The 'Shroom:Issue 134/Pipe Plaza

Director’s Notes
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Hi, readers. It's May! The month of the Star Wars day, World Turtle Day, and World Digestive Health Day. Just like these wide varieties of internationally celebrated topics, our team has provided an equally wide and interesting selection of content. And I'm pitching in here too, with an announcement that will shock you.

I am retiring from The 'Shroom. Forever.

Well, not forever. Or at all, really. But for the next issue, our June summer special, I will be passing the torch back to just for that month. It's busy days all around, but I'm extremely grateful he came back once more to fill in here. So, if you're writing for this team, send your sections in to him! I'll be back soon enough to retake the torch and continue running down this metaphorical 'Shroomy racetrack. Anyway, even if you don't see my mug up here next time, perhaps I'll still be present, in the form of content I prepared in advance. Spooky, huh.

So, enjoy the issue and I'll see you in July!

Section of the Month

New Articles
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Hello, readers! LudwigVon here, with another edition of New Articles. As usual, it is an up to date about all the new articles created within the past month. By the way, if you want to create new articles on the Super Mario Wiki, the Manual of Style and Good writing gives you several information in order to help you in the process.

Without further ado, here is the list of all articles created from April 14th to May 12th.

Anniversary Announcements
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Why, hello there! You are reading another special edition of Anniversary Announcements, brought to you by the Awards Committee and The 'Shroom!

The Spindels All awards have been covered and reviewed, and with that, the meetings have concluded as well!

In addition to that, tournaments are starting to pop up! See the next section for all the summarised details.

Tournaments Tournaments are starting appear! In the table below, you'll find some info about the tournaments which are open for sign-ups and those that are being planned.

If you are interested in any of the tournaments that are currently gauging interest, let yourself be heard in the respective topics.

Awards Since last month, the Community Awards have also been reviewed and updated. In addition, the complete review of all awards has also been conducted in the ninth and last meeting for the season.

While it won't happen this year, it is foreseen that in the future, C14 'Shroom Person of the Year and C15 Outstanding Community Achievement Award will be merged in one single award, considering a lot of nominees are shared between the two due to the nominees being active around the community.

I will list the additions, removals and other changes, and then a complete list of the nominees for that award. For items that were changed in the full review, small changes in formatting won't be listed for brevity.

Refer to this document for a full list of nominees.

Committee Interviews Welcome to Committee Interviews! In this part of Anniversary Announcements, I will do short interviews with the members of the Awards Committee, so you can get to know them a bit better! This month: Smasher, Gamefreak75, and Lord Bowser!

Smasher

Gamefreak75

Lord Bowser

There are both longtime members and relative newcomers in the committee, and they all get along just fine!

And that's it for this month! Thanks for reading and tune in again next month, when I hopefully am back here to provide you the latest news! Buh-bye!

All information above was correct as of 2018-05-17.

Upcoming Game
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Greetings everyone! I'm Alex95 and welcome back to Upcoming Game! While Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash was fun to look at, it didn't deliver much in the gameplay department. You had your basic tennis game, maybe with a Mega Mushroom or two thrown in, but that was pretty much it. The upcoming Mario Tennis Aces for the Nintendo Switch is hoping to bring the fun back to the tennis courts with new characters, mechanics, and a story mode! Mario Tennis Aces was first revealed in January of this year, and since then, it has had everyone's attention. While the game appears to be graphically similar to Ultra Smash, it's what it has over Ultra Smash that is making this a highly anticipated game: Waluigi. I'm not even joking. Upon its first reveal, Mario Tennis Aces showed Mario, Luigi, Wario, and Waluigi walking onto the new tennis stadium wearing some new garb. They had on tennis shirts, shorts, and visors, a get-up never seen in a Mario Tennis game before. The visors allowed these characters' hair to flow freely, and in Waluigi's case, this was a first. Memes and jokes abound about Waluigi's fabulous hairdo and general quirkyness that told gamers Nintendo was having fun and that this game could be, too. So far, it seems like these characters are the only ones with these types of suits, as Peach, Bowser, and Chain Chomp (yes, Chain Chomp!) don't have attire like this. Also shown off in the initial trailer were several new features. There was a new power meter that confused everyone for a while, players' tennis rackets were breaking, and moves never before seen were being pulled off. Turns out these are all connected! As expected, rallying the tennis ball back and forth and performing trick shots will build up this meter, which can be used in various ways: Aside from Zone Speed, all of these, and the returning Ultra Smash, have a chance at breaking an opponent's racket. Rackets can withstand three Zone Shots and Ultra Smash, but only one Special Shot. Anymore than that, or if the rally is timed incorrectly, their racket will break. I think this will force the character to retire from the match, but I'm not 100% certain on that. So will you use your meter offensively and build up for your final shot, or will you be going between the Zones to end the match as efficiently as possible? But wait, there's more! For the first time since Mario Tennis: Power Tour on the Game Boy Advance, Mario Tennis Aces brings back a story mode to the series! Unlike past games, there's no story-specific characters like Alex or Clay in this story mode. Instead, the story centers around Mario as he tries to restore his friends, who have been taken over by some kind of dark force. These characters, so far including Luigi, Wario, and Waluigi, take on a creepy mummy-like appearance, and is actually kind of dark for a Mario game. The story will have Mario complete challenges and missions, including fighting story-specific bosses such as Petey Piranha and locations like the Bask Ruins, as he tries to figure out who this dark force is and how to stop it.
 * Zone Shot: Hitting a ball back while standing on a star icon will trigger a Zone Shot if there is energy in the meter. The Zone Shot will allow you to aim the ball more accurately, but the meter will deplete the longer you aim.
 * Zone Speed: Is the tennis ball too far away to recover? Well, Zone Speed will allow you to reach the ball with ease! As long as there is energy in the power meter, you can slow down time and run to the ball, but time will only be slowed for as long as there is energy remaining.
 * Special Shot: Each character has a unique Special Shot that can only be activated when the energy meter is filled. Upon jumping from a star icon, the character will perform a finishing move that will use up all of their energy.

