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So round 2 has ended and round 3 will begin this Saturday. So when will the new groups be posted ect ect?-- White Shadows you're breaking up 01:10, 29 April 2010 (UTC)
I've started on the pools. After that, there's the newsletter and blanking the scorecards to be done. I will get this done before I go out tonight. However, for now, the real world calls. J Milburn ( talk) 10:28, 30 April 2010 (UTC)
Ok, the groups are up (if you look for patterns, you shouldn't find any- they were mostly chosen with dice) and the submission lists have been blanked. The newsletter will be going out in a matter of seconds, I'm just waiting for a bot to kick into action. The various lists are in the process of being updated, but there is no urgency there. If there are any issues or anything I have missed, please let me know. Good luck everyone, and sorry this was so last-minute. J Milburn ( talk) 17:31, 30 April 2010 (UTC)
I had a bunch of stuff promoted a few weeks ago and I forgot to add it to my submissions page before the end of the deadline. Can I get those points this round? -- Scorpion 0422 19:13, 30 April 2010 (UTC)
Oh jeez, Sasata, ThinkBlue, Geschichte... I'm in the fight of my life and we just started. :) Staxringold talk contribs 20:14, 30 April 2010 (UTC)
It's a bit of a moot question, since round 3 has started and I had already said elsewhere that I had changed my mind about submitting the article in question as part of the WikiCup, but an article I worked on with two others, which was a three-way nomination at FAC, was promoted between rounds 2 and 3 (on 30 April). I deliberately held off from asking about this while the FAC was still open, and as I've said, I changed my mind about submitting it for the WikiCup, but my calculations show that it might have made a difference! I did ask another editor (not a WikiCup judge) whether I would be eligible to claim the full set of points, and was told yes (i.e. the points don't get split when it is a joint nomination). So my questions are: (1) How exactly does it work for review processes that fall just after the end of a round? [I think the answer is that this would have been eligible for round 3, but not round 2] (2) Do joint nominations affect the points awarded? [I looked in the FAQ but couldn't find answers to those questions - for DYK it is clear, for other items, there is nothing]. As I said, this is a hypothetical question only (I'm rather relieved to have been eliminated, as I've found I don't work well to even 2-month deadlines), but I was curious what the answer would be, and it might be useful for future reference - the lesson I suppose really being to submit stuff early enough for the review processes to finish... :-) Anyway, before I forget, I'd like to thank those organising the competition and sending out the newsletter - will I still get the newsletter, as I'd like to keep following what happens? I'm going to carry on working on articles through the rest of the year, and I'd also like to help out with reviews in future rounds if needed - what is the best page to watchlist for that? Carcharoth ( talk) 02:56, 1 May 2010 (UTC)
I see that everyone has at minimum 90 points, but some do not have anything on the submissions page. I assume that bot automatically added 90 points to everyone. Please fix. Griffinofwales ( talk) 13:23, 3 May 2010 (UTC)
The bot is not counting the main article of the GTs. I've submitted two GTs, each with a main class article and two individual ships apiece, but I'm only credited with the ship articles. And since I have only one of the three articles in another GT I listed that one as if it were the main article and it's not counted at all.-- Sturmvogel 66 ( talk) 22:38, 6 May 2010 (UTC)
What are the rules for pictures where you are not the photographer.-- TonyTheTiger ( T/ C/ BIO/ WP:CHICAGO/ WP:FOUR) 18:14, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
I won't have time to work on content anytime soon so I'd like to withdraw from the contest. I wouldn't want to steal a place in the next round from someone who has a better chance of succeeding. :) Cheers, Theleftorium (talk) 18:16, 20 May 2010 (UTC)
Thanks White Shadows, you've saved me yet another job. Thanks Theleftorium, and, to repeat, we hope to see you next year! J Milburn ( talk) 20:54, 20 May 2010 (UTC)
I'm also withdrawing for similar reasons. -- Scorpion 0422 00:29, 27 May 2010 (UTC)
I see that I am again getting points in the FS column instead of FP (this happened in round 1). I seem to recall the last time I tried to fix this, it messed up the bot. Could someone fix this? Jujutacular T · C 07:16, 23 May 2010 (UTC)
