PvXwiki:Admin noticeboard

The Admin noticeboard

There are a number of issues that can only be solved by an Administrator. The Admin noticeboard is one of the means through which users can contact Administrators in order to identify a problem that needs Administrative attention. Although editors are welcome to directly contact particular Administrators, posting on this page instead may be an easier way to let the entire Administrative group know of the issue (which may be particularly helpful since it increases the odds that at least one Administrator will see, and thus be able to respond to, the issue promptly).

There are only a limited number of things for which this page should be used. Many problems can be solved without Administrative intervention, and, thus, this page should be restricted to those issues that actually require an Administrator. Those are: blocking vandals, (un)deleting pages, (un)protecting pages, removing votes (either as per Real Vetting or because the build has been substantially edited), and mediation (only if the situation demands it).

Even in cases of vandalism, posting on this page needn't be the first step (and indeed should not be the first step). If you see vandalism, just go ahead and revert it, anyone has the power to do so. If it's a new article with no safe version to revert back to, tag it for deletion. In both cases you should leave a message in the talk page of that user to make him/her aware of why that kind of edit is unacceptable on PvXwiki. Only post here if that user persists in his/her actions, ignoring the warnings or if the content requires immediate Administrative attention (eg. if the material on the page is so offensive that should be immediately deleted).

(Be careful in case that user repeatedly insists on vandalizing, avoid a revert war; it's far better to temporarily leave the vandalized version of the page up until an admin has a chance to intervene.)

To create a new request: add an item to the bottom of the list below, providing a brief, neutral summary of the issue. As a sign of courtesy, also leave a message on the talk page of any other involved users so they are aware of this discussion. If you are alerting an admin of a vandal, use the {{IP}} template, with the first parameter being the vandal's IP or username. If you are requesting that vote(s) be removed, please use the {{Build}} template, with the first parameter being the build's name.

General Issues

General issues include (un)deleting pages, (un)protecting pages, banning vandals, and moderating serious disputes. This section may also be used for miscellaneous issues as well as Administrative announcements. See resolved issues here.

Licensing version

See this. Page is protected, so one of you guys needs to fix it. --Wizardboy777 23:48, 21 September 2007 (CEST)

I've been talking to Gcardinal, and we're unsure which is correct, and obviously, we can't fix it until we know which is the problem, so no fix, for the moment. --Edru viransu//QQ about me/sysop 00:04, 22 September 2007 (CEST)

I think we have to use version 2.0. We took over quite some content from Guild Wiki, and they use 2.0 with no note on the possibility of silent upgrades. So we have to put at least the pages which originated there under 2.0. Anyway, we should put up a consistent statement asap. – HHHIPPO ‹sysop› 20:32, 3 October 2007 (CEST)

E/any_Rodgort's_Shackles (talk · rate)

There are five versions of this build on PvX as linked to on the build page with nearly identical usage; they should really be merged, imo... --Mafaraxas 23:03, 11 December 2007 (CET)

[1]

404 not found. — Skakid HoHoHo 16:13, 21 December 2007 (EST)

Shouldn't this be under coding issues? --GuildofMoses 16:34, 21 December 2007 (EST)

Website addresses are not codes. — Skakid HoHoHo 16:35, 21 December 2007 (EST)

[2] Also 404. --Mafaraxas 18:16, 22 December 2007 (EST)

This is the same issue as this. As in, they both don't work for the same reason. ¬ Wizårdbõÿ777(sysop) 18:53, 22 December 2007 (EST)

User talk:71.229.204.25

Each "edit" link edits one section below what it should, and the last one starts a new section. (At least, that's how it is for me.) -- Armond Warblade{{sysop}} 23:50, 24 December 2007 (EST)

The first two section headers only had one = around them :O ¬ Wizårdbõÿ777(sysop) 15:24, 25 December 2007 (EST)

But it's still broken >.> I'll keep looking at it. ¬ Wizårdbõÿ777(sysop) 15:25, 25 December 2007 (EST)

Ok, now it's fixed. I moved the {{TOCright}} up to the top instead of having it after the first two sections. ¬ Wizårdbõÿ777(sysop) 15:27, 25 December 2007 (EST)

User:124.191.74.29

PvX:NPA--VictoryisSantas 14:06, 25 December 2007 (EST)

Is this really a big deal to you or Coloneh? I'd just brush it off. - Krowman {{sysop}} 14:34, 25 December 2007 (EST)

Build-Specific Issues

Build-Specific refers to any issue pertaining to the removal of votes. See resolved issues here.

