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So, do you want to write for The 'Shroom? Well, you've come to the right place! Here are some steps that you should follow if you want to start writing for the paper. | So, do you want to write for The 'Shroom? Well, you've come to the right place! Here are some steps that you should follow if you want to start writing for the paper. | ||
*If you need to stray from the release schedule you agreed to when applying for any reason (such as going on vacation or handling an emergency off of the wiki), be sure to contact the Core 'Shroom Staff member that you submit your sections to: we will work something out. | *If you need to stray from the release schedule you agreed to when applying for any reason (such as going on vacation or handling an emergency off of the wiki), be sure to contact the Core 'Shroom Staff member that you submit your sections to: we will work something out. | ||
*If you cannot submit your section for that month, but you have a reliable friend who can fill in for you, then absolutely ask them to provide us with a section in your stead and inform your relevant team director of the arrangement. | |||
*Feel free to suggest new section ideas or even apply for an already filled position, for we don't mind two different perspectives on a similar subject. | *Feel free to suggest new section ideas or even apply for an already filled position, for we don't mind two different perspectives on a similar subject. | ||
*If you have any more questions about signing up and writing for The 'Shroom, please contact [[User talk: | *If you have any more questions about signing up and writing for The 'Shroom, please contact [[User talk:Meta Knight|Meta Knight]]. | ||
The application form is as follows: | The application form is as follows: | ||
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1.) Which position would you like to apply for? | 1.) Which position would you like to apply for? | ||
2.) Writers have the choice to submit sections monthly, bi-monthly (every other month), or volunteer-based (one-time submission). Please select which section plan you would like to observe. | 2.) Writers have the choice to submit sections monthly, bi-monthly (every other month), or volunteer-based (one-time submission). Please select which section plan you would like to observe. | ||
3.) The staff reserves the right to remove writers from their position if their actions reflect badly on The 'Shroom. Actions like these include extensive misbehavior on '''any part of the community'''. Do you accept this condition? | 3.) The staff reserves the right to remove writers from their position if their actions reflect badly on The 'Shroom. Actions like these include extensive misbehavior on '''any part of the community'''. Do you accept this condition? | ||
4.) Please write a full-length demo of your section. That way, we can have a bit of your work to decide if you can be on the team. Your demo section and all sections that follow '''must''' comply with our policies | 4.) Please write a full-length demo of your section. That way, we can have a bit of your work to decide if you can be on the team. Your demo section and all sections that follow '''must''' comply with our policies in the [[The 'Shroom:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]]. Failure to do so may result in the '''immediate rejection''' of your demo. | ||
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===Staff | Please privately send your complete application to our [[mb:members/4791|Statistics Manager]] through the forums, Discord, or other means you can work out with the Statistics Manager. The Core Staff will have a week to review your application, and you will receive your results within a couple of days after the week passes. For sections which do not require you to sign up, you may send your section directly to the relevant team director. Team directors reserve the right to reject any sections which do not meet the minimum standards of quality outlined in The 'Shroom Manual of Style. | ||
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In addition, if you're more inclined to contribute art to the paper, rather than writing, we offer opportunities for users to sign up to a call list of volunteer artists who may be contacted if ''The 'Shroom'' needs extra assets for, for instance, special issues. If you're interested, please read [https://www.marioboards.com/threads/47401/ this forum thread] for more information, then contact the [[mb:members/4783|Design Manager]], let them know you would like to sign up, and let them know what kind of art you're most interested in making! If you aren't looking to become a volunteer artist, but still want to share art through the paper, we offer a no sign-up required section for community art in our Palette Swap team. | |||
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==Directing Staff== | |||
The following is a list only of those staff members who directly handle sections of The 'Shroom. For a complete list of all Core 'Shroom Staff members, please refer to our '''[[The 'Shroom:Contact us|contact page]]'''. | |||
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! style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.6); border-radius: 25px 0 0 25px; width: 15%;" | Position | |||
! style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.6); width: 65%;" | Details | |||
! style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.6); border-radius: 0 25px 25px 0; width: 20%;" | Member | |||
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| style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4); border-radius: 25px 0 0 25px;" | Director | |||
| style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4);" | Publishes new editions of The 'Shroom every month. Sets immediate, monthly, and yearly goals for publication; provides framework for staff cooperation and efficiently delegates tasks in order to enact plans. Responsible for final review and implementation of policy suggestions. | |||
| style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4); border-radius: 0 25px 25px 0;" | {{UserTalkForum|Shoey|3771}} | |||
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| Director || | | style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4); border-radius: 25px 0 0 25px;" | Sub-Director / Editor-in-Chief | ||
| style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4);" | Prepares and edits new editions prior to release. Enforces writing policies as laid out in the [[The 'Shroom:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]]. Assists Director in overseeing accomplishment and implementation of plans. Assumes full managerial responsibilities upon the Director's inability to fulfill obligations. | |||
| style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4); border-radius: 0 25px 25px 0;" | {{UserTalkForum|Meta Knight|4791}} | |||
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| | | style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4); border-radius: 25px 0 0 25px;" | Statistics Manager | ||
| style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4);" | Compiles spreadsheets, statistics, and reports for managerial purposes. Keeps records of hired and fired writers, past submissions, and staff changes. Assists in archiving previous editions. Contact them if you're interested in writing for The 'Shroom. | |||
| style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4); border-radius: 0 25px 25px 0;" | {{UserTalkForum|Meta Knight|4791}} | |||
