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[edit] FAN page redesign

Good eeeevening Comrade Oohnit. I put together an idea for a redesigning of the featured article nominations page. You can find it here. To go along with that, please see my idea for how the Council of Seers namespace pages would be set up. My idea can be found here. After looking at the CS namespace example page, be sure to read my detailed explanation of how that page would work. You can find that explanation here. Please get back to me on this ASAP. I’m not going to bother with a CT on this since it doesn’t really require any sort of community vote or discussion, so once a majority of the Seers get back to me I’ll set everything up. Don’t worry, this isn’t extra work for you. I’ll take care of all of it. File:Tongue.gif - Brandon Rhea (talk) (contribs) 22:18, 1 March 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Epin Lanmaw GAN

Just so you know, I corrected your objections on Epin Lanmaw. - Brandon Rhea (talk) (contribs) 19:36, 2 March 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Remaining Ahara objections

Please see the Ahara objections section on this page to view a list of all of the objections you have yet to correct for the Battle of Ahara. In the future, when you say you've corrected all objections, you need to have corrected all objections. This could have been done quite awhile ago. - Brandon Rhea (talk) (contribs) 21:49, 6 March 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Cruentus logo

How's this? Do you want me to change anything or add the words "Star Wars" above "Cruentus"? Drewton (Drewton's Holocron) 00:59, 15 March 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Re:

Thanks. I wasn't planning to make another faction maybe, just people that were involved. Minor people who did one great thing in the era. MecenarylordEnter if you dare 21:57, 16 March 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Re: Tahu

Unit, I'm going to have to ask you to stop asking me about this. You know full well that I have a lot of stuff to do outside of SWF and the Seers, and I get to reviews when I can. Because Tahu has already been halfway (or however long) reviewed, it's not my top priority. Why not go bug MPK? Or JM76? Or Solus? - Brandon Rhea (talk) (contribs) 20:04, 25 March 2009 (UTC)

  • No, you have asked me via IRC, and other members of your project have asked me. You've also asked me, specifically, to do your reviews in the past, meaning you're ignoring the fact that there are 7 other Seers (not counting you and me). - Brandon Rhea (talk) (contribs) 20:18, 25 March 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Special CASWFN Edition


                 
April 1, 2009
The Completely ALTERNATIVE Star Wars Fanon Newsletter

Volume 1, Edition 1 - April, 2009


Greetings, mortals comrade citizens of the Star Wars Fanon community. We have here for you a very special message.

[edit] Friends, fanonites, countrymen, lend me your ears…er, eyes…whatever…just run the tape

Welcome to another issue of CUSWFN CASWFN, delivered fresh to your user talk page/subpage for April, 2009! Inside this issue, we have a interview with Solus, as well as a picture of the day, fanon updates, Star Wars merchandise page, Star Wars Fanon news, FA/GA updates, and user comments. In other words, everything that this publication should normally have, but usually doesn't, or doesn't have to the satisfaction of the majority (or at least a vocal minority) of the readers. However, first we have a special address from the editor for the main newsletter page:

By now, you've probably realized that this issue is not part of the CUSWFN, nor is it written by the usual culprits. No, instead we got tired of waiting around for the *actual* CUSWFN and decided to make our own, special one-issue-only release. We're not sure what happened to the actual heads. Word has it one of them is busy with the Communist party and the other is playing with children's toys. Please direct all complaints to them and not us. Especially since we're not revealing our names. In fact, we just conned Ataru into uploading this for us because he's a convenient fall guy.

As such, this issue is labeled the CASWFN, the Completely Alternative Star Wars Fanon Newsletter, due to the fact that it is not part of the standard newsletter. And, since it's not part of that mess, we felt that we could take a few more creative liberties with the content. As such, there is no compunction for us to be as serious in this issue, so you might find the content a bit more satirical. The date of this release also has something to do with that. Our goal is both provide a level of humor and content missing from CUSWFN issues, and frankly, to have fun with this publication. We hope you'll enjoy this special release of CASWFN, and remember, if you've been wishing you got more issues of the usual newsletter, talk to the normal heads.


CASWFN edition one and only
Editor in chief: <insert name here>
The names of staff and contributors are withheld to protect their identities from the mad rantings and possibly being sent to gulags in Siberia.

