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== New Super Mario Bros. series ==

Seeing as there are now four New Super Mario Bros. games, should there be a page for the subseries? [[User:Pokemega32|Pokemega32]] 06:56, 8 June 2012 (EDT)
:We should, seeing as that we have series articles for the Mario Baseball and Mario Strikers series, despite both of them currently only have two games in the series. [[User:GreenDisaster|GreenDisaster]] 07:25, 8 June 2012 (EDT)
::Apples and oranges. The ''NSMB'' series is an extension of the core ''Super Mario'' platformer series: split it out and you have to split out the original ''SMB'' series, figure out what to do with ''SMW'' and ''SM3DL'', and decide whether to include ''SMG'' and ''SMG2'' in with the direct-sequel-less 3D platformers or give it ''its'' own subseries (and if you include remakes, ''SMA'' and ''SMAS'' would need addressing too). It's a very slippery slope. By comparison, even if there's only two of each, the ''Baseball'' and ''Strikers'' titles are completely unique from any other sports title. The only way you could not have them exist as series is by collapsing all the sports games into one mega subseries, but given the number of ''Tennis'' and ''Golf'' games, that would make organization an inefficient mess. Another thing to consider is that once you have series pages, that means rearranging the Histories too, which would be a huge undertaking, and would necessitate moving a lot of the core series info way far down the Histories. Seeing as these games are the backbone of ''Mario'' franchise as a whole, keeping them together, as high as possible on the pages, makes far more sense. Reorganizing [[Super Mario (series)]] to lump the different ''Super Mario'' branches might be a good idea, however, as long as there's still a bullet-point list at the top showing the straight chronological order of all of 'em, or something like that. - {{User:Walkazo/sig}} 20:47, 8 June 2012 (EDT)

== Concerning the trivia section. ==

"Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! (pictured) is the first game in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series which Pauline is giving a voice."

Not only is this grammatically incorrect, it's also wrong. When [[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong '94]] was played on Super Game Boy, Pauline's cries of "help!" could be heard in a digitized voice. It doesn't work on emulators, but I recall seeing a video of it some time ago which I can't seem to find again. So if someone else could provide proof, that would be much appreciate it. - [[User:SiFi|SiFi]] 07:25, 16 June 2012 (EDT)

:While she ''does'' speak in ''DK94'' ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2LRpg9Ul7Q here's proof]), the Trivia's about the [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series]], and ''DK94'' is more of a precursor to the series, so it's not actually wrong. (But the grammar ''has'' been fixed.) - {{User:Walkazo/sig}} 18:55, 17 June 2012 (EDT)

==Organization of Games?==
I'll like to know how are the games in character articles are organized? Like are they organized alphabetically or chronologically or something else? {{User|Zero777}}
:History sections are chronological, but grouped by series; if there's a stand-alone game or if only one game in a series appears, don't bother with a series sub-header. Templates are supposed to be purely chronological, with any series-wide template being placed at the point in which the series first appears. Categories are alphabetical. Non-game-based templates and categories go before the game-based templates and categories, except for merchandise-based categories, which go at the very bottom. Here's a (hypothetical) comparison chart:

{|
|-
|
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
|
;History
*''Super Mario'' series
**''Super Mario Bros.'' - '''1985'''
**''Super Mario World'' - 1990
**''New Super Mario Bros.'' - 2006 &nbsp;
**''Super Mario Galaxy'' - 2007
*''Mario is Missing!'' - '''1992'''
*''Paper Mario'' - '''2000'''
*''Mario Kart'' series
**''Mario Kart Wii'' - '''2008'''
**''Mario Kart 7'' - 2011
*''Mario Sports Mix'' - '''2010'''
|
;Templates
*{Humans}
*{Super Mario Bros.} - 1985
*{Super Mario World} - 1990
*{Mario is Missing!} - 1992
*{Paper Mario} - 2000
*{New Super Mario Bros.} - 2006 &nbsp;
*{Super Mario Galaxy} - 2007
*{Mario Kart Wii} - 2008
*{Mario Kart Series Characters}
*{Mario Sports Mix} - 2010
*{Mario Kart 7} - 2011
|
;Categories
*Humans
*Mario is Missing! Characters
*Mario Sports Mix Characters
*Mario Kart 7 Characters
*Mario Kart Wii Characters
*New Super Mario Bros. Characters
*Paper Mario Characters
*Super Mario Bros. Characters
*Super Mario Galaxy Characters
*Super Mario World Characters
*Chess Pieces
|}

