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== API help ==
Bob Moncrief sent me your way. I'm looking at building a bot to prowl the Danger Reports and mark them as "unknown" after several months. I was thinking of using the API to pull page data and parse it to determine when it was last signed. It would also do the same for the MPMs every 5 days and mark them as 'old' or 'unknown' as needed. Bob didn't want to just give me the link to the API, and I don't blame him, but to talk with you about this. {{unsigned|Reimannsum|19:37, 5 January 2019 (UTC)}}
:Sorry, but bots were never my area. From what I know, there isn’t a link to give you. Once you actually build a bot, a ‘crat can assign it bot permissions, but otherwise there’s not much more to it than Googling around to see how to actually build it. If [[User:Revenant|Revenant]] is around, he can probably point you in the direction of folks who have experience making bots. {{User:Aichon/Signature}} 23:41, 5 January 2019 (UTC)


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==Thanks==
I only just realised you added the suburb mini-map to my user subpage about redoing the Main Page. Thanks so much for that! {{User:DanceDanceRevolution/sig5}} 00:01, 6 January 2020 (UTC)
:Hah, yeah, I had to look up what you were talking about since I couldn't remember the details. Apparently I had some time to kill that day.
:Hopefully it proves helpful in the future. I eventually lost steam on my attempt at redoing the main page when I realized that the ideas we had weren't technically possible (no way to modify the CSS across all themes so that we could make drop-down menus work for everyone), but I'd love to see you get a redesign off the ground and put into place, since it needs an update and you've already had some good ideas for how to improve it. {{User:Aichon/Signature}} 21:28, 7 January 2020 (UTC)


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==Style up.==
== Your template coding still manages to troll years later ==
Your pages are sexy. Im looking at revamping the [[zombie skills]] page, converting it into a hub with each page having its own page. [[User:Rosslessness/Random Rambling/Sandbox4|Here's an example]], any thoughts on styling it up? --{{User:Rosslessness/Sig}} 14:51, 16 April 2010 (BST)
[[Soldiers of Confusedmen|This is comedy gold.]] --'''<span style="font-family:monospace; background-color:#222222">[[User:Spiderzed|<span style="color:Lime"> Spiderzed</span>]][[User talk:Spiderzed|<span style="color:Lime">▋</span>]]</span>''' 22:27, 28 February 2021 (UTC)
:Heh, well, style isn't something that comes naturally for me. I spent a few months figuring out what my pages should look like, and threw out several designs that initially seemed promising. I can recognize decent design usually, but I'm not good at producing it. Anyway, I'm responding now to let you know I'm not ignoring you, but that I want to take a bit more to think over it. Any timeline you have on this? I have one idea regarding displaying the entire hierarchy at the top of each page, but it was taking longer to make than I expected. Aside from that idea, I don't have anything new at the moment. I'd change the shade of green though, since it glares a bit. Something a bit muted would work better, I think (#cec or #aca are decent, though you could go darker to #8a8 or the like if you want). I'll look at it again and think over it a bit more later. {{User:Aichon/Signature}} 05:24, 17 April 2010 (BST)
:Hah! I haven’t played the game in years, but this made my day. I know there are a few other hidden gems scattered about, but I had forgotten about this one. Glad to see it paying dividends years later. {{User:Aichon/Signature}} 00:30, 1 March 2021 (UTC)
::Two pence here. I agree on the darker green, but I'm thinking instead of displaying the whole skill hierarchy, just the particular tree in question (Memories tree, Vigor tree, etc) would be all that is needed. {{User:Misanthropy/Sig}} 13:39, 17 April 2010 (BST)
::Someone played the long *con* here... --'''<span style="font-family:monospace; background-color:#222222">[[User:Spiderzed|<span style="color:Lime"> Spiderzed</span>]][[User talk:Spiderzed|<span style="color:Lime">▋</span>]]</span>''' 22:46, 4 March 2021 (UTC)
:::I was going to display the tree horizontally. Or rather, display each main branch of the tree under its own column. It'd be using the same amount of vertical space as your idea, but it'd fill out the horizontal better, give better utility, and would also give them a clearer idea of where they were in the hierarchy. Anyway, it's almost 8am here...bed time! {{User:Aichon/Signature}} 13:44, 17 April 2010 (BST)
::::As i started the project about a year ago, there's no hurry. But thanks. Nice Idea about the tree. --{{User:Rosslessness/Sig}} 14:34, 17 April 2010 (BST)
:::::Looking good. --{{User:Rosslessness/Sig}} 10:37, 29 April 2010 (BST)


