User talk:Cosmic Flare

Kart Images
Hey, the art in the infoboxes for kart pages, for example, Standard MR, should be an image of just the kart itself, unless said image does not exist. In this case, the image does exist, so please stop changing it and other similar pages. However, you can include the artwork of characters in the kart in a gallery on the page. 11:48, 10 July 2017 (EDT)

Warning
12:05, 10 July 2017 (EDT)

Last Warning
You are still ignoring what I said above. Continue to do so and you will be blocked. 12:34, 22 July 2017 (EDT)
 * For a different issue, the course articles infoboxes should have the image of their first appearance, as their later appearances are covered in later sections with the relevant images and coverage. 13:30, 22 July 2017 (EDT)

Banisher
The only "resemblance" the Banisher has to the other karts is that it looks like a character. Piranha Prowler and the Bowser Bike would also be classified similarly if that were the case, and it's not. 18:27, 4 August 2017 (EDT)
 * The exact way the head with the two lumped-up eyes and no lower jaw actually does make it look pretty similar, in my opinion. 17:31, 4 August 2017 (CT)
 * The point being, does Dry Bones bear a resemblance to Yoshi or Birdo? No. 18:35, 4 August 2017 (EDT)
 * Yes? The head shape is strikingly similar, with that large nose and twin lumped eyeholes. Yoshi was initially intended to be a type of Koopa, after all. 17:46, 4 August 2017 (CT)

Italics
Hey, just to let you know when writing game titles, they should be italicized. This is done by typing two apostrophes on both sides of the name. For example  becomes Mario Kart. 18:09, 13 August 2017 (EDT)

Unnecessary changes
I don't know what you're trying to accomplish with switching the images around in the kart infoboxes, specifically for Standard Kart, but there really is no reason to change them. If you're trying to see how the images look in the infoboxes, just look at the image itself, no need to swap it out. 11:49, 17 August 2017 (EDT)
 * There is especially no need to edit war over the infobox pictures either. As Alex said, changing them accomplishes nothing, so just leave them be, as all you're doing is flooding the recent changes with useless edits.

Karts brought back
Aren't karts brought back supposed to be images of their first instead of later appearances. User|Cosmic Flare
 * If their later appearance is a better image and shows the most recent appearance, then we use that. 15:31, 17 August 2017 (EDT)

OK. Thanks. User|Cosmic Flare

Standard MR
Also, the reason why the Standard MR's handling is its weak stat is because it is the lowest number. User|Cosmic Flare

Userboxes
All info here. The coding for my friend box is:  16:23, 17 August 2017 (EDT)

All right, thanks. :D User|Cosmic Flare

It worked, but the image just say. I typed the code properly. What did I do wrong? User|Cosmic Flare

Hello! To fix that, I believe you would need to add  in between the word "code" and the image. Also, you should sign you comments by adding  at the end of it, which would link to your userpage and add a timestamp at the end. You can also create a personalized signature by following the tutorial on Help:Signature and the rules on Signatures. -- 16:39, 17 August 2017 (EDT)

RE:Standard MR
Most of the Mario Kart DS images you can locate at Gallery:Mario Kart DS. I'm assuming you mean this image of the title screen and this image of the sprite model. Both are fine to add to the gallery, imo. I don't know what you mean by the second point. Standard MR already has handling as its weakest stat. 16:45, 17 August 2017 (EDT) Alex 95, I added the Standard MR sprite, but when I got back on Standard MR, The title screen of Mario was added in the gallery. Did you add that in? User|Cosmic Flare
 * I did. Saw you were having trouble with coding. 17:07, 17 August 2017 (EDT)

OK then. Thanks for the help. User| Cosmic Flare
 * No, but Mario's image could probably be swapped with the image of just the Standard MR itself. 17:52, 17 August 2017 (EDT)

Ok, I'll do that now. User|Cosmic Flare Alex95, I tried to swap Mario's image with the Standard MR itself, and it disappeared! What happened? What did I do? :O User|Cosmic Flare
 * Fixed it. When plugging images into a gallery, you have to omit the usual image coding. Just the file name and the type (i.e "StandardKartMR.png") will do. 18:00, 17 August 2017 (EDT)

