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==Add a ''New Pages'' template to the main page==
==Add a ''New Pages'' template to the main page==
{{SettledTPP}}
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{{ProposalOutcome|failed|0-3-0-9|don't add}}
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There is one thing that everyone sees when they enter the MarioWiki: The main page. The page is organized and includes trivia, the best articles on the site, news etc. However, under the Did You Know? template there is a large amount of empty space, a perfect place for a new template. The template that I am proposing is a template that, whenever a new page is created, the template will be updated containing a short 1-3 sentence paragraph summarizing the start of the page, preferably took directly from the page. The template would be called {{fake link|New Pages}}. [[User Talk:Porplemontage#Main page template|This idea was approved by Porplemontage]]. This template would be a auto-comfimed only regularly updated template like the {{tem|News}} template where, whenever a new page is published, a brief summery with a link to the article will be added as the top bullet, as shown above. The rules of this template would be the following:
There is one thing that everyone sees when they enter the MarioWiki: The main page. The page is organized and includes trivia, the best articles on the site, news etc. However, under the Did You Know? template there is a large amount of empty space, a perfect place for a new template. The template that I am proposing is a template that, whenever a new page is created, the template will be updated containing a short 1-3 sentence paragraph summarizing the start of the page, preferably took directly from the page. The template would be called {{fake link|New Pages}}. [[User Talk:Porplemontage#Main page template|This idea was approved by Porplemontage]]. This template would be a auto-comfimed only regularly updated template like the {{tem|News}} template where, whenever a new page is published, a brief summery with a link to the article will be added as the top bullet, as shown above. The rules of this template would be the following:
*When a new page is published, a brief 1-3 sentence paragraph summarizing the start of the page, preferably took directly from the start of the page, will be used as a bullet point on the template. (Model A only) The page's main image will be pictured in a maximum 150px image.
*When a new page is published, a brief 1-3 sentence paragraph summarizing the start of the page, preferably took directly from the start of the page, will be used as a bullet point on the template. (Model A only) The page's main image will be pictured in a maximum 150px image.
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:::we don't have the budget for that. we need more money! {{User:Obsessive Mario Fan/sig}} 13:16, April 1, 2020 (EDT)
:::we don't have the budget for that. we need more money! {{User:Obsessive Mario Fan/sig}} 13:16, April 1, 2020 (EDT)
:::: "We've got to have... money!" - [[User:AwdryFan1997|AwdryFan1997]]
:::: "We've got to have... money!" - [[User:AwdryFan1997|AwdryFan1997]]
:::::You'll have to contend with Fandom & Sonic Retro. {{User|SONIC123CDMANIA+&K(B&ATSA)}} 09:52, December 20, 2022 (CST)


==New Paper Mario==
==New Paper Mario==
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:''Smash'' coverage is a [[MarioWiki:Proposals/Archive/56|majorly polarizing]] aspect of this wiki, so if you're going to seriously suggest that we undo all that progress we've made toward limiting our ''Smash'' coverage in favor of treating the series as full-on ''Mario'' titles and fully covering it then you'd better be ready for the floodgates to open. I, for one, vehemently oppose. I'd rather do the exact opposite and get rid of our non-''Mario'' coverage of ''Smash'' (or spin it off to a new wiki or something). I posted several comments on that proposal I just linked explaining why, but I think [[MarioWiki:Proposals/Archive/56#Glowsquid's_comment|Glowsquid's comment]] sums it up better. {{User:7feetunder/sig}} 11:06, April 12, 2022 (EDT)
:''Smash'' coverage is a [[MarioWiki:Proposals/Archive/56|majorly polarizing]] aspect of this wiki, so if you're going to seriously suggest that we undo all that progress we've made toward limiting our ''Smash'' coverage in favor of treating the series as full-on ''Mario'' titles and fully covering it then you'd better be ready for the floodgates to open. I, for one, vehemently oppose. I'd rather do the exact opposite and get rid of our non-''Mario'' coverage of ''Smash'' (or spin it off to a new wiki or something). I posted several comments on that proposal I just linked explaining why, but I think [[MarioWiki:Proposals/Archive/56#Glowsquid's_comment|Glowsquid's comment]] sums it up better. {{User:7feetunder/sig}} 11:06, April 12, 2022 (EDT)
