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This is a list of projects currently being developed by [[Tolkien Gateway]].
This is a list of projects currently being developed by [[Tolkien Gateway]].
 
'''Please note:''' as per [[Tolkien_Gateway:Meetings/27_June_2010|Tolkien Gateway's twelfth meeting]], inactive supervisors will be replaced if necessary.


==Adaptations==
==Adaptations==
Supervisor: [[User:Ederchil|Ederchil]]
:''Supervisor: '''[[User:Ederchil|Ederchil]]'''''


The goal of the project is to create an article for every noteworthy adaptation of Tolkien's works.
The goal of the project is to create an article for every noteworthy adaptation of Tolkien's works.


See proposition at ''[[Tolkien Gateway:Projects/Adaptations]]''
See proposition at ''[[Tolkien Gateway:Projects/Adaptations]]''
==Characters==
Supervisor: [[User:Dr Death|Dr Death]].
The goal of the project is to create an article for every single character mentioned in [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s works.
====Sub-projects====
* [[Ainur]] - Supervisor: [[User:Ælfwine|Ælfwine]]
==Locations==
Supervisor: [[User:KingAragorn|KingAragorn]].
The goal of the project is to create an article for every single location/region mentioned in J.R.R. Tolkien's works.


==Books==
==Books==
Supervisor: [[User:Ederchil|Ederchil]].
:''Supervisor: '''[[User:Ederchil|Ederchil]]'''''


The goal of the project is to create an article for every single book published or unpublished which relates to [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] and his works. Concentration is also on editions, impressions, book covers, as well as the authors.
The goal of the project is to create an article for every single book published or unpublished which relates to [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] and his works. Concentration is also on editions, impressions, book covers, as well as the authors.
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* Publishers: Consider which publishers need to have articles, and which don't. Minimum of three books?
* Publishers: Consider which publishers need to have articles, and which don't. Minimum of three books?


==Music==
==Characters==
Supervisor:[[User:Mthomas|Mthomas]]<br>
:''Supervisor: '''[[User:Dr Death|Dr Death]]'''''
The goal of the project is to create an article for every song and every band/singer who has sung about something inspired by [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] and his works. Concentration will be on lyrics, and various other aspects of the information and how it relates to Tolkien.
 
The goal of the project is to create an article for every single character mentioned in [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s works.
 
===Sub-projects===
* [[Ainur]] - ''Supervisor: '''[[User:Ælfwine|Ælfwine]]'''''
* [[Durin's Folk]] - ''Supervisor: '''[[User:Mith|Mith]]'''''
* [[Hobbits]] - ''Supervisor: '''[[User:Mith|Mith]]'''''
* [[Wizards]] - ''Supervisor: '''[[User:Mith|Mith]]'''''


==Collectibles==
==Collectibles==
This project is in need of a Project Leader. The goal of the project is to create an article for every collectible ever produced. From [[Sideshow Weta]] to [[:Category:Calendars|Calendars]] and buttons we hope to have the largest collection of information surrounding Tolkien collectibles. Concentration will be on images, information on the collectibles, etc. This project does not focus on game-related collectibles, plese see [[#Games]] for more information on that project.
:''Supervisor: '''none'''''
 
The goal of the project is to create an article for every collectible ever produced. From [[Sideshow Weta]] to [[:Category:Calendars|Calendars]] and buttons we hope to have the largest collection of information surrounding Tolkien collectibles. Concentration will be on images, information on the collectibles, etc. This project does not focus on game-related collectibles, please see [[#Games]] for more information on that project.
 
==Dates==
:''Supervisor: '''[[User:Mith|Mith]]'''''
 
The aim of the Dates is to include all the relevant information on calendars, years and day ''within'' the [[legendarium]]. This includes:
* To create, as per [[Tolkien Gateway: To-do]], a page for every single year of every single [[ages|age]] for which we have historical information;
* To bring the existing pages up to standard - especially extending the information on existing calendars;
* To make sure that, where known, all characters, events and locations have relevant dates included;
** Within [[Hobbits]] and [[The Shire]], making sure that [[Shire Calendar|Shire-reckoning]] is correctly converted to [[Third Age|T.A.]]/[[Fourth Age|Fo.A.]];
* Finishing the [[Timeline]] and creating other timelines'
* Converting dates in the Gregorian calendar to the various [[Middle-earth]] [[:Category:calendars|calendars]] correctly.


