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Series Three Overhaul Project - Loose Notes (01/01/2021)

These are some loose notes concerning the Series Three Overhaul Project (STOP), as of Jaunary 1st 2021.

Due to circumstances at present, both on and off the wiki, these notes will not be particularly well sorted for now.

Intro
Following the conclusion of Toaru Kagaku no Accelerator and Astral Buddy last year, as well as the end of the anime for now, the currently active series in the overall Toaru series are Souyaku Toaru Majutsu no Index (light novels), Toaru Majutsu no Index (manga) and Toaru Kagaku no Railgun (manga, finally entering a new arc in February after the conclusion of the Jailbreaker Arc in December), although Ogino and Nogi's tweets hint that a Toaru Kagaku no Mental Out may be in the works. Toaru Majutsu no Index: Imaginary Fest ' s releases are also ongoing. Manga localizations are also ongoing and SS2's localization is being released in February - no word regarding NT yet, but there is potential for it to be announced soon (with all that it entails).

With the start of the new year, I've started new iterations of the joint discussion thread and one-to-one discussion threads, as well as updating the sweep aid lists for the first time in a while. At the moment, circumstances are the same as last month (hampered and feeling a bit down), and my current primary focus is still plan reorganization, general sorting and cleaning, and operation restarting (including GT3/Agnese SS TSPs, I2S follow-ups and Interim). Still looking out for UCP-related teething problems.

As mentioned previously, with overall circumstances as they are, I'm going to continue assembling a number of rough notes below connected to various things on the wiki at the moment (e.g. brief explanations, reminders regarding procedures and protocols, plans and ideas being considered etc). These will be in this post and subsequent STOP Notes post (though probably incomplete at the time of initial writing and posting), though I have also been considering the possibility of monthly 'Odd Jobs' posts with stuff for people to work on while the main plan reorganization is being done, so progress loss is mitigated a bit.

Sweep Aid Lists - Update Procedure
Currently compiling It has been a while since I last updated the sweep aid lists (in the I2S in September, if I recall correctly). Seeing as it is the start of a new year, this seems a good time to do so, and also to record the procedure for doing the actual updating - so that others can do it if I am unable to do so in the future, and to determine whether any changes to the procedure are needed following the UCP switch-over.

End-2020 Status
Shared Drafts identified as containing sweep aid-type lists at the end of 2020 (SD173 is temporarily holding the 2021 update) include:

Lists
The lists which are being constructed are lists of articles/files, in a format suitable for listing in MassEdit and similar functions, in the form which they will accept and use in their operation. The purpose of these lists is to aid in performing automatic sweeps with the bots - hence sweep aid lists.

The obtained lists are typically stored in Scroll box format and no wiki tagging for easy use (see above for scroll box usage):

The sweep aid lists include:
 * AllPages list: A list of all pages on the wiki in Main namespace, obtained from Special:AllPages
 * AllPages X to Y list: A list of the current state of Special:AllPages in terms of X to Y sub-pages (the overview of these on Special:AllPages is no longer present following UCP switch - so the X and Y have to be taken one at a time from the sub-pages themselves)
 * AllPages difference list: List like the AllPages "Main:" list but just the items added since the last time the list was made (the new pages, usually logged on Special:NewPages)
 * Article Redirects list: A list of all the items in the AllPages extract which are redirects to articles (since last record, an effort has been made to categorize all of these under Category:Article Redirects)
 * AllPages list (Minus Redirects): A version of the extract list minus the redirects
 * AllFiles list: A list of all pages on the wiki in File namespace, obtained from Special:AllPages
 * AllFiles X to Y list: A list of the current state of Special:AllPages in terms of X to Y sub-pages (same post UCP-switch issue as before)
 * AllFiles difference list: List like the AllPages "File:" list but just the items added since the last time the list was made (similar to before, logged on Special:NewFiles and Special:NewPages set for "File:" namespace)
 * Videos: A list of files which are videos rather than images (Category:Videos)
 * Image Redirects list: A list of all the items in the AllPages extract which are redirects to images rather than separate images themselves (since last record, an effort has been made to categorize all of these under Category:Image Redirects)
 * AllFiles list (Minus Redirects and Videos): A version of the extract list minus the redirects and the videos (e.g. just the image files)
 * Note: There may have been a plan at one point to make a list for character main pages (e.g. all articles in Category:Characters) but it hasn't been carried out yet
 * Note: Certain smaller, more specialized sweep aid lists might be compiled specifically for certain tasks, using Special:WhatLinksHere in conjunction with other things, such as the TrackTags.

