The following page is an apprentice assignment page, which acts as a connection between the apprentice, Elchzard, and their Master, Lord War Clown. It exists as an external talk page, aimed at dealing with all aspects of the apprenticeship. Only the above mentioned users and the staff have permission to converse here. Any outside interference will result in an immediate ban from the wiki.
Wiki Missions[]
Project 1: Battle of Arsuf[]
For your 1st assignment, you will be tasked with the major revamp of Battle of Arsuf page, an event article detailing Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's encounter with Robert de Sablé and Richard the Lionheart. You are to perform the following:
- Better header names (something more creative-sounding, but not too corny :P)
- A better infobox pic that's more relevant to the event (something that screams "BATTLE!" or "MORTAL KOMBAT!" (pictures of Scorpion and/or Sub-Zero do not count for the latter point)
- This section extended (of course it has to be relevant). Also, that section's quote should be replaced with something better.
- Epic quotes from the Memory Sequence, placed at the top of a section (about 3 or 4 would do. The section aforementioned doesn't count)
- This picture, retaken in a better and more cinematic angle.
- This picture to be replaced entirely with a different one.
- Suggestion for a replacement pic: Altaïr running through the pathway with the knights chasing him (good angle of course), Altaïr facing off with some knights (again, good angle), or something else that you think is best.
- Source the page (probably the easiest part)
And I think that should do it. Here are some stuff you'll need to know:
- There is no time limit.
- There is no rush.
- thereisnospoon.
- There are no restrictions as to how you accomplish needed tasks (except of course, getting someone else to do all of them. I'll have you fried in a grill faster than you can log out).
- If you see any other mistakes like misspellings or grammar mistakes, don't hesitate to correct them.
Here are some pages that can help you get an idea of how you can accomplish the tasks perfectly. Follow them and use them as an example for this project:
- Hunt for the Nine
- Hunt on Cyprus
- Rise of the Brotherhood
- Hunt on Venice
And that will be your first assignment. Report to me (either via IRC or talkpage) when you have finished the task, and I shall review your work. That will be all. Dismissed.
DIFFICULTY RATE: 6.5/10
Review[]
- The pictures added look a lot better. More relevant, and helps readers get a visual aid of the event.
- Quotes are top-notch. Light-years better than the quotes present before.
- Some of the headings weren't as creative as I have hoped for, though they were a bit better than the previous ones.
- Paragraphs were extended with more detail on the events, which is what the project aims for. That's good.
- Though, some grammatical and punctuation mistakes were found, also a very minor spacing issue. Nothing too major, thankfully.
- Added the relevant categories to the page, which I rarely do.
- Used the templates properly, which is good.
- Added the AC Nav template on the first phase of the revamp, which isn't supposed to be there. Minor problem though, corrected immediately.
- Overall: Apprentice managed to give the page a proper face-lift. Better quotes, better and more extended paragraphs, and a better page overall. Nice job.
Project 2: Rise and fall of Altaïr[]
Since at the IRC, you've chosen a vacation at Syria over a trip to the Roman Colosseum, your next project will again be a revamp. This time, instead of a branch of Altaïr's journey, you'll be handling the whole adventure. The Rise and fall of Altaïr is the main campaign article that binds together all of the deeds done by the most badass killer who had ever lived. Similar to Ezio's Liberation of Rome, this task will be a lengthy one, as you'll be detailing all of Altaïr's major exploits during 1191.
Here are the tasks you'll be doing:
- Put in an event infobox, with a picture that pretty much summarizes Altaïr's journey.
- In the Altaïr's Resurrection section, add sub-sections about everything that has transpired. The Search for the Apple, the Siege of Masyaf, Hunt for the Nine, Battle of Arsuf, and Retaking of Masyaf. Make a section for each of those events, with creative titles, and add a small, summarized and detailed paragraph about the events.
- About 2 to 4 paragraphs should for each section.
- Under each of these sections, put the ''{{Main|1}}'' template there, and replace 1 with the name of the article.
- The sections as a whole should have at least 2 or 3 epic pictures relevant to the events.
- Keep the current quote there, though you may move it wherever it may seem appropriate.
