User talk:Moonracer

Welcome
Hi, welcome to ! Thanks for your edit to the House Frey page.

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Enjoy your editing and please leave a message on my talk page if I can help with anything! QueenBuffy (talk) 12:59, January 14, 2017 (UTC)

Prepositions
I'm sorry if English isn't your primary language, but you've been making some preposition mistakes.

I know that in Latin, "in" can mean both "within" and "atop". English "on" strictly means "atop". You've been writing things like "Jon said this on the third novel", "On the fourth novel, this happened". Books only use "in" instead of "on". I hope this helps.--The Dragon Demands (talk) 00:57, July 23, 2017 (UTC)

House Strong Extinct?
I saw you recently added the members of House Strong alive in A Song of Ice and Fire and was wondering if you knew why House Strong is considered "extinct" if members of it are still alive? I have not read the books and don't know if they provide an explanation since if there are members still alive, wouldn't that mean the House is exiled, not extinct?

Thanks, Ser Shield McShield (talk) 19:13, March 12, 2018 (UTC)

Hi Ser Shield McShield,

I copied that information from the ASOIAF wiki, after checking its correctness in the books.

The house is indeed extinct. Note that the sentence says "The known Strongs during...", not "The known members of House Strong". The first two are perhaps members of House Strong (we know the third is definitely not) in exile, but it is uncertain, since in the free companies a man can call himself whatever he chooses.

Should the sentence "The known Strongs..." be rephrased for clarifying that point? Or should the whole paragraph be deleted completely? Moonracer (talk) 05:59, March 13, 2018 (UTC)

Don't delete the whole paragraph since maybe one of these Strongs shows-up in the show when the Golden Company does. Instead, please clarify that the Strongs in the books are not considered from House Strong and so House Strong is considered extinct.

Thanks, Ser Shield McShield (talk) 22:35, March 13, 2018 (UTC)

Done. Moonracer (talk) 06:27, March 14, 2018 (UTC)

Thanks for making the clarification. Looks good.

Ser Shield McShield (talk) 18:54, March 14, 2018 (UTC)

Thanks!
Thanks for correcting those errors I made - for some reason, I confused those two events (Bran's fall/catspaw assassin) and my brain completely blanked out there. Thank-you so much for your diligence and your checking for accuracy of events (including the participants of the mutiny at Castle Black). I appreciate it and I apologize for my errors in writing :)

--Adrianacandle (talk) 05:42, May 17, 2018 (UTC)

You're welcome. :-) Moonracer (talk) 06:11, May 17, 2018 (UTC)

Pointing out my errors
"Wrong. Sam and Jon do not discuss the ice spiders"

[//gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Ice_spiders?diff=375380&oldid=361174 https://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Ice_spiders?diff=375380&oldid=361174]

Excellent work, ser.

...for several months you've been on the short list of regular editors I'd want to promote up to be new Administrators - of course, if you want the job. It is a lot of work and responsibility. But it would allow you to edit the pages we protect.

--The Dragon Demands (talk) 17:31, June 18, 2018 (UTC)

I accept. Thank you very much for the promotion! :-) Moonracer (talk) 05:01, June 19, 2018 (UTC)

Well I have to run it by the other Admins first, as a formality. I can't imagine they'd object.--The Dragon Demands (talk) 14:17, June 20, 2018 (UTC)


 * No objections here. - 15:51, June 20, 2018 (UTC)

May I ask when will my promotion come into effect? I would like to contribute more to the wikipedia, starting by editing the locked pages. Moonracer (talk) 14:52, July 20, 2018 (UTC)

Administrator status
Do you swear fealty to Game of Thrones Wiki and George R.R. Martin, in peace or war, living or dying, from this hour henceforth, until death takes you, or the world end? --The Dragon Demands (talk) 16:20, August 2, 2018 (UTC)

I solemnly swear. Moonracer (talk) 14:02, August 3, 2018 (UTC)

[Punches Moonracer, hard]

Then may that be the last blow you receive that goes unavenged. You knelt a child, rise an Administrator.--The Dragon Demands (talk) 23:10, August 9, 2018 (UTC)

Creating a new link
Hello, I was wondering how to create a link to another page while editing one? Only I couldn't figure out how to do that when I was editing the Janos Slynt page.--Stuart Wells (talk) 21:43, August 21, 2018 (UTC)

Please be more specific: do you wish to turn a word (or a phrase) in the page into a link, so when it is clicked on - it directs to another page, similarly to the highlighted words in the first line in the "Background" paragraph?

Or do you wish to add a link to the reference list in the bottom of the page?

BTW, next time, please open a new thread (I added the headline "Creating a new link" above your post in order to separate this thread from the former). Moonracer (talk) 04:57, August 22, 2018 (UTC)

I mean I mentioned Gendry on the Janos Slynt page but couldn't figure out how to create a link to the Gendry page. --Stuart Wells (talk) 14:43, August 22, 2018 (UTC)

So how do I create a link to the Gendry page on the Janos Slynt page?--Stuart Wells (talk) 14:45, August 22, 2018 (UTC)

You do not need to, because in the section "Season 2", first paragraph, the name Gendry already contains a link to his page. It is unnecessary to make similar links of further mentionings of Gendry's name - one per page is enough.

In order that you know how to make links in future editing, here is the simplest way: I hope it helps. If you have further questions, I'd be glad to help. Moonracer (talk) 15:12, August 22, 2018 (UTC)
 * Press the "edit" of the specific section where you wish to make the link
 * Mark the word(s) you wish to make a link of
 * In the left upper corner, press the "Add link" icon (the third from the left)
 * In the field "Target page or URL", write the title of the page to which you wish to make the link. You have to write it exactly as the title is written at the top of the target page, including capital letters. For instance, if you write "Battle of the blackwater" - it will not be accepted, since the word Blackwater is written with capital B in the title of the page
 * It is not necessary to write a different text in the field "Text to display". It is up to you to leave it that way or write anything you see fit
 * Once you get the message "Page exists", press OK.
 * Press the "Publish" button.
 * That's it. The link is created.
 * After the edited page is uploaded, check the color of the word with the new link: if it is blue - you have made the link correctly; if it is red - something was done incorrectly. Edit it again.

