Orcs of the Red Blade

Discussion => Game Related => Topic started by: Drevan on July 18, 2008, 03:11:37 AM

Title: Wiki
Post by: Drevan on July 18, 2008, 03:11:37 AM
Since the Wiki currently exploded, I have two options, which is purge the thing from my hard drive or reinstall it and start afresh.

Is their sufficient interest and drive to support a wiki, as their was questionable interest before, or is it better without one?

Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Mhokdor Spinesnapper on July 18, 2008, 03:52:14 AM
If you're willing to reboot the thing, I'd appreciate it a lot, I think Koz also mentioned wanting it back up but I can't say for sure (He's on his holiday now) Would be handy reading stuff about the others and working on some info about Mhok and all of that :)
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Drevan on July 18, 2008, 03:53:06 AM
Sadly the Information on their is lost to this world. So it would be a fresh start.
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Gal'Bash on July 18, 2008, 09:25:26 AM
I guess it wouldnt pose a problem sice the guild is "kind of" startig afresh as well...or started. Old people left, new people came. I would say that if you have the time adn will to do it, it would be really appreciated.
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Braggha on July 18, 2008, 09:39:32 AM
Same here.
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Gronh on July 19, 2008, 02:12:32 AM
Well, I've no idea what goes in the Wiki, but I'd be interested in seeing it, so Im giving my support to rebooting it ;D
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Drevan on July 19, 2008, 03:09:25 AM
If another three Orcs show some interest in it, then I'll make the necessary changes.
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Gohomi on July 19, 2008, 03:35:37 AM
I am interested in this, certainly. However I'm not certain how much I could contribute to it. Perhaps a lot, perhaps litte - it'll depend on the time I have.

But there is interest in this from my part too, yes.
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Claws on July 19, 2008, 11:29:05 PM
If you need another to help out then i will as much as I can.
But it would be a learning curve for me.
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Drevan on July 28, 2008, 01:44:09 AM
Ok, I've reactivated the wiki link above.

I'll be working on it for a bit, (and removing viagra spam), but for now, feel free to let loose.
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Gal'Bash on July 28, 2008, 12:39:34 PM
Godjob mate...Thankies
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Drevan on August 05, 2008, 08:21:32 PM
<tumbleweed>

Anyway, I've reconfigured robots.txt to prevent the wiki showing up on search engines. That nullifies the use of spam bots.

Really, you can add to it. ;)
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Kozgugore on August 05, 2008, 09:40:10 PM
Good show I suppose. Didn't even notice myself. Any chance we got the old templates lying around somewhere perchance? Looks a bit... bald.
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Mhokdor Spinesnapper on August 06, 2008, 01:29:15 AM
If someone could give quick instructions or a tutorial on how to make my own page or an overview of what our wiki contains (Which the old Wiki did have, didn't it?)  that'd be great... As I'm lost pressing all the buttons...
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Norv on August 06, 2008, 02:07:02 AM
I tried this:
write
http://orcsoftheredblade.com/wiki/index.php/New_Page
in the browser, where New_Page is any name you want for your new page.

A page appears, which says:
There is currently no text in this page, you can search for this page title in other pages or edit this page.

Edit the page and save.

Just my two cents ;)
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Drevan on August 06, 2008, 02:11:30 AM
Quote from: Kozgugore on August 05, 2008, 09:40:10 PM
Good show I suppose. Didn't even notice myself. Any chance we got the old templates lying around somewhere perchance? Looks a bit... bald.
Getting there.

Content first, looks second. Template creation for Mediawiki is a pain in the arse. So once I see it get used, I'll happily put in the time to get it looking nice.
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Mhokdor Spinesnapper on August 06, 2008, 02:32:02 AM
._.

I like Morsha.



I'll see what I can get to write about, I'm always unsure how to start... It might take an example or two :x
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Drevan on August 06, 2008, 03:20:19 AM
Quote from: Mhokdor Spinesnapper on August 06, 2008, 02:32:02 AM
._.

I like Morsha.



I'll see what I can get to write about, I'm always unsure how to start... It might take an example or two :x
Done.
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Kozgugore on August 06, 2008, 03:22:33 AM
Will see if I can slap some old pages on there sometime then. See if I have some lying around.
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Drevan on August 06, 2008, 04:52:09 AM
Also, until I can find a way to reliably bridge the forum and wiki user database, you'll need to register in the wiki too, using the link in the top right.

Currently, unregistered users can alter anything they wish, but I'm sure as hell not planning to leave it like this, after the spamfest to old one became.