[edit] 0-0

April 1st Prank --YourStalker079(Watching) 08:45, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

[edit] CUSWFN

"However, we regret to inform you that due to computer problems, co-editor Drewton has been unable to contribute greatly. For this reason, and in light of the current date, Unit 8311 has decided to do a quick release to put an end to the usual whining. "
—You

Probably for April Fools, lol, but just to make sure, I hope you're not planning to release it how it is right now. It needs major work. We've had two or three rushed issues; we can't have another one rushed. We should be waiting however long it takes us to do it as long as we can achieve good, non-rushed quality. Again, unless if you meant it as an April Fools joke, in which case, well done lol. Either way, I have some free time right now so I've started working on it again. Drewton (Drewton's Holocron) 15:50, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

[edit] my article cleanup

hey thanks for fixing my article on jade nion. i really aprrecate it!!!!!!!!!!!

[edit] Resignation

Unit, please see this. I'm sorry if it feels like I'm putting all the pressure on you, but I really think I've been more of a hindrance lately. Drewton (Drewton's Holocron) 03:38, 10 April 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Request for Seership page

I just wanted to make you aware of this page that I created last night, as well as the nominee that's there. - Brandon Rhea (talk) (contribs) 19:37, 21 April 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Hows it going?

Hey, hows it going? I looked at the CUSWFN edition and I am willing to help if you need it. Darth Craetor 03:19, 23 April 2009 (UTC)


[edit] Cruentus novel update

I hadn't looked at it yet no. I'll do so as soon as I can though. Sorry I didn't reply in IRC, the hubby was having me look up a bunch of stuff and I didn't see it till I was logging off. --Kathkira talk 23:04, 29 April 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Tahu FAN

Hey Unit. Would you mind thinking about removing your nomination for the Battle of Tahu? It's clear that no one's going to look over it anytime soon, so it's just wasting away on the FAN page and acting as nothing more than a waste of space. I myself have tried reviewing it a couple of times but, I have to say, it's kind of painful. I'd suggest using the knowledge you've gained of FA requirements since writing it and give it a good rewrite. It could use it, in my opinion. Just my two cents. - Brandon Rhea (talk) (contribs) 06:33, 14 May 2009 (UTC)

  • There are just errors throughout it in terms of the quality of the prose, in addition to the usual problems with Cruentus articles. It's not worth it for me to put up a more detailed review. It would be too long and a waste of my time. It's better that you just rewrite it because, FYI, Vic and Solus's objections did not involve having to rewrite the article. - Brandon Rhea (talk) (contribs) 16:18, 14 May 2009 (UTC)

[edit] MPK's essay

Unit, since my essay's not finished and MPK's is, wouldn't it be better to replace mine with his for this edition? Drewton (Drewton's Holocron) 18:46, 19 May 2009 (UTC)

I have more time now with summer approaching and I've started planning and writing a large edition for CUSWFN; is that alright with you? I wouldn't want to take too long though, so if so, don't wait anymore than two weeks for me. Drewton (Drewton's Holocron) 01:21, 20 May 2009 (UTC)

[edit] IRC Conversations (Comeback)

Hey Unit. I'm not sure if you remember, but there used to be a section in the CUSWFN for IRC conversations about various topics. One has already been published with Darth tom being interviewed with me. Here is a link to 2 more IRC conversations, one about Early SWF with JM76 and another with C3POtheDS about Avian Hunt. All were fixed up and slowly made into a readable article, here. If you want more, I will be happy to make more in the near future but there are 2 conversations done for two issues. Another can be made in some weeks with Tom and I about his Novel and then a conversation about Brandon on the current issues of the site or maybe just his novel/s. So how about it? --Arav (Ancient Grove) (Lost Archives) 06:56, 20 May 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Election

See here. - Brandon Rhea (talk) (contribs) 06:59, 20 May 2009 (UTC)

  • You were consulted when I tried to talk to you yesterday, but you instead decided to act like a drunk Boris Yeltsin so I gave up in trying to talk maturely with you on IRC. Besides, per what I just said in the forum, your permission is not required to elect a new co-head. You don't "control" CUSWFN. - Brandon Rhea (talk) (contribs) 16:17, 20 May 2009 (UTC)

Yes, that's exactly what I was trying to get to, but I gave up because I couldn't find Comrade Oohnit behind President Yeltsin. File:Tongue.gif - Brandon Rhea (talk) (contribs) 16:23, 20 May 2009 (UTC)

