User talk:Monkeypolice188

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Signature: Monk Talk 18:40, November 7, 2015 (UTC)

Response to archived conversation
Good day Monk, I just wish to inform you that I have responded to your message regarding the "Water Transport" category in Archive 23. It is a relatively unimportant response, but I felt that it would be appropriate to notify you, since I replied after you had archived your Talk page, and you may have missed it otherwise.

TAlim 1994 - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 16:21, November 10, 2016 (UTC)


 * Already seen, thanks. The bot has done the job, btw. I also realised I can start using the bot to replace files that appear in millions of pages that have been renamed...so if you ever need a file link to be updated after the file has been renamed, that appears on lots of pages, give me a shout. The bot-job list is defunct so I'm going to delete that. Just contact me if you ever need the bot to do something. Monk Talk 16:25, November 10, 2016 (UTC)


 * I see. That is quite convenient; thank you for telling me. By the way, have you gotten the bot able to italicize Grand Theft Auto titles yet?
 * TAlim 1994 - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 17:02, November 10, 2016 (UTC)


 * Not yet >:( Monk Talk 17:03, November 10, 2016 (UTC)


 * Drats. Please let me know if and when you make it do so, then I can stop the repetitive task of italicizing the titles.
 * TAlim 1994 - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 17:05, November 10, 2016 (UTC)

File name?

 * What's wrong with the file name of "File:Niko Bellic Transparent.png"? It isn't for any article; it was only for my userspace. I'm just wondering why you moved it, because I don't see anything wrong with the original name, personally.  &bull; Krade ( Board  &bull; <font style="font-family:courier new; color:#ffffff; border-bottom:1px dotted #ffffff; padding:0px">Contribs <font color="#ffffff">) 16:36, November 10, 2016 (UTC)


 * While files on user pages can be unlicensed, we personally prefer the files to be named consistently with those appearing on other articles, regardless of where they appear - this makes them easier to manage for whatever in future. Simply put, avoid spaces and mention game abbreviations if necessary. We don't usually rename them unless they are really poorly named (i.e, asdabdoasbodsa.jpg would be a poor file name and the file would either be renamed or deleted depending on how necessary the image is to the wiki) (if it's a random file completely unrelated to GTA, regardless of whether it appears on a user page or an article, it would be deleted but if it was a good quality GTA picture, just poorly named, we'd consider renaming it rather than deleting it). I only renamed yours today as I was cleaning up the recent uploads and saw that yours didn't quite match - it probably wouldn't happen normally :p. Don't feel threatened or offended by this, as this isn't an offense unless files are inserted to articles without proper names or licenses. Thanks. Stay safe :) <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 16:42, November 10, 2016 (UTC)
 * Alright, I understand. Thanks. <font color="#ffffff"> &bull; <font style="font-size:12px; font-family:courier new; color:#ffffff; border-bottom:1px dotted #ffffff; padding:0px; font-weight:bold">Krade <font color="#ffffff">( <font style="font-family:courier new; color:#ffffff; border-bottom:1px dotted #ffffff; padding:0px">Board <font color="#ffffff"> &bull; <font style="font-family:courier new; color:#ffffff; border-bottom:1px dotted #ffffff; padding:0px">Contribs <font color="#ffffff">) 16:46, November 10, 2016 (UTC)

Gang Attacks Photo
Why did you remove my photo on Gang Attacks?

It was on topic, and I thought it was helpful. Why?


 * It was poor quality - it appears to have been taken using a phone or camera, rather than a screenshot of the actual game. Large resolution doesn't make up for phone/camera shots. It was also unlicensed and poorly named. Please review the GTA Wiki:Media Policy for more information. Thanks. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 17:02, November 10, 2016 (UTC)


 * I apologize, I added a description (summary) and put a license on it. But it remains of poor quality. I can't take high res photos on PS3, can I? So, yeah I did take it with a camera. I will not re-add this to the "Gang Attacks" topic until a photo with higher resolution is taken. PwnageSoldier (talk) 17:10, November 10, 2016 (UTC)


 * Unfortunately not. Perhaps you can purchase a capture card, move onto a platform that allows screen capturing, or request someone else to take the picture you're trying to upload (use the talk page of the article :p). Sorry I can't help you anymore than that, I realise it can be frustrating. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 17:12, November 10, 2016 (UTC)


 * I'm a PS4 player as well, but I don't have a PS+ subscription, I have way worse stats, cash amount and level, and I don't find paying for next gen fun when last gen is still more fun. I'll try to buy a capture card. Thanks. PwnageSoldier (talk) 17:15, November 10, 2016 (UTC)

Sandbox Invitation
Thought I'd invite you to my personal sandbox to practice around internal/model names for make-believe vehicles. If these vehicles ended up in a future DLC release, they're most likely coincidental and never intentional. Enjoy! ;) 00:04, November 11, 2016 (UTC)

Blocking Policy
Considering your blocking policy that was only made by you and was closed successfuly that no one can break it, you broke it. For my behaviour, it says that I should be banned only for one week since it was first time, not infinitely. Mind explaining ?


 * Looking at your chat ban log, we can see quite clearly this is not your 'first time'.


 * Let us also consider:


 * You have made only 25 edits,
 * 10 of which are mainspace
 * 7 of which are vandalism
 * 4 of which are hate towards users

Let us also consider your behaviour on other wikis, your involvement with this wiki, and the behaviour in this wiki's Chat.
 * In conclusion, I have not broken the policy, I have not breached the policy, and the block will not be listed.
 * <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 11:45, November 13, 2016 (UTC)


 * Bullshit. That's what I do on other wikis is not of your business, vandalism was already seen and even you gave me a chance unblocking me from infinite block, and also these 2 other bans weren't even connected to this wiki. Your smart brother banned me for no reason once. Mantiix (talk) 18:42, November 13, 2016 (UTC)


 * What happens on other wikis can have an effect on how people view you on other wikis, regardless of what it may be. Your vandalism was intentionally done, you cannot deny that it was not you, and personally your vandalism edits have come back to haunt you, as I feel they make up 50% of the reason you are now permanently banned from the GTA Wiki Chat. That is the end of this discussion. Goodbye. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 19:07, November 13, 2016 (UTC)

RE: Inttxd
"txd" refers to "texture dictionary" rather than individual textures, so only V has an "intxd". For IV just refer to whatever the interior texture is called and for 3D universe either leave it empty or note that that interiors are generic and shared with just about every other vehicle.

And yes, that is correct. If there's a change in texturing, and it has a different name, then use this name. 11-13-2016, 11:09:08 (EST)

Insurgent's Engine Model Image
The correct terminology of engine bay is the hood open, showing the entire engine sitting in its space. Could we somehow circumvent that MOS/V rule since the Insurgent and the other vehicles have no engine model?

If that can't be changed and would rather have placeholder images, then one image for the Insurgent's sexy hood coming right up.

--Tony42898 (Talker - Blogger - Stalker) -- 19:58, November 15, 2016 (UTC)


 * There isn't a need to change it - the MOS already complies with this exception:

"Engine bay - A view of the engine (OR where the engine would be if the vehicle's engine cannot be seen)"

- MOS Vehicle Content


 * <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 20:01, November 15, 2016 (UTC)


 * I had never really thought about the logic behind the "engine bay =/= engine placement" rule, I'm aware what the bay means, however because the name "engine bay" was implemented into the design gallery system way before I even knew about the design galleries altogether, I had never really pondered on questioning it. We can change the title to "Engine view", if that would be more appropriate, as that does accept this exception, however we can't change the template field name without the help of the bot. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 20:06, November 15, 2016 (UTC)


 * I agree that "Engine View" is indeed a more appropriate name for that particular Design Gallery image. However, for ease of editing, I would strongly suggest that the template parameter name be changed to "Engine_view_imagename". Additionally, I noticed that the "Other modelling" image has the rather strange parameter name "Damage_view_imagename", which is highly confusing in my opinion, and I recommend changing the parameter name to "Other_modelling_imagename" or something similarly appropriate.


 * UPDATE: I seem to have initially missed the gist of your last message Monk, as I now realize that you have already acknowledged the "Engine_bay_imagename" parameter name discrepancy that I mentioned above. However, as I also said, the "Damage_view_imagename" parameter name should also be updated when you make your bot update the parameters.


 * 11:28, November 16, 2016 (UTC)


 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 08:30, November 16, 2016 (UTC)


 * As I said already, I can only change parameter names with the help of the bot updating all the pages, which I am not doing yet. Damage view is named damage view because it was originally what it was - a damage shot of the car. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 16:30, November 16, 2016 (UTC)


 * I see. Thank you for clarifying. Just to be certain, when you do come round to making your bot update the parameter names, do you also intend to change the "Damage_view_imagename" parameter, since the image that occupies that spot is no longer used for that purpose?
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 03:21, November 17, 2016 (UTC)


 * Soon. I don't know, but soon. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 18:40, November 17, 2016 (UTC)


 * That is good to hear. Take your time, I am in no way trying to rush you.
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 23:33, November 17, 2016 (UTC)

RE:
Alright man. 21:43, November 15, 2016 (UTC)

CJ's Friends page deletion
Hello, do you mind telling me why did you removed the CJ's friends page that i created, i wasn't vandalizing you known... Tesshu (talk) 14:38, November 16, 2016 (UTC)


 * We don't need categories for individual "friends". Categories are categories, not specifics. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 16:30, November 16, 2016 (UTC)

Re: Your edits
Good day, I have responded to your message on my Talk page. Please feel free to view it and respond if you wish.

TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 22:58, November 17, 2016 (UTC)

Chat
Chat? KM13 (talk) 17:27, November 21, 2016 (UTC)

Gallery edits on gang pages
I get it. GTAFan86 (talk) 18:56, November 22, 2016 (UTC)

Jobs for your bot
Good day Monk, I have another job for your bot, but it is quite specific: make it add  tags around   links in templates if - and only if - the links are not already under the effects of   tags. The reason for this is because a number of Userboxes apparently are not under the effects of the  tags, as a number of User pages - including Sam's - are in the "Userboxes" category, which is almost certainly a result of an incorrectly tagged category in a Userbox template.

TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 20:39, November 23, 2016 (UTC)


 * I'll do it when I get the time. Thanks. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 15:48, November 24, 2016 (UTC)

Deleting template
Hi. May i ask, could you delete my signature template ? You can do it when you have a time. here. --GTAFan86 (talk) 15:44, November 24, 2016 (UTC)


 * Done :) <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 15:48, November 24, 2016 (UTC)


 * Thank you so much. GTAFan86 (talk) 15:47, November 24, 2016 (UTC)

Chat
I wanna ask you a question in private chat Monk. Could you join ? I am taking your only 1 moment. GTAFan86 (talk) 16:19, November 24, 2016 (UTC)


 * About you man. Only 1 minute. Waiting for you. GTAFan86 (talk) 16:27, November 24, 2016 (UTC)

Facebook
Just don't do anything to your Wikia account, because I need a way to secretly talk to ya. MHM (talk) 03:19, November 25, 2016 (UTC)

Capiton positions on Gallery's
What is so awful about changing the gallery captionalign position ? Monk, i am just asking. I'm sorry if i make you nervous. GTAFan86 (talk) 15:47, November 26, 2016 (UTC)


 * You're not making me "nervous". The standardization is "gallery center", as the bot has been doing, as we have all being doing - I don't see why we should now start centering captions, it looks awful, especially on longer ones. Gallery center is quite enough. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 15:48, November 26, 2016 (UTC)
 * Hmm. Alright. Thanks for explaining me. Well, i'm going to revert my edit on The Long Stretch page. GTAFan86 (talk) 15:53, November 26, 2016 (UTC)

RE: Swift Livery
lol. don't panic.

I knew that since the Flight School Update became a thing. Which is why I was explicitly against splitting off Swift Classic from Flying Bravo.

