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== Discussion About Image Quality ==
== Discussion About Image Quality ==


I see you tagging images with <nowiki>{{image-quality}}</nowiki> recently and on a few items in the past. I agree with your usage. Some do not though. I would like you to contribute to a discussion here: [[File talk:MKSCCongratsScreen.PNG]]. --{{User:Wildgoosespeeder/sig}} 14:45, 10 January 2016 (EST)
I see you tagging images with <nowiki>{{image-quality}}</nowiki> recently and on a few items in the past. I agree with your usage. Some do not though. I would like you to contribute to a discussion here: [[File talk:MKSCCongratsScreen.png|File talk:MKSCCongratsScreen.PNG]]. --{{User:Wildgoosespeeder/sig}} 14:45, 10 January 2016 (EST)
:Spin-off topic. [[File talk:Yoshi Circuit MK8.png]]. --{{User:Wildgoosespeeder/sig}} 04:04, 19 January 2016 (EST)
:Spin-off topic. [[File talk:Yoshi Circuit MK8.png]]. --{{User:Wildgoosespeeder/sig}} 04:04, 19 January 2016 (EST)


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== Proposal Active ==
== Proposal Active ==


I remember you talking to me about {{tem|image-quality}} usage [[File talk:MKSCCongratsScreen.PNG|here]]. I now have a [[MarioWiki:Proposals|proposal]] active to address these issues. Please look at it when you have the chance. --{{User:Wildgoosespeeder/sig}} 21:15, 9 April 2016 (EDT)
I remember you talking to me about {{tem|image-quality}} usage [[File talk:MKSCCongratsScreen.png|here]]. I now have a [[MarioWiki:Proposals|proposal]] active to address these issues. Please look at it when you have the chance. --{{User:Wildgoosespeeder/sig}} 21:15, 9 April 2016 (EDT)
:[[User talk:Wildgoosespeeder/QualityRequestTypes/sandbox]] Talk created to work out kinks in my now canceled proposal. --{{User:Wildgoosespeeder/sig}} 03:43, 12 April 2016 (EDT)
:[[User talk:Wildgoosespeeder/QualityRequestTypes/sandbox]] Talk created to work out kinks in my now canceled proposal. --{{User:Wildgoosespeeder/sig}} 03:43, 12 April 2016 (EDT)
::Busy? Haven't heard from you at all. Anyways, ''Re-take some 3DS screenshots losslessly using HANS'', {{user|Bazooka Mario}} has brought to my attention a different, less invasive method to get true PNG screenshots for 3DS games: [[User:Wildgoosespeeder/sandbox#3DS]]. I have no idea how viable this method is because I can't run homebrew due to me running the latest 3DS firmware. --{{User:Wildgoosespeeder/sig}} 18:17, 18 April 2016 (EDT)
::Busy? Haven't heard from you at all. Anyways, ''Re-take some 3DS screenshots losslessly using HANS'', {{user|Bazooka Mario}} has brought to my attention a different, less invasive method to get true PNG screenshots for 3DS games: [[User:Wildgoosespeeder/sandbox#3DS]]. I have no idea how viable this method is because I can't run homebrew due to me running the latest 3DS firmware. --{{User:Wildgoosespeeder/sig}} 18:17, 18 April 2016 (EDT)
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== Mummy Guy ==
== Mummy Guy ==
 
[https://www.mariowiki.com/index.php?title=Mummy_Guy&diff=prev&oldid=2240613 That's interesting.] Could you upload a sereenshot that shows the data? It would be good to include on the reference.
[https://www.mariowiki.com/index.php?title=Mummy_Guy&diff=prev&oldid=2240613 That's interesting.] Could you upload a screenshot that shows the data? It would be good to include on the reference.


{{User:Shokora/sig}} 08:21, 17 July 2017 (EDT)
{{User:Shokora/sig}} 08:21, 17 July 2017 (EDT)
:Including the official filenames would be good too, thanks a lot.
:Including the official filenames would be good too, thanks a lot.


:{{User:Shokora/sig}} 05:16, 19 July 2017 (EDT)
:{{User:Shokora/sig}} 05:16, 19 July 2017 (EDT)
::I did something similar at [[Sand cloud]]!


