User talk:Random Ranaun

Ghosts
I have too many wiki accounts for different fandoms so I don't feel like creating yet another one for The Sims at the moment. Thought I'd share this ghost bug info here cause whilst playing Sims 3, my sim couldn't interact with the ghosts. I googled for information and came across that thread.210.24.86.163 12:04, September 4, 2010 (UTC)

RE: Family Tree
Random Raunan, did you still like it? Because I have difficulties with my editor. What do you use for the family trees? --TheDataMonster 19:41, 30 June 2009 (UTC)

More Family Tree Stuff!
Hey there! My internet has been really patchy since I'm on a wireless router, so I can't guarantee that I'll be on to reply to you, but I just wanted to say that I saw your Aspir-Una family tree, and I thought it was a little untidy, and I created a version that is a bit more organized. Is it okay if I upload it? Also, for that humongous Goth tree, do you think the Agnes Crumplebottom picture should be the one used here? I usually would go for the most recent picture (i.e. the one right before she died, The Sims 2 one), but she was probably almost dead in The Sims and she's way more well known for that look. Your thoughts? Thanks! M. H. Avril 00:03, 9 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Oh and I totally don't mean to offend you when I say that your tree is somewhat untidy, I just want to help. M. H. Avril 06:28, 9 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Okay cool. And what do you think on that Crumplebottom thing I asked you about? M. H. Avril 06:34, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

Okay cool beans then. What have you been up to lately here? I just totes made sure that all of those deceased ancestor sims had what family they were in in their character boxes, and then redirected all the families that never really did anything (like the Ejess Family) to the family that has them in their bloodlines.

About your edit on melissa sims
There is no edit if you dont know what to do go back or dont press edit

Deleting State
Sorry, but I accidently pressed the rollback button on Queenie Landgraab. Whenever I edit and put her state back, it doesn't show up in the simbio. Could you please put it back. Again, I am very sorry.--Bella Goth 16:11, 9 July 2009 (UTC)Bella Goth

Lilith Pleasant
Caught somebody vandalising Lilith's page: Fanon junk. Just reverted the vandal. (Don't forget about the tabs for the LVD wiki, that way we can work on two things at once). Amy Cotton 07:06, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

Double Deluxe People
We, on our Userbox panels, have The Sims 2 Double Deluxe! We are the only two--TDM : Always here to help 07:28, 11 July 2009 (UTC)

The remaining TS2 family trees?
I just wanted to let you know that I uploaded the Riley Family Tree, Green Family Tree, and Cho Family Tree. I'm not sure if there are any families left... I think one more in Belladonna Cove and maybe a few in the Universities? After those, is it on to The Sims 3? Looking forward to your reply, M. H. Avril 19:49, 13 July 2009 (UTC)

Did you get my message? M. H. Avril 08:42, 15 July 2009 (UTC)

Difficulty
I agree. --a_morris (talk) 02:59, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Let me see an example of what you have in mind for the family template first. --a_morris (talk) 03:11, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
 * I'll take a look at them tomorrow. --a_morris (talk) 04:49, 15 July 2009 (UTC)
 * I think I've fixed them. A few missing square brackets and some curly braces in the wrong spots. You know the if statements in User:Random Ranaun/Family3 concerning the difficulties levels don't actually do anything? --a_morris (talk) 23:45, 15 July 2009 (UTC)

I noticed when I was playing yesterday that there are actually six difficulty levels not five. --a_morris (talk) 00:05, 23 July 2009 (UTC)

Martital Status Categories
Can we use better names for the "Broken Up Sims", "Lover Sims" and "Crushing Sims" categories? (I'm imagining big fists.) I've made 3 templates to use GetMaritalCat. --a_morris (talk) 22:45, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

Expansion Pack
Hi. I am a hidden member of the creators of the Sims 3 expansion packs, under an IP address. I am to tell all Sims wiki members about our latest expansion pack coming out pritty soon. By our boss's rules, I can't give out any more infomation. Who I am must be kept a secret. You will find out more soon, when we post it on the Sims 3.com. Thank you very much. A member of the Sims 3 commenity team as 124.182.215.231 11:54, 17 July 2009 (UTC)


