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{{articleabout|including references to the ''Mario'' series found in other media|citing sources information, also known as referencing|[[MarioWiki:Citation Policy]]}} | {{articleabout|including references to the ''Mario'' series found in other media|citing sources information, also known as referencing|[[MarioWiki:Citation Policy]]}} | ||
'''MarioWiki:References''' is a guideline to help users decipher what is a [[:Category:References|reference]], and what is not. References are made quite frequently throughout different forms of media, be it [[Publication references|literary]], [[Film references|in a film]], or [[Video game references|in a game]]. Because [[Mario]] has become such a famous character, he – along with his [[Mario (series)|corresponding game series]] on occasion – is commonly referenced. The following content is designed to inform any and all users as to what will constitute a "reference" on this wiki. | '''MarioWiki:References''' is a guideline to help users decipher what is a [[:Category:References|reference]], and what is not. References are made quite frequently throughout different forms of media, be it [[Publication references|literary]], [[Film references|in a film]], or [[Video game references|in a game]]. Because [[Mario]] has become such a famous character, he – along with his [[Mario (series)|corresponding game series]] on occasion – is commonly referenced. The following content is designed to inform any and all users as to what will constitute a "reference" on this wiki. | ||
If you need further help deciphering what ''is'' and what ''isn't'' a "reference", please contact a [[MarioWiki:Administrators|Sysop]] or an experienced member of the Super Mario Wiki. | |||
==Guidelines== | ==Guidelines== | ||
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*A real life event that references the ''Mario'' series. (This applies solely to personal experiences. For example, if you were to see a license plate with "MARIO" embossed on it, this '''would not''' constitute a reference whatsoever.) | *A real life event that references the ''Mario'' series. (This applies solely to personal experiences. For example, if you were to see a license plate with "MARIO" embossed on it, this '''would not''' constitute a reference whatsoever.) | ||
==References to other games and references in later games== | |||
The sections '''References to other games''' and '''References in later games''' are sections located in game articles, and describe references made to past ''Mario'' games (or games in another series) and references made to the game in later ''Mario'' games, respectively. The rules for deciding whether something is a reference to another ''Mario'' game or not are: | |||
===What are references?=== | |||
*When a unique spite, design or music theme from a past game reappears. Example: a character's sprites and the design of ground blocks from ''Super Mario Bros.'' are very recognizable if they appear in a more recent game. | |||
*A character, location or enemy that was notable exclusively in one game is brought back someway; a particularly strong reference would go so far as to mention the happenings from that earlier game. Example: [[Goombella]] and the [[University of Goom]] are mentioned in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', clearly referencing to ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. | |||
===What ''aren't'' references?=== | |||
*Any passing physical or gameplay resemblance where there is no actual proof that the purpose was to make a reference. Example: unless an official source proves otherwise, ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' doesn't refer to ''[[Wario Land 4]]'' just because Bowser's car bears a little resemblance to the [[Wario Car]]. | |||
*Follow-up games aren't references to the original ones. Example: ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' isn't a reference to ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. | |||
*When a character, location, object or enemy that became common to the series reappears. Example: [[Shy Guy]]s appearing in ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star'' isn't actually a reference to their debut game, ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. | |||
==See also== | |||
*[[MarioWiki:Coverage]] | |||
*[[MarioWiki:Chronology]] | |||
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