo-343 11:03, June 14, 2010 (UTC)

I could let it dry out to see what happens, but we'd just end up with a redlink. :P Anyway don't worry, we'll have at least one new FA this week. Klow 07:32, June 16, 2010 (UTC)

Red Links

OK, so most of all the "Portal (video game" red links are down & out, however it appears that there's 3 remaining, which I cannot edit. Could you please fix them for me? --ProtoStealth 22:18, June 14, 2010 (UTC)

There aren't any red links on that page... - Halo-343 11:56, June 15, 2010 (UTC)

I see what you mean, I made a copy/paste mistake. Fixed now. Thanks! Klow 07:32, June 16, 2010 (UTC)

Don't worry, I was born yo help at every Wikia possible, whether I have knowledge of the subject in question or not. :) --ProtoStealth 17:42, June 16, 2010 (UTC)

Renaming wiki: how?

I want to rename Russian Combine OverWiki. How do I do it? SiPlus 06:34, June 16, 2010 (UTC)

Only our friends at the Wikia staff can do that, ask them. Klow 07:21, June 16, 2010 (UTC)

Greetings

Hi Klow. I'm an Admin on TF2 Wiki (where I am known there and on Steam as Pilk). I was wondering if I could contact you on Steam regarding certain developments, ideas etc. Just putting this notice on your talk so you know who it is sending you a friend request on Steam. Cheers. surlyanduncouth _(talk) 08:27, June 16, 2010 (UTC)

Just realised I had minor edits on by default. Here's a non-minor one just in case. surlyanduncouth _(talk) 08:31, June 16, 2010 (UTC)

What a great impression I'm giving. surlyanduncouth _(talk) 08:32, June 16, 2010 (UTC)

Lol. I added you. Klow 14:40, June 16, 2010 (UTC)

The Uprising

Shouldn't the Uprising be removed from the conjured category since Kleiner says this at the end of Entanglement "The blow you stroke on Nova Prospekt was the signal to being the uprising". Malekron 01:53, June 19, 2010 (UTC)

Revert of my silhouette on the G-Man page.

Sorry for not adding information of the silhouette, but I didn't know where it was used, but I found it in the Half-Life 2 Episode Two files (I believe). I now know where it is used! You can see the image on the screens with Alyx on the G-Man page.

Do you want the picture again? ... --Diamondo25 20:49, June 21, 2010 (UTC)

You are lucky, in the past I've been blocking users who do not respect the img policy. Is that so hard to respect it? You are even more lucky, I didn't know about that file and will add it back. Klow 22:27, June 21, 2010 (UTC)

M249 Scope

In the viewmodel and in the world model of M249, you can see there is a scope standing right there (if you'd noticed it before). What I write in that article is, the player can not use it as an ordinary scope, because Gearbox made the scope only for the decorations of M249 Machine Gun. This works the same way with Colt Python Gun or 357 gun. Even though Colt Python had a place for laser-sighting device (like Eagle-Gun), the player can not use it as an ordinary laser sighter....

I HOPE u could understand my writings.... and forgive me for my bad english... (I'm from Surabaya, Indonesia) — Unsigned comment by DJ Silvershare

I'll check that. Your English is fine (personally I'm from Belgium, so mine is not perfect either), and even better than many contributors who are supposed to have English as their native language! The only thing I could reproach you (so far, since I still have to check your edit on the M249 article) is that you forgot to sign. ;) Klow 15:38, June 23, 2010 (UTC)

Half-Life Damage Icons

How can I sign in this site ? as far as I know, I've been signed in as DJ Silvershare.

I want to ask you something. I have created a book, a complete guided book of HALF-LIFE series written by me, and a few days ago I decided that this site is more complete than my already-completed book. hahaha So, I'd like to help this site by editing or adding more and more articles.

so i wanna ask you, how to create a page or an article ??? because, I have a nice article waiting to be written... =D

it's about HALF-LIFE DAMAGE ICONS in Half-Life 1 series (HL1, OP4, BLUESHIFT), there were 7 Damage Icons located in middle-left of the HUD.

1. Electrical Damage (Thunder Symbolized)
2. Fire Damage
3. Radioactive Damage (FAN Symbolized)
4. Chemical Damage(Spoiled Can Symbolized)
5. Toxic Damage (Toxic symbolized, dunno what it called)
6. Low-Temperature Damage (Snowflake Symbolized)
7. O2 or Oxygen.

Why don't you create a page or article which explains all of that Damage Icons and where to find them ? or What sound will the H.E.V voice say to the player if the player get it, etc..