Why is the bot running so infrequently this round?-- TonyTheTiger ( T/ C/ BIO/ WP:CHICAGO/ WP:FOUR) 14:18, 23 May 2010 (UTC)
Does anyone have any idea why the flags of competitors out of the competition are no longer faded? I'm assuming it's something about a change in skin- could someone who is better at this than me please take a look and see what they can they do? J Milburn ( talk) 20:22, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
Fixed. "filter" no longer works for logged-in users since May 28. Gary King ( talk) 22:34, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
Yay! Thank you everyone for your attention and effort, and well done Gary for working out and fixing the problem. J Milburn ( talk) 23:25, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
What is the rule for images qualifying? Photo taken in 2010, photo edited/restored in 2010, photo uploaded in 2010, photo added to encyclopedic content in 2010, or photo nominated in 2010?-- TonyTheTiger ( T/ C/ BIO/ WP:CHICAGO/ WP:FOUR) 23:25, 7 June 2010 (UTC)
Merely uploading an image is not enough- you have to do work for it. Taking the picture yourself or editing it are the two methods that have already been used, but I am open to suggestions regarding requesting the pictures or working with them with regards to licensing issues. I think you already know the answer to the second question. Regarding the third question, technically, no, that's not allowed, but I can't see it being too much of a problem at this stage in the competition. Of course, as with anything else, don't be a dick about it- as long as you're not doing it in some pathetic attempt to cheat the system, I doubt I'll have any objection. J Milburn ( talk) 13:14, 15 June 2010 (UTC)
What if a FPC, FLC, FAC or GAC in closed in good faith, but may appear to some to be closed early with unresolved issues? Snowman ( talk) 22:14, 14 June 2010 (UTC)
This GA review has not been completed because the reviewer was blocked. Could someone please finish the review? I previously requested this on WT:GAN, but it was not fulfilled. Thank you.-- William S. Saturn ( talk) 21:32, 15 June 2010 (UTC)
...am I on drugs, but is the WikiCup using the flag of the German Confederation that has not been in existence for a century, instead of the current flag for Germany? ( talk→ BWilkins ←track) 16:53, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
The one person one flag rule is pretty awesome, and it worked well last year, but there was a hell of a lot of heartache this year- scrapping over precisely what was allowed, abuse of the system, people just not "getting" the idea of flags, people switching around... At the very least, we need a smoother system for next year. J Milburn ( talk) 15:54, 30 June 2010 (UTC)
It appears that as of right now, if you have 240 points or more you will advance to round 4. That means that the winners of pool A are, Ian Rose ( talk · contribs) and Arsenikk ( talk · contribs), with Hunter Kahn ( talk · contribs) moveing on as well as wildcards. In pool B, Sturmvogel_66 ( talk · contribs) and Candlewicke ( talk · contribs) win with Gary King ( talk · contribs) moves on as well. In pool C, ThinkBlue ( talk · contribs) is the winner (and the overall leader) and Sasata ( talk · contribs) comes in second with Staxringold ( talk · contribs), William S. Saturn ( talk · contribs) and Geschichte ( talk · contribs) going on as wildcards. Lastly, in pool D, Casliber ( talk · contribs) and TonyTheTiger ( talk · contribs) win and White Shadows ( talk · contribs) (myself), Resolute ( talk · contribs) and Suomi Finland 2009 ( talk · contribs) takes the wildcard spots. That should equal to 8 pool winners and 8 wildcards, though the scores may change once the bot updates the page for the last time in this round... —Preceding unsigned comment added by White Shadows ( talk • contribs) 13:47, June 28, 2010
I'm rather surprised at how many scores jumped up in the last week or so. I was safely through as the 4th wildcard just over a week ago, and just holding on too 7/8 now. Reso lute 20:11, 28 June 2010 (UTC)
Congratulations to everyone that has passed on to the next round! Even when the bot updates for my last FP, I won't be in, but it's been fun. Congrats also to everyone that has participated, the 'pedia has certainly been vastly improved by all of our efforts. Jujutacular T · C 00:19, 29 June 2010 (UTC)
Ok, round 4 should be good to go. Pools are up, newsletters are being sent, submission pages have been blanked, most things have been updated (if someone would do the poster, I would be eternally greatful grateful...) and there are no outstanding problems, so far as I am aware. In case people are interested, the pools were chosen randomly again- a combination of dice and coin tossing.