::I mean I have relocated a lot of the content elsewhere (user page could point in the right direction), but I'm infamous around NIWA, so that's a problem when it comes to directly connecting it to Mario Wiki. Know what I mean? [[User:Results May Vary|Results May Vary]] ([[User talk:Results May Vary|talk]]) 11:20, April 12, 2022 (EDT)
::I mean I have relocated a lot of the content elsewhere (user page could point in the right direction), but I'm infamous around NIWA, so that's a problem when it comes to directly connecting it to Mario Wiki. Know what I mean? [[User:Results May Vary|Results May Vary]] ([[User talk:Results May Vary|talk]]) 11:20, April 12, 2022 (EDT)
:::Can't say I do know what you mean about your alleged "infamy". It's not a good excuse for dumping the content here regardless. {{User:7feetunder/sig}} 12:39, April 12, 2022 (EDT)
::::Yeah I just meant if the SSB coverage issue were brought up again, the current solution to it might not be ideal as it not a full replication of the Mario Wiki style. This is because it's a Miraheze wiki (I can't afford to host wikis anymore) and I don't plan to move it off or try & have it inducted in NIWA or be hosted by Grifkuba (long story). That's why I figured the representation of casual SSB within NIWA would mainly be done from the Mario Wiki itself. [[User:Results May Vary|Results May Vary]] ([[User talk:Results May Vary|talk]]) 12:53, April 12, 2022 (EDT)
== Film infobox ==
Hey, I think it's time we develop an infobox for movies, with the upcoming Mario movie and whatnot. I would make it myself but I get a little confused by how to make a template. Aside from having the details that already covered therein the article like director and cast, it could cover details like the movie's runtime, budget and box office, details that are not present in these types of articles. {{User:Paper Jorge/sig}}
:I put together {{tem|film infobox}} (based off {{tem|TV series infobox}}) as a start. --{{User:Porplemontage/sig}} 21:47, April 28, 2022 (EDT)
== April Fool's 2023 Idea. ==
I know what to do for April Fool's 2023 make it Sonic themed like I did [https://imgur.com/a/yDiCsZk here] {{User:NatsMario2011/sig}} 02:38, May 30, 2022 (EDT)
Updated on 05:50, May 30, 2022 (EDT)
:I do think we should wait for more ideas next year, see if new ideas crop up as we'll get more Mario games and whatnot. April Fools was just 2 months ago, after all. {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 04:14, May 30, 2022 (EDT)
::I want it to be Sonic because we [https://www.mariowiki.com/MarioWiki:BJAODN/April_Fool%27s_2017 something similar years ago] {{User:NatsMario2011/sig}} 05:46, May 30, 2022 (EDT)
:::As I said a few sections above, the staff decide on what to do for April Fools, and we start thinking about it around February-March. {{User:Swallow/sig}} 07:51, May 30, 2022 (EDT)
::::Okay {{User:NatsMario2011/sig}} 14:45, May 30, 2022 (EDT)
:::::Maybe We Can Use This Whem Mario And Sonic At The Olympic Games 2023 Comes Out {{User:NatsMario2011/sig}} 19:12, June 5, 2022 (EDT)
== That editing field... ==
I think several of us agree that the background we're using for editing is.... not the greatest. There has been proposed changes to it in our Discord channel, such as changing the images or removing it all together and simply having a blank background. I don't think it hurts to have a bit of flavor, but I wonder what images we should settle on before we fire a proposal. I also decided to at least have a discussion here just so people without a Discord and those editing the wiki DO get a chance to discuss any changes and whatnot. There are several group images I like to share below.
;Image 1
This is a good one since all major series stars are here. There's one issue: there's no alpha channel. ([https://www.mariowiki.com/index.php?title=User_talk:Koopa_con_Carne&diff=3599149&oldid=3581836 Yes Mario and Waluigi, I know you're disappointed, but don't blame Koopa con Carne this time, blame Nintendo]) However I do think we can resolve this easily, doesn't seem like a difficult job to remove it; we'll probably be editing the image anyway to wash it out for the sake of good contrast with what's more important, the functionality of the editing field). Other issues do include lack of bigger players like Daisy, Rosalina, and the powerups (but to be fair, we already have powerups scattered on the sidebar anyway). I would go for this one, but I'd really like Rosalina and Daisy on there. Can't have everything.