==Games==
==Games==
Supervisor: [[User:Quidon88|Quidon88]].
:''Supervisor: '''[[User:Quidon88|Quidon88]]'''''


The goal of this project is to create an article for every single board game, video game, etc. ever created along with images, reviews, pricing, and any other information relating to the game.
The goal of this project is to create an article for every single board game, video game, etc. ever created along with images, reviews, pricing, and any other information relating to the game.


==Images==
==Images==
This project is in need of a Project Leader. The goal of the project is to gain permission and upload every piece of Tolkien imagery ever created. From the films to games to 3D illustrations if it is related to Tolkien, it belongs here.
:''Supervisor: '''none'''''
The goal of the project is to gain permission and upload every piece of Tolkien imagery ever created. From the films to games to 3D illustrations if it is related to Tolkien, it belongs here.


==Locations==
:''Supervisor: '''[[User:KingAragorn|KingAragorn]]'''''
The goal of the project is to create an article for every single location/region mentioned in J.R.R. Tolkien's works.
==Music==
:''Supervisor: '''[[User:Mthomas|Mthomas]]'''''
The goal of the project is to create an article for every song and every band/singer who has sung about something inspired by [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] and his works. Concentration will be on lyrics, and various other aspects of the information and how it relates to Tolkien.
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Revision as of 20:46, 28 June 2010

This is a list of projects currently being developed by Tolkien Gateway.

Please note: as per Tolkien Gateway's twelfth meeting, inactive supervisors will be replaced if necessary.

Adaptations

Supervisor: Ederchil

The goal of the project is to create an article for every noteworthy adaptation of Tolkien's works.

See proposition at Tolkien Gateway:Projects/Adaptations

Books

Supervisor: Ederchil

The goal of the project is to create an article for every single book published or unpublished which relates to J.R.R. Tolkien and his works. Concentration is also on editions, impressions, book covers, as well as the authors.

  • Authors: Try and make a list of published work - books, articles - on every author. Try library catalogues, LexisNexis, Google, etc.
  • Authors: Include profession (University), motives, image (if available), and other infobox information.
  • Books: Change all publishing dates to the first edition dates.
  • Books: Write an introduction phrase on all articles.
  • Books: Include information on all editions.
  • Books: Make a new infobox.
  • Books by Tolkien: Include some sort of "Explanation of the Title" section.
  • Publishers: Consider which publishers need to have articles, and which don't. Minimum of three books?

Characters

Supervisor: Dr Death

The goal of the project is to create an article for every single character mentioned in J.R.R. Tolkien's works.

Sub-projects

Collectibles

Supervisor: none

The goal of the project is to create an article for every collectible ever produced. From Sideshow Weta to Calendars and buttons we hope to have the largest collection of information surrounding Tolkien collectibles. Concentration will be on images, information on the collectibles, etc. This project does not focus on game-related collectibles, please see #Games for more information on that project.

Dates

Supervisor: Mith

The aim of the Dates is to include all the relevant information on calendars, years and day within the legendarium. This includes:

  • To create, as per Tolkien Gateway: To-do, a page for every single year of every single age for which we have historical information;
  • To bring the existing pages up to standard - especially extending the information on existing calendars;
  • To make sure that, where known, all characters, events and locations have relevant dates included;
  • Finishing the Timeline and creating other timelines'
  • Converting dates in the Gregorian calendar to the various Middle-earth calendars correctly.

Games

Supervisor: Quidon88

The goal of this project is to create an article for every single board game, video game, etc. ever created along with images, reviews, pricing, and any other information relating to the game.

Images

Supervisor: none

The goal of the project is to gain permission and upload every piece of Tolkien imagery ever created. From the films to games to 3D illustrations if it is related to Tolkien, it belongs here.

Locations

Supervisor: KingAragorn

The goal of the project is to create an article for every single location/region mentioned in J.R.R. Tolkien's works.

Music

Supervisor: Mthomas

The goal of the project is to create an article for every song and every band/singer who has sung about something inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien and his works. Concentration will be on lyrics, and various other aspects of the information and how it relates to Tolkien.