[edit] RE:Incidentally

Sure. Do you have any plans for nominated the Battle of Toydaria for GA or FA? Also, if you could check out my comments regarding PC on the Toydaria talk page, that'd be great. -- Joe Butler (Talk to me) 21:03, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Okay. I have another question, like I said on the battle talk page: since I was 'booted out' of the project due to inactivity, does that mean I'm forbidden from ever joining again, or what? -- Joe Butler (Talk to me) 21:23, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

The Battle of Taanab is pretty much finished. -- Joe Butler (Talk to me) 22:54, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Raptor Immediate Deletion

I was wondering if you would like to take a look at my Raptor article and tell me if you see anymore errors in the article? Thanks Darth Void (Talk) 18:43, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Srav Weaponry

Hey Unit, I was wondering if I could use some of the Srav weaponry, as well as the Tsarka bomb, in one of my new articles, the Honorable Union of Desevro & Tion. -- Dark Lord Storm (Holonet) (Korriban Library)

[edit] ECM

What does ECM stand for? -- Joe Butler (Talk to me) 14:31, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

Thanks. Also, do you have a projection as to when the next CUSWFN will be done? -- Joe Butler (Talk to me) 14:57, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

Sounds good. If you need any help with it, feel free to ask me. -- Joe Butler (Talk to me) 15:03, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

My apologies. I guess I just got a bit excited. File:Grin.gif. Yeah, it can either be pulled or, as you suggested, other seers can refrain from adding more objections until it is cleaned up a bit more. -- Joe Butler (Talk to me) 10:48, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

Can you come on IRC to discuss the battle? -- Joe Butler (Talk to me) 21:13, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

Hey, sorry about yesterday on the IRC; I have at least a half hour for sure now; want to come on IRC? -- Joe Butler (Talk to me) 20:10, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

I'm back on IRC now. -- Joe Butler (Talk to me) 21:06, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Renard slipstream

Here is a review for Renard slipstream:

  • Get rid of the comma after "Cruentusian War". By placing that comma there, if you remove the phrase within the comma you'll find that it says "during the Cruentusian War that enabled it to be used". This implies that it enables the war to be used. Personally, I'd rewrite the entire sentence to say "The Renard slipstream was a tactical maneuver created by the Necasian Military pilot Renard Curl during the Cruentusian War. The tactic was designed for use by the DarkBird-class attack fighter, enabling the fighter to be used against ground-based enemies." It's a lot better that way.
  • "Nonetheless, only the pilots considered the most skilled could pull it off." - Very awkward wording.
  • The "consisted of flying" sentence should be rewritten like so: "To perform the maneuver, a pilot would fly very low over concentrated ground enemies while simultaneously performing a barrel roll."
  • Rather than saying "Renard" in the last sentence, you should refer to him as "Curl". It's more encyclopedic that way.

Make those corrections and I'll have a few other people check over the article. Then we can remove the tags if that group is satisfied. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 21:00, 4 June 2009 (UTC)


[edit] PotE?

Do you think the Picture of the Week section should be changed to Picture of the Edition, as the issue takes 2-3 weeks for creation? Also, would [[File:GanGanHeadshot.jpg]] be a good image for the title? Brandon said it's your decision.--Arav (Ancient Grove) (Lost Archives) 04:26, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Release

"Sorry, no time right now, but thanks anyway."
—You[src]

Just so you know, I wasn't asking you to do it now. Whenever you have time, the email would be appreciated. Considering I came aboard to increase the quality of the newsletter, I wanted to make sure everything has been given a proper read through and edit before it's released. I don't want to be surprised by seeing your stuff released without it being looked over or anything. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 19:00, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

[edit] CUSWFN – Edition 23


                 

Welcome to the twenty-third edition of the Star Wars Fanon wiki’s very own Completely Unofficial Star Wars Fanon Newsletter! For this twenty-third edition, we welcome a new co-editor, Brandon Rhea, to the team! He will be working alongside long-time editor Unit 8311 to bring you the best quality news about the wiki and fan fiction, as well as editorials and opinions essays about Star Wars works, that this wiki has to offer. A little bit of trivia information is that Rhea, along with fellow Star Wars Fanon user Victor Dorantes, has served as the co-editor of the newsletter once before, but he and Dorantes resigned before releasing an issue due to other commitments that required their attention. We are happy that he has returned to us once again!

In this edition, you will be able to learn new exclusive information about fan works such as the Squishy Vic Series and Avian Hunt, as well as read news about other works sponsored by this newsletter. We also have an opinion essay written by our own Unit 8311, and the newly-renamed Picture of the Edition segment. We have also brought you up-to-date information about new policy proposals and other happenings around the wiki, such as the ongoing mass deletion process that is geared towards improving the quality of the wiki.

