User talk:DarkNight/Archive 1

Uploads
Hello! Thank you for your recent contributions. When uploading images, please remember to remove the sections of the template that you do not use. Additionally, please remember to replace the template with the game's image category (for example  . Thanks! -- 13:45, June 10, 2020 (EDT)

Be sure to check any associated articles, galleries and category pages to see if similar images exist first before uploading. Also, I don't know how you're saving the source images, but you seem to be uploading lower-quality versions of them when there are higher quality versions found in the sources you provided, so it'd be worth checking the page through first.

One last thing, regarding this edit: Avoid using "you" on articles (instead, we use "the player" or the character's name), and game titles should be italicised (so Super Mario 3D Land is formatted as Super Mario 3D Land). The "Star Coin" you're referring to is Star Medal, which already has an image. 01:41, June 11, 2020 (EDT)
 * Please do not crop your images, as you are not cropping them properly and you are giving smaller images than the source provides. And as they are screenshots, you don't need to crop them anyway. Just upload them as they are. 16:16, June 11, 2020 (EDT)

Don't upload small thumbnail versions of images please. Visit the associated page(s) and get the image from there, not from the search engine results pages. 22:12, June 15, 2020 (EDT)

You aren't quite adding categories correctly. Rather than Paper Mario: The Origami King Images, it is. 14:19, July 8, 2020 (EDT)

RE:Can I help?
Sure, you can help. Do you know any that my list doesn't have yet? 23:58, June 18, 2020 (EDT) I ment that can I help fixing them? DarkNight (talk) 23:59, June 18, 2020 (EDT)
 * How so? Modding the game or something? 00:48, June 19, 2020 (EDT)

Never mind, I thought it was in an article. By the way, can we be friends? DarkNight (talk) 00:54, June 19, 2020 (EDT)
 * This is mostly just a list for personal interest, not an article. And yeah, we can be friends. 01:13, June 19, 2020 (EDT)

Categories
Keep in mind in the future that category pages themselves need categories as well. For example, Category:Paper Mario: The Origami King Bosses needs the type category Category:Paper Mario Series Bosses and of course the game category Category:Paper Mario: The Origami King. Refer to Categories or even other categories on the wiki to see which ones they need.

Also, remember that titles for games and publications need to be italicised (Paper Mario: The Origami King should be Paper Mario: The Origami King, Dr. Mario-Kun should be Dr. Mario-Kun etc.) See Manual of Style. 02:45, June 19, 2020 (EDT)

Recall what I said here regarding italics. They need to be formatted like this every time you name a game title yourself on articles. 23:34, August 3, 2020 (EDT)

RE: Friends?
Sure, I'd love to be friends! My friend box can be found here. 03:43, June 24, 2020 (EDT)

Something odd is happening
1. My userpage in mobile view doesn't show some of the sections even though I did ==this==. Also, in desktop view, the font changes to Times Roman even though I didn't change it. 2. Sometimes I can't edit templates. Can someone help?DarkNight (talk) 19:54, June 25, 2020 (EDT)
 * Thanks Porple! DarkNight (talk) 20:03, June 25, 2020 (EDT)

Stub articles
When making articles, make sure you have enough information to finish it. Don't just leave it in an incomplete state for someone else to handle. 15:08, June 26, 2020 (EDT)

Moving files
After moving a file, you need to correct all links that lead to it. You can find these by clicking "What links here" on the sidebar when viewing the original file name. Afterward, you mark the redirect for deletion. 20:26, June 30, 2020 (EDT)
 * This goes for main articles as well, though except for the redirect deletion (you mark the talk redirect for deletion, though). Additionally, instances of the word in the article should be changed appropriately. 00:09, July 7, 2020 (EDT)
 * Still applies. 19:12, September 27, 2020 (EDT)
 * For files, always mark for deletion. It may slip by otherwise. 20:13, September 27, 2020 (EDT)

RE: Friends?
Sure! My userbox code is on my userpage. 19:56, July 2, 2020 (EDT)

Moving articles
After moving an article, please make sure to fix any double redirects left behind (redirects that still link to the old name) so they link to the new name. You'll find those by going to Special:WhatLinksHere (the "What links here" link under "tools" on the sidebar in desktop mode), typing in the old name, and clicking "Hide links". Additionally, like Alex said, it's recommended that any links to the old name should be fixed eventually as well, though double redirects are a greater priority. (If there are a lot of pages on WhatLinksHere, it's likely because the old name is used on a template; in that case, you change "Namespace: all" to "Template" and fixing it there should clear out most of the list.) 02:45, July 7, 2020 (EDT)