That's my suggestion, hope u like it... =D — Unsigned comment by DJ Silvershare

May I know WHY you removed your previous comment? And don't you see the BIG BOLD text above saying This is a talk page. Please remember to sign your posts using four tildes (~~~~)? Signing with the four "~" has been implemented to Wikipedia when it was created, like 9 years ago, and is a standard on any wiki using MediaWiki. So it's not specific to Combine OverWiki. And don't confuse "sign" and "sign in", since the latter is when you enter your username and your password on a website. An existing wiki experience is often appreciated with new users.

As for the last thing you asked me, their addition to the wiki would indeed be relevant, but not as a separate article, although I don't know in what existing article the could fit. I'll think about it, although I have a lot on my plate for the wiki right now. Klow 16:18, June 23, 2010 (UTC)

why did I remove my previous comment ? it's my fault. My previous comment wasn't supposed to be sent to you, but to Oreo biskuit eleven, so I change my previous comment.

I apologize for the four tildes, lady, it's because I'm still newbie here. =D so, what's the difference between sign and sign in ??

DJ Silvershare 16:27, June 23, 2010 (UTC)

Please add the "~" right after your message, not before. Do you sign before the text when you write a letter? For the differences between sign and sign in, I just explained above. And I'm not a lady (dunno why you think that). ;) Klow 16:35, June 23, 2010 (UTC)

Ok, thanx for the help and information. I hope I could add Half-Life Damage Icons in this wikia, but the real problem is, I'm not an expert in writing a HTML document (like adding images, columns or rows, break lines, etc). I'm afraid the layout of the page will be fucked up... That's why I need some help in the layout, while the material ready to be written is waiting in my mind.... =D I call you lady, because your photo is a lady, and... how can a boy or man be named Klow ?? I think it's a girlish name... ;) DJ Silvershare 16:47, June 23, 2010 (UTC)

This is not a wikia, it's a wiki. Wikia is just the name of the host. And this is not HTML, it's wiki markup, which is much simpler than HTML. And why do you think Klow is a girlish name? Lol, what's in it that makes you think that? And you never saw a man with a girl as his avatar, or the opposite? Klow 16:51, June 23, 2010 (UTC)

Whatever it is named, it is not as simple as writing in Microsoft Word... ;) though, I still don't know how to make a column in the right side of the page. (containing weapon information, on weapon section) or make a row in bottom side of the screen (for category).

Different Cultures between Indonesia and Belgium is what make me think that Klow is a Girlish name, so I can't explain further to you. Hehehe... ("Hehehe" written here means smiling laugh, similar to "Hahaha") "Molly" in USA is a womanly name. But in Indonesia, Indonesian people usually name their dogs with "Molly"... I never play an Online game, because I only love the games which have endings. (Avatar is usually in online game, isn't it ?) Like Half-Life, Need For Speed, Silent Hill, or Command & Conquer, etc. Online games don't and will never have endings in their gameplay... DJ Silvershare 17:04, June 23, 2010 (UTC)

Allright. Klow 17:07, June 23, 2010 (UTC)

Sector F Lambda Complex

I think you forgot to write the Level D of Lambda core completely...

the part where Freeman must turn on the pump 01 & pump 02, and going to main reactor by the access of AUX tank, is definitely on Level D right ? if i'm not mistaken... DJ Silvershare 04:57, June 25, 2010 (UTC)

I don't remember. Klow 21:07, June 25, 2010 (UTC)

Sector F Lambda Complex

I think you forgot to write the Level D of Lambda core completely...

the part where Freeman must turn on the pump 01 & pump 02 in order to go tomain reactor by the access of AUX tank, is definitely on Level D right ? if i'm not mistaken... DJ Silvershare 04:58, June 25, 2010 (UTC)

Let me check. Klow 21:07, June 25, 2010 (UTC)

Sector F Lambda Complex

I think you forgot to write the Level D of Lambda core completely...

the part where Freeman must turn on the pump 01 & pump 02 in order to go to main reactor by the access of AUX tank, is definitely on Level D right ? if i'm not mistaken... DJ Silvershare 04:58, June 25, 2010 (UTC)

Lol. Klow 21:07, June 25, 2010 (UTC)

Missing Information and playing it

I've downloaded Missing Information 1.5 and it's update and installed correctly.Now, where/how I can play it? -Bling1907

Ask on their forums. And sign your comments with the four "~". Klow 12:53, June 27, 2010 (UTC)

How do I

Become an Admin, I know about the elections, but how do I get nominated? {{SUBST:Infected32}}http 19:47, June 27, 2010 (UTC)

What's wrong with your signature? Just use the four "~".