J Milburn (
talk)
21:31, 30 June 2010 (UTC)
Maybe a new version of WikiCup that covers only July and August (the summer holidays? That way students can focus of schoolwork when we need to and can participate in such a competition during the summer holidays. Also, only students, teachers and other people who work at schools are allowed to participate in that competition. Would that make sense? Kayau Voting IS evil 13:44, 1 July 2010 (UTC)
My prediction for the finals cutoff is 550-600 points. Anyone else have a prediction?-- TonyTheTiger ( T/ C/ BIO/ WP:CHICAGO/ WP:FOUR) 15:11, 1 July 2010 (UTC)
I just thought I would bring this to everyone's attention for my brief shining moment. I don't expect to be in first much longer and may never be in first again in this tournament, but for now I am officially four times greater than my nearest competitor.-- TonyTheTiger ( T/ C/ BIO/ WP:CHICAGO/ WP:FOUR) 04:01, 1 July 2010 (UTC)
2nd update and I am still the King (co-King).-- TonyTheTiger ( T/ C/ BIO/ WP:CHICAGO/ WP:FOUR) 07:12, 1 July 2010 (UTC)
On the one hand I agree that this is a bit like bragging, yet on the other I recommend simply ignoring it if you wish. This is supposed to be fun, whether you like it or not. Juliancolton ( talk) 13:43, 4 July 2010 (UTC)
I have 7 GAN's in the review page and some of them have been waiting for a reviewer for almost a month. Can anyone please got to work on those noms please?-- White Shadows There goes another day 18:56, 2 July 2010 (UTC)
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So round 2 has ended and round 3 will begin this Saturday. So when will the new groups be posted ect ect?-- White Shadows you're breaking up 01:10, 29 April 2010 (UTC)
I've started on the pools. After that, there's the newsletter and blanking the scorecards to be done. I will get this done before I go out tonight. However, for now, the real world calls. J Milburn ( talk) 10:28, 30 April 2010 (UTC)
Ok, the groups are up (if you look for patterns, you shouldn't find any- they were mostly chosen with dice) and the submission lists have been blanked. The newsletter will be going out in a matter of seconds, I'm just waiting for a bot to kick into action. The various lists are in the process of being updated, but there is no urgency there. If there are any issues or anything I have missed, please let me know. Good luck everyone, and sorry this was so last-minute. J Milburn ( talk) 17:31, 30 April 2010 (UTC)
I had a bunch of stuff promoted a few weeks ago and I forgot to add it to my submissions page before the end of the deadline. Can I get those points this round? -- Scorpion 0422 19:13, 30 April 2010 (UTC)
Oh jeez, Sasata, ThinkBlue, Geschichte... I'm in the fight of my life and we just started. :) Staxringold talk contribs 20:14, 30 April 2010 (UTC)
It's a bit of a moot question, since round 3 has started and I had already said elsewhere that I had changed my mind about submitting the article in question as part of the WikiCup, but an article I worked on with two others, which was a three-way nomination at FAC, was promoted between rounds 2 and 3 (on 30 April). I deliberately held off from asking about this while the FAC was still open, and as I've said, I changed my mind about submitting it for the WikiCup, but my calculations show that it might have made a difference! I did ask another editor (not a WikiCup judge) whether I would be eligible to claim the full set of points, and was told yes (i.e. the points don't get split when it is a joint nomination). So my questions are: (1) How exactly does it work for review processes that fall just after the end of a round? [I think the answer is that this would have been eligible for round 3, but not round 2] (2) Do joint nominations affect the points awarded? [I looked in the FAQ but couldn't find answers to those questions - for DYK it is clear, for other items, there is nothing]. As I said, this is a hypothetical question only (I'm rather relieved to have been eliminated, as I've found I don't work well to even 2-month deadlines), but I was curious what the answer would be, and it might be useful for future reference - the lesson I suppose really being to submit stuff early enough for the review processes to finish... :-) Anyway, before I forget, I'd like to thank those organising the competition and sending out the newsletter - will I still get the newsletter, as I'd like to keep following what happens? I'm going to carry on working on articles through the rest of the year, and I'd also like to help out with reviews in future rounds if needed - what is the best page to watchlist for that? Carcharoth ( talk) 02:56, 1 May 2010 (UTC)