Speaking of quality, many users have remarked that the last few editions of this newsletter have not met the standards of quality that our readers have come to expect from us. It is our sincerest hope that this edition of the newsletter will be the first of many that will rectify that, as we have spent weeks working on articles, editorials, and other tidbits that we hope you will enjoy. Because we are striving to improve our quality, we very much encourage you to leave your comments and feedback in the User Comments section. Anything you have to say will be appreciated.

As always, thank you for reading the Completely Unofficial Star Wars Fanon Newsletter. We value your commitment to us, and we hope that you will continue to value our commitment to you!

Edition XXIII

[edit] CUSWFN Help?

Hey mate, I was curious if there was anything I could do to help out here for CUSWFN, I need to do something ;) Drop me a line, and I will take care of it, just, not delivery, I hated doing that, with passion! I wished I had a bot at the time to do it ;) TaderTalk 04:01, 12 June 2009 (UTC)

[edit] RE: NPOV

E-999 Anti-armor cannon

  • “It amounted to an enormous chaingun…” – “enormous” sounds POV-ish.
  • “and weighed so much that it was nearly impossible to hold without” – That sounds a bit POV-ish. You could probably change that to something along the lines of “…nearly impossible for a regular FIST operative to hold…”

Battle of Demos

  • Introduction
    • “Unfortunately for them, the planet…” – “unfortunately” sounds POV-ish.

Battle of Volgis

  • Opening moves
    • First paragraph – “Taung Intelligence soon discovered that the Srav were launching an enormous fleet…” – “enormous” sounds POV-ish
  • Landing
    • Second paragraph – “Artillery fire rained down on the Taung, but unfortunately for the Sravs,” – “unfortunately” sounds POV-ish

That’s it. - Nacen (Talk) 16:43, 12 June 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Request for Seership

Hey, I just wanted to make you aware that there's a new nomination for Seership here. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 19:23, 19 June 2009 (UTC)

[edit] RE:Cruentus

Alright, sorry for not getting back to you sooner, I was vacationing in the Poconos File:Wink.gif. Anyways, I may be over my head in this. I could do my best to try and get the mod done, but I honestly have made little progress, and I have AP and summer reading to do. We'll see where the mod goes, but I'm beginning to think I'm way in over my head. --JediCommando (Talk) 20:56, 29 June 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Images

Hey Unit. I see that you're going and sourcing some unsourced images. When you do so, please italicize names of books, movies, TV shows, games, etc. Thanks. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 18:57, 3 July 2009 (UTC)

  • Just wanted to remind you about this, because you're still not doing it. Thanks. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 21:24, 8 July 2009 (UTC)

[edit] RE: Question

Well, I'm semi-active enough. :)

I suppose you want to discuss this over IRC? Darth Mavoc (Talk) 22:49, 5 July 2009 (UTC)

I'm heading to IRC now, then. Darth Mavoc (Talk) 23:12, 5 July 2009 (UTC)

Well if you are on, I suppose we can talk over IRC. Darth Mavoc (Talk) 22:39, 6 July 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Cruentus

Hey Unit, is there any chance I could write a novel about the Taung-Srav campaigns in the Cruentusian War. -- Dark Lord Storm (Holonet) (Korriban Library)

Yeah of course you can make the articles, and thank you for correcting me. I look forward to more of your comments on it and will fix the issues you corrected me on. -- Dark Lord Storm (Holonet) (Korriban Library)

[edit] Re: IRC

I'm really busy right now. Sorry. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 19:07, 13 July 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Release

I got called into work today so I wasn't able to prep for release. It will be out tomorrow (Saturday). - Brandon Rhea (talk) 02:50, 18 July 2009 (UTC)

[edit] RE:Jervosa

The second one is closer to how I imagine her. - Joe (talk) 04:36, 18 July 2009 (UTC)

  • No, I don't mind. - Joe (talk) 22:31, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

[edit] CUSWFN

Unit, typing this on Blackberry. Internet died when formatting CUSWFN. All is done. Will release tomorrow afternoon. Very sorry. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 05:39, 19 July 2009 (UTC)

[edit] CUSWFN – Edition 24

Thank you for your continued commitment to the Completely Unofficial Star Wars Fanon Newsletter! Without you, this edition, albeit somewhat late due to real life matters taking priority for both Unit 8311 and Brandon Rhea, would not have been possible. We hope you enjoy it just as much as we do!


