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User talk:Fordsierra4x4

2008-06-28T20:44:14Z

Fordsierra4x4: /* More HDBits Invites Available! */

==Image tagging==
You should only mark images as "cropped" if they've been significantly cropped to focus in on a particular person or scene, or to get rid of an on-screen logo. A few pixels off either side needn't be mentioned. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 22:02, 7 May 2006 (CDT)

Aah, okay, gotcha. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 22:05, 7 May 2006 (CDT)

==Uploading images==
Can you please please please please please "upload a new version" of an image which you have a HD copy of rather than uploading in a new location. Otherwise it means there are duplicate copies of images and if we then delete the old image name then we lose all history behind it. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 02:42, 10 May 2006 (CDT)

:Aargh all this uploading is so complicated! Can i just make the screencaps and give them to someone else?! :P --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:59, 10 May 2006 (CDT)

:Please. It also saves us the trouble of redirecting every reference to the older image. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 22:30, 10 May 2006 (CDT)

::Okay, no problem - when i upload an image that i know already exists, i'll just 'upload a newer version' but the ones i added just a few minutes ago, i dont know if they exist or not - so i just uploaded them into wiki limbo! --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 22:34, 10 May 2006 (CDT)

:::Its all a bit of a mess now, we've got duplicated images all over the place now. *grumbles* Any ideas on how to fix this? Delete new images and upload them in place of old image location and revert page back to point to right image location? --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 05:50, 11 May 2006 (CDT)

:::WikiLimbo does not exist here. Any images that get uploaded but not linked in an article end up on the [[Special:Unusedimages]] page. I frequently check that report and post those images to [[Battlestar Wiki:Island of Misfit Images|the Island of Misfit Images]], where people hopefully check in every now and then for material to add to pages. (Feel free to do this yourself, though, if you're uploading an image and don't know where to put it.) Images that have been on the Island for a long time have been known to "disappear". I've been deleting dupe images that have ended up on unused images, if they had been replaced by some of Ford's HD pics.

:::I don't have any ideas on the "duplicate" situation. Maybe that's something we could bring up at the "Wanted Images" or maybe over at the Island? --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 07:00, 11 May 2006 (CDT)

:::Sorry if i seem to have caused a bit of a cock-up here, some of the images I capped & uploaded I didnt know already existed, some I did, hence the upload and subsequent replacement of the poorer quality/res images. However, as stated above, if an image is already pre-existing, i'll 'upload a newer version' rather than just capping & upping one to the island. As for 'Wanted Images' that would be mucho handy-o seeing as I have almost all of BSG now in HR HDTV (bar one ep) and knowing what to cap from what ep would be useful for me, and others. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 09:52, 11 May 2006 (CDT)
::::Desgraciadamente, the [[Battlestar Wiki:Requested Images]] and [[Battlestar Wiki:Characters#List of Characters wanting pictures|Requested Character Pics]] are pretty sparsely populated at present. --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 10:19, 11 May 2006 (CDT)

:::::If an image ''isn't'' preexisting, you should have a pretty clear notion of where it's going to be used. Please don't upload an image without linking it somewhere. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 11:08, 11 May 2006 (CDT)

Aaauuugh! I did it by accident people - uploaded an image that was pre-existing but i have an HD copy of it, however, mistakenly, i changed the destination name making it a file all of its own. Am i right in thinking that when i want to replace an image thats pre-existing i leave the destination filename as is? I'm still a little confused about that... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 19:00, 23 May 2006 (CDT)

:No biggie. If there's an existing version of an image, just click on the image to get to the image's "home page" and click the "Upload a new version of this file" link. I saved off your upload and did it that with the firewallbreech. That way we've got both versions available, and we don't have to mess with the links. It throws a warning about having the same image name when you go to save it, but that's the idea. Thanks for all your work with upgrading the images! --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 20:06, 23 May 2006 (CDT)

::Aaaah - all becomes clear. Cheers. I now have every single ep of BSG including the Mini in 1920x1080i :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 22:38, 23 May 2006 (CDT)
:::Cool i think you've got the hang of it now hehe but it would be nice if you also added timestamps of your screenshots too ^_^ HH:MM:SS --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 03:30, 24 May 2006 (CDT)
:::: Timestamps too? *sigh* :P --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 15:44, 24 May 2006 (CDT)
:::::Thats the policy ^_^ --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 03:10, 26 May 2006 (CDT)

==Images requiring upgrade...==
You mentioned somewhere what kind of images people wanted. Well heres something for you to start on...
* [[Battlestar Wiki:Requested Images]] - First of all theres the Requested Images page.
* [[:md:Category:Screen captures requiring upgrade]] - Then theres the list of images which are not HD or DVD quality. Most of those in that list are DVD captures of the original series so only worry about higher quality versions of the ones who truely need upgrading or are small in size dimensions eg [[:Image:Adamas.jpg]]
* [[:md:Category:Images with no tag]] - All these images have no tags at all, which usually means they are low quality. A lof of them are form Season 2 so will be hard to get high quality ones but theres also some season 1's there too
Hope that helps you if you are bored ^_^ --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 17:24, 14 June 2006 (CDT)
:Just finally got set up in my new flat - cable internet sucks. Will do more screencapping as well - and if someone could please tell me what ep that shot of colonial heavy 798/colonial one was in (the one where it was docking), i'd appreciate it because that REALLY needs upgrading. Check the history of the Colonial One article to see what i mean --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 19:54, 14 June 2006 (CDT)
::I'm pretty sure its the miniseries. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 03:23, 15 June 2006 (CDT)
::I'll check again, but if you could get a timestamp for it - that would help. I looked at the miniseries and Water and couldnt find a match... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:02, 16 June 2006 (CDT)

Okay - finally got my main PC online again after a disaster - so I can continue with my capping work. It's taken much longer than anticipated to get everything working once more! Sorry about the delay :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:19, 23 June 2006 (CDT)

==Battlestar GalactiSimpsons!==

Not sure if you've seen [http://community.livejournal.com/pantsketch/99256.html] already, but they're absolutely brilliant. Bring on the Matt Groening version of BSG :D
:Yeah i saw this a few weeks ago. Loving the Boomer pics :D --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 10:25, 23 June 2006 (CDT)
::LOL!!!!!!!!!! --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 10:26, 23 June 2006 (CDT)

==Begging Shoes!==

Hey - if anyone has a working, but otherwise unused 5-port Ethernet Hub/Switch - please consider donating it to a worthy cause! I need to extend the DSL modem i have (SpeedTouch 510 - ICK!). Not sure if i can give much in return, but we'll see :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:46, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
:I might have something, but won't know until tomorrow (need to locate and test it). --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 18:01, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
::Oooh - that would be almightily cool - cause currently, i have to use the internet sat in/by the bathroom - the phone point is just outside it and the desk where my PC is on is a clear 20 feet away! :( --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 18:49, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
:::Need any cables? --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 20:34, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
::::I have a 300 meter roll of Cat5 and a crimp tool, but i've just moved, and i cant afford anything else. Cables i'm alright for, and i should have had a 5 port hub somewhere, but i think i left that in a box, in a basement, in the 2nd floor basement, in Brentford - i didnt think i'd need it at the time.... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:49, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
:::::You can probably pick one up for about a tenner online, it would cost almost that much to ship one to you. Unfortunatly the two that I have are being used at mates houses already :( --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 03:19, 28 June 2006 (CDT)
::::::That's why i'm asking for donations - i'm skint :p --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:51, 28 June 2006 (CDT)
:::::::email me at gouge at newriver dot org --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 07:13, 29 June 2006 (CDT)
::::::::Just did - and got a bounceback. Email me at Kai (underscore) Robinson (at) Hotmail (dot) com --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 07:31, 29 June 2006 (CDT)
::::::::BTW - Just want to add props to frankie, thanks man, you got me a router - Awww! :D --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:04, 12 August 2006 (CDT)

==Hybrid!==
Couldn't really think of where else to stash this - and I dont know if any/many of you have ever heard of Hybrid, but they're the best musical talent i've ever heard. If you've ever watched Top Gear, you'll have heard at least two or three of their pieces, and they have a few albums out at the moment that are available on Amazon. They're releasing another album in September - and there's a free track available to download (requires registering for, but simple, and takes seconds), if you think you're even vaguely interested - GET IT. Seriously - it's spectacular! Bear McCreary and these guys would make one hell of an album ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 15:22, 28 June 2006 (CDT)

:Reminder for anyone who cares - the Album is out on the 4th September! --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 07:47, 25 August 2006 (CDT)

==Supra for Sale==

Again, dont know if this allowed or not, but recent circumstances have caused me to put my beloved Toyota Supra up for sale. It's a black 1988 non-turbo. Comes with Road Tax and MOT until November 31st, 167500 miles on the clock. Grey cloth interior, CD Player, electric windows, climate control, cruise control, electric seats. Recently had a new set of rear tyres, new front brakes, front wheel bearing, clutch and radiator. Pictures and more details available upon request. Looking for offers over £400. Cheers :( --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:30, 4 July 2006 (CDT)
:Just fitted it with the digital climate control that finally arrived two months late, so now you'll have all the cool stuff if you get it... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 19:33, 10 July 2006 (CDT)
::Just replaced the Alternator as well... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 16:27, 17 July 2006 (CDT)
:::But... the steering wheel is on the wrong side. ;) --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 06:53, 19 July 2006 (CDT)
::::No, its on the Right side ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:31, 19 July 2006 (CDT)
::::Just wanna mention, its still for sale.... :( --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:03, 12 August 2006 (CDT)

==Shrink image==
Could you possibly minimuse the image in your profile a tad. 350 is a bit wide imo ^_^ --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 03:53, 17 July 2006 (CDT)
:Any better? :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 16:26, 17 July 2006 (CDT)
::Same to me... anyway.. you got any pic's of your monster machine? --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 16:43, 17 July 2006 (CDT)
::There - should keep even the biggest geeks happy :P --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:20, 25 July 2006 (CDT)
:::You didnt need to make it that much smaller lol but yeah its great now hehe --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 17:00, 17 July 2006 (CDT)

:::Erm as a matter of fact, i do have pics, although how do i make them thumbnail?
::::<nowiki>[[Image:High.jpg|thumb|??px|Caption]]</nowiki> --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 19:15, 18 July 2006 (CDT)

==HDBits Invite anyone?==

I've got one, maybe two invites for hdbits.org (as i'm a member there), and I was wondering, since a lot of HD BSG content is shared there, does anyone want an account there? Mainly looking for people that do screencaps as well as myself, although if god himself (joe) wants one, then i'll wangle something with the admins. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:30, 10 August 2006 (CDT)

Just checked - i have two available invites, and so far, no takers, which is odd.... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 11:19, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:Perhaps because the quality of the downloaded episodes is nowhere near watching it on a true big screen. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 12:17, 12 August 2006 (CDT)

::That not valid at all. 1280x720 HD Content is far better than you'll get on any DVD's, which are 720x480. These arent 350mb encodes either - each episode is 1.8gb in size, so dont think you're getting inferior quality in any way. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 15:28, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:::If no one else takes one, I will. I'm always looking for better resolution S2.5 eps for screen caps until the DVDs come out. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 16:45, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
::::Okay, sure. email me your address to invite, mine should be up there somewhere under 'begging shoes'. On another note, do people not realise that HD caps are of higher resolution than DVD's are? HD is the highest you're going to get! Also, HDBits has all of Season 1, Season 2 upto Ep 17 so far and adding them on a weekly basis. Oh, and the miniseries should be up there too. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:02, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::Thanks, I'll email you in a little bit. I know DVDs aren't as high quality, but they are convienent and don't take up 2 gigs a pop. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 17:13, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::What, doesnt everyone have 600gb of storage? Seriously though, although i keep my BSG on the hard disk, i do back them up to DVD - with the 720p's, usually 2eps per DVD, although the 1080i's just barely squeeze onto a single layer DVD+R. The ones i had before were 1920x1080i's that I downscaled to 700mb 960x540 HR-HDTV XviD's, these new ones are full res 1280x720p MPEG-4 AVC MKV's. I hate the container format, but AVI cant have AVC inside :/ --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:16, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::::Okay, I sent you the e-mail. I don't have much HD space, need to clean out some anyway now to fit an episode or two on it. Plus, I don't have a DVD-R drive, just a CD-RW. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 17:25, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::::Invite sent, I still have one left though for anyone that wants it. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:29, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::::::Got it, thanks. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 17:41, 12 August 2006 (CDT)

Okay - for anyone that wants to join HDBits, you dont need an invite for the next 24 hours or so - they've opened up their signups for the next day or so TOPS, after that, it's invite only. Should anyone miss the open signup, i still have one more invite left. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 09:03, 15 August 2006 (CDT)

While tecnically speaking HD video on a PC is of higher quality in reality its not. Viewing movies on a PC using a monitor is never as good visually than seeing it on a big screen especially when most avi's touted as HD are actually highly compressed with lots of artifacts. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 09:18, 15 August 2006 (CDT)

:I have to disagree with you, because thats totally false. Where I get my screencaps from is exactly the same as its broadcast - ie, in x264/AVC at 6.0 Megs/sec Data Rate with the original AC3 5.1 Audio (Hence the large filesize of 1.8+ GB) - so there is *NO* difference in the quality. You may however be thinking about downscales or re-encodes of the original HD source, such as my original 960x540's. They had been transcoded from the original 1920x1080i MPEG2 source, and turned into 960x540 XviD's. That did cause compression and a reduction in size. However, the 720p copies i currently have, as i have stated before, are the original transport streams, simply added to a container (Matroska, not AVI), no transcoding done at all.

:If you were to watch the 720p content on a 26" Widescreen, vs the 720p content on a standard 1280x1024 LCD Flat Panel, there would be zero difference between them, other than the 26" Widescreen would be larger, and you would be able to more easily pick out compression artefacts. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 09:43, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
::Perhaps because I generally sit less than arms length away from my monitor and several meters from my 32" TV i noctice artifacts more on a PC than on a TV? --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 10:03, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
:::I would guess thats why, yes. However, is your 32" TV 1366x768 resolution or less? If its less (standard def 16:9), then the picture gets downscaled to fit, and you'll see a quality *increase* as opposed to the PC, where its 1280x1024, scaled to fit a 1280x720 picture. You notice the same if you're trying to play back a 1920x1080i picture on a monitor like that. at 100%, it looks grainy and you can pick bits out. Downscaled, it looks great. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:31, 15 August 2006 (CDT)

:Of course not to mention that downloading the movies is illegal because it breaks the copyright law. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 09:20, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
::Well there is that, although some might argue that as its being broadcast, its no different that letting someone borrow a recording of it, seeing as no money is exchanging hands. Then again, i'm not a copyright expert and i dont have time for the in's and out's of it. I made an offer to people for an invite to HDBits, not for any spedific content, although i *did* advertise that it was available. People can do whatever they want with the accounts they create. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 09:43, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
:::You can argue whatever you like but the fact remains that downloading the copies is illegal we all know it is hehe. However, so long as you don't post the direct links to any torrents here I dont see a problem with you inviting people :) --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 10:00, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
::::Now you see why i worded the invite so carefully? Also, i wasn't arguing, just stating that some people *might* argue :P --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:31, 15 August 2006 (CDT)

==Oddness with Uploads==

Erm, i think this might just be due to the fact that the site is undergoing changes, but i'd like to make sure. Trying to upload pictures, so as usual, i click on the 'upload file' link and it says i'm not logged in. Okay, fine, so i try and log in and....i dont exist?? Problems behind the scenes still? --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 13:49, 22 August 2006 (CDT)

So....can we upload files yet? And also, could you change the background of the edit window from red back to black? --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 07:45, 25 August 2006 (CDT)
:You need to register to upload images seperatly on the mediawiki. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 08:00, 25 August 2006 (CDT)
:You have to register on the new wiki. Different databases. Just do the same name so at a later time.. I can re-link everyone to their image. [[md:Main Page|Media Wiki]] There is also a cool programed named "[[md:Battlestar Wiki Media:Commonist|Commonist]]" --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 08:02, 25 August 2006 (CDT)

==Haus Party==

Time for a haus party! ;-)--[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 13:59, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:She's a brick... '''haus'''. Dah duh duh. --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 14:01, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:I don't think I can attend. Going to the UK is a long trip. --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 14:02, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
::Missing out on the Barbecue then Mr Froebel :p
::We're all going to get piss ass drunk, do stupid things eat food etc. Oh and there *will* be drunk slutty ho's there for all to enjoy. Except me. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:18, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:::You would have to provide soda for me to attend. :) --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 14:29, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
::::I provide drunk slutty ho's and all you want is soda?! Pepsi & Schloer will be available. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:30, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::Not too much of a drinking person. I have to occually specially drink in which I might have one or two. But that's my limit. :) I think the "married" men and if any "married" women of the wiki would have to stay away from the ho's. lol --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 14:36, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::Drink! The cause of and solution to all of life's problems ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:22, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::::Free drink, free food, free girls... where... when??????!!!!!!!! lol --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 08:14, 25 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::::Erm, dates are undecided, but where = Palmers Green ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:41, 3 October 2006 (CDT)
:::::Private video link for us non-{{flag|UK}} folks? --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 08:16, 25 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::Possibly, all depends on if BT can pull their finger out of their ass in the meantime and get us that cool wifi hub & phone setup... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:09, 25 August 2006 (CDT)

== Welcome Back ==
Need a flatmate?--[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 20:32, 3 October 2006 (CDT)

:Hehe - while i'd say yes, we've already got one more than the tenancy agreement says in the twilight zone room (so named cause its an odd shape and looks incorrect). As of January though - this may change. Thinking of emigrating to the UK then? :p --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:40, 3 October 2006 (CDT)

::Anything to get away from the wifey ;). --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 06:45, 4 October 2006 (CDT)

== More HDBits Invites Available! ==

Thanks to my efforts in the HDBits.org community, i've been given a fair few invites to hand out. Talos took one last time - anyone else want an invite? Shane? Spencerian? ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 08:35, 6 January 2007 (CST)
:Still got 5 left if anyone wants one :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:41, 7 January 2007 (CST)
:: I guess I'll ask for one. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 10:50, 7 January 2007 (CST)
:::Shove one my way and ill take a look, thanks. Need to put my HD TV to use somehow... --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 12:34, 7 January 2007 (CST)
::::Done and Done - both invites sent to the addresses on your user pages. I'm also the one seeding the big Season 2 pack in 720p MKV. Got two more invites left if anyone wants em! --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 13:01, 7 January 2007 (CST)
::::: Thank you. :-) --[[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 21:44, 7 January 2007 (CST)
::::::Ta from me too :) --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 03:34, 8 January 2007 (CST)
:::::::Did either of you find any goodies there? ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:26, 9 January 2007 (CST)
::::::::Okay - invites on the site have been DISABLED for the time being but i still have invites available for when invites are resumed. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:45, 21 January 2007 (CST)
::::::::: I'd love one when you can start inviting people again :-)! [[User:MatthewFenton|MatthewFenton]] 20:58, 21 January 2007 (CST)
:I have three left, and in a few days, there are going to be spaces, if anyone wants one, let me know NOW! -- [[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 05:34, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
::Yes please! --[[User:Catrope|Catrope]]([[User talk:Catrope|Talk to me]] or [[Special:Emailuser/Catrope|e-mail me]]) 12:47, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
:::Okay, i'll need an email address for you, is there one on your userpage i can use or...? -- [[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:27, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
::::There's an ''e-mail me'' link on my userpage, that ought to do it. --[[User:Catrope|Catrope]]([[User talk:Catrope|Talk to me]] or [[Special:Emailuser/Catrope|e-mail me]]) 22:03, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
:::::Doesn't want to work for me - it just moans about me being logged in (which i am) and needing an email in prefs (which i have) so either wiki doesnt like firefox, or my account is all wonky :( -- [[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 04:05, 1 May 2008 (UTC)
::::::Well wiki likes Firefox, take my word as a MediaWiki developer on that ;) It's IE we don't like. Anyway, you can e-mail me at roan DOT kattouw AT home DOT nl. --[[User:Catrope|Catrope]]([[User talk:Catrope|Talk to me]] or [[Special:Emailuser/Catrope|e-mail me]]) 11:21, 1 May 2008 (UTC)
:::::::Invite finally sent! Theres a few spare spaces if anyone wants another invite! --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 01:32, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
::::::::CATROPE! USE YOUR ACCOUNT ELSE IT'LL BE PURGED! :( --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 06:06, 21 June 2008 (UTC)
:::::::::Oh, right. How much more time do I have? I don't think I'm gonna be using my account much (if at all), so it might be better if I handed it over to someone else... Is that possible? --[[User:Catrope|Catrope]]([[User talk:Catrope|Talk to me]] or [[Special:Emailuser/Catrope|e-mail me]]) 15:27, 21 June 2008 (UTC)
::::::::::It's already been purged though lack of use...still, i have more invites to give, and there are only 400 more signups possible before the userlimit is hit, PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP IF YOU WANT AN INVITE!!!! --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:44, 28 June 2008 (UTC)

== Car Changes ==

Yup - thats right, I no longer have my 1988 Toyota Supra....i do however, have a 1991 Toyota Supra that's replacing it! Woo! --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:47, 21 January 2007 (CST)

:Hey - where'd the pictures go? :( --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 07:57, 12 January 2008 (CST)
::Okay, i've reuploaded them, but could someone try not to delete them this time? I cant figure out how to tag them as user page images! -- [[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 05:33, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

==Bah oops==
The wiki was going really really slow and in my confusion over what was loading and what was for cleaning up i accidentally deleted [[:en:Image:Galactica in Atmosphere (2).jpg|the high definition image of Galactica]] in the atmosphere of [[New Caprica]]. Could you please [http://media.battlestarwiki.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Upload&wpDestFile=Galactica_in_Atmosphere_%282%29.jpg re-upload] it pretty please? ^_^ --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 18:21, 29 January 2007 (CST)
:You're lucky - usually i delete the JPEG's after they're uploaded. I hadn't cleared them into the Recycle Bin yet! All uploaded again. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 19:11, 29 January 2007 (CST)
::Horray, fubar averted :D --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 03:13, 30 January 2007 (CST)

== Pictures ==

Yes, i realise the pictures of the rig are outdated compared to the rig i now have, i'll get some newer photo's done as soon as i can. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 08:02, 25 March 2007 (CDT)

User:Fordsierra4x4

2008-06-21T06:08:02Z

Fordsierra4x4:

2008-04-29T05:41:38Z

Fordsierra4x4:

User talk:Fordsierra4x4

2008-04-29T05:34:18Z

Fordsierra4x4: /* More HDBits Invites Available! */

==Image tagging==
You should only mark images as "cropped" if they've been significantly cropped to focus in on a particular person or scene, or to get rid of an on-screen logo. A few pixels off either side needn't be mentioned. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 22:02, 7 May 2006 (CDT)

Aah, okay, gotcha. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 22:05, 7 May 2006 (CDT)

==Uploading images==
Can you please please please please please "upload a new version" of an image which you have a HD copy of rather than uploading in a new location. Otherwise it means there are duplicate copies of images and if we then delete the old image name then we lose all history behind it. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 02:42, 10 May 2006 (CDT)

:Aargh all this uploading is so complicated! Can i just make the screencaps and give them to someone else?! :P --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:59, 10 May 2006 (CDT)

:Please. It also saves us the trouble of redirecting every reference to the older image. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 22:30, 10 May 2006 (CDT)

::Okay, no problem - when i upload an image that i know already exists, i'll just 'upload a newer version' but the ones i added just a few minutes ago, i dont know if they exist or not - so i just uploaded them into wiki limbo! --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 22:34, 10 May 2006 (CDT)

:::Its all a bit of a mess now, we've got duplicated images all over the place now. *grumbles* Any ideas on how to fix this? Delete new images and upload them in place of old image location and revert page back to point to right image location? --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 05:50, 11 May 2006 (CDT)

:::WikiLimbo does not exist here. Any images that get uploaded but not linked in an article end up on the [[Special:Unusedimages]] page. I frequently check that report and post those images to [[Battlestar Wiki:Island of Misfit Images|the Island of Misfit Images]], where people hopefully check in every now and then for material to add to pages. (Feel free to do this yourself, though, if you're uploading an image and don't know where to put it.) Images that have been on the Island for a long time have been known to "disappear". I've been deleting dupe images that have ended up on unused images, if they had been replaced by some of Ford's HD pics.

