MarioWiki:Featured articles



The featured articles of the wiki are articles that represent the best SMW has to offer. This is not a way to showcase the articles of your favorite characters, items, or the like.

Featured Articles
See the articles' nomination discussions below.
 * Yoshi (on 17:03, December 19th, 2006 (EST))

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Nominated Articles Meeting the Requirement to be Featured
Articles must still be on list a week after being posted (see below) to be moved to the queue list or become a featured article immediately, depending on the queue.


 * Mario Kart DS (at 09:29, 26 December 2006 (EST))

What makes a featured article?
So just what makes a featured article? Well, we've prepared a list just in case someone should ask that, and it is as follows.

An article must...


 * 1) ...be well written and detailed
 * 2) ...be unbiased, non-point of view
 * 3) ...be sourced with all available sources and appearances
 * 4) ...be stylized fairly nicely
 * 5) ...not be tagged with any sort of improvement tags (i.e., )
 * 6) ...not have a reasonable amount of red links; use common sense
 * 7) ...have a complete, detailed biography if it's a character article
 * 8) ...not have been previously featured

How to nominate:


 * 1) First, nominate an article you find is worthy of featured status, putting it at the bottom of the list below; see criteria above.
 * 2) Others will object to the nomination if they disagree that the article is good enough; they will then supply reasons for doing so, and ways to improve the article (errors, style, organization, images, notability, sources).
 * 3) Supporters can adjust the article until the objectors (with reasonable objections) are satisfied.
 * 4) The article is placed on the featured article list and added to the front page queue.
 * 5) Also, if, at least a week after the article's nomination, that article has 5 supports and no objections, it will be added the queue, and will be officially known as a "featured article".

How to vote:


 * 1) Before doing anything, be sure to read the article completely, keeping a sharp eye out for mistakes.
 * 2) Afterwards, compare the article to the criteria listed above, and then either support or object the article's nomination.
 * 3) If you object, please supply concrete reasons for doing so, and how it can be improved.
 * 4) As stated above, any objections will be looked upon by the nominator, supporters, and anyone willing to improve the article, and action will be taken to please the objectors.
 * 5) Once all objectors' complaints have been solved (or the article has 5 supports and no objections after at least a week), the article will be added to the queue and be officially known as a "featured article".

PLACE THIS WHEN YOU NOMINATE: ====Support====
 * 1) Supporter

Oppose

 * 1) Opposer

Comments
ADD This To the top of Every Nominee's article:

Support

 * 1) 3D, Chain Chomp Fan! That article is, indeed, one that could, and should, become a FA. It has a section from about every game, pics, descriptions...
 * 2) Paper Jorge
 * 3) Definently a featured article.
 * 1) Definently a featured article.
 * 1) Definently a featured article.

Oppose

 * 1) – not enough info in the appearances section.
 * 2) Son of Suns: Strong Oppose. See Comments section below.
 * 3) Changed. There are more articles more deserving
 * 4) The Yoshi page is MUCH better. User:Bentendo
 * 5) User: YoshiFan

Comments
I weakly oppose because 1-2 sentences per game won't cut it. 4-5 sentences will, so someone please expand the article and I'll support. 18:33, 11 December 2006 (EST)

Objections: 1) Facts: I’ve never seen a Chain Chomp fall asleep as stated in the intro. Some one should confirm that for me =). 2) Organization of Sections: Instead of listing all the characteristics of the Chain Chomp in the intro, we should create a Characteristics section. The Appearances section should also be separated into a Major Appearances and a Minor Appearances section, so games with only a sentence of info can be combined. We could also create a Sub-Species section briefly describing and listing the sub-species of the Chain Chomp. Some of the games only talk about the sub-species, even though this article is specifically about Chain Chomps. Also, for some reason, the Cameo section comes before the Mario Superstar Baseball section. 3) Needs expansion. For example, in the Super Mario RPG section, the enemy known as “Chomp” is not even mentioned. This section should state the location of Chomps, the properties of Chomps, and the special attacks of Chomps. This is the same for the Paper Mario section, which for some reason is part of the Super Mario 64 section. (Also, the Super Mario 64 section has a sentence fragment in it.) Other game sections could also be expanded, as not all Chomps act exactly the same from game to game. 4) Extremely poor grammar overall. -- Son of Suns


