Talk:RuneScape Wiki

Popular categories
Shouldn't we be using categories from Special:Mostpopularcategories or Special:MostLinkedCategories? 19:18, 3 November 2008 (UTC)

Who wrote...?
"You might be a king or a little street sweeper, but sooner or later you dance with the reaper..."

Horray for a fellow B&T fan ^_^ -- 15:56, 7 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Jagex wrote it in their News section. 15:34, 16 November 2008 (UTC)

Minigames
It would be very nice if there were a minigames link in the left navbar. --Signatures/Zblessed 10:11AM, 16 November 2008 (UTC)
 * There is a link to Minigames in the right navbar. 15:34, 16 November 2008 (UTC)
 * It would be much more obvious if it were on the left, given that along with Skills, minigames are a major element of the game.  Just my two cents.  --z
 * Um, I'm was talking about the Monobook skin. Which skin are you referring to?   17:01, 16 November 2008 (UTC)
 * I've added more navigation options to the Monaco sidebar (MediaWiki:Monaco-sidebar). Is that what you meant?--Richardtalk 18:16, 16 November 2008 (UTC)
 * To be honest, I have no clue...I just take the default that the site gives. --Ztalk
 * Ah, that looks much better, tyvm! --Ztalk

new news
stuff about funorb is on the website news now, better add it on. my school blocks runescape so i cant copy da info ''' Btzkillerv has entered the building!  ''' 11:08, 20 November 2008 (UTC)

How we could make website better?
I think we need some java calculators like other fansites, as people have to go over to tip.it or sal's realm when they want to know how many bones to bury to get to 50 prayer or so. Ippy97 15:33, 23 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Use Template:Items Needed to calculate "how many bones to bury to get to 50 prayer". 08:20, 24 November 2008 (UTC)

I think we should update the main page articale. its been over a month.
 * Hmm... what exactly do we need to update?  08:52, 30 November 2008 (UTC)


 * Here's an idea, making a separate "Training" section under the "Skills" tab on the main page. If you don't understand what I'm saying, here's an explanation. If you mouse over the "Skills" tab on the left side of any page in the RS wiki, it comes up with "Members", and "Free to play".
 * They should add another tab there labeled "Training", if you mouse over this, it will pop up with a list of all the skills, then if you click on one of the skills, it will take you to another page specifically about training a certain skill.
 * This would take some of the stress of of some of the larger guides, and let us expand the training guides of the smaller skills (that we dont already have huge training sections on the skill guide). They also already have a separate Slayer training guide, that was split from the regular skill guide because it was so gigantic.
 * the number of animations (advertisements and otherwise) can slow down computers if multiple windows are open. Anything that reduces the number of animations playing, or the processing power they take would be nice. Since I last checked this site has otherwise improved greatly.


 * Its just my opinion that we should do what wiki suggests to do first... like cleaning up articles and/or enhancing the contents... Its just my Opinion though >_< --(GuardianAngel 05:18, 9 August 2009 (UTC))

Afrikaans
There's a new runescape wikia called www.af.runescape.wikia.com or see here. --Africa South 07:37, 9 December 2008 (UTC)
 * I fixed the url; Wikia wikis do not have "www" in them; I'll update the interwikis soon as they won't work right now due to them not active yet.--Richardtalk 23:00, 10 December 2008 (UTC)


 * I see that the languages are in alphabetical order, can we put afrikaans first then? --Africa South 11:27, 13 December 2008 (UTC)
 * I put the Chinese and Russian wikis first because their writing doesn't really use characters used in the English language, though Afrikaans comes immediately after them if that helps.--Richardtalk 17:33, 13 December 2008 (UTC)

Update
152.26.20.29 13:28, 11 December 2008 (UTC) I Think the main page could use a nice background and more articles and a section on the most visited sections. I also think there should be a better quest guide that is more easy to search through. Also the main page could use a new design and better Images be put on it.