:::I don't have any ideas on the "duplicate" situation. Maybe that's something we could bring up at the "Wanted Images" or maybe over at the Island? --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 07:00, 11 May 2006 (CDT)

:::Sorry if i seem to have caused a bit of a cock-up here, some of the images I capped & uploaded I didnt know already existed, some I did, hence the upload and subsequent replacement of the poorer quality/res images. However, as stated above, if an image is already pre-existing, i'll 'upload a newer version' rather than just capping & upping one to the island. As for 'Wanted Images' that would be mucho handy-o seeing as I have almost all of BSG now in HR HDTV (bar one ep) and knowing what to cap from what ep would be useful for me, and others. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 09:52, 11 May 2006 (CDT)
::::Desgraciadamente, the [[Battlestar Wiki:Requested Images]] and [[Battlestar Wiki:Characters#List of Characters wanting pictures|Requested Character Pics]] are pretty sparsely populated at present. --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 10:19, 11 May 2006 (CDT)

:::::If an image ''isn't'' preexisting, you should have a pretty clear notion of where it's going to be used. Please don't upload an image without linking it somewhere. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 11:08, 11 May 2006 (CDT)

Aaauuugh! I did it by accident people - uploaded an image that was pre-existing but i have an HD copy of it, however, mistakenly, i changed the destination name making it a file all of its own. Am i right in thinking that when i want to replace an image thats pre-existing i leave the destination filename as is? I'm still a little confused about that... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 19:00, 23 May 2006 (CDT)

:No biggie. If there's an existing version of an image, just click on the image to get to the image's "home page" and click the "Upload a new version of this file" link. I saved off your upload and did it that with the firewallbreech. That way we've got both versions available, and we don't have to mess with the links. It throws a warning about having the same image name when you go to save it, but that's the idea. Thanks for all your work with upgrading the images! --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 20:06, 23 May 2006 (CDT)

::Aaaah - all becomes clear. Cheers. I now have every single ep of BSG including the Mini in 1920x1080i :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 22:38, 23 May 2006 (CDT)
:::Cool i think you've got the hang of it now hehe but it would be nice if you also added timestamps of your screenshots too ^_^ HH:MM:SS --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 03:30, 24 May 2006 (CDT)
:::: Timestamps too? *sigh* :P --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 15:44, 24 May 2006 (CDT)
:::::Thats the policy ^_^ --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 03:10, 26 May 2006 (CDT)

==Images requiring upgrade...==
You mentioned somewhere what kind of images people wanted. Well heres something for you to start on...
* [[Battlestar Wiki:Requested Images]] - First of all theres the Requested Images page.
* [[:md:Category:Screen captures requiring upgrade]] - Then theres the list of images which are not HD or DVD quality. Most of those in that list are DVD captures of the original series so only worry about higher quality versions of the ones who truely need upgrading or are small in size dimensions eg [[:Image:Adamas.jpg]]
* [[:md:Category:Images with no tag]] - All these images have no tags at all, which usually means they are low quality. A lof of them are form Season 2 so will be hard to get high quality ones but theres also some season 1's there too
Hope that helps you if you are bored ^_^ --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 17:24, 14 June 2006 (CDT)
:Just finally got set up in my new flat - cable internet sucks. Will do more screencapping as well - and if someone could please tell me what ep that shot of colonial heavy 798/colonial one was in (the one where it was docking), i'd appreciate it because that REALLY needs upgrading. Check the history of the Colonial One article to see what i mean --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 19:54, 14 June 2006 (CDT)
::I'm pretty sure its the miniseries. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 03:23, 15 June 2006 (CDT)
::I'll check again, but if you could get a timestamp for it - that would help. I looked at the miniseries and Water and couldnt find a match... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:02, 16 June 2006 (CDT)

Okay - finally got my main PC online again after a disaster - so I can continue with my capping work. It's taken much longer than anticipated to get everything working once more! Sorry about the delay :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:19, 23 June 2006 (CDT)

==Battlestar GalactiSimpsons!==

Not sure if you've seen [http://community.livejournal.com/pantsketch/99256.html] already, but they're absolutely brilliant. Bring on the Matt Groening version of BSG :D
:Yeah i saw this a few weeks ago. Loving the Boomer pics :D --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 10:25, 23 June 2006 (CDT)
::LOL!!!!!!!!!! --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 10:26, 23 June 2006 (CDT)

==Begging Shoes!==

Hey - if anyone has a working, but otherwise unused 5-port Ethernet Hub/Switch - please consider donating it to a worthy cause! I need to extend the DSL modem i have (SpeedTouch 510 - ICK!). Not sure if i can give much in return, but we'll see :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:46, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
:I might have something, but won't know until tomorrow (need to locate and test it). --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 18:01, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
::Oooh - that would be almightily cool - cause currently, i have to use the internet sat in/by the bathroom - the phone point is just outside it and the desk where my PC is on is a clear 20 feet away! :( --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 18:49, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
:::Need any cables? --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 20:34, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
::::I have a 300 meter roll of Cat5 and a crimp tool, but i've just moved, and i cant afford anything else. Cables i'm alright for, and i should have had a 5 port hub somewhere, but i think i left that in a box, in a basement, in the 2nd floor basement, in Brentford - i didnt think i'd need it at the time.... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:49, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
:::::You can probably pick one up for about a tenner online, it would cost almost that much to ship one to you. Unfortunatly the two that I have are being used at mates houses already :( --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 03:19, 28 June 2006 (CDT)
::::::That's why i'm asking for donations - i'm skint :p --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:51, 28 June 2006 (CDT)
:::::::email me at gouge at newriver dot org --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 07:13, 29 June 2006 (CDT)
::::::::Just did - and got a bounceback. Email me at Kai (underscore) Robinson (at) Hotmail (dot) com --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 07:31, 29 June 2006 (CDT)
::::::::BTW - Just want to add props to frankie, thanks man, you got me a router - Awww! :D --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:04, 12 August 2006 (CDT)

==Hybrid!==
Couldn't really think of where else to stash this - and I dont know if any/many of you have ever heard of Hybrid, but they're the best musical talent i've ever heard. If you've ever watched Top Gear, you'll have heard at least two or three of their pieces, and they have a few albums out at the moment that are available on Amazon. They're releasing another album in September - and there's a free track available to download (requires registering for, but simple, and takes seconds), if you think you're even vaguely interested - GET IT. Seriously - it's spectacular! Bear McCreary and these guys would make one hell of an album ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 15:22, 28 June 2006 (CDT)

:Reminder for anyone who cares - the Album is out on the 4th September! --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 07:47, 25 August 2006 (CDT)

==Supra for Sale==

Again, dont know if this allowed or not, but recent circumstances have caused me to put my beloved Toyota Supra up for sale. It's a black 1988 non-turbo. Comes with Road Tax and MOT until November 31st, 167500 miles on the clock. Grey cloth interior, CD Player, electric windows, climate control, cruise control, electric seats. Recently had a new set of rear tyres, new front brakes, front wheel bearing, clutch and radiator. Pictures and more details available upon request. Looking for offers over £400. Cheers :( --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:30, 4 July 2006 (CDT)
:Just fitted it with the digital climate control that finally arrived two months late, so now you'll have all the cool stuff if you get it... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 19:33, 10 July 2006 (CDT)
::Just replaced the Alternator as well... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 16:27, 17 July 2006 (CDT)
:::But... the steering wheel is on the wrong side. ;) --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 06:53, 19 July 2006 (CDT)
::::No, its on the Right side ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:31, 19 July 2006 (CDT)
::::Just wanna mention, its still for sale.... :( --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:03, 12 August 2006 (CDT)

==Shrink image==
Could you possibly minimuse the image in your profile a tad. 350 is a bit wide imo ^_^ --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 03:53, 17 July 2006 (CDT)
:Any better? :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 16:26, 17 July 2006 (CDT)
::Same to me... anyway.. you got any pic's of your monster machine? --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 16:43, 17 July 2006 (CDT)
::There - should keep even the biggest geeks happy :P --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:20, 25 July 2006 (CDT)
:::You didnt need to make it that much smaller lol but yeah its great now hehe --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 17:00, 17 July 2006 (CDT)

:::Erm as a matter of fact, i do have pics, although how do i make them thumbnail?
::::<nowiki>[[Image:High.jpg|thumb|??px|Caption]]</nowiki> --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 19:15, 18 July 2006 (CDT)

==HDBits Invite anyone?==

I've got one, maybe two invites for hdbits.org (as i'm a member there), and I was wondering, since a lot of HD BSG content is shared there, does anyone want an account there? Mainly looking for people that do screencaps as well as myself, although if god himself (joe) wants one, then i'll wangle something with the admins. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:30, 10 August 2006 (CDT)

Just checked - i have two available invites, and so far, no takers, which is odd.... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 11:19, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:Perhaps because the quality of the downloaded episodes is nowhere near watching it on a true big screen. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 12:17, 12 August 2006 (CDT)

::That not valid at all. 1280x720 HD Content is far better than you'll get on any DVD's, which are 720x480. These arent 350mb encodes either - each episode is 1.8gb in size, so dont think you're getting inferior quality in any way. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 15:28, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:::If no one else takes one, I will. I'm always looking for better resolution S2.5 eps for screen caps until the DVDs come out. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 16:45, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
::::Okay, sure. email me your address to invite, mine should be up there somewhere under 'begging shoes'. On another note, do people not realise that HD caps are of higher resolution than DVD's are? HD is the highest you're going to get! Also, HDBits has all of Season 1, Season 2 upto Ep 17 so far and adding them on a weekly basis. Oh, and the miniseries should be up there too. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:02, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::Thanks, I'll email you in a little bit. I know DVDs aren't as high quality, but they are convienent and don't take up 2 gigs a pop. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 17:13, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::What, doesnt everyone have 600gb of storage? Seriously though, although i keep my BSG on the hard disk, i do back them up to DVD - with the 720p's, usually 2eps per DVD, although the 1080i's just barely squeeze onto a single layer DVD+R. The ones i had before were 1920x1080i's that I downscaled to 700mb 960x540 HR-HDTV XviD's, these new ones are full res 1280x720p MPEG-4 AVC MKV's. I hate the container format, but AVI cant have AVC inside :/ --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:16, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::::Okay, I sent you the e-mail. I don't have much HD space, need to clean out some anyway now to fit an episode or two on it. Plus, I don't have a DVD-R drive, just a CD-RW. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 17:25, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::::Invite sent, I still have one left though for anyone that wants it. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:29, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::::::Got it, thanks. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 17:41, 12 August 2006 (CDT)

Okay - for anyone that wants to join HDBits, you dont need an invite for the next 24 hours or so - they've opened up their signups for the next day or so TOPS, after that, it's invite only. Should anyone miss the open signup, i still have one more invite left. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 09:03, 15 August 2006 (CDT)

While tecnically speaking HD video on a PC is of higher quality in reality its not. Viewing movies on a PC using a monitor is never as good visually than seeing it on a big screen especially when most avi's touted as HD are actually highly compressed with lots of artifacts. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 09:18, 15 August 2006 (CDT)

:I have to disagree with you, because thats totally false. Where I get my screencaps from is exactly the same as its broadcast - ie, in x264/AVC at 6.0 Megs/sec Data Rate with the original AC3 5.1 Audio (Hence the large filesize of 1.8+ GB) - so there is *NO* difference in the quality. You may however be thinking about downscales or re-encodes of the original HD source, such as my original 960x540's. They had been transcoded from the original 1920x1080i MPEG2 source, and turned into 960x540 XviD's. That did cause compression and a reduction in size. However, the 720p copies i currently have, as i have stated before, are the original transport streams, simply added to a container (Matroska, not AVI), no transcoding done at all.

:If you were to watch the 720p content on a 26" Widescreen, vs the 720p content on a standard 1280x1024 LCD Flat Panel, there would be zero difference between them, other than the 26" Widescreen would be larger, and you would be able to more easily pick out compression artefacts. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 09:43, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
::Perhaps because I generally sit less than arms length away from my monitor and several meters from my 32" TV i noctice artifacts more on a PC than on a TV? --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 10:03, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
:::I would guess thats why, yes. However, is your 32" TV 1366x768 resolution or less? If its less (standard def 16:9), then the picture gets downscaled to fit, and you'll see a quality *increase* as opposed to the PC, where its 1280x1024, scaled to fit a 1280x720 picture. You notice the same if you're trying to play back a 1920x1080i picture on a monitor like that. at 100%, it looks grainy and you can pick bits out. Downscaled, it looks great. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:31, 15 August 2006 (CDT)

:Of course not to mention that downloading the movies is illegal because it breaks the copyright law. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 09:20, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
::Well there is that, although some might argue that as its being broadcast, its no different that letting someone borrow a recording of it, seeing as no money is exchanging hands. Then again, i'm not a copyright expert and i dont have time for the in's and out's of it. I made an offer to people for an invite to HDBits, not for any spedific content, although i *did* advertise that it was available. People can do whatever they want with the accounts they create. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 09:43, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
:::You can argue whatever you like but the fact remains that downloading the copies is illegal we all know it is hehe. However, so long as you don't post the direct links to any torrents here I dont see a problem with you inviting people :) --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 10:00, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
::::Now you see why i worded the invite so carefully? Also, i wasn't arguing, just stating that some people *might* argue :P --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:31, 15 August 2006 (CDT)

==Oddness with Uploads==

Erm, i think this might just be due to the fact that the site is undergoing changes, but i'd like to make sure. Trying to upload pictures, so as usual, i click on the 'upload file' link and it says i'm not logged in. Okay, fine, so i try and log in and....i dont exist?? Problems behind the scenes still? --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 13:49, 22 August 2006 (CDT)

So....can we upload files yet? And also, could you change the background of the edit window from red back to black? --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 07:45, 25 August 2006 (CDT)
:You need to register to upload images seperatly on the mediawiki. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 08:00, 25 August 2006 (CDT)
:You have to register on the new wiki. Different databases. Just do the same name so at a later time.. I can re-link everyone to their image. [[md:Main Page|Media Wiki]] There is also a cool programed named "[[md:Battlestar Wiki Media:Commonist|Commonist]]" --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 08:02, 25 August 2006 (CDT)

==Haus Party==

Time for a haus party! ;-)--[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 13:59, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:She's a brick... '''haus'''. Dah duh duh. --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 14:01, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:I don't think I can attend. Going to the UK is a long trip. --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 14:02, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
::Missing out on the Barbecue then Mr Froebel :p
::We're all going to get piss ass drunk, do stupid things eat food etc. Oh and there *will* be drunk slutty ho's there for all to enjoy. Except me. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:18, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:::You would have to provide soda for me to attend. :) --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 14:29, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
::::I provide drunk slutty ho's and all you want is soda?! Pepsi & Schloer will be available. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:30, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::Not too much of a drinking person. I have to occually specially drink in which I might have one or two. But that's my limit. :) I think the "married" men and if any "married" women of the wiki would have to stay away from the ho's. lol --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 14:36, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::Drink! The cause of and solution to all of life's problems ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:22, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::::Free drink, free food, free girls... where... when??????!!!!!!!! lol --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 08:14, 25 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::::Erm, dates are undecided, but where = Palmers Green ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:41, 3 October 2006 (CDT)
:::::Private video link for us non-{{flag|UK}} folks? --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 08:16, 25 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::Possibly, all depends on if BT can pull their finger out of their ass in the meantime and get us that cool wifi hub & phone setup... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:09, 25 August 2006 (CDT)

== Welcome Back ==
Need a flatmate?--[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 20:32, 3 October 2006 (CDT)

:Hehe - while i'd say yes, we've already got one more than the tenancy agreement says in the twilight zone room (so named cause its an odd shape and looks incorrect). As of January though - this may change. Thinking of emigrating to the UK then? :p --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:40, 3 October 2006 (CDT)

::Anything to get away from the wifey ;). --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 06:45, 4 October 2006 (CDT)

== More HDBits Invites Available! ==

Thanks to my efforts in the HDBits.org community, i've been given a fair few invites to hand out. Talos took one last time - anyone else want an invite? Shane? Spencerian? ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 08:35, 6 January 2007 (CST)
:Still got 5 left if anyone wants one :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:41, 7 January 2007 (CST)
:: I guess I'll ask for one. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 10:50, 7 January 2007 (CST)
:::Shove one my way and ill take a look, thanks. Need to put my HD TV to use somehow... --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 12:34, 7 January 2007 (CST)
::::Done and Done - both invites sent to the addresses on your user pages. I'm also the one seeding the big Season 2 pack in 720p MKV. Got two more invites left if anyone wants em! --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 13:01, 7 January 2007 (CST)
::::: Thank you. :-) --[[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 21:44, 7 January 2007 (CST)
::::::Ta from me too :) --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 03:34, 8 January 2007 (CST)
:::::::Did either of you find any goodies there? ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:26, 9 January 2007 (CST)
::::::::Okay - invites on the site have been DISABLED for the time being but i still have invites available for when invites are resumed. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:45, 21 January 2007 (CST)
::::::::: I'd love one when you can start inviting people again :-)! [[User:MatthewFenton|MatthewFenton]] 20:58, 21 January 2007 (CST)
:I have three left, and in a few days, there are going to be spaces, if anyone wants one, let me know NOW! -- [[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 05:34, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

== Car Changes ==

Yup - thats right, I no longer have my 1988 Toyota Supra....i do however, have a 1991 Toyota Supra that's replacing it! Woo! --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:47, 21 January 2007 (CST)

:Hey - where'd the pictures go? :( --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 07:57, 12 January 2008 (CST)
::Okay, i've reuploaded them, but could someone try not to delete them this time? I cant figure out how to tag them as user page images! -- [[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 05:33, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

==Bah oops==
The wiki was going really really slow and in my confusion over what was loading and what was for cleaning up i accidentally deleted [[:en:Image:Galactica in Atmosphere (2).jpg|the high definition image of Galactica]] in the atmosphere of [[New Caprica]]. Could you please [http://media.battlestarwiki.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Upload&wpDestFile=Galactica_in_Atmosphere_%282%29.jpg re-upload] it pretty please? ^_^ --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 18:21, 29 January 2007 (CST)
:You're lucky - usually i delete the JPEG's after they're uploaded. I hadn't cleared them into the Recycle Bin yet! All uploaded again. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 19:11, 29 January 2007 (CST)
::Horray, fubar averted :D --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 03:13, 30 January 2007 (CST)

== Pictures ==

Yes, i realise the pictures of the rig are outdated compared to the rig i now have, i'll get some newer photo's done as soon as i can. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 08:02, 25 March 2007 (CDT)

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==Image tagging==
You should only mark images as "cropped" if they've been significantly cropped to focus in on a particular person or scene, or to get rid of an on-screen logo. A few pixels off either side needn't be mentioned. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 22:02, 7 May 2006 (CDT)

Aah, okay, gotcha. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 22:05, 7 May 2006 (CDT)

==Uploading images==
Can you please please please please please "upload a new version" of an image which you have a HD copy of rather than uploading in a new location. Otherwise it means there are duplicate copies of images and if we then delete the old image name then we lose all history behind it. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 02:42, 10 May 2006 (CDT)

:Aargh all this uploading is so complicated! Can i just make the screencaps and give them to someone else?! :P --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:59, 10 May 2006 (CDT)

:Please. It also saves us the trouble of redirecting every reference to the older image. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 22:30, 10 May 2006 (CDT)

::Okay, no problem - when i upload an image that i know already exists, i'll just 'upload a newer version' but the ones i added just a few minutes ago, i dont know if they exist or not - so i just uploaded them into wiki limbo! --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 22:34, 10 May 2006 (CDT)

:::Its all a bit of a mess now, we've got duplicated images all over the place now. *grumbles* Any ideas on how to fix this? Delete new images and upload them in place of old image location and revert page back to point to right image location? --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 05:50, 11 May 2006 (CDT)

:::WikiLimbo does not exist here. Any images that get uploaded but not linked in an article end up on the [[Special:Unusedimages]] page. I frequently check that report and post those images to [[Battlestar Wiki:Island of Misfit Images|the Island of Misfit Images]], where people hopefully check in every now and then for material to add to pages. (Feel free to do this yourself, though, if you're uploading an image and don't know where to put it.) Images that have been on the Island for a long time have been known to "disappear". I've been deleting dupe images that have ended up on unused images, if they had been replaced by some of Ford's HD pics.