Before being eligible to become an admin on a wiki, you have to work on it for quite some time, and your contributions must particularly be of good quality (and of course you must have no vandalism history). And most of the time you don't ask for it, you get it or not, unless a wiki is dead. I hope that answers your question! Klow 21:06, June 27, 2010 (UTC)

Aperture Science testing elements names

As seen in Category:Aperture Science testing elements, the names of Portal 1 testing elements start from Aperture Science, but names of Portal 2 TEs don't include Aperture Science. I think, we should make standard for AS testing elements. Most HECU, Combine, BM and Resistance items names on Wiki don't include HECU, Combine, BM or Resistance references. SiPlus 08:19, June 30, 2010 (UTC)

We won't standardize unless the original source does it. For now we must use the given names, and have "Aperture Science" in the name if it is named that way. Indeed it seems that Valve changed the naming convention for P2, but that doesn't mean we have to retcon the P1 names ourselves. Klow 17:10, June 30, 2010 (UTC)

Question

Hi, I was wondering about the Crowbar article and thought I might want to add something to the Trivia section.

It's because, like Half-Life, unbelievable as it sounds, a crowbar is the first thing in the game of "Pajama Sam 2". I thought about putting that in, but I wondered if you would accept it or not. please tell me as soon as you can. thx.

Quote: "A crowbar! I bet this will come in handy."

Smartguy237 22:34, July 6, 2010 (UTC)

I wouldn't be against it, but it was released before HL1, so that's a coincidence. Klow 07:16, July 7, 2010 (UTC)

Fortnight's featured article

What's with the sudden change? Personally, I think every week was much better. Less stale than the new version.

Also, more Half-Life 2 articles please. I'm getting a little sick of seeing Portal every time I come here. JgcxCub 10:51, July 12, 2010 (UTC)

Actually we just don't have any new featured article for now; we have to make them. A two week article is better, since overall we have few FAs (not that much content compared to many other fictional universes), and it's easier to manage. I should have used that from the start and foresee this, because now we are in trouble. If in two weeks I don't have a new FA ready, I'll have to reuse again an old FA. And for the used of Portal related articles, this was done to match the Portal 2 buzz, and this is also because we started to fix the Portal related articles (some of them making the FA status), since my aim is to have them all fixed when P2 is released. (and we have all the time, I know) Klow 17:28, July 12, 2010 (UTC)

Thank You

Hi, Klow, long time no hear, huh? Listen, I wanted to say thank you for blocking me, because if I wasn't, shit could've been worse. I am in your dept. I just want you to do a couple of final requests for me, if you don't mind. #1: Let's never talk about this again. #2: I need to edit my page, if you can unlock it for me, that would be very nice. Unlock Dr. Hax's page too. Thanks again for your help. And I would appolgize for mis-treating you, and others. I won't talk to you again after this, if you think ill of me still, it's fine. Good day, bro, and nice talking to you again. =) No response here, please, I am not really gonna be looking at your pages after this. --Mega Sean 45 20:52, July 12, 2010 (UTC)

Half-Life: Generation

I have the Half-Life: Generation box and I would like to make the page for you if you want, but I'm pretty unsure what to put in it... I can of course already say which games it includes and information from on the box etc... --Jorre22225 20:05, July 20, 2010 (UTC)

Well, that's a good start! Start something, we'll see! ;) Klow 07:10, July 21, 2010 (UTC)

I actually have Half-Life: Game Award of the Year also, but a friend lend it from me, I'll ask it back then so I can add information. He doesn't play it anymore anyway :) --Jorre22225 20:36, July 21, 2010 (UTC)

Great. But there's not much to say about them anyway. And could you please carefully follow our image policy and not make as if it didn't exist? I wouldn't want to delete each pic you upload. Klow 21:05, July 21, 2010 (UTC)

Yea ok. I have another suggestion for the original hlg, to put it in the Trivia and then add a picture of the original one, since creating another page for the original one just without blue shift mentioning would be unworty, but I can't seem to find any pictures of it, only one on amazone.uk, but I'm not sure if I may put it here on the wiki... And actully, then we have both of these in the same article, so it's al little bit expanded also. --Jorre22225 05:10, July 22, 2010 (UTC)

Found exact release date, information and I'll link the picture of the first generation picture: Original generation pic (If you want, you can also take a quick look elsewere maybe to find a free one to use of this...But I don't wanna waste your time just for this article actually) --Jorre22225 05:43, July 22, 2010 (UTC)

Please add the information template and provide the proper information to the cover image or I delete it. Klow 08:01, July 22, 2010 (UTC)

Custom skin

You'll notice I disabled the wiki's custom skin for the moment, due to a bug that was apparently caused by it. This is the same bug that prompted me to disable the skin the last time, only the bug was more persistent this time. I'm not sure if it's the custom skin itself, or Wikia that was causing it, but we should investigate it either way. - Halo-343 20:10, July 20, 2010 (UTC)

Damn. It's likely related to an update made by Wikia, since there's no reason for our skin to suddenly malfunction without being altered. Klow 07:10, July 21, 2010 (UTC)