Aichon you are beautiful. {{User:DanceDanceRevolution/sig5}} 11:53, 9 March 2021 (UTC)
:Just having a little fun. ;) {{User:Aichon/Signature}} 13:39, 9 March 2021 (UTC)


== UDMap ==
Hey, Aichon, I made another super easy change to one of your scripts, if you're interested. All I did was replace the redrum map links with links to the DSS map. I'm not sure what the best external map is, but at least DSS works. So, [http://cid-fe5f8a8e9e0ac534.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/.Public/UDMap.zip here's the script.] - [[User:Cam moo|Cam moo]] 19:00, 21 April 2010 (BST)
:Huh...coulda sworn I had updated that one already, but you're absolutely right, I hadn't. Thanks a lot! I'll update it later today since I'm heading out in just a sec here. And yep, I was planning to switch all of my scripts to use the DSS map soon, since I prefer it to the aypok map that some of them are linking to at the moment. {{User:Aichon/Signature}} 19:11, 21 April 2010 (BST)
::Actually, shoot, I just realized that I messed that up. The world map links to DSS, but the suburb map links to aypok. I have no idea how I didn't notice that, but [http://cid-fe5f8a8e9e0ac534.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/.Public/UDMap.aypok.zip this one] links to aypok on both of them. The DSS map is nicer, so maybe the first one is better, but I don't know how to have the suburb map link to DSS, since the urls use a different format than the redrum/aypok maps do. Sorry about that! This is why I don't write scripts. - [[User:Cam moo|Cam moo]] 19:29, 21 April 2010 (BST)
:::Heh, well, many thanks. I'll take a look at things once I get a chance and see what I can come up with (helping to operate a university lecture at the moment, so unable to work on scripts right now). Regardless of what does or doesn't work, pointing out the problem in the first place is massively helpful, since I don't personally use those links too often (I usually use the similar links in my GPS script). {{User:Aichon/Signature}} 20:08, 21 April 2010 (BST)


== The years fly by...==
Good to see you pop back in every now and then. Had a peek at your backloggery - just added you on Steam. Hope you're well! {{User:DanceDanceRevolution/sig5}} 01:27, 24 February 2023 (UTC)
:I was actually reminded to poke in because I just switched to using some note taking software (Obsidian) that can operate a bit like a personal wiki. And I’m doing great! Life’s been crazy, but in good ways. Another kid, a different (better) job, and parents retiring five minutes away have meant a lot of changes.
:Accepted on Steam, though I’m only marginally more active on Steam than here, so it’s nothing personal if it takes me a few months to notice a chat message. I actually still check Backloggery on a daily basis, even though I rarely engage with anyone socially.
:You been holding down the fort? Took a quick glance around and it seemed like there aren’t any projects that could use quick advice. Even the drama has been fairly low recently from what I’ve seen. And what’re you up to these days off-wiki anyway? {{User:Aichon/Signature}} 02:23, 24 February 2023 (UTC)
::Very low, very dormant. Just the same ol' wiki ticking along nowadays. Obviously it's a shame, but in some ways it's welcome. Parents retiring near you sounds like a great change, especially when kids are involved. What's new since we last chatted? Hmm. I got a mortgage and a ring, so that's new. No kids though. {{User:DanceDanceRevolution/sig5}} 09:19, 8 March 2023 (UTC)
:::Oh, ''just'' that? ;P Congratulations and well done! And no rush on the kids. We also enjoyed having a few years before the kids arrived, which gave us time to do some projects and traveling that would've been 10x harder with the kids. We love them and wouldn't change a thing, but renovating the kitchen or taking a transatlantic flight would be a non-starter for us these days. How's home ownership so far? Hopefully you've been able to enjoy the newfound freedom that comes from home ownership without having to deal with the headaches that can arise. {{User:Aichon/Signature}} 19:44, 22 March 2023 (UTC)
HELLO SIR LONG TIME NICE TO SEE YOU. --{{User:A Helpful Little Gnome/Sig}} 14:37, 24 February 2023 (UTC)
:SALUTATIONS IT HAS BEEN TOO LONG I RECIPROCATE YOUR SENTIMENT. {{User:Aichon/Signature}} 21:30, 24 February 2023 (UTC)