Thoughts
I have never wanted to buy a Nintendo Switch more than I do now, and the increase of awesome games like this (in the midst of all the ports) just makes that hype grow! If only I wasn't poor… Anyway, those of you with a Nintendo Switch don't actually have to wait for the full release! There is a pre-launch online tournament that will take place before the game's full launch, so you can try out the game and see if it's something you'd like to purchase! There are also tournaments you can join online, different control schemes to use like using your Joy-Con as a tennis racket, and unlockable outfits. Find out if this game delivers a service ace when it launches on June 22, 2018 worldwide!

Interview
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Hello, 'Shroom readers! It's ya boy Superchao, busy dragging another person along here to interview.

For this month, we're talking to GBAToad! Yet another person from the legendary year of 2013, I know, but he's earned his spot on the interviewee list. As someone who's been around for a while now, and consistently putting his all into community events and participation, GBA is clearly someone who's made his mark on the wiki community at this point. He's known for hosting the (in)famous 'Shroom Killing Game, and having some of the most inventive awards presentations yet. He's really got the drive for this community!

But enough of that. You want to read what he has to say, after all!

 The Interview:  Superchao: Hello, 'Shroom readers! Somehow I've made it five months in a row and counting for interviews. Amazing, isn't it? But my track record is not the point here. Superchao: What is the point is that I'm here for round 5, and I've brought along GBAToad to take this magical journey with me! GBAToad: oh god where am i and whats with these shackles on my legs Superchao: That's to prevent you from backing out now that you pledged your life and soul to me for the duration of the interview! Superchao: Don't worry, it stops applying once we're done. GBAToad: i thought we were having steamed clams Superchao: Oh no, I said steamed scams! That's what I call the interview. GBAToad: i see Superchao: So, to begin with, I might as well ask what I ask everyone. How did you in particular find your way to the MarioWiki? GBAToad: man I'm too tired to think of wordy answers and its been so long I can't really remember the details, but GBAToad: I remember browsing the wiki for stuff related to WarioWare DIY because man I was obsessed with that game GBAToad: though it wasn't until that amazing E3 Nintendo showed off Luigis Mansion 2 and NSMB2 (hear me out it didnt look as bad as what it turned out to be) that I started actively browsing the wiki GBAToad: and that in turn led me upon a dark path i've never strayed from since Superchao: Oh dear god, if only you had escaped in time... GBAToad: alas if only the mariowiki shaped birthmark on my forehead told of a happier prophecy it wouldnt have been this way Superchao: At least it let us know who was meant to fight PORPLE, Porplemontage's Part 3 version. GBAToad: we still dont know what his stand does and its been 5 years GBAToad: its been a long 5 years I might add and it surprises me how I'm still around the extended community Superchao: That's actually something I wanted to get into in a bit, but first I wanted to ask something a bit more connected to my first question. Superchao: Namely: that's how you found the MarioWiki. What inspired you to stay? As opposed to "well i got what I was looking for time to go"? GBAToad: little gba with his life ambitions at age whatever stuck around because curiosity got the better of him and he saw things he wasn't supposed to see GBAToad: such as The Shroom GBAToad: and the forums Superchao: I knew we should have hidden the 'Shroom from the public eye! Superchao: It would keep us safe from such disasters. GBAToad: mind, it did take a while for me to work up the courage to actually create an account GBAToad: i lurked for a long time GBAToad: but I think it was the sudden (and in retrospect, stupid) appearance of a Pushmo article that I decided to make my stand GBAToad: the article would later be deleted GBAToad: a testimony to my life Superchao: It's a tragedy that happens to (almost) all of us where our first edits are destroyed by the endless progression of time. GBAToad: must be porple's stand Superchao: So it sounds to me like you've ALWAYS been more interested in the extended community than the wiki, is that right? GBAToad: I think so, though I won't deny editing the wiki was fun for a time GBAToad: I was always amused by the Quality Content(tm) in The 'Shroom and I took a wild fascination with a Mafia that was going on at the time I found the forums Superchao: It seems like editing the wiki and being big in the extended community are