I did something similar at [[Sand cloud]]!
::{{User:Shokora/sig}} 05:19, 19 July 2017 (EDT)
:::May I ask what program do you use to read a ROM's files, Hiccup?


{{User:Shokora/sig}} 05:19, 19 July 2017 (EDT)
:::{{User:Shokora/sig}} 09:04, 20 July 2017 (EDT)


::May I ask what program do you use to read a ROM's files, Hiccup?
::::Say, Game Boy Advance. And can Virtual Boy be done?


:{{User:Shokora/sig}} 09:04, 20 July 2017 (EDT)
::::{{User:Shokora/sig}} 18:24, 20 July 2017 (EDT)


==Filename Request==
==Filename Request==
Hey, I see you've been replacing some Japanese names based on internal English filenames lately. That's very much appreciated, so keep up the good work! If it's not asking too much, is it possible for you to look into the filename of Morty Mole in ''Super Mario 3D Land''? I'm curious at all if it specifically references Mega Mole from ''Super Mario World'', or if it could be something more generic like Big Monty Mole. If ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis'' is all you have access to, then please don't sweat it. Thanks! [[User:LinkTheLefty|LinkTheLefty]] ([[User talk:LinkTheLefty|talk]]) 05:05, 20 July 2017 (EDT)
Hey, I see you've been replacing some Japanese names based on internal English filenames lately. That's very much appreciated, so keep up the good work! If it's not asking too much, is it possible for you to look into the filename of Morty Mole in ''Super Mario 3D Land''? I'm curious at all if it specifically references Mega Mole from ''Super Mario World'', or if it could be something more generic like Big Monty Mole. If ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis'' is all you have access to, then please don't sweat it. Thanks! [[User:LinkTheLefty|LinkTheLefty]] ([[User talk:LinkTheLefty|talk]]) 05:05, 20 July 2017 (EDT)
:That's actually been very useful, just as I suspected. Thanks again! (P.S. If you can find [[Kānī Roller]] and [[Kongā]], that should remove the remaining foreign template reliance for the ''MVDK2'' articles). [[User:LinkTheLefty|LinkTheLefty]] ([[User talk:LinkTheLefty|talk]]) 11:00, 20 July 2017 (EDT)
::Great work, this really is just what we needed to sort out the foreign, conjectural and unsourced article titles. Just one thing: in addition to the template, when you move an article to the proper name, make sure you also check the [[Special:WhatLinksHere|what links here]] tool and adjust the remaining redirects for main articles and other files (talk pages, editorials and personal stuff are fine to be left as-is). Additionally, when you move the article, also be sure to tag the older talk page for deletion if it's just an empty redirect. I've done the ones you've already moved for you, but other users may not be so patient. As long as you follow through with that, you're good to go to contribute on your own! On that note, I hope you don't mind, but I actually thought of a few more questions...
::1) Since you brought up you were finding things in ''Luigi's Mansion 2'', I figured I'd ask, what does the game internally refer to the Big Boo boss? I ask because in the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcF1azMOqyk&t=2m30s Japanese] version, it's called Jumbo Telesa, which is shared with Boolossus from the first game.
::2) In the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series, both Nitpicker and Snapjaw went under different names in (Japanese) guides, as did the latter in ''Yoshi's Island DS'', and the former was given a more toy-like appearance later on. What have they been referred to in the game files?
::3) Since you've dug in the GBA ROM for Brickman, I presume you've started to look and see if you can to find the others (Tane Pakkun, Kurasshā, Kōmori, and the Katakata enemies). Is there a sign that the fiery Nitpicker/Bird and the red Monchee variants are considered separate? If so, that would be further grounds for splitting.
