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| <span style="font-size: 120%; color:#000000">I have retired from editing permanently.
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I simply do not have the time - my contributions of late have been carved from days that realistically have no moments left to give. Put simply, editing is no longer fun for me, because I cannot give the work the love it needs to flourish anymore. It is a cause of stress, of hollow duty. It has been years, and it is time to step back from this hobby. Many say this decision is long overdue - but I lingered for as long as my spirit would allow. How did I know when to retire? When edits consistently granted me no joy. They were definitely the last grains to fall, ever so slowly, in an hourglass I once thought was infinite. 
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I prefer to see editing done by those who have the passion and the time. This was a difficult decision to make, but one I feel is best for the future - both mine and of any editors who will evolve with Spiral Knights and its wiki. Just as I did, they will abide by consistencies they agree upon while coasting on the winds of change.
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Enjoy playing this wonderful game,<br>--[[User:Novaster|Novaster]] 01:40, 12 March 2016 (UTC)
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:[[User:BlarghBlargh|Skepticraven]]: for help with field data gathering and wiki coding talent.
 
:[[User:BlarghBlargh|Skepticraven]]: for help with field data gathering and wiki coding talent.
 
:[[User talk:Thepc|ThePC]]: for help with APNG tooltips.
 
:[[User talk:Thepc|ThePC]]: for help with APNG tooltips.
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:[[User:Snarbylord|Snarbylord]]: for help with catching details and content entry.
  
 
And anyone else who I've not spoken with personally, but who does good things for the game and community.
 
And anyone else who I've not spoken with personally, but who does good things for the game and community.
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[[File:Equipment-Wyvern Scale Helm icon.png|36px]] [[Wyvern Scale Helm]]:
 
[[File:Equipment-Wyvern Scale Helm icon.png|36px]] [[Wyvern Scale Helm]]:
:[[Image:Icon-accessory-helmet_top.png|16px]] [[Arcane Halo]]
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:[[File:Icon-accessory-helmet_top.png|16px]] [[Arcane Halo]]
:[[Image:Icon-accessory-helmet_side.png|16px]] none
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:[[File:Icon-accessory-helmet_side.png|16px]] none
:[[Image:Icon-accessory-helmet_back.png|16px]] none
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:[[File:Icon-accessory-helmet_back.png|16px]] none
:[[Image:Icon-accessory-helmet_front.png|16px]] [[Prismatic Glow-Eyes]]
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:[[File:Icon-accessory-helmet_front.png|16px]] [[Prismatic Glow-Eyes]]
 
[[File:Equipment-Arcane Salamander Suit icon.png|36px]] [[Arcane Salamander Suit]]:
 
[[File:Equipment-Arcane Salamander Suit icon.png|36px]] [[Arcane Salamander Suit]]:
:[[Image:Icon-accessory-armor_front.png|16px]] [[Bandolier|Dusky Bomb Bandolier]]
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:[[File:Icon-accessory-armor_front.png|16px]] [[Bandolier|Dusky Bomb Bandolier]]
:[[Image:Icon-accessory-armor_back.png|16px]] [[Dragon Wings|Cool Dragon Wings]]
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:[[File:Icon-accessory-armor_back.png|16px]] [[Dragon Wings|Cool Dragon Wings]]
:[[Image:Icon-accessory-armor_aura.png|16px]] [[Ghostly Aura]]
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:[[File:Icon-accessory-armor_aura.png|16px]] [[Ghostly Aura]]
:[[Image:Icon-accessory-armor_rear.png|16px]] none
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:[[File:Icon-accessory-armor_rear.png|16px]] none
 
[[File:Equipment-Dread Skelly Shield icon.png|36px]] [[Dread Skelly Shield]]
 
[[File:Equipment-Dread Skelly Shield icon.png|36px]] [[Dread Skelly Shield]]
 
[[File:Equipment-Cold Iron Vanquisher icon.png|36px]] [[Cold Iron Vanquisher]]
 