OK, thank you.--Stuart Wells (talk) 17:23, August 22, 2018 (UTC)

You're welcome. Moonracer (talk) 04:28, August 23, 2018 (UTC)

Spam
See reply at the bottom of Thread:37463. TessaVarzi (talk) 10:33, September 27, 2018 (UTC)TessaVarzi

Special:Contributions/วิทวิน_ทำดี is at it again. See reply at bottom of Thread:42722. Recommend permablock since users only purpose for being here is quite clear (Posting spam). TessaVarzi (talk) 06:47, September 28, 2018 (UTC)TessaVarzi

I will see to that. Moonracer (talk) 11:44, September 28, 2018 (UTC)

Special:Contributions/Seomelon06 spam edits with links leading to casino type websites here Thread:59615, here Thread:59593, here Thread:57951 (See bottom of Thread:57951), here Thread:59511. TessaVarzi (talk) 15:49, September 28, 2018 (UTC)TessaVarzi

TessaVarzi, I appreciate you help to keep the wikipedia clean, but you do not need to notify whenever a spammer, who is already watched by administrators, posts a spam. The first time is enough. Moonracer (talk) 12:58, September 29, 2018 (UTC)

Military strength
I'm going to create the page again (mainly with better references), but I'm going to ask you the favor that you do not bite so much and give me time to correct errors that users notice.Jon Humbert (talk) 22:33, October 25, 2018 (UTC)

It seems you have not taken heed of my criticism of your page.

As I repeatedly told you: you must create, edit and proofread - especially proofread - the whole page before you re-post it.

The correct order is not to post a page, wait till other users comment about errors, and then fix them.

You cannot post a page full of errors, as you did twice, and expect other users to perform the proofreading for you. If you cannot or refuse to do so - do not post it at all.

You have disobeyed my instructions. Now you leave me no choice but to delete the page and ban you. Moonracer (talk) 13:35, October 26, 2018 (UTC)

Sorry about that horror of mistakes on the king's landing page (and all the full stops)
Hey dude.

Thanks for telling me what to do with that page i made a mess of.

I have a lot of free time and I am enthusiatic about the show and the wikia in general, so I hope to stay here for a bit.

cheers.

Polisbil (talk) 01:18, October 30, 2018 (UTC)

You are welcome. If you need any guidance or assistance regarding this wikipedia, I shall be glad to help you.

Next time, when someone (not necessarily an administrator) posts a message in your personal talk page - it is preferable that you post your answer below it in your talk page, rather than in the talk page of the one who posted the original message. Moonracer (talk) 06:12, October 30, 2018 (UTC)

My Improper editions
I corrected what I could, I'm sorry I could not go beyond the linguistic barrier, I honestly think that both pages had problems of truth in front of the numbers that have MANY other pages (like Siege of Pyke or the liberation of Stones Hedge / Raventhree Hall)I would like to know if in the show the golden cloaks are duplicated in case of attack, apparently as in the books Jon Humbert (talk) 18:59, November 13, 2018 (UTC)


 * I have no idea what you meant in your message. Next time, please phrase your messages clearly. Moonracer (talk) 13:50, November 14, 2018 (UTC)

Please also look the talk of TDD and leave your opinion.Jon Humbert (talk) 19:13, November 13, 2018 (UTC)


 * OK. Moonracer (talk) 13:50, November 14, 2018 (UTC)

Ironborn Invasion of the North
I changed the infobox from "War" to "Event", which got rid of the "War" category. I also added links to the "Ironborn Invasion of the North" sub-category on the War of the Five Kings template. At some people, maybe we should create articles for the other campaign sub-categories in that template like "The Young Wolf's Campaign" and maybe a whole new infobox for said campaigns since they are actually more than one event. Shaneymike (talk) 15:58, November 22, 2018 (UTC)


 * Thanks a lot for fixing the category, Shaneymike. But now the problem is that half the infobox (not only the "conflict: War of the Five Kings" line) is not visible in the visual mode. :-(
 * Could you fix that? Maybe a new category/infobox of "campaigns" should be created?


 * That's a very good idea to create articles and new infobox for other campaigns. Moonracer (talk) 16:12, November 22, 2018 (UTC)


 * I left a message on Dragon's wall. Shaneymike (talk) 02:50, November 23, 2018 (UTC)

Apologies
Hey Moonracer,

I just wanted to apologize for putting the blocked user template on your userpage. That was meant for BOWSER. Sorry for making a mess. Shaneymike (talk) 18:43, December 22, 2018 (UTC)


 * Apology accepted, Shaneymike.


 * Could you please help me with the new template for the page "Ironborn Invasion of the North"? See my message in your talk page from December 18th. Moonracer (talk) 09:16, December 23, 2018 (UTC)

Spoilers
I want to apologize to you and any book-readers who haven't yet been fully caught up for the spoiler I added to House Cole, and to the mods for my awkward writing in articles. I'm not completely used to writing in wikis yet. ProtectorOfTheSevenKingdoms (talk) 13:32, January 20, 2019 (UTC)

That's OK. In my opinion, you have been doing a great work in this wikipedia, and your writing is by no means awkward.

In the future, before posting items that perhaps are still considered as spoilers (for instance, "Griff" and "young Griff"), I suggest you ask one of the top administrators whether it is permitted, like I did (see the thread "Updating pages of omitted characters and differences" in The Dragon Demands's talk page). Moonracer (talk) 14:44, January 20, 2019 (UTC)

Edmure Tully
So I have a quick question; why does it say he is/was the Lord Paramount of the Trident in the first paragraph, but then in the bio it says he is/was Lord Paramount of the Riverlands?