::By the way, on Katakata Hakkun, I agree with what's stated there - the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' enemies have separate identifiers, so "Ninji (toy)" would be the consistent move. There could be a discussion afterwards if they should remain separate, but given it would implicitly involve the other toy counterparts, I don't see it happening anytime soon. [[User:LinkTheLefty|LinkTheLefty]] ([[User talk:LinkTheLefty|talk]]) 18:00, 24 July 2017 (EDT)
:::Yeah, it's usually considered the responsibility of the one who had it moved to manually make sure the article links and such are updated. Sometimes people forget, though, but other times someone will up and decide to remind you over it (I think I've had to happen to me within the same hour), so it doesn't hurt to do it anyway. My thoughts…
:::1) Hmm, follow-up question: what is Boolossus internally referred to in ''Luigi's Mansion''? (If you don't have handy access to it, please skip.)
:::2) Funny thing is, those generic names happen to more or less be fairly straightforward translations of the names used in Japanese guides. I've updated the Snapjaw article to say they're gators for now, but a while back, someone split the three Nitpicker types from Game Boy ''Donkey Kong'' using similar logic. It's very convoluted to follow, though, so probably not the best option, and it's pretty obvious that even if they're not technically called the same enemies from ''Donkey Kong Jr.'', they certainly are on a conceptual level.
:::3) I notice a couple more oddities on that list of sound effects. I've added <tt>SPARKY_LOOP</tt> as another source for Sparky - it should be good enough to move if it weren't already taken. <tt>SPIT</tt> and <tt>SPITFIRE</tt> seem to refer to Tane Pakkun and Katakata Kaen Heihō respectively, but they're more like actions rather than names (same with <tt>SHY_RUN</tt> and <tt>SHY_WAKE</tt> for Katakata Yarihō), so unfortunately not title material (though you can ask for a second opinion on the Talk Pages as with Ninji if you want since there have been subjects with basic names like that in the past). There is <tt>BLOCK</tt>, <tt>CRUSH</tt> and <tt>CRASH</tt> - any way to tell which one is used for Kurasshā? I also find it amusing that the Garbage Can is once again called a <tt>TRASHCAN</tt> - we ultimately settled on "Bin" exactly because of the flip-flopping. That's about all that stands out to me...maybe <tt>THROW</tt> is used by Katakata Spanner Heihō and <tt>SHWING</tt> is used by Kōmori, but it's vague and hard to tell from text alone.
:::Another ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' question: what is the Fire enemy referred to in ''March of the Minis'' (since they're called "Fire" in Game Boy ''Donkey Kong'' and "Fireball" in ''Mini-Land Mayhem!'')? On the topic of ''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon'', we need Possessed Armor and Flytrap (the latter is sourced, but if you look at the Talk Page, you'll find it's actually a rather shaky description than a really solid name - maybe could check Orange Flower as well since I find it fishy it started as conjecture and now suddenly has a similar citation backing it up). Also, you wouldn't happen to have access to Wii U, would you? I know of a couple ''Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze'' articles that need attention if it's at all possible. [[User:LinkTheLefty|LinkTheLefty]] ([[User talk:LinkTheLefty|talk]]) 16:45, 25 July 2017 (EDT)
::::Cool, I've added the Fireball reference. For the Possessed Armor, I'm guessing the strings with Ghost in it are when the armor is possessed, and the others are just the ordinary object by itself (Statue Armor Ghost seems redundant, though...maybe could reasonably shorten it to Armor Ghost). Also, for the first ''Luigi's Mansion'' - what's the name of the Shy Guy ghost? I'm curious if it references Boo Guy / Yūrei Heihō/Reihō. Since I noticed you mentioned ''Minis March Again!'', I've got another question about that one - right now, we have a separate article for "Snifit (toy)" and "Snifit (''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!'')". Do the internal names for these differ, or are they identical?