[[File:Equipment-Cold Iron Vanquisher icon.png|36px]] [[Cold Iron Vanquisher]]
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|projects =  
 
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[http://wiki.spiralknights.com/User:Novaster/Sandbox My Sandbox]
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[[User:Novaster/Projects|Project List]]
  
[http://wiki.spiralknights.com/index.php?title=Special%3AWhatLinksHere&limit=500&target=File%3AImage+Wanted.png&namespace=0 Wanted Images]
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[[User:Novaster/Sandbox|My Sandbox]]
  
[http://wiki.spiralknights.com/Special:Contributions/Novaster My Contributions]
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[[Special:Contributions/Novaster|My Contributions]]
  
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[http://wiki.spiralknights.com/index.php?title=Special%3AWhatLinksHere&limit=500&target=File%3AImage+Wanted.png&namespace=0 Wanted Images]
 
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Yeah, you can see my edits in contribs - but this is more organized.
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*[[Of Draco Dusk (Guild)|"Of Draco Dusk" Guild Page]].
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*[[Theme (Guild Hall)|Themes]] and [[Environment (Guild Hall)|Environments]] - general page and pics.
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*[[Furniture]] - pics and table templates.
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*Many "better" versions of images for accessories and costumes in the unattached preview window - due to the UI update. Yay blueprint backgrounds! Thanks to [[User:Lithium31337]] for most of the others.
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*Many accessory animations - especially the "overworld" of [[Aura]]s.
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*[[Accessory]] individual page format - [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/102232 forum discussion] about "Trivia+Junk" vs. "Notes."
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*[[Costume]] and related pages - [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/100365 forum discussion].
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*[[Color Style]], individual color style pages (thanks to [[User:Trillium]] for the wonderful color style template, and [[User:Icytea]] for many of the color codes), and [[:Category:Regal-Themed|Themed Category Pages like this One]] - revamped.
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*Many scenario/puzzle pics for [[Shroud of the Apocrea]], and many other scenario rooms.
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*[[Confetti]]
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*[[Prize Box]] - general edits. Thanks to [[User: Acies]] for cementing the idea across the wiki with links on pages and in templates.
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*[[Lockbox]]
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*Thanks to everyone else who does amazing work on the wiki. Volunteers rock!
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I use the following frame (dimensional) parameters to consistently crop things for the wiki:
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Remember to keep it floating, fellow image croppers~!
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REMOVE THE FRAME for most wiki images, as the frame isn't part of the game. It just keeps dimensions consistent.
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*[[File:Aura Animation Dreadful overworld moving.gif]] [[File:NovasterSandbox_test_APNG_1.png]] (left: gif, right: APNG)
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*[[File:Aura Animation Dreadful overworld moving.gif]] [[File:NovasterSandbox_test_APNG_1.png]] <br>(left: gif, right: APNG)
*[[File:NovasterSandbox_test_APNG_2.png]] [[File:Soaked Aura-Unattached.png]] (left: captured w/ Bandicam, right: with FRAPS, both APNG).
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*[[File:NovasterSandbox_test_APNG_2.png]] [[File:Soaked Aura-Unattached.png]] <br> (left: captured w/ Bandicam, right: with FRAPS, both APNG).
  
 
*These should look worse on the left, better on the right. Size is not a factor in quality comparison here.
 
*These should look worse on the left, better on the right. Size is not a factor in quality comparison here.
 
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*These images amuse and appear useful to me, but don't really have a formal/official place on the wiki as of yet.  
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These images amuse and appear useful to me, but don't really have a formal/official place on the wiki as of yet.
  