 * To make it seem legit. Also, note the spelling. Also, she claimed to live in Adelaide Gepps Cross, that IP is at Adelaide Gepps X. Mate, I am older than you, I am a straight "A" and a few "B" student (including Physical Education), I am not a dumb ass. Sorry if I offend you, but she does this on 3 other wikis. She left the Final Fantasy wiki 2dya becuase people challenged her. --Andrewrox 13:12, 17 July 2009 (UTC)


 * I dont know what to say. Believe whatever you want, but I am a Honour student, I get student awards, I know a liar when I see one. Believe me with this. Look at the spelling, and the IP is a total givaway. Think about it. Read the message again, slowly. Send back, I gtg, I'll be back later. --Andrewrox 13:33, 17 July 2009 (UTC)


 * I know I have done bad things, but the IP is not mine. Andrewrox just said it was me to get me in enough trouble to be banned from wikia forever. why must he blame everything on me? What's next: he says vandalisers The Real Ben, Jwest72 and Mark Everest are my sockpuppets? It is sad with that person to get me banned for this reason I am innersent about. Good thing he cannot come back to this wiki. I hope we never hear from him again. Amy Cotton 06:52, 18 July 2009 (UTC)

No, you claim to leave every week but you never do. I have an idea Amy, how about you actually make some mainspace edits! I dont make them becuase I am a visitor. And I am back, TDM unblocked me becuase I gave him evidence about your swearing. History doesn't lie. And also, all the other I.P's you have used are very similar to 124.182.215.231. You must think I am a very dumb person. I aint, buddy. --Andrewrox 01:27, 19 July 2009 (UTC)

Urbz
I would categorize them as Sims but when writing about them use Urb or Urbz. Most of them are townies with maybe the exception of Darius and the Villains. --a_morris (talk) 14:04, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

Re: Sim Games
Anyone can export articles, only administrators of the wiki you want to import to can import articles. Otherwise, I think that would be a better places for them than here. --a_morris (talk) 13:46, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

JOE AGAIN
Hey and im wonderin do u live in new york? nd why aint i on ur friend list Joethatblackguy

Re: Sim games
Done, I've exported them from this wiki and then imported them all to the Maxis Wiki.--Richardtalk 16:45, 25 July 2009 (UTC)

Appearances
For The Sims 3 we should also add their build/body shape. --a_morris (talk) 19:49, 6 August 2009 (UTC)

Body shape
The Sims 3 uses Thin instead of Skinny. --a_morris (talk) 01:29, 14 August 2009 (UTC)

Hey excelent wiki but...
Friend where do become an user of the sims wikia?

Please sent me a message.

Ciao
Ciao (thats italian for hi)! I'm User:Latoyalondon but my real name is Tanisha Banks so can you please help me around.

Master template

 * The maritalstatus parameter is only going to display the current status of the Sim. Having a maritalstatus for each spouse causes some problems but it is doable, as the name of the spouse and their status has to be separate. It would still be possible to do if Spouse is used in the infobox of each article. --a_morris (talk) 19:58, September 20, 2009 (UTC)


 * You can go ahead with implementing the master template. I am going to write up an announcement for the main page and start working on that other template you wanted. Eventually, I would like to do something similar with the other bio templates. --a_morris (talk) 21:03, September 21, 2009 (UTC)


 * There was an error for the 2nd spouse. See if it works now. --a_morris (talk) 02:55, September 22, 2009 (UTC)


 * You mentioned that the template is too small. Here's a thought - why don't we widen the template to maybe twice the size. Most pages are just the template anyway, but I'm not sure how it would look on pages like the Goth's which also have a lot of body text. And I'm not sure what we'd do with the image, it might look odd with so much white space around it. --a_morris (talk) 20:16, September 24, 2009 (UTC)

Re:Spouse and templates
Sure thing, I'll try to do that for the rest of the ones I do today. I just have one thing that I somewhat oppose: The thing about only adding a gravestone to spouse if the other is still alive. I don't think it's very informative, as what if you have a dead boyfriend/girlfriend, ex-spouse, etc.? M. H. Avril 23:15, September 23, 2009 (UTC)

