Editing User talk:Zaku

You want something random? If you swap the vowels in "zaku" you get "zuka" which sounds like "bazooka". Let that sink in. Also, I hear you like glitches, but I hope you don't  try  [[:File:Mario and Luigi Little Fungitown Glitch Graphical.png|flying away randomly]] [[:File:Mario and Luigi Flying Mario Glitch.png|while you're working on pages]]. It's really annoying when that happens to Mario. Anyway, uh, what's your favorite glitch? My favorite is [[:File:MK64 FrappeSnowland ClipGlitch.gif|that falling through the bridge in Frappe Snowland]] with player 2. Ever wondered why this glitch works? Maybe it's a collision issue and a particular precise location quirk associated with player 2's orientation (like why does it work only on player 2), but I'm not too totally sure. {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 00:32, June 1, 2022 (EDT)
:That's a fun coincidence! Nice to meet you, those glitches look quite bizarre! I've actually never played the Mario and Luigi games but I hear they are quite amazing, maybe once I finish Paper Mario 64 I'll take a jab at them? I'm a bit biased, my favorite glitch is the [[List of Super Paper Mario glitches#Fleep cancel*|Fleep Cancel]] because I found it myself!  ''':D'''

:In terms of glitches not found by me though, [[List of Super Mario Galaxy glitches#Unactivated Bowser|this one]] ''definitely'' takes the cake, child-me was so captivated by it despite being so simple! Also took a quick skim at your userpage and noticed another neat coincidence: We're both lefties! {{User:Zaku/sig}} 01:24, June 2, 2022 (EDT)
::Ha, my sister and I found that Sherbet Land glitch while we were kids... it's been immortalized on the wiki and has been shared in the popular Supper Mario Broth tumblr. We also found the one where Mario's flying away from the fountain, also shared in Supper Mario Broth. I suppose fleep cancel was the inspiration for that Paper Mario on your userpage. As for that glitch, I kind of wonder why that requires Luigi, but it must be just because his abilities let him perform the glitch; should be elaborated in the page. Also yeah, lefties... scissors are my nemeses. If you play Origami King, you'll be completely scared of those things. {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 20:18, June 5, 2022 (EDT)

== Paper Mario HP ==

Just thought I should point out the starting HP in ''Paper Mario'' is actually 10, not 5. {{User:Swallow/sig}} 12:11, November 3, 2022 (EDT)

:Thanks, that's my bad. I was conflating two different memories. {{User:Zaku/sig}} 12:25, November 3, 2022 (EDT)

== ? Blocks in The Origami King. ==

Hi. In the past I done several pages for locations of various things in Mario and Luigi series. Now that I finally got the chance to play TOK, I figured I would try doing the same for that game.

I was a little quick tho and thus, weren't aware that you are doing something similiar. Well, off to my question: Do you want any help with the ? Blocks, like providing descriptions or images or you want to do it yourself and I would just work on Not-Bottomless Holes and Collectible Treasures only? 

And if you do want any help, what do you think is a better image for hidden blocks: Just the place where the block is, the block is revealed (jumped into it once), block is empty (jumped into it twice), Mario has Hidden Block Alert (speech bubble with bell inside) or Mario has Hidden Block Unhider (hidden blocks are seen in form of red outlines)?

Anyways. that's all. --[[User:Mid188|Mid188]] ([[User talk:Mid188|talk]]) 18:45, February 11, 2023 (EST)

:That makes sense. And to be fair, I hadn't made known that I was working on the ? block page for TOK, although I had previously completed the hidden Toads page. I actually appreciate any help in working on the page, there are still a lot of descriptions that either haven't been made yet or are made but I haven't put into my tables yet. Same goes for images, although I do believe I already got all the images that are currently uploaded for the hidden blocks so far. For blocks that are hidden, I have an indicator as part of the table, but I think it would help to have Mario smacking the specific block in the image. I'm not sure what the rules are for adding edits to images like a red outline. Thanks for the initiative on this stuff, I wish you well working on the Not-Bottomless Holes and Collectible Treasures pages. {{User:Zaku/sig}} 14:50, February 12, 2023 (EST)

::Ok then. Since I'm not native speaker, I need clarfication on one thing before I truly start: You have descriptions and images but just not uploaded or those that have PM as placeholder for now are the ones you dont have? And well, I think we can forget the red outlines, since I was looking through the playthroughs of the game and the red outline was seen only on the first box in the Unhider tutorial (that I know of and the others is just the Unhider more flashing more and is more loud, so that does not really help us with what we want). So I would do the images like you said (if needed): Mario would be jumping into/hitting the block in the image. And well, I will rename the page from hidden blocks to ? blocks since even the visible ones will be there (the page itself and in the template also). Anyways, that is all. Hope to hear you soon, so I can start as soon as possible. --[[User:Mid188|Mid188]] ([[User talk:Mid188|talk]]) 15:43, February 12, 2023 (EST)

:::Yes the red outline only happens during the tutorial for the Unhider. And to clarify, There are descriptions that say "'''Description PLACEHOLDER'''", those are the descriptions that are not added yet. Images that are from the original Paper Mario game were simply placeholders, however I can replace them with the indended placeholder image so you know for sure that they need to be replaced.