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[[File:Club Nintendo Characters Poster.png|800px]]
Here's a mockup I did for a potential new background
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="text-align: left; border: 0px; margin-top: 0.2em;{{#ifeq: {{{3|dumb}}} |smart|| width:{{{width|{{{3|100%}}}}}};}} max-width: {{{max_width|100%}}}; {{#if:{{{min_width|}}}|min-width: {{{min_width|}}}; |}}{{#if:{{{noborder|}}}||border: solid {{{border_size|1px}}} {{{border_color|silver}}};}}"
|-
! style="background-color: {{{color|#f2dfce}}}; text-align:center;" |Image that replaces the source image ([https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/marioeditbg.jpg yes it is a jpg] [[File:Paper Mario Dizzy.png]]) {{#if: {{{closer|{{{2|}}}}}}|&nbsp;— [[User:{{{closer|{{{2}}}}}}|{{{closer|{{{2}}}}}}]]}}
|-
| style="padding: 8px; background-color: {{{bg_color|white}}};" |
https://i.imgur.com/lW55tSf.png
|}
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="text-align: left; border: 0px; margin-top: 0.2em;{{#ifeq: {{{3|dumb}}} |smart|| width:{{{width|{{{3|100%}}}}}};}} max-width: {{{max_width|100%}}}; {{#if:{{{min_width|}}}|min-width: {{{min_width|}}}; |}}{{#if:{{{noborder|}}}||border: solid {{{border_size|1px}}} {{{border_color|silver}}};}}"
|-
! style="background-color: {{{color|#f2dfce}}}; text-align:center;" |Here is a mockup of the new background if we successfully replace it {{#if: {{{closer|{{{2|}}}}}}|&nbsp;— [[User:{{{closer|{{{2}}}}}}|{{{closer|{{{2}}}}}}]]}}
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| style="padding: 8px; background-color: {{{bg_color|white}}};" |
https://i.imgur.com/phFkPbp.png
|}
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="text-align: left; border: 0px; margin-top: 0.2em;{{#ifeq: {{{3|dumb}}} |smart|| width:{{{width|{{{3|100%}}}}}};}} max-width: {{{max_width|100%}}}; {{#if:{{{min_width|}}}|min-width: {{{min_width|}}}; |}}{{#if:{{{noborder|}}}||border: solid {{{border_size|1px}}} {{{border_color|silver}}};}}"
|-
! style="background-color: {{{color|#f2dfce}}}; text-align:center;" |And here's a source png with the background white removed. I'd rather we don't pad out the image with this white space and use css functions to arrange the image at the bottom, but I'm not a css wizard at all, I just know how to inspect element and stuff {{#if: {{{closer|{{{2|}}}}}}|&nbsp;— [[User:{{{closer|{{{2}}}}}}|{{{closer|{{{2}}}}}}]]}}
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| style="padding: 8px; background-color: {{{bg_color|white}}};" |
https://i.imgur.com/uG731lm.png
|}
;Image 2
This one is good too since it encompasses <s>the entire playable cast of the initial release of Strikers Battle League minus Donkey Kong</sub></s> a rich line up of Mario characters and powerups, but there's one issue: there's no alpha channel. Also, the lack of Donkey Kong should be an issue because we do cover the DK series in full so I feel Donkey Kong should have to be here. I figure a mockup would look pretty similar to the first attempt, so I'm not going to attempt it here.
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[[File:Mario characters group artwork.png|800px]]
;Image 3
And this last one does have the big benefit of an alpha channel, but it's held back by a more limited cast with no Wario despite their series being prominent part of MarioWiki.
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[[File:Mario group 2D.png|800px]]
As for the future, well, there might be new an improved group art, but as far as goes, the 2D stuff should be more future-proof than 3D. We really shouldn't be using GCN-era renders though, especially when those three images don't even belong in the same game as each other, and one isn't a stock image of Mario, but clearly identified as artwork from 2000s. Thanks, FLUDD.