 
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*[[File:Accessory_perspectives_HeadbandANDguards.png]] <br> Many players make earmuffs or headphones using the headband and helm guards.  
*[[Image:Accessory_perspectives_HeadbandANDguards.png]] Many players make earmuffs or headphones using the headband and helm guards.  
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*[[File:Accessory_perspectives_HeadbandANDcomunit.png]] <br> The headband can make the Com Unit look like a more complex piece of equipment.
*[[Image:Accessory_perspectives_HeadbandANDcomunit.png]] The headband can make the Com Unit look like a more complex piece of equipment.
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*[[File:Accessory_combinations_helmguard_and_maedate.png]] <br> This looks a bit like a [[Shogun Helmet]], or a [[Storm Warrior Helm]].
*[[Image:Accessory_combinations_helmguard_and_maedate.png]] This looks a bit like a [[Shogun Helmet]], or a [[Storm Warrior Helm]].
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*[[File:Accessory_perspecives_GamefacesASeyes.png]] <br> If a helmet doens't have eyes, the '''gameface''' might be able to give that helm some personality.
*[[Image:Accessory_perspecives_GamefacesASeyes.png]] If a helmet doens't have eyes, the '''gameface''' might be able to give that helm some personality.
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*[[File:UsedArtistically_Glasses_divine.png]]<br> Image by User:DemiDagaz  
*[[Image:UsedArtistically_Glasses_divine.png]] Image by: DemiDagaz  
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*[[File:Accessory_combinations_helmguard_and_ventedvisor.png]] <br> These seem to fit together! (Regal Vented Visor + '''Regal Helm Guards''').
*[[Image:Accessory_combinations_helmguard_and_ventedvisor.png]] These seem to fit together! (Regal Vented Visor + '''Regal Helm Guards''').
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*[[File:Accessory_perspectives_triple.plume.png]] <br> Players can put plumes on Tailed Helms, leading to something like this...
*[[File:Accessory_perspectives_triple.plume.png]] Players can put plumes on Tailed Helms, leading to something like this...
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*[[File:Accessory_perspectives_ribbonsASleaves.png]] <br> Sometimes ribbons can look like leaves.
*[[Image:Accessory_perspectives_ribbonsASleaves.png]] Sometimes ribbons can look like leaves.
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*[[Image:Battle Sprite-Drakon-T1-icon.png]]
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These are the projects of which I am most proud. Of course, these could not be completed without the help of many users (listed on my user page under the Social tab). Wiki editing is a group effort. I only claim to be a catalyst for improvement.
*[[Image:Battle Sprite-Drakon-T2-icon.png]]
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*Cleaning: Interface, navigation help, and format organization. The same types of information in the same places = our goal.
*[[Image:Battle Sprite-Drakon-T3-icon.png]]
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*File uploads (so many, they make my head spin).
 
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*[[Template:GearList/doc|GearList project]] and [[:Category:Armor providing only Normal defense|associated categories]] for bulk effect searches involving all gear types.
*[[Image:Battle Sprite-Maskeraith-T1-icon.png]]
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*[[Template:DoRSource]], Calendars, and [[News]] around everywhere they're relevant. Massive user appreciation, especially for new/returning users who are confused by Spiral Knights item availability and SK history.
*[[Image:Battle Sprite-Maskeraith-T2-icon.png]]
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*[[Prize Box]] and individual Prize Box pages. [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/110909#comment-1004784 Hey look, user feedback that I didn't ask for before doing the project!]
*[[Image:Battle Sprite-Maskeraith-T3-icon.png]]
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*The [[:Category:Gate Maps|Gate Map]] project. Helps new and old users alike to know which level(s) they're getting into and jump right in to aid their fellows.
 
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*The entire [[Mission]] page system, and all the associated subpages involving rewards and Basil.  
*[[Image:Battle Sprite-Seraphynx-T1-icon.png]]
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*[[Template:Sword/Acquisition/doc|Acquisition system]]. Simple visual cues with the most desired information immediately visible. This includes that huge material page fix we all endeavored to fix after the BS update...years...later. Better late than never!
*[[Image:Battle Sprite-Seraphynx-T2-icon.png]]
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*[[Image:Battle Sprite-Seraphynx-T3-icon.png]]
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*[[Image:Battle Sprite-Seraphynx (Black Kat)-T1-icon.png]]
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*[[Image:Battle Sprite-Seraphynx (Black Kat)-T2-icon.png]]
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*[[Image:Battle Sprite-Seraphynx (Black Kat)-T3-icon.png]]
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*[[Image:Battle Sprite-Drakon (Gun Pup)-T1-icon.png]]
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*[[Image:Battle Sprite-Drakon (Gun Pup)-T2-icon.png]]
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*[[Image:Battle Sprite-Drakon (Gun Pup)-T3-icon.png]]
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Priority:
 
*Move pages such as "how to make eyes visuals" on the [[Talk:Eyes]] pages etc. to Spiralknights (or help?) space (similar to [[Spiralknights:Redirect]]).
 