The no-livery spawns in black. The livery spawns in white (because some liveries can be painted over). Dunno about IV, but the system DOES work in V. It's just that for some reason when you spawn it with trainers, it doesn't work. If you throw it into traffic, it will spawn as intended. Same for the Burritos - replace the popgroups file with Burritos only, and you'll never get all colors with all liveries.

Burger Shot Stallion I'm guessing is because livery support and the clutter. And since R* always wanted it to be available from websites, they went with a separate model instead of "buy stock, customize it yourself in LSC".

Tyrus either intended to spawn with a livery (but failed because the geniuses at R* made liveries a mod part), or they just got lazy. Why they added new colors, I don't know, but I have a suspicion going on as to why that happened.

Marshall is just like Swift/Burrito/Whateverelse. Dump it into traffic, it will spawn correctly. Either way, yes, the script specifies what livery/combo it needs to spawn with when ordering from Pegasus, otherwise it would be randomized when you'd order it - and that'd negate the purpose of making more money off selling the exact same model while passing it off as a separate one.

Post Op Boxville is either one of those: separate model to not fuck around with the original (especially because on Last-Gen R* thinks that vehicle models are not updatable, ever), make it easier on the scripting (copy paste model with all the work done vs an existing model coded over and over again to spawn with an exact livery and color combo), or someone not knowing they can replace models because that's not the first time R* literally copy pasted a model and used it as the mission/website vehicle (*looks at Heist Dinghy*).

So yeah, the system does work as intended. The rest is R* logic, basically. 11-28-2016, 12:48:38 (EST)

Regarding my deleted disambiguation page
Good day Monk, I noticed that you have deleted my disambiguation page for "Vortex". I do not dispute the deletion, but if your rule were to be followed, should not the "Internet" page be deleted also? Like the former, that page is also for only two pages.

TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 19:52, November 28, 2016 (UTC)


 * Why not. I don't know every page that meets this criteria, I'm just saying, the one you created, it's literally 2 different things, not exactly disambiguous. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 20:13, November 28, 2016 (UTC)


 * I have deleted the page. Just to verify, how many similarly named pages should there be to warrant the creation of a disambiguation page in your opinion?


 * UPDATE: I have re-read your delete reason for the "Vortex" page, and I see that you have already answered my question: at least three pages need to exist with similar names before a disambiguation page should be created. I will follow this rule in the future. Thank you.


 * 05:48, November 29, 2016 (UTC)


 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 05:15, November 29, 2016 (UTC)

Regarding the Special Vehicles article
Hello Monk, I have an issue with a particular page that has vexed me rather hopelessly: the Special Vehicles article has a header page that is used as a template on several pages, but it specifies that it is for 3D Universe vehicles only. Since special vehicles appear in both the 3D Universe as well as the HD Universe, the header is outdated, though I have not a clue as to what to do to make the header more compatible. Since you specialize in vehicle pages, I hope that you might have a better idea as to what to do.

TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 08:39, November 30, 2016 (UTC)


 * I don't see an issue - the template header is only found on 3D Universe pages, the games, etc. We don't need a header for HD Universe special pages, as no special vehicles have these unique properties in the HD Universe. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 17:17, December 5, 2016 (UTC)


 * The issue is actually more specifically with the Special Vehicles article itself: the page has the header page template on it, but if you scroll down to the "By game" section, the list mentions HD Universe games as well as 3D Universe games, creating what I feel is a potentially misleading discrepency, as it might confuse people not familiar with the Grand Theft Auto series into thinking that games that are actually set in the HD Universe are in the 3D Universe. I would suggest either making some modifications to the header page template, or removing the template from the Special Vehicles article.
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 18:59, December 6, 2016 (UTC)

Camilo Flores
Hey Monk, has Camilo Flores ever flipped out on everyone for no apparent reason and then decide to leave the wiki? Because he did that on the Watch Dogs Wiki, where he was a big help, and he just left flat out of nowhere. And I think he's done that here on this wiki before, if I'm correct. Am I? Just wanted to make sure, because he seems unpredictable. <span style="border-radius: 5px 5px 5px 5px; border: 2px ridge yellow; background-color:#66cd00; box-shadow: 0 0 0px ;"> Chris6d (talk)  21:09, December 2, 2016 (UTC)


 * Lol. Wouldn't be the first time. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 21:32, December 2, 2016 (UTC)

Regarding the "Administrator" template
Good day Monk, I wish to thank you for correcting my error with regards to the  code that I removed from the "Administrator" template. Despite my edit summary, the primary reason why I removed the code was for consistency reasons, as neither the "Patroller" template nor the "Bureaucrat" template had it. I have since added the code to all the Staff templates.

TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 12:52, December 4, 2016 (UTC)


 * No trouble, thanks for finishing the job off for me.


 * I also wish to apologise if I came across rude on Steam chat; I was rather busy as the internet was going off, on, had to keep turning off my PC, etc. The issue I had was a fault in the wall socket which I fixed myself in the end anyway. Thanks :)


 * PS what are your thoughts on the wiki's Christmas theme? <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 12:55, December 4, 2016 (UTC)


 * Not a problem, your frustration was understandable given the issues with your Internet, and I am glad that you resolved the problem.


 * With regards to the Christmas theme, I remember that we used almost exactly the same theme last year, but I must say that the animated snow is a very nice addition. The only qualm that I have is that the background image is (for me at least) tiled vertically down the page, as opposed to remaining fixed when the page is scrolled (as the normal background image is). I attempted to correct the problem, but to no avail. It seems that the issue is a too-small image size, so if you have a larger copy of the image on your PC, I suggest that you try using it. By the way, how did you add the animated snow?


 * Thirdly, have you had a chance to look at either of these two issues? If not, please try and look into them at some point.


 * Finally, Just to verify, do you need to be logged into your bot account before it can edit, or can it execute its tasks spontaneously without you being signed in? I noticed that it did not automatically add a redirect page that I created to the "Redirects" category.


 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 08:19, December 5, 2016 (UTC)


 * I do not have a larger copy unfortunately, I can't see how I can fix it from scrolling, it IS really annoying. The Snow is a JS script on the MediaWiki:ImportJS page. I planned on editing the script to make more snow fall but it dramatically slows down website loading times.


 * I haven't had a chance to look back at the two pages. I can't see the main page issue so I can't really fix that really. Special Vehicles - I'll take a look.


 * Bot - I don't have to be signed on on the wiki, just the AWB software. Not sure what you mean by the redirect situation, could you rephrase that? <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 15:50, December 5, 2016 (UTC)


 * With regards to the background image, why don't you try upscaling the image (stretching the original image using Paint, Photoshop or similar editing software), saving the stretched image as the default resolution, then using it as the wiki background. Since the image is stretched anyway in the background it should not impact its quality. Try upscaling the image to the same dimensions as the normal background image.


 * With regards to the Main Page issue, what are you not able to see, what browser are you using, and what page are you looking at exactly: the Main Page itself, the slider template or another template?


 * With regards to the redirects, there is no immediate issue as far as I can tell, but how long does it normally take between the creation of an uncategorized redirect and the bot adding it to the "Redirects" category? A few months ago I checked an uncategorized redirect that I made around ten minutes after I made it, and I noticed that it was still not added to the "Redirects" category at that time.


 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 21:01, December 6, 2016 (UTC)


 * Main Page - I don't see the issue because all my devices are widescreen and fixed widescreen width. Perhaps you can try fix it yourself.


 * I don't think you understand how the bot works - it isn't just going to "add" the category any time a redirect is created. It isn't fully automated. I would have to tell it to add categories to the latest redirect pages, I can't get it to do it ANY time a redirect is created. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 15:37, December 7, 2016 (UTC)


 * You were correct: I did not properly understand how the bot works, and I thank you for clarifying. Also, since you cannot see the problem on the Main Page that I am asking you to fix, I will try to fix it again myself at some point.
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 08:49, December 16, 2016 (UTC)

Avi
Like your avi and the thing next to it. Really brings out your holiday spirit and stuff. Also, I like the wiki background, and the snow feature. The snow even piles up on my keyboard (still on tablet, so it makes sense). MHM (talk) 20:57, December 5, 2016 (UTC)


 * While we were in chat, my internet went out. Also, don't be sorry. There's nothing for you to be sorry about. MHM (talk) 21:49, December 5, 2016 (UTC)

About Cam...
Just being a curious little bastard, but what happened to Camilo? Seems that the vehicle model name assumption thing drove him off... with that being said, I probably answered my own question lol.

--Tony42898 (Talker - Blogger - Stalker) -- 08:59, December 6, 2016 (UTC)


 * Camilo left because he "didn't feel welcome anymore". In actuality, Camilo left because he couldn't decipher a little old quote a like to live up to, "if a job's worth doing it's worth doing properly";


 * When Camilo left "last" time, he said he wouldn't be returning again....what he meant was he wouldn't be editing for 22 days, which is considered to be a "long time". My only assumption, which is probably true knowing the past "fall outs" we had, is that he left (on the 18th of October) because he was "insulted" by my advice; in a nutshell, Camilo's main contribution in my concern was rewriting performance sections and basically trashing them with his poor grammar and English; while everyone is entitled to edit, I was merely trying to advise him to work on what bits he was rewriting so I wouldn't have to fix up his grammar and English. Obviously my advice was thrown out of the window when he left back in October and full-on taken as an insult just this November, so I have no intentions of helping the user again.


 * He left in November for one absolutely certain reason (given the edit summaries); he couldn't, as I already said, decipher the meaning of the phrase "if a job's worth doing it's worth doing properly"; as part of the infobox extension WildBrick created, I decided to help out as the major part in filling in all the fields. Now, being the quote follower I am, I decided it was best to take this slowly and get everything filled in on EACH page rather than rushing through pages and MISSING information. This infobox extension only took off just around the time Camilo left in October, which meant that I was really the only one working on it - I had no problem with this, as even WildBrick stated (no source, think was in chat?) there was absolutely no rush or immediate demand for the extension project, so I was laid back and planned on doing the absolute majority of pages.


 * Camilo returns after a "long break", and sees that all the necessary information for the infobox parts, including the vehicles.ide, vehicles.meta and all CarCols.dat date had been added to the wiki by me recently. He decided to hop on the band wagon and "help", but when I (and WildBrick just yesterday) picked up on the fact he was merely guess-ing information for the infoboxes, I was very reluctant on letting him do that - of course, wiki being wiki allows him to edit anything unrestricted, so I can't and wasn't "stopping him from editing", I was recommending him to avoid "attempting" to fill in information if he wasn't solid on knowing it. Incidentally, I DID provide a pretty simple guide on knowing how to fill in this information into the sandbox, but I don't think he had the care to check this out, so more fool him for doing so. I guess you could say, he brought it on himself. So after noticing this, I recommended he stick to the 3D universe vehicles, as that's much less complex information (be careful, too complex may confuse Camilo). Of course, he partially stuck by this, but he still didn't quite get the message when I insisted that the job was worth doing properly, so he starts filling in 3D universe information and that caused problems when it came to 3D+HD universe vehicles, generic vehicles such as the Bus, Sentinel, etc, so now the EXTREME majority of infoboxes are now HALF COMPLETE, which has of course, really messed up my plans.


 * To conclude, he "leaves for a long time", returns when he sees the opportunity to practically hijack the speed and efficiency of my project, and then leaves me along with the guilt, blame and reputation of apparently "not welcoming him here". I am absolutely not going to stand being responsible for him leaving. He made that choice, I made it loud and clear for him to stop with the guessing information, the random reverting, the assumptions, etc, I made it clear how the project should and would have gone, how it was best to have gone, but he chose to ignore that, carry on, leave me with a partially-built project, and leave me with that. I'm a heavily depressed man, Tony, do you think I am going to stand for that? Do you think I will stand for being held responsible for something that isn't remotely my fault? I held my hand out with all the information needed to help him, even though I had no idea he was going to jump in the role of taking on such a big project, but I still allowed him to continue, and he left because he couldn't listen? Or was it just to make me feel bad?


 * As you can see, I have a lot to say about this, because quite frankly, I don't know what else to think. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 15:43, December 6, 2016 (UTC)

Import/Export
Truffade is probably the Chiron.