:::I don't have any ideas on the "duplicate" situation. Maybe that's something we could bring up at the "Wanted Images" or maybe over at the Island? --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 07:00, 11 May 2006 (CDT)

:::Sorry if i seem to have caused a bit of a cock-up here, some of the images I capped & uploaded I didnt know already existed, some I did, hence the upload and subsequent replacement of the poorer quality/res images. However, as stated above, if an image is already pre-existing, i'll 'upload a newer version' rather than just capping & upping one to the island. As for 'Wanted Images' that would be mucho handy-o seeing as I have almost all of BSG now in HR HDTV (bar one ep) and knowing what to cap from what ep would be useful for me, and others. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 09:52, 11 May 2006 (CDT)
::::Desgraciadamente, the [[Battlestar Wiki:Requested Images]] and [[Battlestar Wiki:Characters#List of Characters wanting pictures|Requested Character Pics]] are pretty sparsely populated at present. --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 10:19, 11 May 2006 (CDT)

:::::If an image ''isn't'' preexisting, you should have a pretty clear notion of where it's going to be used. Please don't upload an image without linking it somewhere. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 11:08, 11 May 2006 (CDT)

Aaauuugh! I did it by accident people - uploaded an image that was pre-existing but i have an HD copy of it, however, mistakenly, i changed the destination name making it a file all of its own. Am i right in thinking that when i want to replace an image thats pre-existing i leave the destination filename as is? I'm still a little confused about that... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 19:00, 23 May 2006 (CDT)

:No biggie. If there's an existing version of an image, just click on the image to get to the image's "home page" and click the "Upload a new version of this file" link. I saved off your upload and did it that with the firewallbreech. That way we've got both versions available, and we don't have to mess with the links. It throws a warning about having the same image name when you go to save it, but that's the idea. Thanks for all your work with upgrading the images! --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 20:06, 23 May 2006 (CDT)

::Aaaah - all becomes clear. Cheers. I now have every single ep of BSG including the Mini in 1920x1080i :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 22:38, 23 May 2006 (CDT)
:::Cool i think you've got the hang of it now hehe but it would be nice if you also added timestamps of your screenshots too ^_^ HH:MM:SS --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 03:30, 24 May 2006 (CDT)
:::: Timestamps too? *sigh* :P --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 15:44, 24 May 2006 (CDT)
:::::Thats the policy ^_^ --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 03:10, 26 May 2006 (CDT)

==Images requiring upgrade...==
You mentioned somewhere what kind of images people wanted. Well heres something for you to start on...
* [[Battlestar Wiki:Requested Images]] - First of all theres the Requested Images page.
* [[:md:Category:Screen captures requiring upgrade]] - Then theres the list of images which are not HD or DVD quality. Most of those in that list are DVD captures of the original series so only worry about higher quality versions of the ones who truely need upgrading or are small in size dimensions eg [[:Image:Adamas.jpg]]
* [[:md:Category:Images with no tag]] - All these images have no tags at all, which usually means they are low quality. A lof of them are form Season 2 so will be hard to get high quality ones but theres also some season 1's there too
Hope that helps you if you are bored ^_^ --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 17:24, 14 June 2006 (CDT)
:Just finally got set up in my new flat - cable internet sucks. Will do more screencapping as well - and if someone could please tell me what ep that shot of colonial heavy 798/colonial one was in (the one where it was docking), i'd appreciate it because that REALLY needs upgrading. Check the history of the Colonial One article to see what i mean --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 19:54, 14 June 2006 (CDT)
::I'm pretty sure its the miniseries. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 03:23, 15 June 2006 (CDT)
::I'll check again, but if you could get a timestamp for it - that would help. I looked at the miniseries and Water and couldnt find a match... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:02, 16 June 2006 (CDT)

Okay - finally got my main PC online again after a disaster - so I can continue with my capping work. It's taken much longer than anticipated to get everything working once more! Sorry about the delay :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:19, 23 June 2006 (CDT)

==Battlestar GalactiSimpsons!==

Not sure if you've seen [http://community.livejournal.com/pantsketch/99256.html] already, but they're absolutely brilliant. Bring on the Matt Groening version of BSG :D
:Yeah i saw this a few weeks ago. Loving the Boomer pics :D --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 10:25, 23 June 2006 (CDT)
::LOL!!!!!!!!!! --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 10:26, 23 June 2006 (CDT)

==Begging Shoes!==

Hey - if anyone has a working, but otherwise unused 5-port Ethernet Hub/Switch - please consider donating it to a worthy cause! I need to extend the DSL modem i have (SpeedTouch 510 - ICK!). Not sure if i can give much in return, but we'll see :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:46, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
:I might have something, but won't know until tomorrow (need to locate and test it). --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 18:01, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
::Oooh - that would be almightily cool - cause currently, i have to use the internet sat in/by the bathroom - the phone point is just outside it and the desk where my PC is on is a clear 20 feet away! :( --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 18:49, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
:::Need any cables? --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 20:34, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
::::I have a 300 meter roll of Cat5 and a crimp tool, but i've just moved, and i cant afford anything else. Cables i'm alright for, and i should have had a 5 port hub somewhere, but i think i left that in a box, in a basement, in the 2nd floor basement, in Brentford - i didnt think i'd need it at the time.... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:49, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
:::::You can probably pick one up for about a tenner online, it would cost almost that much to ship one to you. Unfortunatly the two that I have are being used at mates houses already :( --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 03:19, 28 June 2006 (CDT)
::::::That's why i'm asking for donations - i'm skint :p --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:51, 28 June 2006 (CDT)
:::::::email me at gouge at newriver dot org --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 07:13, 29 June 2006 (CDT)
::::::::Just did - and got a bounceback. Email me at Kai (underscore) Robinson (at) Hotmail (dot) com --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 07:31, 29 June 2006 (CDT)
::::::::BTW - Just want to add props to frankie, thanks man, you got me a router - Awww! :D --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:04, 12 August 2006 (CDT)

==Hybrid!==
Couldn't really think of where else to stash this - and I dont know if any/many of you have ever heard of Hybrid, but they're the best musical talent i've ever heard. If you've ever watched Top Gear, you'll have heard at least two or three of their pieces, and they have a few albums out at the moment that are available on Amazon. They're releasing another album in September - and there's a free track available to download (requires registering for, but simple, and takes seconds), if you think you're even vaguely interested - GET IT. Seriously - it's spectacular! Bear McCreary and these guys would make one hell of an album ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 15:22, 28 June 2006 (CDT)

:Reminder for anyone who cares - the Album is out on the 4th September! --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 07:47, 25 August 2006 (CDT)

==Supra for Sale==

Again, dont know if this allowed or not, but recent circumstances have caused me to put my beloved Toyota Supra up for sale. It's a black 1988 non-turbo. Comes with Road Tax and MOT until November 31st, 167500 miles on the clock. Grey cloth interior, CD Player, electric windows, climate control, cruise control, electric seats. Recently had a new set of rear tyres, new front brakes, front wheel bearing, clutch and radiator. Pictures and more details available upon request. Looking for offers over £400. Cheers :( --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:30, 4 July 2006 (CDT)
:Just fitted it with the digital climate control that finally arrived two months late, so now you'll have all the cool stuff if you get it... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 19:33, 10 July 2006 (CDT)
::Just replaced the Alternator as well... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 16:27, 17 July 2006 (CDT)
:::But... the steering wheel is on the wrong side. ;) --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 06:53, 19 July 2006 (CDT)
::::No, its on the Right side ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:31, 19 July 2006 (CDT)
::::Just wanna mention, its still for sale.... :( --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:03, 12 August 2006 (CDT)

==Shrink image==
Could you possibly minimuse the image in your profile a tad. 350 is a bit wide imo ^_^ --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 03:53, 17 July 2006 (CDT)
:Any better? :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 16:26, 17 July 2006 (CDT)
::Same to me... anyway.. you got any pic's of your monster machine? --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 16:43, 17 July 2006 (CDT)
::There - should keep even the biggest geeks happy :P --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:20, 25 July 2006 (CDT)
:::You didnt need to make it that much smaller lol but yeah its great now hehe --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 17:00, 17 July 2006 (CDT)

:::Erm as a matter of fact, i do have pics, although how do i make them thumbnail?
::::<nowiki>[[Image:High.jpg|thumb|??px|Caption]]</nowiki> --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 19:15, 18 July 2006 (CDT)

==HDBits Invite anyone?==

I've got one, maybe two invites for hdbits.org (as i'm a member there), and I was wondering, since a lot of HD BSG content is shared there, does anyone want an account there? Mainly looking for people that do screencaps as well as myself, although if god himself (joe) wants one, then i'll wangle something with the admins. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:30, 10 August 2006 (CDT)

Just checked - i have two available invites, and so far, no takers, which is odd.... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 11:19, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:Perhaps because the quality of the downloaded episodes is nowhere near watching it on a true big screen. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 12:17, 12 August 2006 (CDT)

::That not valid at all. 1280x720 HD Content is far better than you'll get on any DVD's, which are 720x480. These arent 350mb encodes either - each episode is 1.8gb in size, so dont think you're getting inferior quality in any way. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 15:28, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:::If no one else takes one, I will. I'm always looking for better resolution S2.5 eps for screen caps until the DVDs come out. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 16:45, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
::::Okay, sure. email me your address to invite, mine should be up there somewhere under 'begging shoes'. On another note, do people not realise that HD caps are of higher resolution than DVD's are? HD is the highest you're going to get! Also, HDBits has all of Season 1, Season 2 upto Ep 17 so far and adding them on a weekly basis. Oh, and the miniseries should be up there too. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:02, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::Thanks, I'll email you in a little bit. I know DVDs aren't as high quality, but they are convienent and don't take up 2 gigs a pop. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 17:13, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::What, doesnt everyone have 600gb of storage? Seriously though, although i keep my BSG on the hard disk, i do back them up to DVD - with the 720p's, usually 2eps per DVD, although the 1080i's just barely squeeze onto a single layer DVD+R. The ones i had before were 1920x1080i's that I downscaled to 700mb 960x540 HR-HDTV XviD's, these new ones are full res 1280x720p MPEG-4 AVC MKV's. I hate the container format, but AVI cant have AVC inside :/ --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:16, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::::Okay, I sent you the e-mail. I don't have much HD space, need to clean out some anyway now to fit an episode or two on it. Plus, I don't have a DVD-R drive, just a CD-RW. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 17:25, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::::Invite sent, I still have one left though for anyone that wants it. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:29, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::::::Got it, thanks. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 17:41, 12 August 2006 (CDT)

Okay - for anyone that wants to join HDBits, you dont need an invite for the next 24 hours or so - they've opened up their signups for the next day or so TOPS, after that, it's invite only. Should anyone miss the open signup, i still have one more invite left. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 09:03, 15 August 2006 (CDT)

While tecnically speaking HD video on a PC is of higher quality in reality its not. Viewing movies on a PC using a monitor is never as good visually than seeing it on a big screen especially when most avi's touted as HD are actually highly compressed with lots of artifacts. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 09:18, 15 August 2006 (CDT)

:I have to disagree with you, because thats totally false. Where I get my screencaps from is exactly the same as its broadcast - ie, in x264/AVC at 6.0 Megs/sec Data Rate with the original AC3 5.1 Audio (Hence the large filesize of 1.8+ GB) - so there is *NO* difference in the quality. You may however be thinking about downscales or re-encodes of the original HD source, such as my original 960x540's. They had been transcoded from the original 1920x1080i MPEG2 source, and turned into 960x540 XviD's. That did cause compression and a reduction in size. However, the 720p copies i currently have, as i have stated before, are the original transport streams, simply added to a container (Matroska, not AVI), no transcoding done at all.

:If you were to watch the 720p content on a 26" Widescreen, vs the 720p content on a standard 1280x1024 LCD Flat Panel, there would be zero difference between them, other than the 26" Widescreen would be larger, and you would be able to more easily pick out compression artefacts. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 09:43, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
::Perhaps because I generally sit less than arms length away from my monitor and several meters from my 32" TV i noctice artifacts more on a PC than on a TV? --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 10:03, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
:::I would guess thats why, yes. However, is your 32" TV 1366x768 resolution or less? If its less (standard def 16:9), then the picture gets downscaled to fit, and you'll see a quality *increase* as opposed to the PC, where its 1280x1024, scaled to fit a 1280x720 picture. You notice the same if you're trying to play back a 1920x1080i picture on a monitor like that. at 100%, it looks grainy and you can pick bits out. Downscaled, it looks great. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:31, 15 August 2006 (CDT)

:Of course not to mention that downloading the movies is illegal because it breaks the copyright law. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 09:20, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
::Well there is that, although some might argue that as its being broadcast, its no different that letting someone borrow a recording of it, seeing as no money is exchanging hands. Then again, i'm not a copyright expert and i dont have time for the in's and out's of it. I made an offer to people for an invite to HDBits, not for any spedific content, although i *did* advertise that it was available. People can do whatever they want with the accounts they create. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 09:43, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
:::You can argue whatever you like but the fact remains that downloading the copies is illegal we all know it is hehe. However, so long as you don't post the direct links to any torrents here I dont see a problem with you inviting people :) --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 10:00, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
::::Now you see why i worded the invite so carefully? Also, i wasn't arguing, just stating that some people *might* argue :P --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:31, 15 August 2006 (CDT)

==Oddness with Uploads==

Erm, i think this might just be due to the fact that the site is undergoing changes, but i'd like to make sure. Trying to upload pictures, so as usual, i click on the 'upload file' link and it says i'm not logged in. Okay, fine, so i try and log in and....i dont exist?? Problems behind the scenes still? --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 13:49, 22 August 2006 (CDT)

So....can we upload files yet? And also, could you change the background of the edit window from red back to black? --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 07:45, 25 August 2006 (CDT)
:You need to register to upload images seperatly on the mediawiki. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 08:00, 25 August 2006 (CDT)
:You have to register on the new wiki. Different databases. Just do the same name so at a later time.. I can re-link everyone to their image. [[md:Main Page|Media Wiki]] There is also a cool programed named "[[md:Battlestar Wiki Media:Commonist|Commonist]]" --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 08:02, 25 August 2006 (CDT)

==Haus Party==

Time for a haus party! ;-)--[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 13:59, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:She's a brick... '''haus'''. Dah duh duh. --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 14:01, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:I don't think I can attend. Going to the UK is a long trip. --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 14:02, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
::Missing out on the Barbecue then Mr Froebel :p
::We're all going to get piss ass drunk, do stupid things eat food etc. Oh and there *will* be drunk slutty ho's there for all to enjoy. Except me. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:18, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:::You would have to provide soda for me to attend. :) --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 14:29, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
::::I provide drunk slutty ho's and all you want is soda?! Pepsi & Schloer will be available. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:30, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::Not too much of a drinking person. I have to occually specially drink in which I might have one or two. But that's my limit. :) I think the "married" men and if any "married" women of the wiki would have to stay away from the ho's. lol --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 14:36, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::Drink! The cause of and solution to all of life's problems ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:22, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::::Free drink, free food, free girls... where... when??????!!!!!!!! lol --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 08:14, 25 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::::Erm, dates are undecided, but where = Palmers Green ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:41, 3 October 2006 (CDT)
:::::Private video link for us non-{{flag|UK}} folks? --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 08:16, 25 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::Possibly, all depends on if BT can pull their finger out of their ass in the meantime and get us that cool wifi hub & phone setup... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:09, 25 August 2006 (CDT)

== Welcome Back ==
Need a flatmate?--[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 20:32, 3 October 2006 (CDT)

:Hehe - while i'd say yes, we've already got one more than the tenancy agreement says in the twilight zone room (so named cause its an odd shape and looks incorrect). As of January though - this may change. Thinking of emigrating to the UK then? :p --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:40, 3 October 2006 (CDT)

::Anything to get away from the wifey ;). --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 06:45, 4 October 2006 (CDT)

== More HDBits Invites Available! ==

Thanks to my efforts in the HDBits.org community, i've been given a fair few invites to hand out. Talos took one last time - anyone else want an invite? Shane? Spencerian? ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 08:35, 6 January 2007 (CST)
:Still got 5 left if anyone wants one :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:41, 7 January 2007 (CST)
:: I guess I'll ask for one. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 10:50, 7 January 2007 (CST)
:::Shove one my way and ill take a look, thanks. Need to put my HD TV to use somehow... --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 12:34, 7 January 2007 (CST)
::::Done and Done - both invites sent to the addresses on your user pages. I'm also the one seeding the big Season 2 pack in 720p MKV. Got two more invites left if anyone wants em! --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 13:01, 7 January 2007 (CST)
::::: Thank you. :-) --[[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 21:44, 7 January 2007 (CST)
::::::Ta from me too :) --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 03:34, 8 January 2007 (CST)
:::::::Did either of you find any goodies there? ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:26, 9 January 2007 (CST)
::::::::Okay - invites on the site have been DISABLED for the time being but i still have invites available for when invites are resumed. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:45, 21 January 2007 (CST)
::::::::: I'd love one when you can start inviting people again :-)! [[User:MatthewFenton|MatthewFenton]] 20:58, 21 January 2007 (CST)

== Car Changes ==

Yup - thats right, I no longer have my 1988 Toyota Supra....i do however, have a 1991 Toyota Supra that's replacing it! Woo! --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:47, 21 January 2007 (CST)

:Hey - where'd the pictures go? :( --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 07:57, 12 January 2008 (CST)
::Okay, i've reuploaded them, but could someone try not to delete them this time? I cant figure out how to tag them as user page images! -- [[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 05:33, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

==Bah oops==
The wiki was going really really slow and in my confusion over what was loading and what was for cleaning up i accidentally deleted [[:en:Image:Galactica in Atmosphere (2).jpg|the high definition image of Galactica]] in the atmosphere of [[New Caprica]]. Could you please [http://media.battlestarwiki.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Upload&wpDestFile=Galactica_in_Atmosphere_%282%29.jpg re-upload] it pretty please? ^_^ --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 18:21, 29 January 2007 (CST)
:You're lucky - usually i delete the JPEG's after they're uploaded. I hadn't cleared them into the Recycle Bin yet! All uploaded again. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 19:11, 29 January 2007 (CST)
::Horray, fubar averted :D --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 03:13, 30 January 2007 (CST)

== Pictures ==

Yes, i realise the pictures of the rig are outdated compared to the rig i now have, i'll get some newer photo's done as soon as i can. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 08:02, 25 March 2007 (CDT)

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==Image tagging==
You should only mark images as "cropped" if they've been significantly cropped to focus in on a particular person or scene, or to get rid of an on-screen logo. A few pixels off either side needn't be mentioned. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 22:02, 7 May 2006 (CDT)

Aah, okay, gotcha. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 22:05, 7 May 2006 (CDT)

==Uploading images==
Can you please please please please please "upload a new version" of an image which you have a HD copy of rather than uploading in a new location. Otherwise it means there are duplicate copies of images and if we then delete the old image name then we lose all history behind it. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 02:42, 10 May 2006 (CDT)

:Aargh all this uploading is so complicated! Can i just make the screencaps and give them to someone else?! :P --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:59, 10 May 2006 (CDT)

:Please. It also saves us the trouble of redirecting every reference to the older image. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 22:30, 10 May 2006 (CDT)

::Okay, no problem - when i upload an image that i know already exists, i'll just 'upload a newer version' but the ones i added just a few minutes ago, i dont know if they exist or not - so i just uploaded them into wiki limbo! --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 22:34, 10 May 2006 (CDT)

:::Its all a bit of a mess now, we've got duplicated images all over the place now. *grumbles* Any ideas on how to fix this? Delete new images and upload them in place of old image location and revert page back to point to right image location? --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 05:50, 11 May 2006 (CDT)

:::WikiLimbo does not exist here. Any images that get uploaded but not linked in an article end up on the [[Special:Unusedimages]] page. I frequently check that report and post those images to [[Battlestar Wiki:Island of Misfit Images|the Island of Misfit Images]], where people hopefully check in every now and then for material to add to pages. (Feel free to do this yourself, though, if you're uploading an image and don't know where to put it.) Images that have been on the Island for a long time have been known to "disappear". I've been deleting dupe images that have ended up on unused images, if they had been replaced by some of Ford's HD pics.

:::I don't have any ideas on the "duplicate" situation. Maybe that's something we could bring up at the "Wanted Images" or maybe over at the Island? --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 07:00, 11 May 2006 (CDT)

:::Sorry if i seem to have caused a bit of a cock-up here, some of the images I capped & uploaded I didnt know already existed, some I did, hence the upload and subsequent replacement of the poorer quality/res images. However, as stated above, if an image is already pre-existing, i'll 'upload a newer version' rather than just capping & upping one to the island. As for 'Wanted Images' that would be mucho handy-o seeing as I have almost all of BSG now in HR HDTV (bar one ep) and knowing what to cap from what ep would be useful for me, and others. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 09:52, 11 May 2006 (CDT)
::::Desgraciadamente, the [[Battlestar Wiki:Requested Images]] and [[Battlestar Wiki:Characters#List of Characters wanting pictures|Requested Character Pics]] are pretty sparsely populated at present. --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 10:19, 11 May 2006 (CDT)

:::::If an image ''isn't'' preexisting, you should have a pretty clear notion of where it's going to be used. Please don't upload an image without linking it somewhere. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 11:08, 11 May 2006 (CDT)

Aaauuugh! I did it by accident people - uploaded an image that was pre-existing but i have an HD copy of it, however, mistakenly, i changed the destination name making it a file all of its own. Am i right in thinking that when i want to replace an image thats pre-existing i leave the destination filename as is? I'm still a little confused about that... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 19:00, 23 May 2006 (CDT)

:No biggie. If there's an existing version of an image, just click on the image to get to the image's "home page" and click the "Upload a new version of this file" link. I saved off your upload and did it that with the firewallbreech. That way we've got both versions available, and we don't have to mess with the links. It throws a warning about having the same image name when you go to save it, but that's the idea. Thanks for all your work with upgrading the images! --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 20:06, 23 May 2006 (CDT)

::Aaaah - all becomes clear. Cheers. I now have every single ep of BSG including the Mini in 1920x1080i :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 22:38, 23 May 2006 (CDT)
:::Cool i think you've got the hang of it now hehe but it would be nice if you also added timestamps of your screenshots too ^_^ HH:MM:SS --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 03:30, 24 May 2006 (CDT)
:::: Timestamps too? *sigh* :P --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 15:44, 24 May 2006 (CDT)
:::::Thats the policy ^_^ --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 03:10, 26 May 2006 (CDT)

==Images requiring upgrade...==
You mentioned somewhere what kind of images people wanted. Well heres something for you to start on...
* [[Battlestar Wiki:Requested Images]] - First of all theres the Requested Images page.
* [[:md:Category:Screen captures requiring upgrade]] - Then theres the list of images which are not HD or DVD quality. Most of those in that list are DVD captures of the original series so only worry about higher quality versions of the ones who truely need upgrading or are small in size dimensions eg [[:Image:Adamas.jpg]]
* [[:md:Category:Images with no tag]] - All these images have no tags at all, which usually means they are low quality. A lof of them are form Season 2 so will be hard to get high quality ones but theres also some season 1's there too
Hope that helps you if you are bored ^_^ --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 17:24, 14 June 2006 (CDT)
:Just finally got set up in my new flat - cable internet sucks. Will do more screencapping as well - and if someone could please tell me what ep that shot of colonial heavy 798/colonial one was in (the one where it was docking), i'd appreciate it because that REALLY needs upgrading. Check the history of the Colonial One article to see what i mean --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 19:54, 14 June 2006 (CDT)
::I'm pretty sure its the miniseries. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 03:23, 15 June 2006 (CDT)
::I'll check again, but if you could get a timestamp for it - that would help. I looked at the miniseries and Water and couldnt find a match... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:02, 16 June 2006 (CDT)

Okay - finally got my main PC online again after a disaster - so I can continue with my capping work. It's taken much longer than anticipated to get everything working once more! Sorry about the delay :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:19, 23 June 2006 (CDT)

==Battlestar GalactiSimpsons!==

Not sure if you've seen [http://community.livejournal.com/pantsketch/99256.html] already, but they're absolutely brilliant. Bring on the Matt Groening version of BSG :D
:Yeah i saw this a few weeks ago. Loving the Boomer pics :D --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 10:25, 23 June 2006 (CDT)
::LOL!!!!!!!!!! --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 10:26, 23 June 2006 (CDT)

==Begging Shoes!==

Hey - if anyone has a working, but otherwise unused 5-port Ethernet Hub/Switch - please consider donating it to a worthy cause! I need to extend the DSL modem i have (SpeedTouch 510 - ICK!). Not sure if i can give much in return, but we'll see :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:46, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
:I might have something, but won't know until tomorrow (need to locate and test it). --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 18:01, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
::Oooh - that would be almightily cool - cause currently, i have to use the internet sat in/by the bathroom - the phone point is just outside it and the desk where my PC is on is a clear 20 feet away! :( --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 18:49, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
:::Need any cables? --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 20:34, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
::::I have a 300 meter roll of Cat5 and a crimp tool, but i've just moved, and i cant afford anything else. Cables i'm alright for, and i should have had a 5 port hub somewhere, but i think i left that in a box, in a basement, in the 2nd floor basement, in Brentford - i didnt think i'd need it at the time.... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:49, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
:::::You can probably pick one up for about a tenner online, it would cost almost that much to ship one to you. Unfortunatly the two that I have are being used at mates houses already :( --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 03:19, 28 June 2006 (CDT)
::::::That's why i'm asking for donations - i'm skint :p --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:51, 28 June 2006 (CDT)
:::::::email me at gouge at newriver dot org --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 07:13, 29 June 2006 (CDT)
::::::::Just did - and got a bounceback. Email me at Kai (underscore) Robinson (at) Hotmail (dot) com --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 07:31, 29 June 2006 (CDT)
::::::::BTW - Just want to add props to frankie, thanks man, you got me a router - Awww! :D --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:04, 12 August 2006 (CDT)

==Hybrid!==
Couldn't really think of where else to stash this - and I dont know if any/many of you have ever heard of Hybrid, but they're the best musical talent i've ever heard. If you've ever watched Top Gear, you'll have heard at least two or three of their pieces, and they have a few albums out at the moment that are available on Amazon. They're releasing another album in September - and there's a free track available to download (requires registering for, but simple, and takes seconds), if you think you're even vaguely interested - GET IT. Seriously - it's spectacular! Bear McCreary and these guys would make one hell of an album ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 15:22, 28 June 2006 (CDT)

:Reminder for anyone who cares - the Album is out on the 4th September! --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 07:47, 25 August 2006 (CDT)

==Supra for Sale==

Again, dont know if this allowed or not, but recent circumstances have caused me to put my beloved Toyota Supra up for sale. It's a black 1988 non-turbo. Comes with Road Tax and MOT until November 31st, 167500 miles on the clock. Grey cloth interior, CD Player, electric windows, climate control, cruise control, electric seats. Recently had a new set of rear tyres, new front brakes, front wheel bearing, clutch and radiator. Pictures and more details available upon request. Looking for offers over £400. Cheers :( --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:30, 4 July 2006 (CDT)
:Just fitted it with the digital climate control that finally arrived two months late, so now you'll have all the cool stuff if you get it... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 19:33, 10 July 2006 (CDT)
::Just replaced the Alternator as well... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 16:27, 17 July 2006 (CDT)
:::But... the steering wheel is on the wrong side. ;) --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 06:53, 19 July 2006 (CDT)
::::No, its on the Right side ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:31, 19 July 2006 (CDT)
::::Just wanna mention, its still for sale.... :( --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:03, 12 August 2006 (CDT)

