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Can we get a new forum please...? An english one would be nice.--Vindicta 09:11, 13 January 2009 (CET)

Actually the Lexicanum sub-forum is in English. If there is demand for a "Lexicanum only" forum we would have to think about it, but I don't know if we need that for administrative stuff... --Inquisitor S., Großmeister des Ordo Lexicanum 09:30, 13 January 2009 (CET)

The idea is mainly to build up a Lexicanum community from which more folks can be drawn up to help the admin team. The number of articles are growing, and maybe more people can stay on and be active for longer if there's a forum to interact in as well. Also, fan fluff, non canon stuff, and anything else irrelevant to put inside the Lexi can be put in this forum. And maybe to help co-ordinate page templates, the lexi way etc. And also, to decide on a collective vote, eg) do we need portals? or any other topical issue. Permission to collect endorsements from users?--Vindicta 11:59, 13 January 2009 (CET)

I have no objections to such a forum. Although at the moment I don't know which hosting service would be recommendable. You just go ahead and check the demand with other users (I'm pretty busy with other things for now). In the meantime I'll consult with other staff people. But to point out one thing right away: I doubt that we will be able to draw people to such a forum with such good forums as Warseer, B&C, BolS etc. out there. And with the main emphasis on "administrative issues" the existing forum seems to be sufficient (or better not well used ;)) enough. --Inquisitor S., Großmeister des Ordo Lexicanum 12:36, 13 January 2009 (CET)

By the way: you're right about the German buttons, that certainly is not ideal. The current forum location evolved from the German forum because the whole idea of the Lex was developped there. I have something in the back of my head about a future changing of the language of the buttons, but for the moment I can't exactly remember. --Inquisitor S., Großmeister des Ordo Lexicanum 15:51, 13 January 2009 (CET)

A proper forum would most likely be benefitial for the Lexicanum community in many ways. Communication front and foremost.

Also people can check facts and fluff with eachother before editing Lexi-content. It's true what Inquisitor S. said about Warseer, BoLS, B&C etc. but concidering the amount of time and effort it would take to put up a proper forum would IMO be worth it anyway. Whatever my vote counts for :) If you need any help, feel free to ask. I could probably spare _some_ time for this! --Ridicule 20:47, 13 January 2009 (CET)

Sounds like a good idea to me, I'm for it. Duffs101 23:58, 13 January 2009 (CET)

I know its been a while, but do we still need more votes to support this issue? --Vindicta 16:29, 24 February 2009 (UTC)

Anybody found a provider? --Inquisitor S., Großmeister des Ordo Lexicanum 16:42, 24 February 2009 (UTC)

What does that mean? The only forums I'm familiar of setting up are Invision and Proboards...--Vindicta 01:34, 25 February 2009 (UTC)

Either of those providers seem a good option. A great bonus is that they're also free. I say go for it :) --Cherubael 01:58, 25 February 2009 (UTC)

Is it complex to set up a forum there? I really don't want want to let other people do that actually if it can be avoided ;) --Inquisitor S., Großmeister des Ordo Lexicanum 10:23, 25 February 2009 (UTC)

Oh those were just suggestions, and I meant that these forum providers are the only ones I have had past experience with. I like proboards, very simple. Invision has more tools, and thus can be more 'complex', but has better security. I guess the third option is to set up one built from scratch using phbb, but I have no idea what this entails, plus it needs a webhost.--Vindicta 18:59, 25 February 2009 (UTC)

Maybe I could help... You see, I actually came here to see if I could find some help with building a new a wiki for non-canon 40K stuff (seeing as fan-made armies are such a large part of the hobby) and I'm also going to be setting up a forum. So, why not get two birds with one stone. I can set up a forum that covers both wikis and give you guys half of it, with admin privileges and whatnot. It's pretty easy to do really. I don't mind naming it for your guys, seeing as you're the larger wiki (something of an understatement really). Just say the word and I'll get it set-up. Oh, if you're interested you can find the wiki at: - http://black-crusade.wikia.com/wiki/Black_Crusade_Introduction -- User:Hear-Me-Roar 18:55, 25 March 2009 (UTC)

Forum issues

Please discuss what you would like to see in an englisch-speaking, Lexicanum project forum:

Yeah all sounds good to me, doesn’t have to be anything too fancy, it would just be a good place to discuss various Lexicanum topics. Similar to the German one, just in English. Duffs101 09:44, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

As Duffs said, nothing too fancy. Maybe a forum would be a better place to co-ordinate our actions, rather than on talk pages etc. This is going to be a lexicanum forum, not a warhammer discussion forum I presume?--Jonru 12:59, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

A Lexicanum support area, a discussion page for 40K itself, general areas for discussion about other things... Basically just a place to hang out, like a general forum. SeanJamesCanavi 17:05, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

