Talk:Flutter

Artwork
Flutter hasn't had artwork since SMW2, but recently received artwork for Mario Party: Island Tour. Unfortunately, that artwork has Mini Stars in it. Would it be better to use the more recent artwork, or better to use the older, non-specialized artwork? MarioComix (talk) 20:46, 3 January 2014 (EST)
 * You can always crop out the Ministars, but the resolution of the artwork is not big enough to put it in an infobox. 20:58, 3 January 2014 (EST)

Mario Golf World Tour
He is in it as a spectator in the eighth hole in wiggler park.
 * I've added the information. MarioComix (talk) 19:46, 9 June 2014 (EDT)

Merging with Wiggler...?
I don't see a strong enough reason to merge Flutter with Wiggler. Firstly, they are unique characters, one basically being the winged form of the other (and we do discern between all different versions of enemies, after all). I am aware that they share the same Japanese name - however, "Hana-chan" basically refers to Wiggler like a proper name. It's like calling Wiggler "Miss Flower", so when Wiggler transforms into a butterfly it keeps its name "Miss Flower". Finally, we have official localisations consistently referring to them as distinct characters. By merging Flutter into Wiggler, we'd have to keep switching back and forth discussing Wiggler and Flutter within sections, and it could get messy. MarioComix (talk) 16:51, March 23, 2019 (EDT)
 * Indeed. I'm generally for merging things with the same Japanese name that are intended to be based off each other, but this seems like a clear variation to me, like the Boo Buddy formations. Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 16:55, March 23, 2019 (EDT)
 * Bulbapedia gets to have separate pages for evolved forms, and we don't? smh
 * EDIT: Just because something has the same Japanese name, but a different English name, doesn't mean we go with the Japanese name. As an English wiki, the English name takes priority, and the two are different types of characters anyway. 16:58, March 23, 2019 (EDT)
 * Yeah, no, merging these would be a really bad idea. -- 17:00, March 23, 2019 (EDT)
 * Though they have the same Japanese name, they are very different from regular Wiggler, so I agree they should stay separate. -- 17:06, March 23, 2019 (EDT)
 * They are very clearly meant to be separate species. 17:09, March 23, 2019 (EDT)
 * Well it is the same species, just a different stage of life, though I also agree to keep them separate. LinkTheLefty (talk) 17:11, March 23, 2019 (EDT)
 * It's worth noting that the JP have have is from the SMA3 guide, it's possible it's been updated since then anyways since they've now appeared alongside normal Wigglers. Wouldn't be the only one. Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 17:14, March 23, 2019 (EDT)
 * I again, want to tell you that we go specifically on creator's intent. See here. We merged Big Bertha with Boss Bass because there is no Japanese distinction. They are intented to be the same enemy. I strongly support. -- 04:10, March 24, 2019 (EDT)
 * I'd rather have started a proposal, but, seeing the major disagreement, and we're only two to agree with that. I wonder what would Misted Wu think about it. -- 04:22, March 24, 2019 (EDT)
 * Imo, it's a bit speculative to assume Wigglers and Flutters are meant to be the same thing, considering how many "winged X" type enemies the Mario series has. If anything, I'd assume the guide used Wiggler's name generically, similar to what Prima did with Goomba (balloon). Niiue (talk) 04:55, March 24, 2019 (EDT)
 * @FOY Many people have spoken here and you are the only person to say they should be merged. Until we get a platformer game where they can switch on a whim or something like that, these should stay split. Chomp may be merged as it's a completely different situation, as they have been known to seemingly switch. Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 05:04, March 24, 2019 (EDT)
 * Granted, the Futter Orb does seem to be called "Hana-chan Capsule", but that's because they're basically the same face but different body (and abilities). Even if by creator's intent they are meant to be the same entity, for convenience's sake we should keep them separate since Flutters would then be a unique form of Wiggler. (I still argue that "Hana-chan" is being used as a proper name here, it's like if you had a pet caterpillar and named it "Miss Flower", you probably wouldn't change its name when it turned into a butterfly. Or perhaps, a pet tadpole that grew into a frog.) MarioComix (talk) 17:44, March 24, 2019 (EDT)
 * It's also worth mentioning that we usually split out winged variants of enemies from their normal counterparts (barring Super Mario Maker). 22:58, March 24, 2019 (EDT)

Out of curiosity, what is its quote in the Paper Mario game when it turns into a Flutter? -- 05:24, March 24, 2019 (EDT)
 * The thing at the top of the page. The change itself was offscreen. Unless you meant JP version, but you didn't say that. Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 05:36, March 24, 2019 (EDT)
 * Yes, i was referring to the Japanese version. I forgot to mention it. -- 05:38, March 24, 2019 (EDT)

"We go on creator's intent." Says who? I don't remember reading that in MarioWiki:Naming. 17:50, March 24, 2019 (EDT)
 * It's the general consensus on here, and helps avoid awkward situations like this famepalm-inducing.....thing. Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 22:08, March 24, 2019 (EDT)
 * I'd ask to to be sure about what does that Wiggler says in the Japanese version then. -- 04:17, March 25, 2019 (EDT)
 * I think you're putting too much stock in the Japanese name. While, yes, Flutters were originally called "Flying Wigglers" and could've easily fit on the Wiggler page should this wiki been made around the time of Yoshi's Island, that would not be the case today. In English, the two characters have different names, different properties, different roles, and the only connection is Flutter "evolves" from a Wiggler. There are a few cases where Wiggler can change back and forth, but even then, it's more akin to how Mario turns into Super Mario. Flutter's an improved form of Wiggler in a similar fashion to Tanooki Mario being an improved form of Mario. 14:34, March 25, 2019 (EDT)
 * I'm not sure if "creator's intent" is the right phrase to go off of, but we do cover cases of inconsistent localization, which can be considered under "Name changes". Although Japanese Wikipedia uses the name 「成虫のハナチャン」 (Seichū no Hanachan, or "Imago Wiggler"), but I don't know if that is a fan-name or if there is an official source. LinkTheLefty (talk) 15:27, March 25, 2019 (EDT)

The Japanese dialogue in Paper Mario: Sticker Star points to Flutter being an adult (「大人 」) Hana-chan as well as its true form (「本当 の姿 」), this is good for us as they're kept distinct enough that we don't have to worry too much about them having a different name in English, though both of them being Hana-chan is something that we have to keep in mind should Nintendo pull another Mario Power Tennis case. They definitely are not a different species.--Mister Wu (talk) 20:37, March 25, 2019 (EDT)