The Progen could be a newer McLaren, but it could also be the 12C. They're pretty popular and I'm surprised it hasn't been added to be honest.

Can almost guarantee the Blazer Aqua is a quadski. Not sure about rockets though.

Could the rocket Voltic be the Venom? It's either a car that fires rockets, or a car where rocket is a reference to speed.

Think you're spot on with the DB11 though.

I'll keep an eye out for leaked images of the content though, that will give us a much better idea of what to expect.

The rumored December DLC was supposedly split in two due to its size, so we might not see all of them immediately. 5.7mil for a car though? Leo68 (talk) 22:12, December 7, 2016 (UTC)


 * The fact there's a Nero and Nero Custom supports the idea of Chiron and Chiron GT


 * My thoughts exactly with McLaren. Probably the 675t and its race counterpart.


 * Rocket Voltic is rocket voltaic - it's literally a Voltic with rockets attached, firing ones. There's a diagram pic from RSC leaked, same with the wedges.


 * The update will likely be like FAIFAF and bikers: Continuations. I reckon it'll release 13 cars at first, similar to previous large updates, and the other 12 across 4 weeks of 3 cars per week. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 22:24, December 7, 2016 (UTC)
 * Sounds about right. Unless they drag it out like Bikers and we have 12 weeks of sales and a new vehicle every week. Most of the shit I'm seeing is fake, no images yet but certainly code. I expect it'll be released on the 20th, so that they can add the Christmas content as well. Leo68 (talk) 22:32, December 7, 2016 (UTC)

Speedos
The speedometers in GTA 5 are known to be completely false, I removed that part because speedometers always contradict actual speed. Matrexpingvin (talk) 13:44, December 10, 2016 (UTC)


 * And? It's still information, they're still statistics, even if they're "wrong", it's still information which varies between vehicles and should be mentioned on articles. The statement wherein the speedometer was mentioned was merely clarifying that the top speed of the car in both files and speedometers doesn't match the actual top speed of the car, it never mentioned anything about the speedometer being "correct". <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 14:05, December 10, 2016 (UTC)

Look, I've made some mistakes and I'm sorry. I'll be more careful in the future and will only correct actual grammar and stuff like that. I never meant to have a negative effect on the wiki. Matrexpingvin (talk) 16:53, December 10, 2016 (UTC)

Me
In response to every mess I've caused, let me say that I am sorry. Really sorry.

Basically my attitude was worse because of many problems in both personal life and on the wiki and, as you said, I hardly take friendly advices to improve my behaviour, which is pretty much a fatal mistake (finally recognize that), so, in an apparent unstability of my emotions, I was very depressed to even listen the proper ways to improve and not to "de-prove".

If there is still an opportunity to edit around there, I promise that I would improve my editings and fixing anything that was messed up (and to not get involved in another future vehicle project anymore, just sticking to the basics).

Can I be here? Thanks in advance. -- SWAT Cam F     19:17, December 13, 2016 (UTC)


 * You just can't resist can you? Honestly Camilo, whether you stay here or not is A) not my problem and B) not my decision. If you don't like it, go, simple. I don't like your attitude lately so I don't (and won't) want to help you. I can't just accept an apology when it's happening time and time and time and time again. You say you won't get in the way with things, and you do. I don't mind that, but when you get in the way and slow things down, OR get in the way and do things wrong, that's when I do mind. And your attitude at WD Wiki tells me this "BYE!" attitude keeps recurring. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 20:31, December 13, 2016 (UTC)
 * I know this isn't any of my business, but Monk, you have to expect people to say things like Camillo said. Ali said he'd leave the myths wiki. Took him a while to mean it. I said the same thing, and it took about two months, but I did. I contemplated leaving wikia, but settled against it, because you're still here, and i can't hate every wiki, for something some tiny wiki did. Camillo, deeply consider whether or not you want to leave, before announcing it. MHM (talk) 22:20, December 14, 2016 (UTC)

Vehicle Pages
Thanks for filling in the blanks, I really need to replace the piece of shit I call my computer. On another note, have the other vehicles been found in the files? I noticed the ItaliGTB was up and I hear there's another 12 vehicles to come. Leo68 (talk) 21:50, December 13, 2016 (UTC)


 * Yeah they're all in the files:


 * Nero
 * Nero Custom
 * Itali GTB
 * Itali GTB Custom
 * Ruiner3 (unused)
 * FCR 1000
 * FCR 1000 Custom
 * Comet Retro Custom


 * I'll create the pages tomorrow. The images of the vehicles up, I left the Legendary MS descriptions on the source of the main import/export page. :) <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 21:58, December 13, 2016 (UTC)


 * Looking forward to seeing the Nero. Big fan of the Chiron, has to be what it is. RIP Adder. You could say RIP X80 too. Rocket Voltic is better in every way, and costs more (for those snooty folk who want to have the most expensive car in the game). Leo68 (talk) 22:10, December 13, 2016 (UTC)


 * Nero Custom is a right rip off of the Vision GT haha. Shame that the Nero appears to share the same top speed as Adder (though I didnt look at the drag and force figures), and Nero Custom is .2 more than Nero. Lmao. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 22:15, December 13, 2016 (UTC)

Promotion request
Hi, im HR-670, and I want to be a patroller of this wiki. I'm also a big fan vehicles in all GTA Series and real life.HURACAN-LP670 (talk) 04:56, December 14, 2016 (UTC)


 * Good day sir, I see that you wish to be a Patroller on the GTA Wiki. Please refer to this page to make a request to be promoted. However, please do not lodge a request at this time, as you do not currently meet the promotion criteria, which requires applicants to have been active on the GTA Wiki for at least two months, with at least 500 constructive edits (though exceptions may be made on the second rule).


 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 16:06, December 14, 2016 (UTC)

Regarding the Dodo
Good day Monk, I seek your opinion on one of my recent actions: I added the Dodo to the "Amphibious Vehicles" category, as it is able to land on both land and water, and I wish to know whether you feel it is appropriate for it to be there.

TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 16:24, December 14, 2016 (UTC)


 * Sounds good :) - <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 21:33, December 14, 2016 (UTC)


 * That is good to hear. I will leave it as it is then. Thank you for your input.
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 04:16, December 15, 2016 (UTC)

User:White44Tree
We need to contact Wikia to make sure that he's no longer welcome in Wikia whatsoever so it prevents him from causing any problems on any other Wikias he sets foot in, as in him being blocked from accessing any Wikias at all. Its like he basically begs for attention and accuses admins for trolling so he'll need a hard lesson he'll never forget. Thought I'd let you know is all. 19:41, December 14, 2016 (UTC)


 * I do not believe that we need to go as far as that. While I agree that "White44Tree"'s behaviour towards me is unacceptable, he apparently intended it as a "joke". As I have already mentioned on his Talk page, if he had performed a similar antic on me as a close friend, I might not have minded as much (and I have at least one fairly close friend who does something similar (he routinely insults me jokingly and likes to jokingly call me a pedophile due to the fact that I have a fair number of younger Friends on Xbox LIVE)), but since he does not, it is a rather rude thing to do. I think that a month-long block - which Monk has already issued - is a sufficient consequence for his actions, and I do hope that he learns from it.
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 20:18, December 14, 2016 (UTC)


 * You can never be too careful. Especially after what happened when another user went as far as to threaten to hack GTA Wiki, or any other Wikis, months ago, which led Monk into becoming irate. If he comes back the coming year and he still shows this kind of behavior, then he's clearly showing malicious acts and its imperative that actions must be taken seriously, not just here, but everywhere else. JohnSignature.jpg 03:27, December 15, 2016 (UTC)


 * That is fair enough. However, I must say that had I been hacked every single time somebody had threatened to do so, my Internet connection, data, PCs, and in particular my Xbox consoles would have been compromised around three years ago; my point being that it is highly unlikely that users such as "White44Tree" actually know how to hack. Personally, I am considering studying computer hacking myself, as I find that it is useful information, and I would be able to use it both to protect myself online, and also to, for example, work with the police to catch cyber-criminals. By the way, I assume that you were referring to "Mr Zuul" (or his sockpuppet account) when you mentioned the other user?
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 04:54, December 15, 2016 (UTC)


 * Maybe. However, Mr Zuul's grammar is far too different compared to White44Tree's, plus he returned to editing rather poorly from last year so they're pretty different, so I doubt they're the same. But either way, its best to keep an eye out should his ban become lifted and resume causing trouble. JohnSignature.jpg 12:20, December 15, 2016 (UTC)


 * You seem to have misunderstood my question: I was not suggesting that "Mr Zuul" and "White44Tree" are the same person; rather, I was asking whether the other user who "led Monk into becoming irate" was "Mr Zuul".
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 07:21, December 16, 2016 (UTC)


 * Ah. Then yes, it is. That's what I was referring to. Sorry if my comment didn't made much sense. JohnSignature.jpg 19:12, December 16, 2016 (UTC)


 * Not a problem. Thank you for clarifying Johnny.
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 23:26, December 16, 2016 (UTC)

Special Vehicle Work
Hey buddy. One question.

What is more preferable to start with it? I'm thinking of creating each of the eight missions for the special vehicles and explaining how each of these works. The other option would be creating the page "Special Vehicle Work" and list every mission there, with a description of what vehicles are used and what to do in each of them. Any good hint? Thanks in advance. -- SWAT Cam F     20:23, December 14, 2016 (UTC)


 * On a second thought, nevermind. Maybe it is better to have them separated. Now I need to see where the "Special Vehicle Work" can be listed. (SecuroServ?, Warehouses?, anything else? I dunno). -- Body Armor Android.png SWAT Cam F Torpedo Android.png Detonator Android.png Crate Android.png 21:27, December 14, 2016 (UTC)


 * They're accessed through Secure Serv network, so that's where it should go. Warehouses aren't to do with these missions. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 21:33, December 14, 2016 (UTC)

San Fierro
Hi. I'm really sorry, but I want only to know why the others have deleting my content at this wiki, for example the San Fierro's motto is "The CIty of Psychedelic Wonders" and I put that in infobox and after few minutes, someone delete that.MIHAJLO150 (talk) 12:18, December 15, 2016 (UTC)


 * Because that is not true. Just because The Truth makes the quote, doesn't mean it's an official motto. Mottos are seen on city seals, which this is not. Also, your attitude towards editing the page and requesting people not to remove the "data" isn't responsible, as this is wikilawyering. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 14:36, December 15, 2016 (UTC)

Carvariations


it's from the Bikers update, but, hey, we got a decoded file! 12-15-2016, 01:02:25 (EST)


 * HURRAAYAYYAYAYAYAY!!!    (HURRAAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAHURRAAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAHURRAAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAHURRAAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAHURRAAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAHURRAAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAHURRAAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAHURRAAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAHURRAAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAHURRAAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAHURRAAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAHURRAAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAHURRAAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAHURRAAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAHURRAAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAHURRAAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAHURRAAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAHURRAAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAHURRAAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAHURRAAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYA)


 * I guess I'll start working on the cars properly then :D <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 18:26, December 15, 2016 (UTC)


 * I have just looked at the "carvariations.ymt" file, and I cannot help but ask: how on earth do you work out which part of the code corresponds to which vehicle?
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 08:41, December 16, 2016 (UTC)


 * It's actually quite simple. Unlike other parts of the files, Carvarations.ymt is neatly laid out. Here's 9F's


 * Basically, the model name of the vehicle is listed at the top of each "variations". Then, all the possible colors are listed underneath this, as such:

<Item value="0" /> <Item value="0" /> <Item value="0" /> <Item value="156" />


 * This is one of the 15 color sets this vehicle has. These numbers are the four available colors of the vehicle; primary, secondary (if has), pearl, and wheel. They correspond to a bank of 160 different default colors, in the file carcols.ymt. As you can see, the numbers are in order, and for this specific example, 0,0,0,156 would equate to Primary: Black metallic, Secondary: Black metallic, Pearl: Black metallic, and Wheel: Default Alloy Color chrome. I listed the in-game names of the colors here. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 14:12, December 16, 2016 (UTC)


 * If you had access to a Trainer, you might come across some vehicles which, even when changing the color USING the trainer, the vehicle's color won't change. This happens on numerous vehicles, including the Boxville (Post OP). This is because the game spreads a vehicle livery over the entire vehicle and thus cannot be resprayed. You can always change the pearl, but some vehicle textures have permanent primary and secondary vehicle colors. For example, the green and red on the Flying Bravo Swift cannot be changed, and the file claims that underneath this livery it is simply colored white. The Boxville Post OP is colored dark brown underneath its livery, removing the livery shows that. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 14:12, December 16, 2016 (UTC)


 * I can see the simplicity of the layout now. Thank you for clarifying.
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 17:34, December 16, 2016 (UTC)

Regarding the Ruiner 2000
Hello Monk, I have a question regarding the Ruiner 2000: is it considered a Personal Vehicle or Pegasus vehicle?

TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 08:23, December 16, 2016 (UTC)


 * It's a personal vehicle, but it can't be sold, it's unique; when you purchase this vehicle, it goes into underground storage if you own a warehouse, not sure where it goes if you don't own a warehouse though, as the Phantom Wedge, Wastelander, etc, work the same, and they obviously don't go into a normal garage if you don't own a warehouse. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 14:12, December 16, 2016 (UTC)


 * I see. Well, forgive my improper English, but I have got to get me one of those! The Ruiner 2000 is probably the most appealing vehicle that I have seen in quite a while, being both aesthetically pleasing and functionally useful. By the way, with regards to my error on the Warstock Cache & Carry article with regards to the Ramp Buggy, I realized the mistake, and I was about to fix it myself when you did, but thank you anyway for correcting it.
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 17:26, December 16, 2016 (UTC)


 * One of the best vehicles out there :P Though I really need a Ramp Buggy! :) <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 10:41, December 25, 2016 (UTC)

Hidden Vehicle Prices
Since the decompiled scripts are out, I had a look myself, and yes, these prices are correct. Green light to add them to pages. 12-19-2016, 05:30:01 (EST)


 * What were the Itali GTB (& Custom) and FCR 1000 (& Custom) prices again? Lost the Twitter page xD Merry Christmas! :) <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 10:41, December 25, 2016 (UTC)

Regarding the Nero Custom
Good day Monk, just out of curiosity, may I ask why you deleted the Nero Custom article?

TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 13:42, December 20, 2016 (UTC)


 * I deleted it because I originally stated, for the purposes of consistency, I would create all the new pages in batch and then fill in from there, however, the lack of focus and time for the wiki means I never got round to it :P <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 10:41, December 25, 2016 (UTC)

Troublesome user and page deletion
Hi Monk. It's good to see you again. Anyway, I'm here to ask if you can block, or at least warn this user because he keeps adding either false or unsourced information to the Janet Vance and Victor Vance pages and I've had to revert his edits. Also, can you delete this page (State of Kleinburg)? I've already marked it for deletion. <font size="4" face="Old English Text MT">Andy A. (Talk · Edits)  01:47, December 21, 2016 (UTC)


 * Done.--<font face="Lucida Handwriting"> MythHunter 007  Talk 11:10, December 21, 2016 (UTC)


 * Thanks! <font size="4" face="Old English Text MT">Andy A. (Talk · Edits)  14:42, December 21, 2016 (UTC)

Question About Trivia Removal
Hi, I'm not really sure if this is where I should be posting to contact you - if not please direct me to where I can properly do this. Anyway, the trivia I added to both "Elegy Retro Custom" and "Ambulance" have both been removed and I'm unsure why. If you need any sort of evidence to prove the legitimacy of the trivia, please let me know. Thank you.

Also, the first time I tried to leave this message here, it apparently got attatched to the post above this. This was accidental, and I've since edited it out. I'm in no way making any attempts at spaming, and I'm sorry for causing any sort of trouble. SnipperDoodle (talk) 11:26, December 21, 2016 (UTC)


 * I know this is unrelated, but I was watching a Rockstar Logic episode on YT. It had some interesting things, but what makes sense to be in a trivia is how one of the new cars has no passenger door handle. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HKHlKYrO8lY MHM (talk) 17:03, December 21, 2016 (UTC)


 * I removed the trivia because it was absolutely not trivial. It was definitely, definitely a coincidence. And coincidences that seem trivial are indeed not trivial. The Ambulance and Elegy Retro Custom have no relation whatsoever, and any shared references are, as stated, coincidental. Also, please don't worry about spamming, etc, you made a mistake and I'm fine by that :) @KingMyth that trivia notation has already been listed on the page. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 17:44, December 21, 2016 (UTC)


 * Hmm, I see the issue with the ambulance, however it seems hard to believe that it'd be a coincidence since both numbers follow the same pattern: Engine - Car. For example, "RB26-32R", or "4AG-86". It's not really a relation to the Elegy Retro Custom, but more to the actual cars referenced. If it's a coincidence then it's the craziest one I've ever seen since it's too perfect, haha. Anyway as for the Elegy Retro Custom, don't you think the reference to the number 23 on the Meinmacht livery is trivial? Or that the "LTD" livery references the ADVAN GT-R? Here's why I think so:
 * https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Number_23_on_Nissan_racing_cars
 * The number 23 is often used by Nissan on their racecars as wordplay, since "23" pronounced in Japanese is "Ni-San".
 * http://imgur.com/SewMqq8
 * Look at the bottom Elegy and compare it to this:
 * http://img-cdn.jg.jugem.jp/2d4/2860485/20140324_2139363.jpg
 * The "STP" and "LTD" stickers have similar placement on the cars and exhibit similar colors. There are also other sponsor placements that are similar on both cars. Of course the car needs to be painted red in order for the "LTD" livery to look like the Advan one, but the "Meinmacht" livery also needs to be painted blue in order to look like the Calsonic GT-R.
 * Whatever you do is up to you, I just thought that you should consider this. Thanks!
 * SnipperDoodle (talk) 19:35, December 21, 2016 (UTC)SnipperDoodle


 * I have reviewed the references that you have posted, and I believe that the trivia that my colleague removed is indeed relevant, so I have decided to re-add your notes, with some minor changes. Monk, if you disagree with my decision, please feel free to discuss the matter with me.
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 03:41, December 22, 2016 (UTC)
 * Thank you!
 * SnipperDoodle (talk) 05:53, December 22, 2016 (UTC)

Hey there! Sorry, I haven't been around focused enough to reply to your messages. I must say, after looking through it properly, the trivia is indeed very interesting, so thank you for bringing it to the wiki, thank you for consulting me about my revert, and thank you, Konan, for reinstating it :) I apologise I reverted it in the first place - I haven't been entirely focused here lately, so I probably didn't look at the links either. Now that I've looked into it, it does deserve to be here, good find man! :) Happy holidays! <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 10:41, December 25, 2016 (UTC)

RE: Weapon Names
Are you talking about the GTA V weapon models? I think I finished with them two months ago. 21:36, December 22, 2016 (UTC)


 * Um... I'm not positive that I'll go and do this for all these files for now, I was just taking care of some of them that appeared while doing some cleanup. 21:52, December 22, 2016 (UTC)

Profile Cover Photo
May i ask, how did you do your cover photo on your profile ? I'm curious about this. GTAFan86 (talk) 16:05, December 24, 2016 (UTC)


 * CSS coding. A very hard task of making it align properly (I cheated by making the picture a funny shape :P). Happy holidays! :-) <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 10:41, December 25, 2016 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the answer. Merry Christmas :) GTAFan86 (talk) 14:24, December 25, 2016 (UTC)

Season's Greetings!
Wishing all GTA Wiki Staff a Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays and a Happy and Prosporous New Year!

TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 08:41, December 25, 2016 (UTC)


 * You too! :) <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 10:41, December 25, 2016 (UTC)
 * Merry Christmas Monk. MHM (talk) 14:37, December 25, 2016 (UTC)

Hey
Hey Monk, could you please help me with this template? I have hecked something up and I don't know what I have hecked up. Thank you in advance. <font size="5" face="Diploma">Indep  '''(Wanna map? 13:33, December 25, 2016 (UTC)


 * (test)
 * (/test)
 * Fixed but not fixed. 3rd parameter doesn't work, so you can't change the display text of links, no idea how to fix that. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 13:43, December 25, 2016 (UTC)
 * Alright, I will try something later(now) <font size="5" face="Diploma">Indep  '''(Wanna map? 13:49, December 25, 2016 (UTC)
 * Well, fixed that, but you will need to write like
 * in order to work, but I will try to do something to prevent that <font size="5" face="Diploma">Indep  '''(Wanna map?
 * Small update: got to fix everything, so no need to use as said above <font size="5" face="Diploma">Indep  '''(Wanna map? 13:58, December 25, 2016 (UTC)
 * in order to work, but I will try to do something to prevent that <font size="5" face="Diploma">Indep  '''(Wanna map?
 * Small update: got to fix everything, so no need to use as said above <font size="5" face="Diploma">Indep  '''(Wanna map? 13:58, December 25, 2016 (UTC)
 * Small update: got to fix everything, so no need to use as said above <font size="5" face="Diploma">Indep  '''(Wanna map? 13:58, December 25, 2016 (UTC)

RE: Vehicle warehouse
Message received. Will crack on tomorrow. :) <font size="5" face="Old English Text MT">Sam <font face="Old English Text MT">Talk 23:42, December 25, 2016 (UTC)

Chat
I'm here. RoachTheIntelCollector (talk) 15:53, December 26, 2016 (UTC)

Just in case
If it comes to my latest edits on Ivan the Not So Terrible, I didn't want to pointsgame, I have just done some unintentional mistakes, that I have noticed after clicking the "Publish" button <font size="5" face="Diploma">Indep  '''(Wanna map? 18:37, December 26, 2016 (UTC)


 * There isn't such thing as pointsgaming here in reality. Just recommendable to commpact edit numbers to avoid conflict :) <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 18:51, December 26, 2016 (UTC)


 * Alright <font size="5" face="Diploma">Indep  '''(Wanna map? 19:06, December 26, 2016 (UTC)

Cynthia Farrell
Hello admin, I'm join this Wikia for a long time but I'm not usually contribution due to I don't have much time and knowledge, but today I have a question to ask you: Can I replace a new pic for Cynthia Farrell (Catalina's voice actress in GTA 3 and SA)? I don't think my pic is unique but I think it make her much beautiful Nguyễn Anh Lâm
 * If the image is good quality and isn't modified in anyway, go for it, just remember to follow the image policy. :) <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 20:45, January 5, 2017 (UTC)

Keep falling for it...Again
You're damn prank of You Have New Messages is affecting me, as I really thought I have new messages, but you're dirty little prank sends me  to you're site. Also I came here to ask how can you change the size of an image? My size is too big for an article. Thanks User:Big Brother1(Text/Pevert) 19:03, December 30, 2016 (UTC)Big Brother1


 * Haha, my prank is just awesome :P


 * Resizing images: On the wiki, images can be changed in size on pages by adding |[number]px to the file at the end, before the two closing square brackets, for example, . <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 20:45, January 5, 2017 (UTC)

GTA
Just wondering, are those screenshots taken in an empty public session? If so, what method did you use?

If you're online right now we can play (no pvp tho), wasn't around to see the message yesterday. 01-02-2017, 09:38:10 (EST)


 * I'll come on now. No PVP, need to complete a collection and sell it, so yeah, haha.