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| | | style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4); border-radius: 25px 0 0 25px;" | Spotlight Manager | ||
| style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4);" | Provides direction for and oversees progress of [[The_%27Shroom:Spotlight|The 'Shroom Spotlight]] collaboration. Announces project updates and new editing focuses in a monthly staff section. Coordinates discussion in the [https://www.marioboards.com/threads/24588/ project topic] on the Super Mario Boards. | |||
| style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4); border-radius: 0 25px 25px 0;" | {{UserTalkForum|RHG1951|7517}} | |||
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| | | style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4); border-radius: 25px 0 0 25px;" | Fake News Director | ||
| style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4);" | Directs and manages entertainment and advice pieces in Fake News. | |||
| style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4); border-radius: 0 25px 25px 0;" | {{UserTalkForum|Waluigi Time|6717}} | |||
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| | | style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4); border-radius: 25px 0 0 25px;" | Fun Stuff Director | ||
| style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4);" | Directs and manages puzzle and activity sections in Fun Stuff. | |||
| style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4); border-radius: 0 25px 25px 0;" | {{UserTalkForum|Roserade|5592}} | |||
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| | | style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4); border-radius: 25px 0 0 25px;" | Palette Swap Director | ||
| style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4);" | Directs and manages exhibitions of music, art, and community fiction in Palette Swap. | |||
| style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4); border-radius: 0 25px 25px 0;" | {{UserTalkForum|FunkyK38|1019}} | |||
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| | | style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4); border-radius: 25px 0 0 25px;" | Pipe Plaza Director | ||
| style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4);" | Directs and manages news, factual overviews and statistics sections in Pipe Plaza. | |||
| style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4); border-radius: 0 25px 25px 0;" | {{UserTalkForum|Zange|5082}} | |||
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| | | style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4); border-radius: 25px 0 0 25px;" | Critic Corner Director | ||
| style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4);" | Directs and manages opinion pieces and review sections in Critic Corner. | |||
| style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4); border-radius: 0 25px 25px 0;" | {{UserTalkForum|Hypnotoad|1129}} | |||
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| | | style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4); border-radius: 25px 0 0 25px;" | Strategy Wing Director | ||
| style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4);" | Directs and manages in-depth analyses and instructional sections in Strategy Wing. | |||
| style="background-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.4); border-radius: 0 25px 25px 0;" | {{UserTalkForum|Hooded Pitohui|5409}} | |||
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==Fake News== | |||
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| | | style="border-radius: 25px 0 0 25px;" width=40px| [[File:FakeNewsPortrait.png|center]] | ||
|- | | style="border-radius: 0 25px 25px 0;" | <i>"Wah, wah, WAAAH!?! FAKE news? Baloney! These are REAL news! 100% certified, truthful news of things happening in the Mushroom Kingdom RIGHT NOW, you ignorant schlub! How would you like it if I came to your home and said YOU didn't exist!? We cover everything here, from police reports, to weather forecasts, to obituaries. Sometimes there's even a TV guide. We get the real Mushroom Kingdom scoop to you! In fact, the only bit of FAKE news we have here are the advisories to not let a certain purple man into your homes. You can disregard that nonsense! People who wear purple are awesome and trustworthy!"</i> | ||
|} | |} | ||
=== | ===Current Sections=== | ||
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! style=" | ! style="text-align:left; width:15%" | Section | ||
! style="text-align:left; width:60%" | Details | |||
! style="text-align:left; width:15%" | Member | |||
! style="text-align:left; width:10%" | Example | |||
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| | | ''Director's Notes'' | ||
| Introduction to Fake News. Also announces firings, hirings, resignations, and more. | |||
| {{User|Waluigi Time}} | |||
| ''N/A'' | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Cooking Guide'' | ||
| A cooking section, sharing fictional recipes and kitchen experiences relating to the ''Super Mario'' franchise. | |||
| {{User|ClawgripFan9001}} | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_202/Fake_News#Cooking_Guide|Issue 202]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Dear Waluigi Time'' | ||
| Waluigi Time offers questionable advice on the issues of life. | |||
| {{User|Waluigi Time}} | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_191/Fake_News#Dear_Waluigi_Time|Issue 191]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Dry Dry Data'' | ||
| DryBonesBandit goes on adventures around the Mushroom Kingdom to document its varied wildlife. | |||
| {{User|DryBonesBandit}} | |||
| [[The 'Shroom:Issue 211/Fake News#Dry Dry Data|Issue 211]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Fungal Forager's Field Guide'' | ||
| Scientific notes and recipes for ''Super Mario'' species all in one section. | |||
| {{User|Shoey}} and {{User|Hooded Pitohui}} | |||
| [[The 'Shroom:Issue 210/Fake News#Fungal Forager's Field Guide|Issue 210]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Mushroom Tribune'' | ||
| Hooded Pitohui and Shoey share their own thoughts on fictional reports in the Mushroom Kingdom. | |||
| {{User|Shoey}} and {{User|Hooded Pitohui}} | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_169/Fake_News#Mushroom_Tribune|Issue 169]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| ''Mario | | ''News Flush'' | ||
| A ''Super Mario''-themed newspaper report about a fictional occurrence. | |||
| ''No sign up required'' | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_141/Fake_News#News_Flush|Issue 141]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Overlook Mountain Auction House Presents'' | ||
| Fliers advertising ''Super Mario'' items that are available for auction. | |||
| {{User|Shoey}} and {{User|Waluigi Time}} | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_192/Fake_News#Overlook_Mountain_Auction_House_Presents|Issue 192]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''The Sorcery Show'' | ||
| A demonstration of magic by Pyrokles, Eighth Legend of the Koopa Kingdom, and his assistant Kroop. | |||
| {{User|Legend 8}} | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_200/Fake_News#The Sorcery Show|Issue 200]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''The Spectral Lens'' | ||
| Spectral storyteller Boo1268 takes you through the history of the Mushroom Kingdom. | |||
| {{User|Boo1268}} | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_205/Fake_News#The Spectral Lens|Issue 205]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''The Sunshine Travel Guide'' | ||