Actually, it's always been like that. All computers I use generate this error. The edit box is so far off screen that the first word I can see on my comment is "it's". De-selecting "admins can override my skin" didn't work - it just re-enabled itself when I left the page... even though I saved. If this problem continues, you may have to start the skin from scratch.-- Forerunner 12:39, July 21, 2010 (UTC)

I reenabled the skin to check, and I don't see any problem. Is it still there? If so, would you have a screenshot?... Klow 12:42, July 21, 2010 (UTC)

There is no error on the Main Page and on "File:" pages, though all special pages and articles are affected, especially when editing. I in fact, am writing this comment on Halopedia so that I know if I make a mistake.-- Forerunner 13:57, July 21, 2010 (UTC)

Oh I see now, it's not an error. That's because your computer resolution is smaller than the wiki's width, hence going beyond your screen borders. The wiki is not design for such tiny resolutions... And please don't upload your screenshots about bugs directly on the wiki, violating the image policy in the process. That just doesn't belong here at all; use ImageShack or the like instead. Klow 19:03, July 21, 2010 (UTC)

Further Data capitalization

Hi Klow, I noticed you just move Half-Life: Further Data V.1 to Half-Life: Further Data v.1, probably from noticing the CD scan. While I'm not strongly motivated to either, I will mention that while the CD itself has "v.1", the box sleeve it came in (which I no longer have unfortunately) said "V.1". All data on the CD itself just refers to "Further Data", so that's no help. Not sure what you want to do with the title in light of that.

(BTW, I should disclose I am the owner of halflifeuplink.com and packager of Steamlink. I know Wikipedia has rules against original research, but seeing as I'm one of about 5 people who still remember Further Data, let alone own it (I just re-found it this afternoon, it's been in storage for years), I hope it's not improper that I'm starting the OverWiki article.) Fo0bar 08:22, July 26, 2010 (UTC)

It's not original research, you just list what you have found. Original research is more like speculation. Thanks for that article btw, I never heard of this. We still have a lot of compilation articles to create, as the 3 we have so far are too small number for now. (they are listed on my WIP page if you want to help) And as for the name, I guess you saw what I finally chose. Klow 08:28, July 26, 2010 (UTC)

No problem. Looks like you're in the middle of tweaking it, so I'll leave it alone until tomorrow. I do want to add more info such as the track names, which maps/models were included, etc, but it's better to work on that from a solid article framework, which you obviously have the experience with. (BTW, I've made a few minor edits here over the years, but today was the first time I created an account so I could work on this article.) Also to let you know, I know that cover shot looks bad; it was taken from Google Images. I found a "new" copy on Amazon today which I ordered, so hopefully I'll have a better scan in a week or so. Fo0bar 08:33, July 26, 2010 (UTC)

Yeah the cover is poor, I added it in the images for cleanup from the start. But a bad pic is always better than no pic. I thought that if we don't find a good version, I can always make it from scratch based on the original HL1 cover. I'm done editing it for now, you can resume expanding it. Glad you finally created an account, it's always more convenient for everyone. ;) Klow 08:37, July 26, 2010 (UTC)

Orange box achievements

I think their are no longer any text using second person, although the banner is still up. Dr Iggy Houdini 02:07, July 31, 2010 (UTC)

I hope you are right! But they keep coming back... Klow 08:12, July 31, 2010 (UTC)

Combine imagery

I see your point. I'm just wondering, was that a worning or a notification it was not an acceptable edit? {{SUBST:Signatures/Rambo362}} 16:53, August 1, 2010 (UTC)

Whut? Klow 21:18, August 1, 2010 (UTC)

A Few Quick Questions

Hey. Just a few things I want to ask regarding additions to certain articles, etc.

First: While looking through the Source 2007 GCF Files I found images of another cut achievement. It wasl called "Uninvited Guest," the description was "Kill both Gunships in the Nova Prospekt Courtyard." The corresponding achievement icon was like the One Man Army achievement, but with a large 2 instead of 6. I'm not an expert at uploading photos or formatting tables, so would you mind taking care of that if you feel it's worth adding?

Second: I recently found an interesting mod called CSS SCI FI. It takes a bunch of Counter-Strike Source maps and adds HL2 weapons, NPCs, and many more features and has 42 different single player missions. It's technically a CSS mod but since it uses the base Source stuff, I was wondering if it deserved an article on the wiki.

Thanks in advance for any answers!

the cake is a lie 03:52, August 3, 2010 (UTC)

Not sure about the mod. For the Achievement, sure. I actually knew about it, but for some reason I never included it. There are three other cut achievements, already on the Achievements page. Two require to find at least one G-Man, and the other all the G-Men. Do you know their name?... Klow 07:45, August 3, 2010 (UTC)

No. I might have found the icons while looking in the GCF at some point, but the names weren't in there or in the hl2_english.txt file. the cake is a lie 12:53, August 3, 2010 (UTC)

Thanks. And I updated the Achievements article. Klow 14:47, August 3, 2010 (UTC)

I'm already here.