==Shrink image==
Could you possibly minimuse the image in your profile a tad. 350 is a bit wide imo ^_^ --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 03:53, 17 July 2006 (CDT)
:Any better? :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 16:26, 17 July 2006 (CDT)
::Same to me... anyway.. you got any pic's of your monster machine? --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 16:43, 17 July 2006 (CDT)
::There - should keep even the biggest geeks happy :P --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:20, 25 July 2006 (CDT)
:::You didnt need to make it that much smaller lol but yeah its great now hehe --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 17:00, 17 July 2006 (CDT)

:::Erm as a matter of fact, i do have pics, although how do i make them thumbnail?
::::<nowiki>[[Image:High.jpg|thumb|??px|Caption]]</nowiki> --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 19:15, 18 July 2006 (CDT)

==HDBits Invite anyone?==

I've got one, maybe two invites for hdbits.org (as i'm a member there), and I was wondering, since a lot of HD BSG content is shared there, does anyone want an account there? Mainly looking for people that do screencaps as well as myself, although if god himself (joe) wants one, then i'll wangle something with the admins. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:30, 10 August 2006 (CDT)

Just checked - i have two available invites, and so far, no takers, which is odd.... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 11:19, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:Perhaps because the quality of the downloaded episodes is nowhere near watching it on a true big screen. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 12:17, 12 August 2006 (CDT)

::That not valid at all. 1280x720 HD Content is far better than you'll get on any DVD's, which are 720x480. These arent 350mb encodes either - each episode is 1.8gb in size, so dont think you're getting inferior quality in any way. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 15:28, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:::If no one else takes one, I will. I'm always looking for better resolution S2.5 eps for screen caps until the DVDs come out. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 16:45, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
::::Okay, sure. email me your address to invite, mine should be up there somewhere under 'begging shoes'. On another note, do people not realise that HD caps are of higher resolution than DVD's are? HD is the highest you're going to get! Also, HDBits has all of Season 1, Season 2 upto Ep 17 so far and adding them on a weekly basis. Oh, and the miniseries should be up there too. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:02, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::Thanks, I'll email you in a little bit. I know DVDs aren't as high quality, but they are convienent and don't take up 2 gigs a pop. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 17:13, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::What, doesnt everyone have 600gb of storage? Seriously though, although i keep my BSG on the hard disk, i do back them up to DVD - with the 720p's, usually 2eps per DVD, although the 1080i's just barely squeeze onto a single layer DVD+R. The ones i had before were 1920x1080i's that I downscaled to 700mb 960x540 HR-HDTV XviD's, these new ones are full res 1280x720p MPEG-4 AVC MKV's. I hate the container format, but AVI cant have AVC inside :/ --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:16, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::::Okay, I sent you the e-mail. I don't have much HD space, need to clean out some anyway now to fit an episode or two on it. Plus, I don't have a DVD-R drive, just a CD-RW. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 17:25, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::::Invite sent, I still have one left though for anyone that wants it. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:29, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::::::Got it, thanks. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 17:41, 12 August 2006 (CDT)

Okay - for anyone that wants to join HDBits, you dont need an invite for the next 24 hours or so - they've opened up their signups for the next day or so TOPS, after that, it's invite only. Should anyone miss the open signup, i still have one more invite left. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 09:03, 15 August 2006 (CDT)

While tecnically speaking HD video on a PC is of higher quality in reality its not. Viewing movies on a PC using a monitor is never as good visually than seeing it on a big screen especially when most avi's touted as HD are actually highly compressed with lots of artifacts. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 09:18, 15 August 2006 (CDT)

:I have to disagree with you, because thats totally false. Where I get my screencaps from is exactly the same as its broadcast - ie, in x264/AVC at 6.0 Megs/sec Data Rate with the original AC3 5.1 Audio (Hence the large filesize of 1.8+ GB) - so there is *NO* difference in the quality. You may however be thinking about downscales or re-encodes of the original HD source, such as my original 960x540's. They had been transcoded from the original 1920x1080i MPEG2 source, and turned into 960x540 XviD's. That did cause compression and a reduction in size. However, the 720p copies i currently have, as i have stated before, are the original transport streams, simply added to a container (Matroska, not AVI), no transcoding done at all.

:If you were to watch the 720p content on a 26" Widescreen, vs the 720p content on a standard 1280x1024 LCD Flat Panel, there would be zero difference between them, other than the 26" Widescreen would be larger, and you would be able to more easily pick out compression artefacts. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 09:43, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
::Perhaps because I generally sit less than arms length away from my monitor and several meters from my 32" TV i noctice artifacts more on a PC than on a TV? --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 10:03, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
:::I would guess thats why, yes. However, is your 32" TV 1366x768 resolution or less? If its less (standard def 16:9), then the picture gets downscaled to fit, and you'll see a quality *increase* as opposed to the PC, where its 1280x1024, scaled to fit a 1280x720 picture. You notice the same if you're trying to play back a 1920x1080i picture on a monitor like that. at 100%, it looks grainy and you can pick bits out. Downscaled, it looks great. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:31, 15 August 2006 (CDT)

:Of course not to mention that downloading the movies is illegal because it breaks the copyright law. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 09:20, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
::Well there is that, although some might argue that as its being broadcast, its no different that letting someone borrow a recording of it, seeing as no money is exchanging hands. Then again, i'm not a copyright expert and i dont have time for the in's and out's of it. I made an offer to people for an invite to HDBits, not for any spedific content, although i *did* advertise that it was available. People can do whatever they want with the accounts they create. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 09:43, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
:::You can argue whatever you like but the fact remains that downloading the copies is illegal we all know it is hehe. However, so long as you don't post the direct links to any torrents here I dont see a problem with you inviting people :) --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 10:00, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
::::Now you see why i worded the invite so carefully? Also, i wasn't arguing, just stating that some people *might* argue :P --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:31, 15 August 2006 (CDT)

==Oddness with Uploads==

Erm, i think this might just be due to the fact that the site is undergoing changes, but i'd like to make sure. Trying to upload pictures, so as usual, i click on the 'upload file' link and it says i'm not logged in. Okay, fine, so i try and log in and....i dont exist?? Problems behind the scenes still? --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 13:49, 22 August 2006 (CDT)

So....can we upload files yet? And also, could you change the background of the edit window from red back to black? --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 07:45, 25 August 2006 (CDT)
:You need to register to upload images seperatly on the mediawiki. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 08:00, 25 August 2006 (CDT)
:You have to register on the new wiki. Different databases. Just do the same name so at a later time.. I can re-link everyone to their image. [[md:Main Page|Media Wiki]] There is also a cool programed named "[[md:Battlestar Wiki Media:Commonist|Commonist]]" --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 08:02, 25 August 2006 (CDT)

==Haus Party==

Time for a haus party! ;-)--[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 13:59, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:She's a brick... '''haus'''. Dah duh duh. --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 14:01, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:I don't think I can attend. Going to the UK is a long trip. --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 14:02, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
::Missing out on the Barbecue then Mr Froebel :p
::We're all going to get piss ass drunk, do stupid things eat food etc. Oh and there *will* be drunk slutty ho's there for all to enjoy. Except me. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:18, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:::You would have to provide soda for me to attend. :) --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 14:29, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
::::I provide drunk slutty ho's and all you want is soda?! Pepsi & Schloer will be available. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:30, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::Not too much of a drinking person. I have to occually specially drink in which I might have one or two. But that's my limit. :) I think the "married" men and if any "married" women of the wiki would have to stay away from the ho's. lol --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 14:36, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::Drink! The cause of and solution to all of life's problems ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:22, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::::Free drink, free food, free girls... where... when??????!!!!!!!! lol --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 08:14, 25 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::::Erm, dates are undecided, but where = Palmers Green ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:41, 3 October 2006 (CDT)
:::::Private video link for us non-{{flag|UK}} folks? --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 08:16, 25 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::Possibly, all depends on if BT can pull their finger out of their ass in the meantime and get us that cool wifi hub & phone setup... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:09, 25 August 2006 (CDT)

== Welcome Back ==
Need a flatmate?--[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 20:32, 3 October 2006 (CDT)

:Hehe - while i'd say yes, we've already got one more than the tenancy agreement says in the twilight zone room (so named cause its an odd shape and looks incorrect). As of January though - this may change. Thinking of emigrating to the UK then? :p --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:40, 3 October 2006 (CDT)

::Anything to get away from the wifey ;). --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 06:45, 4 October 2006 (CDT)

== More HDBits Invites Available! ==

Thanks to my efforts in the HDBits.org community, i've been given a fair few invites to hand out. Talos took one last time - anyone else want an invite? Shane? Spencerian? ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 08:35, 6 January 2007 (CST)
:Still got 5 left if anyone wants one :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:41, 7 January 2007 (CST)
:: I guess I'll ask for one. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 10:50, 7 January 2007 (CST)
:::Shove one my way and ill take a look, thanks. Need to put my HD TV to use somehow... --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 12:34, 7 January 2007 (CST)
::::Done and Done - both invites sent to the addresses on your user pages. I'm also the one seeding the big Season 2 pack in 720p MKV. Got two more invites left if anyone wants em! --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 13:01, 7 January 2007 (CST)
::::: Thank you. :-) --[[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 21:44, 7 January 2007 (CST)
::::::Ta from me too :) --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 03:34, 8 January 2007 (CST)
:::::::Did either of you find any goodies there? ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:26, 9 January 2007 (CST)
::::::::Okay - invites on the site have been DISABLED for the time being but i still have invites available for when invites are resumed. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:45, 21 January 2007 (CST)
::::::::: I'd love one when you can start inviting people again :-)! [[User:MatthewFenton|MatthewFenton]] 20:58, 21 January 2007 (CST)

== Car Changes ==

Yup - thats right, I no longer have my 1988 Toyota Supra....i do however, have a 1991 Toyota Supra that's replacing it! Woo! --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:47, 21 January 2007 (CST)

:Hey - where'd the pictures go? :( --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 07:57, 12 January 2008 (CST)

==Bah oops==
The wiki was going really really slow and in my confusion over what was loading and what was for cleaning up i accidentally deleted [[:en:Image:Galactica in Atmosphere (2).jpg|the high definition image of Galactica]] in the atmosphere of [[New Caprica]]. Could you please [http://media.battlestarwiki.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Upload&wpDestFile=Galactica_in_Atmosphere_%282%29.jpg re-upload] it pretty please? ^_^ --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 18:21, 29 January 2007 (CST)
:You're lucky - usually i delete the JPEG's after they're uploaded. I hadn't cleared them into the Recycle Bin yet! All uploaded again. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 19:11, 29 January 2007 (CST)
::Horray, fubar averted :D --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 03:13, 30 January 2007 (CST)

== Pictures ==

Yes, i realise the pictures of the rig are outdated compared to the rig i now have, i'll get some newer photo's done as soon as i can. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 08:02, 25 March 2007 (CDT)

Launch tube (TRS)

2007-11-09T23:40:14Z

Fordsierra4x4: /* Battlestar ''Galactica'' */

: ''This article covers the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Re-Imagined Series]] launch tubes. For their [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]] counterpart, see [[Launch tube (TOS)]].''

[[Image:1104Tube Mini.JPG|thumb|right|[[Viper 1104]] in the tube, ready to launch ([[Miniseries]]).]]

'''Launch tubes''' are extensively used on [[Battlestar (RDM)|battlestar]]s as a means of launching [[Viper (RDM)|Vipers]] and [[Blackbird|other similar craft]].

A [[Galactica type battlestar]] has a total of 80 launch tubes, forty per [[flight pod]] {{citation needed}}. The launch tubes fit one Viper at a time and are each controlled by a launch supervisor, who are in turn managed by the [[Landing Signal Officer]]. The launch supervisor can observe the tubes from a control booth with a wide view port. After running the preliminary checks on the Viper, the launch supervisor presses the launch button and a magnetic catapult throws the Viper out at great speed.

The following quote depicts the standard launch sequence (in this case for a launch of the [[Blackbird]]):

:'''[[Starbuck]]''': Instruments... in the green. Fuel pressure... nominal. 
:'''[[Dualla]]''': [[Apollo]], Starbuck. Blackbird flight is cleared for launch. 
:'''Starbuck''': Run-up. 
:'''[[Aaron Kelly]]''': Maglock secure, initiate launch sequence. 
:'''Starbuck''': Oh, don't blow up on me, you bastard. 
:'''Kelly''': You are clear for launch. 
:'''Dualla''': Blackbird is away. 
::--''[[Flight of the Phoenix]]''

[[Image:MkVIIlaunch Scar.JPG|thumb|left| Viper Mk VII launching ([[Scar]])]]
The launch tubes are separated from the [[hangar deck]] by large airtight metal doors. When these doors close after the ship is in the tube, the doors at the end of the tube open, allowing the tube to open up into space. Ships are returned to the hangar deck from the [[landing bay]] via elevators.

[[Alert Fighters]] are kept in the tubes at all times just in case a threat appears and the [[Combat Air Patrol|CAP]] cannot reach it in time or require reinforcements.

The launch tubes are also used to allow the dead a military space funeral when there is no earth in which to bury them ("[[Act of Contrition]]", "[[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]").

==Battlestar ''Galactica''==
On ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' only the port launch tubes are operational. The starboard hangar deck was converted into a gift shop to go with the planned museum in the starboard landing bay prior to the [[Cylon Attack|destruction of the Twelve Colonies]]. However, the starboard landing bay is depressurized due to the crashlanding of a [[Cylon Heavy Raider]] through the windowed enclosure when ''Galactica'' holds off a Cylon force while attempting to recalculate the coordinates of [[The Fleet (RDM)|the Fleet]] ([[Scattered]]).

Following humanity's [[exodus]] from [[New Caprica]], the launch tubes are used as impromptu courtrooms by the [[The Circle|Circle]], a group commissioned by President [[Tom Zarek]] to try, convict and sentence humans who collaborated with the [[Cylons]] during their occupation of New Caprica. The Circle would execute convicted collaborators by depressurizing the launch tubes and venting the convicts to space ([[Collaborators]]).

== See Also ==
* [[flight pod]]
* [[landing bay]]
* [[hangar deck]]

== Notes ==
* "[[Final Cut]]" is a rare episode in which the camera actually follows Vipers as they are wheeled from the middle of the hangar deck and loaded into launch tubes, then take off.
* Sets for the launch tube are modified and reused for the [[airlock]] set seen in "[[A Day in the Life]]", as denoted by the doors and control station which [[Diana Seelix|Seelix]] mans in this episode. "[[Final Cut]]" also sees the control room set reused for the flight pod control during Kat's crash landing.

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[[Category:Galactica Areas]]
[[Category:Galactica Areas (RDM)]]
[[Category:Terminology]]
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2007-01-28T12:18:26Z

Fordsierra4x4: */ Media Wiki Errors? /*

Battle of New Caprica

2007-01-28T12:16:43Z

Fordsierra4x4:

{{Battle Data
| name= Battle of New Caprica
| image= [[BONC.jpg]]
| description=
| conflict=[[Cylon Attack|Second Cylon War]]
| date=
| place=Near [[New Caprica]] space; on New Caprica
| result=Successful retrieval of [[The Fleet (RDM)|the Fleet]], deposition of the [[Gaius Baltar|Baltar]] administration, [[Hera]] is captured by Cylons
| combatant1=Remnants of the [[Colonial Fleet]]
| combatant2=[[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]]
| co1=Admiral [[William Adama]], Commander [[Lee Adama]], Colonel [[Saul Tigh]], Former President [[Laura Roslin]]
| co2=[[Basestar command]]
| strength1=Battlestars ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' and '' [[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'', [[Blue Squadron (RDM)|Blue Squadron]], Resistance team and associated Colonial [[Marines]]
| strength2=Four [[Basestar (RDM)|basestars]], associated [[Cylon Raider (RDM)|Raiders]], [[Heavy Raider]]s, Ground occupation forces and associated [[Cylon Centurion]]s
| shiploss1=Battlestar ''Pegasus'', several civilian ships (off screen), Heavy damage to ''Galactica''
| shiploss2=At least three basestars Moderate damage to 1 basestar
| casualties1=Approximately 2000<ref>This number is calculated from all available population data. See the "Precipice" and "Collaborators" section of [[Survivor count]] for the details.</ref> 
| casualties2=Unknown, Heavy
| prev=[[Battle of the Binary Star System]]
| next=[[Battle of NCD2539]]
| rdm=y
}}
[[Galactica type battlestar|Battlestar]] ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' launches a daring mission to occupy the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon force's]] attention as the majority of the Colonial citizens escape from Cylon occupation on [[New Caprica]].

Greatly outnumbered, Admiral [[William Adama]] enacts an elaborate plan that relies on a squadron of [[Raptor]]s (with a [[Viper (RDM)|Viper]] escort squadron) to fire a series of [[swallow]]s that collectively mimic the EM signatures of the Colonial battlestars. After firing the swallows, the Raptors retreat, luring several [[Cylon Raider (RDM)|Cylon Raiders]] further from the fight. The Cylons are deceived temporarily by the false readings.

On [[New Caprica]], [[Samuel Anders]] and the resistance team detonate dozens of bombs in key Cylon structures as a feigned attack by Colonial forces. The people evacuate per their fire-drill training, but escape to the various grounded ships of the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]], which prepare their engines and [[FTL]] drives to depart. Many people, however, become pinned down by [[Cylon Centurion|Centurion]] fire.

Admiral Adama performs an extremely risky move. He orders ''Galactica'' to conduct an intra-atmosphere jump, escaping the detection of the [[Basestar (RDM)|basestars]]. While in freefall, it launches [[Blue Squadron (RDM)|Blue Squadron]]. Blue Squadron performs hit-and-run attacks on the Cylons on the ground, those in [[Guard towers|observation towers]], interdicts the few Raiders operating near the surface, and eliminates the main gates of the shipyard where the grounded civilian ships are kept. Before the battlestar impacts the surface, ''Galactica'' performs a second jump back into space. Stress from the vibration and heat of entry have heavily taxed the structure of the battlestar.

Soon, the two basestars move on ''Galactica'' without any fighter support as their Raiders are engaged elsewhere. ''Galactica''’s mission analysis had predicted that only two [[Basestar (RDM)|basestars]] would engage ''Galactica''. However, two more basestars jump into the vicinity and four basestars converge to attack the battlestar.

With the Vipers destroying targets on the ground and in the air in vicinity of New Caprica City, the civilians previously pinned down are able to board their ships. Simultaneously, Colonial [[Marines]] and resistance members assault the [[New Caprica Detention Center|detention center]], freeing [[Kara Thrace]] and other detainees.

The Cylons in charge on the ground realize the ground situation is lost and escape in a Heavy Raider as they task [[Number Three]] with setting off a nuclear detonation to "clean up."

Before long, ''Galactica's'' FTL drives and maneuvering thrusters are disabled, and the port side of the ship reaches its structural limits. Upon hearing that the FTL drive was disabled, Admiral Adama tells his crew, "Then that's it. It's been an honor." Battlestar ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' then arrives with its forward batteries blazing, scoring several hits that severely damage or destroy one basestar. Commander [[Lee Adama]] orders his battlestar towards the basestars to give ''Galactica'' time to repair its FTL drive and escape. Meanwhile, most of the civilian ships become airborne and jump away.

Commander Adama directs his ship to a position between the basestars targeting ''Galactica'', in an effort to draw fire away from her. Admiral Adama infers from the absence of Vipers from ''Pegasus'' that its Vipers are guarding the remaining ships of the Fleet at the rendezvous point and that ''Pegasus'' is on a one-way trip. While ''Pegasus'' "was taking a hell of a pounding," the crew of ''Galactica'' is able to bring its FTL back on line. Admiral Adama immediately orders his crew to land its birds and prepare to jump.

With ''Pegasus'' taking phenomenal damage, Commander Adama orders all hands to abandon ship, using standby Raptors to jump away from the battle. He ensures that the weapons were set to autofire and that the ship is on a collision course with one of the basestars before departing. The damaged, unmanned ''Pegasus'' collides into one basestar, destroying both. The remnants of ''Pegasus''’s starboard [[flight pod]] collides with another of the remaining basestars, destroying it.

''[[Colonial One]]'' is the last Colonial ship to leave the planet, with [[Laura Roslin]] back in her old chair in place of the deposed president, Gaius Baltar ([[Exodus, Part II]]). On the surface, the Cylons' planned nuclear detonation (which would be of questionable tactical value now that the Colonials have left the planet) does not occur.

__NOTOC__
== Battle Imagery ==
=== Raptors and Vipers ===
<gallery>
Image:Vipers_and_Raptors_placing_decoys.jpg|
Image:Raptor_Decoys_Away.jpg|
Image:Raptor_Decoys_Away_(2).jpg|
Image:Raptor_Decoys_Away_(3).jpg|
</gallery>
=== ''Galactica'''s Surprise Attack ===
<gallery>
Image:Galactica_in_Atmosphere.jpg|
Image:Galactica_in_Atmosphere_(2).jpg|
Image:Galactica_in_Atmosphere_(3).jpg|
Image:Galactica_in_Atmosphere_FTLing.jpg|
Image:Galactica_in_Atmosphere_FTLing_(2).jpg|
</gallery>
=== ''Pegasus’s'' Suicide Run ===
<gallery>
Image:Pegaus_Ram.jpg|
Image:Pegaus_Ram_(2).jpg|
Image:Pegaus_Ram_(3).jpg|
Image:Pegasusflightpod.jpg|
Image:Pegasusbaseshipsremains.jpg|
</gallery>

==References==
<div style="font-size:85%"><references/></div>

{{Battles (RDM)}}

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[[Category:Colonial Battles]]
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User talk:Mercifull

2007-01-22T02:55:01Z

Fordsierra4x4:

<div style="align: center; padding: 2em; border: solid 1px #461919; background-color: #1F0B0B;">
<center>'''Please click [{{fullurl:User_talk:Mercifull|action=edit&section=new}} here] to leave me a new message.'''</center></div>

:''Archive of old discussions prior to [http://en.battlestarwiki.org/wiki/index.php?title=User_talk:Mercifull&oldid=49569 April 26th 2006]''
:''Archive of old discussions prior to [http://en.battlestarwiki.org/wiki/index.php?title=User_talk:Mercifull&oldid=54973 May 25th 2006]''
:''Archive of old discussions prior to [http://en.battlestarwiki.org/wiki/index.php?title=User_talk:Mercifull&oldid=71715 August 17th 2006]''

== Edit/toolbar buttons ==

When you get the chance, could you email the buttons to me. joebeaudoin@joebeaudoin.net. Thanks. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 13:08, 21 August 2006 (CDT)
:Done --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 13:40, 21 August 2006 (CDT)
::Buttons up. You may need to do a hard refresh to see them on the edit page, however. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 19:21, 21 August 2006 (CDT)

== By the way... ==

[[Battlestar Wiki talk:Standards and Conventions# "Original Series" vs. "original series"|Per Shane]], we need an image for the future {{tl|duncehat}} template. :-) Thanks! -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 14:21, 21 August 2006 (CDT)

== "Main Page" ==

I got the CSS and the new section all coded. All you need to do is copy the new code to the main page and it should work :-) --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 16:22, 21 August 2006 (CDT)

== External Images ==

Will be enabled on the next upload of the settings. I just set the setting so it should work once more. :) --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 16:55, 21 August 2006 (CDT)

==Things to do...==
Ok, because ive been on vacation for a few days, ivre come back and a lots changed. If someone, Shane/Joe, could write here exactly what needs doing from me in some kind of a list that would be great. Ive also noticed a few bugs which id like to discuss too.
* image for the {{tl|duncehat}} template
* smaller icons for the left hand navigation
* <s>edit icons</s>
* [[:md:Battlestar_Wiki_Media:Site_images#Images_Needed]]
* The little "user" icon next to your name.