almost mutually exclusive at this point. Superchao: Which mafia was that? GBAToad: Stooben's MW Werewolf III Superchao: oh god I still remember werewolf III Superchao: That was a clusterfuck and I basically spent the entire game getting screwed over :V GBAToad: I think I said it in my signups that my two goals for joining the forums were to participate in Wiki Collabs and play mafia and 5 years later i'm not doing any of those things anymore Superchao: maybe if you hadn't MURDERED MAFIA GBAToad: it was for the greater good GBAToad: the wiki gruntwork was fun but I can't remember any of my accomplishments GBAToad: if i did anything GBAToad: i hope i did Superchao: I know you did. I read up on you before we started and you actually used to be a pretty regular and effective editor! Superchao: So what caused you to lose interest in wiki editing? Was it a lack of time, feeling it was too hard to fit in, what? GBAToad: a combination of schoolwork increasing and my focus turning more towards shitposting on a children's video game forum than sharing my Elite Knowledge of warioware DIY GBAToad: i think at some point I couldnt keep up Superchao: If we want to make the wiki great again, the only solution is to kill the forums. Superchao: JUST LIKE USERPEDIA GBAToad: time will come for us all in the end Superchao: Except for me, since it has clearly been established that I am eternally integrated into the site. GBAToad: yeah as time goes on you get stronger Superchao: I will be here long after the last editor has said "this is too much" GBAToad: and then the red supergiant consumes the wiki entirely setting you adrift amongst the cosmos as stardust GBAToad: meanwhile i've already uploaded my consciousness to the discord hivemind Superchao: Cant believe you turned your back on the IRC universe, this is a Hollywood Hogan tier heel move GBAToad: IRC/Discord fusion hivemind Superchao: but is this dance fusion, or potara fusion? GBAToad: a creature born of malice GBAToad: and memes Superchao: So, speaking of the reasons you stuck to the extended community like glue. Superchao: What do you enjoy so much about mafia and Killing Game? GBAToad: man browsing through my wiki contributions yields some shocking revelations about what i did GBAToad: but anyway GBAToad: I think with Mafia it was that first game that Stooben hosted and I spectated like some loser which got me hooked GBAToad: the creativity and scenario GBAToad: the stupid post restrictions Superchao: I'm always sad Stooben and I were never able to actually co-host awards mafia like we wanted. And now the dream is dead. GBAToad: the thrill of discovering who was dead the next night GBAToad: stooben always did a good job with his games GBAToad: its why shroom mafia collapsed the forums GBAToad: oh I remember it wasn't werewolf III it was werewolf IV Superchao: That makes a lot more timing sense, really. GBAToad: shroom mafia III was where the III was important Superchao: Werewolf III would have required you to lurk for two years, which... Superchao: ...actually nah I can see you doing that GBAToad: bugger off i wouldnt learn how desperate i was for attention until years later GBAToad: but yeah the creativity was inspiring to say the least GBAToad: I wanted to play and I wanted to make my own games GBAToad: so i did GBAToad: i came, i saw, i conquered GBAToad: killing game came in at a time where mafia interest was sorely dead Superchao: And you unleashed the thing that killed mafia dead forever. Superchao: Good work, team! GBAToad: my arc is the strangest of the mariowiki reality tv show GBAToad: but i think kg rekindled that passion for forum game hosting because its format is much more appealing to people who want to have fun GBAToad: and mafia was always srsbns Superchao: The Pi Days GBAToad: The Pi Days........... Superchao: The Pi Days?! GBAToad: i never got to experience those but i heard they were wild Superchao: Pi was probably the most srsbns player we ever had GBAToad: a thought I always have: imagine if Killing Game happened while Danganronpa hype and Mafia hype were at their peak Superchao: I think the forums would have caught on fire from sheer INTENSITY GBAToad: i feel that would've changed mariowiki history and thrust us into the timeline where the wii u didnt exist Superchao: That's the first episode of Doctor Who's next season Superchao: the thirteenth doctor has to go back in time and stop the Killing Game to save Nintendo GBAToad: dramatic footage of him posting on marioboards and stalking the who's online Superchao: no one will ever suspect helpful newbie IAmTheDoctor of being anyone suspicious Superchao: no one. GBAToad: can you loosen these shackles a bit my ankles are sore Superchao: Only if you don't run away! GBAToad: its not like my win condition is to escape the town GBAToad: im a fool Superchao: That's just what someone with that win condition would say. GBAToad: dont lynch plox Superchao: It definitely seems like you prefer hosting these games over playing them. Why is that? GBAToad: Well for starters hosting gives me the opportunity to implement role ideas and factions I've had for Mafia and exercise my creativity to make the most batshit scenarios for KG GBAToad: plus theres the strange passion i have for making a really good game that others can enjoy GBAToad: my interest in playing mafia died along with others' after Shroom Mafia III, the game that ended it all GBAToad: i go hard in competitive situations Superchao: Perhaps it's poetic that Mafia died for having a game that was too good. Superchao: But I can understand, hosting has some unique and fun dynamics. It's why I applied to host Awards Mafia four years in a row! Superchao: and then of course the one time i decide to play again mafia is dead BUT that's beside the point GBAToad: but yeah I could probably boil down the reason I like hosting to: i want people to enjoy my games GBAToad: theres a great satisfaction i receive in seeing things work out and people have a good time GBAToad: even if this is all a waste of productivity i could probably be committing elsewhere GBAToad: "hey i host internet forum games" isnt exactly the best conversation starter ya feel Superchao: Just give them the right spin. You organize thirty people and coordinate activities with heavy planning levels and- waaaaait Superchao: This isn't Resume Writing Class! GBAToad: ok I'll finish up my draft with "adapts to adverse situations" since i'm currently relaxing in these shackles but remind me to get you as a reference afterward Superchao: I'll make sure to emphasize how well you performed under pressure. Superchao: Speaking of an earlier comment you made that was kind of interesting, what stood out to you about the stuff you did with the wiki? GBAToad: well there was the time I proposed the mario controversies article GBAToad: the time i went hard with trying to make the image galleries consistent GBAToad: a lot of minor edits and some major rewrites GBAToad: mostly minor stuff though GBAToad: apparently i was autopatrolled for a while when that meant something Superchao: I remember the days of autopatrol. Like the scent of fresh lemons, you see GBAToad: i do recall someone saying to me that they considered making me wiki staff but then i just like GBAToad: stopped contributing i guess Superchao: Hey, that's exactly what happened to me Superchao: We can be Almost Wiki Staff But Then Stopped Editing buddies! GBAToad: its strange though, I never once thought when I started editing that people would actually tolerate my edits GBAToad: i think thats more of a side effect of wikis themselves being intimidating to newbies Superchao: I'd be interested to hear your analysis of that. GBAToad: oh god i wasnt prepared to follow that up like some nerd Superchao: You fool. In the interview, i will pursue ANY line i find interesting. GBAToad: didnt you realise getting kicked in the dick and caught off guard was my plan from the start GBAToad: its over GBAToad: anyway if you have an established prose and team of dedicated editors who meticulously watch the recent changes GBAToad: i feel anyone new would be quite intimidated by breaking the unspoken editing rules of redundancy and flowery writing Superchao: That is... awfully similar to what everyone else I interview says about why they don't edit. An insular culture with strict style guidelines and rules, combined with a lack of time that they possess. Superchao: It's a trend GBAToad: yeah GBAToad: i like to think the wiki can be timelined in equinoxes of the answer to "are rocky wrenches monty moles" Superchao: The fact that everyone I interviewed would probably say "is that really a gigantic deal" says alot GBAToad: apparently it is its just a hot new meme i found GBAToad: i have no idea what goes on in the wiki anymore Superchao: Does anyone? Even the editors? Sometimes I think the wiki has become self-aware and is just doing its own thing GBAToad: the only thing thats constant is the power moon revenue Superchao: Well, how else will he pay for his new speedboat? Superchao: One thing I did notice, though, when it comes to mafia and KG is that you REALLY like going above and beyond and creating ridiciulously inventive scenarios. Superchao: Any particular reason? GBAToad: like i said before its entirely because i want people to have a good time GBAToad: even at the expense of my own sanity GBAToad: i go overboard with a lot of things like the perfectionist i am Superchao: I think we all know you've burned yourself out on hosting KG FOREVER (and by that I mean until Awards Season) GBAToad: even NOW im planning big things for awards KG2 even if my mind and soul are screaming