17:07, January 20, 2019 (UTC)

The titles have the same meaning (see the first paragraph of "Lord Paramount of the Trident" page). You may replace the latter phrase with the former in Edmure's page. Moonracer (talk) 06:54, January 21, 2019 (UTC)

Jaime Lannister
Does he get the small council nav box because he was the Lord Commander of the Kingsguard? 16:05, February 2, 2019 (UTC)

Yes. In "Kissed by Fire" it is mentioned that the Lord Commander of the Kingsguard has a seat in the small council. Moonracer (talk) 16:14, February 2, 2019 (UTC)

What do you think?
What do you think of this page I made Differences_between_books_and_TV_series_Master 12:14, February 12, 2019 (UTC)

Well, I do not think it is really necessary. IMO the category page is enough, since it already contains all those links (without the summaries).

BTW, you left out the differences page of season 7. Moonracer (talk) 12:21, February 12, 2019 (UTC)


 * Oh, okay.

12:23, February 12, 2019 (UTC)

Duplicate files
There are ten duplicate files here of a guy's face that serve no purpose. — Ser Eric of Arbor (talk) 18:58, February 15, 2019 (UTC)

I deleted them. Very weird.

Ser Shield McShield (talk) 19:37, February 15, 2019 (UTC)

In-universe vs. out-of-universe
As far as I could tell, we wrote from the framework of an "in-universe" perspective, somewhat, in articles (with the exception of some sections like the "Notes" on episodic articles or the "In the books" sections), hence why I removed the mentions of specific events not being shown on-screen on the Ironborn Invasion of the North. Is this not the case? Only asking for clarification. Reddyredcp (talk) 10:02, February 21, 2019 (UTC)

First of all, Reddyredcp, I appreciate that you fixed the infobox so now the list of battles is shown.

Now, to your question: I made the page because I wanted to explore and describe the invasion deeply. I felt it was necessary to describe the military actions which occurred off-screen because they were integral parts of the whole invasion, rather than write down only what happened on-screen. It also explains why no exact or approximate numbers are written in the infobox. Maybe I should have written them as footnotes, but there was no reason to delete them totally.

Many of the changes you did were fine, but there are several flaws in your editing: In the future, please refrain from overspecification when it is not necessary. Moonracer (talk) 12:07, February 21, 2019 (UTC)
 * The word "ironborn" should begin with a lowercase "i" (unless it is in the beginning of a sentence or as a headline). See the first footnote in the "Ironborn" page.
 * You have to distinguish between important and redundant details, for instance:
 * The Greyjoy Rebellion had some relevance to the invasion, but not so much that it should have been specified in such length as you did in the "Background" section. One sentence or two would have been sufficient.
 * We all know that Catelyn is Robb's mother. There was no need to specify their kinship.
 * It is not necessary to write each and every fact, like that Theon was baptized.

Okay, thank you, I will try to keep this all in mind. Reddyredcp (talk) 20:45, February 21, 2019 (UTC)

Testing a featured countdown to the season premiere in your Discussions
Hey Moonracer,

Since the wiki's two active bureaucrats The Dragon Demands and Greater good haven't been around to respond yet, I'm messaging you and two of the other recently active admins here on the wiki. We'd love to hear this community's thoughts so we can get this started as soon as possible, so I hope you can forgive me for being so pushy and leaving you all messages! Please see if you can discuss this with the other admins, if they're around and see what you think.

The question at hand is whether this community would like to help us test a new post type for Discussions: A featured countdown at the top of your Discussions to the season's premiere. This will be tied in with our new landing page experiment, Community Feeds.

Please find details on this on The Dragon Demands' user page.

The sooner we can discuss this with you all, the sooner the test could start, which we hope will help all Game of Thrones fans who are super excited for these new epic episodes! Mira Laime   (help forum | blog) 00:07, February 22, 2019 (UTC)

Hi Mira,

IMO it is a very good idea. I regret that I have a very limited knowledge about technical things, so I cannot help you with that.

The other active admisintrators (Ser Shield McShield, Shaneymike, Gotlvr87) know much more than I do. Perhaps they can help you. Moonracer (talk) 14:31, February 22, 2019 (UTC)


 * Ser Shield McShield has indeed responded, and it looks like we'll go ahead with this test. I hope the community will find this as fun as we think it'll be. Stay tuned - we'll let you know when the countdown is ready! Mira Laime   (help forum | blog) 01:02, February 23, 2019 (UTC)

Spam
I think this is spam, since it's promoting a website. — Ser Eric of Arbor (talk) 06:59, March 7, 2019 (UTC)

I am not sure it is a spam. I'll ask another administrator.

Thanks anyway for helping to keep the wikipedia clean. Moonracer (talk)

Theaters of the War of Five Kings
Hi,

Inline with the Ironborn Invasion of the North article, I was wondering if you believe articles should also be created for the other "theaters" of the War of the Five Kings? This would be more consistent and standardized, although I can also see it being unnecessary given that the ironborn invasion was largely "separate" from the rest of the War of the Five Kings, which was largely intertwined and connected. Thought it was worth discussing, at least. Thanks. Reddyredcp (talk) 04:53, March 11, 2019 (UTC)


 * I do not understand what you mean by "theaters". Are you suggesting to create articles for other campaigns which took place during the war, like Robb's campaign against the Lannisters? If that's what you mean, I believe it is a good idea.