== Ping... ==

Pong! --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 12:13, 23 August 2006 (CDT)

== Richard Dawkins takes on a jerk ==

Hey man. You must be a bit stressed with all this style updating and reformatting, so I thought I could help you relax. Check [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmNjfpoRZpE&NR this out]. Here we have Richard Dawkins take on an evangelical "Christian" who turns into a jerk really fast. I think Dawkins won the argument too, though it's rather grey. Now, I have to agree with you. Richard Dawkins is the MAN when it comes to science, and I'm glad you idolized him. I respect him quite a bit myself, and I appreciate his scientific commentary. Happy viewing! --[[User:Homeworld|Homeworld]] 15:31, 26 August 2006 (CDT)
:Thats a clip taken from a TV program he did called [[Wikipedia:The Root of All Evil?|The Root of All Evil?]] ^_^ Its not been repeated in the UK as far as I know but you could probably download it from somewhere, it was a great program. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 15:48, 26 August 2006 (CDT)

::I'm interested to see the full program. That 6-minute clip piqued my interest. That site I got it from has bits and pieces from the show, and maybe the whole thing. I already watched another clip called "Teapot Atheists." Striking commentary. Dawkins says that everyone is an atheist since many no longer believe in the gods of Egypt or Rome or Sumer. By the way, I decided to read about James Randi (I already know about Gervais and Sagan). I must say, I respect anyone who can reveal that a "faith-healer" is a sham. I have no patience for people who sell their faith like that Popville guy did. Has the world no shame? I recently added an "Idols" section to my own userpage along with some video clips of them. Thanks for being the inspiration for that! ^_^ --[[User:Homeworld|Homeworld]] 16:09, 26 August 2006 (CDT)

== Cause you told me.... ==

<BIG>HAPPY BIRTHDAY MERCIFULL!</BIG> --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 06:24, 27 August 2006 (CDT)
:Thanks :) --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 07:07, 27 August 2006 (CDT)

== Do'h ==

Hah. My bad. :-P --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 13:35, 3 September 2006 (CDT)
:Whats your bad? --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 13:39, 3 September 2006 (CDT)
::quote. --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 14:20, 3 September 2006 (CDT)
:::Oh right ^_^ --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 16:02, 3 September 2006 (CDT)

== Server thing? ==

Any word from the person you were in contact with regarding webhosting? Last Shane told me was that the person was on vacation, but should have returned by now, and I think you e-mailed him again, correct? -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 21:55, 11 September 2006 (CDT)
:Update? --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 21:38, 8 October 2006 (CDT)

==Customising MediaWiki==

How is it done?!? This is the only Wiki(that i'v seen) with compleetly diferent colors and styell can some one tell me how it is don(you can put it on my talk page)?JosephK19 01:50, 30 September 2006 (CDT)
:This wiki still has a theme in the usual wiki colours but a new desiend was created by some members of this wiki to give it a unique look and feel. The MediaWiki site has some great tips on how to do all this. --Mercifull (Talk/Contribs) 05:19, 30 September 2006 (CDT)
::Thanks [[User:JosephK19|JosephK19]] 07:23, 30 September 2006 (CDT)

== CNP vs virus ==

Hey. I reverted an edit you made on [[Atlantia (RDM)]]. Just to let you know, the Cylons used [[backdoor]] programming to essentially command the [[CNP]] to turn off or seriously disable itself, leading to their victory. Viruses are an old tactic of theirs from the Cylon War, and are used if they can hack into a Colonial ship's computer network (as done in [[Scattered]] and [[Flight of the Phoenix]]). But the Cylons didn't primarily win with viruses, just the CNP. The talk page there, I think, says it all. --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 10:27, 6 October 2006 (CDT)

== My RFA ==

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| Thank you for participating in my [[BW:RFA|RfA]], which passed with a tally of '''7/0/0'''. I can't express how much it means to me to become an administrator. I'll work even more and harder to become useful for the community. If you need a helping hand, don't hesitate to contact me. [[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 20:36, 8 October 2006 (CDT)
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== No Need to Apologize! ==

I don't mind if you edit my userpage, especially for something as important as a red link fix. In fact, I actually had a message up for a while encouraging other users to edit my page, but it disappeared in a series of events I cannot fully comprehend or remember. But, point is, I really don't care if my userpage gets edited. Edit some more is you like! :) --[[User:Homeworld|Homeworld]] 20:50, 18 October 2006 (CDT)

== iTune Screen Caps ==
Thanks for fixing them. I was going to go back and do that but lose my internet connection for the last hour or so. --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 19:51, 16 November 2006 (CST)

== Your Last Box Thing ==

I really dig it. Any chance that you can point me to a link or something so I might have my own? (If you want to remain unique, though, I understand :D)--[[User:MikeDanger|MikeDanger]] 21:02, 24 November 2006 (CST)
:What do you mean my "last box thing"? Feel free to nick the code if you want thuogh, I probably nicked it form someone else too lol --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 05:26, 25 November 2006 (CST)
:: I believe he's referring to the [http://www.last.fm last.fm] box. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 05:36, 25 November 2006 (CST)
:::Oh right. Yeah sure then you can use it, its in [http://www.last.fm/tools/charts/bsgwiki/?subtab=recent&page=1 the gallery] on last.fm :D --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 06:32, 25 November 2006 (CST)

== DS? ==

"I'm not having a go at all people that download, just the idiots who obviously dont read the descriptions properly, reviews etc. I thought everyone knew that the BSG episode was delayed until Sunday due to the Thanksgiving holiday?" - That you ;-) ? [[User:MatthewFenton|MatthewFenton]] 05:03, 27 November 2006 (CST)
:Yep, are you the one who had a go at me back? lol --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 05:05, 27 November 2006 (CST)
::Nope, hehe.. I didn't bother leaving a message there; I would of started bashing the idiots who download fakes and don't do there research :-P [[User:MatthewFenton|MatthewFenton]] 05:11, 27 November 2006 (CST)

== Thanks. ==

I actually only capitalised the "b" becuase the person before had capitalised "Battlestar Galactica", and I followed the example. Whups.

== Well, well, well... ==

..and here I was, thinking of how to redesign my user page. Guess I'll have to <s>steal</s>borrow this design as well. :) --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 07:25, 1 December 2006 (CST)

==Note to self==
Pics courtosy of Gouugef. To be uploaded/used in articles
*http://s91.photobucket.com/albums/k310/fgouge/BSG-Season3-AMoS/
*http://s91.photobucket.com/albums/k310/fgouge/BSG-Season3-ExodusII/
*http://s91.photobucket.com/albums/k310/fgouge/BSG-Season3-Hero/
*http://s91.photobucket.com/albums/k310/fgouge/BSG-Season3-Occupation/
--[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 11:15, 17 December 2006 (CST)

== Blog FTP ==

Check email. [[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 17:25, 20 December 2006 (CST)
:Cheers Shane, might be a while before I can actually do anything useful though because my granddad is very ill right now :( --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 04:32, 21 December 2006 (CST)

== Mathias ==

Yes, but we also e.g. use [[Felix Gaeta]] in cast lists from the very first episode ("[[33]]"), even though his first name was first used in "[[Final Cut]]". [[User:Ausir|Ausir]] 05:31, 22 December 2006 (CST)

== [[:md:BWM:SI|Site Images]] ==

Have three awaiting icons. :-) [[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 16:14, 27 December 2006 (CST)
:nice@![[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 10:09, 28 December 2006 (CST)

== Block ==
Any insight into your recent preemptive block? I can't even access user IP's, so I wouldn't know where to start... --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 08:58, 10 January 2007 (CST)
:On another wiki I visit has a massive spam attack by this ip advertising comerical spam from ''wikipost.info''. I searched for the [http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=wikipost.info&btnG=Google+Search&meta= url of the spam] it was advertising and saw that it was crawling several other wikis posting large amounts of spam (2mb of text on each page). I felt that this preemptive block was neccesary on this occation. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 09:27, 10 January 2007 (CST)
::Gotcha! Hopefully that works. Since going to usernames I haven't tried an IP ban, but if they're consistent in the use of that IP your block should hold. Thanks for the info! --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 09:30, 10 January 2007 (CST)
:::I wouldn't normally block an IP address but the attacks seems to be coming from this specific one on a regular basis so thought I should block it just incase. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 09:36, 10 January 2007 (CST)

== Jennifer Joseph rollback ==
We're not really sure if that's girl warrior #2 or not, yet. Looking at Jennifer Joseph's imdb profile, it's going to be hard to figure out which girl she was. I'm actually thinking now that she may have been one of the girls in the pressure suit scene. I'll keep on it, though. --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 08:04, 18 January 2007 (CST)

== House ==

So far, i'm not seeing any of these fabled and promised house pictures of yours :p --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:55, 21 January 2007 (CST)

User talk:Fordsierra4x4

2007-01-22T02:47:08Z

Fordsierra4x4:

==Image tagging==
You should only mark images as "cropped" if they've been significantly cropped to focus in on a particular person or scene, or to get rid of an on-screen logo. A few pixels off either side needn't be mentioned. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 22:02, 7 May 2006 (CDT)

Aah, okay, gotcha. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 22:05, 7 May 2006 (CDT)

==Uploading images==
Can you please please please please please "upload a new version" of an image which you have a HD copy of rather than uploading in a new location. Otherwise it means there are duplicate copies of images and if we then delete the old image name then we lose all history behind it. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 02:42, 10 May 2006 (CDT)

:Aargh all this uploading is so complicated! Can i just make the screencaps and give them to someone else?! :P --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:59, 10 May 2006 (CDT)

:Please. It also saves us the trouble of redirecting every reference to the older image. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 22:30, 10 May 2006 (CDT)

::Okay, no problem - when i upload an image that i know already exists, i'll just 'upload a newer version' but the ones i added just a few minutes ago, i dont know if they exist or not - so i just uploaded them into wiki limbo! --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 22:34, 10 May 2006 (CDT)

:::Its all a bit of a mess now, we've got duplicated images all over the place now. *grumbles* Any ideas on how to fix this? Delete new images and upload them in place of old image location and revert page back to point to right image location? --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 05:50, 11 May 2006 (CDT)

:::WikiLimbo does not exist here. Any images that get uploaded but not linked in an article end up on the [[Special:Unusedimages]] page. I frequently check that report and post those images to [[Battlestar Wiki:Island of Misfit Images|the Island of Misfit Images]], where people hopefully check in every now and then for material to add to pages. (Feel free to do this yourself, though, if you're uploading an image and don't know where to put it.) Images that have been on the Island for a long time have been known to "disappear". I've been deleting dupe images that have ended up on unused images, if they had been replaced by some of Ford's HD pics.

:::I don't have any ideas on the "duplicate" situation. Maybe that's something we could bring up at the "Wanted Images" or maybe over at the Island? --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 07:00, 11 May 2006 (CDT)

:::Sorry if i seem to have caused a bit of a cock-up here, some of the images I capped & uploaded I didnt know already existed, some I did, hence the upload and subsequent replacement of the poorer quality/res images. However, as stated above, if an image is already pre-existing, i'll 'upload a newer version' rather than just capping & upping one to the island. As for 'Wanted Images' that would be mucho handy-o seeing as I have almost all of BSG now in HR HDTV (bar one ep) and knowing what to cap from what ep would be useful for me, and others. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 09:52, 11 May 2006 (CDT)
::::Desgraciadamente, the [[Battlestar Wiki:Requested Images]] and [[Battlestar Wiki:Characters#List of Characters wanting pictures|Requested Character Pics]] are pretty sparsely populated at present. --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 10:19, 11 May 2006 (CDT)

:::::If an image ''isn't'' preexisting, you should have a pretty clear notion of where it's going to be used. Please don't upload an image without linking it somewhere. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 11:08, 11 May 2006 (CDT)

Aaauuugh! I did it by accident people - uploaded an image that was pre-existing but i have an HD copy of it, however, mistakenly, i changed the destination name making it a file all of its own. Am i right in thinking that when i want to replace an image thats pre-existing i leave the destination filename as is? I'm still a little confused about that... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 19:00, 23 May 2006 (CDT)

:No biggie. If there's an existing version of an image, just click on the image to get to the image's "home page" and click the "Upload a new version of this file" link. I saved off your upload and did it that with the firewallbreech. That way we've got both versions available, and we don't have to mess with the links. It throws a warning about having the same image name when you go to save it, but that's the idea. Thanks for all your work with upgrading the images! --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 20:06, 23 May 2006 (CDT)

::Aaaah - all becomes clear. Cheers. I now have every single ep of BSG including the Mini in 1920x1080i :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 22:38, 23 May 2006 (CDT)
:::Cool i think you've got the hang of it now hehe but it would be nice if you also added timestamps of your screenshots too ^_^ HH:MM:SS --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 03:30, 24 May 2006 (CDT)
:::: Timestamps too? *sigh* :P --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 15:44, 24 May 2006 (CDT)
:::::Thats the policy ^_^ --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 03:10, 26 May 2006 (CDT)

==Images requiring upgrade...==
You mentioned somewhere what kind of images people wanted. Well heres something for you to start on...
* [[Battlestar Wiki:Requested Images]] - First of all theres the Requested Images page.
* [[:md:Category:Screen captures requiring upgrade]] - Then theres the list of images which are not HD or DVD quality. Most of those in that list are DVD captures of the original series so only worry about higher quality versions of the ones who truely need upgrading or are small in size dimensions eg [[:Image:Adamas.jpg]]
* [[:md:Category:Images with no tag]] - All these images have no tags at all, which usually means they are low quality. A lof of them are form Season 2 so will be hard to get high quality ones but theres also some season 1's there too
Hope that helps you if you are bored ^_^ --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 17:24, 14 June 2006 (CDT)
:Just finally got set up in my new flat - cable internet sucks. Will do more screencapping as well - and if someone could please tell me what ep that shot of colonial heavy 798/colonial one was in (the one where it was docking), i'd appreciate it because that REALLY needs upgrading. Check the history of the Colonial One article to see what i mean --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 19:54, 14 June 2006 (CDT)
::I'm pretty sure its the miniseries. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 03:23, 15 June 2006 (CDT)
::I'll check again, but if you could get a timestamp for it - that would help. I looked at the miniseries and Water and couldnt find a match... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:02, 16 June 2006 (CDT)

Okay - finally got my main PC online again after a disaster - so I can continue with my capping work. It's taken much longer than anticipated to get everything working once more! Sorry about the delay :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:19, 23 June 2006 (CDT)

==Battlestar GalactiSimpsons!==

Not sure if you've seen [http://community.livejournal.com/pantsketch/99256.html] already, but they're absolutely brilliant. Bring on the Matt Groening version of BSG :D
:Yeah i saw this a few weeks ago. Loving the Boomer pics :D --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 10:25, 23 June 2006 (CDT)
::LOL!!!!!!!!!! --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 10:26, 23 June 2006 (CDT)

==Begging Shoes!==

Hey - if anyone has a working, but otherwise unused 5-port Ethernet Hub/Switch - please consider donating it to a worthy cause! I need to extend the DSL modem i have (SpeedTouch 510 - ICK!). Not sure if i can give much in return, but we'll see :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:46, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
:I might have something, but won't know until tomorrow (need to locate and test it). --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 18:01, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
::Oooh - that would be almightily cool - cause currently, i have to use the internet sat in/by the bathroom - the phone point is just outside it and the desk where my PC is on is a clear 20 feet away! :( --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 18:49, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
:::Need any cables? --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 20:34, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
::::I have a 300 meter roll of Cat5 and a crimp tool, but i've just moved, and i cant afford anything else. Cables i'm alright for, and i should have had a 5 port hub somewhere, but i think i left that in a box, in a basement, in the 2nd floor basement, in Brentford - i didnt think i'd need it at the time.... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:49, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
:::::You can probably pick one up for about a tenner online, it would cost almost that much to ship one to you. Unfortunatly the two that I have are being used at mates houses already :( --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 03:19, 28 June 2006 (CDT)
::::::That's why i'm asking for donations - i'm skint :p --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:51, 28 June 2006 (CDT)
:::::::email me at gouge at newriver dot org --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 07:13, 29 June 2006 (CDT)
::::::::Just did - and got a bounceback. Email me at Kai (underscore) Robinson (at) Hotmail (dot) com --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 07:31, 29 June 2006 (CDT)
::::::::BTW - Just want to add props to frankie, thanks man, you got me a router - Awww! :D --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:04, 12 August 2006 (CDT)

==Hybrid!==
Couldn't really think of where else to stash this - and I dont know if any/many of you have ever heard of Hybrid, but they're the best musical talent i've ever heard. If you've ever watched Top Gear, you'll have heard at least two or three of their pieces, and they have a few albums out at the moment that are available on Amazon. They're releasing another album in September - and there's a free track available to download (requires registering for, but simple, and takes seconds), if you think you're even vaguely interested - GET IT. Seriously - it's spectacular! Bear McCreary and these guys would make one hell of an album ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 15:22, 28 June 2006 (CDT)

:Reminder for anyone who cares - the Album is out on the 4th September! --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 07:47, 25 August 2006 (CDT)

==Supra for Sale==

Again, dont know if this allowed or not, but recent circumstances have caused me to put my beloved Toyota Supra up for sale. It's a black 1988 non-turbo. Comes with Road Tax and MOT until November 31st, 167500 miles on the clock. Grey cloth interior, CD Player, electric windows, climate control, cruise control, electric seats. Recently had a new set of rear tyres, new front brakes, front wheel bearing, clutch and radiator. Pictures and more details available upon request. Looking for offers over £400. Cheers :( --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:30, 4 July 2006 (CDT)
:Just fitted it with the digital climate control that finally arrived two months late, so now you'll have all the cool stuff if you get it... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 19:33, 10 July 2006 (CDT)
::Just replaced the Alternator as well... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 16:27, 17 July 2006 (CDT)
:::But... the steering wheel is on the wrong side. ;) --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 06:53, 19 July 2006 (CDT)
::::No, its on the Right side ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:31, 19 July 2006 (CDT)
::::Just wanna mention, its still for sale.... :( --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:03, 12 August 2006 (CDT)

==Shrink image==
Could you possibly minimuse the image in your profile a tad. 350 is a bit wide imo ^_^ --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 03:53, 17 July 2006 (CDT)
:Any better? :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 16:26, 17 July 2006 (CDT)
::Same to me... anyway.. you got any pic's of your monster machine? --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 16:43, 17 July 2006 (CDT)
::There - should keep even the biggest geeks happy :P --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:20, 25 July 2006 (CDT)
:::You didnt need to make it that much smaller lol but yeah its great now hehe --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 17:00, 17 July 2006 (CDT)

:::Erm as a matter of fact, i do have pics, although how do i make them thumbnail?
::::<nowiki>[[Image:High.jpg|thumb|??px|Caption]]</nowiki> --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 19:15, 18 July 2006 (CDT)

==HDBits Invite anyone?==

I've got one, maybe two invites for hdbits.org (as i'm a member there), and I was wondering, since a lot of HD BSG content is shared there, does anyone want an account there? Mainly looking for people that do screencaps as well as myself, although if god himself (joe) wants one, then i'll wangle something with the admins. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:30, 10 August 2006 (CDT)

Just checked - i have two available invites, and so far, no takers, which is odd.... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 11:19, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:Perhaps because the quality of the downloaded episodes is nowhere near watching it on a true big screen. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 12:17, 12 August 2006 (CDT)

::That not valid at all. 1280x720 HD Content is far better than you'll get on any DVD's, which are 720x480. These arent 350mb encodes either - each episode is 1.8gb in size, so dont think you're getting inferior quality in any way. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 15:28, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:::If no one else takes one, I will. I'm always looking for better resolution S2.5 eps for screen caps until the DVDs come out. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 16:45, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
::::Okay, sure. email me your address to invite, mine should be up there somewhere under 'begging shoes'. On another note, do people not realise that HD caps are of higher resolution than DVD's are? HD is the highest you're going to get! Also, HDBits has all of Season 1, Season 2 upto Ep 17 so far and adding them on a weekly basis. Oh, and the miniseries should be up there too. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:02, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::Thanks, I'll email you in a little bit. I know DVDs aren't as high quality, but they are convienent and don't take up 2 gigs a pop. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 17:13, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::What, doesnt everyone have 600gb of storage? Seriously though, although i keep my BSG on the hard disk, i do back them up to DVD - with the 720p's, usually 2eps per DVD, although the 1080i's just barely squeeze onto a single layer DVD+R. The ones i had before were 1920x1080i's that I downscaled to 700mb 960x540 HR-HDTV XviD's, these new ones are full res 1280x720p MPEG-4 AVC MKV's. I hate the container format, but AVI cant have AVC inside :/ --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:16, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::::Okay, I sent you the e-mail. I don't have much HD space, need to clean out some anyway now to fit an episode or two on it. Plus, I don't have a DVD-R drive, just a CD-RW. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 17:25, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::::Invite sent, I still have one left though for anyone that wants it. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:29, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::::::Got it, thanks. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 17:41, 12 August 2006 (CDT)

Okay - for anyone that wants to join HDBits, you dont need an invite for the next 24 hours or so - they've opened up their signups for the next day or so TOPS, after that, it's invite only. Should anyone miss the open signup, i still have one more invite left. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 09:03, 15 August 2006 (CDT)

While tecnically speaking HD video on a PC is of higher quality in reality its not. Viewing movies on a PC using a monitor is never as good visually than seeing it on a big screen especially when most avi's touted as HD are actually highly compressed with lots of artifacts. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 09:18, 15 August 2006 (CDT)

:I have to disagree with you, because thats totally false. Where I get my screencaps from is exactly the same as its broadcast - ie, in x264/AVC at 6.0 Megs/sec Data Rate with the original AC3 5.1 Audio (Hence the large filesize of 1.8+ GB) - so there is *NO* difference in the quality. You may however be thinking about downscales or re-encodes of the original HD source, such as my original 960x540's. They had been transcoded from the original 1920x1080i MPEG2 source, and turned into 960x540 XviD's. That did cause compression and a reduction in size. However, the 720p copies i currently have, as i have stated before, are the original transport streams, simply added to a container (Matroska, not AVI), no transcoding done at all.