:::As for the page name, you should change it yes, once you transfer the page to that name we should add a redirect since many people will probably search for Hidden Blocks rather than ? blocks. {{User:Zaku/sig}} 15:47, February 12, 2023 (EST)

::::What I meant was like, for the blocks which have the PM placeholder, do you already have the images but not just uploaded or do they need to be made? Because when you said it, it sounded like you already have them, just not uploaded, so I wanted to know, so I don't have to make them if you have them. You do not need to replace the placeholder, it makes the job easier honestly. And I will change the name right now but could you do that redirect, since I can't seem to remember how to do it?--[[User:Mid188|Mid188]] ([[User talk:Mid188|talk]]) 15:58, February 12, 2023 (EST)

::::Update: One thing came to mind actually: Do you think you could remade the Collectible Treasures and Not-Bottomless Hole list after they're done, so they look like the pages for Toads and ? Blocks, so it looks consistent? I don't think I'll be able to do it, so just asking.--[[User:Mid188|Mid188]] ([[User talk:Mid188|talk]]) 16:59, February 12, 2023 (EST)

:::::Actually I replaced those PM placeholder images with the mario wiki's official placeholder image. But I do not have images for those entries. So if you wanted to post images for them then you can go ahead. and since you moved the page I'll go ahead and do the redirect. As for the Collectible Treasure and Not-Bottomless Hole pages, I could do that once you are done, I will let you know when I have them in tweaked in my sandbox though just to make sure I don't accidentally delete information from them. Don't worry about making them look consistent, once the information is there that should be simple for me to do. Thanks for the help and questions! {{User:Zaku/sig}} 11:59, February 13, 2023 (EST)

::::::I have read your suggestion and will keep that in mind for the future. I will just upload Overlook Mountain as normal and from Earth Vellumental Temple, I will try doing it your way (if I think my way is better for particular image, I will use that instead).--[[User:Mid188|Mid188]] ([[User talk:Mid188|talk]]) 12:24, February 15, 2023 (EST)

:::::::Sounds good, thank you for the consideration. I'll be working on the later chapters (Green and Purple Streamer) so don't worry about doing the same section as me. {{User:Zaku/sig}} 12:26, February 15, 2023 (EST)

::::::::So yeah, even though you told me to not worry, I rather ask before doing anything: Well, I just completed Puprle Streamer yesterday and have images ready. So should I upload them as usual and leave those with DO NOT REPLACE to you or what? I rather ask now before messing up and fixing it later. Well, the block images I mean, I will do holes and treasures anyway. --[[User:Mid188|Mid188]] ([[User talk:Mid188|talk]]) 06:46, February 25, 2023 (EST)

:::::::::Oh yes that is fine! Just make sure not to add images for the block entries that say "Do not replace" like you said. I have some prepared for those.<br>Thank you for asking. {{User:Zaku/sig}}

::::::::::So I went ahead and done everything else so only your DO NOT REPLACE images, the reorginazing of the holes and treasures pages in your sandbox and then putting the contents of the sandbox into those 3 pages are left. Once you're done with that, I will copy the upgraded versions of tables into the pages like Whispering Woods or Origami Castle, etc. Well, that's everything. It was a pleasure working with you. --[[User:Mid188|Mid188]] ([[User talk:Mid188|talk]]) 04:59, February 26, 2023 (EST)

:::::::::::Ah I see! You did great work on these pages, thank you for helping me fill out the ? Block page. Once I upload the images I have I'll tweak those other tables, It was a pleasure working with you as well. {{User:Zaku/sig}} 15:48, February 26, 2023 (EST)

::::::::::::Hi, I have question: Is it intentional that Green Streamer + Origami Castle does not have maps like the other streamers? --[[User:Mid188|Mid188]] ([[User talk:Mid188|talk]]) 17:16, March 3, 2023 (EST)

:::::::::::::You make a good point, I previously did not include a Green Streamer map as I referenced the Hidden Toad page structure, where there was only a single Toad to rescue. I've made the appropriate changes, adding a map and seperating Origami Castle into its own section which seems to work well. Origami Castle does not need a navigation map as it is the only location in that map to have collectibles, toads, and ? Blocks. Thank you for the question. {{User:Zaku/sig}} 18:42, March 3, 2023 (EST)