AllPages
Special:AllPages is quite good for obtaining sweep aid lists as when you highlight the items on it, copy then paste to a Notepad file, and then copy and paste that into the Source Editor, you get the items listed in the exact form used for the sweep aid list, the format used for MassEdit. This has not changed even after the UCP switch-over.
 * Following the UCP switch-over, redirects are indicated with bracketed labels next to them in Special:AllPages but these are not carried over in the copy/paste.
 * Directly copying and pasting from the page to the Source Editor produces a list which is close but not quite in the required format, which would need additional tweaking afterwards:
 * Simple Text produces a list with unlinked items but line-spaces in-between the items - these can be sorted out using an external sorter though.
 * Converting to Wiki Text produces a bullet-point list with linked items (with spaces between the bullet points and items).

For doing a complete list from Special:AllPages, since only a set number of items can be shown at once, it is mainly a matter of successively copying the contents of each of those sets (one set example below, one out of more than twenty), and then removing the excess space between them.

Assorted Rough Notes
Currently compiling
 * Odd Jobs during Planning and Reorganization: Seeing as planning and reorganization takes a while, and some tasks cannot proceed until it has been completed, I am planning to bring up a number of other tasks which have been on the backburner for people to tackle if they wish during that time, so that progress can still made in some form.
 * I've recently been considering the possibility of making an extensive Odd Jobs list monthly, or a primary contributor focused one and a general contributor focused one.
 * 2021's First Featured Article: One little task to do is to decide on the next Featured Article following October's Total Human Cyborg Replacement Project, the first of 2021. This is not particularly urgent, given time circumstances.
 * From late 2018 to late 2020, the choice was largely influenced by what the anime was covering, had covered or was about to cover (often requiring a large overhaul to existing articles around the time to get them in a suitable state for featuring). With the anime finished for now, this is not so much of a factor at present.
 * We can go for articles already in a suitable state but not necessarily related to current/recent events (less effort), or overhaul articles connected to events just past or of potential interest (a bit more effort). We could also assemble a list of potential candidates for featuring to save a bit of time and effort later.
 * Side Note: The featured articles haven't been monthly since June 2015.
 * Comment Clean-Up Operation: As noted previously, a large-scale operation to clean-up the comments sections will be needed, given how the focus on article work had left certain problems unaddressed and growing, needing considerable preparation work, and due to the massive scope, the possibility of having volunteers go through and flag areas for attention has been considered.
 * Did You Know?: Another minor task on the backburner is gathering new items for the Did You Know template selection.

Images
Currently compiling
 * Image Tasklist: One of the things I need to get done is a proper clean-up and update for the Image Tasklist in SD25, along with sorting out the accompanying SDs.
 * New IF Images: Several new image candidates were seen during the Toaru IF stream in late December;
 * Event images for the New Years event (name not yet verified) and Imaginary Wars.
 * The High Priest's Assist release (separate from the design image).
 * Lucia and Juufuku Miho
 * The New Years versions of Uiharu, Saten and Kongou
 * The "arrow" phone collab versions of Mikoto and Shokuhou.
 * Manga Possibility: Given the flashback shown in the Index manga recently, I suspect we may see images of the figures involved in the Knights of Orleans incident.
 * Design Image File/Collection Processing: This task is being carried out using SD152 (main collection), SD171 (list processing offload) and SD172 (partial offload/side-organization). Lost my place a few times.
 * Previous: The existing artist's comments which are on the file pages themselves have been assembled, and we've identified which files are with and without them, making lists for the two. Sweeps have been done to translate and unify file pages previously marked with TT30 into the D/S/P/AC format. Rainbow Spectrum links have been added to the files lacking them for Source and existing ones updated where required. A number of discrepancies and stuff needing further tweaks have been noted, and some checked/worked on manually. Lists assembled for Description entries (with/without), Purpose (with/without), Artist's Comments (with/without)
 * Current Status:
 * All files in the form Summary - Description/Source/Purpose/Artist's Comments (minor deviations around AC area for several items).
 * Several items marked for manual tweaking.
 * Source and Artist's Comments sweeps done. R-S Source links done.
 * Lists assembled in SD172 for:
 * Items with and without Description
 * Items with and without Purpose
 * Items without Artist's Comments
 * Current Description/Purpose entries assembled in tables for reference purposes.
 * Next:
 * Further manual tweaking for the marked items.
 * Listing of non-standard labelling in artist-related area on file pages.
 * Listing of images which have breaks and line spaces in the artist-related area on their file page.
 * Adding Artist's Comments to the file pages and SD152 for those lacking them.
 * Other:
 * At least one item has been found which was overlooked in the initial assembly (of Aiwass) and processed manually.
 * Files unified with Artist's Comments for sweeping purposes. Previous variations recorded.
 * Anime Image Collection Assembly: The pre-2014 anime image collection assembly (SD162, 163, 164 and 165) is continuing, with Kaysuami part-way through the one for the first Railgun anime.


