User talk:Grimhelm

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[edit] The Dark Council

Apparently someone went and deleted the Dark Council article. Do you have any idea what happened? I can’t find anything in the deletion log, and of course the deleting Admin couldn’t be bothered to inform me, nor did the one who originally submitted it for AFD (I assume it wasn’t deleted outright), as is considered civil. I must say I’m p*ssed off to no end, as a lot of work went into that article. Not only that, but apparently the Cheeseweb and Campaigns of Lotr articles were removed too, amongst others. I can’t see any real reason for this.

Do you have any idea why this is? If so, please tell me.

Grobtak 14:32, 2 November 2006

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[edit] John Chrysostom

Hi, I've responded to your comment on the talk page. Could you leave a note as to how dissatisfied you are with the current version of the article? I'm sure there's a version that works for both of us. I don't really have a whole lot of requirements—other than my edits staying the way they are. Taxico 08:44, 1 December 2006 (UTC)

Hey what do you have to say about Beit Or's recent edits to this article? He has been changing what some of these sources are saying in the name of "POV". I pointed out that these are direct quotes from the sources mentioned and that modifying them would be misreperesting what the source is saying. ==Taxico 16:16, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for your efforts on improving the article. Majoreditor 03:57, 2 January 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the welcome. Time permitting, I will try to expand the STC article at some point in the next 2-3 months. My initial inclination is to focus on his liturgical contributions and add to the homiletics. I could envision both of these becoming their own articles.

I'm reluctant to express an opinion on a proper English translation for Kata Ioudaion -- my Greek is a bit rusty. It's my understanding that scholars are divided on the matter. I will try to get feedback from someone better versed in early Byzantine Greek. Majoreditor 00:50, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

I did some additional research and spoke to a Greek scholar. I can support Harkins' translation, or just leaving it as transalphebetised Greek. Majoreditor 00:32, 6 January 2007 (UTC)

Hi, Grimhelm. Saw your feedback recommending that the item in question be labeled Kata Ioudaion. I will support a change. Do you want to bring this up for broader discussion? Let me know how you want to proceed. Thanks. Majoreditor 21:41, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

OK, ket's go for it. How about the following specif changes:

(1) Change the name of the section heading from "Against the Jews" to "Kata Ioudaion" :Discourse Against Judaizing Christians; (2) switch the order of paragraph 2 and paragraph 3 to reflect proper emphasis; (3) change references in the article to "Kata Ioudaion"; and (4) an explanation on the discussion page stating the reason for the edits. Please let me know what role I can play to help you. I'd also suggest contacting like-minded editors to join the discussion.

Your thoughts? Let me know how I can assist. Majoreditor 00:56, 9 January 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the feedback, I'll start shortly.Majoreditor 01:40, 11 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Michael of Syria

Hi, this is bbcrackmonkey. I see you've copied and pasted a quote from a primary source into an article of mine about the Second Arab siege of Constantinople from a "Michael of Syria" and I was wondering if you could cite the source of it or tell me where you got the information from. Theophanes the Confessor, perhaps? bbcrackmonkey 02:04, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Caspian expeditions of the Rus

You may be interested in this FAC. Briangotts (Talk) (Contrib) 22:25, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Rus' Khaganate

Thought you might be interested in this FAC. Briangotts (Talk) (Contrib) 18:54, 11 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] wargames

Hi Grimhelm

We have been pushing the idea of using images of wargames to show battlefield deployments and the course of events. Our problem is that we lack maps and people able of creating battlefield maps. By chance I realized you are familiar with the topic, so I would very much appreciate your advice.

My idea was to use photos of wargames taken from a bird's eye view with colored arrows indicating troop movement. In case the symbols for the troops are figures they should be deployed, colored and equipped in a historically accurate fashion, furthermore it should be easily possible to determine their troop type and to which side they belong. This is likely suitable for premodern warfare.

