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{{Heckotalk|00:18, 18 September 2008 (UTC)|2=First off, do not think of this as my 'grand return' to the FFWiki; I have no intentions of returning any time soon, if at all. I will be here concerning this issue and this issue alone. Any questions not answered by this post, I leave up to the people, who have been here for quite a while, to answer.

Aaaaanywho, I was asked by a few people here from the FFWiki if I was gonna make another holiday shout-out flash, and being the freakishly nice guy that I am (plus being on a sugar high), I agreed to do so. Those of you who have no idea of what I am talking about, read the QA below.

First, here is what I will need for you, if you wish to participate in this little project:
*'''''An audio clip''''' of you wishing people a happy holiday, singing a holiday carol, or cussing people out because the holidays are nothing but humbug (say whatever, I don't really care, as long as it is related to the holidays and within reason, i.e. not overly offensive.)
*'''''An image''''' of you. The image should preferably be neck-up, but waist-up works too. Full body shots not allowed, since the image is supposed to be wider than it is high. 'Exact' measurements are width: 240-275px, height: 150-180px. I leave it to you trim it accordingly. If you're too big a noob to use even MS Paint to do this, just send the image as it is, and I'll trim it for you (and draw friggin' doodles on it while I'm at it >:3). '''''EDIT:''''' Apparently, a great deal of you are noobs at resizing images to fit specifications... Therefore I've made a FAQ at the bottom of this page to help you out.
*Your '''''favorite colour'''''. I need the hexadecimal code for it. Use the HTML Color Picker [http://html-color-codes.info/ here] (scroll down a bit) to find out what the code for your favorite color and shade is.
*If you're a hot 18-22 year old girl living in Copenhagen, your '''''phone number, address, meassurements''''', and how quickly your father can chase a guy he just caught sleeping with his daughter =.=

Send all of the above to <font color="purple"><mail removed></font> and name the topic "<font color="purple">FFWiki shout-out" '''''and your screen name'''''</font>, so I know who the hell it is. Now for the questions:

'''''<font color="black">What is this "Holiday Shout-out" thing? I've never heard of it before.'''''</font><br>Read [http://m-27.com/?p=454 here].

'''''<font color="black">Why are you asking already? The holidays are like... THREE MONTHS FROM NOW!!</font>'''''<br>
I actually have more important crap to attend to, and with my new school-related workload I have maybe 20-40 minutes of leasure time per day, making me a cold, cynical bastard with a sardonic sense of humour. So... yeah... no big difference there actually, but point is, making this crap takes HOURS of animating and ActionScripting, and I'll be damned if I'm gonna spend more than 5-10 minutes per day on average on making this. It WILL look awesome, and it WILL be done on time, as long as you follow the rules O_O!

'''''<font color="black">I don't have a microphone, but I wanna make a holiday shout-out :( What should I do, oh great one?</font>'''''<br>Borrow one from a friend. If you can't, record it on a web-cam, digi-cam, video-cam, cam-ouflage (wait, what..?), send the file, and I'll extract and use the audio from the video.

'''''<font color="black">I don't have audio recording software on my computer... :(</font>'''''<br>Yes you do, it's called Sound Recorder and is included in Microsoft Windows. Make sure the recording input (in the options/properties) is set to Microphone and not Line In (which is the default, I think).

'''''<font color="black">But I don't have Windows, I have a Mac</font>'''''<br>One of many mistakes you've made in your life, I bet... (yup, cold, cynical, sardonic, that's me).

'''''<font color="black">I'm not sure I want to send an image off myself for others to see...</font>'''''<br>With MySpace, Facebook, and all the other crap on the Internet, odds are we, and the rest of the world's populus with Internet, already know what you look like. I, however, need it for an effect I'm making, so if you're insecure or something, take a picture while wearing oversized sunglasses, make a bar across your eyes, wear a slanted hat, or whatever. Be creative.