 * Well, I play for around 3 hours. I just find a lobby with around 12 players and eventually players just end up leaving, but they usually don't disturb me anyway (usually messing around in Bikers groups or some other nonsense) - except yesterday where one twat wouldn't leave me alone after I accidentally locked onto him taking down a cop chopper. There's me chasing around the map after an Osiris but this guy can't help trying to kill me. Bruh. 30 fucking minutes it took me to deliver the car to the warehouse. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 14:47, January 2, 2017 (UTC)


 * If you get an empty/low-numbered public session, feel free to drop me an invite. I can help out. (Just keep in mind that if any danger will be coming on me from other players I may spontaneously leave the session in panic :p) v-michael-trunk-mini.jpg V-franklin-trunk-mini.jpg V-trevor-trunk-mini.jpg 01-02-2017, 09:59:30 (EST)

Road Train
Hello. I cant find vehicle RoadTrain & Tanker in the handling.cfg

Can u help me where i can download Handling on RoadTrain & Tanker?

http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Handling.cfg/GTASA Thanks. DemonDemo (talk) 15:27, January 2, 2017 (UTC)EzyDemonDemo (talk) 15:27, January 2, 2017 (UTC)


 * If I recall correctly, these two vehicles use the same handling.cfg as the Linerunner. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 20:45, January 5, 2017 (UTC)

Trolling
Hey Monk, its me Andrey. I'm sorry, but its me who trolled KingMyth13, he deserves to be unblocked, block me. SuperMythGangster (talk) 15:00, January 3, 2017 (UTC)


 * . <font size="5" face="Diploma">Indep  <font size="2" face="Pricedown">(Wanna map? 15:06, January 3, 2017 (UTC)
 * Also Andrey is not blocked here and he could use his normal account to post a message like that <font size="5" face="Diploma">Indep  <font size="2" face="Pricedown">(Wanna map? 17:50, January 3, 2017 (UTC)

Editing navigation boxes
Could you take a look at these two pictures and tell me which one looks neater? original modified It's just a couple of edits but I couldn't figure out a way to change the list's white background without a small edit to MediaWiki:Wikia.css. Here's the edit for Template:Navboxes to finish the editing. I actually made the latter edit already. As I don't have permissions for the Wikia.css I'm asking if you could do it? In my opinion it looks a lot cleaner with the gray background. Flaicher (talk) 18:58, January 5, 2017 (UTC)


 * I really like what you've done here. I'll implement the code into wikia.css. The new changes you've made really do fit in well with the css coding and template edits I made over the past few months to make infoboxes, tables, tabbers, wikiarail, header, most banner templates, etc, all consistent in design, border, color, etc. Thanks a lot for finishing something off :) <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 20:45, January 5, 2017 (UTC)

Vandalism?
Just before you go, if you see this message, this guy removed over 5,000 bytes of the Minigun page. I think it's vandalism, but it could've been an accident. Regardless, you should check it out immediately and warn this user. What do you think? <span style="border-radius: 5px 5px 5px 5px; border: 2px ridge yellow; background-color:#66cd00; box-shadow: 0 0 0px ;"> Chris6d (talk)  21:54, January 5, 2017 (UTC)


 * It's definitely an accident. It's consequent to the Wikia Fandom bug that's been going around. {achooh} <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 22:02, January 5, 2017 (UTC)

Long time no speak
Hey man, just realized it's been a while since we last spoke. How's everything going? :) <font size="5" face="Old English Text MT">Sam <font face="Old English Text MT">Talk 22:56, January 5, 2017 (UTC)


 * I'm doing good thanks. How was your Christmas? Sorry I didn't talk in a while. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 19:41, January 6, 2017 (UTC)
 * No worries. It was good thanks, though I got a cold and sore throat from it. <font size="5" face="Old English Text MT">Sam <font face="Old English Text MT">Talk 20:11, January 6, 2017 (UTC)


 * How festive of Santa :P We need to catch up some time, on chat maybe. :) <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 20:12, January 6, 2017 (UTC)
 * Sure thing. I'm in there now if you want a chat. <font size="5" face="Old English Text MT">Sam <font face="Old English Text MT">Talk 20:13, January 6, 2017 (UTC)

The Maverick from "Cash in Kazuki's Chips" is NOT Bullet or Explosion proof. Chun Yu Chan (talk) 08:58, January 8, 2017 (UTC)Chun Yu Chan

Alderney Museum
Maybe I am wrong or sth, but if the banner says about 330th anniversary, then why it is still marked as being opened in 1708? It should be opened in 1678. As I aforementioned, I may be wrong, because the source of the date may be somewhere else. <font size="5" face="Diploma">Indep  <font size="2" face="Pricedown">(Wanna map? 18:56, January 9, 2017 (UTC)

RE:
These are just placeholders of what they said on the infoboxes. I'll make a way to standardize them, since I need to check the interiors properly, finding the similarities and stuff like that.

BTW, all names are custom. -- SWAT Cam F     19:53, January 9, 2017 (UTC)


 * For sure I'll consider that. Let me first re-structure the tables, so "visual" and "technical" aspects are listed, and it is for every vehicle. -- Body Armor Android.png SWAT Cam F Torpedo Android.png Detonator Android.png Crate Android.png 20:00, January 9, 2017 (UTC)


 * Geez. That surely is gonna save time for me, and is a good addition, even for a sandbox page like that. :D

BTW, feel free to edit as you wish, in case you wanna provide something better. -- SWAT Cam F     02:35, January 10, 2017 (UTC)

Yo
Remember me? I don't blame you if you don't. I never play GTA V anymore, or use my Xbox, for that matter. But I saw your message on my talk page that you wrote like 8 months ago and I just wanted to let you that  I'm doing great! Probably better than I ever have before.

P.S. sorry if I messed the formatting up on this, I haven't used this site since June of 2016. ( Talk ) 05:35, January 11, 2017 (UTC)


 * Yeah I sure do remember u :) <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 18:36, January 11, 2017 (UTC)

PC specs
I'm pretty sure my PC can run at minimum specs for GTA V, but apparently, no matter what settings, constant texture loads and stutters remain prevalent even at the lowest settings. And no, I don't have ANY mods on GTA V because R* can permaban you even if you don't use it for GTA Online. And another no, I don't have a supercomputer-grade PC to run the game or any other games that require a ridiculous amount of high-end specs. 11:17, January 12, 2017 (UTC)


 * This is what I mean. I hope you understand that even the best PCs are not immune to these kinds of issues. JohnSignature.jpg 02:38, January 13, 2017 (UTC)


 * I believe that that issue happened to me a small number of times a long time ago on both the Xbox 360 and Xbox One when I was doing missions for Lester. Unless I am mistaken, it is due to a delayed loading of high-resolution textures, instead showing the low-resolution LOD textures which are only meant to be used when the player is very far away from the location. I do not know whether it is more common on the PC version of Grand Theft Auto V, as I have yet to try playing the game on that console, but I do eventually intend to transfer my Grand Theft Auto Online character to the PC version of the game when I am satisfied with my character progression on the Xbox One (one of my Xbox Live friends has the game on Steam, so I can play it by sharing his Steam game library), and I will let you know if I ever experience such issues on maximum graphics, as I own a high-end PC.
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 09:56, January 16, 2017 (UTC)


 * Sure thing. And I never had that issue on the PS3, so the PC version is all too common with the aforementioned issues I explained. Even other high-end games I played on PC (e.g. Assetto Corsa, DiRT Rally, Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition) didn't had severe issues like the one I showed you from GTA V. JohnSignature.jpg 20:27, January 16, 2017 (UTC)

Regarding Doodi
Isn't it the time for a range IP block to prevent him from account creation? Since nobody on this wiki has CheckUser rights, it might be worth notifying the VSTF. 21:26, January 12, 2017 (UTC)

RE: GTA
Maybe tomorrow. Not feeling GTA today to be honest.

Could you enter Chat for a moment? 01-13-2017, 12:26:10 (EST)

Revised section
What the fuck man, is the info in the edit you just got rid of really necessary? No! We don't need to know about how in real life you can survive, it's a fuckin video game, we don't need to know about the real world! Donkey420 (talk) 20:45, January 20, 2017 (UTC)


 * First of all, watch your language. Second of all, fix your grammar before you edit pages next time. Feel free to remove the info again, but please watch your grammar and spelling when making edits next time. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 22:24, January 20, 2017 (UTC)

Vehicle's descriptions
Do we have to re-structure the vehicle's descriptions or something? Because these are what I'm referring to (Chino is fine, but the others are duplicated).

Why? Maybe because of what I did on Faction. Stupid me. lol-- SWAT Cam F     02:28, January 21, 2017 (UTC)


 * Right, I think I've sorted it now. Basically, at first, it seemed to be obvious they were referring to the custom counterparts, but since the new releases, everything has been messed up, so I've done my best to go by with this poor consistency by R*; I've added the quotes of all the Benny's cars to the Custom/Upgrade vehicles - to sort out the standard counterparts, I've removed any additional bennys quotes if the page already has a SSASA or LM quote - we only really need 1 quote per vehicle page header. I think that works now. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 12:18, January 21, 2017 (UTC)

Check your gmail
Please, check your email, don't erase it straight away, it's important for you. <font size="3" face="Georgia">General9913 <font face="Georgia">Talk 00:26, January 22, 2017 (UTC)

Osiris Dispute
Hey Monk. Could you do me a favour and message Aonix with regards to this diff and whether it is correct or not, because I have no clue haha. Cheers. LS11sVaultBoy (Talk) 11:02, January 23, 2017 (UTC)

IT HAPP[ENEDF
HYPEW

http://gtaforums.com/topic/865391-wipv-metatool-ymt-ymap-ytyp/?p=1069362915

01-23-2017, 11:54:24 (EST)


 * YES YES YES YES YES. Bagsy doing popgroups first. xD <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 16:59, January 23, 2017 (UTC)


 * Help pls. Amateur in need of assistance. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 17:28, January 23, 2017 (UTC)

Benny's Page
I created that Benny's customization page we talked about and put in the tables for all of the vehicles. Now you (and other people) just need to get all of the mods and their prices. WavedSilver3686 17:45, January 23, 2017 (UTC)


 * I'll do it when I get a chance. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 14:54, February 2, 2017 (UTC)

Chat?
01-24-2017, 12:18:40 (EST)

Regarding broken redirects
Good day Monk, do you by any chance know what is wrong with redirects such as this one and this one? I have analysed them, and they seem to be correctly coded, yet they do not redirect for some reason. Please note that I have also sent this message to "WildBrick142".

TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 22:30, January 25, 2017 (UTC)


 * It's not about changing from lower case to upper case or vice versa. It should be written as . Hope that helps. ;). - <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 22:42, January 25, 2017 (UTC)


 * So are you saying that a colon is required? And thank you for fixing the broken redirects.
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 13:30, January 26, 2017 (UTC)


 * yes <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 04:07, January 27, 2017 (UTC)


 * Thank you for clarifying.
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 03:54, January 28, 2017 (UTC)

Regarding Festive Surprise 2016
Yep, it wasn't a DLC or anything big, but what about the previous year's Festive Surprise and Halloween Surprise? They were events and are given a mention. Just curious.

--Tony42898 (Talker - Blogger - Stalker) -- 00:50, January 27, 2017 (UTC)


 * previous dlcs were content updates. They even have their own packs in the files. Halloween and Xmas, Xmas,  xmas604844. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 04:07, January 27, 2017 (UTC)

Penetrator Edit
Why my edit was reverted?

The rear of Penetrator is so clearly EB110 with lights from Diablo VT (something that I forgot to write). There is nothing from Saleen S7...

Just to prove my point.

MGgames100 (talk) 20:29, January 30, 2017 (UTC)


 * Apologies. I was reverting another page but opened both revisions at the same time. Accident in my behalf. Feel free to reinstate. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 20:35, January 30, 2017 (UTC)

Specter's Dashboard
This apparently doesn't match with in the game, apparently. 21:58, January 30, 2017 (UTC)


 * That would be because the Specter uses "Race" dials, which cover over these plain dials. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 23:05, January 30, 2017 (UTC)


 * Yep. Methinks R* isn't too talented with vehicle interiors, compared to other driving games. JohnSignature.jpg 23:53, January 30, 2017 (UTC)

Vehicle Cargo
I'm going to flesh out the detail - list all possible spawn points for each of the theft types and detail the NPC opponents a bit more, going to list & link all the delivery locations for the 3 types of exports. That sort of thing. Not sure why the mission detail needs to be in triplicate on the mission page, the Ad-Hawk Autos page and the Vehicle Warehouses pages. <font size="4" color="#00008b" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate


 * Anything that is seen on Ad-Hawk Autos should be listed on Ad-Hawk Autos
 * The websites are separate, and the name being in common does not denote for a page merge. Merging the pages regarding two entirely separate forms of missions would be complicated and would ruin the article.
 * Anything that is encountered, is an objective, or can be seen/done in Vehicle Cargo missions must be listed on Vehicle Cargo page.
 * Anything that is seen/done in Vehicle Warehouses is to be listed on Vehicle Warehouse page.


