User talk:Zanzan28

Hi, welcome to Dumbledore's Army Role-Play Wiki! Thanks for your edit to the Vote:Headmaster page. Please leave a message on my talk page if I can help with anything! -- Head of Ravenclaw (Talk) 14:42, April 22, 2012 (UTC)

Headmaster
Hey, so I was thinking about it, and since we're in the middle of a school year, we can switch being Headmaster and such, but I think we should have a good roleplaying reason to do so. If you have any, let me know, and we'll get it all worked up and you in the Headmaster's Tower. Bond_em7 (Owl Me ) 14:50, April 23, 2012 (UTC)
 * I think that sounds fine. Welcome back Headmaster :P. Also, Echostar noticed that a lot of your guys talk bubbles are much bigger than the ones we use (See General RP:Library for an example). Do you think we should let people create bubbles as they want, or try to have people convert to our smaller bubbles, which allow more per page, and (at least to me) seem easier to read? I think converting might be the best, but then again I hate to force everyone to change their bubbles. Any thoughts? Also, I noticed you added your spells to the Spell List. Thanks! Students use that list. Teachers are assumed to be better at magic than the students, and can use any of the spells on the list. Bond_em7 (Owl Me ) 00:19, April 24, 2012 (UTC)

Deputy Headmaster(s)
So, I think that vote is prettymuch ready to close. As Headmaster, I'll leave it to you if you have one or two Deputies, but with the amount of people, you could probably use two. Anyway, just thought you should know. Bond_em7 (Owl Me ) 15:12, April 26, 2012 (UTC)

But....
Oh Sorry Zanzan I never knew it was only for Rollbacks and above only because it said its open for everyone!

Harryvlas123-Bureaucrat of Destiny Wizards RPG-User Of Hogwarts RPH 16:13, April 26, 2012 (UTC)

Nav Bar and Search Function
So, the first option in the nav bar disappeared, and I'm trying to fix it, but unsure how. Also, everytime I seach for something, it goes to the search page even though I typed it in exactly, where it used to go straight to the typed in page. any idea what's changed, or how to fix these things? Bond_em7 (Owl Me ) 18:57, April 26, 2012 (UTC)

Demotion
So, after looking over the stuff I missed yesterday, do me a favor and don't demote yourself from being a B-Crat. First, I would like a couple questions answered. Why have you been inactive? What's going on? Are there things keeping you busy in real life? You don't have to go into details if you don't like, but I would like an explanation if I can get one before you demote yourself.

See HoR knows this, but I generally feel demotions, especially of a B-crat should be handled carefully, and the situation should be analyzed. I generally don't think people should be demoted, but I do ask that if they're going to be inactive they let the others know. Anyway, unless you feel you should be demoted (which from your blog post, I doubt), then I think you should be given a chance to explain the inactivity or given a chance to correct it before being forced out. I never would have voted for demoting you, and I'm actually pretty unhappy that a vote for demoting a B-crat happened and was finalized within 6 hours, with myself and Echostar not even given a chance to vote. I see no point in rushing this, because it's not like keeping you as a B-crat for another week, if you decide to step down, would be a problem. Overall this was very poorly done and not thought through, and I request you keep your permissions for the time being. If you have thoughts or answeres to the questions I posed, let me know. Bond_em7 (Owl Me ) 13:40, May 14, 2012 (UTC)


 * Please demote yourself per vote. You may reapply within 1-2 weeks.

Head of Ravenclaw |   <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Send me an  Owl ! <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;"> 21:11, May 14, 2012 (UTC)

Can I make a character in the Ministry? Please! BananaPie123 15:21, May 21, 2012 (UTC)

Josh Klokochar
when does term start?

Joshuagiraffe 19:59, June 14, 2012 (UTC)

HEY!
So, hey! I mean I just really can't catch a break can I? I mean every time, Im either not at my computer or I'm working on stuff. Grah, it's frustrating. Anyway, glad to see you stopping by. And, really, Im begging you right now, I speak for everyone when I say: we miss you. Hopefully, I won't miss you the next time you stop by.

RE:
That'd be great! Whenever we're both on chat'll work.