I'm only here as 1H473W1K14 because my other account, 73h1337n00b, somehow had its password resetting every five seconds or something. The "welcoming new contributor" message was really unnecessary.--1H473W1K14 16:27, August 5, 2010 (UTC)

It's automatic. Look at the page history, Wikia welcomed you. It just uses the admin who most recently edited the wiki. Klow 22:33, August 5, 2010 (UTC)

File:Further Data cover.jpg update

FYI, the copy of Half-Life: Further Data arrived today, so I'm replacing the bad quality cover photo with an original cover scan, and taking down the quality notice. Fo0bar 02:35, August 14, 2010 (UTC)

Good job, sir!! ;) Klow 09:08, August 14, 2010 (UTC)

I twitched it a bit. Changed gamma/contrast and removed some JPG artifacts. Klow 09:30, August 14, 2010 (UTC)

The soundtrack articles

Hello. I'm willing to fix up the soundtrack articles, but I'd like to talk to you about it first. Can we chat on Steam? En Ex 11:24, August 15, 2010 (UTC)

Yeah, just add me (Klow). Klow 14:31, August 16, 2010 (UTC)

I added you. En Ex 22:03, August 16, 2010 (UTC)

I don't see any invite. I added you myself. Klow 22:07, August 16, 2010 (UTC)

Hey, I'm not on Steam ATM, but I should be later tonight. Can you get online later? I'm just about done with the HL2 OST article, but I need to talk to you about some stuff. Thanks. En Ex 17:43, September 15, 2010 (UTC)

Valve Spanish Wiki

(Sorry, i don't speak english very well) Hello. I'm a admin of the spanish Valve Wiki. We translating some information from this Wiki. I don't know this is correct, but I'm needing a answer from you. Bye --TheStrike‎ 18:04, August 15, 2010 (UTC)

Are you asking me something or just notifying me the existence of the wiki? Klow 14:31, August 16, 2010 (UTC)

I think he's asking if he can translate article content from this wiki into the spanish one. DAWeeE1 15:15, August 16, 2010 (UTC)

You think? If that's the case, it's fine, TheStrike! ;) Klow 15:17, August 16, 2010 (UTC)

Ok, thanks for the answer TheStrike 18:10, August 16, 2010 (UTC)

Still alive 800% slower

Something I'd thought you would like. http://soundcloud.com/xihilisk/still-alive-from-portal-slowed-down-800 --Chairman Jack the Black 18:22, August 20, 2010 (UTC)

Wow! Thanks for that. Klow 18:26, August 20, 2010 (UTC)

It's heavenly. I'm so relaxed right now! :D Nice find, a shared it on the wiki's Facebook group. Valve and Coulton need to hear this. :P Klow 18:31, August 20, 2010 (UTC)

Yeah I read an article that if you slow down anything by 800% the song is always amazing and the they did a test on Justin Bieber songs ( a hated pop singer) and this work still turns out amazing.--Chairman Jack the Black 06:09, August 21, 2010 (UTC)

Please remove "File:COGskull.jpg" from your signature, you're creating redlinks. As for Bieber, I'm among the haters, but I'll check what they've done to his/her songs and will even make some experiments with other songs, having the proper program to achieve that. ;-) Klow 07:14, August 21, 2010 (UTC)

Black Mesa Incident left hanging

With regards to the next featured article, I do urge that you go ahead and give the Black Mesa Incident the all-clear, seeing as it's been pending for months now and we've been re-featuring articles the last few weeks. I would do it myself, but you appear to deem it necessary that you feature articles. If there's a problem regarding it, I understand, and I'll do what I can to help. Thanks. - Halo-343 20:42, August 22, 2010 (UTC)

You did right going ahead. The article is not finished to me, but whatever. ;)

Half-life 2 Locations

May I ask why you deleted that page? It was a WIP as a page documenting, in chronological order, all the specific locations that have a page on this wiki. (There was going to be another column for general areas (canals etc) and expansion to the whole HL2 story arc.) Right now, all of those locations have a little "Half-life 2 story arc journey" box at the bottom with "preceded" and "succeeded" boxes. Since "story arc journey" doesn't have a page, you can't see a list of the locations labled "story arc journey". I was planning on linking these boxes to my locations page. For example, how was one supposed to find the page Dock 137? Its not a well known name, and its not linked to from the storyline page. The only way you could see if there was an article about the dock was running through the "story arc journey" boxes. Right now, there's no way to see what locations have articles and which dont if you don't know the exact names of every location. I think it would be a useful page. Could be renamed "Half-Life 2 story arc locations".Strange Quirk 13:30, September 7, 2010 (UTC)

Hey, Klow? I'd like an answer. Strange Quirk 18:26, September 9, 2010 (UTC)