::::::::::::::Hi, me again. So I had some free time, so I decided to reorginaze the Not-Bottomless Hole page myself, so you don't have to do it anymore. Well, there is one thing I need you to add since I don't know how. Could you be so kind and add the maps to the page in each streamer section like on the other pages? I also added the revised tables to the respective pages so you don't have to do that either. Thanks and that's all.--[[User:Mid188|Mid188]] ([[User talk:Mid188|talk]]) 13:40, March 28, 2023 (EDT)

:::::::::::::::Hey Mid188, I see your work that looks great! Thank you for taking the time to do that page and transfer the tables to the relevant pages, unfortunately I have been very busy with school lately but I can go ahead and add the maps. It's a pleasure to work with you, thank you. {{User:Zaku/sig}} 13:57, March 30, 2023 (EDT)

== Streamer ==

Should mention that streamer is never capitalised as a noun in-game. {{User:Swallow/sig}} 17:49, March 24, 2023 (EDT)

:Oh, noted. I'll make adjustments. thanks for the heads-up. {{User:Zaku/sig}} 18:01, March 24, 2023 (EDT)

== SPM Switch Blocks ==

Are the uniquely colored ones from the Floro Kingdom portrait hall available, or just the two main ones? [[User:Doc von Schmeltwick|Doc von Schmeltwick]] ([[User talk:Doc von Schmeltwick|talk]]) 01:05, May 18, 2024 (EDT)

:Ah right I remember those designs. Currently I do not have those available, however I'll see if I can manage to attach the relevant textures at some point, got final coming up but for sure by next weekend I can check back on that. I'll also work on getting the other types of switches when possible of course. {{User:Zaku/sig}} 03:28, May 18, 2024 (EDT)

::Update, I've uploaded those portrait hall versions of the ! switch! ran into a weird transparency issue with the red one when resizing the exclamation point, but it should be fixed now. {{User:Zaku/sig}} 22:10, May 21, 2024 (EDT)

== PM recipes infobox ==

Hi! I did notice the inconsistency with [[Primordial Dinner]]. However, I left it up for now because I'm currently doing a proposal to delete that template, and I didn't want to make any changes before that's settled. You can find it here: [[Template talk:PM recipe infobox#Delete this template]]. [[User:Technetium|Technetium]] ([[User talk:Technetium|talk]]) 17:32, January 15, 2025 (EST)

:Ah I see, my bad! I was unaware of the proposal when I made the edit. I'll revert the change for now. {{User:Zaku/sig}} 17:37, January 15, 2025 (EST)

::Sounds good! Great work on the recipe stuff today btw, because that is something I've been working on recently. I did a proposal to have a consistent table format for all pages: [https://www.mariowiki.com/MarioWiki:Proposals/Archive/72#Establish_a_consistent_table_format_for_the_.22Recipes.22_section_on_Paper_Mario_item_pages I'm too lazy to actually link to it with [[ ]. Feel free to help with this if you want, you can find a list of what pages still need them in my [[User:Technetium/Sandbox|sandbox]]! [[User:Technetium|Technetium]] ([[User talk:Technetium|talk]]) 17:49, January 15, 2025 (EST)

:::Thanks! There are so many I'm not surprised some of these combinations flew under the radar, and that's just for the few I've worked towards completely documenting! I'd love to help with the other recipes when I get the chance, gonna try and stick to that table format for sure. I know this is the sort of information I would've appreciated being able to find so easily back when I was younger. {{User:Zaku/sig}} 03:21, January 16, 2025 (EST)

::::Oh, and feel free to add recipes to pages without the new tables, too. It's easier for me to convert over to the new format if I know all the info's there. For SPM exclusive ones, since that's what you seem to be focusing on: [[Long-Last Shake]], [[Dangerous Delight]]... oh, huh. I thought I had more... [[User:Technetium|Technetium]] ([[User talk:Technetium|talk]]) 17:05, January 16, 2025 (EST)

:::::Okie Dokie, I'll take a look at those pages first! {{User:Zaku/sig}} 17:15, January 16, 2025 (EST)