== DAMN YOU!!! ==
You deserve the promotion... why not stay in it? It's yours for the taking... -{{User:Poodle of doom/sig 2}} 21:03, 11 July 2010 (BST)
:Even ''if'' I did "deserve" it (and that's very questionable, at best), that doesn't mean I actually ''want'' it. Anyway, I gave my reasons for withdrawing. They're pretty self-explanatory. I don't have any desire to have the position as a status symbol, nor do I currently want to have the responsibility of choosing who does and doesn't become a sysop. A quick look through some of the more controversial A/PM bids should clue you in why I don't want to deal with it. Becoming a sysop gave me access to buttons that help me do some work, so I was willing to accept that nomination, but being a 'crat only lets me do one more thing, and it's not something I'm interested in doing. I'm definitely being selfish about it, but that's my prerogative. {{User:Aichon/Signature}} 21:29, 11 July 2010 (BST)
::Guess I didn't realize there was so little difference between the two jobs... -{{User:Poodle of doom/sig 2}} 21:34, 11 July 2010 (BST)
:::The only added 'perk' of the position of crat is the ability to change usergroup rights. Given that this wiki only has three usergroups (User, System Operator, Bureaucrat), it's not a major task. The only reason there's even more than one is to stop someone monopolising promotions, not to spread out a workload. If we had more usergoups (compare, say, Wikia's use of Rollback Rights, Autoconfirmed, etc), then it might be more of a job, but if you look through the A/PM archives you'll see that the crats don't actually have much more to do on a day to day basis. {{User:Misanthropy/Sig}} 21:37, 11 July 2010 (BST)


==    ==
penus {{User:Misanthropy/Sig}} 01:04, 9 September 2023 (UTC)
:About twenty years back a grandparent told me a story about how they were talking with their very young granddaughter. The city of Miami came up at some point in one of their conversations. The granddaughter interrupted her grandfather. “Grandad”, she said, “It’s not your Ami, it’s my Ami.” Kids are selfish, yo.
:Anyway, your misspelling reminded me of that story for some reason. {{User:Aichon/Signature}} 02:03, 9 September 2023 (UTC)
::i'm kids. {{User:Misanthropy/Sig}} 01:26, 10 September 2023 (UTC)


== Backloggery ==
Finally got off my arse and registered over there. Aerthos is the name, if you look for me. Only put a few games in right now, but will likely update with the entire collection after I get moved into my new place in a week. --{{User:Maverick Farrant/sig}} 23:40, 11 July 2010 (BST)


 
==In-game zombie names==
== A/VD help ==
Hello Aichon! There's a script of yours I would really like to use that I just can't seem to get working. I have had another player test too with the same problem. It's UD Same Character Highlighter. Sometimes with your scripts it's just a matter of changing the old references to http to https, but that didn't save me this time. Would be very handy to get Same Character Highlighter working for my group as we're zombies and it's a nightmare tracking who said what in-game as it just says "a zombie said". A full zombie name displayer would be even better, but I don't think there's a script for that? Thanks! {{unsigned|Ragno|10:59, 16 November 2023 (UTC)}}
Yo, that sounds like a good idea, I'll do the same. --{{User:DanceDanceRevolution/sig3}} 09:04, 13 July 2010 (BST)
:Sorry for the super-slow response. It's been...a hectic few weeks. It's been a bit since I've been active in-game. Is Dumbwit or some other service that captures a snapshot of the game still around? If so, can you link me to a recent one that shows something like what you're talking about where a group of zombies is talking back and forth? Testing UD Same Character Highlighter was always tough because those messages disappear if you refresh the page, so I used to have a handful of iWits or Dumbwits around to help with testing it.
:I've actually been doing it for awhile now, but I apparently missed a few folks. Maybe you can help though...I almost have SA's done, but I can't find his warning from November 2009... {{User:Aichon/Signature}} 09:08, 13 July 2010 (BST)
:No promises on a timely fix for this (i.e. it may never happen, so don't get your hopes up too much), but if time allows in the next few weeks I'll see what I can figure out. {{User:Aichon/Signature}} 16:39, 1 December 2023 (UTC)
::Nevermind, found it. Turns out it wasn't marked as a Misconduct, but that's what it was. {{User:Aichon/Signature}} 09:28, 13 July 2010 (BST)
::No worries on response time, thanks very much for giving it a look. Here's a couple of ispy links that you can try it on.
 