Outright removing the old links is not what you're supposed to do; otherwise the reader won't have any way to visit the page. You need to link to the new name, while keeping the old name as the display name in the link. This is called piping, which is done like so:  (example:   which creates Jelly Pop). Please don't be afraid to ask if there are any questions. 01:07, July 16, 2020 (EDT)

Ref Names
To do the ref name stuff, you do, and then future instances of that same reference can do. Information on references and citations can be found here. MarioComix (talk) 01:02, July 8, 2020 (EDT)

RE: Friends?
Sure. Why not? 21:51, July 8, 2020 (EDT)

Re: Friends?
Yes, I'd be happy to! Here's the code for my userbox: BBQ Turtle (talk) 17:44, July 10, 2020 (EDT)

Friend Userbox
Do you think you could help me set one up, 'cause I wouldn't mind being friends as well. It seemed a bit complicated for me.

I want the image to be the black coated figure on my signature and userpage, the text to be "This user has formed a connection with the Keyblade Master", and color codes:
 * Border: 000000
 * Mainbkgd: 808080
 * Codebkgd: C0C0C0
 * Codecolor: 000000

I actually had no idea of these color codes before doing this. But thanks in advance, and sorry I didn't get back to this right away.

Re:Friends?
Feel free to take mine.

15:09, July 14, 2020 (EDT)

What you posted here
We’re generally not supposed to edit other user’s pages so I was asking why your page wasn’t protected

17:24, July 14, 2020 (EDT)


 * All userpages aren't generally protected, so most admins protect theirs to prevent vandalism. Most people just edit other people's userpages because there was a file name change (FNC). DarkNight (talk) 17:27, July 14, 2020 (EDT)

Why is everything bold and big?!
The second " " in the quote template should be " ". 16:01, July 15, 2020 (EDT)

Re: Friends?
Sorry, I prefer not exchanging userboxes unless I've already gotten to know the person. I appreciate the gesture though! Also, I'm not really active on the wiki anyway. I'm more active on the Boards, so that's a good place to go in order to talk with me. 18:22, July 16, 2020 (EDT)

New article / image width
When creating a new article, you need to add any relevant navigation templates (if any exist) and categories, like Category:Paper Mario: The Origami King Characters (refer to Manual of Style and Manual of Style).

Also, I know you're on mobile, but please make sure to specify the width of unframed images (like infobox images) as TheKarateToad has done for you here, as not doing so will make the image appear in the original file's width and, if the image is large, will cause it to take up the whole screen for desktop users. 01:00, July 19, 2020 (EDT)

Again please don't forget to specify a width when you're transferring an image to an infobox. The "thumb" keeps it in an appropriate size, so by removing that, you're adding the image in its original resolution and if the original image is large, this happens. 00:30, August 7, 2020 (EDT)

Though if it's a small sprite, you usually don't need to specify, as adding "100px" to an 80px sprite for example stretches it out and makes it look worse. If it's something bigger than that, you do. Check the file page to see its original width and base it on that. 00:56, August 7, 2020 (EDT)

Re: Friends?
I don't know you very well, so no. Sorry, dude. 12:43, July 20, 2020 (EDT)

Mobile View
Yeah it did change only while logged in, but if you want the old layout back, go to your account settings and to the "appearence" section, then you can choose the layout. There is a "preview" option to make sure before you save changes.
 * I don't see it. Is it in the preferences? (I checked there and the layout already) ...DarkNight (talk) 13:58, July 22, 2020 (EDT)
 * I actually can't find the setting any more for some reason, since I've already changed it. But you could try asking Porplemontage direct you to it. It was somewhere in Preferences though.
 * Ok, I can now give you full instructions. Go to the "Preferences" page and to the "Appearence" tab. The "Skin" section is where you want to go where under "Mobile Skin" choose "Minerva". Don't forget to save changes at the very bottom of the page after choosing it.
 * Thanks a lot! DarkNight (talk) 15:29, July 22, 2020 (EDT)

Question
I would like to know what is considered "Someone else fills out the page". I do not have a source for 100% areas. If you can link a source that has 100% details all the way up to the Origami Castle, great, but otherwise I cannot help with that. I can however make pretty much all other info for the other places in Paper Mario: The Origami King. Please give reccommendations/tasks to me as you see fit.
 * It literally means putting information in the page, and you don't need to make the pages yourself if you don't know much about the game (if that's what you're saying), and there is someone else creating the pages with lots of detail as we speak.
 * It was already on your userpage, but, |here here. DarkNight (talk) 21:54, July 22, 2020 (EDT)