'''''<font color="black">When is the deadline?</font>'''''<br>There are two deadlines. The first will be 15 October, since I'll be leaving for Serbia to visit family and receive some special medical treatment. All the 'entries' I get by then are SURE to be in the flash. The second deadline is 17 December. Any entries between 16 October and 17 December may or may not be in the flash. I will try my best to add them, but I give no guarantees since I will be busy as hell when I get back from Serbia.

'''''<font color="black">Where and when will the flash be posted when it is done?</font>'''''<br>The flash will be posted around 24 December on my blog, [http://m-27.com/ M dash]. I will not give any notices here on the wiki, it is your responcibility to check. If you're lucky, [[User:Yuanchosaan|Yuan-chan]] or [[User:Bluerfn|Blue]] may be nice enough to make a thread directing you to the post, when the time comes.

In the odd chance that a question will be posted that I have not answered already, and that the other peoplez can't answer either, find and ask me on the IRC or ask Yuan-chan or [[User:Henryacores|Henry]] '''''politely''''' if they would be so kind as to ask me on Messenger and then report back.}}
{{Heckotalk|22:57, 30 September 2008 (UTC)|2='''''Update:''''' Don't forget that today, October 1st, is the last day to join! <font color="black">When you join, you have an additional two weeks, i.e. until October 15th, to send in your files</font>, if you want to be sure you wanna be in the animation. If you send after that deadline, but still before December 17th, you might still be in the animation, but I give no promises. I will try my best if I'm not too busy with work and school.

So even if you're currently not in the mood, remember that it's better to sign up now (so that I can make the necessary changes in the animation while I still have time to actually do them) and give a late submission, than it is to just send the submission sometime in November/December without having signed up by today, since I then honestly won't care about it and it'll go straight to my recycle bin. 'Cause if you can't even be bothered to spend 30 seconds on signing up, then fuck no I'm gonna spend 30 minutes changing expanding everything just because you wanted to be in it after all.}}
{{Heckotalk|23:47, 1 October 2008 (UTC)|Little over 10 hours left to join, peoplez, and then it will no longer be October 1st anywhere in the world. Everyone who joins after that point will simply be ignored.}}
{{Heckotalk|16:42, 18 December 2008 (UTC)|2=It is now no longer the 17th anywhere in the world, meaning that the second deadline has now passed. The flash itself has been exported, uploaded, and coded into a post, so any future shout-outs sent to me from this point on will simply be ignored, since I'm not gonna redo a finished product. The post containing the finished flash has a timer that makes the published post (yes, it is technically published) 'invisible' until December 24, 01.00 PM (CET). This equals noon (UTC), so figure out for yourselves what time that is in your country or have someone write a thread when it's up, I don't really care. This will likely be my last contribution to this Wiki, so enjoy it. Happy holidays.}}

==Joiners==
{{JARIITX|time=00:45, 18 September 2008 (UTC)|text= Finally!  I've been waiting for a chance to do this after looking at last year's in the archives.  I've sent my files, Hecko.  Now it's up to you.  Please make sure to do this, y'all!  Merry Christmas to y'all three months ahead of time!}}
{{Yuanchosaan|time=10:50, 18 September 2008 (UTC)
|text=Count me in! By the way, Hecko mentions that if only 3 or 4 people show their support by the end of this month, he won't do it. Also, you can use a self-portrait for the image.}}
{{HenryA|time=[[User:Henryacores|<font color="darkred">'''Henry'''</font>]][[User Talk: Henryacores|<font color="red">'''acores'''</font>]][[User:Henryacores/Reviews|<font color="darkred">'''^'''</font>]] 12:06, 18 September 2008 (UTC)|text= =P