:: https://ispy.dxavier.net/1459863366.html https://ispy.dxavier.net/1641562398.html {{unsigned|Ragno|22:15, 06 December 2023 (UTC)}}
 
==UD Holiday Colorizer==
I have decided to go on an endless crusade to locate and destroy the one remaining Christmas tree. As such, I don't want to not notice when I pass it. When you get back, could you make a Greasemonkey script that highlights holiday stuff? Like the UD Building State Colorizer does? Plez? --{{User:TripleU/Sig}} 07:03, 15 July 2010 (BST)
:Do you use UD Building State Colorizer, by chance? If so, making it do that is such a simple addition (just one line) that I could tell you how to do it yourself. If not, then I could make a special version for you that just has that functionality, since I'd just chop out a lot of lines of text from UDBSC, basically, and replace them all with just one line. {{User:Aichon/Signature}} 07:29, 15 July 2010 (BST)
::In fact, just in case you do feel comfortable with it, here's the line of code you'd need to add (feel free to change the color to whatever you like):
{ str: 'Christmas tree', colour: '#e53', bold: true, underline: true },
::You'll find a block of code with a lot of lines that resemble this one (they'll start with that <code>str:</code> stuff). Just paste it in there anywhere. Doesn't matter, so long as it's after the <code>var highlights = [</code> line and before the <code>];</code> line at the end of that block of similar-looking lines. If you need a custom script just for this use, let me know and I'll fix you up, since it's simply a matter of removing those lines and replacing them with the one I just gave you. {{User:Aichon/Signature}} 07:39, 15 July 2010 (BST)
:::That's surprisingly easy, and quite helpful. Thanx! --{{User:TripleU/Sig}} 23:54, 15 July 2010 (BST)
:Haha you have no chance. Every time the last one gets destroyed an inactive logs in and places a new one >=D --{{User:DanceDanceRevolution/sig3}} 08:03, 15 July 2010 (BST)
::That reminds me, I still have a pumpkin left over from Halloween. {{:User:Red Hawk One/sig}} 08:50, 15 July 2010 (BST)
::I guess that would just give me something to do afterwards. --{{User:TripleU/Sig}} 23:54, 15 July 2010 (BST)
 
 
== policy discussion ==
DDR made a mistake when writing the policy - he included [[Template:Inactive]] (which is a template for inactive sysops,) instead of [[Template:InactiveGroup]] (which is a template for inactive groups.) To keep within the rules, if/when he changes the link, he'll need permission of all voters. So I decided I would seek that now.
 
Basically, are you alright with the link being changed? {{User:Linkthewindow/Sig}} 09:16, 16 July 2010 (BST)
:Yep. I had figured it was an obvious mistake (once you pointed it out). I'm actually not entirely convinced he needs our permission since it's only an example, isn't part of what's getting changed, and is framed with "may", though it's always better to be safe than sorry. {{User:Aichon/Signature}} 09:35, 16 July 2010 (BST)
 
 
== web counter in private and group page ==
Hello, i want put into my and my group's pages a counter which will indicated how many people have seen it. Can i do it? {{unsigned|Hshhhhh}}
:Yes. Look at the bottom of said page. --{{User:DanceDanceRevolution/sig3}} 09:29, 19 July 2010 (BST)
:The Galbraith Hills Defense Union page has been accessed 3,500+ times. That's not terrible, but it's not great either. You need to get you name out. --{{User:TripleU/Sig}} 16:23, 19 July 2010 (BST)
::Looks like the others have already answered the question. If you're looking to add an additional counter however, the answer is no, it is not possible. {{User:Aichon/Signature}} 18:26, 19 July 2010 (BST)
 