Kirill Lokshin raised the issue that it may not look professional, so I'm greatly interested in using the same wargaming style which was in use among the contemporary militaries. This would make it more authentic and really professional in my opinion, especially for the early modern and modern warfare until the rise of computers.Wandalstouring 05:10, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

I don't know all wargamers. Possibly you try to arrange this yourself and show me some photos :P. There were small skirmishes in many wars(and they are unlikely to get maps) so this could be done with for small numbers of miniatures. What really bothers me is to get more info on historic military wargames used to emulate battles(by professional officers). This would be the prefered style. Wandalstouring 12:35, 21 December 2006 (UTC)

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[edit] Userify

At least as I use it (which I believe is vaguely common practice on Wikipedia), to "userify" would mean to move it into user space (ie as a subpage of User:Grimhelm), where you (or others if desired) could edit it to your heart's content. Then the idea would be to move it back into article space when you're done with it. Cheers --Pak21 08:31, 12 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Pike

Hi. Dude, please don't resize the pictures. You can't see the pikes and their implementation in tactic formations if you make them too small. I don't think I've enlarged them too much. Nik Sage • Talk 02:04, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] Bolli Bollasson

Dear Grimhelm. Are you positive about "the first Norse member of the Varangian Guard"? Are you sure that you have not misread the source? The Varangian guard was founded in the 9th century, 200 years before Bolli, two centuries during which Norse mercenaries from Sweden were in the Varangian guard and probably some Norwegians and Danes as well.--Berig 22:01, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

Some of our Russian friends are taking good care of making the articles on Rus' NPOV and they are seeing to it that the articles respect the strong nationalistic Anti-Normanist POV which is common in Russia. In Western books, however, the prevalent POV is that the 9th century Rus' and also 10th century Rus' were mostly Swedes or descendants of Swedes living in what is today Russia. We also have the problem that Northmen or Norse can refer only to Norwegians/Icelanders in Norse sagas, and exclude Swedes and Danes.--Berig 22:20, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

It sounds perfect, IMHO.--Berig 22:40, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] An article which you started, or significantly expanded, Bolli Bollasson, was selected for DYK!

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Thanks for your contributions! Nishkid64 18:52, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

It appears someone messed up with the crediting at T:DYK/N. I was just crediting from there, and it said Berig instead of you. Nishkid64 18:52, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] The cog pic

Hi Grimhelm! I was surprised that Bolli took a hanseatic cog to Denmark, but are you sure that it was a cog and not a Knaar?--Berig 22:34, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

It is probably a just a translation. I have just checked the Old Norse version and it says knarrarbátinn, another word for knaar. The German Wikipedia has a nice picture of a knarr if you would like to use a knarr picture instead.--Berig 22:45, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

PS, I think the story is a bit too early for it being a Hanseatic cog, as well.--Berig 22:47, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] Castle

As I've put this article on the Improvement Drive list, please could you rate it, per the Castles WikiProject box on its talk page? Ta. --Dweller 17:52, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

Thank you not just for the (100% spot-on) rating, but also the other posts. It's had an immediate effect, with several new votes coming in at WP:ACID. --Dweller 14:19, 1 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Siege of Constantinople (1422)

I still think that the article doesn't really distinguish between acttual likely events and the religious dogma of the time. I understand how it is possible to take offense at what I am doing here, but please believe that my intentions are completely good and I am pretty sure I am correct in this situation, although I am and rather areligious I harbour no contempt for religion and am actually quite interested in the subject. Yet I still think it is important to not present legend as fact.- Moshe Constantine Hassan Al-Silverburg | Talk 20:33, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

I agree that it needs to be expanded, but I think the stuff about the apparition should not be mentioned in the main body. If it is to be mentioned at all it should be in a seperate section. The problem with stating it as if it really happened is that it hurts the credibility of the article.-Moshe Constantine Hassan Al-Silverburg | Talk 22:08, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

My main problem with the most recent version was the phrase "Contemptorary accounts attribute the victory to an apparition...". Perhaps it could go something like, "Byzantine and Ottoman legend holds that the appearance of an apparition of ... was responsible for staving off Byzantine defeat".- Moshe Constantine Hassan Al-Silverburg | Talk 08:56, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

How about "Contempory Byzantine and Ottoman tradition attributed the victory to an apparition of the Theotokos...".- Moshe Constantine Hassan Al-Silverburg | Talk 02:29, 6 February 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] GAMESWORKSHOP!