| Information on hot vacation locales around the Mushroom Kingdom. | |||
| {{User|TheBlueCatMenace}} | |||
| [[The 'Shroom:Issue 196/Fake News#TheSunshineTravel Guide|Issue 196]] | |||
|} | |||
===Example Sections=== | |||
This is a selection of sections which have been featured in Fake News in the past and typify the content found in the team. The editions of these sections featured as examples have been selected because they reflect the scope of Fake News' goals and content as a team, but you do not have to follow these sections exactly in tone and style, formatting, content, or coverage. You can either apply to write your own version of these sections or use them as inspirations for a new or modified section. | |||
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|- | |- | ||
| '' | ! style="text-align:center; width:20%" | Section | ||
! style="text-align:center; width:40%" | Details | |||
! style="text-align:center; width:20%" | Example | |||
|- | |||
| ''Obituaries'' | |||
| A report of a fictional death which occurred in the Mushroom Kingdom. | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_152/Fake_News#Obituaries|Issue 152]] | |||
|- | |||
| ''Peddler's Place'' | |||
| A variety of advertisements regarding various things. | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_155/Fake_News#Peddler%27s_Place|Issue 155]] | |||
|- | |||
| ''Police Blotter'' | |||
| A section including crime reports, deaths, and major injuries relating to the ''Super Mario'' franchise. | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_141/Fake_News#Police_Blotter|Issue 141]] | |||
|- | |||
| ''Sport Report'' | |||
| Sports updates from the Mushroom Kingdom. | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_186/Fake_News#Sport_Report|Issue 186]] | |||
|- | |||
| ''TV Tomorrow'' | |||
| A description of fictional TV shows related to the ''Super Mario'' series. | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_189/Fake_News#TV_Tomorrow|Issue 189]] | |||
|} | |} | ||
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==Fun Stuff== | |||
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| style="border-radius: 0 25px 25px 0;" | <i>"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Be welcomed to our Fun Stuff table where we deal in games and puzzles of all kind. Things you will encounter here include crossword puzzles, word searches, pictures where you have to spot the differences or find a hidden secret. Be not discouraged, the game is open to old regulars and newcomers alike. Are you ready to up the ante and play your stunning hand? Or is it time to fold and go home? Be sure to trust your instincts. But once your chips are down, do not betray your heart's decision with hesitation. Rien ne va plus!"</i> | |||
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===Current Sections=== | |||
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! style="text-align:left; width:15%" | Member | |||
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| '' | | ''Director's Notes'' | ||
| Introduction to Fun Stuff. Also announces firings, hirings, resignations, and more. | |||
| {{User|Roserade}} | |||
| ''N/A'' | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Anagrams'' | ||
| A game where readers unscramble various anagrams to form ''Super Mario''-related phrases. | |||
| {{User|BBQ Turtle}} | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_154/Fun%20Stuff#Anagrams|Issue 154]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Connections'' | ||
| Words with some relation to the ''Super Mario'' franchise are presented, and it's your job to figure out how they're connected to each other. | |||
| {{User|Roserade}} | |||
| [[The 'Shroom:Issue 201/Fun Stuff#Connections|Issue 201]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Crossword'' | ||
| Guess the correct words from the provided hints. | |||
| {{User|MarioMorty}} | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_174/Fun_Stuff#Crossword|Issue 174]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Hiding Koopa'' | ||
| Look for the Koopas in the given picture. | |||
| {{User|Waluigi Time}} | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_188/Fun%20Stuff#Hiding_Koopa|Issue 188]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Hint Art'' | ||
| Use art depicting familiar scenery to guide a search for stars hidden throughout ''Super Mario 64''. | |||
| {{User|ViableBunnyBudd}} | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_205/Fun%20Stuff#Hint_Art|Issue 205]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Trivia'' | ||
| A collection of fun or little-known facts are presented. | |||
| {{User|Shoey}} | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_144/Fun_Stuff#Trivia|Issue 144]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Where in the Marioverse is Carmen Sandiego?'' | ||
| Try to solve a mystery using given clues, similar to the popular television series. | |||
| {{User|FunkyK38}} | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_150/Fun_Stuff#Where_in_the_Marioverse_is_Carmen_Sandiego.3F|Issue 150]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Word Search'' | ||
| Search for a collection of themed words in a standard word search. | |||
| {{User|Shoey}} | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_169/Fun%20Stuff#Word_Search|Issue 169]] | |||
|} | |||
===Example Sections=== | |||
This is a selection of sections which have been featured in Fun Stuff in the past and typify the content found in the team. The editions of these sections featured as examples have been selected because they reflect the scope of Fun Stuff's goals and content as a team, but you do not have to follow these sections exactly in tone and style, formatting, content, or coverage. You can either apply to write your own version of these sections or use them as inspirations for a new or modified section. | |||
{| class="shroomtable roundrows" style="margin: auto; width: 80%; text-align:center" | |||
|- | |||
! style="text-align:center; width:20%" | Section | |||
! style="text-align:center; width:40%" | Details | |||
! style="text-align:center; width:20%" | Example | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Guess Who!'' | ||
| Clues that describe a character. | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_144/Fun_Stuff#Guess_Who.21|Issue 144]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''It's aMAZEing'' | ||
| Find a way out of a detailed maze. | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_201/Fun_Stuff#It.27s_aMAZEing|Issue 201]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Musical Quiz'' | ||
| Try to guess the origins of these pieces of music from the ''Super Mario'' franchise. | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_176/Fun_Stuff#Musical_Quiz|Issue 176]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Picross'' | ||
| A picross puzzle is presented, along with basic instructions and the solution. | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_185/Fun_Stuff#Picross|Issue 185]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Quiz'' | ||
| A short series of quiz questions and answers. | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_140/Fun_Stuff#Quiz|Issue 140]] | |||
|} | |||
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==Palette Swap== | |||
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| | | style="border-radius: 25px 0 0 25px;" width=40px| [[File:PaletteSwapPortrait.png|center]] | ||