 
==demo3==
yo, having the code to be copied and pasted there is looking for trouble. we know some of the retards that come through DS, we'll just have to spend scores of time fixing it when they get said text that's meant to be copied and just replace it with their own code. the rest of what you've done looks bangin, but perhaps the code to be copied should appear below that sexy intro, not hidden as code. --{{User:DanceDanceRevolution/sig3}} 01:53, 20 July 2010 (BST)
:Yeah, I was thinking about it still. I really wanted to clean up the top, since there is WAY too much unnecessary text there in the current DS, but I think you're right in that I may have gone too far for what is actually practical. I'm still just toying around with it in my spare time though, and by no means is it anywhere close to completion yet. I'm thinking I'll scrap the navigation template as it is and work it into a fancy header that will be uniform across the Suggestions pages (which I also intend to redesign), will junk the list of current suggestions from the bottom of the page and work them into said header, and will figure out a better place to put that dang TOC, since it just looks off where it is. Walls of text for page intros are bad and need to go. {{User:Aichon/Signature}} 03:36, 20 July 2010 (BST)
::Fair. I really like the simplistic and stylish method of giving the information, it helps and fixes all that clutter, you're doing a fantastic job so far. --{{User:DanceDanceRevolution/sig3}} 14:48, 20 July 2010 (BST)
 
 
==Switch statements for signatures==
While I'm here, I'd like a little assistance or a lesson, I once had a status update on my signature that looked somewhat like what is shown [[User:DanceDanceRevolution/status|here]]. As you can see, it was a simple code where I'd just implement a variable which linked directly to a template call like [[User:DanceDanceRevolution/online]] or [[User:DanceDanceRevolution/offline]].
 
I want to do this again but without spamming up my namespace with templates. Would there be a way to have all of the statuses on one page in one code and have the specific ones only appear if I use the same variables eg "online" "offline" "idle" etc? I've had a look at if and switch templates and it's a whole new ballpark for me that I've never explored till now, any quick tips? --{{User:DanceDanceRevolution/sig3}} 16:41, 20 July 2010 (BST)
:So, to make sure I'm clear on this, you have a single page in your namespace which will have the keyword on it, and that word is the variable you are using to reflect your status? And then, you want to include that page in a switch statement which will then select from among various signatures based on that status word? If so, then yes, it should be possible, though I'm not sure that I would advise it.
:In terms of why I'd advise against it, as you know, templates on pages break when the page gets too large. Since you'd effectively be having the code for, say, 6-10 signatures in a single template call, that would mean that even if you're only using one of them at a time, you'd still be having all of that other unused code counting against the size of the page (this is a bit of an oversimplification of the problem, but it gets the gist across; if you want more details, let me know), which would make the pages you post on grow much more quickly than they would otherwise. If you kept the sigs small, it wouldn't be as big of an issue, but making them large would probably become problematic.
 
:If you want to go ahead with it, the code is relatively straightforward, I think. It'd be along these lines:
<pre>{{switch
|{{User:DanceDanceRevolution/status}}
|case: ooo=CODE_FOR_OUT_OF_ORDER_SIG_HERE
|case: online=CODE_FOR_ONLINE_SIG_HERE
|...
|default=CODE_FOR_PLAIN_SIG_HERE
}}</pre>
:Assuming that your User:DanceDanceRevolution/status page had the keyword on it, then that's the sort of thing you'd use to do it. And you'd obviously fill in some more signatures in that "..." area. You can see an example of me using a switch statement to do a countdown in my signature [http://wiki.urbandead.com/index.php?title=User:Aichon/Signature&action=edit&oldid=1717885 here] (ignore the messy switch statement at the end, since it was hackish), but that's quite a bit simpler than what you're trying to do. Anyway, let me know if that answers your questions or if I lost you on a point somewhere. I'll be happy to clarify as I can if you have any further questions. {{User:Aichon/Signature}} 20:43, 20 July 2010 (BST)
::You lost me somewhere...Yea, I know you were talking to DDR, but this conversation is worth my attention too since DDR did set up those status pages for myself... --{{User:Axe Hack/Sig}} 01:15, 21 July 2010 (BST)
:::Where'd I lose you? Also, as I said, I wouldn't recommend this method anyway. I think you guys were really doing it the best way before. {{User:Aichon/Signature}} 03:21, 21 July 2010 (BST)
 