                 

Welcome to the twenty-fourth edition of the Star Wars Fanon Wiki's very own Completely Unofficial Star Wars Fanon Newsletter! This edition has been brought to you by co-editors Unit 8311 and Brandon Rhea, and has been made possible by a number of others who took the time to be interviewed by our team. There is a lot of news from the past few weeks since our last release, and we are bringing that and more to your doorstep for yet another outstanding edition!

For this twenty-fourth edition, you will be able to find out even more about the wiki's favorite fan works such as the Force Exile Series, Avian Hunt, and much more! Interested in how the upcoming live action Star Wars television series might impact fanon? We have an essay about just that written by our own Unit 8311, as well as our popular Picture of the Edition and IRC Conversations sections. While many of you participate in these discussions, we nevertheless continue to bring you all up-to-date information about new policy proposals, new policies, and more of the wiki’s happenings, such as its continued cleanup efforts.

Quality improvement has been a major focus of the newsletter team as of late, just as it has for the wiki. Prior to the twenty-third edition, many users remarked that the newsletter had not met the standards of quality they had come to expect, and we are pleased to report that we dramatically improved ourselves in the last edition. The reception of the twenty-third edition was unanimously positive, and we hope to continue this new trend as long as this newsletter continues to operate! Anytime you want to comment on this edition, we very much encourage you to do so in the User Comments section. Anything you have to say is welcome!

As always, thank you for reading the Completely Unofficial Star Wars Fanon Newsletter. We truly value your commitment to us, and we hope that you will continue to value our commitment to you!

Edition XXIV

[edit] CUSWFN interview

Hey Unit. One thing that I'm having an issue with in the fanon updates section is deciding what to say about the ASWS, since I don't want to go overboard, but at the same time I don't want to hold back. One thing that makes it easy to write about other series and novels is that I'm restricted by what I ask in interviews. Do you think you could come up with some interview questions for the ASWS (about TCO, TAA, Dreams of My Father's, and anything else you want to ask) and ask me them? I'd take the answers and compile them into the article as per usual, but I just need someone to come up with and ask me questions. Thanks. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 02:28, 22 July 2009 (UTC)

  • Also, I'm going to be putting together interview questions for you and Dogs of War. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 02:29, 22 July 2009 (UTC)

IRC. The best way to conduct an interview is not only asking your pre-established questions, but also asking follow up questions if you see me say something you want more information on. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 16:10, 22 July 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Italics

I feel like I'm starting to sound like a broken record, but please italicize names of video games, films, etc. in images. I shouldn't have to keep telling you this. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 22:31, 26 July 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Re: Problem

I'd really rather not, because you never finished the process by having it checked by a third person. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 15:58, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

  • It doesn't matter if Vic gave his approval. You need the approval of two other users. You never followed through on that. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 16:04, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

From the FAQ: Unfortunately, per the original community consensus that started the mass deletion, administrators will not restore your articles, even if it is requested. I'm not going to be restoring articles for any reason, because if I restore an article for one person then that's not fair to anyone else. If you want the article back, you need to recreate it yourself. Sorry. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 16:23, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Re: Email

I don't see anything. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 17:09, 13 August 2009 (UTC)

  • Never mind, just came through. Also, like I said before that interview, you were just going to interview me. I was going to take the information and write it into an article. I just needed to restrict myself so I didn't go overboard out of bias. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 17:11, 13 August 2009 (UTC)

I saved the interview myself. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 17:15, 13 August 2009 (UTC)

  • There hasn't been a delay. There's still five days until the one month mark. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 17:07, 14 August 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Re: Release

It's going to be done by tomorrow, which is only two days past a month. You really need to chill out over release dates. No one is waiting on bated breath for CUSWFN. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 16:06, 21 August 2009 (UTC)

  • The previous complaints over release dates was when there were no established release dates. You and Drewton released the newsletter at random, giving no indication as to when it would be released. We are now on a monthly schedule, and give or take a day or two isn't going to hurt anyone or get anyone riled up. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 16:09, 21 August 2009 (UTC)

[edit] CUSWFN

Just so you're aware, due to some computer problems that prevented me from accessing my CUSWFN files, I've had to push the release back to later today, August 24th. Don't worry, no one cares. File:Tongue.gif - Brandon Rhea (talk) 05:32, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