:If you were to watch the 720p content on a 26" Widescreen, vs the 720p content on a standard 1280x1024 LCD Flat Panel, there would be zero difference between them, other than the 26" Widescreen would be larger, and you would be able to more easily pick out compression artefacts. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 09:43, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
::Perhaps because I generally sit less than arms length away from my monitor and several meters from my 32" TV i noctice artifacts more on a PC than on a TV? --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 10:03, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
:::I would guess thats why, yes. However, is your 32" TV 1366x768 resolution or less? If its less (standard def 16:9), then the picture gets downscaled to fit, and you'll see a quality *increase* as opposed to the PC, where its 1280x1024, scaled to fit a 1280x720 picture. You notice the same if you're trying to play back a 1920x1080i picture on a monitor like that. at 100%, it looks grainy and you can pick bits out. Downscaled, it looks great. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:31, 15 August 2006 (CDT)

:Of course not to mention that downloading the movies is illegal because it breaks the copyright law. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 09:20, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
::Well there is that, although some might argue that as its being broadcast, its no different that letting someone borrow a recording of it, seeing as no money is exchanging hands. Then again, i'm not a copyright expert and i dont have time for the in's and out's of it. I made an offer to people for an invite to HDBits, not for any spedific content, although i *did* advertise that it was available. People can do whatever they want with the accounts they create. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 09:43, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
:::You can argue whatever you like but the fact remains that downloading the copies is illegal we all know it is hehe. However, so long as you don't post the direct links to any torrents here I dont see a problem with you inviting people :) --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 10:00, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
::::Now you see why i worded the invite so carefully? Also, i wasn't arguing, just stating that some people *might* argue :P --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:31, 15 August 2006 (CDT)

==Oddness with Uploads==

Erm, i think this might just be due to the fact that the site is undergoing changes, but i'd like to make sure. Trying to upload pictures, so as usual, i click on the 'upload file' link and it says i'm not logged in. Okay, fine, so i try and log in and....i dont exist?? Problems behind the scenes still? --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 13:49, 22 August 2006 (CDT)

So....can we upload files yet? And also, could you change the background of the edit window from red back to black? --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 07:45, 25 August 2006 (CDT)
:You need to register to upload images seperatly on the mediawiki. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 08:00, 25 August 2006 (CDT)
:You have to register on the new wiki. Different databases. Just do the same name so at a later time.. I can re-link everyone to their image. [[md:Main Page|Media Wiki]] There is also a cool programed named "[[md:Battlestar Wiki Media:Commonist|Commonist]]" --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 08:02, 25 August 2006 (CDT)

==Haus Party==

Time for a haus party! ;-)--[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 13:59, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:She's a brick... '''haus'''. Dah duh duh. --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 14:01, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:I don't think I can attend. Going to the UK is a long trip. --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 14:02, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
::Missing out on the Barbecue then Mr Froebel :p
::We're all going to get piss ass drunk, do stupid things eat food etc. Oh and there *will* be drunk slutty ho's there for all to enjoy. Except me. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:18, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:::You would have to provide soda for me to attend. :) --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 14:29, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
::::I provide drunk slutty ho's and all you want is soda?! Pepsi & Schloer will be available. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:30, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::Not too much of a drinking person. I have to occually specially drink in which I might have one or two. But that's my limit. :) I think the "married" men and if any "married" women of the wiki would have to stay away from the ho's. lol --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 14:36, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::Drink! The cause of and solution to all of life's problems ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:22, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::::Free drink, free food, free girls... where... when??????!!!!!!!! lol --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 08:14, 25 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::::Erm, dates are undecided, but where = Palmers Green ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:41, 3 October 2006 (CDT)
:::::Private video link for us non-{{flag|UK}} folks? --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 08:16, 25 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::Possibly, all depends on if BT can pull their finger out of their ass in the meantime and get us that cool wifi hub & phone setup... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:09, 25 August 2006 (CDT)

== Welcome Back ==
Need a flatmate?--[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 20:32, 3 October 2006 (CDT)

:Hehe - while i'd say yes, we've already got one more than the tenancy agreement says in the twilight zone room (so named cause its an odd shape and looks incorrect). As of January though - this may change. Thinking of emigrating to the UK then? :p --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:40, 3 October 2006 (CDT)

::Anything to get away from the wifey ;). --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 06:45, 4 October 2006 (CDT)

== More HDBits Invites Available! ==

Thanks to my efforts in the HDBits.org community, i've been given a fair few invites to hand out. Talos took one last time - anyone else want an invite? Shane? Spencerian? ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 08:35, 6 January 2007 (CST)
:Still got 5 left if anyone wants one :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:41, 7 January 2007 (CST)
:: I guess I'll ask for one. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 10:50, 7 January 2007 (CST)
:::Shove one my way and ill take a look, thanks. Need to put my HD TV to use somehow... --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 12:34, 7 January 2007 (CST)
::::Done and Done - both invites sent to the addresses on your user pages. I'm also the one seeding the big Season 2 pack in 720p MKV. Got two more invites left if anyone wants em! --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 13:01, 7 January 2007 (CST)
::::: Thank you. :-) --[[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 21:44, 7 January 2007 (CST)
::::::Ta from me too :) --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 03:34, 8 January 2007 (CST)
:::::::Did either of you find any goodies there? ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:26, 9 January 2007 (CST)
::::::::Okay - invites on the site have been DISABLED for the time being but i still have invites available for when invites are resumed. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:45, 21 January 2007 (CST)

== Car Changes ==

Yup - thats right, I no longer have my 1988 Toyota Supra....i do however, have a 1991 Toyota Supra that's replacing it! Woo! --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:47, 21 January 2007 (CST)

User talk:Fordsierra4x4

2007-01-22T02:45:33Z

Fordsierra4x4: /* More HDBits Invites Available! */

User:Fordsierra4x4

2007-01-22T02:44:21Z

Fordsierra4x4:

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|gmail= ukmk3supra(at)gmail.com
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Ah-hah, see, I bet you all thought I had disappeared into the void, didn't you? Well, I have returned, finally able to edit wiki's properly, and with two complete seasons of BSG in High Def 1280x720p resolution. Expect updated HD screencaps from me from time to time, and if anyone has a screenshot request - lemme know :)

==The Rig==

This is the machine that does all the hard work - not bad for someone on a shoestring, eh? ;)

[[Image:teh_rig1.jpg|338px]] [[Image:teh_rig2.jpg|338px]]

Specs:

:* JeanTech Butterfly v2.0 Case with Three Zalman 80mm Silent Fans
:* AMD Opteron 170 at 2.8Ghz (280Mhz HTT, 3x HTT Multi, 1.5v)
:* Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro
:* EpoX 9NPA+ Ultra Motherboard (nForce 4 Ultra)
:* 2x 1024mb Corsair PC3200C2 (2-3-3-8 timings, DDR300 divider, 2.6v)
:* XFX GeForce 7600GT XXX Extreme Edition (605Mhz Core, 1.6Ghz GDDR3)
:* TwinHan VP3070 DVB-T Card - PCI
:* 2x Hitachi Deskstar S7K80 80gb 7200rpm SATA Hard Disks - RAID-0
:* 2x Hitachi Deskstar T7K250 250gb 7200rpm SATAII Hard Disks - Non RAIDed
:* NEC 3510A DVD±RW Drive

:* 19" Unbranded (16:10, 1440x900 @ 60hz, 2ms response time, 700:1 Contrast, 300cd/m² Brightness)

:* Logitech UltraX Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Combo (Broken 'Fn' Key :( )

:* Creative Labs/Cambridge Soundworks P380 2.1 Speaker Set

And this is the software that it uses...

:* Windows XP Professional 64-bit Edition (SP1)
:* Windows Vista RTM 64-bit Edition (Muahahahaha!)
:* Media Player Classic
:* AutoGK
:* XviD 1.1.2 CODEC
:* nVidia PureVideo CODEC
:* CoreAVC Pro CODEC
:* AC3Filter
:* Matroska Pack Lite

===Screencap Update!===

Just to let everyone know, i'm now replacing my BSG Season 1 collection that was previously in 960x540 XviD's, to 1280x720 x264's - the quality is MUCH better, less blocky and higher res - requests please over at Requested Images....and can someone clean up the requested images please because i've uploaded a bunch that have been requested, but they've not been used, or crossed off the list.

:Another update - i've got the first 3 episodes of Season 2 now, and will be dealing with them in the next few days with regards to screencaps. The rest are coming in as fast as my lousy internet connection will allow.

::The first seven episodes of Season 2 are complete, as well as Resurrection Ship parts 1 & 2 and Scar. The rest are coming but its taking a looooong time! As usual, ask me if any specific shots are needed.

:::Okay - i got ALL of Season 1 & 2 in 720p HD, and waiting on Season 3 to air on Universal HD for the rest. As always - tell me what you want taking pretty pictures of :)

==The Car==

Here it is, my own personal stealth cruiser ;)

[[Image:car1.jpg|408px|]] [[Image:car2.jpg|408px]]

Specs:

:* 7M-GTE Engine, 2954cc 24v DOHC Inline 6-cylinder, Turbocharged (8.4:1 Compression), 272bhp
:* R154 Manual Gearbox, Clutchmasters Stage 3 Clutch
:* Antilock Brakes, Fensport Front & Rear Ventilated & Grooved Discs, Pagid Fast Road Pads
:* TORSEN Limited Slip Differential (3.73:1)
:* 17" Matrix Shadow 5-spoke Alloy Wheels
:* Electric Seats
:* Electric Windows
:* Electric Mirrors
:* Digital Climate Control
:* Cruise Control

Upgrades:

:* K&N 57i Induction Kit
:* HKS Turbo Elbow
:* HKS T-16 3" Turbo-back Exhaust System
:* HKS Atmospheric Dump Valve
:* Samco Intercooler Hoses
:* TEIN Fully Adjustable Coilover Suspension
:* Bridgestone Potenza Tyres, 235/45/17 Z Rating

== I GOT ME A FLAT! ==

Okay, the whole house thing fell through unfortunately, blame the landlord for being a complete dork and also refusing to give back the deposit. Anyway, i now live in Palmers Green - not far from where i was originally looking and in the same price range.

Heres a link that should show you all the wonderful fun pictures.

Oh and its also the reason why i've been absent for over a month! :D

http://kai.robinson.free.fr/dropbox/Flat/

:Woo Yay! I really should upload some pictures of my house soon too --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 03:39, 4 October 2006 (CDT)

User:Fordsierra4x4

2007-01-22T02:43:53Z

Fordsierra4x4: /* The Car */

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|location=London, England
|countrycode=UK
|email= kai_robinson(at)hotmail.com
|gmail= ukmk3supra(at)gmail.com
|aim=
|callsign=Capper
|parents=2 - Deceased
|siblings=1 - Brother
|children=
|marital status= Single
|occupation= Unemployed
|rank= HD Screencapper General
|admin=
}}

Ah-hah, see, I bet you all thought I had disappeared into the void, didn't you? Well, I have returned, finally able to edit wiki's properly, and with two complete seasons of BSG in High Def 1280x720p resolution. Expect updated HD screencaps from me from time to time, and if anyone has a screenshot request - lemme know :)

==The Rig==

This is the machine that does all the hard work - not bad for someone on a shoestring, eh? ;)

[[Image:teh_rig1.jpg|338px]] [[Image:teh_rig2.jpg|338px]]

Specs:

:* JeanTech Butterfly v2.0 Case with Three Zalman 80mm Silent Fans
:* AMD Opteron 170 at 2.8Ghz (280Mhz HTT, 3x HTT Multi, 1.5v)
:* Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro
:* EpoX 9NPA+ Ultra Motherboard (nForce 4 Ultra)
:* 2x 1024mb Corsair PC3200C2 (2-3-3-8 timings, DDR300 divider, 2.6v)
:* XFX GeForce 7600GT XXX Extreme Edition (605Mhz Core, 1.6Ghz GDDR3)
:* TwinHan VP3070 DVB-T Card - PCI
:* 2x Hitachi Deskstar S7K80 80gb 7200rpm SATA Hard Disks - RAID-0
:* 2x Hitachi Deskstar T7K250 250gb 7200rpm SATAII Hard Disks - Non RAIDed
:* NEC 3510A DVD±RW Drive

:* 19" Unbranded (16:10, 1440x900 @ 60hz, 2ms response time, 700:1 Contrast, 300cd/m² Brightness)

:* Logitech UltraX Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Combo (Broken 'Fn' Key :( )

:* Creative Labs/Cambridge Soundworks P380 2.1 Speaker Set

And this is the software that it uses...

:* Windows XP Professional 64-bit Edition (SP1)
:* Windows Vista RTM 64-bit Edition (Muahahahaha!)
:* Media Player Classic
:* AutoGK
:* XviD 1.1.2 CODEC
:* nVidia PureVideo CODEC
:* CoreAVC Pro CODEC
:* AC3Filter
:* Matroska Pack Lite

===Screencap Update!===

Just to let everyone know, i'm now replacing my BSG Season 1 collection that was previously in 960x540 XviD's, to 1280x720 x264's - the quality is MUCH better, less blocky and higher res - requests please over at Requested Images....and can someone clean up the requested images please because i've uploaded a bunch that have been requested, but they've not been used, or crossed off the list.

:Another update - i've got the first 3 episodes of Season 2 now, and will be dealing with them in the next few days with regards to screencaps. The rest are coming in as fast as my lousy internet connection will allow.

::The first seven episodes of Season 2 are complete, as well as Resurrection Ship parts 1 & 2 and Scar. The rest are coming but its taking a looooong time! As usual, ask me if any specific shots are needed.

:::Okay - i got ALL of Season 1 & 2 in 720p HD, and waiting on Season 3 to air on Universal HD for the rest. As always - tell me what you want taking pretty pictures of :)

==The Car==

Here it is, my own personal stealth cruiser ;)

[[Image:car1.jpg|408px|]] [[Image:car2.jpg|408px]]

Specs:

:* 7M-GTE Engine, 2954cc 24v DOHC Inline 6-cylinder, Turbocharged (8.4:1 Compression), 272bhp
:* R154 Manual Gearbox, Clutchmasters Stage 3 Clutch
:* Antilock Brakes, Fensport Front & Rear Ventilated & Grooved Discs, Pagid Fast Road Pads
:* TORSEN Limited Slip Differential (3.73:1)
:* 17" Matrix Shadow 5-spoke Alloy Wheels
:* Electric Seats
:* Electric Windows
:* Electric Mirrors
:* Digital Climate Control
:* Cruise Control

Upgrades:

:* K&N 57i Induction Kit
:* HKS Turbo Elbow
:* HKS T-16 3" Turbo-back Exhaust System
:* HKS Atmospheric Dump Valve
:* Samco Intercooler Hoses
:* TEIN Fully Adjustable Coilover Suspension
:* Bridgestone Potenza Tyres, 235/45/17 Z Rating

== I GOT ME A FLAT! ==

Okay, the whole house thing fell through unfortunately, blame the landlord for being a complete dork and also refusing to give back the deposit. Anyway, i now live in Palmers Green - not far from where i was originally looking and in the same price range.

Heres a link that should show you all the wonderful fun pictures.

Oh and its also the reason why i've been absent for over a month! :D

http://kai.robinson.free.fr/dropbox/Flat/

:Woo Yay! I really should upload some pictures of my house soon too --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 03:39, 4 October 2006 (CDT)

== Opteron 146 CPU - Anyone want it? ==

Got a Socket 939 Opteron 146 (2.0Ghz, 1MB L2 Cache, CACJE Stepping) available if anyone wants it - damn fine chip. Got me a 170 now so it's surplus to requirements. £50 ono for anyone that wants it :)
:Still available if anyone wants it....or are all your computers too l33t for it? :)
::SOLD! Well not sold, I ended up giving it away :(

Talk:Occupation/Archive 1

2007-01-13T19:18:22Z

Fordsierra4x4: /* HD Screencaps */

:For discussions prior to October 3, 2006, [http://en.battlestarwiki.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Occupation&oldid=66799 click here].

__TOC__

== Sourcing Rules ==
I wonder if the desire to be "authoritative" here at Battlestar Wiki isn't getting twisted and perverted. We know a lot about Season 3 that is somehow not getting into print. For instance, we have photos of some episodes, casting "sides" from some of the scripts, and comments from some of the participants that amount to a pretty clear picture of some of the major plot points of the first few episodes, yet we are not writing what we clearly KNOW because the episodes have not aired and anything would therefore be "speculative." THIS IS RIDICULOUS. These are tougher sourcing rules than they have at the ''New York Times'' and the ''Washington Post'', and let's face it, that is now what people are coming to us for. They want to know what is going on with their favorite show, and god knows we have spoiler warnings everywhere to protect those who don't want to know. Most major newspapers have the "three source rule," which means all or part of what you write needs to be covered by three independent sources. We have that in many cases but are sitting on our hands and not writing the info. The "overview" section we do have for the episodes is not really an overview but a collection of speculation from various sources. If Ron Moore said something at a conference three months ago, we treat it as a grand pronouncement ex cathedra even though three months is a long time and a lot of things can change in TV at the last moment. But we have photos of scenes shot (and published!) and we are not writing what is clearly in them. Something is very screwed up here. No journalistic or editorial operation should be operating this way, being so skittish and chicken s--t about things that any reasonable person can conclude are true. We are a month from the start of Season 3, and Battlestar Wiki is lagging way behind other sources, on the Web and elsewhere, about what will be happening in the new season. We need to grow some brass ones, and write what we know. The whole rest of the world is writing about what will be happening starting Oct. 6. We have decided to wait until after it happens. That's not authoritative; that's stupid. --[[User:Elach|Elach]] 02:31, 6 September 2006 (CDT)
:I think you missed the point of what we are. We are guide to BSG. Not a news source. We collect, eveluate the source. We write only facual information on the show. Most of the information on this page has a cite along with it making it true. We knew a long time ago Anadama Plummer was a guest star because of the podcast link, but we didn't sepculate on the plot because production and recordings change sometimes days before airing. --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 02:44, 6 September 2006 (CDT)

== First act up on scifi.com ==
The 1st act of this episode is on the website and some of the speculation is right and some is wrong from the transcript that got circulated earlier this year. Obvious an early draft. In any case, I think that things can be added from this cut from their website which I would like to start after I stop watching this thing over and over and over...and oh by the way, I gotta work to. Maybe I'll make my contributions in a few hours. -- [[User:Straycat0|Straycat0]] 12:47, 04 October 2006 (AST)

Did anyone else notice that the credits said Candice McClure and not Kandyse McClure? Apparently she had been credited as Candice in some roles earlier in her career but as far as I remember, she has always been credited as Kandyse on Battlestar Galactica. The Sci Fi site still lists her as Kandyse. What gives? Is this just another slip-up on the part of the people in charge of onscreen text? (Remember the problem with Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson in the end credits?) They also spelled Helo's full name incorrectly on the humorous video blog that showed the effect that the Peabody Award had on David Eick. Helo's real name was incorrectly shown as Karl Agation with an "i". [[User:123home123|123home123]] 18:09, 04 October 2006 (EDT)

:I'm going to have to look into that credit issue later. I put a summary in for what was shown on Scifi.com. I hope I did it in the most correct way. Feel free to make modifications where needed. -- [[User:Straycat0|Straycat0]] 15:53, 04 October 2006 (AST)

:Thanks to Shane, Peter Farago, Spencerian, and Noneofyourbusiness for editing my additions. This is my first time at adding major content to an episode page outside of the The Resistance Webisodes page so I was just letting it flow without worrying about format. Though, I am particularly happy that you all left my use of the terms "skinjobs" and "chromejobs". I felt that this was appropriate from the point of view of the characters involved. -- [[User:Straycat0|Straycat0]] 21:31, 04 October 2006 (AST)

Request that analysis section is deleted! The comments are not analytical and instead seem rather speculative, amounting to nothing which is noteworthy.-- [[User:jxh487|jxh487]]
:Committing an act of vandalism on the main page isn't going to help your case. [[User:Noneofyourbusiness|Noneofyourbusiness]] 17:06, 5 October 2006 (CDT)
:Jxh487, since the episode has not yet aired, the information is the best official data available. This will last here for one more day in the US, where it will likely be replaced. As the previous user stated, don't vandalize a page to prove a point, please. --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 17:14, 5 October 2006 (CDT)
::Yes, the episode(s) will probably prove or disapprove both points. --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 17:26, 5 October 2006 (CDT)
:::I want to add back the note telling about this act being played on the website before the airing on TV because I think it is a significant marketing innovation that should be documented, an innovation as important to record as the plot line in the summer. Thoughts?--[[User:Straycat0|Straycat0]] 19:43, 9 October 2006 (CDT)

== Speculation? ==

''It is worth noting that in "Exodus, Part II", Ellen betrays Saul in some fashion. Therefore, her motives are presently unknown.''

How can we put this up based on Overview? --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 12:18, 6 October 2006 (CDT)
:We shouldn't. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 12:31, 6 October 2006 (CDT)

frak the cylons. the human race will ultimately survive. just seen the episode. pretty cool yet it not reveals ellens intentions so we shouldnt. 06:31, 7 October 2006 (CDT)
:Her intentions are pretty clear. She will protect Saul at all costs. --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 06:54, 7 October 2006 (CDT)

==Oracle Selloi==

I didn't see Amanda Plummer at all in Occuprice, and her name wasn't in credits. Either her scene got deleted, or she'll be appearing in a later episode (more likely, I think). I'm taking her out as a "Special Guest." [[User:Alpha5099|Alpha5099]] 12:25, 7 October 2006 (CDT)
:From the teaser, it seems she'll be appearing in Exodus. BTW, "Occuprice" doesn't make much sense as Precipice ends on a "pice" instead of a "price". A better merger would be Occupice. [[User:Noneofyourbusiness|Noneofyourbusiness]] 21:05, 7 October 2006 (CDT)
::I noticed that too. But the title comes from on high (ie Ron Moore's blog). I realize he probably just mistyped, but I've gotten used to calling it that. The "-pr-" has a better cadence, in my opinion at least. [[User:Alpha5099|Alpha5099]] 21:33, 7 October 2006 (CDT)

:::I'm hoping to see this character; we have so little information on the nature of [[oracle]]s. --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 13:19, 9 October 2006 (CDT)

== Survivor count ==

Did anyone else notice the lack of a survivor count during the starting credits? -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 14:23, 8 October 2006 (CDT)
:I'm guessing that they didn't want to bother, because the body count is moving too fast, and the humans are all split up to boot. --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 13:19, 9 October 2006 (CDT)
:: That's my assumption as well, right now. I imagine that after the exodus they might resume the count, at least in some form, provided Roslin ever becomes president again. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 14:04, 9 October 2006 (CDT)
::: I think that the reason is they tell the story from a point of view of the characters not from a God-view (or gods-view in their case) of the overall story - meaning, somebody was keeping track of the population count and they just put that info up front for us. And the person who kept track of the population count was always Roslin. Remember, Roslin always kept the population count up on that wallspace and when Baltar became president he replaced it with his own portrait. Now, with the population split up and Roslin no longer in a place of central control, there's nobody keepin a hard track on the population count so that info isn't available to us because that info isn't available to the characters. That's my take.--[[User:Straycat0|Straycat0]] 18:16, 9 October 2006 (CDT)
::::Season 2 used a gods-eye-view population count - early on in the season, it reflected deaths on Kobol that Roslin couldn't possibly have known about. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 18:44, 9 October 2006 (CDT)
:::::That might have been a flaw because it was my understanding that the survivor count was reflecting Roslin's survivor count.--[[User:Straycat0|Straycat0]] 19:40, 9 October 2006 (CDT)
::::::Your understanding is incorrect. See [[Survivor Count]] for a detailed breakdown including several deaths of which Roslin could not have been aware.
::::::There were a total of four people killed on Kobol (Karma, Tarn, Socinus, and Crashdown). The survivors are recovered at the end of "Fragged", but the count in "Resistance" is only decremented by one — presumably Crashdown, who did in fact die in the previous episode. This, along with a single-person decrement between "Scattered" and "Valley of Darkness" in which nobody died except Tarn (who was on Kobol) suggests that the survivor count was omniscient.
::::::Also keep in mind that Roslin was separated from her whiteboard from the end of "Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II" to the end of "Home, Part II", and would not have been privy to population statistics. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 19:52, 9 October 2006 (CDT)

== still missed in the summary ==

Thanks to the people on the english side, our summaries of Occupation and Precipice were probably the first ones, which were released in the internet in german language :o) But there are some things still missing in this both episodes: the diary of Roslin, the discussions between the both Adamas and with Dualla (weak Apollo with fat ash, find somebody who can, Pegasus will not participate), the discussion between Admiral Adama and Sharon Agathon (centurions cannot differenciate the copies), and the discussion of the Cylons at Colonial One (decreasing humankind, the opposition of Galactica-Sharon and Caprica-Six,, WE!! agree), Galactica-Sharons discussions with several humans and the shooting of Caprica-Six. It would be helpful, if the native english speakers could add this to the summaries and point out the real important informations, which were given. Thank you. -- [[User:Tirkon|Tirkon]] 16:13, 10 October 2006 (CDT)

== Show Caps ==

I got some relevent screencaps here: [[:md:User:Shane/gallery#Tue_Oct_10_19:26:58_EDT_2006|User:Shane/gallery#Tue Oct 10 19:26:58 EDT 2006]] --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 18:13, 10 October 2006 (CDT)

== Guest stars ==

Has anyone verified all the guest stars listed? I know many of these people were credited at the beginning of Occupation but this was only because Occupation and Precipice were combined into one super-episode. I don't think Rick Worthy (Simon) and Larissa Stadnichuk appeared in Occupation. They only appeared in Precipice. -- [[User:123home123|123home123]] 18:28, 12 October 2006 (EDT)
:I think it's based on what the episode shows rather than what we see. --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 17:08, 12 October 2006 (CDT)

Donnelly Rhodes and Erica Cerra are credited, but Cottle and Maya are absent from ''both'' episodes. Anyone have an idea as to which episode(s) they were supposed to be in? --[[User:Mars|Mars]] 22:30, 1 January 2007 (CST)
:It probably means that they shot scenes that were cut --[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 05:44, 2 January 2007 (CST)

== Leave the questions posed in the article! ==

We really should be following the format from the previous episode reviews on the site. Whenever a question was posed and an eventual answer is discovered, the editors in those articles didn't delete the question, they actually added pointers from the question to the Analysis section or notes. Someone else who will read these articles might ask the same questions and may have overlooked the "answers" as there are usually a lot of show notes and analysis. Please do us the courtesy of simply linking or pointing, instead of just off-handly deleting questions. This is a very strange article that it has NO questions at all. --[[User:LifeStar|LifeStar]] 09:36, 13 October 2006 (CDT)