 
*Fix the list on the [[Ticket]] page to have better icon positioning and linking.
 
 
*Fix the format of various location pages, after we reconsider "Garrison" vs. "Haven Garrison" etc.
 
 
*Reword [[Shadow Lair]] page to make sense with {{release|2013-10-16}}
 
 
*Oh my jegus each HoH mission has its own special little gate map names...
 
 
*Fix vendor lists so they follow the other sortable list template formats (yellow header, blue borders, blue background), and so they're not as repetitive - this would involve a flexible column for items that can be purchased by more than one type of currency (Randolph is such an example, and the Dark Harvest Prize Box for different kinds of candy is as well). There are many wayward vendor list templates out there, it's time to fuse their functions so we don't have all these different templates with white or blue backrounds etc. floating around. Columns should include: Name, Type (costume, usable, etc. - arsenal terminology), flexible Cost column, Notes about circumstance of acquisition such as rank limit in HoH (and for historical points/price changes if relevant).
 
 
*Morlin has dialogue specific to the sprites and the lab has a display for them. Finish adding this to wiki. It's all recorded in video in my comp for later. This type of content is limited depending on the player's rank mission progression, so don't worry, other editors concerned with this.
 
 
*Improve wording of costume pages regarding redundant/repeated DoR data in notes sections. This data is usually in the sortable table below, unless the item is "unique." For unique items, specify date, as with [[Power Pistons]].
 
 
*Fix [[Prismatic Aspect]] information on individual costume/equipment pages, using '''<nowiki>{{Prismatic Aspect}}</nowiki>'''
 
 
*Adjust logic for costume taxonomy to be in line with recent merger format (discussed [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/109275 here])
 
:Simplify the note rows by reducing to a simple "tags" list, so CTRL+F still works. Emphasize Unique. Adjust the list usage guides accordingly.
 
:Split the costume list into helmet and armor sections. Set information is always on individual pages. Adjust template to not include the slot column accordingly. Remove use of icons, emphasizing the use of the word "unique" FIRST in note row tags.
 
:Split the accessory list into slot subsections. Adjust template to not include the slot column accordingly.
 
 
*Finish the acquisition template ([[User:HexZyle/Template:RecipeLocation]] and rename to ItemType/Acquisition), and implement them.
 
 
To do:
 
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*Work on [[List of Alchemy Stations]] and check through each individual alchemy machine page for consistencies.
 
 
*[[Laboratory]]:
 
:Clean up NPC list
 
:Use proper "release" linking
 
:Add a list/section regarding how each relevant rank mission influences the lab ("Pakrat joins after the player completes blahblah," etc)
 
*Organize all of this so the page doesn't seem like such a mess/repeated - have to look into "area" pages with Denizen lists again, see if they can be organized better. Stuff below large lists is bad for navigational purposes. Perhaps the denizen list should simply be compressed into simple bullets+names+minor role note, as much of this this information fluff that will eventually be entirely covered on individual NPC pages?
 
 
*Hubert deserves a page, if only to make miscellaneous slimes jelly. As in envious.
 
 
*Infobox project: Overhaul mission pages, create nonexistent mission pages, include stuff from exploration and map projects
 
:[http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/107506 forum discussion]
 
 
*Spruce up [[Template:AreaInfo]] infobox and area pages
 
:add soundtrack info to various exploration/geography infoboxes.
 
:Fix categories to make sense. Areas (worlds might not be appropriate? Category was deleted), Levels, actual Subpages, all under the loose Geography.
 