  • The third page of the file you sent me, the page with the GA review, is completely corrupted. It's a bunch of like Wingding symbols. Could you send me the file again? Once I get home tomorrow afternoon (will be awayish for a lot of the afternoon), I'll get that and everything of mine, which is finished, up and released. Thanks! - Brandon Rhea (talk) 04:57, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

Thanks, but it happened again. Something's happening to it when it's passing through cyberspace. Could you put the GA review into a file by itself and then send that? That'll probably work. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 16:18, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

  • Just so you know, computer issues suck, but I'm having the issue looked at and I'm hoping it can be fixed by today so I can release this. Your stuff has been proofread and it's great, and all my stuff is written and proofread as well. We're 99% set to release, with that last 1% being that the computer issue is preventing us from release. Luckily people have been understanding about that, but I feel bad since delays are one of the reasons I became a CUSWFN editor. I hope you can understand that all of this, the unforeseen business that lasted a day or two and the constant computer issues, have been beyond my control. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 18:48, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Re: Advice

My two cents would be to have the development purely about the development of the overall project. Most of your detail would be about the development of the project in regards to all of the articles on SWF with a brief mentioning of how you began to develop novels and stuff. Then in a novel section, you'd expand the detail. I also strongly suggest using only sourced material in an article like this. Considering how much has been said about the project on SWF, I'm sure that's possible. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 21:56, 30 August 2009 (UTC)

[edit] CUSWFN release stuff

Just so you know, after consulting with a few other people on IRC this evening, I figured it'd be best to hold off on the CUSWFN release until later today (Sunday). Right after I leave this message, I'll be archiving the FanonProject proposal, meaning that it's now active. I'll also be beginning the write up for the project I'll be starting. We thought it'd be best to include information on FanonProject, including Cruentus and the project I'm starting, as a big promotional boost for the entire thing. It makes no sense to include it in next month's newsletter. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 05:25, September 7, 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Re: CUSWFN

I told you it was coming out today. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 19:37, September 8, 2009 (UTC)

  • Oh geez, I feel stupid. If you look at the section above this one, I told you it was coming out Sunday....on Monday morning. <headdesk> - Brandon Rhea (talk) 19:40, September 8, 2009 (UTC)

[edit] CUSWFN – Edition 25

Thank you for your continued commitment to the Completely Unofficial Star Wars Fanon Newsletter! Without you, this edition, albeit somewhat late due to unfortunate technical difficulties, would not have been possible. We hope you enjoy it just as much as we do!


                 

Welcome to the twenty-fifth edition of the Star Wars Fanon Wiki’s very own Completely Unofficial Star Wars Fanon Newsletter! Co-editors Unit 8311 and Brandon Rhea are thrilled to bring you the silver anniversary edition of this newsletter, which has been made possible by a number of others who took the time to be interviewed by our team. We would also like to thank former editors Darth tader, Darth tom, and Drewton for all of the work they put into making all twenty-five editions of this newsletter possible! Now that the thank you part is out of the way, there is a lot of news from the past few weeks since our last release, and we are bringing that and more to your doorstep for yet another outstanding edition!

Before we go any further, we would like to acknowledge the delay in this issue’s release. For anyone who was patiently waiting for this newest edition, we would like to apologize for the wait and thank you for being so patient. Unexpected technical difficulties delayed it longer than we had hoped, but once again we are very pleased that we are able to deliver this edition to your doorstep. Rest assured that the next releases will be much timelier!

Also, we are announcing that co-editor Brandon Rhea is stepping down from the aforementioned position, effective immediately. As he said when he was elected to the position, “I'm just trying to fix [the newsletter] and put it back on the right track. When that's done, I'm done.” He feels satisfied with the major improvements over the last three editions, so he has decided to let someone else have the chance to help co-edit the newsletter. He has, however, offered to be the proofreader for each edition.

Now that the formalities are out of the way, time for the rest of the newsletter! For this edition, you will be able to find out even more about the wiki’s favorite fan works, such as the Squishy Vic Series, The Drewton Legacy, and much more! Interested in the departure of Karen Traviss from Star Wars writing? We have an essay about just that written by our own Unit 8311, as well as our popular Picture of the Edition and IRC Conservations sections. While many of you participate in these discussions, we nevertheless continue to bring you up-to-date information about new policy proposals, new policies, and more of the wiki’s happenings, such as its continued improvement efforts.

The reception of our latest editions has been overwhelmingly positive, so we would like to thank you for continuing to take the time to give feedback on the newsletter. We hope to continue this trend, and the best way for us to know how we are doing is for this feedback to continue as well. Anytime you want to commend on this edition, we very much encourage you to do so in the User Comments section. Anything you have to say is welcome!

