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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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[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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*pending
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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.  
*[[File: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.
*[[File: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]].
*[[File: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.
*[[File: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  
*[[File: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''').
*[[File: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.
*[[File:Accessory_perspectives_ribbonsASleaves.png]] Sometimes ribbons can look like leaves.
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*[[File: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.
*[[File: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.
*[[File: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.
*[[File: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.
*[[File: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!]
*[[File: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.  
*[[File: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!
*[[File:Battle Sprite-Seraphynx-T2-icon.png]]
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*[[File:Battle Sprite-Seraphynx-T3-icon.png]]
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*[[File:Battle Sprite-Seraphynx (Black Kat)-T1-icon.png]]
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*[[File:Battle Sprite-Seraphynx (Black Kat)-T2-icon.png]]
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*[[File:Battle Sprite-Seraphynx (Black Kat)-T3-icon.png]]
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*[[File:Battle Sprite-Drakon (Gun Pup)-T1-icon.png]]
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*[[File:Battle Sprite-Drakon (Gun Pup)-T2-icon.png]]
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*[[File:Battle Sprite-Drakon (Gun Pup)-T3-icon.png]]
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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)


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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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