| style="border-radius: 0 25px 25px 0;" | <i>"I have been promised food in exchange for describing this part of the paper, so here we go! First, the name "Palette Swap" is being grievously misused; there is no actual swapping of color palettes going on here. What this actually is about is showcasing and discussing arts and crafts. From glorious paint masterworks, to music, to the written word, and somesuch... All manner of art is exhibited and discussed here. It's like one of those galas where they stand around babbling about the newest painting collection or symphony, only without the guy walking around handing out snacks. Speaking of which..."</i> | |||
|} | |} | ||
=== | ===Current Sections=== | ||
{| | {| class="shroomtable roundrows" style="margin: auto; width: 100%" | ||
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! style=" | ! style="text-align:left; width:15%" | Section | ||
! style="text-align:left; width:60%" | Details | |||
! style="text-align:left; width:15%" | Member | |||
! style="text-align:left; width:10%" | Example | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | ''Director's Notes'' | ||
| Introduction to Palette Swap. Also announces firings, hirings, resignations, and more. | |||
| {{User|FunkyK38}} | |||
| ''N/A'' | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''The ? Panel'' | ||
| Comics poking fun at various aspects of the ''Super Mario'' franchise. | |||
| {{User|winstein}} | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_190/Palette_Swap#The_?_Panel|Issue 190]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Community Art'' | ||
| Have a piece of art you want to share? Put it here! | |||
| ''No sign up required'' | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_187/Palette_Swap#Community_Art|Issue 187]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Community Comics'' | ||
| Fan-created comics are featured in this section. | |||
| ''No sign up required'' | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_181/Palette_Swap#Community_Comics|Issue 181]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Monokuma, Public Instigator'' | ||
| Follow the story of Monokuma and his associates as he stirs up trouble and spreads despair. | |||
| {{User|Flygon64}} | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_205/Palette_Swap#Monokuma.2C_Public_Instigator|Issue 205]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Shmaluigi, Private Investigator'' | ||
| Serialized detective stories from the point of view of Shmaluigi. | |||
| {{User|Waluigi Time}} | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_173/Palette_Swap#Shmaluigi,_Private_Investigator|Issue 173]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Sport Report: The Movie'' | ||
| ClawgripFan9001 goes on an adventure to save the Annual Mushroom World Games. | |||
| {{User|ClawgripFan9001}} | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_202/Palette_Swap#Sport_Report:_The_Movie|Issue 202]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Waluigi Time Comic'' | ||
| Comics starring Waluigi Time and a wacky cast of characters. | |||
| {{User|Waluigi Time}} | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_174/Palette_Swap#Waluigi_Time_Comic|Issue 174]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''World of Plight'' | ||
| This ongoing story shares the thoughts and experiences of ''Super Smash Bros.'' icons in journal form. | |||
| {{User|Magolor04726}} | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_155/Palette_Swap#World_of_Plight|Issue 155]] | |||
|} | |||
===Example Sections=== | |||
This is a selection of sections which have been featured in Palette Swap in the past and typify the content found in the team. The editions of these sections featured as examples have been selected because they reflect the scope of Palette Swap's goals and content as a team, but you do not have to follow these sections exactly in tone and style, formatting, content, or coverage. You can either apply to write your own version of these sections or use them as inspirations for a new or modified section. | |||
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| '' | | ''Drawn and Pressed'' | ||
| Presents an overview and history of newspaper comic strips both popular and obscure. | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_156/Palette_Swap#Drawn_.26_Pressed|Issue 156]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Mario's Boombox'' | ||
| Shows off unique video game music and fan-covers, from the Mario series or otherwise. | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_165/Palette_Swap#Mario's_Boombox|Issue 165]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Ongoing Fan Projects'' | ||
| Details new fan-art galleries on the forum, requests threads, comics, and other artistic projects. | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_128/Palette_Swap#Ongoing_Fan_Projects|Issue 128]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Random Image of the Month'' | ||
| An image, such as game-related artwork or sprites, is selected and discussed. | |||
| [[The 'Shroom:Issue 190/Palette Swap#Random Image of the Month|Issue 190]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Site Seeing'' | ||
| Takes a tour of official Nintendo sites and their structure. | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_163/Palette_Swap#Site_Seeing|Issue 163]] | |||
|} | |} | ||
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{| | ==Pipe Plaza== | ||
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| style="border-radius: 25px 0 0 25px;" width=40px| [[File:PipePlazaPortrait.png|center]] | |||
| style="border-radius: 0 25px 25px 0;" | <i>"Well met! What we have here appears to be a factual news and information conglomerate. Announcements, statistics, general information about any topic... All of it appears to be here, hoo. Factual content and overviews characterize this sample of the paper. If you're a restless youngster with nary a care, you might find this part of the newspaper rather dry and stuffy. But once you get to be my age, you will appreciate being well-informed. Anyhoo, I'm unsure where the pipes come in. Maybe the idea is to evoke thoughts of information shooting around in pneumatic tubes? What tomfoolery, though I guess it provides some levity."</i> | |||
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===Current Sections=== | |||
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| '' | | ''Director's Notes'' | ||
| Introduction to Pipe Plaza. Also announces firings, hirings, resignations, and more. | |||
| {{User|Zange}} | |||
| ''N/A'' | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Anniversary Announcements'' | ||
| A seasonal article to be held during the Awards process. Covers the progress of the [[MarioWiki:Anniversary|Super Mario Wiki's Anniversary ceremonies]] including the awards, game tournaments and all other festivities. | |||
| {{User|Lakituthequick}} | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_147/Pipe_Plaza#Anniversary_Announcements|Issue 147]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Forgotten Stars of a Golden Age'' | ||
| Examinations of obscure cartoon characters from the golden age of animation. | |||
| {{User|Shoey}} | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_200/Pipe_Plaza#Forgotten_Stars_of_a_Golden_Age|Issue 200]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Mario Calendar'' | ||
| Lists all past ''Super Mario'' games that were released in history during the month that the newest issue is released. | |||