 * UCP-related
 * Representing Image Issue: Since the UCP switch-over, we've noted that the images selected to represent an article on Popular Pages, categories and the Fan Feed below the bottom of the page haven't often been the most fitting (e.g. big orange @ for the wiki's main page). This issue has not been explored further yet.
 * General Post-Switch Image Issues: There are a number of cases of image thumbnails, galleries and slideshows being messed up following the UCP switch-over. A full investigation of the specifics and a cataloguing operation will be required before tackling them in a large-scale operation.
 * I2S Follow-Up: SD155, SD190, SD191, SD192, SD193, SD194, SD196 and SD197 are involved in follow-up steps for the Image Information Survey. As with quite a number of the sub-plans, progress has currently stalled on these steps and will need to be restarted.

Templates

 * Cites: The on SD46 was updated on December 30th.
 * Considering an odd job for marking unreferenced sections.
 * Hlist: Something which I want to look into at some point is what is causing Hlist to be displayed differently in standard and mobile views (in the former, it lists entries horizontally with bullet-point circles in-between, while in the latter, it lists them vertically in a bullet-point list, with the first entry with a single point and the others with two), brought to attention when Ollerus updated Template:Magic following the Roman Mythology split-off and switched the list from template to manual.
 * Ruby: One possibility which I have previously considered is to make a Ruby template, using the ruby tags in the form they are currently used for various terms on the wiki, for utility and tracking purposes. I had previously assembled a list of Ruby tag usages in SD115, but the list is now out of date. I have heard that a similar template (possibly on the Type-Moon Wiki) malfunctioned after the UCP switch-over, but I haven't looked into it yet.
 * Example of ruby tag usage (using kana for Anti-Art Attachment): 対魔術式駆動鎧 (アンチアートアタッチメント), 対魔術式駆動鎧 (アンチアートアタッチメント).
 * Possible template form:

Other Shared Draft Tasks
Currently compiling
 * SD200 - Shared Draft Reorganization: The reorganization attempt started in early December on SD200 had stalled by mid-December, and attempts to restart it were made in mid/late-December, sometimes derailed by other tasks and circumstances. I'm going to continue to try to sort this out.
 * SD153 - Chapter Start/End Text: The incomplete aggregation task on SD153 involves the collection of the short pieces of text which are present at the start and end of manga chapters in their magazine releases. Sometimes, a title image or profile image is part-way through the chapter, resulting in a mid-way piece of text as well - such as in Railgun Ch124.
 * SD84 Issue: Speaking of Chapter 124, an issue has been spotted on SD84, on which information and images have been gathered concerning the character profiles which are sometimes included with manga chapters. Quite often, these are the chapter images used for the manga chapter infoboxes. Both are usually the first page of the chapter. However, the profiles for Railgun Ch117/124/125 are part-way through the chapter. The chapter images were the profile images when the info/images were assembled, but the chapter images have since been switched to the first page of the chapter. As such, the images on the Shared Draft no longer show the profile.
 * SD100 & SD167 - Twitter Q&As: These two are assigned to gathering information on the Twitter/Marshmallow-based Q&As for Ogino Kentarou (SD100) and Nogi Yasuhito (SD167). Links have been gathered, context notes and translations for some, and raws in hidden notes for all the ones on the later.
 * There are still a fair number of Q&As, particularly for SD167, which need some quick context notes (i.e. a note on what the Q&As is about, tiding things over until full details).
 * I've drafted a few potential questions on SD100, though most are not in a state for submission. Of the two submissions, one has been answered.
 * SD37 - Nichijou: One of the plans which has been on the backburner for quite a long time concerns a plan for the manga chapter articles for Toaru Nichijou no Index-san, detailed on SD37.
 * The synopsis structure plan is somewhat different from the other mangas because of the 4-koma format and the fact that the 4-komas making up the chapter are all named (one paragraph per strip, Nihongo at the start).
 * In order to implement this plan, information is needed on the titles of the individual 4-komas making up the chapters, both the original title in Japanese and translations. This information has not been found and assembled yet.
 * SD158 - Non-AC Country Locations: Following the assembly of the Academy City locations for which the School District locations have not been confirmed and the implementation of the table on the Academy City, as well as considerations for District 7's more complex tables on SD79, there is an active plan to implement similar tables for non-AC locations on country articles.
 * This plan was previously on the backburner, due to needing to collect data on existing sections and uncertainty over some of the specifics.
 * The plan is to implement Location tables, similar to the ones in use for the School Districts, for other countries besides Academy City, listing settlements and non-settlement locations in those countries that are featured in the series, as well as notes concerning them (this includes locations for which the information is insufficient for an article).
 * A list of locations has been assembled on SD158, to be processed further. Existing sections have also been noted. (Thanks, Ollerus)
 * The next step is to ready the framework and draft the tables.
 * SD78 - Website Episode Summaries: SD78 is being used to gather episode summaries from the Toaru Project's official site - the raw Japanese, Romaji, and English translations, divided under switchable tabs. Raw extracts from the site are largely done with the exception of Railgun T Episodes 21-24. English translations and Romaji have not been done for the majority of the episode summary extracts, besides several episodes of Railgun and Railgun T.
 * SD88 - Episode Preview Quotes: Another task on the backburner, SD88 was intended to be used to gather quotes from the next episode previews. No information has been added yet, but the same tab structure is in place as SD78, intended for raw Japanese, Romaji and English translation (have noted that need to take care with assembling the latter, due to presence of dodgy translations elsewhere).
 * SD160 - Quotes: SD160 was being used to locate and log existing Quotes sections and their states, as well as processing. This plan had stalled, with TrackTags still in place - having lost place, need to recover bearings and restart.
 * Operation Interim: One of the stalled plans, which I'm looking to restart and get back on track as soon as possible, is the long-impeded, long-delayed Operation Interim (perhaps I should rename it to reflect that...), which a large number of Shared Drafts between SD110 and SD150 were assigned to. Some of the areas being overhauled are such that I'm considering seeking help.