Hey I saw on your page that you're a LOTR Battle Strategy Game person. Thats affiliated with GW right? I collect that too. My favourite tactic is to use loads of bowmen, shoot the enemy, and withdraw. Its so frustrating for the enemy, especially if you have missile supremacy. I also like cavalry, particularly Riders of Rohan. I also collect Warhammer. If you like LOTR you might wanna buy the Warhammer "Battle for Skull Pass" box set, its got lots of stuff for only $45 or 40 pounds. I just thought I shoudl let you know. Tourskin 23:54, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] An article which you started, or significantly expanded, history of science and technology in China, was selected for DYK!

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Thanks for your contributions! Nishkid64 00:00, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Typo on your user page?

Hi. I think the word is "userfy" (see WP:GUS). Xiner (talk, email) 04:01, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

Oh, I wasn't sure about that. Good to know. Cheers! Xiner (talk, email) 14:43, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] A barnstar

		The Original Barnstar
		I know you were just doing what every Wikipedian should do, but I was bitten by a fellow Wikipedian for making apparently groundless suggestions yesterday, and your willingness to listen was more welcome than you could've imagined. So thank you. Xiner (talk, email) 04:13, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] John Chrystosom edits

Thanks for your edits and comments. I have reverted the article to reflect your edits. Majoreditor 22:28, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

Beit Or may get very aggressive. I have just reverted another round of his edits. I am inclined to stay the course and invite other editors to jump in with comments. Please feel free to share your thoughts with me. Thanks. Majoreditor 19:55, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

I suggest just reverting Beit Or as a matter of course. If admins protest, then just start doing it from various anon IPs. That's how I've successfully dealt with the worst losers here. CRCulver 21:54, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Sausenburg

Thanks for the additions to Sausenburg. I appreciate the help and the support on the DYK nomination.--Eva ^bd 13:14, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] John Chrystosom

Sorry I don't actively edit anymore, but if there's something that needs some attention feel free to email me. I'm looking at the John Chrysostom's page and it looks like some of the disputes have cooled down a little. I would rate the overall article as "acceptable", and I don't have anything to add to the article right now. Let me know if I've missed something. ==Taxico 07:50, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] DYK arranging

Just letting you know that the instructions actually say that nominations should be listed "with the newest dates at the top". In all honesty though, it probably isn't necessary for any order at all within dates since admins pick based on when the articles were created, not nominated. BuddingJournalist 01:28, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] DYK

On 15 March 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article English cannon, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

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[edit] DYK

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[edit] DYK

On 16 March 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Horse transports in the Middle Ages, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

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[edit] DYK

On 17 March 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Battle of Quebec (1690), which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

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[edit] DYK

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[edit] Cannon in the Middle Ages

I've added some redirects to this from alternative titles. According the online dictionary I checked, cannon is an accepted plural form, but far more people use the plural -s. I'm afraid your current title is going to confuse a whole bunch of people. Would you consider renaming the article? - Mgm|^(talk) 13:13, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Possible Good Article Candidate

The John Chrysostom article may be nominated for GA status -- discussion on the talkpage. Thanks, Majoreditor 17:53, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

No need to apologize - the edit conflict was my fault, I should have tagged the article before starting. See my comments on the talk page. -- Pastordavid 21:00, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

The article has been nominated as a GA. -- Pastordavid 21:28, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] WikiProject Strategy games

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[edit] Cannon in the Middle Ages

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