ZANNY!!!!!
Hey Zanster. Great to have you back. Sorry I couldn't been here to greet ya. Crazy things been happening. Welcome bach Zanny! <font face="Arial Black" size="4" color="midnightblue" >Weirdo Guy (<font face="Segoe UI Light" size="2" color="steelblue">talk ) 07:21, July 5, 2012 (UTC)

Shadow's a buzz kill, eh? XD <font face="Arial Black" size="4" color="midnightblue" >Weirdo Guy (<font face="Segoe UI Light" size="2" color="steelblue">talk ) 23:29, July 8, 2012 (UTC)

fill in
Hey I'm Kira

The RP'er for Ariadné de Whitby, user:FrejahLeighton asked me to fill in for her, she is gonna be inactive the next 4-5 days. You may or may not have noticed my post. Please delete it if her posts can wait. Thanks - Ki rá ly  07:56, July 11, 2012 (UTC)

Re Meeting
Yeah, that's cool with me. But, if we do, we should also have quite a few members of activity Implementation present. I'm free whenever, though.

Category tags
Zanzan, in the interests of streamlining things, and clarfying the tags, would it be acceptable to eliminate the "Former Minister for Magic" category, as your character Charles Linch is the only entry? Obviously, if you anticipate additions to this group, that would change things. All the best, Alex Jiskran (talk) 03:53, July 15, 2012 (UTC)

Chat just now
Zan, sorry I jumped out in the middle of your explanation just then, but someone expressed discomfort with an older man being there, unidentified, so I wanted to reslove the situation immediately. If the mmeting comments were also for me, I'm not 100% sure where I stand. I know it says that I'm an Admin, but when Bond gave me that status he was very clear that it was temporay, and, to be honest, I only requested it so that I could edit freely, without having to ask one of the Admins to unlock things for me, or post something I couldn't.

If there is something useful I can do, I'm very happy to help, but at present my role is largely undefined. I'm just a sort of floating spirit, looking to do a little maintenance around the castle when I bump into difficulties. Alex Jiskran (talk) 22:04, July 17, 2012 (UTC)

Calander
I can't seem to get the link to the calender from the home page to work. It just takes me to the sign-in screen for google. Any way I could get a better link? --~Peislandgal (talk) 12:41, July 19, 2012 (UTC)
 * I got the same thing. When I tried to check the calandar this morning, it took me to a google sign in page, and when I signed in, it took me to a google calandar. Can you please fix the link on the front page to our calandar? Also, are we still having to go through you to add anything to the calandar, or did we figure out a way that b-crats/admins could add things? Thanks! <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 13:29, July 19, 2012 (UTC)
 * So I'm working on the calendar, they have to sign in cause I forgot to make it public, however, I'm making a calendar that will be directly embedded on the wiki and it will be done tonight.

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Chat
Hey Zan, I figured you would want to chat. Unfortunately I'm at work ATM, and due to computer restrictions, I can post here, but the chat will not connect, so I literally cannot. However, I will be hone in about 30 mins, and will jump on chat then if you're still there. <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 19:57, July 19, 2012 (UTC)

I'd like to remind you the the tag no longer works in HTML. Please use to center your items.

Just a reminder! :)

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RP Linch
Zan, I just put "Ladies first, naturally." So, hopefully, Ivy will know the ball's in her court. Alex Jiskran (talk) 23:38, July 20, 2012 (UTC)

Steve Shunpike
Zan, I know it's asking a hell of a lot, but in order to really make the roleplay with Linch complex and intriguing, could you possbily read a Ministry backstory I've created for my character? I am aware it's long, but I hope it's consistent and clear, and I really think it will add a huge amount to our interaction. Alex Jiskran (talk) 07:57, July 21, 2012 (UTC)

http://dumbledoresarmyroleplay.wikia.com/wiki/User:Jiskran/Ministry_report_on_S_Shunpike_98/2

Talking
Hey, I would love the chance to talk, but I probebly won't get the chance until tomorrow afternoon, so approximately 15-16 hours from now. <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 17:19, July 21, 2012 (UTC)

Owl for Special Adviser Linch, from Alistair Stuart
Linch, the Shunpike boy is complicating matters for us here at MLE, and I'd like your go-ahead to tweak his teaching devices and get rid of his Billy Bunter/Just William era public school phrases. I don't know which idiot from MLO programmed his stuff (mind you, I reckon we could both hazard a fair guess!), but he sounds like he belongs in a P.G. Wodehouse novel, not the 21st century. While I'm at it, and to avoid going another round with the Obliviators, I was thinking we should give him at least some basic social functions. Anything you think needs adding to the list? (I mean, we might as well kill all the birds with one stone, eh?) Alistair Stuart