:All this applies to all types of appearances, not just games: in other words,  movies, comics, books and TV shows would all be mixed in with the games in the Histories, templates and categories. And just in case you're wondering, cameos go at the bottoms of History pages (under an overall "Cameos" subheader), and a "Background" section is sometimes included at the top, i.e. for characters that had history as babies (such as [[Bowser]], who also has a "Cameos" section, by the way), or one-off characters who have backstory set before their game starts (like the [[Shadow Queen]]). There can even be a "Creation"/"Creation and Development" section placed ''before'' the History section, which covers the characters Real Life history; [[Luigi]] has an example of this sort of section. Finally, for the record, the polices themselves can be found [[MarioWiki:Manual_of_Style#History|here]] for the Histories, [[MarioWiki:Navigation_Templates#Order_on_Pages|here]] for the Templates, and [[MarioWiki:Categories#Order_on_Pages|here]] for the Categories. - {{User:Walkazo/sig}} 20:59, 19 June 2012 (EDT)

::But wait! What about {Mario Party Characters}? {{User:MegaMushroom82/sig|MP}}
:::I didn't use ''Mario Party'' in my example, so that's not applicable. It also wouldn't be a proper template if it even existed: templates should be about everything in a game, not just one aspect, and templates about one aspect across an entire series are also highly dissuaded (I just included a "MK Series Characters" template in my example to show how the odd ''acceptable'' series-wide template ''would'' be placed). - {{User:Walkazo/sig}} 20:53, 30 June 2012 (EDT)

== False trivia ==

Henry Ford did not create the automobile; that machine was first created by German engineers in the mid 1870s. It should be noted that Henry's name is based on the misconception that the car was invented by Henry Ford. <font face="Eurostile" size="3">[[User:Blue Ninjakoopa|<span style="color:#00008B">BNK</span>]]</font><sup> <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Special:EditCount/Blue Ninjakoopa|E]]|[[User talk:Blue Ninjakoopa|T]]|[[Special:Contributions/Blue Ninjakoopa|C]]]</sup> 23:34, 14 July 2012 (EDT)
:Good call: I tried to make it a bit more historically accurate - {{User:Walkazo/sig}} 20:03, 15 July 2012 (EDT)

== New section ==

Hello mario wiki staff i couldnt help but notice that your news paper doesnt have a comic section i figured i could partake in said missing section i(think) i have a preview for your viewing eyes


[[File:C:\Documents and Settings\Malik Due\My Documents\M&L TIP\Delfino airstrip{{unsigned|Marioman64100}}

:You mean [[:File:Mario and luigi ep 1-1.PNG]]? I was under the impression that they [[The 'Shroom:Issue 64/The Pits|''do'' have a comic]], but either way, if you want to contribute to The 'Shroom, you have to talk to The 'Shroom staff: their names are listed [[The 'Shroom:Contact Us|here]].  - {{User:Walkazo/sig}} 18:19, 23 July 2012 (EDT)

==it should be mentioned==
I realized that nowhere mentions that Donkey Kong is a reference to [http://http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_kong King Kong].

also in the original Donkey Kong game, the ape kidnaps pauline and takes her to the top of a building (which is under construction), similar to [http://http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Kong_(1933_film) how king kong did]{{unsigned|Sonickirbyfanno7np10}}

:Actually, the storyline of Donkey Kong was originally based off of Popeye. King Kong's influence was mostly an afterthought.--[[User:Vommack|Vommack]] ([[User talk:Vommack|talk]]) 19:25, 12 August 2012 (EDT)