Basically I don't want a general 40K and/ or fantasy forum because anyway there are tons of those out there already. Instead I am thinking about something which is not out there yet... Yeah difficult I know ;) There will be definitely a Lexicanum support area for technical issues and on how to organize things. Apart from that there will be a background discussion area, but this will be special. All people who have been in this hobby for a while should have noticed that there are things that simply get on everybody's nerves (apart from the trolls that start those things). So there will be certain rules like no X Vs Y threads, no hypothetical/ What if/ alternate universe/ crossover crap, no things like female Space Marines etc. etc. Everything will be discussed on an objective and polite level. Meaning that posts without official GW sources as a back-up are not allowed, this would lead away from the purpose of the Lexicanum. And of course childish behaviour like army-bashing and fanboi-ism (hate that word) will lead to a quick end of the corresponding users. You might notice that the aim of a Lexicanum forum is not to compete with other forums, I want to offer sanctuary to people who are fed-up with other forums... Rules, modeling, sales etc. will also not be found on the Lexicanum forum. --Inquisitor S., Großmeister des Ordo Lexicanum 17:17, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

Sounds good, a haven for background gurus and the suchlike :)--Jonru 17:23, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

I guess. While I don't agree with the no hypothetical stuff part. SeanJamesCanavi 18:08, 28 April 2009 (UTC

Well, "what if" discussions don't have much to be discussed, since we know that it's not like that. So where would be the sense in that for an encyclopaedia? --Inquisitor S., Großmeister des Ordo Lexicanum 19:51, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

I think it would be best to stick to legitimate canon as a basis for the forum, the current background is rich enough as it is (an encyclopedias worth no less). There are hundreds of other forums out there for WH40K theoretical discussions etc. As this forum is for the encyclopedia, we should try and keep it free from taint so to speak. ;-) Duffs101 21:14, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

You put my intentions into better words than me ;) There are indeed many other places to discuss things like that. --Inquisitor S., Großmeister des Ordo Lexicanum 21:18, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

What about linking to some of them, then? SeanJamesCanavi 21:25, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

Here or in the forum? And why? --Inquisitor S., Großmeister des Ordo Lexicanum 22:45, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

Either or. And simply so people don't do it here, they do it there. SeanJamesCanavi 00:56, 29 April 2009 (UTC)

I can set up a forum system for the Lexicanum. A server maintenance is planned for Thurseday, so I could do it Thursdays. ;-) Would you prefer a bulletin board system (like it is used on Warseer etc.) or a more simple and basic system like the "Vanilla" forums (see http://lussumo.com/community/) - Odysseus 08:06, 29 April 2009 (UTC)

I don't have a preference regarding the system used since I don't know much about either ;) However it would be nice if we could give the forum a certain Lexicanum look, so too vanilla is not optimal. --Inquisitor S., Großmeister des Ordo Lexicanum 08:19, 29 April 2009 (UTC)

Oh yeah, gotta keep that High Gothic chic look! :-) Duffs101 18:30, 29 April 2009 (UTC)

HmmHmmmm - we fade to grey...^^ Fine by me.--Genestealer, Magus 19:13, 29 April 2009 (UTC)

OK, the new forum system is now available: http://forum.lexicanum.com/ We can announce it officially after the server switch tonight. - Odysseus 10:16, 30 April 2009 (UTC)

I'd like to postpone the announcement until we have discussed and set up all areas we are going to need. --Inquisitor S., Großmeister des Ordo Lexicanum 12:23, 30 April 2009 (UTC)

Lexicanum project forum. --Inquisitor S., Großmeister des Ordo Lexicanum 12:40, 8 May 2009 (UTC)

Proposal for this article

Proposal for improved content on this page--Jonru 10:39, 10 June 2009 (UTC)
Picture of forum In order to improve communications within all Lexicanums a project forum has been created. This is designed to allow the discussion of content, technical issues and other questions related to the project. Please read and abide to the following guidelines before using the forum:

• The forum is reserved for users of the Lexicanums - to ensure smooth communication, your forum user name should be the same as the one you use in the Lexicanum.
• The Lexicanum forum is not for the discussion of hypotheses or interpretations. Questions like “what would happen if” and “is it possible that…” are unwanted and can be punished with banning from the forum.
• Questions about individual articles should be discussed first in the appropriate discussion pages - the forum is not replacement for this feature.
• Advertisement of external fan sites with no other posts will lead to immediate banning from the forum.
• The usual rules for spelling, punctuation and writing style apply, including the need to post sources for your comments, apply.
• Ignoring the forum rules can lead to sanctions in the Lexicanum.

Button to the forum

I agree (Surprise! ;) )--Genestealer, Magus 12:33, 10 June 2009 (UTC)

Yes ok so I just stole it from the German version and translated, but it seemed to stall over there so I thought I might try and get it going again, to finish it and implement something. So any other ideas or shall I put it in place?--Jonru 14:58, 10 June 2009 (UTC)

Sometimes the German Lex is a bit slow. I think it's okay (the text, not the slowness^^) - if there're further proposals or improvements, we may include them later.--Genestealer, Magus 15:19, 10 June 2009 (UTC)

missing primarchs

i've just found this web site and seen your article on the lost primarchs. i,m crushed that in 15 years of speculating and wondering that they were only a gaming device to create your own! ahhh! my wife was right i am mad!