:Discuss "geographical phenomenon" vs. "area" vs "world" (talk about how it was deleted in the past) on forums.
 
 
*Overhaul monsters ([http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/111580 forum discussion])
 
:Turn [[Visual Encyclopedia/creature]] into a sortable "list gallery," showing all the information it currently has in a user-oriented sortable format. Include name, image, class, tier, status, and possibly a narrow notes/keyword column. Currently have a demo in the [[Sandbox]].
 
:Fix the boss page into a sortable list, each boss is a complex entity with many aspects, therefore each needs their own page, not a tiny section of a list page.
 
 
*Improve format and wording for [[The Core]], [[Clockwork Terminal]], [[Hall of Heroes]], and [[Rescue Camp]] pages. Them maps.
 
 
*Make [[:Category:Image tags|image tags]] consistent.
 
 
*Make an "Accessory/End" template that has "about the list" so the information is at the bottom, certain browsers do not like the showhide tab in relation to redirects and anchors, and implement.
 
 
*Somehow merge [[Danger Mission]] into [[List of prestige missions]] while still being useful and clear.
 
 
*Furniture ([http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/110836 forum discussion])
 
:standardize list format - rename templates and make better in general
 
:standardize page format - "See Also" needs to be the only thing under lists.
 
:reorganize - don't do pages by group, that's not flexible enough
 
 
*Guild Hall
 
:standardize list format
 
 
*Fix trinket infobox and recipe (the heat statement doesn't make sense for trinkets)
 
 
*Add history to spiral starter items, when more colors were made available etc.
 
 
*Finish organizing color theme categories/category tags on pages. 
 
 
*Make gallery mimic templates have more similar inputs, documentation for them.
 
 
*Gallery for prize box pages, featuring the special stuff in bulk instead of individually/wayward (not important)
 
 
*Make [[Confetti]] page betterer. This includes table format and animations.
 
 
*Bother Icytea about icons for [[Gun Pup Helm]], Node Slime, and a few others.
 
 
*Fix [[List of sets|Sets]] (consistent file naming for sets) and get pics of kat stuff.
 
:Fix various set inputs on several costume pages (regarding hyphens especially) so images show up once established+moved/reuploaded (in lists)
 
:Figure out what a "set" is (vs. collection, family, group)
 
:Move set info into infobox for combat gear pages.
 
 
*Maps
 
:-Work with [[User:HexZyle|HexZyle]] on this to make epic
 
 
*NPCs:
 
:Make a page for each important NPC (has dialogue and/or something else important)
 
:Make a page for misc NPCs
 
:Merge pages that seem to need merging ([[Researcher]] into [[Knights]] etc)
 
:Add NPC [[:Category:dialogues|dialogue]] information to mission pages where relevant
 
:Replace [http://wiki.spiralknights.com/Special:WhatLinksHere/Template:Npclist/start what links here] with [[Template:NPCList]]
 
:Make a master NPC page?
 
 
*Overhaul gear infoboxes and categories specifically regarding monster bonuses
 
 
*Add sortable acc slot columns to reduce confusion regarding built-in accessories or other items. Sometimes they take up the slot, sometimes they don't! "Why" doesn't matter, only whether or not they do.
 
 
*Fix template naming convention for costume recolors to match accessory - not a priority cause redirect is working, but the internal editor tips should be accurate.
 
 
*Make [[token]] page into list format
 
 
*Make a page: "Crash Pod" (or as Rhendon calls them, escape pods) disambiguation. Include furniture pod, danger lobby pods, bechamel's pod, all da pods.
 
 
*Fix up recipe template system. Be sure to include crafting location, using the alchemy machine icons.
 
 
*Make a page: "Alchemy Path" that describes the crafting tendencies and whatnot (merge into category page?)
 
 
*Start listing SD (and AH) sale prices for items where relevant. Use a showhide with bullets by year so prices can easily be compared and referred to without taking up space/distracting from the other info. A master list of all (known) items that have been in sales, with this data, on the Supply Depot Sale page is desired and has been requested by users, and it would be useful.
 