::::Let's see, for ''Tropical Freeze'', the articles we need are: Tenacious Tucks, Bouncy Tucks, Gargantuan Gills, and Punch Piranha, as well as tornado (listed under the Tweester article), carnivorous plant, ice dragon and green fish (which don't appear to be proper names). <s>Bucky (''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'') and Bouncelisk don't have references, so might be worth looking into.</s> It could also be useful to see if Archy and Archy (fire) are any different. There is even more that could be dug into ''Country Returns'' (Wii or 3DS will do), so if you have that, I can tell you what else is needed if you need to know. Also, I reopened a [[Talk:Donkey Kong Jungle Beat#Move related foreign name enemy articles to match Super Mario Galaxy model names.3F|Talk Page discussion]] for ''Donkey Kong Jungle Beat'' if you want to check it out - there are a lot more names there from Japanese sources that can be moved over to an English one going by the game data.
::::I hope I'm not overwhelming you. It really is appreciated! [[User:LinkTheLefty|LinkTheLefty]] ([[User talk:LinkTheLefty|talk]]) 11:20, 27 July 2017 (EDT)
:::::1) As far as I can tell, ''po''/''pu'' has no obvious meaning on its own, but I don't know if it's short for something else. Zelda Wiki does claim that the "po(u)" in Poe might come from the word for spirit in Chinese, so it could be from that as well. 2) I agree. I just needed the extra evidence to move forward with that, so now I will. 3) Cool, take your time. [[User:LinkTheLefty|LinkTheLefty]] ([[User talk:LinkTheLefty|talk]]) 19:35, 29 July 2017 (EDT)
::::::<s>Hey, I was wondering if you can get a hold of some more internal object names for the following: [[Flame Chomp#Super Mario 64 DS|Keronpa]], [[Skull Crate]] and [[fire jet]] from ''Super Mario 64 DS'', [[Boss Bass]] from ''Super Mario 64 DS'', ''Mario Kart DS'' and ''Yoshi's Island DS'' each, and the [[Cheep Cheep]]s from ''New Super Mario Bros.'' (underwater/surface/coin, [[Big Cheep Cheep]], [[Deep Cheep]], [[Big Deep Cheep]], [[Spike Bass]], and [[Cheep Chomp]]).</s> [[User:LinkTheLefty|LinkTheLefty]] ([[User talk:LinkTheLefty|talk]]) 10:00, 6 October 2017 (EDT)
== Hex editor ==
I didn't see any Virtual Boy tools unfortunately. Nothing for a Game Boy Advance hex editor came up in the search either. But what do you think of [https://www.romhacking.net/utilities/362/ this] as a GBA graphic viewer?
{{User:Shokora/sig}} 08:12, 21 July 2017 (EDT)
:Actually, that didn't seem to do anything useful.
:So because the GBA doesn't use a filepath system, it's not possible to find official sprite and object names?
:{{User:Shokora/sig}} 09:11, 21 July 2017 (EDT)
== DKCR names ==
Good evening! I oversaw your conversation with LinkTheLefty from some time ago and I decided to ask you some things too. Do you have access to the files of Donkey Kong Country Returns? If yes, would you please look up there and find names for:
*[[Spore Chomp]]
*[[Shroom Chomp]]
*[[Vine Chomp]]
*[[Big Zing]]
*[[Flaming Tiki Zing]]
*[[Bobbin' Squeekly]]
*[[Giant Pillar]]
*the electric fireflies found in [[Perilous Passage]]
*the big rolling ball from [[Crumble Canyon]]?
These names have been under a question mark for a long time. I'm pretty sure they come from DK Vine's [http://www.dkvine.com/games/dkcr/dossier/baddies.html baddies dossier], where the author used conjectural names for enemies that were not named in the game nor Prima. I understand Tropical Freeze does not offer any official names in its data, but hopefully that's not the case with DKCR... -- {{User:Super Radio/Sig}}
:Sorry for not replying sooner. I haven't found names in DKCR, unfortunately. --[[User:Hiccup|Hiccup]] ([[User talk:Hiccup|talk]]) 08:00, 10 December 2017 (EST)
== RE: JPG crops ==
There shouldn't be any loss from the original images, especially when all I did was remove any extraneous white space. {{User:Time Turner/sig}} 19:05, 17 January 2018 (EST)
== Tipping Stars ==