Get ready for an horrible sound file...I only have the computer's mics >_>}}
{{HexedTalk|text=I'm in. I'll do the sound file laters.}}
{{Maj.HTalk|text=Umm...I'm in(?)}}
{{Pablo618text|text= W00t! I'm in! After my fail of last year I'm so doing this!}}
{{GB2ktalktext|time= 00:17, 22 September 2008 (UTC)|text=I'm in. Btw people you can also ask me to contact Hecko-kun, but he obviously doesn't know I'm back on the wiki yet :P}}
{{DiabloText|time=18:41, 29 September 2008 (UTC)|text=I'm in too. Didn't realise I had to sign here, I was just going to send the e-mail.}}
{{MMILTalk|time=23:05, 30 September 2008 (UTC)|text=Argh, fuck! Why didn't I know about this sooner? I'm all sick right now and do not sound my best. :(

But I guess I'll do it anyway! I'll send you the stuff later, Hecko. ^_^

EDIT: And now with the updated info and I understand now, hooray! I have time to get better before doing this now! ^_^}}
{{BlueHighwind
|text=I'll try my best to get a voice recording.  But I can't guarentee anything.  There's also no way you're getting a real icture of Eric.  You'll have to make do with a picture of Blue with a Santa hat.}}
{{YuminoTalk|time=15:37, 1 October 2008 (UTC)|text=I would like to sign up, please~~!}}
{{Faethin|time=17:41, 1 October 2008 (UTC)|text=I'm in. I think Al-Fae is going to be making a second appearance. :p}}
{{JARIITX|time=01:37, 2 October 2008 (UTC)|text= Did you get my files, Hecko?  I've sent them under my Yahoo! Mail account and I hope you got them.  BTW, could you list who else sent in their files?  Thanks! :-)}}
{{Heckotalk|10:37, 2 October 2008 (UTC)|2=<font color="black">It is now too late to join!!</font>}}

==Received files check-off list==
{{Heckotalk|10:37, 2 October 2008 (UTC)|2=List of people I '''''have yet''''' to receive files from. Your name will be crossed off the list when I have received all three details (colour, image, and audio file). In the order of joining:
*<s>JARIITX</s>
*<s>Yuan-chan</s>
*<s>Henry</s>
*<s>Hexed</s>
*<s>Leon "''My voice is so smexy''" 5550</s> (got doodled for not sizing his image...)
*<s>Pablo</s>
*Gold
*Diablo
*<s>Mindi</s>
*<s>Highwind</s>
*Yumino~
*灰色魂 (Yeah, I'm watching all of youz and your talk pages... O.O)
*<s>Azul81677</s>
}}
{{Pablo618text|text= I send mine, but a little something I must say, I recorded it on Messenger so I had to rush a bit at the end to do it on time :(}}
{{JARIITX|time=01:37, 3 October 2008 (UTC)|text= OH HELL YEAH!!  Thanks, Hecko!  My part of the Shout-Out will have a Texas twang, y'all, so don't miss out on it!}}
{{BlueHighwind
|text=Forget me.  I've failed.  I totally forgot all about this thing.  I got like two days to go, I don't have anything ready, and I have a cold.  So count me out.  Sorry Hecko, you can ban me for 2 seconds if it will make you feel better.  =(}}
{{Yuanchosaan|time=07:16, 17 October 2008 (UTC)
|text=Ding ding ding! Times up! Since Hecko is still in Serbia, he won't be able to update the list, sadly.

For those of you who have forgotten, Hecko's trip has been extended to the 26th. So you have a little longer to try and slip an entry in. Have fun~!}}
{{BlueHighwind
|text=I just sent mine (which is amazing since even I never thought that I would actually do this).  If it didn't get through, please tell me.