 * Honestly, I really don't see the problem in having separate sections seemingly duplicated on other pages. Main templates can be used for larger written sections (mission walkthroughs all should point towards Vehicle Cargo). Because Ad-Hawk deals with the exporting and containment of vehicles, it's not unusual to list the images of vehicles, the collections of vehicles, and a Main link to exporting vehicles on the page.


 * Some of the lists, particularly the list of unknown locations, can be extracted from the files, as I'm already working on. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 14:53, February 2, 2017 (UTC)
 * Yeah, I'm not 'that' upset by it, despite my tone on the talk page. Just don't like having to replicate work on multiple pages. Point taken on the website/business page. The warehouses page got cleaned up and is better now, it should only be about the locations and link to the activity. <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 19:59, February 2, 2017 (UTC)


 * Hey Monk, how did you get the 455 × 256 resolution images of the ad-hawk export vehicles? Also, do you think it is worth using screengrabs of the completed collections in the collections table, rather than galleries of individual vehicles?


 * <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 23:46, February 8, 2017 (UTC)


 * I got the pics from the files. They're awkwardly stretched as they're pre-UV mapped, so I hae to stretch em manually into 16:9 ratio. Regarding collections, I don't really see a point, as it's essentially duping over the indiv pics. So I think constructing our own "image" with the individuals (a less-complex version of what you essentially tried with Lifeinvader profiles, if you wanna put it that way) is both more creative and less duping. :) <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 11:31, February 9, 2017 (UTC)
 * Sweet, I assumed they must have been extracted since there was no way I could get anything larger than about half that size "in game" at 1080 and I don't have a 4k screen to test higher res.

(Reset Indent) As for the collections, I was suggesting "instead of", rather than "as well as" the individual images which are just going to be dupes of the vehicles list images already on the page(s). We could manipulate the screengrabs to fake the collections (easy enough), OR wait to complete the collections to grab an authentic unmodified screenshot (like I did with the easy one above) OR do some formatting with the gallery object to make it replicate the webpage (possibly like the Lifeinvader experiment, sure, that's possible). <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 12:15, February 9, 2017 (UTC)


 * I think the lifeinvader-style experiment sounds like a better plan tbh mate.


 * On another note, the photograph-locations that are sent via text: I have them all extracted. Can get them all uploaded. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 19:03, February 9, 2017 (UTC)
 * Yeah that would be good, the screenshot of the phone, while it has the clues and details, doesn't really show the image very well.
 * p.s. as discussed yesterday privately, welcome back. <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 20:15, February 9, 2017 (UTC)


 * File:VehicleCargoPhoto-GTAO-DelPerroPier.png
 * File:VehicleCargoPhoto-GTAO-ElGordoLighthouse.png
 * File:VehicleCargoPhoto-GTAO-GalileoObservatory.png
 * File:VehicleCargoPhoto-GTAO-GrandSenoraDesert.png
 * File:VehicleCargoPhoto-GTAO-GrandSenoraDesert2.png
 * File:VehicleCargoPhoto-GTAO-LegionSquare.png
 * File:VehicleCargoPhoto-GTAO-LosSantosGolfClub.png
 * File:VehicleCargoPhoto-GTAO-LSIA.png
 * File:VehicleCargoPhoto-GTAO-PaletoBay.png
 * File:VehicleCargoPhoto-GTAO-PaletoBay2.png
 * File:VehicleCargoPhoto-GTAO-PaletoForest.png
 * File:VehicleCargoPhoto-GTAO-TongvaValley.png
 * File:VehicleCargoPhoto-GTAO-SenoraWay.png
 * File:VehicleCargoPhoto-GTAO-VespucciBeach.png


 * All uploaded. I haven't had all of these before, so I'm not sure if some of the names are correct (going by the really brief name underneath each image on the text). I think a few might be wrong (too specific?). Rename if so :) <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 20:41, February 9, 2017 (UTC)

New sockpuppet accounts
I'd recommend you block Langesam and Sam Lange1234, two sockpuppet accounts created by Langesam1234 (who's also blocked on this wiki), to prevent him from causing more damage, as seen on the GTA Fanon Wiki. <span style="border-radius: 5px 5px 5px 5px; border: 2px ridge yellow; background-color:#66cd00; box-shadow: 0 0 0px ;"> Chris6d (talk)  17:11, February 9, 2017 (UTC)

GoodBye
Hey Monk, sorry to say that I am resigning from my admin post. Thats it. Thanks to everyone who had helped me during this period. I dont want to disclose the reason but I think you already know it. Anyways thanks for all the things you taught me. --<font face="Lucida Handwriting"> MythHunter 007  Talk 16:15, February 2, 2017 (UTC)

Various questions
Good day Monk, I have a number of questions for you regarding former Staff and Administrator tools.

With regards to former Staff, may I ask what happened to Leon? Did he say anything about why he resigned? I also have another Staff question that I would prefer to ask privately in Chat out of respect for the user involved, so please let me know when you are available to join Chat.

With regards to Administrator tools, you mentioned on the Community Noticeboard that you extensively use the SysOp tools to help maintain the wiki, and as an Administrator I feel that I might need a bit of tutoring to make better use of the SysOp tools, so when we are both free would you mind using TeamViewer to show me how to utilize all the available tools. Also, I recall that you said a while ago that you would show me how your bot works, so please do that as well when you can.

TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 11:25, February 3, 2017 (UTC)


 * I'm on chat, hop on, I'm free pretty much all day. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 15:30, February 3, 2017 (UTC)

Delete images
Hello! I'm not sure how to delete my 2 images. I need a little help please. It's Dalton GTA Online.jpg & Dalton Hanks, 28.jpg

Link's filename
I tried to reupload it several times, but the outcome still the same. The filename still written as Export and I can't change it. I need help how to change filename. Thanks before. Clubster (talk) 14:40, February 6, 2017 (UTC)


 * All you need to do is:


 * Find the video on YouTube
 * Copy the URL
 * Go to Special:Videos -> Add Video
 * Paste the URL
 * Done. If you did it correctly, it will automatically name the video after what it was called on YouTube.


 * It shouldn't require any renaming. Upload everything again and give me the old-named videos I need to delete.
 * <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 17:27, February 6, 2017 (UTC)


 * Thanks & it works. You need to delete this http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/File:Export, this http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/File:Bail_Bond, and this one http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/File:Export_Trailer. The filenames don't match with the titles. Clubster (talk) 11:52, February 7, 2017 (UTC)

Mamba fact?
On the top left... . Not a list, just a logo collage. <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 22:39, February 6, 2017 (UTC)

Resignation
Hey man, sorry to see you're resigning. Hope you'll stick around though, it would be good to catch up sometime soon. Take care. :) <font size="5" face="Old English Text MT">Sam <font face="Old English Text MT">Talk 18:03, February 8, 2017 (UTC)
 * Sorry to see that, mate. Best luck! 18:54, February 8, 2017 (UTC)
 * Sad to see you resign yourself like that. Shame I can't fill in the spot for you as I don't have sufficient privileges to go from patroller to admin. :( JohnSignature.jpg 19:00, February 8, 2017 (UTC)

""Majority of my projects get taken over, which kind of makes my point here useless, given that what I set out to do is pretty much done before I get started""

- Monk


 * Is me or did I find this segment strange and a bit offensive for me? Either case, it's a shame that you resigned from there. You surely did a good job over here and we hope you can continue, at least to finish some of the proposed projects. -- Body Armor Android.png SWAT Cam F Torpedo Android.png Detonator Android.png Crate Android.png 03:59, February 9, 2017 (UTC)


 * Wasn't aimed at you, buddy. I promise <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 11:31, February 9, 2017 (UTC)

Return
"Heads up; might be stepping back into staff as I've had a little think about the site's state without all 3 bcrats, since I was the most active."

- You

Want me to move you back to the bcrat position?

pls come back we need you      02-09-2017, 10:33:21 (EST)


 * Would appreciate that, thanks pal. PS I CAN'T HEAR YOU lol <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 15:41, February 9, 2017 (UTC)


 * Done! Welcome back! :) v-michael-trunk-mini.jpg V-franklin-trunk-mini.jpg V-trevor-trunk-mini.jpg 02-09-2017, 10:44:35 (EST)


 * Thanks mate. Appreciated. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 15:48, February 9, 2017 (UTC)

Good to see your unresignation. Welcome back to the fold. <font size="5" face="Old English Text MT">Sam <font face="Old English Text MT">Talk 19:22, February 9, 2017 (UTC)

I am glad to hear that you have decided to return to the Bureaucrat position. However, I would be lying if I did not admit that I am a tad bit disappointed, as I was considering applying for your Bureaucrat position, but since you have undoubtedly been more active than I over the past few weeks, you are probably more qualified for the position at this time. In any case, welcome back! To avoid confusion, I am going to strike through your Community Noticeboard messages regarding your resignation to avoid confusion about whether or not you have resigned.

UPDATE: I have done the edits to the Community Noticeboard.

16:34, February 14, 2017 (UTC)

TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 16:09, February 14, 2017 (UTC)

WikiaNotification
The script was changed. Now you can use a Custom page to edit the notification without having to rely on JS review. You can read more here. Rappy 21:49, February 9, 2017 (UTC)


 * Happy to hear this. Thank you! <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 21:51, February 9, 2017 (UTC)

Styling of character photos
Can we use the "current appearance" images of characters as the default? Examples include It messes with the chronological order, but it shows the latest appearance. Didn't wanna go changing stuff willy nilly.
 * 2001 Claude instead of 1992 Claude
 * 2013 Michael instead of 2004 Michael
 * 2013 Trevor instead of 2004 Trevor

Derp Herpington (talk) 23:28, February 9, 2017 (UTC)


 * Makes sense, yep. Sure. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 09:34, February 11, 2017 (UTC)

User issue
Can we get a warning on ths user for nonsense/non-factual edits? <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 04:19, February 11, 2017 (UTC)


 * Of course. Sorry for late reply....I was in dreamland :d


 * ps you have my full permission to dish out warnings in future. I believe former staff should always have that ability. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 09:34, February 11, 2017 (UTC)

GTA SA Special Vehicles
I was trying to revise it, untill you deleted it again. Fooking Rekt (talk) 17:03, February 12, 2017 (UTC)


 * That was a temporary edit, I was removing the links and adding more links like this, rather than full URL's, but it got deleted when trying to save (since you made an edit before I was able to save it) Fooking Rekt (talk) 17:11, February 12, 2017 (UTC)

Vehicle Quotes
Even the female assistant gives out at least 2 versions for each type of mission. I haven't captured all variants yet. We could put v1 on the main Vehicle Cargo page and v2 on the sub-page?

p.s. this one needs a block. <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 20:18, February 12, 2017 (UTC)
 * Not saying there aren't 4 different dialogues (2 for male and 2 for female), it's possible. I was going to thinking about using my female slot 2 char with a male assistant at some point, just to test out a couple of theories about "easy" locations in the first few jobs not being offered again once you have done 32 exports.
 * p.p.s. that was his second block, the first was for a week, shouldn't the 2nd one be longer? :) <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 20:29, February 12, 2017 (UTC)
 * Yeah, definitely split into small strings, I've just been screenshotting the dialogue screen... Vehicle-Cargo-GTAO-DialogueTranscript.jpg to get the transcripts. <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 20:58, February 12, 2017 (UTC)


 * Only a few lines missing - are any of those the male dialogue you hear? <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 02:28, February 13, 2017 (UTC)
 * OK, tested with Char2 and male assistant (GTA$3.5 million later - good thing offices and warehouses are on sale), definitely different scripts. Some of the male ones will be better as the "main" script on the cargo page but we'll wait until all variations are compiled on my test page to decide which one is "best". <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 02:20, February 14, 2017 (UTC)

Collapsible tables
Is there any way we can get the tables on Benny's Original Motor Works/Customization to collapse? I don't want it to be the longest page in existence. Derp Herpington (talk) 05:12, February 15, 2017 (UTC)


 * I believe that I can help with that. Have a look at this and tell me if that is what you want to happen to the tables.
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 18:13, February 15, 2017 (UTC)

Re: Background
Indeed I am. May I ask what the problem was with the background to begin with? Hopefully when we change the background again for Christmas 2017 the issue will not recur.

TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 18:06, February 15, 2017 (UTC)


 * I see. May I ask what happens if the background is viewed on the two unconventional monitors that you provided as examples?
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 18:20, February 15, 2017 (UTC)


 * I see. Two final questions: first, what page did you actually input the code to correct the background; second, may I ask why you have responded here instead of on my own Talk page like you normally do when responding to conversations that you initiated?
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 18:34, February 15, 2017 (UTC)


 * Thank you for correcting your mistake. Also, the first of the two links that you posted in your message is a redlink which redirects to a file upload page: are you sure that that is the correct page?


 * UPDATE: I see that the redlink was a typographical error which you have since corrected. Thank you for clearing that up.


 * 19:05, February 15, 2017 (UTC)


 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 18:48, February 15, 2017 (UTC)

RE: Take a Day Trip
Sounds great! 02-17-2017, 11:49:29 (EST)

Chat
Just waiting for you and WildBrick to join the chat to resolve things is all. 18:21, February 17, 2017 (UTC)

Help needed
when im try to press the 'add photo' button nothing happens HELP Hamdam (talk) 08:18, February 19, 2017 (UTC)


 * Unfortunately, I believe that the issue is on your end, as the "Add a Photo" button works for me. Apologies that I cannot be of more help. Also, please remember to create a subject header when you start a new conversation.
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 13:27, February 21, 2017 (UTC)

​Delete 2 Images
Hello! I'm not sure how to fully delete Dalton GTA Online.jpg & Dalton Hanks, 28.jpg

Hello! I'm not sure how to delete 2 images.. They are Dalton GTA Online.jpg & Dalton Hanks, 28.jpg


 * I have deleted the images. You will need to contact an Administrator or Bureaucrat to have an image deleted. Also, please remember to sign your messages in the future. Thank you.
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 13:13, February 21, 2017 (UTC)

Interesting
Turns out that each tanker trailer receives their own game names, so in theory we have:
 * for the RON version
 * for the Military version and
 * for the Series A - Steal Meth (unmarked) version.

Just saying. -- SWAT Cam F     04:34, February 20, 2017 (UTC)


 * The RON tanker is called Tanker
 * The army trailer is called Army Trailer
 * The Series A Tanker isn't called anything, because gamename "TANKER" doesn't lead to a .gxt2 name - it has no name, same with the freight trailer. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 17:40, February 21, 2017 (UTC)

RE: Warning
Might as well clear this shit up, since it seems I've been stirring up a mess.

As for the Premier, I noticed that the description for it mentioned that production started in 2004. I also remembered that the Premier first appeared in GTA: SA, which was released in 2004. I just figured it should have been noted.

As for Sandy Shores, I noted it because I live in Lake Elsinore, as mentioned before. The two towns have the following in common: Didn't take me long to connect the dots.
 * Both are located in the desert
 * Both are small towns on the shore of a heavily-polluted lake.
 * Both are former resort towns.
 * Both are plagued by meth.
 * Both have motorcycle gangs in the area. (If I'm not mistaken, I believe there is a Hell's Angels clubhouse somewhere along Grand Avenue.)
 * Many of the houses are trailers in both towns.
 * Both towns once had an active serial killer living in the area (Sandy Shores had Merle Abrahams, Lake Elsinore had William Suff.)
 * Both have plenty of urban decay present in the area. (Drive along the aforementioned Grand Avenue sometime, tell me just how many run-down buildings you find. There's even an abandoned military school, for fuck's sake.)

Call me &#34;OliCoon&#34; (talk) 22:00, February 20, 2017 (UTC)

Regarding the blocking of a user
Good day Monk, may I ask why neither you nor any other Staff member before me blocked this user sooner? The vast majority of his/her edits, bar this one, are blatant acts of vandalism, and s/he should have been blocked a while ago.

TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 12:09, February 21, 2017 (UTC)


 * I never noticed. My activity hasn't been great and I've not been tracking all edits. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 17:40, February 21, 2017 (UTC)


 * Not a problem, the user has already been dealt with. I hope that s/he will constructively contribute in the future, as s/he did make one helpful edit (which was the reason why I blocked him/her for one week instead of one month).
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 04:53, February 22, 2017 (UTC)

Regarding a problem with the Wikia bot
There seems to be a problem with the Wikia bot, as it does not seem to be creating User pages and Talk page welcome messages for new contributors like it should be. Are you aware of this problem?

TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 13:40, February 21, 2017 (UTC)


 * I'll let Wikia know, as that's their fault - it's definitely a Wikia-wide issue: it doesn't work correctly on my own wiki either. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 17:40, February 21, 2017 (UTC)


 * Good to hear. Do you want me to do it, or would you rather take care of it yourself?
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 04:48, February 22, 2017 (UTC)

Reporting User
Hi Monk. I need to report some guy to you about his images. He add this images to our wiki and put the images to Submersible page and Hydra page. I removed the images from Hydra page then Cam did in Submersible page. Then the user again put his low quality and not corretly named and licensed images into Submersible page. I removed them and i feel that i should report this to you and Administrators. Thanks. GTAFan86 (talk) 16:52, February 21, 2017 (UTC)


 * Will sort it. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 17:40, February 21, 2017 (UTC)


 * No need, I have already sorted it.
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 04:56, February 22, 2017 (UTC)

A porn-vandal sockpuppet
Prepare for a night of blocks - he knows how to bypass IP block. <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 21:46, February 21, 2017 (UTC)


 * You can just delete all the image uploads from the 3 accounts - I used "upload new version" just to hide the explicit images, the random screenshots I uploaded aren't actually needed (or licensed or named correctly). Sorry if that made the cleanup more difficult. It's daytime here so I'm keeping an eye out for any more.
 * Cheers, <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 22:23, February 21, 2017 (UTC)


 * All done.
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 05:52, February 22, 2017 (UTC)
 * Yesterday he was claiming to be using a vpn, so I doubt an IP block is going to help. He was online at this time then too. I'm just doing what I can to keep the images off the pages since it's late for you and early for Konan. I know it makes deletion a bit messier but its worth it in case one of you guys are an hour or more away. <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 21:59, February 22, 2017 (UTC)


 * Do you know of any other usernames that this vandal is using?
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 03:10, February 23, 2017 (UTC)


 * Remember, NSfVs. The last 6 infinite blocks have all been the same user, uploading the same nude images. <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 03:45, February 23, 2017 (UTC)


 * Do not worry, I certainly have no intention of glorifying foolish vandals, especially those who upload pornography, which I greatly dislike in any case. By the way, for Monk's sake, could you please maintain a conversation initiated on his Talk page on the page? I do not mind cross-Talk page conversations, but Monk prefers to have the conversation maintained on his page if it was started there. I have moved the message that you left on my Talk page to this one.
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 05:09, February 23, 2017 (UTC)

Vandal user report
This one. <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 04:41, February 25, 2017 (UTC)
 * Sockpuppet alert. <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 20:30, February 25, 2017 (UTC)


 * Are you sure that this user is a Sockpuppet? His/her edits seem fairly innocuous, and I see no evidence of what I would consider vandalism, as his/her edits seem to be good-faith edits.
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 12:03, February 26, 2017 (UTC)


 * @Konan, yes, 100%. You'll note the original account's first couple of edits were innocuous too. <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 19:40, February 26, 2017 (UTC)


 * Yes, I see your point, in particular with the Blaine County edit. Very well, keep the Sockpuppet blocked. Just to confirm, is this user the "original account" that you were referring to? Also, do you feel that I should delete this poll created by the Sockpuppet?
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 19:57, February 26, 2017 (UTC)


 * Re the Poll:
 * I very nearly added a template to it after I got it moved once I figured out who posted it... but it's harmless so I decided not to. Up to you guys whether you want to keep it or not. <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 20:07, February 26, 2017 (UTC)


 * I will leave the decision to Monk. Monk, if you feel that the poll should be deleted, please feel free to do so. By the way Sean, you did not actually answer my first question, so would you mind answering it?
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 20:10, February 26, 2017 (UTC)
 * Yes, although you should be able to tell that from the location of the report. I generally try to avoid mixing messages - so this user and sockpuppet were all contained under one heading on this talk page, not tagged onto the previous reported user's subject. <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 20:21, February 26, 2017 (UTC)


 * Ah, yes, I see what you have done now. If you ever do it again in the future, I will assume that you are doing what you have done here. Thank you for clarifying.
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 20:25, February 26, 2017 (UTC)

No harm with the poll. Will keep. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 20:26, February 26, 2017 (UTC)


 * Another alert: GTAFan86 (talk) 08:49, February 27, 2017 (UTC)


 * I strongly disagree with this account being a vandal or Sockpuppet, as there is currently no sign of vandalism from this account, nor any similarity to the edits of the previously blocked accounts. At least for the time being, we should give this user the benefit of the doubt.
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 14:27, February 27, 2017 (UTC),
 * I'm just reported this user because he's infobox are same with GoldenIce32. GTAFan86 (talk) 20:23, February 27, 2017 (UTC)

No, Ravi was just a random, and the userpage infobox is a default template but this one is clearly our new friend. <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 04:33, February 28, 2017 (UTC)


 * Alright, then. GTAFan86 (talk) 13:17, March 3, 2017 (UTC)

GTAForums as we discussed
If you check the history (not sure if you'll need to undelete as Ninja has already removed it), you'll see I put a delete on that one within about a minute of it appearing, yet magically a GTAForums user managed to get a screenshot of it without the delete template. Even with his undo and my redo, there was probably only a couple of minutes when that page didn't have a delete notice on it. Coincidence? I bet not. They are not very subtle are they? I guess we can leave Wildbrick to handle that though? <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 11:11, February 27, 2017 (UTC)


 * I might be wrong in saying that WildBrick a staff member there? (don't quote me on that). If he is, I think we need to let him know about this so this can be sorted out. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 14:23, February 27, 2017 (UTC)
 * Sorry have been busy at work all day today, yes, that's the reason I mentioned Wild. Probably should have posted to him but it was an ongoing discussion we had been having. Incidentally, the page was actually up for quite a few hours, but I'm certain there would have been 2 periods of a minute or less that it didn't have my delete template on it. Wild has stepped in and UT has even agreed with my suspicions. Their moral high ground gets rapidly eroded when it's them doing the pissing on it. <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 04:26, February 28, 2017 (UTC)
 * He came back and made the page again (with no actual content this time though). I'm sure it will make no difference but you should probably block that account. <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 03:51, March 3, 2017 (UTC)

More sockpuppetry
558 blocked this one and hey presto... this one appears. Incidentally, perhaps 558 was a little hasty on the infinite block, unless #13 was also a puppet? <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 04:26, February 28, 2017 (UTC)
 * Took care of him. Regarding the first account, it was already blocked prior to that, and after the block expired he continued to insert false info/nonsense, so I think the infinite block was fine.
 * 11:04, February 28, 2017 (UTC)


 * I must disagree. A number of the user's edits (such as this and this), while not formatted correctly, appear to be constructive and correct. I believe that the user should be unblocked, given a stern warning about adding unsourced nationality information and creating Sockpuppet accounts, and advice on how to properly format bracketed text in Infoboxes.
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 12:34, March 3, 2017 (UTC)

Redirect Links
I responded your message in my talk page. Good evening. GTAFan86 (talk) 18:29, February 26, 2017 (UTC)

Confirmed vs unconfirmed
So we ignore that? <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 06:50, March 3, 2017 (UTC)


 * Supercar is a description, doesn't mean it's the class it's in. Sure, it's more than obvious, but there's no true source to say it couldn't be in Sports. There's been plenty of past vehicles, some given similar descriptions by R*, that later were added to unexpected classes (Insurgent comes to mind). It's better to just wait till it's released - then we can add them all at once, count them up, makes it easier. Besides, it's literally not in the game yet, "Vehicles in GTA V". <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 08:06, March 3, 2017 (UTC)

question
hey i see u r a very active member and a staff member i am very much into gta series i want to help this wikia grow i am a new member here i will work here to edit pages some time slot everyday i wanted to ask if i work that way for a long time will i get a flassy logo of my name or a rank whetever to show my dedication.waiting for a reply in anticipation.Rizzygamer (talk) 20:45, March 3, 2017 (UTC)


 * Hi there! You'd probably need to start showing some dedicated contribution to the wiki, with good faith edits all round, and retain enough activity in order to prove your commitment to the site. You can see our Policies for help around the wiki, our Manual of Style for help with editing inline with this wiki's style, and see our Staff list for more information. Thanks! <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 21:01, March 3, 2017 (UTC)

RE: Hangouts
I'll se what I can do, buddy. Didn't get much time for it, but don't worry. We'll talk soon. -- SWAT Cam F     04:12, March 9, 2017 (UTC)

RE: Chat
Is that chat invite still valid?