| {{User|GPM1000}} | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_148/Pipe_Plaza#Mario_Calendar|Issue 148]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''The People of Isle Delfino'' | ||
| An overview of NPCs from ''Super Mario Sunshine'' and how they develop over the course of the game. | |||
| {{User|Hooded Pitohui}} | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_203/Pipe_Plaza#The_People_of_Isle_Delfino|Issue 203]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Poll Committee Discussion'' | ||
| A section documenting all the recent polls, as well as any new members of staff or events. | |||
| [[MarioWiki:Polls#Poll Committee|Poll Committee]] | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_152/Pipe_Plaza#Poll_Committee_Discussion|Issue 152]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Shoey's Archie Sonic Lore Corner'' | ||
| Detailed summaries of story arcs from Archie Comics' ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series. | |||
| {{User|Shoey}} | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_202/Pipe_Plaza#Shoey.27s_Archie_Sonic_Lore_Corner|Issue 202]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''The 'Shroom Report'' | ||
| A section documenting all the recent news about The 'Shroom, as well as writer milestones. | |||
| {{User|Waluigi Time}} | |||
| [[The 'Shroom:Issue 201/Pipe Plaza#The 'Shroom Report|Issue 201]] | |||
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| '' | | ''What's in a Campaign?'' | ||
| An overview of a robot's career on the show ''Robot Wars''. | |||
| {{User|Shoey}} | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_170/Pipe_Plaza#What's_in_a_Campaign|Issue 170]] | |||
|} | |} | ||
=== | ===Example Sections=== | ||
{| | This is a selection of sections which have been featured in Pipe Plaza in the past and typify the content found in the team. The editions of these sections featured as examples have been selected because they reflect the scope of Pipe Plaza's goals and content as a team, but you do not have to follow these sections exactly in tone and style, formatting, content, or coverage. You can either apply to write your own version of these sections or use them as inspirations for a new or modified section. | ||
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| ''Community Report'' | |||
| Summarizes all community-based events on the Super Mario Wiki, including promotions, demotions, and recent and ongoing proposals. | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_193/Pipe_Plaza#Community_Report|Issue 193]] | |||
|- | |||
| ''Forum Update'' | |||
| A detailed account on activity or changes during the past month on the [https://www.marioboards.com Super Mario Boards] forum. | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_170/Pipe_Plaza#Forum_Update|Issue 170]] | |||
|- | |||
| ''New Articles'' | |||
| A summary of new articles created on the Super Mario Wiki in the past month's span. | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_180/Pipe_Plaza#New_Articles|Issue 180]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| ''Tip of the Month'' | |||
| Tips to assist users with editing and working on projects on the Super Mario Wiki. | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_127/Pipe_Plaza#Tip_of_the_Month|Issue 127]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Upcoming Game'' | ||
| An overview of an upcoming game, covering as much detail as is known about the unreleased title. | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_136/Pipe_Plaza#Upcoming_Game|Issue 136]] | |||
|} | |||
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==Critic Corner== | |||
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| | | style="border-radius: 25px 0 0 25px;" width=40px| [[File:CriticCornerPortrait.png|center]] | ||
| style="border-radius: 0 25px 25px 0;" | <i>"Fine! FINE! I'll explain the gimmick to this section! Though the genius of Critic Corner defies explanation... First, you must have an opinion! It can encompass essentially anything you desire, be it games, movies, books, hair salons, pieces of furniture, cats... All is fair as long as you can make it interesting! Then, you must line this opinion of yours up with good sources and information... and SPLART! You have yourself an exquisite column within Critic Corner! Just be sure to explain why your opinion is the way it is, so you don't just ramble incoherently like a lunatic! TA-DAH!"</i> | |||
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===Current Sections=== | |||
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| '' | | ''Director's Notes'' | ||
| Introduction to Critic Corner. Also announces firings, hirings, resignations, and more. | |||
| {{User|Hypnotoad}} | |||
| ''N/A'' | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''A Paper Mario: The Origami King Review'' | ||
| A four part review of ''Paper Mario: The Origami King'' on the Nintendo Switch | |||
| {{User|Paper Plumm}} | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_209/Critic_Corner#A_Paper_Mario:_The_Origami_King_Review|Issue 209]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Anton's Half-Baked Reviews'' | ||
| Tongue-in-cheek reviews of a wide variety of food and drink items. | |||
| {{User|Hypnotoad}} | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_154/Critic_Corner#Anton.27s_Half-Baked_Reviews|Issue 154]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Book Review/Graphic Novel Review'' | ||
| Reviews about the hottest in literature, both old and new. | |||
| {{User|FunkyK38}} | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_150/Critic_Corner#Book_Review|Issue 150]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''The Mariospective'' | ||
| Reviews of retro ''Super Mario'' games available on the Nintendo Switch Online service. | |||
| {{User|Goombuigi}} | |||
| [[The 'Shroom:Issue 201/Critic Corner#The Mariospective|Issue 201]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Reviews | ||
| Reviews of various pieces of media (e.g. books, graphic novels, shows, movies, games), for those interested in one-time, volunteer-based submissions. | |||
| ''No sign-up required'' | |||
| N/A | |||
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| '' | | '''Shroom FM'' | ||
| Short reviews of the past month's new album releases. | |||
| {{User|MCD}} | |||
| style="background-color: rgba(255,127,0,0.4); border-radius: 0 25px 25px 0;" | [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_156/Critic_Corner#.27Shroom_FM|Issue 156]] | |||
|} | |} | ||
=== | ===Example Sections=== | ||
{| | This is a selection of sections which have been featured in Critic Corner in the past and typify the content found in the team. The editions of these sections featured as examples have been selected because they reflect the scope of Critic Corners's goals and content as a team, but you do not have to follow these sections exactly in tone and style, formatting, content, or coverage. You can either apply to write your own version of these sections or use them as inspirations for a new or modified section. | ||
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| ''' | | ''All-Time Smash Merit Ranking'' | ||
| Evaluations of fighters from the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series and ranking their inclusion. | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_177/Critic_Corner#All-Time_Smash_Merit_Ranking|Issue 177]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Character Review'' | ||