::oh! well shouldn't that be mentioned?
{{unsigned|Sonickirbyfanno7np10}}

::Please sign your comments, I probably should be mentioned.{{User:YoshiGo99/sig}}

the whole "King Kong" thing shouldn't be mentioned. IT'S 2 OBVIOUS [[User:Bonkaman|Bonkaman]] ([[User talk:Bonkaman|talk]]) 21:34, 28 May 2013 (EDT)

==Mushroom Arena==

Why don't we make an arena like SmashWiki and Donkey Kong Wiki!!! [[User:The Awesome|<font color="Red">'''''The'''''</font>]] [[User talk:The Awesome|<font color="Red">'''''Awesome'''''</font>]] 12:48, 21 August 2012 (EDT)

== Chat ==

As you created the chat (I'm Italian wiki)--[[User:Wariomoto|Wariomoto]] ([[User talk:Wariomoto|talk]]) 17:05, 27 August 2012 (EDT)

:We use [[MediaWiki.org:Extension:WebChat|this WebChat extension]] along with our IRC rooms. --{{User:Porplemontage/sig}} 17:20, 27 August 2012 (EDT)

== Incorrect Trivia ==

The trivia section forgets that Kamek / Magikoopa is also on a stool in at least the [[Don't Look]] minigame. [[User:Moolala|Moolala]] ([[User talk:Moolala|talk]]) 15:59, 28 August 2012 (EDT)

== How do I add a page ==

How do I  add a page or edit a page that currently has no text in it ? [[User:Davebrayfb|Davebrayfb]] ([[User talk:Davebrayfb|talk]]) 14:20, 23 September 2012 (EDT)
:Are you autoconfirmed? You cannot create new pages if you are not autoconfirmed. {{User:BabyLuigiOnFire/sig}}

==Not agreed!==
(From = Did You Know?/ Home Page)
''*Bowser Jr.'s Fearsome Fleet is the only galaxy in Super Mario Galaxy 2 where Yoshi can be in the Grand Star victory pose.''

I don't agree with it. You can also see Yoshi on the Grand Star Pose in Bowser's Galaxy Generator if you use '''Yoshi's infinite flutter jump'''. You guys have to change this. {{ User:MarioMan51/sig}} 07:32, 29 September 2012 (EDT)

Something for you: it pr'y sholda said "where Yoshi '''must''' be in the..." [[User:MegaDigga3|Da MegaDigga3!]]

== NIWA Check in request ==

Hello, I'm dkpat from Golden Sun Universe/NIWA. I recently made a thread on the NIWA forums that requests that an admin from each wiki "check-in" and give an update on their wiki activity. I would appreciate it if someone from SMW could check in. Thank you. [http://www.niwanetwork.org/forums/index.php?topic=1274.0 Link] [[User:Dkpat|Dkpat]] ([[User talk:Dkpat|talk]]) 14:37, 25 October 2012 (EDT)
:This is currently being discussed on the forums. {{User|Marshal Dan Troop}}

== Grammar Mistake ==
Um... On the Did You Know? "Shuri name" should be changed to "Shuri's name." [[User: Meester Tweester]] 06:10, 30 October 2012 (EDT)

== Signature Creation Page: PROBLEM ==

Okay, so I had problems with the /sig and /Sig pages before. But I just found out why many signatures go wrong.

When you go to this page: http://www.mariowiki.com/Help:Signature there is a problem. Under the "Preparing for Usage" section, there should be a second } at the end of the "quote" thing. This should be changed! {{User:DaShroom/sig}}

== Pullblox / Pushmo info ==

Should information be created on this eShop exclusive. It features many puzzles based on Mario characters including Mario himself. If it abides under MarioWiki policies, I'll go ahead and make it myself. Thanks, {{User:JORDAN DEBONO/sig}} 15:17, 13 November 2012 (EST)
:So it's kinda like ''[[Art Style: PiCTOBiTS]]'' for DSiWare? We have a page on that (and ''[[Tetris DS]]''), so we should have a page on this too (but not full coverage since it's not a full crossover: just an article for the game itself, not on the characters and other non-''Mario'' stuff). - {{User:Walkazo/sig}} 12:27, 17 November 2012 (EST)
:: No no we won't go into detail. Basically some puzzles are based on retro Mario enemies and characters. I'll go ahead and make the article then. Thanks for answering, {{User:JORDAN DEBONO/sig}} 13:59, 17 November 2012 (EST)