What about the Location and Resistance templates at the bottom of Dock 137, and the location category?... Klow 18:38, September 9, 2010 (UTC)

That's not in chronological order, thats in alphabetical order, which is only good when you know the name of what you are looking for. Names like Station 6 (or 7,8,9,12) or Dock 137, dont tell you anything if you didnt remember the name (Was "dock 137" ever mentioned in-game? I dont recall). I could add the same information to the "storyline" articles, maybe adding a line at the end of every chapter that says "Locations featured: the Coast, Dock 137, etc", and then link to the chapters from the "story arc journey boxes". My main concern is that we have a "previous location" and "next location" on each location page, but no collection of all the locations in that order. Strange Quirk 19:01, September 9, 2010 (UTC)

Alright. Here's what I suggest: create a single article for all locations, listed by game, and in chronological order, like Locations in the Half-Life and Portal universe. Because if we cover one game, we have to cover all. And that would avoid us too short articles (like the one for Portal, for instance). Klow 16:01, September 12, 2010 (UTC)

2 Things

It's been a long time Klow.

• Listen I need your help.

I would like to have access to all the text and images related to Counter-Strike from Half-Life 2: Raising the Bar.

• Your copy of the Half-Life Prima Guide will arrive in 3 weeks. I will entirely scan it for you.

B-MAN 16:16, September 21, 2010 (UTC)

You have my deepest gratitude. What about the Op guide? As for the CS stuff, I'll see what I have in good quality. Klow 21:45, September 21, 2010 (UTC)

• I ordered the Op one with it as well. I can purchase the Decay one too if you are interested.

• I also found 2 more Half-Life packages, even one of the predecessor of Half-Life: Generation

Which are Adrenaline Pack and Initial Encounter. B-MAN 12:39, September 22, 2010 (UTC)

Vandal Spotted

Hey there. I just thought I'd let you know that I just saw a user by the name of Jackoas vandalizing the Tentacle wiki page by clearing the entire page and replacing it with "RAAAAPE!". I restored it to the state it was at before he messed with it, but you might want to keep an eye out for him. XiaoXiaoMan 14:26, September 26, 2010 (UTC)

I guess our friend refers to the infamous "tentacle rape" Japanese people are very fond of. Klow 21:30, September 26, 2010 (UTC)

Sad to hear about you leaving us.

What are we to do? Also, have fun in your life. Hope you got a new job :) JgcxCub 18:12, October 2, 2010 (UTC)

Yeah, without you this place is doomed IMO. At least for first few months. P.S.: BMS is out! --ШЛЫК 21:24, October 2, 2010 (UTC)

Take care mate.--Chairman Jack the Black 21:43, October 2, 2010 (UTC)

BMS? If you mean Black Mesa Source, no it isn't. Well, anyway, it's aboout time you take my advice. 82,500. Wow. We'll keep this place looking good, boss. Big McLargeHuge 03:23, October 3, 2010 (UTC)

JgcxCub, I found a new job, hence my absence. I sell CDs now. It's quite intense, and when I get home I'm exhausted and don't feel like editing much the good old HL/P wiki (although I did "some" work on the Saint Seiya wiki). ШЛЫК, hell yeah! I can see that already... JacktheBlack, please remove that image from the signature, you create redlinks. :P Big McLargeHuge, "BMS is out" is just a running joke with my friend ШЛЫК. ;) But I'm not gone for good, I'll be around for P2. Klow 09:11, October 3, 2010 (UTC)

Is the apocalypse nigh? :P Bramblepath 11:20, October 3, 2010 (UTC)

What? Klow 12:49, October 3, 2010 (UTC)

Just a note

Hi Klow. It's been a while. I just wish there was news with HL, so I could actually do something, but alas.

You may notice some activity at User:Derekproxys talk page. We are staging a rebellion against the FEAR wiki. User:Thegod333, who has contributed here, once, has taken control. He has blocked and deleted the pages of former admins. Can you believe that? So we are doing a nice City 17 style open revolt against him! Ok, so perhaps it is only three of us right now. Aaand were really only going to appeal to wikia. Anyway, seeing that this is common ground, we are meeting here, so we will try not to make a mess. Big McLargeHuge 01:35, October 3, 2010 (UTC)

Well, good luck. Out there be tyrants. Klow 09:42, October 3, 2010 (UTC)

hey

have you seen Wikia's new redesign? Darkman 4 21:09, October 4, 2010 (UTC)

Yeah, not impressed. Klow 07:18, October 5, 2010 (UTC)

Alien Swarm Wiki

(I don't speak english very well) Alien Swarm Wiki ceased to be a member of "Valve Wiki Network" See the following article in Steam Community Bye.--TheStrike - Talk‎ 17:18, October 6, 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for the heads up. Klow 07:31, October 7, 2010 (UTC)