bloody murder GBAToad: which is why im planning to have cohosts that take some of the responsibility off of me GBAToad: oh god i still have to do the writeup GBAToad: if you're reading this SEND ART Superchao: But GBA! Superchao: if they read it, it's because the issue is out! Superchao: IT'S TOO LATE MAN GBAToad: S H I T GBAToad: anyway yeah i hope people enjoy the final testimony of shroom kg Superchao: Plot twist: Shroom KG burns everyone out on KG, history repeats GBAToad: tumbling down tumbling down tumbling down tumbling down Superchao: So, one thing I'm curious about. Superchao: And I know I ask this of all my "modern" interviews, but it's a fascinating question that benefits from multiple perspectives. Superchao: As someone who joined in 2013, eight years into the wiki, what's your perception of the past? It's always different from that of the people who were there for it, after all. GBAToad: well for someone who did join quite 'late' after the wiki's heyday GBAToad: shoutout to userpedia (god rest it) GBAToad: because without that id havent a clue what the hell happened GBAToad: it seems like a constant cycle of young people filling the wiki with the latest info on Hype Nintendo Games Superchao: and then half of them vanish into the ether and the other half stay so long they keep telling you to get on their level Superchao: wait, that's just me Superchao: both of them GBAToad: and like GBAToad: as time goes on some people become bored and lose interest in editing and drift to the extended community GBAToad: and from there either leave entirely or stick around because of sentimentality Superchao: or the Power of Friendship! GBAToad: to ascend past the realm of editing the wiki and reach the plane of meta-influence GBAToad: that is the goal of all wiki editors Superchao: which, if certain games have told me true (hi star force) is an actual, physical force Superchao: don't tell that to some of the wiki editors GBAToad: i think maturity plays into it as well, you can join and shit out your knowledge of warioware diy, form some random OC to fit in with the cool kids GBAToad: and as time goes on GBAToad: move on from editing the wiki and become attached to the community at large, look back on 5 years of time spent here and wonder if it was all worth it Superchao: Well, was it? GBAToad: Probably. Superchao: Fuck, you didn't say no! You're lost to us, man! GBAToad: is this the part where i get kicked in the balls Superchao: No. Superchao: it's the part where you get PUNCHED in the balls in a part 6-level plot twist GBAToad: oof Superchao: Seriously though, jojokes allow me to move this outside of the mere boundary of wiki discussion and into the interesting topic of Superchao: What are some of your favorite franchises? It's always good to get a sense of taste. GBAToad: like vidya gaem franchises? is this the part where i show my nonexistant gba game collection GBAToad: I can't say I'm a fan of visual novels since the depth of that interest is literally Ace Attorney and the Zero Escape series GBAToad: but those are both some of my favourite franchises GBAToad: I'm a sucker for convoluted plot GBAToad: Danganronpa is in that lot as well but I wouldnt say its one of my favourites Superchao: I can't believe you picked the name GBAToad and didn't- wow okay I forgot to ask Superchao: Why did you pick GBAToad? GBAToad: literally had to think of something and went with the first thing that came to mind which was "whats my favourite handheld" and "uhhhh mario character" GBAToad: i drop the toad part entirely now Superchao: >favorite handheld Superchao: >doesn't tell us about having 500 gba games Superchao: seemslegit.txt GBAToad: did you miss the part where i said 'nonexistant' GBAToad: despite being GBAToad GBAToad: i dont own a GBA anymore or many games GBAToad: is this the part where the audience gasps GBAToad: i dont know what its like having people associate me with a game console or even just an abbreviation GBAToad: like i wonder how being around wiki people for so long changes the way you think about things that people have made usernames out of GBAToad: i know for a fact i cant see the number 2257 any other way GBAToad: to top off my answer if i had to do it again i probably wouldnt pick the name GBAToad GBAToad: but im stuck to it now Superchao: Would you be.................... GBCToad? GBAToad: good one Superchao: So what do you like about convoluted plots? GBAToad: I like it when the game has plot twists that take the rug out from under me, and while the definition of 'good' plot twists in AA/DR/ZE is variable I still enjoy the stories they give GBAToad: but aside from that GBAToad: ive been a nintendobabby most of my life so i enjoy a lot of nintendo series Superchao: like MARIO, i bet GBAToad: oh no, not mario Superchao: Or more truthfully, Wario GBAToad: who likes mario on the mariowiki GBAToad: but yeah GBAToad: WarioWare and Wario Land are 👌 GBAToad: Fire Emblem is probably my obsession at the moment GBAToad: Animal Crossing is wonderful and I've sunk more than 400 hours into new leaf Superchao: gee Superchao: i never would have guessed you like Fire Emblem! GBAToad: good one Superchao drowns in the Fire Emblem chat GBAToad: like literally i could point to a list of series that appear in smash bros (also a favourite) and i'd be like * gestures hands in a circular motion * yeah most of those i like Superchao: i always knew you were an Ice Climbers man at heart GBAToad: * gestures hands away from ice climbers * Superchao: Too late, you have been Claimed GBAToad: outside of nintendo i'd have to say i like the Uncharted series and Persona 5 GBAToad: Overwatch is also a big thing I got into because of the community Superchao: I NEVER SAW IT COMIIIIING Superchao: reels in surprise GBAToad: oh to add to nintendo series i love: Rhythm Heaven GBAToad: fuck man rhythm heaven is the purest video game series in existence Superchao: Wow that's not how you spell Touhou man Superchao: I will fight you GBAToad: hey man i know some touhous GBAToad: like Hatsune Miku GBAToad: :^ Superchao: it's like you jabbed a poison axe right into my heart GBAToad: is ashley a touhou Superchao: No, GBAToad. Superchao: Horseradish is not a Touhou either. GBAToad lowers hand Superchao: One thing I do want to ask about, though: What's it like in Australia? GBAToad: like you'd expect, its a lawless wasteland where we wear leather and ride illegally modified vehicles that shoot fire across the red dirt of the outback GBAToad: im sure nabber will be pleased Superchao: Ah, good. So Mad Max did prepare me for eventually visiting and eating you out of house and home GBAToad: indeed, except for the part where its boring and cold and not at all like the movies Superchao: Setting aside all the usual "it's nature's death zone", I'd be interested to know what it's like with the inverse seasons and timezones, and how that plays into your internet life. Superchao: Especially timezones, considering that's happening RIGHT NOW GBAToad: Yeah there's this brief period of time i used to dub "American Sleeping Time" GBAToad: because when im active on wherever at a reasonable period in the evening its like GBAToad: 4am in timezones where it matters GBAToad: and as such the forum and wiki are dead GBAToad: americans are asleep post australian memes GBAToad: gotta say it sucks not having snow where i live GBAToad: since i used to live in the US for a time and got to enjoy "normal" seasons Superchao: It's okay. I live in NYC and we skipped right from Winter to Summer this year. i miss spring GBAToad: same except autumn GBAToad: its always been hilarious to me how australian users are relatively scarce but the ones that have been present are notable Superchao: let's sell each other's seasons off in a black market trade Superchao: i'll swap you some fall if you hit me up with some spring GBAToad: let me out of these shackles and we can talk business Superchao: Not yet! Just a little longer! Superchao: And yeah, I know what you mean. Between you and Dippy and Fanta, we've had some real big names from Down Under in wiki history. GBAToad: not to mention Shokora GBAToad: and Mario jc i think GBAToad: porples always gotta have an australian in the wiki bureaucrat team Superchao: It's too bad Australia is really just a giant ruse by Wyoming, it kinda takes the mystique out of it GBAToad: shit he's onto us Superchao: Well, we've had some ups and we've had some downs Superchao: We've had some smiles and we've had some frowns Superchao: But I still think I can ask you this question: Superchao: Do you want to be the King of Limbo? Superchao: ...Wait, no, I mean, is this the last question? GBAToad: get away from me Superchao: I guess that counts as a yes. It means my claim on your soul is released. Superchao: And so are your legs! GBAToad: i can feel my toes again Superchao: Well, I should be- GOOD LORD, WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THERE? GBAToad: Aurora borealis? Superchao: What- AURORA BOREALIS? At this time of day, at this time of year, in this part of the wiki, localized entirely in IRC? GBAToad: ...Yes! Superchao: ...May I see it? GBAToad: ......No. Superchao: -wait, you know what I just realized? Superchao: That wasn't the last question at all! I just asked five right now! Superchao: I have broken the contact and cast myself back into the pit of interviewers, only allowed to emerge next month. This is your fault! GBAToad: Seymour, the interview is on fire Superchao: no, GBA, it's just the crumbling of my question structure GBAToad: well perch you are an odd interviewer but i must say GBAToad: you steam a good scam Superchao: * thumbs up *