 
==must thanked and praised you==
for the impressive shadow coloring for text in your signature. so, uh can i use it for my signature? :P :P :P --{{User:Evan_Arnoldi/sig}} 16:35, 20 July 2010 (BST)
:It looks like you've already figured out how to use it, and yep, I definitely think it's fine to borrow stuff from other people's code around here. :P You don't have to worry about crediting me for it either, since I actually borrowed the idea from Chief Seagull. {{User:Aichon/Signature}} 20:15, 20 July 2010 (BST)
::its fine to borrow ppl codes? holy- brb stealing other ppl sig code :P still, thanks anyway --{{User:Evan_Arnoldi/sig}} 04:20, 21 July 2010 (BST)
:::Yep, you're welcome to borrow code from anyone around here, though, with sigs, it's best to make sure you don't make yours look like someone else's, since the sigs are supposed to be how we identify people quickly. Other than that though, it's mostly fair game. {{User:Aichon/Signature}} 04:38, 21 July 2010 (BST)
==SoC==
That stuff you're doing in sandbox looks pretty kewl, particularly demo page 13.  Did you ever consider using a stealth external link for the forum?  Like this: <span class="stealthexternallink">[http://soc.aichon.com/forum/ '''<span style="color: #343;">Forum</span>''']</span>. If you go through the trouble of changing the coloring of your hyperlinks and everything it just looks sleek imo. Just my two cents.  ;)--{{User:Giles Sednik/sig}} 09:45, 21 July 2010 (BST)
:Glad to see you like the blank page best. >_<
 
:Anyway, I actually had considered it, and was still debating whether to use it or not. My reasoning was that a normal user would want to find the forum link quickly and easily, and having the icon next to it makes it immediately identifiable, since that ''is'' the purpose of the icon. Plus, having it look virtually identical to the other links means that people might just click on it thinking it'll take them to another wiki page and would be very surprised when it takes them off-site suddenly, which is good sometimes, but not other times. That said, clearly it detracts from the overall appearance of the page. I'm still on the fence. Maybe I can figure out some better way to make the link unique without the icon, but that'll be a challenge for another day, since I was just wrapping up for the night. {{User:Aichon/Signature}} 09:50, 21 July 2010 (BST)
 
==The shadow tricks don't work anymore==
the shadow effect text not appearing anymore on my signature and your signature. it just my computer, or the wiki disable the code? if it just my computer, please give me the troubleshooting so that the shadow on text do appear again.--{{User:Evan_Arnoldi/sig}} 10:33, 21 July 2010 (BST)

Latest revision as of 22:16, 6 December 2023

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Announcement: I'm no longer active. My talk page is still your best bet to get in touch. —Aichon— 04:39, 15 December 2018 (UTC)

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API help

Bob Moncrief sent me your way. I'm looking at building a bot to prowl the Danger Reports and mark them as "unknown" after several months. I was thinking of using the API to pull page data and parse it to determine when it was last signed. It would also do the same for the MPMs every 5 days and mark them as 'old' or 'unknown' as needed. Bob didn't want to just give me the link to the API, and I don't blame him, but to talk with you about this. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Reimannsum (talk • contribs) 19:37, 5 January 2019 (UTC).

Sorry, but bots were never my area. From what I know, there isn’t a link to give you. Once you actually build a bot, a ‘crat can assign it bot permissions, but otherwise there’s not much more to it than Googling around to see how to actually build it. If Revenant is around, he can probably point you in the direction of folks who have experience making bots. —Aichon— 23:41, 5 January 2019 (UTC)


Thanks

I only just realised you added the suburb mini-map to my user subpage about redoing the Main Page. Thanks so much for that! DANCEDANCEREVOLUTION 00:01, 6 January 2020 (UTC)

Hah, yeah, I had to look up what you were talking about since I couldn't remember the details. Apparently I had some time to kill that day.
Hopefully it proves helpful in the future. I eventually lost steam on my attempt at redoing the main page when I realized that the ideas we had weren't technically possible (no way to modify the CSS across all themes so that we could make drop-down menus work for everyone), but I'd love to see you get a redesign off the ground and put into place, since it needs an update and you've already had some good ideas for how to improve it. —Aichon— 21:28, 7 January 2020 (UTC)


Your template coding still manages to troll years later

This is comedy gold. -- Spiderzed▋ 22:27, 28 February 2021 (UTC)

Hah! I haven’t played the game in years, but this made my day. I know there are a few other hidden gems scattered about, but I had forgotten about this one. Glad to see it paying dividends years later. —Aichon— 00:30, 1 March 2021 (UTC)
Someone played the long *con* here... -- Spiderzed▋ 22:46, 4 March 2021 (UTC)

Aichon you are beautiful. DANCEDANCEREVOLUTION 11:53, 9 March 2021 (UTC)

Just having a little fun. ;) —Aichon— 13:39, 9 March 2021 (UTC)


The years fly by...