Re: Scorching Sandpaper Desert
Okay, I'll try to create the Scorching Sandpaper Desert article next. 18:55, July 24, 2020 (EDT)
 * Yeah, but I'm pretty sure that is going to create it. He already has it in his sandbox.  00:59, July 25, 2020 (EDT)
 * Ah, okay. I can try doing some articles for the purple streamer islands instead. 01:03, July 25, 2020 (EDT)
 * You should do the Temple of Shrooms or Shogun Studios next. 01:04, July 25, 2020 (EDT)
 * Sure, I can try doing Shogun Studios. 02:24, August 21, 2020 (EDT)

Signature
You're only allowed two static images in your signature. 02:44, July 25, 2020 (EDT)
 * Fixed it. 12:18, July 25, 2020 (EDT)

About the flag related to a certain country famous for cheese, chocolate, army knives and houses
Thanks for helping out by uploading the Switzerland flag! 20:16, July 30, 2020 (EDT)
 * You're welcome! I left something on your talk page as well. 20:17, July 30, 2020 (EDT)

RE:About that proposal...
It's going to be implemented in the form of a list. Best not to give too much coverage to fan-made courses: a list can perfectly present the information Nintendo gave about them, such as descriptions, makers and IDs. 20:26, July 30, 2020 (EDT)
 * Ok, the proposal name didn't clarify it. 20:31, July 30, 2020 (EDT)
 * Are you going to do Super Mario Maker 2 as well, or just Super Mario Maker? 19:09, August 8, 2020 (EDT)
 * I'm sorry I didn't respond earlier, but I didn't see your message here. I am not aware of any fan SMM2 courses promoted by Nintendo, so I'm not currently planning on making a page for them. Perhaps there are some official Twitter posts or something out there that I can find with a quick search, but I imagine it would be quite difficult to level their amount to the sheer number of SMM1 courses that Nintendo promoted over time on multiple sites. EDIT: I looked up "#SuperMarioMaker2 @NintendoAmerica" on Twitter and scrolled until no more posts were loaded for me. It appears Nintendo hasn't done much to promote fan courses in this particular venue. 10:56, August 17, 2020 (EDT)
 * Edit conflict. Maybe you can merge them, because I saw a few on their Facebook (but you have to scroll all the way down). I also saw another one, but I don't know if it's official. (I also don't have the link.) 11:16, August 17, 2020 (EDT)
 * A-ha. I already found a couple courses made by notable game devs, such as the creators of Overcooked. I will start out a list in my sandbox with these findings, and you are free to contribute. Thanks a lot! 11:32, August 17, 2020 (EDT)

Water Vellumental Shrine
Sounds good! I will start on it right now. I may not be able to finish tonight but I will put it in my sandbox so I can finish it first thing tomorrow morning. 22:15, July 30, 2020 (EDT)
 * Ok, thanks! 22:16, July 30, 2020 (EDT)

Re: Friends?
I'll do it ASAP. -- 00:56, August 2, 2020 (EDT)
 * What's your friend userbox?
 * Here. 15:52, August 2, 2020 (EDT)

Re: Friends?
Hi, sorry for the late response, I have been somewhat busy as of late. Sure, we can be wiki friends if you want. I don't really have an userbox to share anymore though.--Mateo (talk) 18:26, August 5, 2020 (EDT)

Whoops
I didn't catch that Super Mario Maker 2 misinformation for Peachette, so thanks for that. ^^; 22:45, August 13, 2020 (EDT)
 * You're welcome! 22:46, August 13, 2020 (EDT)

Paper Macho Crater Crushers
The description is "Paper Macho Soldiers who dropped into Hotfoot Crater. They're tough, so do your best to stay cool under pressure!" Like I said in the talk page, it wouldn't really be good for the Paper Macho Parabomb page unless all of those were merged into a page titled "Paper Macho Crater Crushers. Also for future reference, all the collectible treasure descriptions are on the Musée Champignon page already.
 * Thanks. Just an FYI, when creating a new talk subject, press the + or the add discussion button, because it sometimes gets confusing. 16:58, August 17, 2020 (EDT)

RE: 2 Questions
Yes, maintenance edits like fixing broken links are allowed. 23:49, August 17, 2020 (EDT)