 In Closing:  He's not always around - he often has to take a break for one reason or another. But if GBAToad didn't keep coming back time and time again, it just wouldn't feel right! He's a major part of the community and I know I, at least, always look forward to whatever ridiculous shenanigans come to his mind next. I'm sure it will be equal parts fantastically interesting and completely insane! See you next month, loyal readers!

NIWA Spotlight
Written by: Hello everyone and welcome back to NIWA Spotlight, a NIWA-focused spotlight that covers one article from all of our partnered wikis that need help. These can range from articles that need more information or created to images that need replacing or uploaded. Notice something on a different wiki you can't fix and want to get the word out? Let me know on my talk page or in this forum topic and it will be added to a future issue. For our Mario-related topics, check out the current The 'Shroom Spotlight!

File:DonkeyKong-NES.gif was deleted, as per the ongoing merge, and I split up the Metroid: Zero Mission ending images. And that's about it. It's been a slow month.

I have some wiki-related news that may affect your editing:
 * The F-Zero's CAPTCHA has been fixed! You are now free to create a new account if you didn't already have one without having to go through an administrator.
 * The Donkey Kong Wiki will go down soon, as per this ongoing proposal. But until that happens, you are free to edit as you wish. However, it has been removed from this list.

Poll Committee Discussion
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Hey there, and welcome to the Poll Committee Discussion! I’m your host, Fun With Despair! ..Or uh… something like that, anyway. Poor attempts at an intro aside, it’s nice to meet you all. You may remember me from the ‘Shroom Killing Game, where I pushed Yoshi876 off the balcony after stabbing him.

Sorry about that.

Now that my introduction is out of the way though, we’re about to get into what you’re all here to see: Poll results. Before I begin though, I’d like to remind you all that if you wanna see your own polls on our wiki’s front page, feel free to post it on our forums, and there’s a chance it’ll show up. (Please, please someone submit a poll. We’re running out, we’re starting to get into the ...weird ones.)

Archives What is your opinion on Wii U games that are ported to the Nintendo Switch? (, April 15, 2018)

Do you prefer to play the Nintendo Switch with or without the dock? ( and, April 22, 2018)

Which of the Mario side franchises do you prefer? (, April 29, 2018)

What would you like to see the most in the upcoming Super Smash Bros. game? (, May 6th, 2018)

Analysis
 * What is your opinion on Wii U games that are ported to the Nintendo Switch?: With the failure of the Wii U, Nintendo has apparently decided to port almost all of the console’s first party titles over to the Switch in order to reach a greater audience with those games. Judging by the polls, it’s working, too. An overwhelming majority voted that they love the idea, with almost nobody actually being flat-out against it. However, a notable percentage of people are specifically okay with it because Nintendo’s been putting out new games as well, meaning that the numbers could swing hard on this one if the new releases slow down.
 * Do you prefer to play the Nintendo Switch with or without the dock?: We all know how the Switch operates, what, with its convenient portable mode and all, but despite that, it appears the overwhelming majority of voters prefer to just use it with their TV anyway. This makes sense to a degree though, as the handheld mode has a rather godawful battery life, in addition to the smaller screen. Our second place option though… It appears that a high percentage of our users don’t actually HAVE a Switch yet at all. Besides that stand-out oddity though, the rest of the options are fairly close together in numbers, which is about what we expected.
 * Which of the Mario side franchises do you prefer?: Mario himself is only one piece of the puzzle here, with almost all his notable secondary characters getting their own franchises, such as Wario, Donkey Kong, and apparently the majority’s absolute favorite, Luigi of all people. Originally, he wasn’t even going to be on this poll until I adamantly held my vote hostage, so I’m pleasantly surprised to see the turnout on this one. In second place, we’ve got Donkey Kong, with his multitude of sidescrolling outings, and poor Wario trailing in dead last. It’s okay, Wario. Even last place this time around has a couple hundred votes.
 * What would you like to see the most in the upcoming Super Smash Bros. game?:This poll has two very notable options, with… not really much else going on, what with the third place option having over 10x less votes than the first and second place contender. Indeed, it seems that what the people overwhelmingly want are new characters, and another story mode, akin to the Subspace Emissary mode from Brawl. Characters are no surprise, what with the constant roster wars every time a new Smash Bros. is announced, but the biggest shocker to me is seeing the story mode option get so many votes. Back when Brawl came out, the Subspace Emissary didn’t get much in the way of praise, but I guess absence DOES make the heart grow fonder.