 * 1) totallynotlate v-michael-trunk-mini.jpg V-franklin-trunk-mini.jpg V-trevor-trunk-mini.jpg 03-10-2017, 08:53:20 (EST)

Requesting for deletion
The titles are not matched with the filename, so they need to be deleted. Clubster (talk) 10:18, March 11, 2017 (UTC)
 * File:Bail_Bond
 * File:Export
 * File:Achievement-
 * File:Briefcases_Location_Guide
 * File:Export_Trailer
 * File:PS3)
 * File:Achievement--0
 * File:FCR 1000 Custom


 * Will get to it. Thanks. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 16:19, March 15, 2017 (UTC)


 * All done. Ps thanks for not linking; genuinely, as it means I don't have to de-link redlinks. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 16:24, March 15, 2017 (UTC)
 * Thanks. I'll update you if there's more. Clubster (talk) 13:11, March 16, 2017 (UTC)

Have my doubts
this user - I don't have the games he's uploading the content for so I can't verify but given that he started out uploading mod content and still isn't licencing any of his uploads (Cam has been doing it for him), I think we need to verify that it's all legit content before he goes too far. <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 12:19, March 11, 2017 (UTC)

As discussed in chat
Bots? Search this page (after changing namespace to user pages only) for "Dalton" to get the idea. <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 23:28, March 12, 2017 (UTC)


 * Likely. I might contact Wikia. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 16:19, March 15, 2017 (UTC)


 * I contacted Wikia about this. They replied, and stated it is both likely and incoincidental that the recent increase in account creations began at around the same time they revived an error on the GTA Wikia app. Apparently its likely the account creations are due to the fixes they made. I still don't 100% support this, however, but they also said they're thinking of removing the account creation log from recent changes in an upcoming wikia patch (doesn't solve the problem, only patches over it, but hey ho.) <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 22:38, March 15, 2017 (UTC)
 * The one I highlighted is likely just an unsophisticated sockpuppet (see his message on Sam's wall). But I still suspect whatever fix they did actually opened up their user creation process to bot abuse. I haven't looked at any other wikias to see if they are seeing the same. <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 23:04, March 15, 2017 (UTC)

Reference list format change
Good day Monk, if you are agreeable to the change, could you please make your bot replace all instances of  and   with this template? It will make the reference list text smaller and allow especially long reference lists to easily be sorted into two or three columns. The same format is used on Wikipedia.

TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 08:20, March 14, 2017 (UTC)


 * Will get straight to it. Been a while since I did a bot job. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 16:19, March 15, 2017 (UTC)


 * The bot is ready, however I'm having an internet issue so going to wait till I gain some stability (few hours). <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 16:30, March 15, 2017 (UTC)


 * All done! Fun fact: only 350 pages out of all 11,000 have actual reference lists. This number really aught to be above 1000. Something needs to be done about references, especially on main pages such as game pages themselves - there isn't enough. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 19:19, March 15, 2017 (UTC)


 * Yes, I see your point. The only problem is that I am not particularly good at finding references on the Internet unless I already have an idea of where to look, but I will see what I can do about sourcing them nonetheless. By the way, could you please respond to my other message? Thank you.
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 14:35, March 16, 2017 (UTC)


 * Beta Releases are pages that desperately need more sources - beta sources usually include things from screenshots, but also from trailers - looking through game trailers and matching up beta statements on those pages to trailer content (look closely!) is a good way of justifying and citing beta information. I usually include a link to the trailer, a time, and a screenshot. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 14:40, March 16, 2017 (UTC)


 * Thank you for the advice. By the way, there seems to be an issue with the "Reflist" template making the reference list small: for some reason the reference list text is not changing size, and remains the default size. I have analyzed the source code of the template, but it seems to be in order with no errors. I copied the code from the equivalent template on the Harry Potter Wiki, where the template does actually work. Could you please look into the issue when you have the time?
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 15:12, March 16, 2017 (UTC)

User:ItayLevy
You better be block him 3 days because of his actions. GTAFan86 (talk) 14:00, March 14, 2017 (UTC)


 * Well for a start, it would help if the warnings were for the correct thing - inserting nonsense/gibberish into pages isn't edit warring... but I agree he needs a serious warning. <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 22:09, March 14, 2017 (UTC)

Update unlocks
I was a bit underwhelmed last night with the lack of content but discovering this has made me a bit happier. The forced multiplayer of the Heists update to unlock content turned me right off the game. I have done them on Playstation but unlocked nothing on PC. Now I can add a Kuruma to my ricer garage!

NB, they have also hinted the Duke o Death in online...

Sweet. <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 22:09, March 14, 2017 (UTC)


 * Wow, I'm excited. It's probable the long awaited APC and Hunter will make a return for the upcoming summers update too. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 22:11, March 14, 2017 (UTC)


 * Just out of curiosity, does this new update add only new vehicles, or does it add anything else? I have not played Grand Theft Auto Online for some time, so I am not particularly up to speed on the current content. By the way Monk, do you still have your police uniform?
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 17:46, March 15, 2017 (UTC)


 * This new update adds only one new vehicle, but will later add three more new vehicles, two of which are basically recreations of classic cars from GTA San Andreas and GTA III (but still named differently, with Classic names). <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 14:40, March 16, 2017 (UTC)


 * Thank you for answering. However, you seem to have missed my last question: do you still have your police uniform on GTA Online?
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 15:21, March 16, 2017 (UTC)


 * I do, yes. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 16:43, March 16, 2017 (UTC)


 * That is good to hear. I have not had the chance yet to check the status of my own police uniform, but seeing as I have already lost it thrice in the past, I am sincerely hoping that I still have mine as well.
 * TAlim 1994<font face="Segoe Script" color="Ghostwhite"> - Konan T-A Lim 林道安 ( talk  |  contributions ) 18:36, March 16, 2017 (UTC)

Lost MC Clubhouse
Just curious. Why ? GTAFan86 (talk) 16:31, March 14, 2017 (UTC)


 * What? <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 16:19, March 15, 2017 (UTC)

RE: Hangouts
The last conversation was rather "mixed feeling" because didn't get a full opportunity to chat at all. I'll try to consider this one as a possibility if things are good over here. -- SWAT Cam F     05:03, March 15, 2017 (UTC)

Categories
Just wanted to ask. How can i remove a category from page ? For example a false category. You will make me happy if you answer. GTAFan86 (talk) 16:15, March 15, 2017 (UTC)


 * Edit in classic -> source editor, and go to the bottom and remove the category, or use the category section on the right panel in classic editor to remove categories. You should be using classic editor most of the time, as I've noticed that some of your edits in visual editor have been causing formatting errors, which mess up spacing and lists. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 16:19, March 15, 2017 (UTC)


 * Thanks for answer. I just now learned that visual editor causing formatting problems. GTAFan86 (talk) 16:23, March 15, 2017 (UTC)

Broughy testing isn't as accurate as described
Just read your post about broughy1322 testing methods and the accuracy of his tests. I have have to say I recreated his speed test run and the distance between checkpoint 4 and his finish wasn't 2.81 mile as specifed, in fact it was way further than shown in picture.

All this leads me to believe that whilst nothing will be 100% accurate you should at least be honest and as accurate as you can possibly be.Ghostx81 (talk) 21:31, March 17, 2017 (UTC)


 * I've always said it; Broughy's method might be solid and a great way to gain speeds, but there are numerous things wrong with it. Two spring to mind, one you already pointed out


 * I'm really unsure how he can be certain these distances are true to what he thinks they are, especially using the creator; placing checkpoints gives LOTS of leeway between values, you can sometimes move a checkpoint a full block and still retain the same distance from the start/the previous checkpoint.


 * How do we know that the time and distance in the game pair up to give a proper result? We're using two different things; a given distance supplied according to the game's measurements system, and then real life time - although it seems stupid, these are two completely different sources, what about in-game time? How do we know these two things are actually usable in finding speeds?


 * We cannot use inaccurate data for the wiki - it's as simple as that, and given I have run my tests myself, and gained different results, as with many others who attempt to replicate his tests in the exact same manner, its impossible to know what is correct - if something is able to be accurate, it should be repeatable and thus be done by anyone who has followed exactly as he does. Given we cannot do exactly what he does because of the leeway of distances (as already mentioned), its therefore uncertain that his data can be trusted between each vehicle, and the vehicles can consequently not be compared. The only reliable and certain sources of data we now have in the game are the raw file data (which does not completely reflect in-game performance, as drag/driving force/mass/etc come into play, and first person speedometers (again, these speeds are actually wrong and do not reflect actual performance, but its still data that is repeatable, easy to obtain, easy to record, and consistent. <font size="4" face="Tahoma">Monk <font face="Tahoma">Talk 21:49, March 17, 2017 (UTC)

Repeat offender
This one is back doing the same garbage edits, despite the warning. <font size="4" color="#008000" face="Arial">Smurfy: <font size="1" face="Arial">illuminate - communicate - spectate 04:06, March 18, 2017 (UTC)

Requesting for deletion (update)
Some aren't match with the title and some are uploaded twice or more: And we don't need all these garbages: I'll update you again if there is more. Clubster (talk) 06:11, March 18, 2017 (UTC)
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 * File:Export_-_Special_Vehicle_Work_-2_-_MTL_Wastelander_Mission_(Breakdown_Recovery)
 * File:Dewbauchee_Specter_Custom
 * File:Export_Update_-All_DLC_Contents-
 * File:Hidden_Interiors_Universe
 * File:Grand_Theft_Auto_San_Andreas_(PS2)_How_to_explore_Liberty_City_(Cheat_Disc)
 * File:Momma%27s_Boy_86%25_Walkthrough
 * File:Mission_Walkthrough_Part_1
 * File:Bigfoot_Vs_Beast._The_Beast
 * File:GTA_Online_Stunt_-_Rally
 * File:Can%27t_Get_Enough_(feat._Pitbull)_-_Becky_G
 * File:Beyoncé_-_Sorry
 * File:FIFA_17_-_FOOTBALL_HAS_CHANGED_-_Reveal_Trailer
 * File:Chinese_Military_Parade_Hell_March_2009_-_HD
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 * File:Going_to_the_store
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Bot
Hey, could the bot change all "|racetype = Stunt Race" to "|racetype=StuntRace" ? Thanks. 03-18-2017, 12:00:14 (EST)