:But this isn't just about questions in one episode answered further down the line. The answer to Anders's sickness is something that can be deduced from this episode alone. I don't see why it warrants so many bulletpoints. One point speculating that he might have gotten medicine from the Cylons is enough IMO (that might belong to Analysis then tho). The full hospital might not have been built yet, but why should that prevent the Cylons from distributing medicine by other means? --[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 09:53, 13 October 2006 (CDT)

::Concur. I'm not advocating the squelching of opinions, just that we should hash out the ideas out here on the talk, and then post what the consensus is. It's better for the article to read like there's a single voice, not like a message board. --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 10:11, 13 October 2006 (CDT)
:::Good point about the message board feeling. I already had the impression that those points read like a discussion on a forum, with a clear back and forth. Moreover some have a clear POV, with words such as "granted" and "I think". I removed those. Speculation has a place but it needs to be written from a neutral point of view --[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 10:17, 13 October 2006 (CDT)

God, no. Once a question has been answered conclusively it's been our tradition to move the material to analysis. I'm sorry if I was overzealous in my attempts to clean this page up, but this kind of four-level back-and-forthing is unacceptable. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 11:48, 13 October 2006 (CDT)

== How do we know that the two Cavils were really killed? ==

I posed the question of whether the two Cavils we've seen are the same ones fro Laying Down Your Burdens. This question was posed in the question section of that episode, and it was clear that no one had a clear answer. Roslin made the statement of throwing those two out of the airlock were off-handingly. It wasn't clear whether they lived or not. The reason I brought it up in this article is because it is very odd that we've only seen two Cavils amongst the leadership of the Cylons right now. We've seen a # of 5s, 6s, 8s, and 3s, 1 Simon, and 2 Cavils. It could be just luck of the draw, but I still believe the question is valid. If those two were the original ones we saw, considering that both of them are dressed in their priestly robes, some of the animosity towards humans from being locked up might be contributing to their harsh hands. --[[User:LifeStar|LifeStar]] 09:36, 13 October 2006 (CDT)
:In a deleted scene for Lay Down Your Burdens Part II, Tyrol says to Cally that they threw the two Cavils out an airlock to night before. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 10:10, 13 October 2006 (CDT)
::Good catch. In that case you should probably add it and remove the rest of the speculation since the deleted scene makes it pointless. --[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 10:15, 13 October 2006 (CDT)
::It then seems very strange to me that the two Cavils are both dressed as priests. In every other model of the Cylons that we've seen, their dress indicates what kind of function they perform. It is also the way the show indicates to us which Cylon is which. The Caprica-Six and Boomer are dressed in unique clothing in comparison to the other versions of them. Even Baltar's six is usually dressed in red to seperate her from the other Six's we've seen on the show. It is interesting that the scene was deleted, maybe it was for time, but then it's even stranger that the two Cavils (if they are new versions), are dressed like their counterparts.--[[User:LifeStar|LifeStar]] 10:16, 13 October 2006 (CDT)
:::I really don't think there's any room for speculation here. My impulse is still to delete the entire thing - does anyone besides LifeStar find this a fruitful line of inquiry? --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 12:30, 13 October 2006 (CDT)
::::Not really. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 12:54, 13 October 2006 (CDT)
:::Asking why the models are dressed the same might be of interest, but I find it extremely implausible, that the Colonials kept the Cavils alive on New Caprica until the Cylons arrived. It makes the most sense to assume they were killed --[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 13:50, 13 October 2006 (CDT)

== Now this is what I'm talking about ==

After reading the further edits and info posted in the article and discussion, it feels like we're gettint to the meat of the episode finally. I may be wrong about the Cavils, esp. the idea of them being kept on New Caprica does seem implausible, but it was good to flesh those ideas out. For Anders, he may have been given medicine by the Cylons, just n ot sure. Either case, I hope that we'll let the questions remain, and point out the answers, when we discover them, in the analysis section. More people who read these articles may ask the same questions and would like to know that there is a provided answer.--[[User:LifeStar|LifeStar]] 10:24, 13 October 2006 (CDT)

== Suicide Bombing ==
I don't know if this has been brought up in other episode discussions, but as foreign and repulsive as suicide bomgings are made to appear to the humans and cylons, this was not the first time since a Doral (#5) already committed this act. My hypothesis is that the Cylons have had intermittent communications with the Colonial Fleet, (#3) video. (which just made me wonder, future episode fodder...how did the undercover #3 get exposed?) Depending on whether he wanted to be resurrected/reincarnated with the bombing memories there may be a #5 with the bomber memories (future episode fodder - develop #5's character) [[User:Luis F. Gonzalez|Luis F. Gonzalez]] 16:11, 28 October 2006 (CDT)

== answer to Helo/Kat rank question ==

Sorry, but stating that Helo is still wearing "Lieutenant, s.g." insignia - or his old ones if you want to argue that we don't really know their meaning (which we do though) - is not speculation. They are clearly visible in several scenes. It's fact. For Kat we don't know. 
So maybe the answer wasn't written in the preferred format (link to future episode article), but it does exist --[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 03:19, 30 October 2006 (CST)

== HD Screencaps ==

So far the only screencap thats been used for this episode, or precipice was 'hope.jpg' which i've already updated by uploading the HR HDTV (960x528) version. It's a lot clearer than the iTunes one. However, there are no other caps to change so far - i think these articles would look a lot better with a few more caps, especially Precipice. I've got the HR HDTV version of this two parter, and i'll have the full 720p in a week or so, so if you lot can make up a list of caps you want - please let me know on my talk page. In the meantime, i'll see if there are any caps from these two eps that haven't been used yet and upgrade them - that okay? :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 13:12, 13 January 2007 (CST)

Talk:Occupation/Archive 1

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:For discussions prior to October 3, 2006, [http://en.battlestarwiki.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Occupation&oldid=66799 click here].

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== Sourcing Rules ==
I wonder if the desire to be "authoritative" here at Battlestar Wiki isn't getting twisted and perverted. We know a lot about Season 3 that is somehow not getting into print. For instance, we have photos of some episodes, casting "sides" from some of the scripts, and comments from some of the participants that amount to a pretty clear picture of some of the major plot points of the first few episodes, yet we are not writing what we clearly KNOW because the episodes have not aired and anything would therefore be "speculative." THIS IS RIDICULOUS. These are tougher sourcing rules than they have at the ''New York Times'' and the ''Washington Post'', and let's face it, that is now what people are coming to us for. They want to know what is going on with their favorite show, and god knows we have spoiler warnings everywhere to protect those who don't want to know. Most major newspapers have the "three source rule," which means all or part of what you write needs to be covered by three independent sources. We have that in many cases but are sitting on our hands and not writing the info. The "overview" section we do have for the episodes is not really an overview but a collection of speculation from various sources. If Ron Moore said something at a conference three months ago, we treat it as a grand pronouncement ex cathedra even though three months is a long time and a lot of things can change in TV at the last moment. But we have photos of scenes shot (and published!) and we are not writing what is clearly in them. Something is very screwed up here. No journalistic or editorial operation should be operating this way, being so skittish and chicken s--t about things that any reasonable person can conclude are true. We are a month from the start of Season 3, and Battlestar Wiki is lagging way behind other sources, on the Web and elsewhere, about what will be happening in the new season. We need to grow some brass ones, and write what we know. The whole rest of the world is writing about what will be happening starting Oct. 6. We have decided to wait until after it happens. That's not authoritative; that's stupid. --[[User:Elach|Elach]] 02:31, 6 September 2006 (CDT)
:I think you missed the point of what we are. We are guide to BSG. Not a news source. We collect, eveluate the source. We write only facual information on the show. Most of the information on this page has a cite along with it making it true. We knew a long time ago Anadama Plummer was a guest star because of the podcast link, but we didn't sepculate on the plot because production and recordings change sometimes days before airing. --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 02:44, 6 September 2006 (CDT)

== First act up on scifi.com ==
The 1st act of this episode is on the website and some of the speculation is right and some is wrong from the transcript that got circulated earlier this year. Obvious an early draft. In any case, I think that things can be added from this cut from their website which I would like to start after I stop watching this thing over and over and over...and oh by the way, I gotta work to. Maybe I'll make my contributions in a few hours. -- [[User:Straycat0|Straycat0]] 12:47, 04 October 2006 (AST)

Did anyone else notice that the credits said Candice McClure and not Kandyse McClure? Apparently she had been credited as Candice in some roles earlier in her career but as far as I remember, she has always been credited as Kandyse on Battlestar Galactica. The Sci Fi site still lists her as Kandyse. What gives? Is this just another slip-up on the part of the people in charge of onscreen text? (Remember the problem with Margaret "Racetrack" Edmondson in the end credits?) They also spelled Helo's full name incorrectly on the humorous video blog that showed the effect that the Peabody Award had on David Eick. Helo's real name was incorrectly shown as Karl Agation with an "i". [[User:123home123|123home123]] 18:09, 04 October 2006 (EDT)

:I'm going to have to look into that credit issue later. I put a summary in for what was shown on Scifi.com. I hope I did it in the most correct way. Feel free to make modifications where needed. -- [[User:Straycat0|Straycat0]] 15:53, 04 October 2006 (AST)

:Thanks to Shane, Peter Farago, Spencerian, and Noneofyourbusiness for editing my additions. This is my first time at adding major content to an episode page outside of the The Resistance Webisodes page so I was just letting it flow without worrying about format. Though, I am particularly happy that you all left my use of the terms "skinjobs" and "chromejobs". I felt that this was appropriate from the point of view of the characters involved. -- [[User:Straycat0|Straycat0]] 21:31, 04 October 2006 (AST)

Request that analysis section is deleted! The comments are not analytical and instead seem rather speculative, amounting to nothing which is noteworthy.-- [[User:jxh487|jxh487]]
:Committing an act of vandalism on the main page isn't going to help your case. [[User:Noneofyourbusiness|Noneofyourbusiness]] 17:06, 5 October 2006 (CDT)
:Jxh487, since the episode has not yet aired, the information is the best official data available. This will last here for one more day in the US, where it will likely be replaced. As the previous user stated, don't vandalize a page to prove a point, please. --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 17:14, 5 October 2006 (CDT)
::Yes, the episode(s) will probably prove or disapprove both points. --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 17:26, 5 October 2006 (CDT)
:::I want to add back the note telling about this act being played on the website before the airing on TV because I think it is a significant marketing innovation that should be documented, an innovation as important to record as the plot line in the summer. Thoughts?--[[User:Straycat0|Straycat0]] 19:43, 9 October 2006 (CDT)

== Speculation? ==

''It is worth noting that in "Exodus, Part II", Ellen betrays Saul in some fashion. Therefore, her motives are presently unknown.''

How can we put this up based on Overview? --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 12:18, 6 October 2006 (CDT)
:We shouldn't. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 12:31, 6 October 2006 (CDT)

frak the cylons. the human race will ultimately survive. just seen the episode. pretty cool yet it not reveals ellens intentions so we shouldnt. 06:31, 7 October 2006 (CDT)
:Her intentions are pretty clear. She will protect Saul at all costs. --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 06:54, 7 October 2006 (CDT)

==Oracle Selloi==

I didn't see Amanda Plummer at all in Occuprice, and her name wasn't in credits. Either her scene got deleted, or she'll be appearing in a later episode (more likely, I think). I'm taking her out as a "Special Guest." [[User:Alpha5099|Alpha5099]] 12:25, 7 October 2006 (CDT)
:From the teaser, it seems she'll be appearing in Exodus. BTW, "Occuprice" doesn't make much sense as Precipice ends on a "pice" instead of a "price". A better merger would be Occupice. [[User:Noneofyourbusiness|Noneofyourbusiness]] 21:05, 7 October 2006 (CDT)
::I noticed that too. But the title comes from on high (ie Ron Moore's blog). I realize he probably just mistyped, but I've gotten used to calling it that. The "-pr-" has a better cadence, in my opinion at least. [[User:Alpha5099|Alpha5099]] 21:33, 7 October 2006 (CDT)

:::I'm hoping to see this character; we have so little information on the nature of [[oracle]]s. --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 13:19, 9 October 2006 (CDT)

== Survivor count ==

Did anyone else notice the lack of a survivor count during the starting credits? -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 14:23, 8 October 2006 (CDT)
:I'm guessing that they didn't want to bother, because the body count is moving too fast, and the humans are all split up to boot. --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 13:19, 9 October 2006 (CDT)
:: That's my assumption as well, right now. I imagine that after the exodus they might resume the count, at least in some form, provided Roslin ever becomes president again. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 14:04, 9 October 2006 (CDT)
::: I think that the reason is they tell the story from a point of view of the characters not from a God-view (or gods-view in their case) of the overall story - meaning, somebody was keeping track of the population count and they just put that info up front for us. And the person who kept track of the population count was always Roslin. Remember, Roslin always kept the population count up on that wallspace and when Baltar became president he replaced it with his own portrait. Now, with the population split up and Roslin no longer in a place of central control, there's nobody keepin a hard track on the population count so that info isn't available to us because that info isn't available to the characters. That's my take.--[[User:Straycat0|Straycat0]] 18:16, 9 October 2006 (CDT)
::::Season 2 used a gods-eye-view population count - early on in the season, it reflected deaths on Kobol that Roslin couldn't possibly have known about. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 18:44, 9 October 2006 (CDT)
:::::That might have been a flaw because it was my understanding that the survivor count was reflecting Roslin's survivor count.--[[User:Straycat0|Straycat0]] 19:40, 9 October 2006 (CDT)
::::::Your understanding is incorrect. See [[Survivor Count]] for a detailed breakdown including several deaths of which Roslin could not have been aware.
::::::There were a total of four people killed on Kobol (Karma, Tarn, Socinus, and Crashdown). The survivors are recovered at the end of "Fragged", but the count in "Resistance" is only decremented by one — presumably Crashdown, who did in fact die in the previous episode. This, along with a single-person decrement between "Scattered" and "Valley of Darkness" in which nobody died except Tarn (who was on Kobol) suggests that the survivor count was omniscient.
::::::Also keep in mind that Roslin was separated from her whiteboard from the end of "Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II" to the end of "Home, Part II", and would not have been privy to population statistics. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 19:52, 9 October 2006 (CDT)

== still missed in the summary ==

Thanks to the people on the english side, our summaries of Occupation and Precipice were probably the first ones, which were released in the internet in german language :o) But there are some things still missing in this both episodes: the diary of Roslin, the discussions between the both Adamas and with Dualla (weak Apollo with fat ash, find somebody who can, Pegasus will not participate), the discussion between Admiral Adama and Sharon Agathon (centurions cannot differenciate the copies), and the discussion of the Cylons at Colonial One (decreasing humankind, the opposition of Galactica-Sharon and Caprica-Six,, WE!! agree), Galactica-Sharons discussions with several humans and the shooting of Caprica-Six. It would be helpful, if the native english speakers could add this to the summaries and point out the real important informations, which were given. Thank you. -- [[User:Tirkon|Tirkon]] 16:13, 10 October 2006 (CDT)

== Show Caps ==

I got some relevent screencaps here: [[:md:User:Shane/gallery#Tue_Oct_10_19:26:58_EDT_2006|User:Shane/gallery#Tue Oct 10 19:26:58 EDT 2006]] --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 18:13, 10 October 2006 (CDT)

== Guest stars ==

Has anyone verified all the guest stars listed? I know many of these people were credited at the beginning of Occupation but this was only because Occupation and Precipice were combined into one super-episode. I don't think Rick Worthy (Simon) and Larissa Stadnichuk appeared in Occupation. They only appeared in Precipice. -- [[User:123home123|123home123]] 18:28, 12 October 2006 (EDT)
:I think it's based on what the episode shows rather than what we see. --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 17:08, 12 October 2006 (CDT)

Donnelly Rhodes and Erica Cerra are credited, but Cottle and Maya are absent from ''both'' episodes. Anyone have an idea as to which episode(s) they were supposed to be in? --[[User:Mars|Mars]] 22:30, 1 January 2007 (CST)
:It probably means that they shot scenes that were cut --[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 05:44, 2 January 2007 (CST)

== Leave the questions posed in the article! ==

We really should be following the format from the previous episode reviews on the site. Whenever a question was posed and an eventual answer is discovered, the editors in those articles didn't delete the question, they actually added pointers from the question to the Analysis section or notes. Someone else who will read these articles might ask the same questions and may have overlooked the "answers" as there are usually a lot of show notes and analysis. Please do us the courtesy of simply linking or pointing, instead of just off-handly deleting questions. This is a very strange article that it has NO questions at all. --[[User:LifeStar|LifeStar]] 09:36, 13 October 2006 (CDT)

:But this isn't just about questions in one episode answered further down the line. The answer to Anders's sickness is something that can be deduced from this episode alone. I don't see why it warrants so many bulletpoints. One point speculating that he might have gotten medicine from the Cylons is enough IMO (that might belong to Analysis then tho). The full hospital might not have been built yet, but why should that prevent the Cylons from distributing medicine by other means? --[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 09:53, 13 October 2006 (CDT)

::Concur. I'm not advocating the squelching of opinions, just that we should hash out the ideas out here on the talk, and then post what the consensus is. It's better for the article to read like there's a single voice, not like a message board. --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 10:11, 13 October 2006 (CDT)
:::Good point about the message board feeling. I already had the impression that those points read like a discussion on a forum, with a clear back and forth. Moreover some have a clear POV, with words such as "granted" and "I think". I removed those. Speculation has a place but it needs to be written from a neutral point of view --[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 10:17, 13 October 2006 (CDT)

God, no. Once a question has been answered conclusively it's been our tradition to move the material to analysis. I'm sorry if I was overzealous in my attempts to clean this page up, but this kind of four-level back-and-forthing is unacceptable. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 11:48, 13 October 2006 (CDT)

== How do we know that the two Cavils were really killed? ==

I posed the question of whether the two Cavils we've seen are the same ones fro Laying Down Your Burdens. This question was posed in the question section of that episode, and it was clear that no one had a clear answer. Roslin made the statement of throwing those two out of the airlock were off-handingly. It wasn't clear whether they lived or not. The reason I brought it up in this article is because it is very odd that we've only seen two Cavils amongst the leadership of the Cylons right now. We've seen a # of 5s, 6s, 8s, and 3s, 1 Simon, and 2 Cavils. It could be just luck of the draw, but I still believe the question is valid. If those two were the original ones we saw, considering that both of them are dressed in their priestly robes, some of the animosity towards humans from being locked up might be contributing to their harsh hands. --[[User:LifeStar|LifeStar]] 09:36, 13 October 2006 (CDT)
:In a deleted scene for Lay Down Your Burdens Part II, Tyrol says to Cally that they threw the two Cavils out an airlock to night before. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 10:10, 13 October 2006 (CDT)
::Good catch. In that case you should probably add it and remove the rest of the speculation since the deleted scene makes it pointless. --[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 10:15, 13 October 2006 (CDT)
::It then seems very strange to me that the two Cavils are both dressed as priests. In every other model of the Cylons that we've seen, their dress indicates what kind of function they perform. It is also the way the show indicates to us which Cylon is which. The Caprica-Six and Boomer are dressed in unique clothing in comparison to the other versions of them. Even Baltar's six is usually dressed in red to seperate her from the other Six's we've seen on the show. It is interesting that the scene was deleted, maybe it was for time, but then it's even stranger that the two Cavils (if they are new versions), are dressed like their counterparts.--[[User:LifeStar|LifeStar]] 10:16, 13 October 2006 (CDT)
:::I really don't think there's any room for speculation here. My impulse is still to delete the entire thing - does anyone besides LifeStar find this a fruitful line of inquiry? --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 12:30, 13 October 2006 (CDT)
::::Not really. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 12:54, 13 October 2006 (CDT)
:::Asking why the models are dressed the same might be of interest, but I find it extremely implausible, that the Colonials kept the Cavils alive on New Caprica until the Cylons arrived. It makes the most sense to assume they were killed --[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 13:50, 13 October 2006 (CDT)

== Now this is what I'm talking about ==

After reading the further edits and info posted in the article and discussion, it feels like we're gettint to the meat of the episode finally. I may be wrong about the Cavils, esp. the idea of them being kept on New Caprica does seem implausible, but it was good to flesh those ideas out. For Anders, he may have been given medicine by the Cylons, just n ot sure. Either case, I hope that we'll let the questions remain, and point out the answers, when we discover them, in the analysis section. More people who read these articles may ask the same questions and would like to know that there is a provided answer.--[[User:LifeStar|LifeStar]] 10:24, 13 October 2006 (CDT)

== Suicide Bombing ==
I don't know if this has been brought up in other episode discussions, but as foreign and repulsive as suicide bomgings are made to appear to the humans and cylons, this was not the first time since a Doral (#5) already committed this act. My hypothesis is that the Cylons have had intermittent communications with the Colonial Fleet, (#3) video. (which just made me wonder, future episode fodder...how did the undercover #3 get exposed?) Depending on whether he wanted to be resurrected/reincarnated with the bombing memories there may be a #5 with the bomber memories (future episode fodder - develop #5's character) [[User:Luis F. Gonzalez|Luis F. Gonzalez]] 16:11, 28 October 2006 (CDT)

== answer to Helo/Kat rank question ==

Sorry, but stating that Helo is still wearing "Lieutenant, s.g." insignia - or his old ones if you want to argue that we don't really know their meaning (which we do though) - is not speculation. They are clearly visible in several scenes. It's fact. For Kat we don't know. 
So maybe the answer wasn't written in the preferred format (link to future episode article), but it does exist --[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 03:19, 30 October 2006 (CST)

== HD Screencaps ==

So far the only screencap thats been used for this episode, or precipice was 'hope.jpg' which i've already uploaded the HR HDTV (960x528) version. It's a lot clearer than the iTunes one. However, there are no other caps to change so far - i think these articles would look a lot better with a few more caps, especially Precipice. I've got the HR HDTV version of this two parter, and i'll have the full 720p in a week or so, so if you lot can make up a list of caps you want - please let me know on my talk page. In the meantime, i'll see if there are any caps from these two eps that haven't been used yet and upgrade them - that okay? :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 13:12, 13 January 2007 (CST)

User talk:Fordsierra4x4

2007-01-09T16:26:18Z

Fordsierra4x4: /* More HDBits Invites Available! */

==Image tagging==
You should only mark images as "cropped" if they've been significantly cropped to focus in on a particular person or scene, or to get rid of an on-screen logo. A few pixels off either side needn't be mentioned. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 22:02, 7 May 2006 (CDT)

Aah, okay, gotcha. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 22:05, 7 May 2006 (CDT)

==Uploading images==
Can you please please please please please "upload a new version" of an image which you have a HD copy of rather than uploading in a new location. Otherwise it means there are duplicate copies of images and if we then delete the old image name then we lose all history behind it. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 02:42, 10 May 2006 (CDT)

:Aargh all this uploading is so complicated! Can i just make the screencaps and give them to someone else?! :P --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:59, 10 May 2006 (CDT)

:Please. It also saves us the trouble of redirecting every reference to the older image. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 22:30, 10 May 2006 (CDT)

::Okay, no problem - when i upload an image that i know already exists, i'll just 'upload a newer version' but the ones i added just a few minutes ago, i dont know if they exist or not - so i just uploaded them into wiki limbo! --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 22:34, 10 May 2006 (CDT)

:::Its all a bit of a mess now, we've got duplicated images all over the place now. *grumbles* Any ideas on how to fix this? Delete new images and upload them in place of old image location and revert page back to point to right image location? --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 05:50, 11 May 2006 (CDT)

:::WikiLimbo does not exist here. Any images that get uploaded but not linked in an article end up on the [[Special:Unusedimages]] page. I frequently check that report and post those images to [[Battlestar Wiki:Island of Misfit Images|the Island of Misfit Images]], where people hopefully check in every now and then for material to add to pages. (Feel free to do this yourself, though, if you're uploading an image and don't know where to put it.) Images that have been on the Island for a long time have been known to "disappear". I've been deleting dupe images that have ended up on unused images, if they had been replaced by some of Ford's HD pics.

