User talk:Stepintime

Re:Thanks
No problem. Had the urge to do it. Glad you don't oppose.

I can relate to this. I too have been going through hard times. All in all, please don't feel pressured over this. Work when you feel ready and have fun, that's what all of this is about. A little bit of organized insanity in an otherwise insane world. ;P

I'm the same way. You'd be surprised how efficient you can think with a cleared mind. Once again... organized insanity. What I usually do is write out all of my ideas in a sandbox and gradually work on them until they are ready for an article. I'd definitely recommend this if you'd like to get your ideas worked out.

Surprisingly, I too have been pondering what the Orthodox Church would be like for this timeline. What I've been working on would involve Alaska no longer being part of the and [instead] creating their own national church (virtually on par with OTL's ). The only differences I'm thinking of is that the OCA would be [effectively] an Alaskan-dominated organization (instead of American) and that it's autocephalous status is to be recognized by all of the heads of Orthodoxy (when in OTL only Russia does).

This "Alaskan Orthodox Church" would still be dominated by Slavic traditions, but would likely incorporate Greek and other traditions as a way to appease all Alaskan Orthodox Christians (not just the Slavs). This would also be a response to Alaska being a melting pot of nationalities. Also given Alaska's place as the only Orthodox nation in the New World, I'm also considering that the Alaskan church may attempt to establish itself as the formal body for all of the Americas (if not the entire New World). Something comparable to the Patriarchates of Alexandria, which claims all of Africa.

Culturally and demographically speaking, I'd suspect that Alaska would be fairly religious to this day (no different than their neighbors). I'd actually suspect that Alaskans would become more religious during the Cold War (especially as a big "f#ck you" to the Soviets), with most Alaskans becoming more secular by today.

Interesting story idea. I can't wait to read more about it. -- 00:10, March 19, 2016 (UTC)


 * I really do apologize, but I'm not much of a computer expert (especially in regards to browsers). But from my own experiences, it's very likely your data is gone. I wish there was more I could do. If it makes you feel any better, this pretty much happens to everybody. I could tell you all the times this has happened to me, including the loss of hours of hard work due to a power outage. All I can say is to rewrite your story. Who knows, it might turn out better than your original. -- 20:21, March 20, 2016 (UTC)

(I was in the middle of writing this when you messaged me back. Do forgive me.)

Thank you so much for your input. For future reference, please don't actually right out your proposed page on the talk page (as it makes the talk page useless). Just a heads up, no harm done.

That being said, I'm very happy at the lever of detail you have done. However, some of it feels too optimistic. It should be noted that the Russian Empire never viewed the Ukrainians as a separate ethnic group. They were viewed as ethically Russian, with the Ukrainian language simply being a dialect of Russian (the same was true for Belarusians). This only changed following World War II when those like Vladimir Lenin encourage ethnic diversity (Lenin even went as far to say the Cossacks were Ukrainian). All in all, I don't see how anything would be that different for Ukraine in this timeline.

Ironically, it was because of the Russian treatment of the Ukrainians that encouraged them to migrate and settle elsewhere. It wasn't until the 1890s that many Ukrainians left Russia (and Austria) to resettle in Canada. Ukrainians currently make up the 9th largest group in Canada, and it is because of this wave that I feel confident that Ukrainians would be the single largest group in Alaska (ATL). Up until the 1890s, I don't think we'd see as large of a Ukrainian wave going into Alaska. So once again, I think we'd see a similar pattern happen here as in OTL).

Interestingly, I have been debating how the Cossacks could (or would) develop Alaska. It's very likely that they'd settle in North America and set up their own Hosts on the continent. I'm very interested to see if they would indeed develop a cowboy-esque culture in Alaska.

I seriously hope I have no upset you because of this. I absolutely don't wish to discourage your work. You have done an excellent job here and I can't wait to see what you have next.

I also do apologize for outright deleting you work. I did not do this out of disrespect, but I can understand if you see it that way. I will be more than happy to recreate and move your page. I will do that once I upload this particular message. (I will move it here). Once again, I do apologize and I do hope I have not upset your or angered you in any way. -- 02:34, April 9, 2016 (UTC)


 * Yeah... Russian history can be weird at times. You can see why I like it. XP


 * Not to say that there wouldn't be differences, I just don't see anything major diverging here. Everything from the to the  would still happen here.


