Requesting New Pages In the Wiki

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This thread is meant for you guys to request new pages to be added to the Ghostbusters Fans Wiki pages. I am currently the only one who can actively Add and Edit page urls, as they have to be extremely specific. Unlike normal Wikipedia style sites, our pages are created to specific hierarchy of Categories, Sections and Sub Sections.

To request a new page be added please use the following template:

Page Title: (What the page will be called.)

Category: (For Main Site Categories. We will unlikely create any new Categories unless you have a new site idea.) Ex: Ghostbusters, Real Ghostbusters, Equipment, Toys, Video Games, etc.

Section: (For pages directly related to the Category). Ex: Proton Pack, Episodes, Ghostbusters: The Video Game, etc.

Sub Section: (For pages related to the Section). Ex: Hat Lights, Citizen Ghost, Walter Peck, etc.

Sub-Sub Section: (Used very rarely for pages that need to go in more detail)

Description: (What would be on that page)

When requesting pages please be as detailed as possible, and include information from each category. If you don’t have a Section or Sub Section please leave it blank.

Some examples.

“Walter Peck”: http://www.gbfans.com/ghostbusters/characters/walter-peck/

Category: Ghostbusters

Section: Characters

Sub-Section: Walter Peck

“Citizen Ghost”: http://www.gbfans.com/real-ghostbusters/season-1/citizen-ghost/

Category: Real Ghostbusters

Section: Season 1

Sub-Section: Citizen Ghost

“Ghostbusters: The Video Game”: http://www.gbfans.com/games/ghostbusters-the-video-game/

Category: Games

Section: Ghostbusters: The Video Game.

“Richard Edlund”: http://www.gbfans.com/ghostbusters/crew/visual-effects/richard-edlund/

Category: Ghostbusters

Section: Crew

Sub-Section: Visual Effects

Sub-Sub-Section: Richard Edlund

NOTE: That the above example could have just had the Sub-Section as Richard Edlund instead of “Visual Effects”. That is something that ultimately needs to be decided upon (the URL formating), what is necessary and what is not.

For every request made, I will try to a respond with inserting it into the Wiki, or asking for more information, or declining the page request. Please feel free to make multiple requests per post, but try to make it easy to see them by using a new template with each one (unless you are making a lot of requests for the same category or section).

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Page Title: Gun Ears

Category: Equipment

Section: Proton Pack

Sub Section: Part Names

Sub Sub Section: Gun Ears

Description: A page for clarifying and explaning the location and composition of the parts known as “gun ears” on the thrower.

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Is “Gun Ears” the best description for them? I’m afraid I also don’t know exactly what part is being referred to… I assume the part that the banjo and hat lights go on?

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AJ, how do you feel about a sub-section of Proton Pack that gives a detailed run-down of differences between the GB1 and GB2 pack? EIther a separate page for each pack and its parts or a comparison page for both packs.

I think there could be a run-down of differences between each prop in GB1 and GB2 also. Belt Gizmos, Egon’s stethoscopes, Ghost Traps, Ecto/Para Goggles, etc etc. Obviously props that were only in one movie wouldn’t have a comparison page - KUD Meter, Ghost Sniffer, Giga Meter, etc.

This way new (and veteren) users can build props with more confidence and not mix-match items on props on accident (unless intentional). Just a thought. :smiley:

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If you can come up with a way to word it, please let me know.

/equipment/proton-pack/differences/ ??

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Speaking of pack differences, there *has *to be sub-sections detailing the different versions of the props. I mean, GB1 and GB2 hero packs have almost no differences compared to the GB2 hero and semi-hero packs. And that’s not even counting the stunts! I vote for a sub-section entitled “versions”

And before adding a page dedicated to the gun ears, we’d need a page for the thrower itself, no? :wink:

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I think “variants” sound good. Or “prop-variants”

/equipment/proton-pack/variants/

/equipment/proton-pack/prop-variants/

I like Fil’s idea to include info on stunt versions of the props too.

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I dunno if “gun ears” is the best description but it’s the term that’s been used in the community for years now so it needs to be explained for new people and changing the name won’t change people’s use of it. (psychic disturbance neutralizers)

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I agree it would be nice to have pages showing the differences. In comparing GB1 and GB2 hero packs I think it would be best if we put together compaison photos (closeups) of the changes. I would be happy to put something together or work with someone, but I don’t want to put time into it if someone (with possibly better skills than I) is already doing so. Is there enough people willing to work on these that we need some kind of organization so we don’t duplicate efforts?

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I agree wholeheartly about the gun ears thing. Gun ears are gun ears. Parts names are just nicknames, anyway; there’s nothing official, so we might as well use the ones we know. We don’t need techno-babble. :wink:

As for the comparison shots, it would be a great idea if we had some packs to actually take the shots. Screen-used packs are few and far between, so it’ll be hard to do. Plus we don’t really have GB1 packs handy for those. :wink:

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Wait…what?! You don’t have a GB1 screen-used pack collecting dust in your closet?! I thought everyone did :slight_smile: But yea you are right, finding the correct shots we need may be hard and taking pictures of some members packs might be a good solution. I was also thinking it might be nice to do a picture similar to the “Pack Parts Names” picture (shown below) that would help identify the areas as well. Just an idea. Feel free to reject it.

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Well, I had one but I misplaced it. I should’ve stored it in a nondescript wooden crate in that warehouse. :wink:

No, that’s a great idea. We should do a detailed diagram like the one your posted, for every version of the pack that what used. we know that they used hero and stunt packs for GB1, and that they converted the heros for GB2, in addition of converting/making new stunt packs for GB2, and that they made semi-heros following the actor’s complaints. If we only consider the heros and semi-heros, that’s 3 versions right there. Luckily we have high-res pics of both the hero and the semi-hero that are in the Sony lobby right now. :slight_smile:

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It might be nice to update existing pages to show where each part goes, that don’t already show it. Help weed those “where does this resistor go?” questions new people post. Also do we have free will to use that photo (the blank one)? I don’t recall if that was of a screen used pack or a members pack.

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That’s a fan made pack, one of the best ever (Playskool’s) No wonder it’s featured everywhere on the site.

And yes, while part placement can be deduced quite easily by using Stefan’s plans, they don’t cover all the versions of the pack (only the GB2 hero, and even then an outdated version) Plus we’d need a detailed page for the thrower, its components (like the gun ears) and all the greeblies. Just like you said, the ultimate goal would be to make the wiki foolproof, so that people that aren’t even familiar with the basic terms (“what’s a bumper?”) could figure out easily.

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How about instead of varients, we use “models” or “versions”.

The gun ears page has been added:

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Pack model 1 and Pack model 2. I like how it sounds. :smiley:

Do we have screencaptures from the Blueray? That may be a start.

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Any thoughts to do a category for soft goods like what we are seeing with the Ties, Shirts, Wallets and so on?

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For the proton pack section, we should definitely have at least four “models”:

GB1 & GB2 Hero

GB1 Stunt

GB2 Semi-Hero

GB2 Stunt

Or should the GB1 and GB2 Hero packs have their own sections, since there are more differences than just the ribbon cable (despite being the same props)?

I’ve also thought that it would be nice to have sections (or sub-sections) for all of the pack that are accounted for (i.e. Sony Hero, Minnesota Hero, the upside-down GB2 stunt pack, etc.). I know that we have some of these in the reference section, but it could be updated.

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Models page has been added. I’ve added a little structure for you guys to work on:

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Unfortunately a bad choice for page names was made. I went with “Toys” for a main category.

Should it be changed to “Merchandise”?

Should the Publications section be removed?