I see that everyone has at minimum 90 points, but some do not have anything on the submissions page. I assume that bot automatically added 90 points to everyone. Please fix. Griffinofwales ( talk) 13:23, 3 May 2010 (UTC)
The bot is not counting the main article of the GTs. I've submitted two GTs, each with a main class article and two individual ships apiece, but I'm only credited with the ship articles. And since I have only one of the three articles in another GT I listed that one as if it were the main article and it's not counted at all.-- Sturmvogel 66 ( talk) 22:38, 6 May 2010 (UTC)
What are the rules for pictures where you are not the photographer.-- TonyTheTiger ( T/ C/ BIO/ WP:CHICAGO/ WP:FOUR) 18:14, 16 May 2010 (UTC)
I won't have time to work on content anytime soon so I'd like to withdraw from the contest. I wouldn't want to steal a place in the next round from someone who has a better chance of succeeding. :) Cheers, Theleftorium (talk) 18:16, 20 May 2010 (UTC)
Thanks White Shadows, you've saved me yet another job. Thanks Theleftorium, and, to repeat, we hope to see you next year! J Milburn ( talk) 20:54, 20 May 2010 (UTC)
I'm also withdrawing for similar reasons. -- Scorpion 0422 00:29, 27 May 2010 (UTC)
I see that I am again getting points in the FS column instead of FP (this happened in round 1). I seem to recall the last time I tried to fix this, it messed up the bot. Could someone fix this? Jujutacular T · C 07:16, 23 May 2010 (UTC)
Why is the bot running so infrequently this round?-- TonyTheTiger ( T/ C/ BIO/ WP:CHICAGO/ WP:FOUR) 14:18, 23 May 2010 (UTC)
Does anyone have any idea why the flags of competitors out of the competition are no longer faded? I'm assuming it's something about a change in skin- could someone who is better at this than me please take a look and see what they can they do? J Milburn ( talk) 20:22, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
Fixed. "filter" no longer works for logged-in users since May 28. Gary King ( talk) 22:34, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
Yay! Thank you everyone for your attention and effort, and well done Gary for working out and fixing the problem. J Milburn ( talk) 23:25, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
What is the rule for images qualifying? Photo taken in 2010, photo edited/restored in 2010, photo uploaded in 2010, photo added to encyclopedic content in 2010, or photo nominated in 2010?-- TonyTheTiger ( T/ C/ BIO/ WP:CHICAGO/ WP:FOUR) 23:25, 7 June 2010 (UTC)
Merely uploading an image is not enough- you have to do work for it. Taking the picture yourself or editing it are the two methods that have already been used, but I am open to suggestions regarding requesting the pictures or working with them with regards to licensing issues. I think you already know the answer to the second question. Regarding the third question, technically, no, that's not allowed, but I can't see it being too much of a problem at this stage in the competition. Of course, as with anything else, don't be a dick about it- as long as you're not doing it in some pathetic attempt to cheat the system, I doubt I'll have any objection. J Milburn ( talk) 13:14, 15 June 2010 (UTC)
What if a FPC, FLC, FAC or GAC in closed in good faith, but may appear to some to be closed early with unresolved issues? Snowman ( talk) 22:14, 14 June 2010 (UTC)
This GA review has not been completed because the reviewer was blocked. Could someone please finish the review? I previously requested this on WT:GAN, but it was not fulfilled. Thank you.-- William S. Saturn ( talk) 21:32, 15 June 2010 (UTC)