If you have nay questions, I'm happy to help.
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Kozgugore on August 06, 2008, 04:37:52 PM
As soon as I figure out how to create new categories...

Guess I got it. I always wondered though. Do we have any limits in terms of uploading pictures or whatnot? Does it cost (extra) money or so?
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Drevan on August 06, 2008, 10:07:55 PM
Quote from: Kozgugore on August 06, 2008, 04:37:52 PM
As soon as I figure out how to create new categories...

Guess I got it. I always wondered though. Do we have any limits in terms of uploading pictures or whatnot? Does it cost (extra) money or so?
Not really. If we're serving over 100k people, then bandwidth starts to become a thinking point. Over 1 million, then I need to look at limiting picture size etc.
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Kozgugore on August 06, 2008, 10:43:07 PM
"File uploads are disabled on Orcs of the Red Blade."

Heresy. ;<
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Drevan on August 06, 2008, 11:53:24 PM
I've fixed the images, and thrown you up a guide on how to use images. There's a link on the main page, any questions, post 'em up.
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Kozgugore on August 07, 2008, 08:31:46 PM
Sexy stuff so far. Now just for more people to join in on the madness and a tasty skin to lick. >;3
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Braggha on August 14, 2008, 09:19:03 AM
Sorry, but im pretty new to all this wiki thingies... How the hell i can add page for Grockh there? Have no idea, really...
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Kozgugore on August 14, 2008, 12:52:06 PM
Easiest way to do it is just to do a search for the page you want to create (for example search "Grockh Burnblade" or whatever you want your page called) and click the "you can create this page" button.

If you need some sort of layout, feel free to have a peek at mine and click the "edit" button at the top of the screen. It'll give you the entire page in Wiki format, so if you want to copy something, like headers or the command to use images or the correct category, go ahead.
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Kozgugore on August 14, 2008, 04:49:41 PM
Morsha's on fire. o; Go Morsha!
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Norv on August 14, 2008, 07:24:48 PM
Quote from: Kozgugore on August 14, 2008, 04:49:41 PM
Morsha's on fire. o; Go Morsha!
Ye... When you see the computer taking a minute to show "my computer", and a certain partition has three recycle bins... you know you are living The Day Before The Harddisk Died. Although a happy day, because you noticed it! this is still one of the most boring days ever. It is a day when you suddenly realize you postponed most backups for half an year (not again!), a day when you swear every 5 minutes that from now on you will do so weekly, of-course-weekly-indeed, and try whatever you can now, not all can be saved. Keep watching them taking forever...
What can one do better in such a day than a little wiki editing, though still not knowledgeable about them orcs of the tribe and their stories? * blinks with angel eyes *

* hopes the tribe does not have her boss as a member though *

For the blood of the tribe!
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Drevan on August 16, 2008, 12:17:20 PM
Wiki...? Check.
Guides...? Check.
More than three people adding content... errr...?

Step up Orcies.
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Claws on August 16, 2008, 06:54:09 PM
Quote from: Drevan on August 16, 2008, 12:17:20 PM
Wiki...? Check.
Guides...? Check.
More than three people adding content... errr...?

Step up Orcies.

I have added some old stuff.
Tried to add new but just can not get my  head around it at the moment sorry.
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Drevan on August 19, 2008, 05:46:50 PM
<tumbleweed><tumbleweed><tumbleweed><tumbleweed><tumbleweed><tumbleweed>

Only FOUR people have anything to add?
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Norv on August 20, 2008, 12:12:48 AM
Just recovered from the twisting nether:

Songs and tales on the path of an Orc (http://orcsoftheredblade.com/wiki/index.php/Songs_and_tales_on_the_path_of_an_Orc), a story of Loial's (from March 2007 it seems!).

Enjoy!
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Kozgugore on August 20, 2008, 12:28:31 AM
You're starting to make me wonder where you're getting all this from, hehe. Ex member perhaps? Or you're just stalking every poor soul out here? ;)

Still, you definitely won't be hearing me complain. Nice going!
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Greggar on August 20, 2008, 01:55:47 AM
Added some stuff of greg on the wiki ^^ here's a link.
http://orcsoftheredblade.com/wiki/index.php/Greggar_Wolfsong
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Norv on August 20, 2008, 02:14:13 AM
Quote from: Kozgugore on August 20, 2008, 12:28:31 AM
You're starting to make me wonder where you're getting all this from, hehe.
Long answer:
Aw, these orcs and their "patience"... I was about to explain in a story, but I did not manage to finish it yet.
Quote
Ex member perhaps?
No.
Quote
Or you're just stalking every poor soul out here? ;)
Not yet. ;)