Anyway, before I try carrying out a proposal, I'd like to see any more candidates for an editing field, and we can narrow down to a few, if any, so we don't overwhelm voters with all these options. Also suggestions for adjustments to the image is fine before I file it for a proposal. {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 03:51, May 30, 2022 (EDT)
===Comments for editing field===
Image 3 definitely {{User:NatsMario2011/sig}} 03:55, May 30, 2022 (EDT)
:Why do you think so? {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 03:55, May 30, 2022 (EDT)
:: Because it looks pretty {{User:NatsMario2011/sig}} 03:58, May 30, 2022 (EDT)
:::But it doesn't have WAAAAALuigi. {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 04:11, May 30, 2022 (EDT)
I'm of the sentiment that having an editing background is pretty pointless, particularly because any images would need to be transparent hard enough just to permit the editing text to be visible at all times. It just wouldn't look good to see, and as a result I don't see a reason to have another editing background that will have to be adjusted and be very faint to see. That being said, I think Image 1 looks the best, as it contains the primary cast of ''Mario''-related characters. {{User:PanchamBro/sig}} 04:14, May 30, 2022 (EDT)
:I like it because it adds a subtle accent (similar to the background in our proposals-space, as tacky as that one is) and it does help distinguish the field from the rest of the interface a bit. Our wiki looks, admittedly, plain and minimalist at points, but maybe an accent here will help it keep it a little more unique compared to other wikis aesthetics-wise. {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 04:19, May 30, 2022 (EDT)
::Now I changed my mind image 2 is good because of [[Mario Strikers: Battle League]] {{User:NatsMario2011/sig}} 04:21, May 30, 2022 (EDT)
I think Image 2 is pretty good, since it contains most of the major characters and enemies of the franchise, though I can rarely even see that edit background image. Most of the time, it's blocked by a ton of words. {{User:WildWario/sig}} 04:33, May 30, 2022 (EDT)
:It's definitely a good lineup but it just irritates me that DK is missing, and DK content takes up a big chunk of the wiki. {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 04:37, May 30, 2022 (EDT)
I'm personally in the "we don't need one at all" camp, but I'd prefer image 1. --{{User:Waluigi Time/sig}} 12:02, May 30, 2022 (EDT)
Hey, what if we combined the two? I could do that... -ChilliDaYoshi555
Because the opacity of image 2 was a concern in Bazooka Mario's original post, I'd like to inform everyone that Play Nintendo provides a version with an alpha channel, although it's smaller and has some shading dither:<br>[[File:PN Nintendo Online Calendar Creator 2021 char32.png|500px]]<br>{{User:Koopa con Carne/Sig}} 19:16, November 23, 2022 (EST)
:I'd personally choose the Play Nintendo version of image 2. [[User:Power Flotzo|Power Flotzo]] ([[User talk:Power Flotzo|talk]]) 17:36, November 25, 2023 (EST)
::Well, it looks like from my skin, the images have been removed all together. {{User:Mario/sig}} 17:40, November 25, 2023 (EST)
== List of every ''Mario Kart'' course? ==
I recently had an idea of creating a list article of every original course in the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]], with links to the games and courses’ respective articles. If this sounds like a good idea, let me know and I’d be happy to start it off. If this idea is rejected then that’s okay. This was signed by [[User:NintendoFan08|NintendoFan08]] 15:30, December 10, 2022 (EST)
:There's already a complete list of courses [[Mario_Kart_(series)#List_of_courses|here]]. --{{User:Waluigi Time/sig}} 15:32, December 10, 2022 (EST)
:Okay, my mistake. This was signed by [[User:NintendoFan08|NintendoFan08]] 18:31, December 10, 2022 (EST)
== New 2D ''Mario'' game leak ==
A new 2D ''Super Mario'' game has been leaked as of today.<ref>[https://youtu.be/amZAGUVvlnQ Mario’s Next Big 2023 Switch Game Has LEAKED & Ash Ketchum’s Voice Actors Retirement Announcement]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved 19 December 2022.</ref> The leak says that Mario, Luigi, Peach and Toad are the playable characters, Takashi Tesuka and Hiroyuki Kimora are producers, and it’s set to launch in 2023/2024. I’m not saying an article should be made yet because leaks aren’t enough for one, but just keep your eyes peeled for any information on this untitled ''Mario'' game. '''Yours truly, Princess Toadstoo-- I mean [[User:NintendoFan08|NintendoFan08]].''' 07:58, December 19, 2022 (EST)
:REALLY!? Any other details? {{User|SONIC123CDMANIA+&K(B&ATSA)}} 10:23, December 20, 2022 (CST)