 
*Fix format regarding DoR in Battle Sprite lists to be consistent with other DoRSource-type information tables.
 
 
*Shroud of the Apocrea: improve Lost Soul pictures, when the event comes again
 
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*Lots of other things I didn't keep track of in here until I started keeping track of things in here.
 
::Never Done, our duty is unending.
 
 
*Battle Sprite "gallery" code mimic. Ask Clotho to move sprite images to better names once established.
 
:Done: 27 February 2015
 
 
*Fix informative text area of [[Accessory]] page
 
:Done: 01 March 2015
 
 
*Fix switch for category regarding "obsolete" in-game official stuff vs. "retired" guilds. <strike>Or just make retired guilds obsolete? idk. Must decide later.</strike> Decided to go with switch.
 
:Done: 03 March 2015
 
 
*Alchemy Paths update (Thanks [[User:BlarghBlargh|Skepticraven]] for making template)
 
:Done: 11 March 2015
 
 
*Make a single plug-n-chug template for linking SE and another for linking Color themes (instead of one template per SE and one template per Theme)...<strike>Maybe even a single category linking template for all these aesthetic things. switchy switchy</strike> - nah.
 
:Done: 12 March 2015
 
 
*Add date of release information to accessory lists. This should aid in clarity - what should users expect? New players should get an idea right away about how/when things are put into the game...
 
:Done: 20 March 2015
 
 
*Notes column of [[Costume]] page (make it like accessory page)
 
:Done: 23 March 2015 (finally)
 
 
*Tweak weaponinfo infobox template to link to status through ability images as well as register for "weapons that can inflict BLAH status" categories? Could easily be done with one input and a few switches.
 
:Done: 24 March 2015 (not fully implemented on individual pages)
 
 
*add infobox screenshots to the little tooltip icon popup "whoops" thing
 
:Done: 27 March 2015
 
 
*Fix special categories that sort numerically but do not claim to sort numerically (armor/helmet/shield defenses and status resistances)
 
:Done: I totally forget but sometime April 2015
 
 
*Fix [[news]] page and template inputs to not be stupid
 
:Done: 14 May 2015
 
 
*Find the missing Tier 1 minis and upload pics, fix tags
 
:Done: 15 May 2015
 
 
*Fix up lockbox page
 
:Done: 02 June 2015 (of course, the possible prizes need work still)
 
 
*Fix [[Haven]] and associated pages that have NPC/denizen lists
 
:Done: 02 June 2015
 
 
*Finish [[:Template:GearList/doc|GearList]] project
 
:Done: 25 June 2015
 
 
*Improve Mission Page format
 
:Done: 26 July 2015 (implementation still needs doing - polish on [[template:floor]] is "complete")
 
 
*Overhaul [[Exploration]]
 
:Done: 10 August 2015 (format implemented)
 
 
*Overhaul and update horribly out of date [[material]] page and individual material pages
 
:Done: Late August 2015/Early September 2015, editors are still validating recipes. [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/111444 Forum discussion].
 
 
*Fix up and implement a decent [[:Template:About]].
 
:Done: well, made the coding and documentation better 29 August 2015. Implementation is gradual and done only if needed.
 
 
*Finish "lost soul disambiguation" project. Update dialogues, Use the NPC list template instead of bullets.
 
:Done: 03 September 2015 (a few images could be better, though. Can't get until next event)
 
 
*rename Template:Area to [[Template:AreaInfo]]
 
:Done: 08 September 2015
 
 
*Improve the [[Artifact]] and [[The Artifact]] pages regarding content and wiki-wide semi-disambiguation issues.
 
:Done: 11 September 2015
 
 
*Fix map names for SW and GA (my bad)
 
:Done: 15 September 2015
 
 
*Fix missions which have a "!" in their name (as per [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/112136 discussion]).
 
:Done: 12 October 2015
 
 
*Make [[Template:DoRSource]] and add it to relevant templates, since dates are dates and they're not going to change and they show up on multiple pages. Explain exceptions such as 01 October 2014 here.
 