 * In fact, Shaneymike and I discussed that with The Dragon Demands (see this link). Moonracer (talk) 06:15, March 11, 2019 (UTC)

Dyre Den
Hi, do you think we can treat Dyre Den as the seat of House Brune? In the books, House Brune of the Dyre Den is the main lordly branch of the family. --ProtectorOfTheSevenKingdoms (talk) 15:41, March 13, 2019 (UTC)


 * You are right, but note that according to the novels - Lothor Brune (the only member of the house who appears in the show) belongs to the cadet branch, House Brune of Brownhollow, and in the show there is no distinction between the branches. For this reason, I am not sure it will be correct to add Dyre Den to the infobox of the house. I suggest you consult with one of the other administrators. Moonracer (talk) 15:58, March 13, 2019 (UTC)

Season 8 support
Hey, I’m Brandon from Fandom. I’m hoping to talk with you and all the other active admins about some ideas we have for how we can support Game of Thrones Wiki during Season 8. Do you mind if I include you on an email with the rest of the admins to send you some of those ideas? If so does the email address in your account work best? - Brandon Rhea (talk) 20:17, April 9, 2019 (UTC)


 * Definitely, Brandon. I shall be glad to hear your ideas. The email address in my account is fine. Moonracer (talk) 05:19, April 10, 2019 (UTC)


 * Great! I sent the email to a few admins last night so I'll add you to the chain. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 15:13, April 10, 2019 (UTC)

Admin
Greetings. TheDragonDemands said he had made you admin and I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a bureaucrat here and don't think we've met. Anyway... welcome aboard and thank you for all your help! QueenBuffy 16:23, April 13, 2019 (UTC)


 * Thanks for your greeting, QueenBuffy. It is a pleasure to contribute to this great wikipedia, as a user and as an administrator. :-) Moonracer (talk) 17:13, April 13, 2019 (UTC)

Gallery vs Image Galleries
Just a heads up as I clean up the galleries. Image galleries such as "Gallery: Jon Snow" needs to be categorized with Image Galleries (and Gallery if you wish) only. Other categorized pages, like "Category:Image of Object" need only "Gallery and Images", not "Image Galleries" Since it isn't a gallery like the "Gallery: Samwell Tarly" pages. [//gameofthrones.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Gallery https://gameofthrones.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Gallery] - You will see ALL categories still here, so this change won't change too much. If you look at "[//gameofthrones.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Image_Galleries https://gameofthrones.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Image_Galleries]" You will now see that only the character and episode Image Galleries should be there. This just organizes it better. I've made the chances to the upload image rules for the Wiki. Let me know if this was too confusing or if you have questions. :) Now then, back to editing. QueenBuffy 16:04, April 16, 2019 (UTC)

Heartsbane
I wrote the section on Heartsbane for Season 8. Several fans spotted Jorah wearing the sword in the trailer. Note the scene where he's on his horse you can see Heartsbane's hilt. --SonOfZeus1200 17:31, April 16, 2019 (UTC)

First of all, you should have opened a new thread.

Second, did you actually see Sam handing Jorah the sword? That did not happen yet. What the fans refer to is a shot from a trailer. You cannot add information about things that may happen, based on guesses. Maybe Sam will hand the sword to someone else? Moonracer (talk) 17:42, April 16, 2019 (UTC)

8x01 Cast
Please can you fix the starring cast list on 8x01's page, some people are not in the correct order and Jacob Anderson hasn't been added.


 * You are correct. I'll see to that. Moonracer (talk) 13:35, April 17, 2019 (UTC)

Thank you! CoyoteDork (talk) 16:39, April 18, 2019 (UTC)


 * You're welcome. :-) Moonracer (talk) 14:20, April 19, 2019 (UTC)

Daenerys Targaryen
Hi. Could you re-add Daenerys Targaryen's categories? I think that they were wiped out when an image was added. I'd do it myself but it's locked (LOL). ABCXYZ12345678 (talk) 11:44, April 21, 2019 (UTC)


 * Done. Moonracer (talk) 13:49, April 21, 2019 (UTC)

Aegon Targaryen VI
Sam calls Jon Aegon Targaryen VI and I feel like we should add it. As much as I would like to do it myself, I can't as the page is locked.

Openminds (talk) 16:42, April 21, 2019 (UTC)


 * I am not sure it is time to add the full title to Jon's infobox, if that's what you meant. Maybe we should wait till Jon's true identity is announced in public in the show, in a formal manner. As unlikely as it seems, who knows, maybe "Young Griff" (I assume you read the books and know who it is) will suddenly show up? I prefer to leave it to the decision of the top administrators.
 * For now, I shall add what Sam said to "season 8" section in Jon's page. Moonracer (talk) 17:05, April 21, 2019 (UTC)


 * This reminds me: heraldry. Now that Jon knows 100% who he is, is it appropriate to add Targaryen heraldry? --Potsk (talk) 22:15, April 21, 2019 (UTC)

Threads
Is there a way to tag discussion threads for deletion, other than reporting it on an admin's talk page? This is spam, btw. — Ser Eric of Arbor (talk) 14:44, April 23, 2019 (UTC)


 * Yes. At the right bottom corner of the thread, press "More", then "Remove", fill the field and mark the "Notify an admin" box. Moonracer (talk) 14:53, April 23, 2019 (UTC)


 * Hmm, it doesn't have that feature for me. The only options are "History" and "View Source". — Ser Eric of Arbor (talk) 15:31, April 23, 2019 (UTC)


 * I see. Maybe the aforementioned feature is available for administrators only. Well, I guess there is no other option but to report it on an admin's talk page. I'll erase that thread.
 * Anyway, thanks for helping to keep the wiki clean. Moonracer (talk) 15:35, April 23, 2019 (UTC)

Sockpuppet
CerseiiLanisterr is a sockpuppet of CerseiBaratheon --Potsk (talk) 00:26, April 27, 2019 (UTC)


 * What makes you think so? Moonracer (talk) 15:57, April 27, 2019 (UTC)


 * Makes the same edits. Badly-placed, uncategorized, and unlicensed images and putting Season 8 in character appearances purely based on "rumors" --Potsk (talk) 16:19, April 27, 2019 (UTC)


 * In view of the last edits that user did, I believe you are correct. User blocked. Moonracer (talk) 15:47, April 29, 2019 (UTC)

Hmmm, same user?
I'm not sure honestly. So far the edits don't look too "troll-like", but we should keep an eye on her. I warned her about uploading image and our policy on how to. If that is ignored over and over again, I'd have a good feeling that it is indeed the same person. I hate when we have to "keep an eye out" for someone... like we really have time for that. LOL. QueenBuffy 18:42, April 27, 2019 (UTC)


