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I have been involved in the hobby for about 10 years now, mostly on the 40k side of the system. Currently I am studying and working, but have a little spare time that I would be able to use helping run the site. I feel I could help settle arguements if they arose on issues regarding the fluff of the 40k system, and use that time to ensure links worked, or fix ones reported broken. I think the lexicanum is a great resource for gamers as it enables them to firstly be able to quickly find infomation and it is also useful for referencing. I personally write fan-fiction, and that is how I first found the lexicanum, whilst looking for infomation on mordia if I remember correctly. I am knowlageable about most species, races, and organisations in the warhammer 40k universe, and will endevour to correct any mistakes I come across. I also believe I can judge where it is likely that GW will claim breach of copyright on their intelectual property, which, in my view, is to the point where custom is lost, due to the resources needed to play the game being avalible on a site. Also, specifically copywrited work, such as from the novels, or published art work collections. [[User:Hobbes1012|Hobbes1012]] 08/01/06 01:02
 
I have been involved in the hobby for about 10 years now, mostly on the 40k side of the system. Currently I am studying and working, but have a little spare time that I would be able to use helping run the site. I feel I could help settle arguements if they arose on issues regarding the fluff of the 40k system, and use that time to ensure links worked, or fix ones reported broken. I think the lexicanum is a great resource for gamers as it enables them to firstly be able to quickly find infomation and it is also useful for referencing. I personally write fan-fiction, and that is how I first found the lexicanum, whilst looking for infomation on mordia if I remember correctly. I am knowlageable about most species, races, and organisations in the warhammer 40k universe, and will endevour to correct any mistakes I come across. I also believe I can judge where it is likely that GW will claim breach of copyright on their intelectual property, which, in my view, is to the point where custom is lost, due to the resources needed to play the game being avalible on a site. Also, specifically copywrited work, such as from the novels, or published art work collections. [[User:Hobbes1012|Hobbes1012]] 08/01/06 01:02
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==Standard Template Constructs==
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Not sure if this is the right place to start this discussion, so feel free to move it.
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I think we should make Templates for the various types of articles as I believe the German site has.  Put simply I think the best solution is to rip off the ones used in White Dwarf.  Sadly my Archive is at my parent house and I am at university, but looking in the few I have kicking around I found an "Index Xenos" article (for Dark Eldar, WD 311).  The Layout is as follows:
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===Title===
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Introductory Paragraph
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====Physical Charecteristics====
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====Homeworld====
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====Combat Capabilities====
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====Technology====
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====Social Structure====
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====Threat Index and Imperial Policy====
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I figured it would not be a rigid rule but a guideline upon which to start.
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*I also thought a little about weapons and technology, and dependand upon the views of everyone else, I thought it might be a good idea to group things.  For example:  Bolt weapons.  Explain bolt rounds and how they work etc.  then cover the various different weapons:  Boltgun, Bolt pistols, Combi-bolters, Storm Bolters, Heavy Bolter.  The same can be done with Las weapons.  Explain las-technology, the cover the Lasrifle, Laspistol, Hellguns and pistols, Multi-laser and Lascannon.  I would suggest that putting the basic weapon (boltgun, lasgun etc) first as it is the most common varient (usually) and a pre defined order for the rest (here I have used Basic, Pistol, Basic varients, and Heavy, in order if size/power with the exception of the basic weapon first but it doesnt matter as long as we pick one and use it uniformly).  Again, this would not be a strict rule as a guide; for example Missile Launchers do not have basic or pistol varients. 
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*Further, I would like to express my desire to start a discusnsion, not to barge in and start telling everyone how to do things.  This is an idea that needs work, I just want to start the process.  If it will help I can do a few example articles, say Boltguns and Tyranids or something, but you'll have to give me time.  --[[User:Squirrel|Squirrel]] 02:01, 29 January 2006 (CET)

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I would like to help run the site, I think it is an intresting project. I would like to help as an admin Hobbes1012 19:14 06/01/06

Well, for a start tell us something about you, your ideas about the Lexicanum, your knowledge or experiences :) --Inquisitor S., Sysop

I have been involved in the hobby for about 10 years now, mostly on the 40k side of the system. Currently I am studying and working, but have a little spare time that I would be able to use helping run the site. I feel I could help settle arguements if they arose on issues regarding the fluff of the 40k system, and use that time to ensure links worked, or fix ones reported broken. I think the lexicanum is a great resource for gamers as it enables them to firstly be able to quickly find infomation and it is also useful for referencing. I personally write fan-fiction, and that is how I first found the lexicanum, whilst looking for infomation on mordia if I remember correctly. I am knowlageable about most species, races, and organisations in the warhammer 40k universe, and will endevour to correct any mistakes I come across. I also believe I can judge where it is likely that GW will claim breach of copyright on their intelectual property, which, in my view, is to the point where custom is lost, due to the resources needed to play the game being avalible on a site. Also, specifically copywrited work, such as from the novels, or published art work collections. Hobbes1012 08/01/06 01:02

Standard Template Constructs

Not sure if this is the right place to start this discussion, so feel free to move it.

I think we should make Templates for the various types of articles as I believe the German site has. Put simply I think the best solution is to rip off the ones used in White Dwarf. Sadly my Archive is at my parent house and I am at university, but looking in the few I have kicking around I found an "Index Xenos" article (for Dark Eldar, WD 311). The Layout is as follows:

Title

Introductory Paragraph

Physical Charecteristics

Homeworld

Combat Capabilities

Technology

Social Structure

Threat Index and Imperial Policy

(possibly not neseccary?)

I figured it would not be a rigid rule but a guideline upon which to start.

  • I also thought a little about weapons and technology, and dependand upon the views of everyone else, I thought it might be a good idea to group things. For example: Bolt weapons. Explain bolt rounds and how they work etc. then cover the various different weapons: Boltgun, Bolt pistols, Combi-bolters, Storm Bolters, Heavy Bolter. The same can be done with Las weapons. Explain las-technology, the cover the Lasrifle, Laspistol, Hellguns and pistols, Multi-laser and Lascannon. I would suggest that putting the basic weapon (boltgun, lasgun etc) first as it is the most common varient (usually) and a pre defined order for the rest (here I have used Basic, Pistol, Basic varients, and Heavy, in order if size/power with the exception of the basic weapon first but it doesnt matter as long as we pick one and use it uniformly). Again, this would not be a strict rule as a guide; for example Missile Launchers do not have basic or pistol varients.
  • Further, I would like to express my desire to start a discusnsion, not to barge in and start telling everyone how to do things. This is an idea that needs work, I just want to start the process. If it will help I can do a few example articles, say Boltguns and Tyranids or something, but you'll have to give me time. --Squirrel 02:01, 29 January 2006 (CET)