As always, thank you for reading the Completely Unofficial Star Wars Fanon Newsletter. We truly value your commitment to us, and we hope that you will continue to value our commitment to you!

Edition XXV

[edit] RE: IRC

Sure, one moment. --Darth tom (Message me) (Contributions) 14:45, September 9, 2009 (UTC)

  • Unfortunately, I'm having connection problems. If you did answer me when I came on, that's why I didn't see it. I'll be on later. --Darth tom (Message me) (Contributions) 14:56, September 9, 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Re: CUSWFN

Yeah, I do mind. Once we publish, we publish. Things shouldn't be removed, added, or altered (like you did that one time when I tore into the newsletter) after publishing. Besides, it does warrant a mention. Even if nothing happened, it would still warrant a mention. All sponsors need to be mentioned in Sponsor Updates. By the way, I didn't put the ASWS interview in there because of how much content there ended up being, and JM and Drewton hadn't had interviews or longer updates yet so I wasn't going to take one of those out. The ASWS update is written and all, so that can be included next time. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 16:10, September 9, 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Tip for future reviews

Hey Unit, just wanted to give you a tip for future GA and FA reviews. If you look at your list of objections on CS:Republic Squadron, you'll notice that it's actually rather disorganized in that you have to search through the article to find what needs to be corrected. The best way to change this is to go with the established standard of stating what section they're in. You'll notice that I do that in my reviews, and most other people do that in their reviews as well. It's good to make things easier for the reviewer when you're tearing apart an article. =P This also really helps when you have objections like "Why are they defending?" That could mean anything, and looking at the article I wouldn't know where that's supposed to relate. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 03:38, September 11, 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Images

So I finally uploaded the images for this on the talk page. However, I only ended up finding one. :P --Darth tom (Message me) (Contributions) 14:24, September 11, 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Re: IRC

I'll try. I'll have to download Chatzilla and see if it works on this school computer. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 19:16, September 15, 2009 (UTC)

I wish my universe university allowed me to download software. I have to IE since it's the only browser available here. --Michaeldsuarez (Talk) (Deeds) 19:29, September 15, 2009 (UTC)

[edit] CUSWFN

I was wondering if you would like me to help out with the newsletter with a page or two such as SWM or something. -MerculesKicker of Ass, Leaver of Footprint on aforementioned ass 00:12, September 16, 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Fanon Project

Hey Unit, this is Skazis. I saw how big of an impact you were on the Cruentusian Project and am looking for your support on a new Fanon Project I am considering creating based on either the Unification Wars, the Hutt-Xim War, or the Tionese War. Skazis (Talk) 20:45, September 16, 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Re: Request

Actually, yep, with a huge project well over half-way done, I have some time to work on a request. Trak Nar Ramble on 04:59, September 17, 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Licensing

File:Reca1.jpg currently lacks a license. Please be sure to provide one or the image will be deleted. Thanks. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 03:12, September 18, 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Re: Request

Okay, done and uploaded:

I'm also almost done with another huge project that I've been working on and I can squeeze in some more request, no problem. Trak Nar Ramble on 07:34, September 29, 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Question:

I'm gonna try to write a short story for that short story contest that's going on right now. What do you would be the better idea?

  • A. Cruentusian Era: Revolves around several Sinyan characters (and possably a Srav with your permission) during the Srav invasion and occupation of Sinya.
  • B. Galactic Civil War Era: Revolves around Imperial characters battling terrorists in the outer rim.

Tell me which you think would be better.

Ty294{Talk} 18:56, October 5, 2009 (UTC)

  • Ok well maybe if I give you a few more details. The Cruentusian story would be told from the perspective of important characters such as Dak Chamblers, Joe Tylars, Verrater Traditore and maybe a Srav officer. The opening scene would be during the invasion but the rest would be during the occupation.