 * Ironically, a large chunk of the Ukrainians that left for Canada were actually from Austria-Hungary. One possibility for Ukraine (though it would be something being developed today rather than a century ago) could be to have these highly Ukrainian portions of the nation begin to dominate the newly independent Ukrainian state. Something akin to what is (kinda) happening today, but with two decades of development already taking place (with Russia annexing Novorossiya in the 1990s).


 * I have no doubt that Ukrainians would leave and settle in Russian America prior to the 1890s. All I meant is that they wouldn't start coming over in waves until then. Similar to how Italians came to the New World for centuries, but only came in waves during the late 1800s.


 * I don't see why your article can't be modified. Though I would prefer doing more reading on the matter before anything becomes canon.


 * Lol, those Cossack stories sound very interesting. Given that the personification would only exist in this timeline as the Mexican s, I could see Cossacks going and becoming a part of this life style in both Alaska and Mexico.


 * You are more than welcome to start your articles. But as always, please keep them in a sandbox or a proposed article until they can be canonized.


 * Yes. I'm very exited that Yankee wishes to work here as well. You are correct that the United States would loose much of its identity from OTL, but I wouldn't worry to much about that. Hollywood didn't make America... America made Hollywood (if you know what I mean). Hollywood (as we know it) only exists because Thomas Edison monopolized the film industry in New York, so cinema moved to get away from Edison. They would easily go to Florida or the like and achieve the same results. The same can be said for the vast majority of what makes the US the US. All in all, nothing to loose any sleep over (at least that what I tell myself).


 * I'm already ahead of your on immigration. The vast majority of Slavs and Eastern Europeans would settle in Alaska. Virtually all Armenian and Greek Americans/Canadians (OTL) would be Alaskans (ATL). People:You can see how far I've gone here:0.


 * Yep, Mexico would be a more stable nation. But much like you, I haven't gotten around to getting into more detail. -- 17:58, April 9, 2016 (UTC)

Re:Map Proposals
You are more than welcome to use my maps as bases. If you'd like, I'd be more than happy to send you the raw vector maps I have. I look forward to seeing what you have in mind. -- 18:12, May 4, 2016 (UTC)

Re:Attacks
Thank you so much for your thoughtful message. This guys has been harassing me and this site for the past month now, so this really means a lot to hear. Yes, I'm happy that we can revert any vandalism with ease, so all this guy is doing is being irritating.

Glad you like GT's suggestions. I haven't given much thought into Central Asia (as of yet), though it wouldn't surprise me to see an expat community living across Alaska.

I can't wait to read more of your stories. Keep up the great work. -- 00:28, August 2, 2016 (UTC)

Re:Maps
No need to worry. Just please try not to edit articles which are not yours. Otherwise, no hard feelings.

Very interesting map proposal. I will need to look into this at some point.

As for you acquiring my maps, I would be more than happy (if not honored) to share them. I will be including a link to my statistical map of Alaska (i.e., governorate-based). You will require Inkscape or another vector program, though it should be easy to understand once you get on. Just be aware that this file includes locked layers (which can be unlocked easily). If you need any help, I'm here if you need it.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8hYGqB2315neXE2M1pmbUx3aFk/view?usp=sharing

If this wasn't the map you requested, let me know and I can have other ready to download upon request. I wish you luck on your map-making.

Yeah. I'm not a sports fan, so it has been a WIP to get anything done that is sports-related. Slowly but surely, this timeline is becoming more lively. Glad you are enjoying it.

I never looked too deeply into it, but I guess North America would be divided into four cultural zones. I've focused more on getting Alaska workable to realize what I have actually created. I want to say "Frankenstein," but I mean it in a good way. Ironically, I do believe Alaskans would be well off in being taught both English and Spanish. Now I'm tempted to see a "Dora the Explorer" show to teach Russian to American children. I could also see my alternate self being more happy that Russian would likely be a language course in High School (I took French).

Yep, the Brits and the Russkies would be more at each other's throats. As of late, I've been toying around with a short-lived Alaskan front during the Crimean War, whereby France and the UK attempt to cripple Russia in the Americas. Similar to their attempt to "capture" Kamchatka (OTL), this would end in failure for the British. Though they wouldn't have gone further than OTL (aside from more aid), I could possibly see the US (especially publicly) almost joining the war to defend Russian America. Thankfully, this wouldn't happen. XP

Love your poem. Keep up the great work. -- 03:37, August 19, 2016 (UTC)


 * Glad I could help. Your map looks great. Though I must ask (because I'm anal), what program did you use to edit your map? -- 19:35, August 22, 2016 (UTC)

Не за что
Thank you for your kind message.