PS Almost forgot, he brought the dratted Remembrall in for fixing, and my crystaleer says 5-6 weeks, minimum, so we'd have to use one of the other devices, because, strictly entre nous, this is getting urgent. AS    Jiskran (talk) 17:05, July 22, 2012 (UTC)

Zan, do you have 5 minutes to Chat? Alex Jiskran (talk) 18:53, July 22, 2012 (UTC)

Ministry Meeting
Thanks for letting me know. I'll try to be there. <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 14:22, July 23, 2012 (UTC)

Steve Shunpike
Zan, I'm thinking about his spell list, and I wanted to come up with something, probably offbeat and certainly not a powerful in game offensive or defensive advantage, but something truly quirky and unintended, as a side effect of Ministry tampering. For example, is there any odd (not powerful) spell the Ministry teaches its employees that could have accidentally been transferred to the teaching tools and thence to Steve? I'd appreciate any ideas you might have. All the best, <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  15:27, July 25, 2012 (UTC)

Peace Conference.
Would you like to take back control of the American President President John Richards for the next International Peace Summit2? It'll begin this weekend, but if you would like to post on the page earlier, that you're in the room waiting for it to begin, or whatever, that would be fine. <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 16:44, July 26, 2012 (UTC)

Re:
No, we want you to take him back permanently. And I'm not sure about the elections

RP Linch and Einar
Zan, I'd like to find somewhere (not Linch's Office) for us to have a preliminary go at establishing the dynamic here, if you have some time today. Thanks, <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  11:35, July 29, 2012 (UTC)

Setting the tone
I think somewhere in the Ministry like the Dept. of Mysteries would be eminently suitable. I'm not sure what time it is now for you, but I assume 12 - 1 p.m. is 3-4 hours away. All the best, <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  15:38, July 29, 2012 (UTC)

Horn blowing
I know one shouldn't sing one's own praises, but I have to say, re-reading the RP in the Brain Room, I really think it sounds and feels plotted, which means we did a great job, given that it was complete improv. <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  18:41, July 29, 2012 (UTC)


 * May I add, I read the RP between the two of you and it was superb, a must read. Excellent work. Belle Linda  ( talk )

Linch RP
Zan, if you haven't already, you should take a glance at the comments here Department_of_Mysteries/Brain_Room?s=wl. It should lift your morning, <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  12:20, July 30, 2012 (UTC)

Morituri
Zan, here's the first draft. See what you think. User:Jiskran/Morituri <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  19:33, July 30, 2012 (UTC)

RE:Propaganda Meeting
No, I don't think we necessarily need to have a meeting about it. Soa and I have a pretty good handle on how we're going to run this phase.

Can you post them and I can look them over?

Alright.

Afterparty, or more after the party
Zan, I just had Einar rush unannounced into your office (post the wedding). Up to you how the response goes. Looking forward to it, though. <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  05:34, August 1, 2012 (UTC)

Chat
Feel like joining us? <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  18:23, August 2, 2012 (UTC)

Einar's page
Zan, I've added a video from Oliver! (1968), a song by Fagin, which I feel sums up Einar and his situation to the bottom of the page. As an added bonus, Ron Moody looks a lot like Mackenzie Crook's wizard in this role. <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  07:50, August 5, 2012 (UTC)

Do you
Do you want Bastet to help you guys?I love the Cats, and Wolves (talk) 19:47, August 5, 2012 (UTC)

Flame
I've made James's and Joseph's wands have twin phoenix feather cores. Could the feathers have come from Flame?  Ec ho  st  ar  00:12, August 6, 2012 (UTC)

Chat
Next time we're both on chat, I need to talk to you in pm. Just a heads-up.  Ec ho  st  ar  23:23, August 9, 2012 (UTC)

Frozan
I'm sorry about frozon.I love the Cats, and Wolves (talk) 22:33, August 11, 2012 (UTC)

What would flame do with out Frozon?I love the Cats, and Wolves (talk) 22:40, August 11, 2012 (UTC)

Ashley
File:Ashley Flame Real.jpg  Ec ho  st  ar  01:26, August 12, 2012 (UTC)

The late Head
Zan, just wondered what you thought of Einar's actions on Shane's comments? Hope you're having a great time in "the Frozen North", and I expect today's funeral will be something. :D <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  06:25, August 12, 2012 (UTC)

Re:
That's fine, like I said, you've got plenty of time before the Ministry battle.  Ec ho  st  ar  14:08, August 12, 2012 (UTC)

Frozon Manor
Hey Zan, so Kinsel was asked to go back through the burned manor and see what he could find, from notes to things or worth, magical items, sentimental things etc. So, I was wondering if there was anything special or specific he would have found. Thanks! <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 14:17, August 12, 2012 (UTC)

I'll make pop up char and then read it in the meeting hall.