 * In view of the last edits that CerseiiLanisterr did, exactly the same violations CerseiBaratheon was warned not to perform, I believe it is the same user. I blocked CerseiiLanisterr. Moonracer (talk) 15:51, April 29, 2019 (UTC)

Templates
Hello my fellow Knight. Are you any good at templates? I wanted to tinker around with the idea of tabbers above each infobox for each season to show each character (in my sandbox of course). Do you have any idea how to add those? QueenBuffy 14:43, April 28, 2019 (UTC)


 * Hi QueenBuffy,


 * I'm afraid not. When creating new articles, it took me ages to find the correct templates, add them to the articles and fill them, and managed to only with the help of fellow administrators. I have no idea how create or edit templates. :-( Moonracer (talk) 14:52, April 28, 2019 (UTC)
 * i figured it out :D I'll do it then show all the admins to see what you think :) QueenBuffy 35px-Pink_crown.png 14:57, April 28, 2019 (UTC)

Tabbers above infoboxes
Let me know what you think. I've done it here in my sandbox: SANDBOX INFOBOX TAB IDEA. Thanks! QueenBuffy 15:16, April 28, 2019 (UTC)


 * It is beautiful, QueenBuffy! :-) Moonracer (talk) 15:25, April 28, 2019 (UTC)
 * Thank you so much!!! I'll wait to get people's feedback. I didn't show all the admins, only the ones I figured were on enough to really care. lolQueenBuffy 35px-Pink_crown.png 15:27, April 28, 2019 (UTC)

Night King vs Dragonfire
Wait...did the Night King directly survive dragonfire during the Wight Hunt?--The Dragon Demands (talk) 17:01, May 1, 2019 (UTC)


 * Well, he stepped right through the flames and was unharmed. It was difficult to see whether he was among those who were directly engulfed by the dragonfire. Does it matter? Moonracer (talk) 05:04, May 2, 2019 (UTC)


 * In the Wight Hunt he didn't actually touch the fire. He repelled it, presumably by manipulating the temperature around him. --Potsk (talk) 06:41, May 2, 2019 (UTC)

Arya/Gendry impending edit war.
A new user, User:Robbstarksthot, is trying to change the lover statuses on Arya and Gendry’d page. An ignorant Gendrya fan most likely. I’ve reverted their edits with summaries, and posted on their message wall, but they decided to ignore the warnings and changed them back. Its an empending edit war and I’m wondering if there’s anything you can do to get them to stop. Openminds (talk) 04:45, May 7, 2019 (UTC)


 * Done. Moonracer (talk) 04:51, May 7, 2019 (UTC)

Nice, thanks. Hope they won’t be too butt hurt as the block expires after the show finishes. Lol Openminds (talk) 05:00, May 7, 2019 (UTC)

Infos needed
Hi! I'm Hypsoline from the Fandom Staff. Can I talk to you on Discord (my user ID is Hypsoline#7530) if you're using it or send you an email at the address associated with your Fandom account? Let me know! :) Hypsoline (talk) 15:58, May 7, 2019 (UTC)


 * Could you be more specific about what you wish to talk? Moonracer (talk) 16:50, May 7, 2019 (UTC)
 * Oh sorry, I got that wrong. I just wanted to give you more details. I won't bother you with further emails if you're not interested. Apologies. Hypsoline (talk) 15:38, May 8, 2019 (UTC)
 * Yes it was from me, my real name is Elsa Malbrun :) Hypsoline (talk) 12:10, May 9, 2019 (UTC)

"On-screen" in books
I'm sorry, what? Can you elaborate on when you said "It is not [an insane term]"? What screen? --Potsk (talk) 21:52, May 10, 2019 (UTC)


 * The user Slowhand erased the phrase "on-screen" from Bronn's page, claiming "on-screen is an insane term to use for books". First of all, "insane" is totally irrelevant adjective; "wrong" or "incorrect" would have been better. Second, the phrases "on-screen" and "off-screen" are suitable not only for movies and TV shows, but also for books - in a metaphoric manner: when an event is reported, it happens "off-screen"; when it takes place right before the viewer/reader eyes - it is "on-screen". The quotation marks indicate it is not actually on-screen in the literal sense of the phrase. Moonracer (talk) 06:57, May 11, 2019 (UTC)

Full names
Full name redirects are always necessary. We can't just write "Robert" but "Robert Baratheon|Robert".

This is the kind of story where more than one character might have the first name, and they aren't always clear redirects. Yeah there isn't more than one "Samwell" NOW, but there might be in some future prequel...better example: more than one "Daenerys", and of court, multiple characters named "Lyanna" or "Robert".

It doesn't make sense to actively remove those. I mean if you're hurrying and just write "Jaime" as a link fine, but I can't understand why you've been turning "Jaime Lannister|Jaime" into "Jaime".....I already put the extra work in to type out the specific link. (I'm not yelling I'm just confused).--The Dragon Demands (talk) 20:52, May 12, 2019 (UTC)


 * What I mean is that in the visual mode - there is no need to repeat the full names, and the links to their pages, more than one time per page. There are a lot of pages which not only nonstop repeat the full names and the links, but also their titles - which I think is redundant.
 * For example, in Robert Baratheon's page, since the name "Daenerys Targaryen" (with the link to her page) appears in the paragraph of Season 1, it is not necessary to repeat her full name and the link in the paragraph of Season 8, because whoever reads the page - can understand you refer to the same character, not to the daughter of of Aegon IV (in the opposite case, it is necessary to write the full name to avoid confusion).
 * For that reason, IMO the links of Daenerys, Melisandre and Arya in the paragraph of Season 8 - are redundant and should be removed.
 * I get your point: you mean that in the source mode, the links (which include the full names) should be left as they are, while the part that the reader sees (in the visual mode) - can be just the first name. Okay, I'll see to that. Moonracer (talk) 05:34, May 13, 2019 (UTC)
 * For that reason, IMO the links of Daenerys, Melisandre and Arya in the paragraph of Season 8 - are redundant and should be removed.
 * I get your point: you mean that in the source mode, the links (which include the full names) should be left as they are, while the part that the reader sees (in the visual mode) - can be just the first name. Okay, I'll see to that. Moonracer (talk) 05:34, May 13, 2019 (UTC)
 * I get your point: you mean that in the source mode, the links (which include the full names) should be left as they are, while the part that the reader sees (in the visual mode) - can be just the first name. Okay, I'll see to that. Moonracer (talk) 05:34, May 13, 2019 (UTC)