Okey dokey, guacamokey. What of adoptive symbols... do we have icons for those yet? I made the ones for half-siblings and twins, but I couldn't really think of any symbol for that. M. H. Avril 23:23, September 23, 2009 (UTC)


 * I've written a section to Spouse/doc to clear up when to use "deceased". --a_morris (talk) 19:48, September 24, 2009 (UTC)

Making changes to Sim
I have set up a way test the Sim if we need to make changes because this template is used by so many articles. Please use the testing procedure I have outlined in the documentation. Thanks. --a_morris (talk) 14:09, September 28, 2009 (UTC)

Marcussamberg
He's back, or at least someone using that name is committing similar acts of vandalism. Dharden 04:48, October 22, 2009 (UTC)

Colon in titles
Why do you say the titles need a colon? I was trying to go by the official title, but are you thinking to standardize the titles by including the colon? --a_morris (talk) 22:35, November 26, 2009 (UTC)
 * Would people know that's what it means? Wouldn't it be more helpful to indicate that The Sims 2 is a requirement in that section of the infobox. --a_morris (talk) 02:26, November 29, 2009 (UTC)

A Mornis
Thanks for the notice. JEA13 has blocked A Mornis. FYI it is against Wikia's Terms of use to impersonate a someone. --a_morris (talk) 21:58, November 30, 2009 (UTC)

Help Please
Im sorry Random Ranon how do you make a user box like everybody else has im starting to get a little jealous of A Morris.............--ArchieAndrewfan3001 20:33, December 23, 2009 (UTC)ArchieAndrewfan3001

Usergroups
What do you mean by usergroups? I was thinking of creating project pages for areas I think need improvement such as the console games, so users could collaborate on improving sections of the wiki dealing with a specific topic. Would usergroups be something similar? --a_morris (talk) 00:03, January 1, 2010 (UTC)
 * I think it is a great idea, although I don't think we should have something as formal as a "group"! I am actually working on that right now, give me a couple of hours to put something up. Meanwhile, if you want to send me any suggestions for topics or groups, I include them. --a_morris (talk) 00:17, January 1, 2010 (UTC)


 * 1) Console, handheld and mobile games
 * 2) Sims' articles - getting information about townies and deceased Sims, article layout, infoboxes, categories
 * 3) Resurrection - methods, tools, which Sims can be resurrected and how
 * and the ones you mentioned already would be good. Objects and architecture is another area we don't have much info on. --a_morris (talk) 00:34, January 1, 2010 (UTC)


 * The Sims Wiki:Projects --a_morris (talk) 18:07, January 1, 2010 (UTC)

Bagley Family
Hi Random Ranuaun I was hoping that you could create the Bagley Family Tree Thanks and have a Happy New Year's day.--ArchieAndrewfan3001 07:13, January 1, 2010 (UTC)

Are You A Expert
One of my Sims has been kidnapped by a sim called Alana Churchill she is a babysiter it say's on the Family Tree she lives with them but she doesnt

McDaddy 14:29, January 1, 2010 (UTC)] McDaddy

Navigation templates
Adding pictures to the templates would be fine. --a_morris (talk) 21:23, January 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * Very nice! --a_morris (talk) 23:29, January 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * Yes. You don't have to ask my permission. --a_morris (talk) 23:38, January 3, 2010 (UTC)

Those boxes...
How do you make those boxes for the talk pages? I want one :( --Amigop 01:12, January 6, 2010 (UTC)

Image categories
I think images should be placed only in sub-categories, not Category:Images itself, and should only be placed there temporarily before being moved to a subcategory. --a_morris (talk) 18:53, January 9, 2010 (UTC)

Changing templates
Please test the changes you make to the Bio templates before changing them using the testing procedure outlined in the documentation. "|}}" was showing up on Sim articles. Also, you forgot to add the new parameter to Simbio-uc or Simbio-uh. --a_morris (talk) 19:30, January 9, 2010 (UTC)
 * I have fixed the problem and updated Urb. --a_morris (talk) 19:51, January 9, 2010 (UTC)