::1) Unfortunately, no, none so far. 2) Is that sarcasm or a serious question? Not trying to be rude or accuse you of anything, just asking. '''Yours truly, Princess Toadstoo-- I mean [[User:NintendoFan08|NintendoFan08]].''' 09:52, December 27, 2022 (EST)
:::1) Sad. 2) That was a serious question. I was just excited. {{User|SONIC123CDMANIA+&K(B&ATSA)}} 11:13, January 04, 2023 (CST)
::::1) I know, right? 2) Okay. '''Yours truly, Princess Toadstoo-- I mean [[User:NintendoFan08|NintendoFan08]].''' 13:49, January 4, 2023 (EST)
:Well, [[Super Mario Bros. Wonder|the leaks were true]]. Time to close the discussion. '''''Yours truly, Princess Toadstoo-- I mean [[User:NintendoFan08|NintendoFan08]].''''' 11:40, June 24, 2023 (EDT)
== List of games by date link contains... malware?? ==
I was reading an article ([[Fliprus]] to be specific) and clicked on the link in the infobox that takes you to the [[list of games by date]] when my antivirus software aborted connection to due it being infected with "URL:Phishing". Was this a mistake, a hack or something else? An explanation would be greatly appreciated. '''Yours truly, Princess Toadstoo-- I mean [[User:NintendoFan08|NintendoFan08]].''' 09:56, December 27, 2022 (EST)
== New console ==
I heard there is a new console coming out in 2023-2024. {{User|SONIC123CDMANIA+&K(B&ATSA)}} 13:21, March 1, 2023 (CST)
:Do you have a reliable source for this? {{User:Swallow/sig}} 15:45, March 1, 2023 (EST)
::You can find many resources on google. I heard it from a friend, so I looked it up. All of them seem reliable. Of course, that is up to you to decide. {{User|SONIC123CDMANIA+&K(B&ATSA)}} 14:36, March 2, 2023 (CST)
:::This brings up a good question. 2 sections ago, NintendoFan08 talked of a new 2D Super Mario game within that same year period. Would this game be for this new console, if both turn out to be correct? {{User|SONIC123CDMANIA+&K(B&ATSA)}} 14:39, March 2, 2023 (CST)
::::IT'S REAL! NEWS ORGANIZATIONS ARE COVERING IT! LOOK ONLINE! {{User|SONIC123CDMANIA+&K(B&ATSA)}} 08:44, January 9, 2024 (CST)
:::::Third-party sources don't really count as official. It's safer to wait until info comes from Nintendo themselves. {{User:RetroNintendo2008/sig}} 11:18, January 9, 2024 (EST)
::::::Ok. {{User|SONIC123CDMANIA+&K(B&ATSA)}} 10:34, January 9, 2023 (CST)
== This is the best April Fools' joke the wiki has had ==
mario {{User:Koopa con Carne/Sig}} 04:22, April 1, 2023 (EDT)
:And THAT compliment is not an April Fools joke, right? {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 04:23, April 1, 2023 (EDT)
::indeed it's not a joke :3 {{User:Koopa con Carne/Sig}} 04:26, April 1, 2023 (EDT)
:::That's complete fact. Mario. --{{User:FanOfYoshi/sig}} 04:27, April 1, 2023 (EDT)
::::Awww, thanks! Mario. It was my idea, but we wouldn't have done it without encouragement and contributions from fellow staff! Mario. {{User:Mario/sig}} 04:29, April 1, 2023 (EDT)
:::::Would've been funnier if there was a mention of [[wikipedia:Supermarionation|Supermarionation]]. <span style="font-family:Mario Party 2/3 Textbox">[[User:RickTommy|RickTommy]] ([[User talk:RickTommy|talk]])</span> 06:15, April 1, 2023 (EDT)
::::::Check the nav template again! {{User:Mario/sig}} 13:11, April 1, 2023 (EDT)
:::::::It has Supermarionation. I checked. Also, it seems like this took Mario way too far. What's next, a Super Mario Multiverse wiki, with articles on everything Mario, official & unofficial? {{User|SONIC123CDMANIA+&K(B&ATSA)}} 09:16, April 10, 2023 (CST)
== DKC animation on Did You Know ==
: Quick update as Ron Rubin also came back to do Kaptain Scurvy for that fan animation. [[User:PrincessPeachFan|PrincessPeachFan]] ([[User talk:PrincessPeachFan|talk]]) 13:27, May 20, 2023 (EDT)
== elongated muskrat amirite xDDDD ==
Do we change all instances of the name "Twitter" to "X" in the wake of the site's rebranding? {{User:Koopa con Carne/Sig}} 18:08, July 29, 2023 (EDT)
:We should honestly first put these links through an archive. Every Twitter source in the future needs to be archived {{User:Mario/sig}} 20:51, July 29, 2023 (EDT)
== How weird! ==
It is unusual for the wiki to use Emojis, I found one on the microgame [[Apple Blaster]] --[[User:AJOMarioWiki|AJOMarioWiki]] ([[User talk:AJOMarioWiki|talk]]) 16:29, November 17, 2023 (EST)
Apparently the Microgame uses an apple ICON rather than the word apple in traditional WarioWare style so the editors used the emoji. But yes, the wiki does not use emojis at all otherwise.
P.S. Also, it might have been better to say this on the talk page of the article rather than the talk page of this one. {{User:Wonder Time!/sig}}
== Very funny.., VERY funny, guys… ==
That’s not sarcasm, I actually was almost convinced that the April Fool’s Joke was real for a second there. {{User:Wonder Time!/sig}}
Wonder Time!
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