| Reviews of a variety of characters. | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_142/Critic_Corner#Character_Review|Issue 142]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''DragonFreak's Review Quest'' | ||
| A detailed review of a videogame title. | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_110/Critic_Corner#DragonFreak.27s_Review_Quest|Issue 110]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| ''Movie Reviews'' | |||
| Reviews about anything from the silver screen. | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_121/Critic_Corner#Movie_Reviews|Issue 121]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| style="background: | | ''Virtual Console Reviews'' | ||
| Reviews of game titles available through the Virtual Console system. | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_145/Critic_Corner#Virtual_Console_Reviews|Issue 145]] | |||
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==Strategy Wing== | |||
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| style="border-radius: 0 25px 25px 0;" | <i>"So like, it says here that Strategy Wing is the "analysis and instruction" section of the 'Shroom, whatever that means. It's purpose is to provide the kind of comprehensive analysis needed to build a firm strategy. It has two attacks, both with a power of 6. The first one is about delving into a topic to scrutinize and present an in-depth, detailed analysis of a subject and its history. The other will mercilessly pelt us with tips, strategies, and instructions that can be applied to a field of interest. Watch out for the "new skills acquired" status effect. Man, this totally sounds like "write essays about something you already like doing", you know? This wasn't a subject when I went to school."</i> | |||
|} | |||
===Current Sections=== | |||
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|- | |- | ||
| | | ''Director's Notes'' | ||
| Introduction to Strategy Wing. Also announces firings, hirings, resignations, and more. | |||
| {{User|Hooded Pitohui}} | |||
| ''N/A'' | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''Another Ogre Battle Section'' | ||
| Obscure games guy Shoey brings you a strategy guide for ''Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Calibur'' on the Nintendo 64. | |||
| {{User|Shoey}} | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_209/Strategy_Wing#Another_Ogre_Battle_Section|Issue 209]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | ''An Overly Detailed and Funny Walkthrough of Mega Man 2'' | ||
| Learn all the tips and tricks you'll need for ''Mega Man 2'' on the Nintendo Entertainment System. | |||
| {{User|Sparks}} | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_209/Strategy_Wing#An_Overly_Detailed_and_Funny_Walkthrough_of_Mega_Man_2|Issue 209]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| '' | | ''The Anatomy of a Pikmin'' | ||
| A look at the various types of Pikmin and their strengths, weaknesses, and how they have changed through the ''Pikmin'' series. | |||
| {{User|Shoey}} | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_196/Strategy_Wing#The_Anatomy_of_a_Pikmin|Issue 196]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'' | | ''Four Steps for a 3D World'' | ||
| An analysis of levels from 3D ''Super Mario'' platformers based on director Koichi Hayashida's level design philosophy. | |||
| {{User|Hooded Pitohui}} | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_192/Strategy_Wing#Four_Steps_for_a_3D_World|Issue 192]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'' | | ''Koops, Your Emblem is on Fire'' | ||
| Discover the tactical world of ''Fire Emblem'' with Koops. | |||
| {{User|ManKoops}} | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_154/Strategy_Wing#Koops.2C_Your_Emblem_is_on_Fire|Issue 154]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| ''An Octet Gazette'' | |||
| An analysis and comparison of the game mechanics of ''Octopath Traveler'' and its sequel. | |||
| {{User|Hooded Pitohui}} | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_204/Strategy_Wing#An_Octet_Gazette|Issue 204]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | ''Pitohui's Pokémon Academy'' | ||
| Pitohui explains how he raises various Pokémon. | |||
| {{User|Hooded Pitohui}} | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_180/Strategy_Wing#Pitohui's_Pokémon_Academy|Issue 180]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
|'' | | ''Shine Get'' | ||
| A written let's play of the Flash game ''Super Mario 63''. | |||
| {{User|Waluigi Time}} | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_195/Strategy_Wing#Shine_Get|Issue 195]] | |||
|- | |||
| ''Shoeyball: Gridiron Conquest'' | |||
| Coach Shoe attempts to take a low-ranking team all the way to the top in ''NCAA Football 2003''. | |||
| {{User|Shoey}} | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_200/Strategy_Wing#Shoeyball:_Gridiron_Conquest|Issue 200]] | |||
|} | |} | ||
===Example Sections=== | |||
This is a selection of sections which have been featured in Strategy Wing in the past and typify the content found in the team. The editions of these sections featured as examples have been selected because they reflect the scope of Strategy Wing's goals and content as a team, but you do not have to follow these sections exactly in tone and style, formatting, content, or coverage. You can either apply to write your own version of these sections or use them as inspirations for a new or modified section. | |||
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| ''Challenger Approaching!'' | |||
| A detailed analysis offering thoughts on how a character might be made into a fighter in ''Super Smash Bros.'' | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_123/Strategy_Wing#Challenger_Approaching.21|Issue 123]] | |||
|- | |||
| ''File City Files'' | |||
| Join Shoey on his quest to save File City in the original PlayStation's ''Digimon World''. | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_204/Strategy_Wing#File_City_Files|Issue 204]] | |||
|- | |||
| ''Mach Speed Mayhem'' | |||
| A section highlighting ''F-Zero'', analyzing how different characters have impacted the series. | |||
| [[The_%27Shroom:Issue_152/Strategy_Wing#Mach_Speed_Mayhem|Issue 152]] | |||
|- | |||
| ''Galactic Expedition'' | |||
| A guide to boss behaviors and strategies for defeating them in ''Metroid Dread''. | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_200/Strategy_Wing#Galactic_Expedition|Issue 200]] | |||
|- | |||
| ''The Anatomy of a Pikmin'' | |||
| A look at the various types of Pikmin and their strengths, weaknesses, and how they have changed through the ''Pikmin'' series. | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_204/Strategy_Wing#The_Anatomy_of_a_Pikmin|Issue 204]] | |||
|- | |||
| ''To Infinity and Beyond'' | |||
| A walkthrough of the ''Toy Story 2'' video game. | |||
| [[The_'Shroom:Issue_174/Strategy_Wing#To_Infinity_and_Beyond|Issue 174]] | |||
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In addition, if you're more inclined to contribute art to the paper, rather than writing, we offer opportunities for users to sign up to a call list of volunteer artists who may be contacted if The 'Shroom needs extra assets for, for instance, special issues. If you're interested, please read this forum thread for more information, then contact the Design Manager, let them know you would like to sign up, and let them know what kind of art you're most interested in making! If you aren't looking to become a volunteer artist, but still want to share art through the paper, we offer a no sign-up required section for community art in our Palette Swap team.