Flames
Hey Zan, quick question for you. Kinsel was asked by Brandon to search the Manor, and get anything important out (like we talked about), and then to completely destroy what was left so it couldn't be rebuilt. He hasn't destroyed the remains quite yet, but it seems to fly in the face of what your pheonix is doing. Any thoughts? <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 13:00, August 16, 2012 (UTC)
 * I"m honestly fine either way, I was just doing what Bryans asked. I'll post on the manor about me showing up, and seeing the Pheonix, then I'll post again later when we decide.  It would be easier with Kinsels help, but also know that the building was burned down with cursed fire...so normal magic cannot rebuild the place as the ground would be cursed.  I don't think I would allow any wizard or witch to make this work...but a pheonix could possibly do it, so anyway, those are my thoughts.  Bryans will be out for the next 2 weeks, so if you just want to make the decision, that's fine, and I'll go with that. <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7  (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 14:53, August 17, 2012 (UTC)

The reason I gave Bond the task of destroying it is because: Anyway, I would like it to be destroyed, but I'm fine with whatever rp you'd like to have with that situation.
 * 1) You can't use it as a headquarters if the "enemy" knows where it is.
 * 2) I really wanted Frozon's death to hit home, you know. Like now that he's gone, so is his home. That's an element from one of my favorite books :D

Charles Linch's Office
Zan, I tried to start an RP here several days ago, and there's still neither hide nor hair of Charlie! :D <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  14:23, August 18, 2012 (UTC)

Hi Zan, Gruff here. My charrie Jason is organizing a 'Tea Party' for the ally leaders. So Jason will be dropping a visit to the Black House today or tommorow, so thanks

 Dduffurg48/Gruff  12:07, August 19, 2012 (UTC)

Meeting
Zan, it sounds good, and I think, ideally, should be a three-corner conversation including SoA French President. If we can't find a good way to do that, then certainly the two leaders at least shoudl get together. Charles Linch is a logical addition to the entourage either way, but the presence or otherwise of the French will probably determine the style and format of the meeting. <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  06:44, August 20, 2012 (UTC)

The Black House plus
Zan, I've added a roleplay section for the interaction between the President and Einar's two reps, hope that's OK.

As for the three-corner meeting, I'm generally about 6-8 hours ahead of you and SoA at the moment, so I'd say 14.00 -17.00 your time would probably be best for me, but many other slots are possible. I haven't seen much of SoA lately, so I'm not sure how busy (etc.) he is.

All the best, <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  09:47, August 21, 2012 (UTC)

Chat
Can't. Can't connect to chat where I am. I can try to be on chat later, but unfortunately I can't right now. Sorry Zan. <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 16:12, August 24, 2012 (UTC)

Main Page
That's a good idea. I'll get someone from my Dept to do it. Also, I'm on right now if you needed me on chat for a few minutes. <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 16:09, August 25, 2012 (UTC)

Richards' entourage
Zan, although it would be fun to reverse roles and see you as Richards up close, I'm not putting in for any of the positions, partly due to lack of time, but also because, as you wrote, this is to give others a chance to take a fuller part, and we could end up looking like Abbott and Costello wannabes (you are free to speculate as to who would be which :) ).

It already looks as though you'll have no shortage of candidates, so I hope you have as much fun with the niche-finding and selection process as I've had. <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  07:21, August 26, 2012 (UTC)

I would love the job, thanks

 Dduffurg48/Gruff  09:52, August 27, 2012 (UTC)

Speaker
I'm interested in the position, but we would need to work out how that would work, and what duties etc. you would expect. For exaple, do wizards even have party affiliations, and if so, which would Richards be, and would my character need to be the same (A supporter), or the opposing party (Fighting against your policies internally) etc. I guess I'm just asking what you're expecting of the position/character. <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 13:08, August 27, 2012 (UTC)