PS: Hecko, just guess which color I want.  Here's a hint, #B0C4DE.  Also, if you know what I look like, you'll have no problem getting a picture on your own.}}
{{Heckotalk|23:41, 27 October 2008 (UTC)|2=Okays. Here are basically your three options:
#I go with [http://b1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/00306/16/38/306998361_l.gif this], which is commonly believed to be you (I honestly could care less, but you asked me to get a picture on my own). So if you confirm this is you, and don't want to send a better picture, I decide whether or not I want to use this one.
#You voluntarily send me a me a better image or drawing of yourself (I strongly advise you do this). And no, a game/anime/whatever character you use as an avatar or identiy with does not count as a drawing of yourself...
#I go with a default image, which is decided by how other people perceive you. And me being the sardonic bastard that I tend to be, I doubt you would like it. But then again, I don't really care, now do I..?

Tick tock, decision time, hope you go for door number 2 ^_^}}
{{BlueHighwind
|text=Hey Hecko, send me that sardonic bastard picture if you find the time to make it.}}
{{MMILTalk|time=06:34, 17 December 2008 (UTC)|text=Oh my god, I just remembered about this. I just sent my files and I hope it's not too late!}}

==Image size FAQ==
{{Heckotalk|19:52, 2 October 2008 (UTC)|Since many of you don't seem to have understood the entire "size" thing, and have sent me images too big, which I have then doodled on as punishment for making me waste my time resizing them, I'm writing a simple to understand FAQ so that most of you can avoid punishment (those who have already fucked up with the images they sent, can resize them themselves and send me the 'new' ones, which I will then use instead).

#Take or find an image you want to use.
#Open it in a image editing programme.
#Make sure "Keep scale ratio" is enabled before you start resizing anything.
#Set width to 275px and check size ratio. 
#*If the height is '''''above''''' 180px when the width is 275px, it means the image is too tall. Either trim it to be shorter or set height to be 180px.
#*If the width goes '''''below''''' 240px when you set height to be 180px, the image is too narrow. Either trim it to be shorter and set the height to 180px again, or use a different image and go through the steps again.
#If you are unhappy with the the quality of the image at that size, just use or take a different image (I don't have this option, which is why it is important that YOU are the one's resizing your respective images!).
#Save the image.
#Send the image.}}
{{Pablo618text|text= Well, I just made it smaller, didn't really knew what size you wanted but meh, now I'm doodled<br><br>'''EDIT''': Re-sent! Sorry to waste your time Hecko =(}}
==It's up!==
Right [http://m-27.com/?p=876 here]. Merry Christmas, guys. --[[User:Some Color Mage|<font color="blue">'''S'''</font>]][[User talk:Some Color Mage|<font color="black">'''C'''</font>]][[User:Some Color Mage/BOTM|<font color="red">'''M'''</font>]] 19:05, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

:Wow!  Nice one, y'all.  I must complement Our Lady of the Lunar Lute on having a sweet sounding voice.  Yuan, if you're reading this, you sound remarkable.  I wish I could say the same for myself.  To everyone else, I'm amazed at how y'all sound on a mic as well.  I still need to practice my mi skills, I admit. :P  Well, with all that said:  <Singing> Here's wishing you all a Merry Christmas!  Merry Christmas from Texas and me! --[[User:JARIITX|<font color="#0000FF">'''Tex'''</font>]] <sup>[[User Talk: JARIITX|<font color="#000000">'''Howdy!'''</font></sup>]] 19:14, 24 December 2008 (UTC)
::Awesome effect, Hecko!  If I made something that cool, I'd leave on that high note as well.  You're getting a Medal of Honor.  =) --[[User:BlueHighwind|<font color = "#000080">'''Blue'''</font>]][[User Talk: BlueHighwind|<font color ="#000000">'''Highwind'''</font>]] 19:26, 24 December 2008 (UTC)
:::Awesome guys you all did a great job. BH and Yuan had some the best ones though.--[[User:Zolo6|Ratatosk/Zolo]] 19:29, 24 December 2008 (UTC)
::::Oh, you locked your Talk Page.  Well, I guess it will have to go here, since that makes you ineligeble for an individual Medal.  This is for everybody who who worked on this Shout-Out thing and made an appearance:
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|[[Image:BlueHighwind.jpg|100px|left]]
<center>
<big>'''<font color = navy>Blue</font>Highwind Medal of Honor'''</big>
</center>