Jon Snow
Can you unlock Jon Snow for a while. I've just got one edit to make. Feel free to lock it again after that. Thanks. MatthewOne (talk) 06:42, May 14, 2019 (UTC)


 * If it is a simple edit, you may write it down (here or in the "Talk" setion of the page) and one of the administrators will see to that. Moonracer (talk) 06:44, May 14, 2019 (UTC)


 * I thought it'd be better if I did my work myself. It's a sentence. "When the wildfire below the city starts bursting, Jon orders his forces to retreat." Change it however you want if you think it's okay to add. I have informed another admin, but I don't think they'll be back for a while. If you wamt me to wait, that's okay. MatthewOne (talk) 06:47, May 14, 2019 (UTC)
 * Need it to be added in Season 8 of Jon Snow's article at the end of the last para. MatthewOne (talk) 06:49, May 14, 2019 (UTC)
 * Done.
 * In the future, it will be more efficient if you write your request in the "Talk" section of the specific article, rather than addressing the administrators. Moonracer (talk) 06:58, May 14, 2019 (UTC)
 * Thanks and sorry. As for punctuation, I am editing on mobile. The small text size and the large amount of content makes it difficult to see any mistakes. I'll review my edits in the future before making them. MatthewOne (talk) 07:04, May 14, 2019 (UTC)

What to include in recaps/character pages/relationship summaries
Hi there! Me and another user are having a discussion on my talk page and I was wondering about the protocol for recap sections and character pages. My understanding was that recap sections/character pages/relationship summaries be summarized based solely on what happens on-screen, sort of like Wikipedia, without inferences as to possible motivations or unexpressed thoughts of that character. The other user feels differently (their reasoning is expanded on my talk page). However, I could be totally wrong so I thought I'd ask! :) The page in question is Daenerys Targaryen.

What is the proper protocol for recap sections/character pages/relationship summaries? Is there a set of guidelines and rules here for reference?

Thanks!

Adrianacandle (talk) 02:30, May 19, 2019 (UTC)


 * Hi Adrianacandle,


 * I am not sure whether there are rules regarding your question. I suggest you ask one of the top administrators (The Dragon Demands, QueenBuffy). Moonracer (talk) 04:57, May 19, 2019 (UTC)


 * Thanks, Moonracer!


 * Adrianacandle (talk) 06:21, May 19, 2019 (UTC)

Fandom Wiki Manager
Hello Moonracer! My name is HighJewElfKing, and I'm the Fandom Wiki Manager for Game Of Thrones Wiki. My job is to help the community and be a liaison to full-time Fandom staff. If you ever got a question or issue relating to the wiki, editing, etc., please contact me on my message wall and I'll do my best to help you out! :) (I’m a huge GOT fan also) Cheers!


 * Thanks, I'll keep that in mind in case I need help. Moonracer (talk) 04:51, May 19, 2019 (UTC)

Banner
Hi, Moonracer. Just to clear it up, is it necessary to put banners of houses a person was part of in the past, but no longer. For example Sansa with Bolton and Lannister? MatthewOne (talk) 05:38, May 20, 2019 (UTC)


 * I don't think so. Past connections to houses or organizations can be mentioned in the "Allegiance" field of the infobox (with the word "formerly"), but the banners should reflect the current status of the person in question. Moonracer (talk) 05:44, May 20, 2019 (UTC)

Thanks. I had a dispute with User:Potsk over it. MatthewOne (talk) 05:46, May 20, 2019 (UTC)

House Allegiances
Hi, I was unsure of where exactly to leave this message, so I decided to begin this discussion on an administrator's talk page. With the final episode, there seems to be some conflict in regards to whom the Great Houses and their respective leaders/characters owe allegiance (as found primarily in their infoboxes). Some say Bran Stark, and others House Stark, and it's simply unclear, so I think it warrants discussion.

Personally, I believe that allegiances should be stated to be directly towards the King of the Andals and the First Men. The reasons for this is because the king is now apparently an elective position based on the permanent Great Councils, so there are no longer any "dynasties," thus ruling out House Stark. Furthermore, I believe saying that allegiance being owed to Bran Stark is too narrow, and I interpret this situation more to mean that the houses now owe their allegiance directly to the "office of the king," which Bran happens to hold now. But that doesn't necessarily mean they owe any special, specific allegiance to Bran himself as a person. Given that the Iron Throne has been destroyed, I think it should be said that allegiances are owed to the King of the Andals and the First Men rather than any throne.