== MarioWiki ==

Hello, could you make a version of this wiki in Spanish? If the answer is yes, how could I be the admin?Plis¡¡Reason: I'm 100% Spanish is an important language and(use a translator to communicate with you)
--[[User:Mario12345678|Mario12345678]] ([[User talk:Mario12345678|talk]]) 11:13, 17 November 2012 (EST)
:We're not in the business of making non-English versions of our wiki, but you can always make a Spanish ''Mario'' wiki yourself, if you're up to it, like how others have made [[it:Pagina principale|Italian]] and [[de:MarioWiki:Hauptseite|German]] wikis (both of which we are affiliated with). - {{User:Walkazo/sig}} 12:21, 17 November 2012 (EST)

If possible I would, but do not in MediaWiki wikis and a Spanish version ganariais more fame, besides what you have done with the Italian and the other.--[[User:Mario12345678|Mario12345678]] ([[User talk:Mario12345678|talk]]) 03:58, 18 November 2012 (EST)

==Poll Spelling Mistake==
"I think it has the potential turn out great." on the poll should be "I think it has the potential '''to''' turn out great." Tell me if I'm wrong and change it if that's right. Thanks!
 
It's [[User: Meester Tweester|Meester Tweester]]! 20:09, 17 November 2012 (EST)

== Change the Paper Mario fact! ==

Since both Spiky and Spiny Tromps appear in the new Mario game, the fact that shows which Paper Mario characters appear in 3D games should be changed to add them. --[[User:Spookum|Spookum]] ([[User talk:Spookum|talk]]) 21:14, 19 November 2012 (EST)
:Ummm... neither of them appear in 3D Games, but i see how that might be true. Spiky must be [[Lakilester]], since when you battle him he's known as Spiky. Both of them re-appear in Super Paper Mario, but only when Mario flips. But that also means every enemy that was remade into SPM must be 3D. Keep in mind that they still have 2D sprites. This is controversial, so whoever reads this should post a comment.[[Image:Tweester.gif]] It's [[User: Meester Tweester|Meester Tweester]]! 05:58, 19 November 2012 (EST)
::He's referring to the fact that [[Spiky Tromp]]s and [[Spiny Tromp]]s, which were originally Paper Mario series exclusive enemies, have made their debut in a traditional Mario platformer. Also, Spookum, please don't forget to sign your comments. --{{User:Gamefreak75/Sig}}

==Polls==
{{SettledTPP}}
<span style="color:grey;font-family:Comic Sans MS;font-size:150%">CANCELLED</span>

The main page would be more interesting if there were new polls every week.

'''Proposer''': {{User|Electrical Bowser jr.}}

====Support====
#{{User|Electrical Bowser jr.}}

====Oppose====
#{{User|Bop1996}} This wouldn't work given the way the system was designed to work.

====Comments====
I don't have an opinion (I'd personally rather get rid of the polls entirely, but I assume that's an unpopular opinion), but this probably shouldn't be a talk page proposal. Don't be surprised if you're asked to move this to the main proposals page. -- [[User:1337star|1337star]] <sup>([[User talk:1337star|Mailbox SP]])</sup> [[File:Frosty.png|25px|Happy Holidays!]] 13:11, 19 December 2012 (EST)

As the Poll Chairperson, let me say that the way our system works is that we use one week to nominate polls, and the second week to vote on them. It's a system that puts less strain on us, and gives more readers a chance to vote. I'd rather we not change this. [[User:Crocodile Dippy|Crocodile Dippy]] ([[User talk:Crocodile Dippy|talk]]) 17:22, 19 December 2012 (EST)