'''Thank you''' for Helping out the Final Fantasy Wiki (AKA: Me).  You have proven yourself a loyal servant of this wiki and an all around fine fellow.  Pat yourself on the back and shout from the rooftops about how awesome you are.  Go out and kiss the first chick you see, once you have received this honor you will be irresistible to all women.  This medal is also legal tender in Burkina Faso.  Q?
|}
::::--[[User:BlueHighwind|<font color = "#000080">'''Blue'''</font>]][[User Talk: BlueHighwind|<font color ="#000000">'''Highwind'''</font>]] 19:30, 24 December 2008 (UTC)


<b>Fucking stop Edit Conflicting me</b> -- Heh, Leon and BH actually didn't sound fake. I find that remarkable, disturbing, and in wonder of what voice/sound editors I can find on the interwebz. (You can only be fake on the interwebs) &nbsp;'''[[User talk:ILHI|<FONT color="red">I </FONT>]][[User:ILHI|<FONT color="red">Lion Heart</FONT>]][[User talk:ILHI|<FONT color="red"> I</FONT>]]''' 19:32, 24 December 2008 (UTC)
::::Mine sounds really bad. So I made a new one [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDaVsU4nUfg click]. Enjoy! -[[User:Azul81677|<font color="teal">'''Azul'''</font>]][[User talk:Azul81677|<font color="darkgray">'''8'''</font>]][[User:Azul81677/Sandbox|<font color="teal">'''1677'''</font>]] 20:01, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

Good job on the Shout Outs. All of you have much more impressive voices than I thought,I do have some compliments to individuals, but it would be rude to single people out in public. In front of the other people. Merry Christmas.--[[User:Otherarrow|Otherarrow]] 20:05, 24 December 2008 (UTC)


Hey, uhh, I can't get it to work. Is there supposed to be a giant white space between the paragraphs? And I don't see any names to click on. I did the whole "save as" thing, but it won't work. {{User:Born from Darkness/Sig|22:23, 24 December 2008 (UTC)}}

:Try reloading your browser.  It worked for me in Firefox 3.  I just clicked on the link to open it in a new tab 
and then it popped up.  If you're not using Firefox 3, then I don't know what else to tell you, BfD.  --[[User:JARIITX|<font color="#0000FF">'''Tex'''</font>]] <sup>[[User Talk: JARIITX|<font 
color="#000000">'''Howdy!'''</font></sup>]] 22:25, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

::If you wait, the giant space will turn into the Shoutout. -[[User:Azul81677|<font color="teal">'''Azul'''</font>]][[User talk:Azul81677|<font color="darkgray">'''8'''</font>]][[User:Azul81677/Sandbox|<font color="teal">'''1677'''</font>]] 22:26, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

:::Ah, I had an older version of Firefox, so now I've seen it. Hexed sounds like a radio guy, and I like your accent. ;3 And I'm glad none of you guys [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-uTnqYHZ-I sound like this]. o_o I would've done one myself, but I have such a low ugly voice and a bad habit of mumbling. >_<;

I regret not submitting anything, but I couldn't think of anything to match my submission for last year. :(
<br>Only now have I even thought of something to submit, and's that me singing the Queen song Bicycle Race (ask and you shall receive though XD ). [[User:Diablocon|Diablocon]] 23:09, 24 December 2008 (UTC)
Hey! I don't sound like a radio gai. [[User:Hexedmagica|Hexed]] 04:36, 25 December 2008 (UTC)

Ah ha! I just thought to check on this (I've been out of town for a while)! Everyone sounds great, thanks for the wishes everyone. I think my favorite was BH's though. ;) And as usual, ugh my voice is horrible I hate it ugh ugh ugh. :P --[[User:Mymindislost|Mymindislost]] 04:25, 5 January 2009 (UTC)