What do you think?Reddyredcp (talk) 19:43, May 20, 2019 (UTC)

I think you are correct, that allegiances should be directly towards the king. As for the king/throne issue - it seems to me as semantics only. Moonracer (talk) 19:47, May 20, 2019 (UTC)

Heyy
Hey, I saw you also got a message from 'Hypsoline' She asked me for my name and address etc, I gave her my POBox. What'd you do?? --~ Lorisa! (talk) 02:55, May 21, 2019 (UTC)


 * I asked for more specific details, and did not get an answer, but received an email. Since the name was not familiar, I deleted it. Moonracer (talk) 05:14, May 21, 2019 (UTC)


 * Hi Moonracer! I did answer you above after you asked. I need to be able to send you a t-shirt, that's why I sent you an email. If you're interested you can email me back at emalbrun@fandom.com. Hypsoline (talk) 13:51, May 22, 2019 (UTC)


 * Thanks but no thanks. Moonracer (talk) 14:03, May 22, 2019 (UTC)

Lannister navbox
Hello again Moonracer, the Lannister navbox has been locked since 2015 when Dragon Demands locked it. Cersei Lannister is still shown as the lord. Can you update it and replace her with Tyrion? Thank a lot. MatthewOne (talk) 13:44, May 22, 2019 (UTC)


 * Done. Moonracer (talk) 13:52, May 22, 2019 (UTC)


 * Thanks again friend. MatthewOne (talk) 13:52, May 22, 2019 (UTC)

I forgot, Cersei and Jaime should also be in the deceased members section. Please add it whenever you feel free. Thanks, that's all there is needed. MatthewOne (talk) 13:56, May 22, 2019 (UTC)


 * Done. Moonracer (talk) 13:52, May 22, 2019 (UTC)

In the navbox, can you please put Qyburn and Gregor Clegane's names in brackets since they are deceased now. Also, should Bronn be removed from the navbox now that he is his own lord? Thank you. NarendraMartosudarmo (talk) 20:36, May 26, 2019 (UTC)


 * Done. Moonracer (talk) 05:05, May 27, 2019 (UTC)

Cleganebowl
Hey Moonracer, it's been over a week since Cleganebowl has bene created. I think it should be deleted as only one vote has been put in its favour, everyone else is against it. MatthewOne (talk) 17:52, May 22, 2019 (UTC)


 * I agree, but The Dragon Demands decided to keep it (see the topmost message in the "Talk" section of the page). Moonracer (talk) 04:56, May 23, 2019 (UTC)

Xanderen
The situation with Xanderen is going beyond control. He is threatening to block me after I complained to him against his use of powers in personal editing disputes and felt he was bossing people, including telling me I can't discuss something. There's no other user whose behavior I had a problem with here. I hope you can help in the issue. Thank you. MatthewOne (talk) 10:35, May 23, 2019 (UTC)


 * I'm afraid not. I could help you if you had a problem with another user, but Xanderen is an administrator. In such case, you should contact one of the top administrators - The Dragon Demands, QueenBuffy, or Gonzalo84.
 * I hope the matter will be settled peacefully. Moonracer (talk) 11:05, May 23, 2019 (UTC)
 * I hope the matter will be settled peacefully. Moonracer (talk) 11:05, May 23, 2019 (UTC)

Jacks
Hi, Moonracer. Quick question about the Old Gods and the New page. Jacks is listed as a visible character, but I have seen the episode countless times and have niot seen him. His actor is listed in the credits, but I was unable to see him in Robb's camp. Any help would be appreciated Braeden32


 * Look at this youtube clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feFWqEfKm28 in 18:58. Does the guy on the right side of the screen look like him?


 * Next time, please start a new thread to separate your inquiry from the former inquiry (I added the headline "Jacks" for that purpose). Moonracer (talk) 13:09, May 25, 2019 (UTC)

(Reply) Thanks, Moonracer. But the clip you sent me is from A Man Without Honor whereas in the preceding episode The Old Gods and the New, he is said to be first introduced on the wiki page under characters. His actor is also listed on the episode's credit sequence. But I am unable to find him in that episode. Braeden32


 * You are wrong. The clip is from "The Old Gods and the New". Moonracer (talk) 15:38, May 25, 2019 (UTC)

(Reply) Thanks. I watched the clip, but the character you were referring to in your original response is actually Quent, who is another listed character.


 * OK, I cannot help you more than that. I suggest you ask another administrator. Moonracer (talk) 15:46, May 25, 2019 (UTC)

Jamie Lannister -- The North Remembers
Last question, Moonracer. In The North Remembers, after Jaimie is captured by Robb, he stated how Robb won three battles. Just wondering what those battles were. One being the Whispering Wood, the other being the Battle of Green Forks? Not sure what the other one is... Braeden32


 * The Battle of Green Fork was not a victory for the Starks. The second was Battle of the Camps. I am not sure what the third was. Moonracer (talk)


 * Just Camps and Whispering Wood. They might count Green Fork as well though because it was a strategic victory. --Potsk (talk) 19:27, May 25, 2019 (UTC)

Should we make pages for specials such as this? — Ser Eric of Arbor (talk) 15:43, May 26, 2019 (UTC)

I am not sure how far it is related to the show. I suggest you ask one of the top administrators. Moonracer (talk) 15:46, May 26, 2019 (UTC)

House Stark
Hi Moonracer,

I'm so sorry to bother you again (second time in two weeks). I'm at a standstill with another user, MatthewOne, over edits made on House Stark. You can see each side of the debate here and here.

I agree with keeping listed events on house pages concise rather than full episode descriptions, I think this is a good idea. Where MatthewOne and I differ is MatthewOne is saying only certain details can be put on pages while I'd like just one or two descriptive words to be allowed to describe an event for the sake of providing better accuracy for readers, as well as all basic details relevant to the listed event.

Would you be willing to weigh in on this with your opinion since neither I or MatthewOne is an authority on this wiki?

Thanks!Adrianacandle (talk) 05:55, May 28, 2019 (UTC)

Actually, I already accepted most of Adriana's requests. I don't understand what more dispute there is now. MatthewOne (talk) 05:58, May 28, 2019 (UTC)


 * The dispute is, to my mind, barring one or two descriptive words pertaining to characters when describing an event as I feel these can go a long way to better reflecting the accuracy of on-screen events when describing them in written form for readers. If an event is included on a house's page, I believe that event should be described concisely but accurately (ie. the nature of Jon's assassination of Daenerys is conflicted, not casual). I certainly agree with and appreciate MatthewOne's efforts to cut down the page to a more concise summary but I don't agree with completely disallowing descriptors pertaining to character's actions. Likewise, I'm not sure what the policy is on what to include and what not to include on a house page. I'll accept whatever clarification can be given on that. Thanks! Adrianacandle (talk) 06:09, May 28, 2019 (UTC)


 * Do not turn my Talk page into your verbal battlefield. No more additions by either of you in this subject. I'll read what you wrote, consider and let you know my decision. Moonracer (talk) 06:14, May 28, 2019 (UTC)

OK, I went over your recent editions to the House Stark article and what you wrote to each other.