As of now, I have no intention of leaving. Instead, I'm trying to take a mental break and reevaluate my admin duties here (which I intend to open discussions on in the future). But for now, I'm still here. -- 01:42, October 13, 2016 (UTC)

Re:Request
Sorry for the delayed response.

I would be honored. Feel free to nominate the timeline. ^_^ -- 14:58, December 6, 2016 (UTC)

Working
Actually, I am still working on Parallel Brazil, I just did not have much time to do so, I'm a studant. But I will come back soon. 11:20, December 09, 2016 (UTC)

Some discussion
Hi, I'm Wolves, one of the admins of the wiki. I wanted to discuss with you how you currently are viewed in the community.

People really like you, and think you should join our larger community. This includes chat. You're productive, nice and a fresh change to what we had until now.

Write me back on my talk, and I hope to begin a good collaboration between you and me. Deadly State of Mind (talk) 00:24, January 13, 2017 (UTC)

I meant like joining in the chat and pushing for timelines and stuff. I like your Eastern pirates thing and would definitely want to work on it. Deadly State of Mind (talk) 01:11, January 15, 2017 (UTC)

What I meant by pushing for timelines is to stir the populace for more content. Currently, we have very little good content being created. We need it. People really like your stuff, and you would help us very much. By joining the chat, I really meant to talk with us more. We don't use talk pages as much as we used to anymore, and the chat is much handier. The mods and stuff are chosen in another way. I'd like to see how Europeans could possibly have influence on sea dragons, by sending buccaneers, like in the Carribean. Deadly State of Mind (talk) 01:28, January 15, 2017 (UTC)

I actually agree with the cool ideas. Count me in for this project, man. This stuff is GREAT! I love it, genuinely. Deadly State of Mind (talk) 23:33, January 16, 2017 (UTC)

Re:Thanks
You are most welcome.

Has it really been about a year now? Really sorry for that. Well overdue. -- 02:44, February 5, 2017 (UTC)


 * The reason I haven't canonized the Cossack article [yet] is because I haven't double checked it. I'm also debating whether or not they would be considered a separate ethnic group (on par with Russians and Ukrainians) or whether they are just a "subgroup" (akin to Cajuns and Huguenots within the French communities). I'm moving towards the latter, but I could see either scenario develop here (if played correctly). So I will leave it as a proposal for now, but it will be canonized ASAP.


 * In comparison to the Buddhism article... I mostly wanted to learn as much as I could before I felt comfortable canonizing it. Though the article needs some cleaning here and there, it is more than overdue to become canon. I also plan on getting more input from you on the article (in relation to personal choices you've made in the article). Nothing bad, rather I'm being the curious sponge that wants to get as much context as possible (if you get my drift).


 * As for me, I've been doing as fine as I can be (given everything going on). Mostly cleaning up articles. How about yourself? Been taking a break for a while? -- 04:18, February 5, 2017 (UTC)

Glad to hear it.

More or less in regards to the Cossacks. Much like OTL, it's rather had to pin them down as being one or the other (though I'm open to both). Now that you mention it, I do believe they would push for recognition within Alaska (as they are trying to do in Russia).

I guess the biggest question I have is: what is your reasoning for having a distinctive branch of Buddhism develop in Alaska (where no such example exists OTL [as far as I'm aware]). Very curious as to your state of mind.

I wish you luck on WSAMT. I have been following that timeline for years now, and would love to see what you can add to it. -- 01:33, February 7, 2017 (UTC)

Flag Scandinavian Union
Hello, If you are interested I think I recovered the originally flag made for the Scandinavian Union.

See here. I remade it on PNG. It is a recreation flag of Kalmar Union but with the colors inverted.

Regards, JorgeGG (talk) 15:29, February 24, 2017 (UTC)


 * Glad you like. Do I place it where it should be (templantes, etc...) in replacement of the missing image? --JorgeGG (talk) 17:47, February 24, 2017 (UTC)

Dasamonguaponkese Map
Yep, love it! Just added it to the article.

Yan Hoek (talk) 22:23, March 19, 2017 (UTC)

Congratulations!
Much awaited I know. But well done! Imp (Say Hi?!) 00:58, March 31, 2017 (UTC)

I hope so too. Get editin' ;)  Imp (Say Hi?!) 17:28, April 15, 2017 (UTC)

Re:New Edits
You are most welcome. It was well overdue to have more than just a mere sentence. I do hope I've done justice in summarizing it (let me know if I forgot anything).

In regards to the coat of arms, thank you so much. I'm constantly trying improve it and make it look less "generic" (my focus is more on flags and maps, so CoAs are still new to me).