Uotm December 2008
As i am User of the Month December 2008 i wish every wikian, runescape player and every single human on this planet a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!! 18:40, 16 December 2008 (UTC)

Lol, Thanks 18:42, 16 December 2008 (UTC)

Christmas countdown
am i allowed to put christmas countdown? 07:40, 23 December 2008 (UTC)

Nope, Hurston left a message on your talk page about it. 10:53, 23 December 2008 (UTC)

Distractions + Diversions link
Can someone change the link Distractions and Diversions to Distractions and diversions locations instead? I'm sure most people who click that link would want to see the current locations rather than a short article about the feature itself. Luckytoilet 17:09, 27 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Done.--Richardtalk 20:36, 29 December 2008 (UTC)

random images on mainpage
I'm trying to create something similar to the Maincomplete template with random images for a different wiki, however it keeps getting cached, so it's always the same images, I was wondering how this is avoided, thanks Reddo 19:53, 3 January 2009 (UTC)

Announcement area
I was thinking of a announcement table so yuou can say stuff like User212 has been sysopped or User736 has made a new WikiGuild project. I'm not sure on doing it myself, so does anyone wanna help?
 * Like here? 20:02, 7 January 2009 (UTC)

Nice!

Main Page Problem
Ok, I made this vid to show you guys what is wrong with the main page (for me at least). Note: I have tried both my Mac and PC and both Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers. You can find my vid here. Can anyone help me with this problem? This just started happening in late Nov. for me (I think). -- 23:05, 9 January 2009 (UTC)

wikifest timer
Are we allowed to put the timer on the mainpage so people can notice there's a event.

02:13, 10 January 2009 (UTC)


 * No reason to because it's in the site notice at the very top of the page in bold. 02:25, 10 January 2009 (UTC)

Ads
Since when did ads appear and why did they appear? The very first time I went on this wiki there wew no ads but no ads keep appearing.Seamonster73 13:14, 26 January 2009 (UTC)
 * I see ads =S 17:49, 26 January 2009 (UTC)
 * June 2008ish. See w:Forum:Wikia's New Style.--Richardtalk 00:28, 27 January 2009 (UTC)

i think there shouldnt be adds as they take all day to load Legaking 21:15, 11 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Not our choice, it's wikia. They've been there for over half a year. It's not something we have a say in. The money has to come from somewhere.. 21:17, 11 February 2009 (UTC)

UotM Error
So I decided to read the main page again to see if there is anything good when all of a sudden, I read that degenret is January's UotM. I thought he was February's own. Morian and C teng were January's UotM. Hope you guys fix this. 23:20, 12 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Fixed, thanks :-) 23:24, 12 February 2009 (UTC)

Main page needs updated
The Price checker, Evil Tree, randoms update, and new quest list is out.Seamonster73 11:02, 26 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Main page "News" section has been updated. Try refreshing your browser cache, if you still see the old news.  11:07, 26 February 2009 (UTC)

so much for 11000 articles.. we have 10099 o.O -- 11:15, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

Wiki Theme Song?
I've made a song for the wiki, shall I put it on the main page?




 * Nice. Did you compose this yourself? 11:29, 24 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Yea. Btw could some one put this on the main page? Read this first mind.
 * Something like this would require a community decision, we can't just add it. =\ 18:25, 24 March 2009 (UTC)
 * 1.Why does that have anything to do with RS? 2. How does it have to do with out wiki? 3.Whats the point? 4.How would it be put on the front page (i.e. just saying "this is our wiki's theme song!" seems out of place) --Starfy 17:48, 30 August 2009 (UTC)

Main Page makeover
Ok, simply put, we have too much stuff on the Main Page. It is also very unorganised - for example, User of the Month is on the very bottom! Here's my proposal...