 * The image didn't show any pepper at all, just the fire, and the size didn't help either. It was also smaller than your source again (this is the original size). I'm not sure what device you're using but to get the original image, you need to tap/hold the image on the webpage and then tap the "Open image in new tab" option. 00:37, August 18, 2020 (EDT)
 * Oh, I held it until it said save image. 01:09, August 18, 2020 (EDT)

Yes. 00:12, August 19, 2020 (EDT)

Umm
I think u meant SMA4, not SMAS. As they are different games
 * Sorry, I get them mixed up. -_- 14:47, August 25, 2020 (EDT)

Infoboxes
Usually, the coding you need in order to use the infobox is displayed on the infobox page itself. For example, Template:Character-infobox shows the coding and explains the parameters, you just need to copy the coding to the page you want and fill out the parameters. All infobox templates are found at Category:Infobox templates. 12:37, August 29, 2020 (EDT)
 * Ok, thanks. 12:38, August 29, 2020 (EDT)
 * That aside... What is Template:Character/Species-infobox? Was the creation discussed? 12:40, August 29, 2020 (EDT)
 * created an unimplemented proposal. 12:42, August 29, 2020 (EDT)
 * I missed that, then. Did you check to make sure she wasn't already planning on doing it herself? 12:44, August 29, 2020 (EDT)
 * That was four months ago. 12:46, August 29, 2020 (EDT)
 * It's typically a good idea to ask to enact someone else's proposal, even if it has been a while since it was proposed. -- 13:19, August 29, 2020 (EDT)

Ok, I'll do that next time. 13:22, August 29, 2020 (EDT)
 * Yeah, I was still planning to, I'd just been busy is all. I've proposed a lot this year, so I just hadn't gotten around to it yet. Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 15:09, August 29, 2020 (EDT)
 * Oh, since you're online, could you fix it, because most of it is copied from various pages. 15:11, August 29, 2020 (EDT)

Re: MarioJc reverted edits
A daily occurence. Get used to it!

He reverts anything and everything!

04:22, September 1, 2020 (EDT)
 * I'm just asking why he did it. 10:02, September 1, 2020 (EDT)
 * Actually, I just looked at his edit summary for thr first time right after I responded. :p 10:04, September 1, 2020 (EDT)

RE:Are you
Depends on which one of us gets around to it first. 23:55, September 1, 2020 (EDT)
 * Just like what I said earlier. Though feel free to do other maintenance on the page. 14:26, September 2, 2020 (EDT)

RE:Thx
Oh, there's still more coming, believe me. But you're welcome anyways. 11:15, September 4, 2020 (EDT)

Re:Ripping Sprites
I use Switch Toolbox to rip sprites from Origami King and Color Splash. It’s a very useful tool. 00:45, September 8, 2020 (EDT)
 * Yeah, it's free and open source. You can download it here, and there's an easy way to update without needing to reinstall anything. 11:30, September 8, 2020 (EDT)
 * Windows should have a default method for unzipping ZIP files. If it doesn't work, use 7-Zip. 18:15, September 8, 2020 (EDT)

RE: Hey
That would be KJR-8NK-PMG. Thanks for inquiring. 14:00, September 13, 2020 (EDT)

Reporting
You don't need to put a report on the admin noticeboard right away if someone is not being sensible. Usually minor stuff like that filename change would warrant a message on their talk page at the least. It's only necessary to put a report if that person is straight-up vandalising pages or if they keep doing what they have been told to stop.


 * Yes, that page should only be used for serious vandals which need to be blocked asap. The changing of filename in this case wasn't so serious as to warrant a ban straight away, nor was it clear that the user joined with the intention of vandalising (it could've been an inexperienced editor making a genuine mistake). Thank you for looking out for the wiki though, DarkNight! We really appreciate it.


 * 10:32, September 22, 2020 (EDT)
 * Ok, thanks! 14:49, September 22, 2020 (EDT)

RE: proposal notice
Rule's been added after I brought it up with the other admins.

The signature switch shouldn't have the |- and you forgot to close it with }} 00:26, September 25, 2020 (EDT)
 * Ok, thank you! (I'll fix it now) 00:29, September 25, 2020 (EDT)

Both pumpkin Piranha Plants are also too tall; they should be 35px in height or less. 00:31, September 25, 2020 (EDT)

Re: Friends
Sure, i'd love to be friends! Ro money (talk) 18:43, September 28, 2020 (EDT) userbox is

SM3DAS edit
Excuse me? Mario doesn't use sprites in SM64 (aside from his life counter). He uses a model. Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 22:48, September 28, 2020 (EDT)
 * Sorry, I get those confused, as I'm not a "ripping" person. 22:49, September 28, 2020 (EDT)