And that about wraps up my brief foray into journalism. Perhaps one day we’ll meet again, if I somehow managed to bumble my way into the next Poll Committee too, but until then, I trust that should be able to keep you entertained for the month of June.

Retro Feature
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Hello readers, this is your Spotlight and former Pipe Plaza director here with another issue of Retro Feature. In this section, we look at previous sections that featured in The 'Shroom from yesteryear.

This time it's almost like Inception, as this month on Retro Feature we'll be taking a look at a Retro Feature. But this one wasn't written by me, no, it was written by the man who is second to myself as having contributed the most 'Shroom sections. If you can think of a section, chances are that Tucky wrote it at least once. I think at least two of my current sections, this one and What's on the Box, were previously written by him. Who knows, maybe I should let him write one my sections for a change. And on top of all of these sections, Tucky has served The 'Shroom as a Director, Sub-Director, Fun Stuff Director, Statistics Director and Social Media Director. Phew, that's more core position than I've held, although truth be told, I've only held two – three if you count the time I subbed for MCD on Fake News once. But enough of me blathering on about someone, let's let Tucky do it instead.

{| border="1px solid black" align="center" Retro Feature by HI, readers! I’m your now-legal Statistics Manager, Tucayo, and welcome to the second installment of Retro Feature. This month, in spirit of the awards, we’ll take a look at none other than the creator of your Favorite Sub-Team, WarioLoaf.

WarioLoaf joined the wiki in November 23, 2006. He was a well-respected member of the community, being the one who first introduced user artwork, as well as the creator of the wiki's first "expanded" article. However, WarioLoaf had a thing for vandalizing the wiki. He was blocked in November 2008 by Stoob. He was then blocked for changing the content of many pages to “IM RUDNICKI MUHAHAHAAHAHAA”. After this ban ended, he did one of the most painful-to-restore troll attacks the wiki has ever had, redirecting and moving tons of pages, creating an almost-endless web of redirects. This resulted in him being perma-banned from the wiki.

But that’s not all about WarioLoaf. Before turning into a troll and vandal, he was a 'Shroom writer, the one to create our first Sub-Team, the Fake News. He wrote Fake News all by himself for Issues I, II and III. His Fake News included some of the sections you can see now, like Fake Games, Characters, Sports and Music. But it also included some sections that have been removed from the newsletter, such as the Obituaries, Poll of the Month, Headline and Local News and Rumor of the Month. Naturally, he was the first user to get to 10 sections written for a sub-team. And in Issue II, he also contributed with an Upcoming Games article.

A month before being banned for the second time, WarioLoaf returned as a guest writer in Issue XXVIII to write many of the sections he created and some that were created after him. This guest section includes Headline News, Fake Music, Fake TV, Fake Sports, Travel Guide, Fake Games, Wanted Poster (long gone), Fake Characters, Fake Weather, Obituaries, Fake Movies, Cooking Guide, Fake Gossip and Fake Interview. So here you have, WarioLoaf's Special Guest Section, from Issue XXVIII

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If it weren't for WarioLoaf, the Fake News wouldn't exist. Thanks for everything, WarioLoaf!
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I hope you enjoyed this trip to the past and I hope you learned something. You did, right? Don’t tell me you fell asleep halfway through my explanation… Anyways, see you next month, BYE!
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The 'Shroom Report
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Hi, ‘Shroom readers! It’s your Statistics Manager, LudwigVon, with another edition of The 'Shroom Report.

This is how this works: in the First-time Writers section, I will mention writers who had their first ever section featured in our last issue. For the Milestones section, writers will get mentioned every 10 team sections and every 50 overall sections, team will get mentioned every 100 sections, and The 'Shroom will get mentioned every 500 sections. Finally, for Most Sections Written, every section ever written by that user is counted. All information in this section is based off our Historical Sheets. This section will cover Issue 133.

Tables are based off the End-of-the-Year Awards tables, so credit goes out to.