== Missing recipes ==

Great job on adding recipes! It helps a lot. As I wrap up adding the new tables to pages though, I'm wondering: do you only plan to add missing recipes from SPM, or do you plan on doing other games too? Because I want to look through and make sure I didn't miss any recipes once I finish adding the tables; knowing what you're doing will help me plan for that / let me know if it's something I should start working on. And even if you do only add SPM, I still appreciate it a lot! Don't feel like you have to do the other games too. [[User:Technetium|Technetium]] ([[User talk:Technetium|talk]]) 22:18, January 24, 2025 (EST)
:I'm glad you appreciate the help Technetium! I'm mostly focusing on SPM because although I have the other two games, the way my saves are set up makes it much easier for me to check those recipes, so I'm prioritizing SPM. If I finish combing through SPM and the other two still have some gaps, I may take a look. But that will be a later day. {{User:Zaku/sig}} 22:25, January 24, 2025 (EST)
::Thanks for letting me know! I'll focus on adding missing recipes to PM64 and TTYD then. [[User:Technetium|Technetium]] ([[User talk:Technetium|talk]]) 22:31, January 24, 2025 (EST)

== Re: Emulator Screenshots with wrong descriptions ==

Batch upload didn't exist/wasn't accessible for me at the time, so I had to upload all those files manually. I think it was just an oversight because I was covering basically every part of ''Color Splash'' at once. {{User:Scrooge200/sig}} 17:27, February 19, 2025 (EST)

== Personalize Username Typeface ==

I'm impressed by the way you changed the appearance of your user name, Zaku! How'd you do it?? {{User:ZanyDragon/sig}} 12:34, February 27, 2025 (EST)

:Hi ZanyDragon! Had to double check since it's been a while, but I used a "span" like you see here:
 <span style="font-family:impact;color:#0d64;font-size:19pt"></span><span style="font-family:Webdings;color:#0f99;font-size:21pt">/</span><span style="font-family:impact;color:#d09;font-size:18pt">''Zany Dragon''</span><span style="font-family:Webdings;color:#0f99;font-size:21pt">/</span><span style="font-family:impact;color:#0d64;font-size:19pt"></span>

You use a &lt;span&gt; tag and input some changes like font-family, color, font-size, etc. And if you were talking about my name on my user page, that was accomplished by altering the title directly with this: 
 {{DISPLAYTITLE:User: "'''INSERT NAME HERE'''" } <-- use two curly brackets
@@ Line 100: / Line 100: @@
   <span style="font-family:impact;color:#0d64;font-size:19pt"></span><span style="font-family:Webdings;color:#0f99;font-size:21pt">/</span><span style="font-family:impact;color:#d09;font-size:18pt">''Zany Dragon''</span><span style="font-family:Webdings;color:#0f99;font-size:21pt">/</span><span style="font-family:impact;color:#0d64;font-size:19pt"></span>
-:You use a &lt;span&gt; tag and input some changes like font-family, color, font-size, etc. And if you were talking about my name on my user page, that was accomplished by altering the title directly with this:
+You use a &lt;span&gt; tag and input some changes like font-family, color, font-size, etc. And if you were talking about my name on my user page, that was accomplished by altering the title directly with this:
-  &#123;&#123;DISPLAYTITLE:User: "'''INSERT NAME HERE'''"&#125;&#125;
+  {{DISPLAYTITLE:User: "'''INSERT NAME HERE'''" } <-- use two curly brackets
-{{User:Zaku/sig}} 18:06, February 27, 2025 (EST)
-Thanks, Zaku! And now I think I'll work on the appearance of my signature. How did you personalize yours? {{User:ZanyDragon/sig}} 09:24, February 28, 2025 (EST)
-== Personalize Signature Typeface ==
-How did you make your signature the same typeface as your username? {{User:ZanyDragon/sig}} 15:51, February 28, 2025 (EST)
-:So in your sig page (for me it's User:Zaku.sig}} and for you it's User:ZanyDragon/sig}} you need to use the same "span" you wrote with your username page. For example you have:
- &lt;span style="font-family:misterearl bt;color:red;font-size:24pt">ZanyDragon&lt;/span&gt;  -->  <span style="font-family:misterearl bt;color:red;font-size:24pt">ZanyDragon<span>
-:Now on your signature page, you need to make sure it links back to your user, so you'd write:
- &#91;&#91;User:ZanyDragon|'''{{color|red|INSERT &lt;SPAN&gt; CODE HERE'''}}]] (&#91;&#91;User talk:ZanyDragon|talk]] &middot; &#91;&#91;Special:Contributions/ZanyDragon|edits]]) --> [[User:ZanyDragon|<span style="font-family:misterearl bt;color:red;font-size:24pt">ZanyDragon<span>]] ([[User talk:ZanyDragon|talk]] &middot; [[Special:Contributions/ZanyDragon|edits]])
-:And of course you can keep your image in front of that all. Hopefully that should work! {{User:Zaku/sig}} 16:01, February 28, 2025 (EST)
-:I thank you again, Zaku. {{User:ZanyDragon/sig}} 16:15, February 28, 2025 (EST)