Directing Staff
The following is a list only of those staff members who directly handle sections of The 'Shroom. For a complete list of all Core 'Shroom Staff members, please refer to our contact page.
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Director | Publishes new editions of The 'Shroom every month. Sets immediate, monthly, and yearly goals for publication; provides framework for staff cooperation and efficiently delegates tasks in order to enact plans. Responsible for final review and implementation of policy suggestions. | Shoey (Talk Page · Forum Profile) |
Sub-Director / Editor-in-Chief | Prepares and edits new editions prior to release. Enforces writing policies as laid out in the Manual of Style. Assists Director in overseeing accomplishment and implementation of plans. Assumes full managerial responsibilities upon the Director's inability to fulfill obligations. | Meta Knight (Talk Page · Forum Profile) |
Statistics Manager | Compiles spreadsheets, statistics, and reports for managerial purposes. Keeps records of hired and fired writers, past submissions, and staff changes. Assists in archiving previous editions. Contact them if you're interested in writing for The 'Shroom. | Meta Knight (Talk Page · Forum Profile) |
Spotlight Manager | Provides direction for and oversees progress of The 'Shroom Spotlight collaboration. Announces project updates and new editing focuses in a monthly staff section. Coordinates discussion in the project topic on the Super Mario Boards. | RHG1951 (Talk Page · Forum Profile) |
Fake News Director | Directs and manages entertainment and advice pieces in Fake News. | Waluigi Time (Talk Page · Forum Profile) |
Fun Stuff Director | Directs and manages puzzle and activity sections in Fun Stuff. | Roserade (Talk Page · Forum Profile) |
Palette Swap Director | Directs and manages exhibitions of music, art, and community fiction in Palette Swap. | FunkyK38 (Talk Page · Forum Profile) |
Pipe Plaza Director | Directs and manages news, factual overviews and statistics sections in Pipe Plaza. | Zange (Talk Page · Forum Profile) |
Critic Corner Director | Directs and manages opinion pieces and review sections in Critic Corner. | Hypnotoad (Talk Page · Forum Profile) |
Strategy Wing Director | Directs and manages in-depth analyses and instructional sections in Strategy Wing. | Hooded Pitohui (Talk Page · Forum Profile) |
Fake News
"Wah, wah, WAAAH!?! FAKE news? Baloney! These are REAL news! 100% certified, truthful news of things happening in the Mushroom Kingdom RIGHT NOW, you ignorant schlub! How would you like it if I came to your home and said YOU didn't exist!? We cover everything here, from police reports, to weather forecasts, to obituaries. Sometimes there's even a TV guide. We get the real Mushroom Kingdom scoop to you! In fact, the only bit of FAKE news we have here are the advisories to not let a certain purple man into your homes. You can disregard that nonsense! People who wear purple are awesome and trustworthy!" |
Current Sections
Section | Details | Member | Example |
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Director's Notes | Introduction to Fake News. Also announces firings, hirings, resignations, and more. | Waluigi Time (talk) | N/A |
Cooking Guide | A cooking section, sharing fictional recipes and kitchen experiences relating to the Super Mario franchise. | ClawgripFan9001 (talk) | Issue 202 |
Dear Waluigi Time | Waluigi Time offers questionable advice on the issues of life. | Waluigi Time (talk) | Issue 191 |
Dry Dry Data | DryBonesBandit goes on adventures around the Mushroom Kingdom to document its varied wildlife. | DryBonesBandit (talk) | Issue 211 |
Fungal Forager's Field Guide | Scientific notes and recipes for Super Mario species all in one section. | Shoey (talk) and Hooded Pitohui (talk) | Issue 210 |
Mushroom Tribune | Hooded Pitohui and Shoey share their own thoughts on fictional reports in the Mushroom Kingdom. | Shoey (talk) and Hooded Pitohui (talk) | Issue 169 |
News Flush | A Super Mario-themed newspaper report about a fictional occurrence. | No sign up required | Issue 141 |
Overlook Mountain Auction House Presents | Fliers advertising Super Mario items that are available for auction. | Shoey (talk) and Waluigi Time (talk) | Issue 192 |
The Sorcery Show | A demonstration of magic by Pyrokles, Eighth Legend of the Koopa Kingdom, and his assistant Kroop. | Legend 8 (talk) | Issue 200 |
The Spectral Lens | Spectral storyteller Boo1268 takes you through the history of the Mushroom Kingdom. | Boo1268 (talk) | Issue 205 |
The Sunshine Travel Guide | Information on hot vacation locales around the Mushroom Kingdom. | TheBlueCatMenace (talk) | Issue 196 |
Example Sections
This is a selection of sections which have been featured in Fake News in the past and typify the content found in the team. The editions of these sections featured as examples have been selected because they reflect the scope of Fake News' goals and content as a team, but you do not have to follow these sections exactly in tone and style, formatting, content, or coverage. You can either apply to write your own version of these sections or use them as inspirations for a new or modified section.