I haven't noticed your reply to my previous message, I'm sorry. It's too bad Retro won't offer enemy names in their game data... Anyway, I'm coming with a new request. I believe you have access to ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars]]'' file data. If so, would it please be possible for you to extract the backgrounds of each world in the game? It would be helpful for the "Worlds" section on the game's article. Thanks! -- {{User:Super Radio/Sig}} 08:26, 26 February 2018 (EST)
:Some music for the Media section would also be lovely, but I hope it's not too much. -- {{User:Super Radio/Sig}} 08:43, 26 February 2018 (EST)
Thank you! {{User:Bye Guy/Sig}} 18:39, 26 February 2019 (EST)
== More Filename Request ==
Hey, so thanks for helping to get the ball rolling a while back in regards to internal data usage! I still have a few more that I need to locate if you don't mind.
#In ''Super Princess Peach'', what are the names of [[Blindfold Boo]], [[Lava Bubble (blue)|blue Bubble]], and [[Security Thwomp]]? I believe I've narrowed down the ball and chain as "<tt>castle_tekkyu1_D08</tt>", but the others I'm not sure of.
#<s>In ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'', what is the name of [[Venus Flower Trap]]? This one needs to be checked soon because it's been selected for The 'Shroom Spotlight.</s>
#In ''Super Mario Odyssey'', what is the name of [[Pulse Beam]]? I know [[Ring Burner]] is [[Ring Beamer|RingBeamer]], so I'm curious if this one is also a Beamer derivative. I also wonder about the [[Jaxi]], given it seems strangely derived from [[Plessie#Names in other languages|Raidon]], and if there are other oddities in the game that stand out.
Also, totally unrelated, but what's a decent method for performing a text dump? Specifically, I've wanted to compare both versions of ''Super Mario RPG'', but the only Japanese text dump I'm aware of is incomplete. I'd appreciate if you can point me in the right direction. Thanks in advance. [[User:LinkTheLefty|LinkTheLefty]] ([[User talk:LinkTheLefty|talk]]) 07:50, 17 February 2019 (EST)
:Cool, I'll add that to the Pulse Beam article since it makes the Beamer connection stronger. Some examples of other ''Odyssey'' oddities that may be of note would be if there is any sign of Spindrift (''Huwahuwa''/''Fuwafuwa''-''san'') since Torkdrift is supposed to be named after it (''Mechafuwafuwa-san''), or if Tropical Wiggler (''Shima Hanachan'') is using its apparent pre-release name (''Imomū''), but anything that seems to differ from the final name may be of interest. Also, if you have ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions'' and the filenames are usable, I might have two more things that need to be checked there. [[User:LinkTheLefty|LinkTheLefty]] ([[User talk:LinkTheLefty|talk]]) 05:50, 28 February 2019 (EST)
::Since there is now a proposal that would benefit from this info, I figure it wouldn't hurt to ask: would you happen to know the filenames for the [[:File:MLSSBMBigKoopaTroopa.png|Big Koopa-like Nokottasu turtle]] and [[:File:MLSSBMPresenter.png|Monty Mole-like Presenter mole]] in ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions'' ([[:File:LilSparkySS%2BBM.png|also the bonus dungeons' Li'l Sparky/Hothead-like obstacle]])? [[User:LinkTheLefty|LinkTheLefty]] ([[User talk:LinkTheLefty|talk]]) 10:59, March 31, 2019 (EDT)
== RE:Super Bakarhythm Land ==
I don't, sorry. {{User:Toadette the Achiever/sig}} 12:35, 7 March 2019 (EST)
== RE: Super Bakarhythm Land ==
I don't have it, sorry. {{User:Mario jc/sig}} 22:07, 7 March 2019 (EST)
== RE: Super Bakarhythm Land ==
I'm incredibly sorry, but I don't have the course downloaded. I got the description from a YouTube video. {{User|Yoshi876}}
== Re:Internal filenames ==
I've actually figured out on my own how to extract GameCube, DS, Wii, 3DS and Wii U files (though not Switch) with homebrew tools and view several game models, but the part I have difficulty with is uncompressing certain archives (to confirm it), so I wouldn't mind if you gave me pointers on viewing ''Super Princess Peach'' sprites (and ''Super Mario Odyssey'' models to see if Switch homebrew is worth the trouble). I just don't have the ''Mario & Luigi'' remakes. [[User:LinkTheLefty|LinkTheLefty]] ([[User talk:LinkTheLefty|talk]]) 15:40, May 17, 2019 (EDT)