All right, thanks. User|Cosmic Flare
 * Additionally, to avoid making too many edits and flooding the Recent Changes with the same page, hit the "Show preview" button to check your work and keep editing. Once you're satisfied, then you hit "Save page". 18:05, 17 August 2017 (EDT)

OK, thanks for that. I'll remember it next time. :D User|Cosmic Flare

Standard WL
Alex95, I am trying to create a gallery with images of the Standard WL, (most for them on the page Waluigi Pinball 1. How do I create a gallery? 2. Is a gallery needed for the Standard WL page? 3. Can you help me? User|Cosmic Flare


 * 1) To make a gallery, you type  . "<>" inputs a code that the wiki reads and turns it into what is requested.
 * 2) Probably not.
 * 3) Already did :)

18:40, 17 August 2017 (EDT)

Previewing your edits
I just wanted to remind you that you can click "Show preview" to preview your edits before saving them. That way, you can avoid stuff like this. In the event that a mistake slips through anyway, mark the correction(s) as minor. 18:38, 17 August 2017 (EDT)

You're still doing this. I'll say it again: Use the preview button to double check your edits before you make them. That way, you do not clutter edit histories and the recent changes page with useless edits. 20:07, 31 August 2017 (EDT)

Standard Karts Stats in Mario Kart DS
The standard karts stats in Mario Kart DS, isn't it supposed to be the highest number the strongest? For example, the Standard RB's strong stat is speed because it is the highest and drift being weakest because it is the lowest. User|Cosmic Flare
 * Yes. 19:23, 31 August 2017 (EDT)

So is highest number being its strongest and so on? Cosmic Flare
 * Yep. 19:27, 31 August 2017 (EDT)

So does that mean the Standard Karts in Mario Kart DS has to be changed to its highest and weak stat? Cosmic Flare
 * Looking at the Standard Kart pages, they already appear to be marked correctly. 19:32, 31 August 2017 (EDT)

Gold Mantis
I found a sprite for the Gold Mantis. How do I upload it? Cosmic Flare
 * Special:Upload. Be sure to fill out the about file template and categorize correctly. 19:37, 31 August 2017 (EDT)

Ok, well, having problems. How to get the image for you. Step 1. Type in Mario kart ds gold mantis sprite. Step 2. Click on the second image of Gold Mantis. Step 3. Look at the 5th image. Final Step. Upload it. You are welcome! :D Cosmic Flare

OK, I am really stuck here. Please help. Cosmic Flare
 * Is this the image you're talking about? 20:16, 31 August 2017 (EDT)

Yep, that's the one. What's the source URL name? Cosmic Flare
 * Just call the image something like "Gold Mantis Sprite" and list the source as http://www.guiasnintendo.com. 20:21, 31 August 2017 (EDT)
 * First you have to save the image and then you have to upload it directly to the wiki. 20:26, 31 August 2017 (EDT)

Thanks Cosmic Flare
 * Good attempt with the upload. Here's some information to help your future uploads:

20:35, 31 August 2017 (EDT)
 * Please go over these templates again before you continue uploading images, thanks. 14:27, 4 September 2017 (EDT)

User templates
How do I create a template, like some users? Cosmic Flare
 * User:Cosmic Flare/sig
 * Saw you add your signature to your page, but you first have to create it. Click that link, create your signature (and make sure it fits in the sigbox below), then go into your preferences under "Signature" include User:Cosmic Flare/sig into the box.
 * 20:41, 31 August 2017 (EDT)

Please give me some steps on how to create my template. Cosmic Flare
 * Everything you need to know about your signature would be here. 13:12, 1 September 2017 (EDT)

Standard Kart
Is Mario's standard kart artwork in Mario Kart DS supposed to be Mario with the Standard MR? Cosmic Flare

Photo Editor
So Alex 95, I edited Mario's standard kart to make it look like Luigi's standard kart. It said for the Standard LG, Standard PC, Standard YS, Standard TD, Standard DK, Standard WR, Standard BW, Standard DS, Standard DB, Standard WL, Standard RB and Standard SG to match the image for the Standard MR. Should I add it in as its image or in the gallery? Cosmic Flare
 * No. The images should be of ripped models, not an edited variant of the Standard MR image.
 * Also, yes to the above question, I didn't see that earlier. Since the other images surrounding it in the gallery are of the character and their kart, Mario's should be the same. 12:40, 1 September 2017 (EDT)