Is rep used only on handheld versions and district used only on console versions? --a_morris (talk) 20:59, January 9, 2010 (UTC)
 * Simbio-uc is updated with the district parameter. --a_morris (talk) 22:07, January 10, 2010 (UTC)

WikiProjects
I have added Families and Pets. --a_morris (talk) 20:59, January 10, 2010 (UTC)

Abuse
Hey just wanna say Penquinlori sent me an abusive pm so you might wanna check it out. 80.44.254.156 01:11, January 25, 2010 (UTC)

Hello RR
hello I wa wondering if you could undo the edits of Shirviu on the Newbie Family. ArchieAndrewfan3001 01:59, January 25, 2010 (UTC)

Landgraab
Check out Landgraab Family, i put both our trees there, saying, "there are 2 believed versions of the tree, one suggests that Mom Landgraab is not the mother of Mimi and Dudley" --Eduardog3000 15:01, April 14, 2010 (UTC)

Wolff family tree
Hi there, I love your work on the family trees. Do you think you can jazz up this dull version: File:WolffFamilyTree.png. Duskey ( talk ) 16:04, July 29, 2010 (UTC)

Community image template
Any reason why this was never implemented? Template:Community Image Duskey ( talk ) 12:57, August 4, 2010 (UTC)

IRC
I'm not rude on IRC btw, I just don't check that window often. If you want my attention, just say my name in the channel and I'll be notified. Duskey ( talk ) 07:30, August 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * Just wanted to make sure you saw this, if you want my attention on IRC just type "Duskey" :) Duskey ( talk ) 15:28, August 26, 2010 (UTC)

Uxie Lover  1994
I am Uxie   Lover  1994 of the Spyro wiki. I am an admin there, and the wiki's hope of returning to normal. If you have ever played at least one game in that series, please join. You are always welcome. (I also spoke with A morris about this, but she ignored me).

No offence, but that story by AC should be deleted. I am sick of her, and she even attacked the Spyro wiki once. Please don't forget about Spyro and Sparx. Uxie  Lover  1994 06:20, August 23, 2010 (UTC)


 * Just for reference: Discussion should be held at The Sims Wiki talk:Community Portal, there's already a topic there. Do remember that administrators on The Sims Wiki can only act against users who violate wikia or our own policies and guidelines. Finding and stopping cross-wiki violators is for checkusers and staff only. Duskey ( talk ) 06:36, August 23, 2010 (UTC)

Fruits
I see you started work on Watermelon and some associated templates. One thing about the category though. If we use Category:Fruits, we'll need Category:Vegetables as well at some point. Question is, can you use the Food category instead? Or maybe make a 'Fruits from Castaway Stories' category, since I don't think we'll get all the fruits from all the Sims games their own article right away. What do you think? Duskey ( talk ) 07:19, August 24, 2010 (UTC)
 * Ah okay, I think I understand it better now. Then I'd say 'Fruit' and 'Vegetable' categories are needed. They need to be under the 'Food' category I'd say. I don't think the produce from The Sims 3 has enough to get their own article each though, but the fruits from Castaway DS sounds like they could. I don't have any of those games I'm afraid. Duskey ( talk ) 07:34, August 24, 2010 (UTC)
 * No no keep them. I mean articles for fruits which only appeared in Sims 3 wouldn't have much relevant information, since they're all pretty much covered in Gardening (The Sims 3). Duskey ( talk ) 07:43, August 24, 2010 (UTC)
 * Your best bet would be Category:Users/Castaway Stories. Duskey ( talk ) 07:57, August 24, 2010 (UTC)

All that info on fruits and recipes you're adding, does that go for all console versions of The Sims 2 Castaway? Duskey ( talk ) 10:25, August 24, 2010 (UTC)
 * Well based on Wikipedia:The Sims 2: Castaway and The Sims 2 Castaway the console version is the same for all, so I do not think it is specific for the DS version. Duskey ( talk ) 09:07, August 25, 2010 (UTC)
 * That's true, but don't rush out and buy anything just for the sake of the wiki. We'll found out some other way. Duskey ( talk ) 09:40, August 25, 2010 (UTC)
 * Btw, I'm moving the recipes to a page specifically for the game. Recipes could be anything in The Sims games, it will be a disambiguation page. Duskey ( talk ) 09:43, August 25, 2010 (UTC)