 * I can answer your question about the sleeping Chain Chomps. There's a Chain Chomp sleeping in Whomp's Fortress. If you walk by it to quickly, it'll wake up. After a while, it'll fall asleep again. I imagine that's what the author is referring to. Wanderingshadow 11:47, 12 December 2006 (EST)


 * Wasn't that a Piranha Plant? -- Son of Suns
 * Yes, those, indeed, Piranha Plants. They look like them, act like them, are rooted in place, and even make a wilting noise when killed (as in New SMB). 3D

You don't remember when Chain Chomps sleep? In the MP series and the Sports series? Oh well fine I guess your right. Its just that Yoshi is just too common and people who come here look up info on Mario characters/items/etc they don't know much about. Do you really think somebody wants to know about Yoshi when pretty much every, even non-Mario fans know him?

Support

 * 1) User:YoshiFan
 * 2)  Yoshi  626 [[Image:Egg.PNG|20px]]
 * 3) Paper Jorge
 * 1) Paper Jorge
 * 1) Paper Jorge

Oppose

 * 1) Son of Suns - See Comments section.
 * 2) - a little too obvious we need someone more out there like Chain Chomp

Comments
Hmmm... this is great! I was just about to start a HUGE edit on him.

Kind of obvious, right?

Objections: Most of this article is just lists and images without much real content. Here are some places to improve upon: 1) Facts: What is the evidence that Mario Bros. takes place in Brooklyn? 2) Expansion: Overall, the Biography section could be expanded. Not every adventure has to be chronicled (although they could for absolute completeness), but major life events should be explained (such as the time Mario almost turned into a Bean!). A personality section could be added, as well as an occupation and hobbies section. A relationship section may also help, giving us insight into Mario’s relationships with other characters. 3) Organization of Sections: To follow the precedent made by other in-universe articles, all information about out-of-universe conception and creation by Shigeru Miyamoto should be placed in a separate section. A lot of the introduction could go into this section. Also information from the other media should be separated into different sections, as they present different representations of Mario (such as Mario’s full name being Mario Mario, which can only be inferred in the games and is only canonical in the Super Mario Bros. movie). -- Son of Suns

Huh, I think I took care of all your comments. The last one I COULD work on, but I'm not an expert on media. I did chronicle every one of Mario's adventures and even included sections where he was a damsel. I also added a relationship section with all other B8 characters. Any more suggestions?

It's cool! It's long! And he's the one who this wiki's about! His biography section is 90% complete if not, complete...why not him being FA? Paper Jorge

I have to ask: what's wrong with an "obvious" article being an FA? Having a well-known topic thoroughly explained on the wiki is a great thing, not a bad thing. There may well be some strange fact about the topic that someone didn't know about at first. 18:51, 29 December 2006 (EST)

Support

 * 1) I really like the Bowser Jr.!! -
 * 2) Son of Suns
 * 3)  Yoshi  626 [[Image:Egg.PNG|20px]]

Support

 * 1) Looks very clean!-
 * 2) Good job! -  Yoshi  626 [[Image:Egg.PNG|20px]]
 * 3) WHO NEEDS A NINTENDO GUIDE?! WE HAVE THIS!
 * 4) Son of Suns
 * 1) Son of Suns

Oppose

 * 1) Weak Oppose: Son of Suns - See Comments below.

Comments
Yes, I have solely worked on this article recently. But, I believe I have covered all aspects of the game in great detail. 15:57, 22 December 2006 (EST)

A very good article. However, I think a couple of additions need to be made before this article will be complete. There should probably be an items section, how items work, and a list of available items with a short description. An abilities or racing techniques section should also be added, including such techniques as mini-turbos, snaking, and drafting. Lastly, something should be said about the emblems players can create for their karts. -- Son of Suns

Nice changes Wayoshi. I now give this article my full support. -- Son of Suns

Support

 * 1) Son of Suns
 * 2)  Yoshi  626 [[Image:Egg.PNG|20px]]

Support

 * 1) User:YoshiFan
 * 2) User:Smashgoom202
 * 1) User:Smashgoom202

Oppose

 * 1) Son of Suns: If this article is going to be split in two after the Wario Wiki is created, we should wait to see what this article we be like after the split. A lot of content may be removed. Until that template is removed after the arrival of the Wario Wiki, this cannot be a featured article.