- An Aftermath section, with sub-sections detailing what happened to the Assassins, Templars, and the Holy Land.
- Source the page (again, the easiest part)
- Add some quotes wherever it may seem appropriate. Has to be relevant to where its placed ,of course. Also sourced.
That should about do it. For this task, the reference you'll be needing on how to accomplish it is the Liberation of Rome. That page's structure is about the same as the tasks I've set, so it'll be your best friend. Since this will be one lengthy and quite difficult task, you can ask for help in pictures and handling templates. There is no rush, no pressure, and preview often. Once the task is done, drop me a note. That will be all. Dismissed.
DIFFICULTY RATE: 9/10
Penalty Task[]
Due to the lack of activities and updates regarding the project, both Master and Apprentice have agreed to add a new task to make up for the inactivity. I have decided to add this new task for you: Once the page revamp is completed, you will initiate a promotion for either Good or Featured status (depending on the caliber of the page). You can consult others first about the page before deciding on which category it best falls under. That will be all.
Project 3: Ascension of Ezio Auditore[]
This isn't your Master, it's the Rafiq, and this was decided by Cello and myself, hopefully War has no issues with it. Anyway, the once Group Assignment, the Ascension of Ezio Auditore, has now become solely your assignment. I believe you've been briefed on it before, but I'll do it again anyway. It is the campaign article for Assassin's Creed II, meaning it details the game's entire events, similar to Rise and fall of Altaïr and Liberation of Rome. It will be your duty to handle the information, pictures, quotes, sourcing, templates, and basically everything about the article. Plus, despite it no longer being a Group Assignment, it still must reach Good Status before it will be considered complete. If you can't find appropriate images yourself, talk to Vatsa or Steen; for any coding, like the infobox or sourcing, ask anyone who knows how to do it. But you must still be the one to add them to the page.
DIFFICULTY RATE: 11/10
Yeah, it's going to be long and challenging, but if you can do it, it'll be worth it.
- Due to real life commitments, band practice and performance, and school duties, the padawan claims to be unavailable for 3 days. I'm therefore adding 3 more days to his deadline, making it July 27th, by 11:59. As I always say, I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by. -- D. Cello 20:22, July 19, 2011 (UTC)
Misc. Missions[]
Project 1: Eagle Sense[]
Information classified, and was transported via Wiki IRC on 5/10/2011 (Apprentice's) - 5/11/2011 (Master's). Additional affiliates have been informed of the situation and have agreed to the terms.
Results[]
Mission accomplished, and was cleared with satisfactory results.
Project 2: Art Connoisseur[]
Information classified, and was transported via Wiki IRC on 5/16/2011 (Apprentice's) - 5/17/2011 (Master's). No additional affiliates were informed of the situation.
Results[]
Mission accomplished successfully.
Project 3: Grand Archivist[]
Group project regarding the creation, completion, and promotion to good status of a campaign article dedicated to the events of Ezio Auditore's life. More details can be obtained from the Rafiq.
Project 4: Excommunication[]
Information highly classified, and was transported via Wiki IRC on 6/2/2011 (Both Master and Apprentice's time). Any additional affiliates are to be kept under wraps and anonymous until further notice.
Project 4.5: Mercy of the Order[]
Information highly classified, and was transported via Wiki IRC on 6/4/2011 (Both Master and Apprentice's time). No other affiliates were told of the mission.
Results[]
The time limit has been reached, and has been cleared with mediocre, yet ample enough results.
Project 5: Animus Maintenance[]
Project involving the creation of a IRC Channel bot for the Apprentices channel. More information can be obtained from Isaac Clarke or Nathan McNeil.
Project 6: Father of Understanding[]
A solo project regarding pages of several Templar figures. More information can be obtained from Cesare Borgia or Micheletto Corella.
Project 7: The Tonight Show with Ezio Auditore[]
Solo project regarding one of the Apprentice Initiative's processes. More information can be obtained here.
Results[]
Results were met with satisfactory results, and has passed the assignment.
Project 8: Voice of Survival[]
Information classified, yadi yadi yada, cake.