:::I don't have any ideas on the "duplicate" situation. Maybe that's something we could bring up at the "Wanted Images" or maybe over at the Island? --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 07:00, 11 May 2006 (CDT)

:::Sorry if i seem to have caused a bit of a cock-up here, some of the images I capped & uploaded I didnt know already existed, some I did, hence the upload and subsequent replacement of the poorer quality/res images. However, as stated above, if an image is already pre-existing, i'll 'upload a newer version' rather than just capping & upping one to the island. As for 'Wanted Images' that would be mucho handy-o seeing as I have almost all of BSG now in HR HDTV (bar one ep) and knowing what to cap from what ep would be useful for me, and others. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 09:52, 11 May 2006 (CDT)
::::Desgraciadamente, the [[Battlestar Wiki:Requested Images]] and [[Battlestar Wiki:Characters#List of Characters wanting pictures|Requested Character Pics]] are pretty sparsely populated at present. --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 10:19, 11 May 2006 (CDT)

:::::If an image ''isn't'' preexisting, you should have a pretty clear notion of where it's going to be used. Please don't upload an image without linking it somewhere. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 11:08, 11 May 2006 (CDT)

Aaauuugh! I did it by accident people - uploaded an image that was pre-existing but i have an HD copy of it, however, mistakenly, i changed the destination name making it a file all of its own. Am i right in thinking that when i want to replace an image thats pre-existing i leave the destination filename as is? I'm still a little confused about that... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 19:00, 23 May 2006 (CDT)

:No biggie. If there's an existing version of an image, just click on the image to get to the image's "home page" and click the "Upload a new version of this file" link. I saved off your upload and did it that with the firewallbreech. That way we've got both versions available, and we don't have to mess with the links. It throws a warning about having the same image name when you go to save it, but that's the idea. Thanks for all your work with upgrading the images! --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 20:06, 23 May 2006 (CDT)

::Aaaah - all becomes clear. Cheers. I now have every single ep of BSG including the Mini in 1920x1080i :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 22:38, 23 May 2006 (CDT)
:::Cool i think you've got the hang of it now hehe but it would be nice if you also added timestamps of your screenshots too ^_^ HH:MM:SS --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 03:30, 24 May 2006 (CDT)
:::: Timestamps too? *sigh* :P --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 15:44, 24 May 2006 (CDT)
:::::Thats the policy ^_^ --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 03:10, 26 May 2006 (CDT)

==Images requiring upgrade...==
You mentioned somewhere what kind of images people wanted. Well heres something for you to start on...
* [[Battlestar Wiki:Requested Images]] - First of all theres the Requested Images page.
* [[:md:Category:Screen captures requiring upgrade]] - Then theres the list of images which are not HD or DVD quality. Most of those in that list are DVD captures of the original series so only worry about higher quality versions of the ones who truely need upgrading or are small in size dimensions eg [[:Image:Adamas.jpg]]
* [[:md:Category:Images with no tag]] - All these images have no tags at all, which usually means they are low quality. A lof of them are form Season 2 so will be hard to get high quality ones but theres also some season 1's there too
Hope that helps you if you are bored ^_^ --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 17:24, 14 June 2006 (CDT)
:Just finally got set up in my new flat - cable internet sucks. Will do more screencapping as well - and if someone could please tell me what ep that shot of colonial heavy 798/colonial one was in (the one where it was docking), i'd appreciate it because that REALLY needs upgrading. Check the history of the Colonial One article to see what i mean --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 19:54, 14 June 2006 (CDT)
::I'm pretty sure its the miniseries. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 03:23, 15 June 2006 (CDT)
::I'll check again, but if you could get a timestamp for it - that would help. I looked at the miniseries and Water and couldnt find a match... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:02, 16 June 2006 (CDT)

Okay - finally got my main PC online again after a disaster - so I can continue with my capping work. It's taken much longer than anticipated to get everything working once more! Sorry about the delay :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:19, 23 June 2006 (CDT)

==Battlestar GalactiSimpsons!==

Not sure if you've seen [http://community.livejournal.com/pantsketch/99256.html] already, but they're absolutely brilliant. Bring on the Matt Groening version of BSG :D
:Yeah i saw this a few weeks ago. Loving the Boomer pics :D --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] 10:25, 23 June 2006 (CDT)
::LOL!!!!!!!!!! --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 10:26, 23 June 2006 (CDT)

==Begging Shoes!==

Hey - if anyone has a working, but otherwise unused 5-port Ethernet Hub/Switch - please consider donating it to a worthy cause! I need to extend the DSL modem i have (SpeedTouch 510 - ICK!). Not sure if i can give much in return, but we'll see :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:46, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
:I might have something, but won't know until tomorrow (need to locate and test it). --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 18:01, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
::Oooh - that would be almightily cool - cause currently, i have to use the internet sat in/by the bathroom - the phone point is just outside it and the desk where my PC is on is a clear 20 feet away! :( --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 18:49, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
:::Need any cables? --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 20:34, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
::::I have a 300 meter roll of Cat5 and a crimp tool, but i've just moved, and i cant afford anything else. Cables i'm alright for, and i should have had a 5 port hub somewhere, but i think i left that in a box, in a basement, in the 2nd floor basement, in Brentford - i didnt think i'd need it at the time.... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:49, 27 June 2006 (CDT)
:::::You can probably pick one up for about a tenner online, it would cost almost that much to ship one to you. Unfortunatly the two that I have are being used at mates houses already :( --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 03:19, 28 June 2006 (CDT)
::::::That's why i'm asking for donations - i'm skint :p --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:51, 28 June 2006 (CDT)
:::::::email me at gouge at newriver dot org --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 07:13, 29 June 2006 (CDT)
::::::::Just did - and got a bounceback. Email me at Kai (underscore) Robinson (at) Hotmail (dot) com --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 07:31, 29 June 2006 (CDT)
::::::::BTW - Just want to add props to frankie, thanks man, you got me a router - Awww! :D --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:04, 12 August 2006 (CDT)

==Hybrid!==
Couldn't really think of where else to stash this - and I dont know if any/many of you have ever heard of Hybrid, but they're the best musical talent i've ever heard. If you've ever watched Top Gear, you'll have heard at least two or three of their pieces, and they have a few albums out at the moment that are available on Amazon. They're releasing another album in September - and there's a free track available to download (requires registering for, but simple, and takes seconds), if you think you're even vaguely interested - GET IT. Seriously - it's spectacular! Bear McCreary and these guys would make one hell of an album ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 15:22, 28 June 2006 (CDT)

:Reminder for anyone who cares - the Album is out on the 4th September! --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 07:47, 25 August 2006 (CDT)

==Supra for Sale==

Again, dont know if this allowed or not, but recent circumstances have caused me to put my beloved Toyota Supra up for sale. It's a black 1988 non-turbo. Comes with Road Tax and MOT until November 31st, 167500 miles on the clock. Grey cloth interior, CD Player, electric windows, climate control, cruise control, electric seats. Recently had a new set of rear tyres, new front brakes, front wheel bearing, clutch and radiator. Pictures and more details available upon request. Looking for offers over £400. Cheers :( --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:30, 4 July 2006 (CDT)
:Just fitted it with the digital climate control that finally arrived two months late, so now you'll have all the cool stuff if you get it... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 19:33, 10 July 2006 (CDT)
::Just replaced the Alternator as well... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 16:27, 17 July 2006 (CDT)
:::But... the steering wheel is on the wrong side. ;) --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 06:53, 19 July 2006 (CDT)
::::No, its on the Right side ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:31, 19 July 2006 (CDT)
::::Just wanna mention, its still for sale.... :( --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:03, 12 August 2006 (CDT)

==Shrink image==
Could you possibly minimuse the image in your profile a tad. 350 is a bit wide imo ^_^ --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 03:53, 17 July 2006 (CDT)
:Any better? :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 16:26, 17 July 2006 (CDT)
::Same to me... anyway.. you got any pic's of your monster machine? --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 16:43, 17 July 2006 (CDT)
::There - should keep even the biggest geeks happy :P --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:20, 25 July 2006 (CDT)
:::You didnt need to make it that much smaller lol but yeah its great now hehe --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 17:00, 17 July 2006 (CDT)

:::Erm as a matter of fact, i do have pics, although how do i make them thumbnail?
::::<nowiki>[[Image:High.jpg|thumb|??px|Caption]]</nowiki> --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 19:15, 18 July 2006 (CDT)

==HDBits Invite anyone?==

I've got one, maybe two invites for hdbits.org (as i'm a member there), and I was wondering, since a lot of HD BSG content is shared there, does anyone want an account there? Mainly looking for people that do screencaps as well as myself, although if god himself (joe) wants one, then i'll wangle something with the admins. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:30, 10 August 2006 (CDT)

Just checked - i have two available invites, and so far, no takers, which is odd.... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 11:19, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:Perhaps because the quality of the downloaded episodes is nowhere near watching it on a true big screen. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 12:17, 12 August 2006 (CDT)

::That not valid at all. 1280x720 HD Content is far better than you'll get on any DVD's, which are 720x480. These arent 350mb encodes either - each episode is 1.8gb in size, so dont think you're getting inferior quality in any way. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 15:28, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:::If no one else takes one, I will. I'm always looking for better resolution S2.5 eps for screen caps until the DVDs come out. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 16:45, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
::::Okay, sure. email me your address to invite, mine should be up there somewhere under 'begging shoes'. On another note, do people not realise that HD caps are of higher resolution than DVD's are? HD is the highest you're going to get! Also, HDBits has all of Season 1, Season 2 upto Ep 17 so far and adding them on a weekly basis. Oh, and the miniseries should be up there too. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:02, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::Thanks, I'll email you in a little bit. I know DVDs aren't as high quality, but they are convienent and don't take up 2 gigs a pop. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 17:13, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::What, doesnt everyone have 600gb of storage? Seriously though, although i keep my BSG on the hard disk, i do back them up to DVD - with the 720p's, usually 2eps per DVD, although the 1080i's just barely squeeze onto a single layer DVD+R. The ones i had before were 1920x1080i's that I downscaled to 700mb 960x540 HR-HDTV XviD's, these new ones are full res 1280x720p MPEG-4 AVC MKV's. I hate the container format, but AVI cant have AVC inside :/ --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:16, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::::Okay, I sent you the e-mail. I don't have much HD space, need to clean out some anyway now to fit an episode or two on it. Plus, I don't have a DVD-R drive, just a CD-RW. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 17:25, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::::Invite sent, I still have one left though for anyone that wants it. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:29, 12 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::::::Got it, thanks. --[[User:Talos|Talos]] 17:41, 12 August 2006 (CDT)

Okay - for anyone that wants to join HDBits, you dont need an invite for the next 24 hours or so - they've opened up their signups for the next day or so TOPS, after that, it's invite only. Should anyone miss the open signup, i still have one more invite left. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 09:03, 15 August 2006 (CDT)

While tecnically speaking HD video on a PC is of higher quality in reality its not. Viewing movies on a PC using a monitor is never as good visually than seeing it on a big screen especially when most avi's touted as HD are actually highly compressed with lots of artifacts. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 09:18, 15 August 2006 (CDT)

:I have to disagree with you, because thats totally false. Where I get my screencaps from is exactly the same as its broadcast - ie, in x264/AVC at 6.0 Megs/sec Data Rate with the original AC3 5.1 Audio (Hence the large filesize of 1.8+ GB) - so there is *NO* difference in the quality. You may however be thinking about downscales or re-encodes of the original HD source, such as my original 960x540's. They had been transcoded from the original 1920x1080i MPEG2 source, and turned into 960x540 XviD's. That did cause compression and a reduction in size. However, the 720p copies i currently have, as i have stated before, are the original transport streams, simply added to a container (Matroska, not AVI), no transcoding done at all.

:If you were to watch the 720p content on a 26" Widescreen, vs the 720p content on a standard 1280x1024 LCD Flat Panel, there would be zero difference between them, other than the 26" Widescreen would be larger, and you would be able to more easily pick out compression artefacts. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 09:43, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
::Perhaps because I generally sit less than arms length away from my monitor and several meters from my 32" TV i noctice artifacts more on a PC than on a TV? --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 10:03, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
:::I would guess thats why, yes. However, is your 32" TV 1366x768 resolution or less? If its less (standard def 16:9), then the picture gets downscaled to fit, and you'll see a quality *increase* as opposed to the PC, where its 1280x1024, scaled to fit a 1280x720 picture. You notice the same if you're trying to play back a 1920x1080i picture on a monitor like that. at 100%, it looks grainy and you can pick bits out. Downscaled, it looks great. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:31, 15 August 2006 (CDT)

:Of course not to mention that downloading the movies is illegal because it breaks the copyright law. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 09:20, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
::Well there is that, although some might argue that as its being broadcast, its no different that letting someone borrow a recording of it, seeing as no money is exchanging hands. Then again, i'm not a copyright expert and i dont have time for the in's and out's of it. I made an offer to people for an invite to HDBits, not for any spedific content, although i *did* advertise that it was available. People can do whatever they want with the accounts they create. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 09:43, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
:::You can argue whatever you like but the fact remains that downloading the copies is illegal we all know it is hehe. However, so long as you don't post the direct links to any torrents here I dont see a problem with you inviting people :) --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 10:00, 15 August 2006 (CDT)
::::Now you see why i worded the invite so carefully? Also, i wasn't arguing, just stating that some people *might* argue :P --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:31, 15 August 2006 (CDT)

==Oddness with Uploads==

Erm, i think this might just be due to the fact that the site is undergoing changes, but i'd like to make sure. Trying to upload pictures, so as usual, i click on the 'upload file' link and it says i'm not logged in. Okay, fine, so i try and log in and....i dont exist?? Problems behind the scenes still? --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 13:49, 22 August 2006 (CDT)

So....can we upload files yet? And also, could you change the background of the edit window from red back to black? --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 07:45, 25 August 2006 (CDT)
:You need to register to upload images seperatly on the mediawiki. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 08:00, 25 August 2006 (CDT)
:You have to register on the new wiki. Different databases. Just do the same name so at a later time.. I can re-link everyone to their image. [[md:Main Page|Media Wiki]] There is also a cool programed named "[[md:Battlestar Wiki Media:Commonist|Commonist]]" --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 08:02, 25 August 2006 (CDT)

==Haus Party==

Time for a haus party! ;-)--[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 13:59, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:She's a brick... '''haus'''. Dah duh duh. --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 14:01, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:I don't think I can attend. Going to the UK is a long trip. --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 14:02, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
::Missing out on the Barbecue then Mr Froebel :p
::We're all going to get piss ass drunk, do stupid things eat food etc. Oh and there *will* be drunk slutty ho's there for all to enjoy. Except me. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:18, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:::You would have to provide soda for me to attend. :) --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 14:29, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
::::I provide drunk slutty ho's and all you want is soda?! Pepsi & Schloer will be available. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:30, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::Not too much of a drinking person. I have to occually specially drink in which I might have one or two. But that's my limit. :) I think the "married" men and if any "married" women of the wiki would have to stay away from the ho's. lol --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 14:36, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::Drink! The cause of and solution to all of life's problems ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 17:22, 22 August 2006 (CDT)
:::::::Free drink, free food, free girls... where... when??????!!!!!!!! lol --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 08:14, 25 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::::Erm, dates are undecided, but where = Palmers Green ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:41, 3 October 2006 (CDT)
:::::Private video link for us non-{{flag|UK}} folks? --[[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 08:16, 25 August 2006 (CDT)
::::::Possibly, all depends on if BT can pull their finger out of their ass in the meantime and get us that cool wifi hub & phone setup... --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:09, 25 August 2006 (CDT)

== Welcome Back ==
Need a flatmate?--[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 20:32, 3 October 2006 (CDT)

:Hehe - while i'd say yes, we've already got one more than the tenancy agreement says in the twilight zone room (so named cause its an odd shape and looks incorrect). As of January though - this may change. Thinking of emigrating to the UK then? :p --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 20:40, 3 October 2006 (CDT)

::Anything to get away from the wifey ;). --[[User:Gougef|FrankieG]] 06:45, 4 October 2006 (CDT)

== More HDBits Invites Available! ==

Thanks to my efforts in the HDBits.org community, i've been given a fair few invites to hand out. Talos took one last time - anyone else want an invite? Shane? Spencerian? ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 08:35, 6 January 2007 (CST)
:Still got 5 left if anyone wants one :) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:41, 7 January 2007 (CST)
:: I guess I'll ask for one. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 10:50, 7 January 2007 (CST)
:::Shove one my way and ill take a look, thanks. Need to put my HD TV to use somehow... --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 12:34, 7 January 2007 (CST)
::::Done and Done - both invites sent to the addresses on your user pages. I'm also the one seeding the big Season 2 pack in 720p MKV. Got two more invites left if anyone wants em! --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 13:01, 7 January 2007 (CST)
::::: Thank you. :-) --[[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 21:44, 7 January 2007 (CST)
::::::Ta from me too :) --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 03:34, 8 January 2007 (CST)
:::::::Did the paid of you find any goodies there? ;) --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 10:26, 9 January 2007 (CST)

User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.

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==Scifipedia==
Hey, Joe, if you look over at the [[BW:WQ|Quorum]], you'll see the discussion on how Sci-Fi's very own Wiki has been stealing some of their info from us here at Battlestar Wiki. --[[User:BklynBruzer|BklynBruzer]] 21:22, 24 October 2006 (CDT)

== Hi again from Wikia ==

Hi Joe,

I saw the discussion about hosting, it sounds like you decided to try something else for now. Best of luck with the adbrite tools. If it is of any value, we'd be happy to discuss hosting you with the following if you ever change your mind 
* Ads only on content pages for registered users (not on talk, history, edit, etc) if that makes the site cleaner and faster loading.
* Offering attribution, Youtube, easier photo uploading (try our image button), polling, mapping and a bunch of other extensions that have improved functionality
* Links from the wikia home page to help you grow

That said, I respect the desire to build what you have, so best of luck with a great site - I'm a fan of the show and of your work.

[http://world.wikia.com/wiki/User:Gil Gil] @ Wikia

: Hi Gil! Thanks for your kind words! My team and I will look into the features you've mentioned above. You also mentioned something about a link from the Wikia home page. We can still do this, if you'd be willing. Basically, we would add you to our "Friends" box on our main page and you can link to us from the Wikia main page. Would this be feasible? Obviously, if something changes, I'll let you know. Thank you, again. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 10:24, 30 November 2006 (CST)
::Those are some really cool features, perhaps we could look into implementing a few of them here. I still have lots of concerns about moving to Wikia however, there would be a big increase in adverts on the whole wiki and of course if the site got popular enough to make a profit, you wouldn't see a penny of that Joe. I worry about the overall loss of control. The only real benefit is an already existing massive database of users already signed up and the advertising on a popular site. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 11:40, 30 November 2006 (CST)

== Welcome ==

Thanks for the welcome --[[User:Trödel|Trödel]] 10:45, 6 December 2006 (CST)

==Requested Pages==
Joe, I don't think you should create requested pages if you don't have anything to fill them with. The red links encourage people to start articles - they don't see that nothing's there, they have no reason to contribute anything. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 01:43, 14 December 2006 (CST)
:The {{tl|requested}} tag however adds things to the [[Battlestar Wiki:Community Portal|Community Portal]], which people can then see to add pages for. By adding the requested tag things are actually listed rather than only appearing on the "broken links" page --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 03:50, 14 December 2006 (CST)
::[[Special:Wantedpages]] serves the same function, and is the better choice, IMO. --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 14:00, 14 December 2006 (CST)
: Actually, the reason for ''requesting'' (as opposed to merely linking and thus having to deal with the "red link" effect) is for the benefit of [[Battlestar Wiki:Tasks]]. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 17:30, 14 December 2006 (CST)
::And why is this worth losing the red links? --[[User:Peter Farago|Peter Farago]] 06:00, 15 December 2006 (CST)
:::I think that having a list of pages wanted on the community portal might entice people to actually create those pages rather than wading though the red links. The majority of the red links are French anyway or direct links to images. --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 06:47, 15 December 2006 (CST)
:::As Mercifull rightfully points out, a majority of the red links are mainly links in articles being translated, as well as defunct image and talk pages that do not exist yet. Also, [[Special:Wantedpages]] isn't particularly user friendly for those uninitiated in the ways of the wiki, and I say that viewing the wantedpages listing using a "customer" or non-technical user POV. The wantedpages feature on Mediawiki is very much structured to be used by the veterans or wiki-inclined. The ultimate goal is to make things as user friendly as possible. Any articles that '''really''' need to be created are deeply buried in the 700+ red links on that page. On a related note, I've noted that [[MemoryAlpha:Special:Recentchanges|Memory Alpha's RC page]] has a brief task list at the top. I feel that we would only benefit from having something similar as well. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 15:54, 15 December 2006 (CST)

In response to the above discussion, I've started the [[Battlestar Wiki:Think Tank/Red Link Policy|Red Link policy discussion at the Think Tank]]. Please post any comments to the [[Battlestar Wiki talk:Think Tank/Red Link Policy|appropriate talk page]]. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 17:31, 15 December 2006 (CST)

==Thanks for the Welcome==

Thanks for the welcome Joe. Thanks for an amazing wiki and Battlestar source! It was this awesome wiki that actually inspired me to start a new wiki. [[User:TARDIS|TARDIS]] 15:09, 18 December 2006 (CST)
: Hi TARDIS! Have a link to the wiki? -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 15:55, 18 December 2006 (CST)

:: Its the Red Dwarf wiki http://reddwarf.wikia.com. We're fast approaching 100 articles! [[User:TARDIS|TARDIS]] 19:43, 19 December 2006 (CST)

==Show/Hide==
Is there a problem with the show.hide function? I trie dot add it to the [[Video game]] page and it works in the preview but not in the actual article? --[[User:Mercifull|Mercifull]] ([[User talk:Mercifull|Talk]]/[[Special:Contributions/Mercifull|Contribs]]) 04:19, 19 December 2006 (CST)
:I think javascript is disabled by default for most articles. That may be the issue. --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 07:37, 19 December 2006 (CST)
:Odd, it seems to work fine for me. I'll look into it. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 15:26, 19 December 2006 (CST)
:Does your browser have javaScript enabled? -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 15:43, 19 December 2006 (CST)

== New Admins Needed? ==
What's you're feeling on the admin count? I've got my eye on a [[User:Serenity|potential candidate]], but wondered if there was currently a need to recruit some. --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 10:28, 22 December 2006 (CST)
:O_o --[[User:Serenity|Serenity]] 10:44, 22 December 2006 (CST)
:We have, what--three admins on leave? Might make sense to add one more. --[[User:Spencerian|Spencerian]] 10:38, 22 December 2006 (CST)
::Man... it seems like forever since the last RFA. I barely remember how those go. If the consensus is to add one I'd most likely work up the RFA page after Christmas, possibly even after the new year (just so it doesn't seem like we're trying to "sneak" it through). --[[User:Steelviper|Steelviper]] 10:42, 22 December 2006 (CST)
:I have no issue with this. Actually, with Day on (seemingly) indefinite leave, we may need to find someone to fill his spot. -- [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]] [[User talk:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|So say we all]] - [[Battlestar Wiki:Site support|Donate]] 11:57, 22 December 2006 (CST)
::Yeah, I've been wonering what happened to Day. --[[User:BklynBruzer|BklynBruzer]] 19:06, 23 December 2006 (CST)
::I'll be back once my internet installed Jan 4th at my new place, but time is going to be limited due to job. So I am going to stay LOA, but still be around until everything is settled. [[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 22:43, 23 December 2006 (CST)
:::I guess the consensus is it's time for a new [[Mop Boy]]? --[[User:BklynBruzer|BklynBruzer]] 00:21, 24 December 2006 (CST)

== Gtalk for a sec ==

About the blog. [[User:Shane|Shane]] ([[User_Talk:Shane|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/Shane|C]] - [[Special:Editcount/Shane|E]]) 16:39, 5 January 2007 (CST)

== Account ==

Emailed the invite to your address in your profile Joe. --[[User:Fordsierra4x4|Fordsierra4x4]] 14:22, 7 January 2007 (CST)

User talk:Fordsierra4x4

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