... I still owe the short answer? * sighs *
Ok, ok, short answer:
http://web.archive.org/web/20070314050324/www.rbo.ft6.com/forum/index.php?topic=33.msg156;topicseen

This "wayback machine" engine did save a few things.
But before you ask: there are NO other stories saved there, and only a couple of wiki pages and several topics. What it happened to stumble upon at the time(s). (though it might try now, well, because I bothered it)
As I said, twisting nether, at least as in you cannot count on it as it stands.
Sorry...
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Braggha on August 25, 2008, 10:33:32 AM
Tried to add page via search (Koz advice) and got this:

Database error
A database query syntax error has occurred. This may indicate a bug in the software. The last attempted database query was:
(SQL query hidden)
from within function "". MySQL returned error "144: Table './edgeload_wiki/mw_searchindex' is marked as crashed and last (automatic?) repair failed (localhost)".
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Drevan on August 25, 2008, 02:59:19 PM
Fixed
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Braggha on August 25, 2008, 04:59:25 PM
Yay, thanks! All is working now. Added article 'bout Grockh. Still more info to come!
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Morgeth on December 05, 2008, 12:58:09 PM
Ohdurr, added Morgeth's little story, that's littered with spelling errors I'll have to look into some day.
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Norv on January 01, 2009, 05:31:11 PM
Perhaps you orcs may want to take a look at two additions: the Rite of Vision (http://orcsoftheredblade.com/wiki/index.php/Rite_of_Vision)
and the Blessing of the Wolf (http://orcsoftheredblade.com/wiki/index.php/Blessing_of_the_Wolf).
Though they are still basically written, you might find it useful to familiarize a little bit with them and give me feedback if you want, since I'm thinking to eventually make them into events of the tribe. I guess we might go for a try in the next few weeks.
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Nazkhur on January 08, 2009, 11:38:46 PM
I have plenty to add, but as soon as I start reading now to add and edit stuff on the wiki my brains goes out to lunch and refuses to come back.
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Claws on January 09, 2009, 10:58:38 AM
Quote from: Nazkhur on January 08, 2009, 11:38:46 PM
I have plenty to add, but as soon as I start reading now to add and edit stuff on the wiki my brains goes out to lunch and refuses to come back.

I am the same with the Wiki site.
I just can not get my head around it how to add to it ect.
Be told lots of times but i guess there is no brain cells left to take it in. :-\
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Loial on January 09, 2009, 12:25:39 PM
sadly same same, but the biggest problem for me is i have no idea how a wiki works  ;D i know.. i'm a noob...
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Nazkhur on January 09, 2009, 01:19:39 PM
I'm a writer not a computer know-it-all. If someone wants to volunteer to add the content, i'll supply.

My creative mind is away thinking on other things,  ??? .....that and being made of fail.
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Norv on January 09, 2009, 01:48:56 PM
Quote from: Nazkhur on January 09, 2009, 01:19:39 PM
I'm a writer not a computer know-it-all. If someone wants to volunteer to add the content, i'll supply.

My creative mind is away thinking on other things

Sure thing. I volunteer, as usual. Please let me know in any way you wish, mail, posts, the content you wish put there. Me likes that!
I will take a look when I can to see what I can add to the little help page over there, but I'm afraid my problem is the other way around: I can do it, I'm not sure how to express it properly though :(
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Kozgugore on October 14, 2009, 01:04:05 AM
As a reminder for young and old alike, even though our own wiki is still down (and probably will remain so), Defias Brotherhood itself has an 'official' wiki to share all of your fancy character details with the entire server. It's quite addicting in a way when you get into it, so take a look! The tribe's even got its own page, it just still needs a lot of filling in, cause I need to find time to properly write it all down.

http://defiaseu.wikia.com/wiki/Defias_Brotherhood_EU_Wiki
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Drevan on October 21, 2009, 03:19:40 AM
Oh, the wiki got bumped off my things to do list, d'oh!
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Claws on October 21, 2009, 11:18:33 PM
Quote from: Sakareth on October 21, 2009, 03:19:40 AM
Oh, the wiki got bumped off my things to do list, d'oh!

Its alive  ;)

Not seen you around for a while Az
Title: Re: Wiki
Post by: Drevan on October 26, 2009, 08:09:56 PM
www.orcsoftheredblade.com/wiki