Sweeps

 * Uncommanded Comment Locks from Sweeps: One thing I've encountered recently is a new problem associated with using automatic sweep functions such as MassEdit on an admin account after the UCP switch-over. When using it in this way (for whatever reason), if a Main namespace page is among the pages being covered by the sweep, the comments for that page are automatically locked without being commanded (as though one unticked the Commenting box in the editor).
 * Considered Possibilities: Two sweep possibilities I have recently been considering are a TrackTag sweep to locate and log instances of "/Prologue", "/Epilogue" and "/Chapter" (main target being irregular uses in references), and a quick-link conversion sweep for references set to target ">Volume Link".

Non-Action, Minor Miscellanea
Currently compiling
 * Frustration: Having been derailed yet again, and having to retrace my steps and reorganize for the umpteenth time, I must say that I'm sick and tired of my work becoming a complete mess and losing my place, despite my efforts to plan and stay on course.
 * External circumstances and certain user actions are similarly frustrating and depressing.
 * Team Idea: One idea I've previously toyed with is making teams focusing on specific jobs (perhaps with names similar to the Battle Royale quintet, though based on their roles), though it doesn't seem feasible given current circumstances.
 * Unwritten Notes: Some rough notes which haven't been written properly and added to this post yet include previously mentioned ongoing tasks and work relating to recent releases.
 * Carry Forward Errors/Discrepancies Log, on this day..., release calendar
 * Images: Anime Image Collection Assembly (Future Tasks), Image Captions
 * Shared Drafts: SD4 - IF
 * Unsorted: New/recent releases, recent topics, TSPs, GT3/Agnese SS, Rome/Jewel/Incense, Cross/Church, Albert, Personality, Dark Side, ongoing, Referbacks, CRs, UQ, Soundtracks, Reference reminder?, Decap, guides, Other Appearances, infobox galleries
 * Over-consideration?
 * Update Template Here: I'm considering using the update template (which is used on the Franchise Overview) to indicate new items on this list, seeing as the presentation and update period may cover a period of a week or more depending on the circumstances.
 * Template in this form:
 * One downside is the increased number of bullet points for the item after the template, but this is just a minor annoyance.

Other

 * Special:UncategorizedPages
 * Special:UncategorizedFiles
 * Special:WantedPages
 * Special:WantedFiles
 * Special:UnusedFiles

Current Links

 * Joint Discussion (01/01/2021-) (Current)
 * UCP Switch-Over
 * GT3 Plans
 * Shared Draft Overview
 * TrackTag Overview

Previous Links

 * STOP Notes (December 24th) (see here for last batch of previous links)
 * Reminders: Images and References (11/07/2020)
 * Joint Discussion (04/11/2020-) (Previous)
 * Exploring Bases: Rose Cross Lamen