In the GCW story, the main character would be a stormtrooper battling terrorists in the outer rim. Extra characters would include imperial officers, IGF troops and a mercanary. This would be more a pure action story whilst the other includes more non-action scenes. Ty294{Talk} 19:26, October 5, 2009 (UTC)

  • Heheh, I don't think so either but still... Anyways I was leaning towards the Cruentusian story since I'd have to start a ton of new articles if I went the other way. Oh, if you haven't used that pic I suggested for Khaz a while back, I think I'll use it for a Srav sargeant or something. Ty294{Talk} 21:57, October 5, 2009 (UTC)

[edit] FAN

Could you take a look at the FAN of Tom's Arva Sessren? It still needs two more Seer votes and three more non-Seer votes by tomorrow night. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 18:04, October 9, 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Seer IRC channel

Hey, I have a minor proposal for you and the other Seers. Essentially what I’d like to have your blessing for a Council of Seers IRC channel so we can discuss Seer related issues every once and awhile, such as looking at articles, specifically good articles, that may require status removal. There are a number of good articles that would warrant this, and it’s easier than trying to coordinate some annoying review in the consensus track or expect everyone to actually line-by-line articles that are on the chopping block in a CS review page.

In case you’re wondering, we don’t need community consensus for this. This is just something for the Seers, and it’s only a channel that Seers will be able to use. If you have any thoughts on this, feel free to reply on my talk page. If the majority of Seers approve, I’ll get the channel set up and get you the information. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 18:38, October 9, 2009 (UTC)

  • Private discussions without LOL ZOMG BEWBZ nonsense interfering with it. We need to have a private place to discuss things. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 18:55, October 9, 2009 (UTC)
    • Despite the fact that I'm no longer a Seer, I must strongly back Bac up on this. Also, please join the IRC; I need to be able to set auto-invite flags on you if this proposal goes ahead. --Darth tom (Message me) (Contributions) 18:57, October 9, 2009 (UTC)

Ok, but just understand that if the majority of Seers agree, you'll be expected to attend pre-arranged meetings whenever possible. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 19:00, October 9, 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Re: Question

One was UOTM, the other was UOTW. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 15:52, October 12, 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Re: IRC

No. I've been sick for like a week and don't feel like logging onto IRC for a chat about CUSWFN. Since that's what you're asking about, check your e-mail. I sent you an e-mail about how I haven't yet received your interview responses like a week ago, before your "drop dead" deadline of October 15th. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 19:24, October 22, 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Ideas

I think I already have an idea in mind, but I would still like to hear yours before I decide. Thanks Kajuur (Talk) 14:58, October 25, 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Re: Assistance

It includes information about the following:

  • Alternative Star Wars Saga (all aspects)
  • Avian Hunt (and any other product 3PO is working on)
  • Days of Dissidence series (all aspects)
  • Cruentus I: Dogs of War
  • Force Exile (all aspects)
  • Squishy Vic Series (all aspects)
  • The Drewton Legacy (and Episode I: The Saga Begins)

Interviews typically rotate from edition to edition, depending on when the last time someone had one was and how much content could actually be received in an interview. Why do you ask? - Brandon Rhea (talk) 16:29, October 25, 2009 (UTC)

  • Yeah, the one that you conducted and I decided to omit from the last edition since it was getting so big. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 16:34, October 25, 2009 (UTC)

I'll have to find it. By the way, why did you ask about what to include in fanon updates? - Brandon Rhea (talk) 16:37, October 25, 2009 (UTC)

  • Wait, did you do a Fanon Updates section for this edition? What did you put in it? - Brandon Rhea (talk) 16:42, October 25, 2009 (UTC)

We had agreed for me to the interviews, but I don't believe anything else. I just wanted to make sure you didn't write anything where the interviews should be. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 16:50, October 25, 2009 (UTC)

[edit] New RfS

Hey, I just wanted to let you know that there is a new request for Seership. The nominee is JediCommando. Your participation in this vote would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! =) - Brandon Rhea (talk) 19:53, November 1, 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Re: Interviews

I resent the interview questions I needed you to answer, plus the rest of the stuff I've done. I'm not having this problem sending things to anyone else. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 18:17, November 2, 2009 (UTC)

  • Your e-mail address has been stored in my contact's list since you gave it to me. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 18:23, November 2, 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Intergalactic War

I understand where you are coming, but this is Star Wars. Things explode in space, doesn't have to be logical, that is what Star Trek is for. lol-Chosen OneSo the Prophecy says... 00:32, November 6, 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Re: Suggestions

I can come on later today and give you interview questions, but pasting whole fanon updates segments into the IRC channel just isn't practical. We'll have to think of something else. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 17:11, November 7, 2009 (UTC)

  • Just so you know, I'll be on IRC a little later tonight. In the mean time, can you take a look at the FAN of Battle of Iridonia (Hutt War)? I'd rather not have to scramble for votes at 1:30 in the morning. =P Thanks. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 21:06, November 7, 2009 (UTC)
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