:Done: 12 October 2015
 
 
*Phase out Template:Eventexpired, as per [[Template talk:Eventexpired|discussion]].
 
:Done: 12 October 2015
 
 
*Improve content of [[Crafting]] page.
 
:Done: 27 October 2015
 
 
*Fix steam acquisition wording around the wiki where relevant, link to Unpacking on Steam FAQ page
 
:Done: 07 November 2015
 
 
*Fix [[Prismatic Aspect]] information on individual accessory pages, using '''<nowiki>{{Prismatic Aspect}}</nowiki>'''
 
:Done: 08 November 2015. Thanks to [[User:Snarbylord]] for mass implementation on accessory pages.
 
 
*Fix redundant wording for accessory pages regarding DoR data.
 
:Done: 08 November 2015.
 
 
*Fix [[:Template:Link+Icon]] and [[:Template:PrizeBox]] so they can be used consistently and not overlap. Similar to how [[:Template:Token]] was fixed in relation to disambiguation issues.
 
:Done: 24 November 2015
 
 
*Add laboratory floor information to all the sprite missions.
 
:Done: 08 December 2015 (still need Morlin's dialogue)
 
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*Tweak acc lists on individual acc pages so that recolors are always on bottom.
 
:Reason: not worth editor time, people can just learn that the lists are hiccupped with recolors when it comes to DoR, or future editors can "fix" this OCD issue.
 
 
*Add animation (ifexist) to image tags for convenience? Only after we get most/all of these uploaded.
 
:Reason: bleh!
 
 
*Add entire gate map visuals to galleries of mission pages? Would require some splicing. Idk, that might be too much science.
 
:Reason: just link to the geographical area, only include super special areas encountered exclusively in the mission.
 
 
*Start up "monster-themed" categories for people who like to cosplay/collect.
 
:Going to just mention related costumes on monster pages, and monsters on costume pages+main list. Future editors can make this category if they wish.
 
 
*Strategic Map Images
 
:Reason: we can just link to videos, or put a description next to a screenshot of the area. Strategic Map Images are a lot of work for editors, and they use several semi-official icons at best.
 
 
*"Template:Tip-Mouseover-Description"
 
:Scrapped (added delete tag and removed use of template): 21 September 2015. Reason: Not all users (especially phone) have the convenience of mousehovering.
 
 
*Direct linking for prize box pages instead of through redirects so that the back button doesn't go to the top of the item's list page when clicked once (Firefox only issue?) - really the whole wiki needs to be as such, or have navigation adjusted somehow.
 
:Decided not to do this because it's a lot of work for little gain, and would be very hard to do for all the "little links" around the wiki, not just the big list templates.
 
 
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Latest revision as of 07:04, 5 July 2016

I have retired from editing permanently.

I simply do not have the time - my contributions of late have been carved from days that realistically have no moments left to give. Put simply, editing is no longer fun for me, because I cannot give the work the love it needs to flourish anymore. It is a cause of stress, of hollow duty. It has been years, and it is time to step back from this hobby. Many say this decision is long overdue - but I lingered for as long as my spirit would allow. How did I know when to retire? When edits consistently granted me no joy. They were definitely the last grains to fall, ever so slowly, in an hourglass I once thought was infinite.

I prefer to see editing done by those who have the passion and the time. This was a difficult decision to make, but one I feel is best for the future - both mine and of any editors who will evolve with Spiral Knights and its wiki. Just as I did, they will abide by consistencies they agree upon while coasting on the winds of change.

Enjoy playing this wonderful game,
--Novaster 01:40, 12 March 2016 (UTC)


Spiral Knight ID
Novaster's typical appearance.
  Name: Novaster
Date of Crash: 06 April 2012
Rank: Prestige Badge-45k-Ultramarine.png Vanguard
Guild: <Of Draco Dusk>
Profession: Bomber, Guild Master, Explorer, Wiki Editor
Motto: You can find that information on the Wiki.
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