I understand that you both agree that articles should be written accurately and concisely, while sticking to the topic and avoiding overspecification; there is no official policy in this issue, but this is the way we should act. The dispute is about going into depth, mainly describing characters' feelings and motives.

IMO MatthewOne is correct. Describing events more deeply, including personal feelings - should be limited to specific articles (of characters), not general articles (of houses), and still it has be done sparingly; overspecification is a burden on the readers.

For instance: to explain what was the main reason that prompted Jon to kill Daenerys - that can be added to Jon's article, not to the article of House Stark.

To clarify: I do not mean that it is incorrect to use adjectives and adverbs in general articles; it is fine to use them, but the general manner should be prosaic.

When removing contents from articles, pay attention that you omit only redundant or repeated information, not important facts.

One last thing: when corresponding, you should write your comments in the same Talk page. It is difficult for others to read your argument/discussion by flipping between your pages. Moonracer (talk) 08:33, May 28, 2019 (UTC)


 * Thank-you, Moonracer! I'll abide by this. To clarify, when you say it wouldn't be incorrect to use adjective and adverbs, would it be alright to add something like what's done on Wikipedia? "A conflicted Jon", "Sansa reluctantly", etc. on house pages with no more elaboration than that (ie. just keep it at that, no more depth)? Or should I just drop those things altogether?


 * And I'll keep that in mind for future correspondances.


 * Thanks for looking into this! Adrianacandle (talk) 08:40, May 28, 2019 (UTC)


 * Yes, you may add descriptive words here and there in general articles, when you feel it is necessary for the readers, while keeping the edit concise. Moonracer (talk) 08:59, May 28, 2019 (UTC)


 * Alright. So on general articles, I'll aim to keep it as distilled as possible, kind of like what goes on with Wikipedia -- would that be right? I should keep it to the bare bones without going in depth. Thanks for clearing this up and if I've misunderstood here, please feel free to tell me so. I very much appreciate you looking into this and I'll keep this with me for future edits. Adrianacandle (talk) 09:08, May 28, 2019 (UTC)


 * It's fine by me as long as the article is not elongated. MatthewOne (talk) 15:52, May 28, 2019 (UTC)

Apologies, and thanks for feedback
I apologize for the mistakes I made while making the page for Andrew McClay's character - I'm relatively new to this. Thank you for your feedback. I'll keep it in mind for the future. :) TerraByte90 (talk) 22:24, May 29, 2019 (UTC)

Jon's siblings, ASOS
Hi Moonracer!

Doesn't Jon believe all of his siblings passed away? He seems to think Sansa and Arya are gone as well:

"Winterfell would go to Robb and then his sons, or to Bran or Rickon should Robb die childless. And after them came Sansa and Arya. Even to dream otherwise seemed disloyal, as if he were betraying them in his heart, wishing for their deaths. I never wanted this, he thought as he stood before the blue-eyed king and the red woman. I loved Robb, loved all of them… I never wanted any harm to come to any of them, but it did. And now there's only me."

Jon XI, A Storm of Swords

In ADWD, Jon believes Arya passed away until Melisandre tells him she has seen her in her fires. And I believe Jon only learned of Sansa after ASOS? From the passage above, Jon seems to believe he's the only one left. What do you think?

Thanks! Adrianacandle (talk) 07:06, May 30, 2019 (UTC)

IMO the sentence "And after them came Sansa and Arya" refers to the order of inheritance.

Jon was told in ASoS about the alleged deaths of Bran and Rickon, and knows Robb is dead. He also thinks Arya is dead:

Jon saw no reason not to tell him. "Moat Cailin is taken. The flayed corpses of the ironmen have been nailed to posts along the kingsroad. Roose Bolton summons all leal lords to Barrowton, to affirm their loyalty to the Iron Throne and celebrate his son’s wedding to..." His heart seemed to stop for a moment. ''No, that is not possible. She died in King’s Landing, with Father.'' (DwD chap. 28, Jon VI)

As for Sansa, I agree it is not entirely clear: in the passage you quoted, the past tence implies that Jon believes they are all dead, but from the following quotes of DwD we can deduce Jon knows is alive, though he may not be aware of her current whereabouts:

"By right Winterfell should go to my sister Sansa."

"Lady Lannister, you mean? Are you so eager to see the Imp perched on your father’s seat? I promise you, that will not happen whilst I live, Lord Snow." (DwD chap. 3, Jon I)

Jon said, "Winterfell belongs to my sister Sansa."

"I have heard all I need to hear of Lady Lannister and her claim." (DwD chap. 17, Jon IV)

I'll fix that passage in Jon's article for clarification. Moonracer (talk) 08:27, May 30, 2019 (UTC)


 * Thanks!


 * But I think Jon learned Sansa was alive after that point in ASOS because in that passage, at the time Stannis offers him legitimization, Jon believes he's the only one left (and from his thought process, he hasn't forgotten Sansa). Based on that, it seems Jon learned off-page that Sansa was alive after that point - perhaps in the interim between ASOS and AWDW. Jon doesn't yet know Sansa is alive in ASOS based on the Jon XI passage and his POV thoughts don't indicate he knows Sansa is alive.


 * I'm sorry for bothering you with this. It's just that there's no indication Jon knows Sansa is alive until AWDW and in that ASOS passage, he thinks all of his siblings are dead so wouldn't he have learned this during the time in between ASOS and AWDW if he thinks he's the only one left in that passage? Adrianacandle (talk) 09:07, May 30, 2019 (UTC)