 * 1) Shorten the "Welcome to Runescape Wiki" Box by removing all the possible languages. Instead, we could only leave the "Other Languages" Link. Same goes to sister-sites.
 * 2) Featured Image is severely cropping the "featured article" Box. I suggest we merge the two together, with the Featured Image being put in bottom Right Corner, And the Featured Article Taking the Rest of the space. I mean, seriously, featured image doesn't need that much room!
 * 3) Shorten the "Popular Articles Column. Most of these can already be found in the Bar on the left. These include: Quest Walkthroughs, Genral Guides, Skill guides, lands and cities, polls (as this has been abandoned), Minigames, Treasure Trails, Weapons, Armour, Runes, Items, Discontinued items, Adventurer's tales (Discontinued as well).
 * 4) Move Featured User to the left, so it isn't the bottom box.

This would, hopefully, shorten and organise the Main Page. 14:48, 28 March 2009 (UTC)

But how would people who speak in other languages know what "Other languages" means? I say keep that there. 15:59, 28 March 2009 (UTC)

I would recommend removing the image in the "Feature article", since we already have a "Featured image". The "Featured user" could be shortened by just mentioning the name of the featured user. Sidebar is only available in Monobook skin, but the "Popular articles" could be reduced in font size. 16:12, 28 March 2009 (UTC)

This is what i have made with the ideas given:

All i got so far

-- ''Ok, simply put, we have too much stuff on the Main Page. It is also very unorganised - for example, User of the Month is on the very bottom! Here's my proposal... '' Yes, there is too much crap on the main page. However, things like User of the month should be out of the way, dumped right at the bottom, because they're of interest to few people. The front page should be the showcase of the best and most visited information - a lot of people only use fansites for the treasure trails and quests guides - these should be not only on the front page, but "above the fold" - should appear without you having to scroll. Yes, it's in the menus too, but that's irrelevant - a showcase of the best and most looked for information, that's what the front page is about. And Languages should be right up there at the top - If you're a speaker of another language, it's awesome to suddenly see "hey, there's content for me too!". Even if that wiki has sparse content, it's still good - they start contributing over there too. --Eucarya Talk 22:34, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

Maincomplete Easter
As it is near easter time and i have made a new template for easter like the halloween and christmas to put on the mainpage which can be found Here And as the mainpage is now protected i cant add it. Please can an admin please put  on the mainpage.

Thanks

17:43, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

Banner ads becoming Box Ads
I'm having alot of what should be banner ads becoming box ads, interfering with the wiki. Does anyone know what to tell Wikia? Is it a coding error? -- 18:45, 6 April 2009 (UTC)

Please help us!
Hi, I'm from a sister site named the UnRunescape Wiki (one of the sister sites at the top of the page). We offer a parody of all happening in RuneScape- so as long as RuneScape exists, we can't go obsolete. However, there is a lack of editors, so any help from members of this site would be much appreciated. A lot of our old editors had other commitments, so we NEED some new contributors. Please help us, and come and join the Wiki! ''' The Fire of the Angels Pester me! ''' 09:54, 12 April 2009 (UTC)

Cleanup
You know guys, you keep saying how we can make the website better. Well if you want to, go ahead, just leave the others out of it. You can edit anything practically on the web-site, so go ahead and make it better.

Thai RS Wiki
I just created Thai RS Wiki with contents translated from here. Please link to it :) --Willwill 09:44, 17 April 2009 (UTC)

New Featured Article
I think we should put Slayer as our next article. Many people like it and should deserve a place in there. 15:16, 29 April 2009 (UTC)
 * To discuss next month's featured article, see RuneScape:Article of the Month. If you're thinking of nominating it, I'd wait until next month. 16:17, 29 April 2009 (UTC)

Affiliation with the MechScape Wiki
Hi, I'm Dragongnexus, I come from the MechScape Wiki. MechScape is a game currently under processed and will be released soon made by the same makers of RuneScape, Jagex. MechScape and RuneScape are different games, but they are still related. I have come to ask for permission if you may want to help us build the MechScape Wiki, and also allow us to use some of your content such as policies and important, central content. If you have any questions, please come to our Wiki and post on the Main Page's talk page under the "Affiliation with the RuneScape Wiki" thread. Thank you. Dragongnexus 11:28, 3 May 2009 (UTC)