Wikia New Look

Oh, man... what have they done? And why are they making it mandatory?! They've literally managed to ingore the thousands of complaints and just plow on ahead with their crazy scheme of turning Wikia into some form of crappy social network. Who even uses the Facebook connect feature? No one! [/rant] Bramblepath 21:06, October 13, 2010 (UTC)

New logo

I have absolutely no objection to you changing the logo i made, it was just a placeholder anyway. New logos need to be 250px (wide) by 65px (high) and in the png format. Those are the only restrictions, other than the fact that you need to use the theme designer to upload them (afaik). If you aren't sure how to do that, just upload the image as you would normally and i'll switch it with the one i made. — Game widow 16:24, October 18, 2010 (UTC)

MUCH nicer logo :) ... and while i don't personally know why it doesn't show on the main page, i have asked the tech team to look into it, so it should be fixed shortly ! — Game widow 20:41, October 18, 2010 (UTC)

The problem was in the wikia.css file :) here — Game widow 20:48, October 18, 2010 (UTC)

Cool, thanks! Klow 22:41, October 18, 2010 (UTC)

New Layout

Holy shit. All sorts of bad shit. Images on pages show who uploaded them wasting space and being ugly. Annoying ass right hand sidebar IN the page. AUGH aASDGADSSdghdsjghgsdgjsfgnsdgsdgsg.--YabbaMyIcing^Talk 04:44, October 21, 2010 (UTC)

I'm mourning too... Klow 11:14, October 21, 2010 (UTC)

Fix for the article icons

In the Wikia.css, changing the attributes for the .icons div to the following aligns the div properly: .icons { border-bottom: 1px solid #CCC; margin-bottom: 11px; padding-bottom: 4px; width: 100%; }

Instead of using the position: absolute, changing the width to 100% means that it stays above the content rather than on top of it. I also added the grey border so that it looks tidier, and some padding to keep it away from the content. You can also remove the positioning attribs because they aren't needed anymore.

This leaves the icons aligned to the left, which personally I think looks tidier. If you want them aligned right still, then add align="right" to the table element in the template, but whatever suits you better.

Here's what it looks like: http://i56.tinypic.com/5d9f1l.png. Admittedly, it'd be better if they were next to the page title, but at least they aren't covering the infobox. I do love Chrome's inspect element feature :D Bramblepath 11:45, October 21, 2010 (UTC)

Oh, if you do want them to be aligned right then "float: right;" needs to be added to the CSS. Bramblepath 17:32, October 21, 2010 (UTC)

"float: right" doesn't seem to work... Klow 18:36, October 21, 2010 (UTC)

Make sure that "float: right" is added in addition to align="right" on the table in the template Bramblepath 19:13, October 21, 2010 (UTC)

Hm, it seems that it looks fine in Chrome, but messes up some of the other templates in Firefox... I'll see if I can work anything out. Bramblepath 19:40, October 21, 2010 (UTC)

"on the table in the template"? Where? Template:Article/SubIcon ?... Klow 20:01, October 21, 2010 (UTC)

Yes. Also, to fix it messing up the other templates beneath it, "float: left;" needs to be added to the style attribute for all of the templates meant to appear at the top of every page. Otherwise, the positioning of them gets messed up and they overlap. Look at a page with the cleanup template on the top in Firefox and you should see what I mean... Bramblepath 20:09, October 21, 2010 (UTC)

Ok I added "float: right" in Article/SubIcon. Doesn't work. Why? Klow 18:43, October 22, 2010 (UTC)

In Article/Subicon you need to add align=right. float: right is to align the div right, so as long as it's in the CSS for .icons that's fine. Bramblepath 19:20, October 22, 2010 (UTC)

Instead of adding align=right to the separate span tags you need to add it to the table as a whole so it aligns the whole thing. It is a table right? It shows up in the processed HTML as a table... Bramblepath 19:26, October 22, 2010 (UTC)

Got it! Sorry, it needs to be added to Article rather than Article/Subicon. Where it says '{| cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1"' add align="right" on the end. Sorry about that.... but that still messes up the other templates. Bramblepath 19:28, October 22, 2010 (UTC)

Ok I'll ask for some help. Klow 21:51, October 22, 2010 (UTC)

YabbaMyIcing fixed the icons but the other management templates are still broken and can only be fixed by admins... Bramblepath 11:27, October 23, 2010 (UTC)

How come they are broken? We didn't modify them. Klow 12:20, October 24, 2010 (UTC)

It's do with the new theme and the way the CSS interacts. Before, they didn't need the float settings but now they do... Bramblepath 14:24, October 24, 2010 (UTC)

So how can this be fixed now?... Klow 14:54, October 24, 2010 (UTC)

By adding "float: left" to the style tags of all the templates that appear at the top of the page. Bramblepath 15:32, October 24, 2010 (UTC)