Good to see you pop back in every now and then. Had a peek at your backloggery - just added you on Steam. Hope you're well! DANCEDANCEREVOLUTION 01:27, 24 February 2023 (UTC)

I was actually reminded to poke in because I just switched to using some note taking software (Obsidian) that can operate a bit like a personal wiki. And I’m doing great! Life’s been crazy, but in good ways. Another kid, a different (better) job, and parents retiring five minutes away have meant a lot of changes.
Accepted on Steam, though I’m only marginally more active on Steam than here, so it’s nothing personal if it takes me a few months to notice a chat message. I actually still check Backloggery on a daily basis, even though I rarely engage with anyone socially.
You been holding down the fort? Took a quick glance around and it seemed like there aren’t any projects that could use quick advice. Even the drama has been fairly low recently from what I’ve seen. And what’re you up to these days off-wiki anyway? —Aichon— 02:23, 24 February 2023 (UTC)
Very low, very dormant. Just the same ol' wiki ticking along nowadays. Obviously it's a shame, but in some ways it's welcome. Parents retiring near you sounds like a great change, especially when kids are involved. What's new since we last chatted? Hmm. I got a mortgage and a ring, so that's new. No kids though. DANCEDANCEREVOLUTION 09:19, 8 March 2023 (UTC)
Oh, just that? ;P Congratulations and well done! And no rush on the kids. We also enjoyed having a few years before the kids arrived, which gave us time to do some projects and traveling that would've been 10x harder with the kids. We love them and wouldn't change a thing, but renovating the kitchen or taking a transatlantic flight would be a non-starter for us these days. How's home ownership so far? Hopefully you've been able to enjoy the newfound freedom that comes from home ownership without having to deal with the headaches that can arise. —Aichon— 19:44, 22 March 2023 (UTC)

HELLO SIR LONG TIME NICE TO SEE YOU. --  AHLGTG THE END IS NIGH! 14:37, 24 February 2023 (UTC)

SALUTATIONS IT HAS BEEN TOO LONG I RECIPROCATE YOUR SENTIMENT. —Aichon— 21:30, 24 February 2023 (UTC)


penus Strength is just an accident arising from the weakness of others 01:04, 9 September 2023 (UTC)

About twenty years back a grandparent told me a story about how they were talking with their very young granddaughter. The city of Miami came up at some point in one of their conversations. The granddaughter interrupted her grandfather. “Grandad”, she said, “It’s not your Ami, it’s my Ami.” Kids are selfish, yo.
Anyway, your misspelling reminded me of that story for some reason. —Aichon— 02:03, 9 September 2023 (UTC)
i'm kids. Strength is just an accident arising from the weakness of others 01:26, 10 September 2023 (UTC)


In-game zombie names

Hello Aichon! There's a script of yours I would really like to use that I just can't seem to get working. I have had another player test too with the same problem. It's UD Same Character Highlighter. Sometimes with your scripts it's just a matter of changing the old references to http to https, but that didn't save me this time. Would be very handy to get Same Character Highlighter working for my group as we're zombies and it's a nightmare tracking who said what in-game as it just says "a zombie said". A full zombie name displayer would be even better, but I don't think there's a script for that? Thanks! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Ragno (talk • contribs) 10:59, 16 November 2023 (UTC).

Sorry for the super-slow response. It's been...a hectic few weeks. It's been a bit since I've been active in-game. Is Dumbwit or some other service that captures a snapshot of the game still around? If so, can you link me to a recent one that shows something like what you're talking about where a group of zombies is talking back and forth? Testing UD Same Character Highlighter was always tough because those messages disappear if you refresh the page, so I used to have a handful of iWits or Dumbwits around to help with testing it.
No promises on a timely fix for this (i.e. it may never happen, so don't get your hopes up too much), but if time allows in the next few weeks I'll see what I can figure out. —Aichon— 16:39, 1 December 2023 (UTC)
No worries on response time, thanks very much for giving it a look. Here's a couple of ispy links that you can try it on.
https://ispy.dxavier.net/1459863366.html https://ispy.dxavier.net/1641562398.html —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Ragno (talk • contribs) 22:15, 06 December 2023 (UTC).
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