 * I'm moving this from "Talk:RuneScape Wiki" to the Yew Grove. That is where we should discuss something like this. 11:29, 3 May 2009 (UTC)

Restyling RS News
Check out my sandbox. I restyled the update news on the mainpage there. What do you think? Discuss on the sandbox talk page. 14:55, 9 May 2009 (UTC) Nvm. 21:58, 18 May 2009 (UTC)

Full protection and backup version
The Main Page has been fully protected as per the discussion here. However, all users will be able to freely edit the backup copy of the Main Page (RuneScape:Main Page). Any changes considered as good faith edits will be reflected in the Main Page. 05:54, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

Missing Developer's Blog Item
The blog entry posted today called "Feedback and Blue Blocks is missing under the Developer's Blog section. -- 20:39, 23 June 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks. The place to add it would be here. 22:50, 23 June 2009 (UTC)
 * Ah thanks, I had assumed all the Main Page templates would be protected too. -- 23:57, 24 June 2009 (UTC)

Twitter
Since we post Dev Blogs, Patch notes, and all other news; why not add Twitter updates and posts to the main page also? FerrelShadow 16:07, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

"favourite combat-related skill" poll question
Shouldn't this also include Slayer? 10:01, 7 August 2009 (UTC)

Cannot Create A Account!
There's some thing wrong with the wiki's account creation I cannot create an account, Somebody help!

Thank you! now i have an account finally =]--Finch claw 07:37, 8 August 2009 (UTC)

Ok, i know that this has nothing to do with the main page but, how do you make a tag? I say this as in the two pictures and the persons name inbetween it. --Finch claw 08:08, 8 August 2009 (UTC)

This should help (even though I haven't managed to make one yet). And it's called a signature, not a tag. --Randomly Crazy 12:14, 11 August 2009 (UTC)

LOL, finnally i got it all figured out, thank you for the help every one! =] Finch Claw 21:23, 11 August 2009 (UTC)

New news
Can someone make a link on the front page about the new Machinima competition? I've already created the page. --Randomly Crazy 12:18, 11 August 2009 (UTC)

Teh Newspaper.
Shouldn't we have a link to the newspaper...?, It'd be Helpful --  Celtic-Creations  *  Talk to me

Promoting WOW?
I was just going through a few of our quest quides and what not and i realized something... we on the RuneScape Wikia are promoting World of Warcraft. I noticed this about 2 days ago. There is atleast 2 adds of WOW only even in the middle of guides!!! I was just thinking it might make some people play WOW instead of RuneScape. So Just an idea off the top of my head maby remove most of the adverts in guides and elave them on spots dedicated to adverts such as as the bottom or sides...any one thinking the same here? 75.104.192.37 03:06, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
 * We don't control the ads, we promote nothing. The ads are general gaming ads, we have no say over what is displayed. So long as they break no rules, there is nothing that can be done. 03:10, 15 August 2009 (UTC)

OK thats for clearing that up for me alittle Karlis... but wish that they could change adds up a bit instead of WOW and more WOW kinda gets annoying at times...99.197.160.56 05:05, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Ehh, I guess it would be nice to perhaps advertise RS, but the wiki is aimed at gaming, and there are far more generic gaming ads for bigger games than just RuneScape I'm afraid. 05:54, 21 August 2009 (UTC)

I don't think Jagex advertises for Runescape anyway, and the whole site is sorta like a RS ad in a way --Starfy 17:43, 30 August 2009 (UTC)


 * In addition to what's been said, I've noticed some ads for "Evony" which blatently use boobs to try and get us to take interest and join. As a quote from Wikipedia says:

"The images depicted females who, as the ad campaign continued, grew further and further unclothed, until the ad was simply a bra-clad pair of breasts" Somehow I don't think it's an appropriate advert for RuneScape wikia users. 19:44, September 22, 2009 (UTC)
 * We had something in the Yew Grove about Evony recently. Plus, Wikia is already removing as many versions of the ad as they can find. WWTDD? 20:16, September 22, 2009 (UTC)