As for the symbolism, I've been keen on adding the Liberty Cap as a showing of Alaska's Americanness and liberalism. I was originally thinking about having a cap on both heads of the eagle, but it looked too... odd (plus it deviated from the republican symbolism of Russia). The was added to give the cap something to rest on, as well as a symbol of federalism and unity.

I also changed the national motto to be a more Russified version of both "North to the Future" and "ad summum" (a Latin motto use for Alaska). -- 21:42, June 5, 2017 (UTC)


 * Thank you for your kind words. In all honesty, I have no intention of making any alterations for the foreseeable future. My only concern is to balance the COAs so they look original, Russian, and American. I also forgot to add that the liberty cap was also added to symbolize Alaska's support of republicanism and move away from the Empire and Tsardom (as much as showing solidarity with all of the nations of the Americas).


 * I originally had the motto as "to the Future," which simply removed the word north from the beginning. The main reason I removed this was because... it seemed too... ingenuine. While "North to the Future" may work for the State of Alaska, I don't see it working well as a national motto (given the canonical history of this timeline).


 * That is why I've spent months doing more research and came across a motto which both kept the original feeling/meaning, but made it sound more genuine and national. That being ad summum, which in Latin translates as "to the top" (more or less). proposed this for the state's motto, and you can see some of the influence it had in determining the current motto of the state. IMHO, it reads more like a national motto that the previous (but to each is own).


 * Glad I could make your day. Not too sure how much more information can be added to the Buddhism section that also keeps it a generalization. I suppose we can add more about its formation and modern expansion.


 * I do intend to start a "Cultural" section on the main page, which would be divided into subsections about sports, cinema, cuisine, and others. All-in-all, I wish to do more research and exploration before I feel comfortable adding a generalization. I probably will add a sports section within the coming months, as I feel this has been fleshed out enough (headcanon wise). I also have an upcoming "announcement" (if you can even call it that) which may expand the history of animation within Alaska. I also intend (sooner or later) to complete the history section on Alaska's page. Perhaps one or two additional subjections regarding the Cold War and contemporary history.


 * I will also be writing about my recent ideas I have for Alaskan dachas on that talk page. -- 04:11, June 6, 2017 (UTC)

Undoing categories
How do you get rid of a category that's in the categories section at the bottom of the page? (JMC Red Dwarf (talk) 06:03, July 21, 2017 (UTC))
 * Nevermind, I got the answer on my talk page. By the way, thanks for your edits to the United Socialist Republics of America page, I really appreciate it! (JMC Red Dwarf (talk) 06:09, July 27, 2017 (UTC))

Flag of the Japanese Communist Party
Why was my upload of the flag of the Japanese Communist Party deleted? (JMC Red Dwarf (talk) 18:36, July 27, 2017 (UTC))

Re:Hey
Long time, no see. How have you been? -- 02:19, September 20, 2017 (UTC)


 * Sorry to hear that. Stress and anxiety can be a bitch (I know from experience). Do hope you get some time to relax.


 * As for me, we've been doing okay (more or less). We just had Irma go right through us, and we're still dealing with the aftershock of it. Nothing destroyed or anyone hurt (at least as far as my family and town go), but still a lot to take in.


 * Other than that, always happy to talk. -- 03:23, September 22, 2017 (UTC)

Hello, Im new to this wikia, thanks for helping in my article, it even looks like I can speak english! Im a bit lost with this interface so sorry for all the possible errors.

I hope that you find my article useful, it still full of empty nodes, neither i have idea if it will evolve in something coherent.

The scenario that i figure is an ammunition dump.Madhistorian (talk) 05:01, September 22, 2017 (UTC)

Ive got stucked, not sure how to sustain the argument for Africa, the Ashanti kingdom, the Portuguese and British colonies there. For how long could be the ashantis at war? would the Portuguese colony of the March occupy the whole South Africa?? Could I stand the divergence point with some other reason than war in east Africa? Madhistorian (talk) 08:05, September 22, 2017 (UTC)

Re: Knightfall
Hello Stepintime. I am happy that you are interested in Knightfall and I will allow you to adopt it, as long as you keep the timeline open or semi-open in nature. Additionally, I would advise you to move away from the "only experienced users can contribute" philosophy, as it led to the timeline's eventual demise (or at least I reckon it did).

Regards,

—Bfoxius (talk) 20:48, September 23, 2017 (UTC)

Chinese Empire and Other's Proposals
I do know you were trying to help out (I really appreciate it), but please refrain from adding upon other user's proposals. I saw you did this with the article Chinese Empire (Russian America), and I have reverted your additions (for now).

