*Star Readers*

2009-03-09 [Nocturnaliss]: I'll be curious to see how this works. Also, what are you supposed to do when you've read something by a fellow Elftowner ? Do only writings by fellow Wiki members count ? I think, so far, I've read one story by a fellow Wiki-er... so what would I have to do to know my current star level ?

2009-03-10 [Artsieladie]: Good questions/points. This is what we have to work out I guess. I think the goal here should be to concentrate on reading the writings of Elftowners. If they are a member and they write, the "Star Readers" read them, comment on what they read and then they get credited (This is just a very basic outline of thoughts.) For readings outside of Elftown, we have Reviews for this purpose. -Or- am I missing entirely what you are saying? This wouldn't surprise me, because I've got something else weighing heavily on my mind at the moment. :P

2009-03-10 [Nocturnaliss]: I think that answers me. So whether you read something by someone on Writers Rock, or something by a fellow non-member Elftowner, you get credited for it ? Just making sure I'm getting it right XD. I do think it might be a nice incentive to award more credit for reading something by a fellow Wiki-member, because that would give incentive to more writers to join it :3

So there's still the matter of how to credit people. Hmm. I remember mentioning people could leave a comment on writings that would serve as proof they have read it (and not just the 'I read it!' type of comment, but something pertaining to the prose/poetry). Otheriwse, I dunno how to know who's read what XD

2009-03-10 [Nocturnaliss]: Also, as for the badges: my god that's shiny. XD I like 'em! If you don't like the Spanish, how about breaking tradition and picking another language ? I can only tell you the translation for languages I know, which'd make lectores into 'Lecteurs' in French and 'Lezers' in Dutch... and I wish I knew the Latin translation, because that might look cool for prose/poetry badges << but that's me.

I do have to crit just a little: at first, I didn't notice the difference between the three first levels of reading. Had to reaaaaaally look up close to notice those tiny little star additions. Perhaps altering the star on the badge itself might be a good idea to make it more visible ? Just a thought, maybe I'll be the only one not seeing the lil stars XD

Also: what is the meaning of all the colours ? I imagine you'll mention that eventually, but, y'know... curious. XD

2009-03-10 [Artsieladie]: *grins* My! A lot to respond to! Great, though! I'm not complaining at all. ;)

I see your point about reading members' works that have joined here and crediting a bit more to encourage more to join. I like the idea! :)

Yeah, we would have to decide exactly what would constitute enough proof that they in fact read what they claim they have. We'll have to put our thinking caps on... *looks around for my holey one* hehe ... and see what would be a good criteria to follow, some basic outline of what would be accepted? Hmm.. I'll have to think a bit on this. I've got a few remnants of ideas at present, but this is it. (Comment on plot, characters, interest capture ability?) ;P

I don't mind the language and it does go along with Elftown's official badges. It's that the text can't be readily or clearly read the way it is. So, I need to work on the sharpness of the text. Actually, I thought the same about the little stars. So, I think I will make them a bit larger. As far as colours, I was thinking, the readers would start off with Stage #1 - green star, then go to Stage #2 - green star, and then on to Stage #3 - green star. From the green star, they would move up to the red star and go through the same stages until they would arrive at the blue star stage and go through the stages of the blue star and then would enter the bronze, then get to the silver, and finally to the gold. When they get to the "Mega Star Readers" level, the first would be the bronze, then the silver, and finally the gold. We would have to decide how many reads they would need to do for each stage, though, and I think less prose requirements than poetry, because generally prose writings are lengthier than poetic writings.

I was also thinking that each Star Reader could set up/have their own "Star Reader" wiki-page. Example: [Star Reader - Nocturnaliss@wiki] This way they can just add their Star Reader link next to their name and it would be their responsibilty to keep their own page up to date. What do you think?

I am glad you are so interested in this! I appreciate your input. :D

2009-03-13 [Cillamoon]: Would I be able to join your wiki? I mean, that is if you are accepting members...

2009-03-13 [Nocturnaliss]: Mwell, the best way to prove it, in my opinion, is to leave a pointed comment, and not just a 'great story!' or something... because as a writer, that doesn't help you much, either. Perhaps having a reason why you like/dislike the story ? You'd have to read it to be able to answer that well. I'd actually thought about awarding something extra to people who leave useful comments, which could be determined by the writer themselves if they feel a particular comment has been extra helpful ? But I dunno about that XD just a thought.

Well, the shininess diminishes the readability. Maybe a darker shadow around the lettering could help ? As for the colours, y'know what'd be great ? A logic as to why you hop from one colour to the next. Like... rainbow logic, for instance. But that may be just me XD (huge logic freak, beware). It's the thought that, this way, you don't have to check back here to remind yourself of where you stand (unless you have no idea what a rainbow looks like XD). But, feel free to ignore this << XD

I'm thinking less prose requirements than poetry, myself, for the same reason. What is to be figured out is a good amount. Starting off at one prose and... hmm, 3 or 5 poems seems like a good start. But after that... to figure that out, we'd have to know exactly how many levels there are. And set up a standard sheet for the personal Star reader wiki (which is an awesome idea). That way, your own progress'd be extra easy to keep track of :3

2009-03-13 [Nocturnaliss]: [Cillamoon]: check out Elftown's Rocking 'Riters!. I don't think there's any requirement for joining, but you can always ask [Artsieladie] to make extra sure ^^

2009-03-13 [Cillamoon]: Thank you!