...am I on drugs, but is the WikiCup using the flag of the German Confederation that has not been in existence for a century, instead of the current flag for Germany? ( talk→ BWilkins ←track) 16:53, 27 June 2010 (UTC)
The one person one flag rule is pretty awesome, and it worked well last year, but there was a hell of a lot of heartache this year- scrapping over precisely what was allowed, abuse of the system, people just not "getting" the idea of flags, people switching around... At the very least, we need a smoother system for next year. J Milburn ( talk) 15:54, 30 June 2010 (UTC)
It appears that as of right now, if you have 240 points or more you will advance to round 4. That means that the winners of pool A are, Ian Rose ( talk · contribs) and Arsenikk ( talk · contribs), with Hunter Kahn ( talk · contribs) moveing on as well as wildcards. In pool B, Sturmvogel_66 ( talk · contribs) and Candlewicke ( talk · contribs) win with Gary King ( talk · contribs) moves on as well. In pool C, ThinkBlue ( talk · contribs) is the winner (and the overall leader) and Sasata ( talk · contribs) comes in second with Staxringold ( talk · contribs), William S. Saturn ( talk · contribs) and Geschichte ( talk · contribs) going on as wildcards. Lastly, in pool D, Casliber ( talk · contribs) and TonyTheTiger ( talk · contribs) win and White Shadows ( talk · contribs) (myself), Resolute ( talk · contribs) and Suomi Finland 2009 ( talk · contribs) takes the wildcard spots. That should equal to 8 pool winners and 8 wildcards, though the scores may change once the bot updates the page for the last time in this round... —Preceding unsigned comment added by White Shadows ( talk • contribs) 13:47, June 28, 2010
I'm rather surprised at how many scores jumped up in the last week or so. I was safely through as the 4th wildcard just over a week ago, and just holding on too 7/8 now. Reso lute 20:11, 28 June 2010 (UTC)
Congratulations to everyone that has passed on to the next round! Even when the bot updates for my last FP, I won't be in, but it's been fun. Congrats also to everyone that has participated, the 'pedia has certainly been vastly improved by all of our efforts. Jujutacular T · C 00:19, 29 June 2010 (UTC)
Ok, round 4 should be good to go. Pools are up, newsletters are being sent, submission pages have been blanked, most things have been updated (if someone would do the poster, I would be eternally greatful grateful...) and there are no outstanding problems, so far as I am aware. In case people are interested, the pools were chosen randomly again- a combination of dice and coin tossing.
J Milburn (
talk)
21:31, 30 June 2010 (UTC)
Maybe a new version of WikiCup that covers only July and August (the summer holidays? That way students can focus of schoolwork when we need to and can participate in such a competition during the summer holidays. Also, only students, teachers and other people who work at schools are allowed to participate in that competition. Would that make sense? Kayau Voting IS evil 13:44, 1 July 2010 (UTC)
My prediction for the finals cutoff is 550-600 points. Anyone else have a prediction?-- TonyTheTiger ( T/ C/ BIO/ WP:CHICAGO/ WP:FOUR) 15:11, 1 July 2010 (UTC)
I just thought I would bring this to everyone's attention for my brief shining moment. I don't expect to be in first much longer and may never be in first again in this tournament, but for now I am officially four times greater than my nearest competitor.-- TonyTheTiger ( T/ C/ BIO/ WP:CHICAGO/ WP:FOUR) 04:01, 1 July 2010 (UTC)
2nd update and I am still the King (co-King).-- TonyTheTiger ( T/ C/ BIO/ WP:CHICAGO/ WP:FOUR) 07:12, 1 July 2010 (UTC)
On the one hand I agree that this is a bit like bragging, yet on the other I recommend simply ignoring it if you wish. This is supposed to be fun, whether you like it or not. Juliancolton ( talk) 13:43, 4 July 2010 (UTC)
I have 7 GAN's in the review page and some of them have been waiting for a reviewer for almost a month. Can anyone please got to work on those noms please?-- White Shadows There goes another day 18:56, 2 July 2010 (UTC)