Did you disable the article template? It still works, but the other templates need fixing which wouldn't take all that long... Bramblepath 16:19, October 24, 2010 (UTC)

Polish wiki about Valve

Hi,
I am an administrator from polish wiki about Valve's games. We have many articles (about 300) so we thought that we could begin to link between our and your page using interwiki. First, however, must be created a special prefix to use in mediawiki code. If you could please e-mail to wikia.org they added a prefix, for example borealis:. I can't do that because it would sound bad that i'm looking for free advertisement. Of course, if administrators wikia.com agree on this my redactors will add links on Overwiki themselves. On Encyklopedia Borealis currently there are many interwiki links to Overwiki.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Elektryk91 13:19, October 24, 2010 (UTC)

Hello again, so...would be possible to do something about this case? Elektryk91 20:28, November 11, 2010 (UTC)

Great wiki! I don't quite understand what I need to ask Wikia. If you could explain a little further, please? Bramblepath 21:14, November 11, 2010 (UTC)

Go on this page and write that you are an overwiki administrator and you want to make interwiki links from this site to Encyclopedia Borealis (borealis.net.pl) because it's a good wiki with similar content in polish language. Ask then if they could add new prefix to the interwiki table, for example borealis:, which will lead to adress http://borealis.net.pl/index.php/$1. They do this many times so they should know what you are talking about :) Elektryk91 15:06, November 12, 2010 (UTC)

Sent, thanks for clearing that up. Awaiting a reply... Bramblepath 16:10, November 12, 2010 (UTC)

Hi Elektryk91, good job on your wiki and sorry for taking so long to answer. Thanks Bramblepath for answering for me, we'll see what they answer, although these fasc*COUGH*ists are not fond of wikis not hosted on Wikia. Klow 09:12, November 14, 2010 (UTC)

Well, Uberfuzzy replied via email asking which prefix would be preferable, and I haven't got another reply since. Bramblepath 11:17, November 14, 2010 (UTC)

@Klow: No problem. @Bramblepath: I think you have to wait and the delay is due to the weekend. Few minutes ago i also found this link on Uberfuzzy talk page so adding interwiki links is a standard procedure. I think that everything will be ok. Thanks. Elektryk91 11:45, November 14, 2010 (UTC)

Just got an email: the link has been added for the borealis: and pl: prefixes. Feel free to use either! Bramblepath 19:15, November 15, 2010 (UTC)

Great! Thanks for help. In few days my helpers will add several dozen interwiki links. One more time: thanks for that. Elektryk91 20:04, November 15, 2010 (UTC)

Nice! ;) Klow 09:48, November 16, 2010 (UTC)

Hi once again I want to ask if anyone from the administration could add the interwiki code [[pl:Strona główna]] to the main page of this website? I am asking because that page is protected and i can't do it yourself. Elektryk91 22:43, February 26, 2011 (UTC)

Added. Bramblepath 18:18, February 27, 2011 (UTC)

Thank you sir ;) Elektryk91 13:50, February 28, 2011 (UTC)

Templates

I hope you don't mind, but I've revamped all of the article management templates. I added a snazzy background and generally made them more concise, to avoid them taking over half the article, as a lot of them seem to. Bramblepath 21:29, November 6, 2010 (UTC)

I'll assume that you have no problem with it then... Bramblepath 15:16, November 7, 2010 (UTC)

That's very clean! I don't agree with everything, but I don't have time to do more. I guess you're more or less the only one in charge now... Klow 21:18, November 7, 2010 (UTC)

I don't have any problem changing a few things if you have any suggestions. Mainly, I wanted to make them smaller because they really did take up too much space. Bramblepath 21:24, November 7, 2010 (UTC)

Hi, I would not want to intrude but your new templates look very similar to those: click & click, of course, it is nothing wrong with that ;) Greets from Poland Elektryk91 20:24, November 11, 2010 (UTC)

Yes, I actually based them off of those. I really liked the clean design. Hope you don't mind too much... Bramblepath 21:11, November 11, 2010 (UTC)

No, i thinks that this is even cool that we can help each other ;) Elektryk91 14:31, November 12, 2010 (UTC)

HL1 area names

no offense but most the info on HL1 is all wrong, don't assume certain areas have names because they're in some sentences file. — Unsigned comment by 203.206.98.238

Please sign your comments. I didn't assume anything, it's all there in the games and their files. If you don't get the logic of it, well, whatever. Klow 22:23, December 7, 2010 (UTC)

Russian Half-Life Wiki

erm... sorry for my bad English )

Why you pay so little attention to Russian Half-Life Wiki? It must change everything - from awful main page (with scary translate) to superflous categories. In the end, make me an administrator! )) --Bukazoid130 10:17, December 12, 2010 (UTC)

lol Klow 21:03, December 12, 2010 (UTC)