2009-03-13 [Nocturnaliss]: You're welcome ^^ we need all the Writers we can find :D 't is the purpose of the Wiki, after all.

2009-04-09 [Cillamoon]: Is it still possible to join this one as well?

2009-04-10 [Nocturnaliss]: You automatically do when you join up Writers Rock... but Artsie hasn't finished figuring this out yet. ... which might never happen as I just noticed she's been banned. O.O wtf.

2010-03-10 [*Phoenix*]: hmmm...I like this idea!

2010-08-01 [*Phoenix*]: Is this still going on or what?

2010-09-12 [Eyden13]: This look interesting, but I'm confused on what it is about.

2010-09-12 [*Phoenix*]: I believe if you read a story here on ET you get a badge, but it was [Artsieladie]'s idea and she was working on it when she left so it died. I have a feeling on one else is going to help work on it....

2010-09-12 [Eyden13]: I really like to help out. I'm going to look around and see what I could do then contact who ever it would be I need to contact to do so. ^-^

2010-09-12 [*Phoenix*]: Me too. That's just the thing: I think you'd have to contact [Artsieladie], but she's sworn off ET.....I'm not 100% when or if she's coming back...

2010-09-12 [Eyden13]: she was just on 3 hours ago, I just sent her a message.

2010-09-12 [*Phoenix*]: Okay. I just know she's hasn't talked to me in forever and we used to talk everyday...

2010-09-12 [Eyden13]: awwww. I'll see if she will message me back. If not I'll try asking the council or guards mambers and see what they can do.

2010-09-12 [*Phoenix*]: Sounds like a plan.

2010-09-19 [Artsieladie]: *pops in and reads 'everything' to bring myself up-to-date* I do still pop in on occasion, but seldom to socialise, just to get something usually. I've been made to feel like I'm not wanted particularly by the owner of this place, so... *shrugs*

Been busy trying to eradicate my computer and my computer's external harddrive of the psychopath that's made himself at home in it.. for over 3 years. ...And now having to deal with health issues as a result of the overwhelming stress of being the target of a cyberstalker to the umpteenth degree with tracking and keylogging spyware that he has planted in it. NO FUN!

This wiki has nothing to do with the council or the guards. I'd like to hear your ideas, though Eyden. :) Hello, *Phoenix*. :)

2010-09-19 [Eyden13]: *Wave* It's nice to met you, and I hope everything gets better.

As for my ideas, I was thinking That readers could make profiles, and on them links to the stories they've read and next to the links rate the story from 1-5. I like the chart you have up as well. There are links to writer archives that are still really active that I thought would be cool to get involved with. Create like a elftown library for the readers to choose from.

2010-09-20 [Artsieladie]: Hi! Very nice to meet you as well! :) Thanks! It will eventually.. I'm hoping anyway.

I like the idea of having Reader Profile pages/urls! There are the little rating gizmos now that can be used too, like are used on Reviews, for example. I also have images of stars here on Elftown for rating, too.

Yeah, that's pretty much what is the goal of this wiki.. to bring out of hiding or seclusion all the writers here on Elftown, so as to not only make writers aware of and put in touch with other writers, but to also try to generate more attention/interest from the overall community about all the writers and their works and so, hopefully to spur more interest in the 'reading' of the writers' works in the process. We have many members that read books. If we could increase interest in some "Elftown Reading" of the writers' works here, this would be wonderful, I think.

I should upload the improved and additional badges. I'll try to get to this in the very near future. I think I'll put them on their own "badge page" though, so this page can be used for what is was originally intended for, and this was to list the Star Readers and what they have read and such, but I like the listing of the Star Readers Profile Page Links much better. Then the page will remain much neater, and better organised, I think, especially with the badges on their own page as well.

It's great to have your interest! :)

2010-09-20 [Eyden13]: it's no problem, and if you need any help just let me know.

2010-09-24 [*Phoenix*]: Hwello!

I just want to join this. ^-^ I don't really have any ideas...

2010-09-26 [Artsieladie]: Well, if anyone has any ideas that they would like to see added or just as something to start with and build on, by all means, please don't be shy! One can always create an 'idea or concept' wiki page, like a work page, and then go from, there. Right? ;) "An idea held prisoner in the shadow of silence, can never be brought to light."

It seems I no longer have the passion and enthusiasm for Elftown I once had I'm afraid and I somehow highly doubt that I ever will again, for if one doesn't learn from history, they are doomed to repeat it, and it's a road I can't even seem to get off of. So I'm sure, when I do, I will not step foot on it again. :P

Hello, April! Nice to see you as always. Supporters are important, too, with an idea or two or not. Just having your interest is wonderful, my dear! *hug* :)

2010-09-26 [*Phoenix*]: *huggles* I miss talking to you! We have to keep in touch more often!

2010-09-26 [Artsieladie]: I do as well. Yes, we do! :)

2010-09-27 [*Phoenix*]: ^__^

2010-09-28 [Eyden13]: Give me a few days then I'll make a page ^-^