All right, but there are no existing images for Standard LG, Standard PC, Standard YS, Standard TD, Standard DK, Standard BW, Standard WR, Standard DB, Standard DS, Standard WL, Standard RB and Standard SG ripped models. Only the artworks. Cosmic Flare
 * Yeah, someone's going to have to get around to that later :P 12:49, 1 September 2017 (EDT)

By the way, can't anyone make a ripped model of their standard karts. Cause really no one stands a chance here. Cosmic Flare
 * I'm not seeing any on Model's Resource, so it may be a while. 15:38, 1 September 2017 (EDT)

Yeah, but it would look like their standard karts, but they are used by Mario. And besides, this is the best I can do, Alex 95. Cosmic Flare
 * Sorry. Fan-made images are not allowed for official content. 15:42, 2 September 2017 (EDT)

All right, but I don't know how to make ripped models for them. Unless it could have been the artwork of Mario with the Standard Kart, to match the others. Until then, The conjunction has no reason to be there cause there are no existing images for their standard karts. Cosmic Flare
 * There are some users here that are capable of ripping models, but that will be done some other time. By "conjunction", I assume you mean the template. The purpose of that is to let others know that additional images need to be uploaded, because there aren't any uploaded.  15:49, 2 September 2017 (EDT)

Three things: 1. How are those users who make the ripped models? 2. Are they making them now? 3. If not, when are they going to make them so we can remove the template? Cosmic Flare 15:58, 2 September 2017 (EDT) Also, why are fan-made images not allowed to be on this wiki? I am just trying to help. :C Cosmic Flare
 * 1) I don't know everyone who can, but it might be best to make a post about it in the Wiki Collaborations board on our forums.
 * 2) Not to my knowledge, no.
 * 3) Please be patient. For stuff like this, it's usually done once someone feels like they have the time to do so.
 * In terms of dealing with official content, we should show official content. Fan-made stuff is usually subjective or poorly done. It's just better for everyone to not have to deal with those problems and stick to official material. 16:06, 2 September 2017 (EDT)

Mario Kart DS talk
So, did you know, that I added in some images in the gallery for the B Dasher. And the weight on the kart is close to 7, not 8. But don't worry, I fixed it long time ago.

Next, and I'm going to be funny, that red plumber's standard kart and also his brother's standard kart, shouldn't they share the same stats. But what the hey? And, I think that Mario and Luigi should have their karts a palette swap of each. Cosmic Flare
 * Starting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, Mario & Luigi's karts have almost never shared the same stats. 14:12, 3 September 2017 (EDT)

A thing about, and I'm going to be funny again, a pink princess and a orange princess in Mario Kart DS, and along with a monkey, why do they have high drift? Oh, and also Mario's old nemesis and Toad both of them top drift, but still.Cosmic Flare So, what is your favourite kart and character combination in Mario Kart DS? Mine is Wario in the Egg 1. Cosmic Flare
 * I haven't played the game that much. 14:08, 4 September 2017 (EDT)

REALLY!!! :O :O :O Cosmic Flare Also, something I wanted to asked. The image for the karts (except the B Dasher, Egg 1, ROB-BLS and ROB-LGS) are they supposed to be the screenshots or models? Cosmic Flare Also, someone changed the Standard MR image to the artwork instead of the model. Should I change it back? Cosmic Flare

Sprites and models
The characters sprites and models, should I add in Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Bowser, Wario, Waluigi, Daisy, Dry Bones, R.O.B. and Shy Guy's models for Mario Kart DS? Cosmic Flare
 * If you're going to upload those, don't forget to follow the instructions given above. 15:18, 3 September 2017 (EDT)

Reminder
You've already received an aboutfile reminder and image category reminder above for not going through, please follow instructions that are outlined above before you continue to upload images that have broken aboutfile coding and please remember to categorize your images properly, it's a hassle for others to fix broken templates for you. Thank you! 15:09, 14 September 2017 (EDT)

Warning
It's still taking your three or more edits to add a single image to a gallery despite being constantly reminded (both formally and informally) how to avoid this. What part of "use the preview button" don't you understand? 15:28, 14 September 2017 (EDT)