:I don't know about how to view SPP sprites, but you may be able to see which files are loaded for certain enemies by using Desmume's logging feature (Config>Slot 1>Retail DEBUG and then look at the CMD window). For Mario Odyssey, use Switch Toolbox for the archives/models/bymls. If you email me (using the "Email this user" on my userpage/talkpage) I could send you some data from games you don't have the data for. --[[User:Hiccup|Hiccup]] ([[User talk:Hiccup|talk]]) 06:34, May 18, 2019 (EDT)
==About a press release==
Do you still have access to the ''Get Ready For Mini Mario-Mayhem Throughout The World!'' press release? I'd like to see it, specifically to check if the "[[Talk:Nitpicker|Nitpicker]]" is mentioned. [[User:LinkTheLefty|LinkTheLefty]] ([[User talk:LinkTheLefty|talk]]) 19:59, January 21, 2020 (EST)
:As I remember it, I just found copies of it on news sites through google. I've googled it again, and here are the links I've found:
:* https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/get-ready-for-mini-mario-mayhem-throughout-the-world
:* https://www.gamezone.com/news/get_ready_for_mini_mario_mayhem_throughout_the_world/
:* https://www.yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk/2007/02/23/get-ready-for-mini-mario-mayhem-throughout-the-world/
:* https://www.gamezplay.org/2007/01/mini-mario-mayhem-throughout-world.html
:--[[User:Hiccup|Hiccup]] ([[User talk:Hiccup|talk]]) 15:06, January 22, 2020 (EST)
::I see. That's helpful. No mention of Nitpicker, but now I'm wondering if it was truly referring to Snap Jaw here: "''Sidekicks Mummy Guy and '''Snap Claw''' will do everything in their power to ensure the Mini Mario’s do not reach the exit door preventing our Mini Mario’s from moving onto the next level.''" Could it instead be referring to Cuttacutta? [[User:LinkTheLefty|LinkTheLefty]] ([[User talk:LinkTheLefty|talk]]) 17:13, January 22, 2020 (EST)
:::You're right. I've removed the reference from the Snap Jaw page. I'll leave it up to regarding the other pages. --[[User:Hiccup|Hiccup]] ([[User talk:Hiccup|talk]]) 13:48, January 23, 2020 (EST)
::::I'll leave it up to the [[Talk:Snapjaw#"Snap Claw"|talk page]], but I also notice that the press release is from Nintendo of Europe. Would you happen to know if it can be found in another language (maybe German, French, Spanish, or Italian)? [[User:LinkTheLefty|LinkTheLefty]] ([[User talk:LinkTheLefty|talk]]) 16:10, January 23, 2020 (EST)
:::::I'm afraid I don't know. The European press site I have access to doesn't seem to have it. --[[User:Hiccup|Hiccup]] ([[User talk:Hiccup|talk]]) 04:36, January 24, 2020 (EST)--[[User:Hiccup|Hiccup]] ([[User talk:Hiccup|talk]]) 04:36, January 24, 2020 (EST)
::::::I went on a hunch and searched for "Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: [foreign subtitle]" + "Snap Claw", and found it [https://www.micromania.fr/mario-vs-donkey-kong-2-march-of-the-minis-30245.html in] [https://www.ultimagame.es/juegos/mario-vs-donkey-kong-2-la-marcha-minis/articulos other] [https://www.everyeye.it/notizie/mario-vs-donkey-kong-2-la-marcia-dei-minimario-in-arrivo-ds-33001.html languages] (except German). Unfortunately, the names weren't localized, so there isn't a clue on Snap Claw's identity. I'm leaning towards treating it as a typo of Snap Jaw given other grammatical errors unless details resurface. [[User:LinkTheLefty|LinkTheLefty]] ([[User talk:LinkTheLefty|talk]]) 08:35, January 24, 2020 (EST)
== RE:Sticker Star bestiary ==
Unfortunately, I do not. {{User:Niiue/sig}} 18:51, June 9, 2020 (EDT)
:Honestly, I don't even remember. Knowing myself, I probably found a resource somewhere that I eventually forgot about. Sorry I couldn't be more help, I'll let you know if I find anything though. {{User:Niiue/sig}} 06:08, June 10, 2020 (EDT)
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