RE: The Sims 2 Castaway
Yes, I own the PS2 version of TS2 Castaway. GEORGIEGIBBONS 10:19, August 25, 2010 (UTC)


 * Yep, I have started by adding a tag to the part about kids on PS2 (as I can't remember kids on the PS2 version) and I'm going to add some more information. Regards, GEORGIEGIBBONS 10:27, August 25, 2010 (UTC)

Created List of differences in Castaway releases for you if you notice stuff and wanna jot it down. Duskey ( talk ) 17:27, August 25, 2010 (UTC)

Sidebar
I'm afraid the sidebar doesn't allow #Bookmarks in the link. Well it does allow them, but they don't work :p Duskey ( talk ) 07:59, August 28, 2010 (UTC)

Era
I see you started adding era. You should probably check the discussion on its talk page first: Template talk:Era. Duskey ( talk ) 21:28, August 28, 2010 (UTC)

New main page buttons
Good work on the new main page buttons. Instead of putting them in 'Logo' there's a 'Main page buttons' category. Also check out Template talk:Contents where unused main page buttons are stored so they won't show up as unused. Duskey ( talk ) 07:44, September 4, 2010 (UTC)


 * You mean have the two red spots set to random? I'm not sure, I figured it'd be the latest new things coming out we could feature there. Eg. FLS and Barnacle Bay at the moment. I suggest they stay there until Late Night gets closer. This we always have the newest/latest releases available. It always bothered me we had links from the main page to those. I'm willing to discuss it openly on the Contents talk page if you disagree. Duskey ( talk ) 22:45, September 4, 2010 (UTC)

TS2 Castaway NDS items
Since I know you've added a lot of content from this game in the past, perhaps you should check out the current discussion: The Sims Wiki talk:Community Portal. -- Duskey talk 15:45, September 15, 2010 (UTC)

Seperate articles for hidden traits
Some users have are discussing whether it's feasible to have seperate articles for hidden traits, you should check it out since you've created the new trait pages. The Sims Wiki talk:Community Portal. -- Duskey talk 22:23, September 15, 2010 (UTC)

RE: New Family Trees
Sweet good work. But since you're asking. I saw this on the Spanish Sims Wiki. They're using ImageMaps to create multiple links in the same image, linking to the Sims. I think that's pretty clever, perhaps we should do the same with our family trees. What do you think? -- Duskey talk 08:37, September 21, 2010 (UTC)
 * No idea. I only read the help page, I haven't actually tried it. -- Duskey talk 08:50, September 21, 2010 (UTC)

PS: Remember to license and categorize uploaded images. VickyBot had to do the TS2 icons you uploaded (and between you and me, she can get a bit cranky about it). Most of them are also unused at the moment. -- Duskey talk 09:35, September 21, 2010 (UTC)

New family trees
When you created the new family trees, were the images in the family tree based on the ones I put there?
 * Hey RR! Just a heads-up, I'm doing Ambitions and Riverview now. I think I have one or two left missing in Sunset Valley, but that should be covered. The Castor family is also done.

Hey R+R!
Hey RR! Are you ready for a challange! I just created a contest, and I am inviting you to take part! If you dont want to, please stop by and vote! Its the Your Sim Story In 50 words! contest!BobNewbie (talk) 19:48, September 25, 2010 (UTC)

Melbourne
So, I've been playing The Sims 2 for PS2 for awhile, and I've never heard the neighborhood Melbourne. Maybe I'll check, but it's too late right now.

Reply from Unknown Contributior
Thank you for replying.

As you know, I already have a Wiki account. Click this.

220.255.7.189 07:54, October 3, 2010 (UTC)

The Sims 2 (Nintendo DS)
I'm really impressed by your knowledge of the game. Do you own it yourself? 04:40, October 25, 2010 (UTC)