Comments

 * This Article Is THE BEST! though it could've waited till next month.For there are too many good works on here.

Support

 * 1) The article was described on the discussion page as "exemplar for PipeProject:Big Eight". I don't see why this couldn't be featured.Waluigi Freak 99 11:50, 29 December 2006 (EST)

Oppose

 * No, he's too short, expand a little farther. Better articles deserve FA stats. Look at Yoshi for a real example.
 * 1) -See opposition section below.
 * 1) -See opposition section below.

Comments
About the "too short" vote: There's a difference between Waluigi and Yoshi. Yoshi was made in 1991; Waluigi in 2000. Therefore, there's less to write about Waluigi.Waluigi Freak 99 18:01, 29 December 2006 (EST)
 * Dude there are better articles. You just nominated this because hes your favorite not Quallity

Yes, you are correct. He basically has no history, other than his appearance in sports games. I CAN give you my support, but you might want to improve upon these areas;


 * Overall, I think his biography could be expanded a little. Break his biography into even smaller sections using === === . Try to model it after the Mario or Yoshi articles.
 * The article has a LOTTA fan speculation. I'm not saying remove it all, but atleast remove the more ridiculous ones.
 * It could use a gallery or atleast more pics.

On PP:BE, Yoshi is the exemplar article, not Waluigi. 22:12, 29 December 2006 (EST)


 * WarioLoaf, please do not bring my ties to Waluigi into this. That has 'nothing to do with this.  I've been away for a while.  I returned and nominated him, before seeing articles such as Yoshi.


 * By the way, Knife, I know how to break an article into smaller sections. I'm not a n00b like everyone thinks I am.  I've been here for months.


 * Wayoshi, I was talking about your comment back months ago, which I now see is outdated.


 * Knife, about the fan speculation, a lot of it is necessary to the article. Waluigi's relationship with Wario is important information to cover.  Waluigi's possible ties to the Wrecking Crew is important information to cover.  Waluigi's possible motives for going after Luigi is important information to cover.Waluigi Freak 99 09:09, 30 December 2006 (EST)

"Many fans were sad when a baby version of Waluigi did not appear in Yoshi's Island DS, although Baby Wario did. Some were also upset with Waluigi's absence in Super Mario 64 DS."

That is pure speculation. This isn't a wiki for opinions. Heck, some people wanted a Baby Daisy or a Baby Toad (weird I know). Again, in SM64 DS some people wanted other charcters in there. But why should Waluigi be speculated about?

Archived Nominations
The following is kept for historical record only and should not be edited.

Support

 * 1) Clearly one of our best articles to offer, majorly rewritten by Son of Suns in October.
 * 2) Son of Suns
 * 3) Wanderingshadow 11:38, 12 December 2006 (EST)
 * 4) Strong Support
 * 5) H  K  Mhm. A goody, this one is. Severely well written.
 * 6) I see a quote isn't needed, and it can be over-looked! fantastic article!
 * 7) Same as WarioLoaf! 3D
 * 8) Ninety3tigers 20:12, 12 December 2006 (EST)Nice article
 * 9) YoshiFan, good article
 * 10)  Yoshi  626 [[Image:Egg.PNG|20px]] 02:20, 17 December 2006 (EST)

Comments
I'm not opposing, but I'm noticing the only supporter and therefore the creator the idea for the nomination has 'Yoshi' in his username.

Nothing personal but I just think Wayoshi nominated Yoshi because it is his favorite "character". Read the top. I know you didn't but still. Yoshi is thoroughly expanded and and explained, but... this isn't 100% determined on length. If thats true, I would've nominated Jump. I'm not opposing or supporting though.

Needs a good quote

Quotes aren't always necessary. Besides, I don't think Yoshi has ever said anything in English, barring SM64. This article has info on his appearances, his characteristics, and his abilities. Much work went into this article and I commemorate SoS for that. Definitely FA worthy.

I wouldn't exactly call "It's a-me, Mario!" one of the best quotes in the world either. It's just a signature phrase he says when you pick him in Mario Kart or something. I'm going over to Yoshi to put "Yoshi!" on there right now. -

Well its a catchphrase and is more than disserving.

I put the Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour quote. It's just a cool quote and long! Paper Jorge