:Yeah, no, this is ''not'' what TPPs are for, so I closed it (it was also formatted wrong, fyi: the deadline should've been after two weeks, not one, and this wasn't listed on [[MarioWiki:Proposals]]). You ''could'' make a proposal instead, but I don't recommend it either: just let the folks in charge of the polls run it the way that works for them. - {{User:Walkazo/sig}} 19:24, 19 December 2012 (EST)

== fake templates ==

what is wrong with fake templates?? Here's the answer: NOTHING!! yet you delete all of them on the talks and ask us to get rid of the ones on our userpages. It's not fair!!!!! whats wrong with humor? {{User:CatJedi/sig}}

== A rumor was realesed. ==

I found a website that says that in the ssb game that a new yoshi charecter would apeare but before ssb4 is realesed they will realese a new yoshi game in which the new yoshi charecter will make his debut no official name has been anounced, but debu is a name they tossed around but it may be a joke because debu is japanese for fat. --[[Special:Contributions/96.39.100.98|96.39.100.98]] ([[User talk:96.39.100.98|talk]])
:It's just a rumor on GameFAQs that was unconfirmed. We don't know yet if the user is credible or not. {{User:BabyLuigiOnFire/sig}}

==Poll Message==

"There is an open world in Superstar Saga and part of Bowser's Inside Story." {{Unsigned|BTD6 maker}}

== Halopedia!? ==

Why is halopedia in the bar at the bottom of the page? Are we affiliated in some way?--{{User:BowserJunior/sig|I don't understand}}
:Steve owns it. --[[User:Glowsquid|Glowsquid]] ([[User talk:Glowsquid|talk]]) 18:30, 13 February 2013 (EST)


<s>God knows, <span style="background:black">but my Mariowiki(Chinese) account is blocked for THE WHOLE YEAR UNTIL 13Feb2014!!!!!!!</span>[[User:670839245|670839245]] ([[User talk:670839245|talk]]) 18:21, 13 February 2013 (EST)</s>

Put that on the [http://marioboards.com/ forums]--{{User:BowserJunior/sig|There's a Chinese mario wiki?}}

:Also please don't drag your problems onto this wiki or you may get in trouble here as well.

:{{User:YoshiKong/sig}} 22:04, 13 February 2013 (EST)

== What's going on here? ==

The "Did You Know?" section is filled with jokes and false information. also the "Mario & Nintendo News" has false and unofficial information.{{User:Kingfawful4321/sig}}

:What are you on about? It's not like today is one of those days where no one is serious...

:{{User:YoshiKong/sig}} 22:48, 31 March 2013 (EDT)

what? Ooooooooohhh i get it lol.{{User:Kingfawful4321/sig}}

I'm Serious For Info.! (A WikiGuest)
:I really thought some vandal made that edit...{{User:BabyLuigiOnFire/sig}} 23:10, 31 March 2013 (EDT)

Does anybody know the release date of Luigi's Mansion 3: Revenge Of King Boo's Mother?{{User:Kingfawful4321/sig}}

:It's too early for another ''LM'' sequel. Also, guys, have faith in our research: everything in the DYK is true, ya know. - {{User:Walkazo/sig}} 23:31, 31 March 2013 (EDT)

Fun fact: today is april fools day. get a calender.{{User:Kingfawful4321/sig}}

:It's true, trust me. {{user|NSY}}

K, I've got a winner. How about [[Swoon.exe]] made into its own game? {{User:YoshiCookie/sig}}

== I know that this is April Fool's day, but PLEASE take me seriously. (Mailbag?) ==

I think a mailbag would be a good idea. Now before you respond, read this. First, I don't know if there already is a mailbag here, because I don't keep up to date with all the features of this site, I just read the wiki. If a mailbag is started I would like to be a responder. I googled for a Mario mailbag but all I found was the SMBHQ one, that hasn't been active for years, and the TMK one, which not only hasn't been active since December, but is also a little too strange for my tastes. (I don't really like or look at TMK anyway.) I just want to be a mailbag responder on some kind of Mario mailbag, so I looked here first. [[User:Kelton2|Kelton2: Your neighborhood wiki helper.]] ([[User talk:Kelton2|talk]]) 12:57, 1 April 2013 (EDT)
==Holy grail==
What's all that holy grail stuff about? [[User:Rpg gamer|RPG Gamer. I HAVE RPG!!]] ([[User talk:Rpg gamer|talk]]) 08:29, 4 April 2013 (EDT)

:Follow the link! Basically we're highlighting hard-to-come-by article coverage, and inviting users to help fill the gaps if they are knowledgeable about anything that is needed.