W/E Hero Proof Hammer (talk · rate)

Pretty sure of sock, see Mr. Pink57's vote. --GuildofDeals 14:37, 25 December 2007 (EST)

As far as IP addresses are concerned, Mr. Pink57 is not a sockpuppet of Mahsa (the author of the build). *Defiant Elements* +talk 14:39, 25 December 2007 (EST)

Sorry, just seemed suspicious. Red page, no discussion, high vote, no Talk/advice on page. Sorry for the false alarm. --GuildofDeals 14:58, 25 December 2007 (EST)

E/Rt SH Splinter Hero (talk · rate)

Eloc's vote and Goldenstar's vote. IMHO the existence of Dual Attunement doesn't count as a reason not to give a 5 in effectiveness. Especially when used by a Hero with RI. Shen ^{has cookies} 09:29, 22 December 2007 (EST)

Goldenstar's vote is valid IMO, since he's just stating that he feels it's inferior to Dual attunment, and the overall score is still good. Eloc has no reason, as per usual, and his wording suggests he is probably misunderstanding the voting system, again, as per usual.Bob fregman 11:48, 22 December 2007 (EST)

I see this build as one of those that need substantial evidence for one not to rate great. And a Fire ele hero using Dual Attunement when other options exist does not suffice even as a rationale. Shen ^{has cookies} 14:51, 22 December 2007 (EST)

I see your point, and agree it's a great build. Seeing how goldens vote wasnt that bad however, i wouldnt remove it if i was an admin, but i do see where you're comming from.Bob fregman 15:09, 22 December 2007 (EST)

Actually, MB on a Hero ele is pretty bad. But that's not to say Dual Attunement preforms better. So maybe there was some legit-ness in Golden's vote. I withdraw my argument. Shen ^{has cookies} 11:12, 23 December 2007 (EST)

So Eloc changed his rationale to a more favorable one, but refused to change the actual rating. Shen ^{has cookies} 15:59, 23 December 2007 (EST)

Caspian for suggesting spirit rift as a variant. Shen ^{has cookies} 09:43, 25 December 2007 (EST)

W/Mo HH Sanctum Cay Runner (talk · rate)

Klomi's vote, since balth is included now, and Elocs vote, since it suggests defy pain as a better alternative to HH.Bob fregman 19:16, 22 December 2007 (EST)

P/any Screaming Runner (talk · rate)

Author vote-Gives a 5 in effectivness when he clearly states how vulnerable the build is..PheNaxKian 07:28, 24 December 2007 (EST)

R/Rt Splinter Shutdown (talk · rate)

Author vote-not a very good explanation, just says how he thinks it's better than a barrage build..PheNaxKian 07:30, 24 December 2007 (EST)

A/W Empty Palm Spiker (talk · rate)

The Gates Assassin's reasoning doesn't qualify the build as good. Shen ^{has cookies} 09:30, 25 December 2007 (EST)

R/Rt Oath Spirit Spam (talk · rate)

Sock. Shen ^{has cookies} 10:44, 25 December 2007 (EST)

And Sjeps vote misrepresents the build. Spawning Power counts for squat when the spirits can be laid down indefinitely. Shen ^{has cookies} 10:47, 25 December 2007 (EST)

Resolved. *Defiant Elements* +talk 12:42, 25 December 2007 (EST)

N/E Corrupt Warder (talk · rate)

Eloc, maybe Terror's votes.--VictoryisSantas 13:44, 25 December 2007 (EST)

A/N Dancing Shadow (talk · rate)

While not a bad rating, I don't think the vote by Victoryisyours shows an accurate understanding of the builds purpose. Please review and deal with it as you see fit. Thanks. Selket Shadowdancer 16:37, 25 December 2007 (EST)

I saw it coming.--VictoryisSantas 16:38, 25 December 2007 (EST)

It's really not effective. I dunno what I was thinking. Shen ^{has cookies} 16:44, 25 December 2007 (EST)

Build changed and is now back in stubs to be reworked. Request removal of all votes please. Selket Shadowdancer 17:09, 25 December 2007 (EST)

ViY and I both removed our votes. Shen ^{has cookies} 17:39, 25 December 2007 (EST)

Appreciated. Thankyou. Selket Shadowdancer 17:42, 25 December 2007 (EST)

A/W SP Trampling Ox Assassin (talk · rate)

The Gates Assassin's vote. Innovation = is this meta or will this be meta, not is this new? — UberizAwesome 02:40, 26 December 2007 (EST)

General Coding Issues

Coding refers to any issue or bug that needs to be dealt with by a Server Administrator (Gcardinal or Hhhippo). See resolved issues here. PvXcode related issues have their own section below.