Unless Robby gave you permission that I'm unaware of, I would prefer to give him some leeway to work on his article. Leave any additions you feel would be appropriate for the talk page.

Thank you. -- 03:59, October 15, 2017 (UTC)


 * Thank you and no worries.


 * I agree that the article needs a LOT of cleaning before it can even become canon. But since Robby is new to the timeline, I would like to give him a chance to work on it himself. But given the fact that this is his second article he's made to the timeline, and that he appears to have limited attention to the conversations I have brought up with him, I'm not too sure how committed he is.'


 * I'll give him a few months to correct and add to his article before I give up and allow outside help. I really love the idea of a "Second Yuan Dynasty" (need a better name) and really wish to see this article grow. Any suggestions you have are more than welcome, just leave them for the discussion already in progress on the article's talk page.


 * Once again, thank you for your work. I really appreciate it. -- 20:20, October 16, 2017 (UTC)

KraspaceT- New England
Thanks for the edit to my New England page.

KrspaceT (talk) 21:02, November 12, 2017 (UTC)

I really dont get the point about your message, war already happened in Africa hence the slavery, what is the other option you stated as not being bought?

May be an European ban on slavery?Madhistorian (talk) 01:08, November 24, 2017 (UTC)

Music tip
Thanks for the tip on the music. At this moment I am working in Cromwell the Great, trying to introducing a simil of the French Revolution and earlier industrial revolution (perhaps a more plausible Steampunk).

Of Lions and Falcons I have writers block. Anyhow if you have any ideas on either one please feel free to put in comments (Talk Page) of the TLs. --JorgeGG (talk) 23:16, November 25, 2017 (UTC)

Greetings
Hey, how you doing? I've been busy with life, Hope we can speak on Discord.               Deadly State of Mind    Leader of the Knights of Scraw.  09:57, November 30, 2017 (UTC)

Hello step, I am here to request help on the page "Chinese Civil War (A Free China)" as no matter how much i try, the war infobox, as it comes out in a weird way. Please respond- The History Nerd

Thanks!

Adopting Timelines
Hey step! I was wondering how you can "adopt" alternate timelines from other people that don't seem to be active anymore. Do you need permission from someone? Please respond, as I want to adopt the timeline "The British Ain't Coming" timeline, as the original owner and founded has since been inactive, and in extremely into it. -The History Nerd

Thanks!

RA
Just letting you know that I have canonized Cossacks in Alaska:0:0 and. It has been far too long for them to have waited.

Also, thank you for your comment about the 25 yefimok bill I made (overdue). I was trying out some Photoshop tutorials and decided to go all out.

I also see you've noticed my 2017 Census change. You don't need to worry too much about this. I mainly did this for the State Duma article, since elections are to take place this year (nerdy fun). -- 20:18, January 25, 2018 (UTC)


 * Why are you adding the timeline's category to the files used on there? This is not allowed. These are files associated with OTL (therefore, belonging to everybody). Only files of 100% use for the Russian America timeline are to be included in said categories. Please don't let this happen again. -- 23:24, January 25, 2018 (UTC)


 * Aside from that, I look forward to seeing what you have in mind for the future. I'm all for adding more ancestral group articles and the like. You are more than welcome to expand the already existing groups I have made (English, Russian, Ukrainian), if you'd like.


 * I intend to add a "Culture" section to the main Alaska article in the future. As of right now, I intend to subdivisions for Alaskan cinema and sports, though more would be (obviously) be added in the future.


 * Also, I still have notes for the Dacha article that I've been meaning to run by you for months now (too much has been happening to get it done on here), so expect that in the near future.


 * I also wanted to mention that as part of my ancestry research, I came across two [famous] "Alaskans" who are Buddhist in OTL. The two are and  of the . Wouldn't be a stretch to say that these two would be NWBs in this timeline and helping to spread its cause. Something akin to Tom Cruise... but sane. -- 00:08, January 26, 2018 (UTC)

British Louisiana
I let the user know on the talk page. I did not formally adopt it, I just fleshed out some nation pages since Georg.or.g and Nuke are deleting very short pages. :-) . Bronwyn the 2nd (talk) 22:33, February 5, 2018 (UTC)

Knightfall
Saw your take on Knightfall. Liked very much how its moving unknown lands as a good ATL should. Keep up with the good work. --JorgeGG (talk) 00:33, February 8, 2018 (UTC)