:{{User:YoshiKong/sig}} 08:32, 4 April 2013 (EDT)

== GFDL ==

Before June 9, 2010, the wiki was licensed under the GFDL license. Does this mean that work before June 9, 2010 can be taken from here? Just asking as I don't understand that much about this licensing stuff :/. If I ever do, I will make sure to give credit make appropriate changes if needed. [[Special:Contributions/76.22.61.64|76.22.61.64]] 12:52, 5 April 2013 (EDT)

:You can use content before that date under GFDL or you can use our current content under CC BY-SA. --{{User:Porplemontage/sig}} 13:21, 5 April 2013 (EDT)

::Thanks, but I guess to help keep the wiki's own modern content, I'll use anything on December 31, 2009 or earlier. [[Special:Contributions/76.22.61.64|76.22.61.64]] 13:45, 5 April 2013 (EDT)

:::See [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Reusing_Wikipedia_content#Re-use_of_text_under_the_GNU_Free_Documentation_License|the Wikipedia guidelines]] on reusing content because the same principles apply. --{{User:Porplemontage/sig}} 14:07, 5 April 2013 (EDT)

== Featured Article ==

Wasn't Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door supposed to be the featured article starting today? It said it would on it's nomination page. {{User:Tails777/sig}}
:I don't think it has passed yet, I think it passes on the 9th if unopposed {{User|Yoshi876}}

== Super Mario Argumented Reality ==

Did anyone see this new video of Nintendo's New AR game? Look Here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v8Tub3gtew{{unsigned|Lcc98}}

== Who's Online ==

Wouldn't it be a cool idea to have a who's online tracker on the main page? (If you don't know what the who's online tracker is, check my userpage. Please post the answer to this question on my talk page. Thanks!) [[User: KoopaHammerman|KoopaHammerman]]
:We already have Who's Online on [[Special:RecentChanges]], which makes much more sense than putting it on the Main Page. - {{User:Walkazo/sig}} 22:56, 19 April 2013 (EDT)

== Not a good idea == 

Looked at the most recent poll. I dunno if you can change polls, but...with what's going on in Korea, 'Master race' is kinda pushing it. So personally, I'd change the wording, but it's up to the admins. [[User: Pink_Boozooka|Pink Boozooka]] 20:21, 27 April 2013

No thank you. -[[User:Crocodile Dippy|Crocodile Dippy]] ([[User talk:Crocodile Dippy|talk]]) 20:39, 27 April 2013 (EDT)

== Small "Mario and Nintendo News Error" ==

Under the Mario and Nintendo News section on the main page, it still says New Super Luigi U is pictured, but Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D is now pictured. Could somebody fix this? --[[Special:Contributions/174.59.4.202|174.59.4.202]] 11:06, 24 May 2013 (EDT)

== John Leguizamo Anniversary Greeting ==

I posted this to the forums and was told it might be a good idea to share it to the talk page here to get opinion on whether it merits inclusion on the front page news. The following is a [smbmovie.com video greeting] that John Leguizamo made for the 20th anniversary of the live-action film. Sounds newsworthy to me, especially as this is the "Year of Luigi." What does everyone think? [[User:Redstar|Redstar]] ([[User talk:Redstar|talk]]) 16:00, 28 May 2013 (EDT)

== Dreambert ==

Dreambert is a [[Pi'illow]] that appears in [[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]. He is the leader of the [[Pi'illows]], and not much else is known about him.

== Dreambert ==

Dreambert is the leader of the [[Pi'illows]]. He is set to appear in [[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]], but his role is not confirmed yet.