Recent changes RSS and atom feeds

Don't seem to work. [3] [4]. Both of them tell me This feed contains code errors. --Wizardboy777(T/C) 00:45, 21 October 2007 (CEST)

Rate Tab

This is directed at gcard or anyone who has coding experience. Is there anyway for you to be able to have the rate tab available while on the discussion tab? It's kinda annoying to go to the build tab again just to rate something after adding to the discussion. --Lost 05:43, 24 August 2007 (CEST)

I agree, it is a lil annoying... hardly priority though. Search system>this. -- frvwfr2 (T/C/Sysop) 05:58, 24 August 2007 (CEST)

I'm working on it, but it's difficult since the tab on the talk page has to trigger an action on another page. Be patient... – HHHIPPO ‹sysop› 23:22, 27 September 2007 (CEST)

There was a solution to this which poke used in his GWWiki tools on gww. I'll point you to it when I have the time too search for it. -- (gem / talk) 00:59, 7 November 2007 (CET)

Rating Page protection

Can we get a way to protect a discussion page? It would be nice when a dispute like the Toucher happens... lock it so that votes can't be removed. ~~ frvwfr2 (T/C/Sysop) 20:14, 30 October 2007 (CET)

Just to add on to Frvwfr2's comment: in that situation, it should lock the vote page in such a way that votes cannot be removed nor can new votes be added. *Defiant Elements* +talk 03:44, 1 November 2007 (CET)

That too. ~~ frvwfr2 (T/C/Sysop) 01:31, 4 November 2007 (CET)

GraceExpired

Would it be possible to auto-tag Stubs and Trial builds that have been unchanged for 2 weeks, or even automatically enter them into this category? — Rapta (talk|contribs) 03:29, 6 November 2007 (CET)

I think this is still being worked on, its not that simple lol. --Peter 10:24, 29 November 2007 (CET)

Build Master Implementation

So, as per general consensus, we're planning on doing a trial run to test out the impact of BMs on PvX. From everything I've been told, it shouldn't be terribly hard to add the code necessary to create a BM category, but, it does have to be done. *Defiant Elements* +talk 01:01, 1 December 2007 (CET)

PvXcode Issues

Coding issues related to PvXcode. See also PvXwiki talk:PvXcode. Resolved issues are moved here.

Seed of Life

Seed of life doesn't seem to be effected by @xx. see here SoL is set @7 (at rank 7 as indicated in the note section) this should make it last 4 seconds, however it still says it lasts 1...5 seconds. PheNaxKian (T/c) 23:15, 21 November 2007 (CET)

That's true of all title-track skills I believe. *Defiant Elements* +talk 23:54, 21 November 2007 (CET)

Not all-i think on the main page there's something down near the bottom about it and it has something to do with the asura title track where @xx works.PheNaxKian (T/c) 23:07, 22 November 2007 (CET)

Cool idea i think

Could we maybe get a bar sayin like Crit rate and DPS on weapon based builds? like for a warr have Crit rate based on wep mastery, and a DPS based on wep attribute. Mehbe not worth it, but useful nonetheless. ~~ frvwfr2 (T/C/Sysop) 02:22, 10 December 2007 (CET)

Would it be like base DPS? I dunno how useful that might be in some builds. Shen(contribs) 02:38, 10 December 2007 (CET)

True... Maybe just crit hit chance then, but that has negligible use except for on Sins, but then they use a lot of crit increasing skills too. Maybe just forget it. ~~ frvwfr2 (T/C/Sysop) 02:42, 10 December 2007 (CET)

I think that would be quite kool, but then you have to think of how to get it only on rangers/warriors/ass. etc. and not jsut casters with a wand -.-. also on the idea of adding things-equipment template code(s) maybe? would mean we don't have to just list it....i think (would have to for PvE builds i guess....)PheNaxKian (T/c) 21:16, 11 December 2007 (CET)

Numerous Shouts (and etc) on Images

Some shouts have issues and usually end up with a red link. I usually try it with quotes, without, etc, but nothing works. This on occurs when posting the image directly or more so when using a mini skill bar. Here are some examples:

There's more, I'm kinda just too lazy to scour the depths of PvXwiki to find them. --GuildofMoses 22:38, 17 December 2007 (CET)

Just re-upload. — Skakid HoHoHo 13:01, 22 December 2007 (EST)

PvE Attributes Counter

It would be nice. Basically the ability to put the PvE rank into the attributes and let it calculate how the skill works. Just my opinion IMO. --GuildofMoses 10:16, 24 December 2007 (EST)

[Skill@1...12], if ever the need arose. One can also click the actual skill. Though it'd be pointless to have a set attribute for such a variable attribute. Should a minimum value be prudent, simply note so. Shen ^{has cookies} 10:22, 24 December 2007 (EST)

PvX Convert/Decode

They both don't work. — ク Eloc 貢 16:31, 25 December 2007 (EST)

Clean up please

Serveral bugs has been fixed, so a nice clean up is needed. gcardinal 03:10, 21 December 2007 (EST)

Fixed. — Skakid HoHoHo 13:01, 22 December 2007 (EST)