Section | Details | Example |
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Obituaries | A report of a fictional death which occurred in the Mushroom Kingdom. | Issue 152 |
Peddler's Place | A variety of advertisements regarding various things. | Issue 155 |
Police Blotter | A section including crime reports, deaths, and major injuries relating to the Super Mario franchise. | Issue 141 |
Sport Report | Sports updates from the Mushroom Kingdom. | Issue 186 |
TV Tomorrow | A description of fictional TV shows related to the Super Mario series. | Issue 189 |
Fun Stuff
"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Be welcomed to our Fun Stuff table where we deal in games and puzzles of all kind. Things you will encounter here include crossword puzzles, word searches, pictures where you have to spot the differences or find a hidden secret. Be not discouraged, the game is open to old regulars and newcomers alike. Are you ready to up the ante and play your stunning hand? Or is it time to fold and go home? Be sure to trust your instincts. But once your chips are down, do not betray your heart's decision with hesitation. Rien ne va plus!" |
Current Sections
Section | Details | Member | Example |
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Director's Notes | Introduction to Fun Stuff. Also announces firings, hirings, resignations, and more. | Roserade (talk) | N/A |
Anagrams | A game where readers unscramble various anagrams to form Super Mario-related phrases. | BBQ Turtle (talk) | Issue 154 |
Connections | Words with some relation to the Super Mario franchise are presented, and it's your job to figure out how they're connected to each other. | Roserade (talk) | Issue 201 |
Crossword | Guess the correct words from the provided hints. | MarioMorty (talk) | Issue 174 |
Hiding Koopa | Look for the Koopas in the given picture. | Waluigi Time (talk) | Issue 188 |
Hint Art | Use art depicting familiar scenery to guide a search for stars hidden throughout Super Mario 64. | ViableBunnyBudd (talk) | Issue 205 |
Trivia | A collection of fun or little-known facts are presented. | Shoey (talk) | Issue 144 |
Where in the Marioverse is Carmen Sandiego? | Try to solve a mystery using given clues, similar to the popular television series. | FunkyK38 (talk) | Issue 150 |
Word Search | Search for a collection of themed words in a standard word search. | Shoey (talk) | Issue 169 |
Example Sections
This is a selection of sections which have been featured in Fun Stuff in the past and typify the content found in the team. The editions of these sections featured as examples have been selected because they reflect the scope of Fun Stuff's goals and content as a team, but you do not have to follow these sections exactly in tone and style, formatting, content, or coverage. You can either apply to write your own version of these sections or use them as inspirations for a new or modified section.
Section | Details | Example |
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Guess Who! | Clues that describe a character. | Issue 144 |
It's aMAZEing | Find a way out of a detailed maze. | Issue 201 |
Musical Quiz | Try to guess the origins of these pieces of music from the Super Mario franchise. | Issue 176 |
Picross | A picross puzzle is presented, along with basic instructions and the solution. | Issue 185 |
Quiz | A short series of quiz questions and answers. | Issue 140 |
Palette Swap
"I have been promised food in exchange for describing this part of the paper, so here we go! First, the name "Palette Swap" is being grievously misused; there is no actual swapping of color palettes going on here. What this actually is about is showcasing and discussing arts and crafts. From glorious paint masterworks, to music, to the written word, and somesuch... All manner of art is exhibited and discussed here. It's like one of those galas where they stand around babbling about the newest painting collection or symphony, only without the guy walking around handing out snacks. Speaking of which..." |
Current Sections
Section | Details | Member | Example |
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Director's Notes | Introduction to Palette Swap. Also announces firings, hirings, resignations, and more. | FunkyK38 (talk) | N/A |
The ? Panel | Comics poking fun at various aspects of the Super Mario franchise. | winstein (talk) | Issue 190 |
Community Art | Have a piece of art you want to share? Put it here! | No sign up required | Issue 187 |
Community Comics | Fan-created comics are featured in this section. | No sign up required | Issue 181 |
Monokuma, Public Instigator | Follow the story of Monokuma and his associates as he stirs up trouble and spreads despair. | Flygon64 (talk) | Issue 205 |
Shmaluigi, Private Investigator | Serialized detective stories from the point of view of Shmaluigi. | Waluigi Time (talk) | Issue 173 |
Sport Report: The Movie | ClawgripFan9001 goes on an adventure to save the Annual Mushroom World Games. | ClawgripFan9001 (talk) | Issue 202 |
Waluigi Time Comic | Comics starring Waluigi Time and a wacky cast of characters. | Waluigi Time (talk) | Issue 174 |
World of Plight | This ongoing story shares the thoughts and experiences of Super Smash Bros. icons in journal form. | Magolor04726 (talk) | Issue 155 |
Example Sections
This is a selection of sections which have been featured in Palette Swap in the past and typify the content found in the team. The editions of these sections featured as examples have been selected because they reflect the scope of Palette Swap's goals and content as a team, but you do not have to follow these sections exactly in tone and style, formatting, content, or coverage. You can either apply to write your own version of these sections or use them as inspirations for a new or modified section.
Section | Details | Example |
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Drawn and Pressed | Presents an overview and history of newspaper comic strips both popular and obscure. | Issue 156 |
Mario's Boombox | Shows off unique video game music and fan-covers, from the Mario series or otherwise. | Issue 165 |
Ongoing Fan Projects | Details new fan-art galleries on the forum, requests threads, comics, and other artistic projects. | Issue 128 |
Random Image of the Month | An image, such as game-related artwork or sprites, is selected and discussed. | Issue 190 |
Site Seeing | Takes a tour of official Nintendo sites and their structure. | Issue 163 |
Pipe Plaza
"Well met! What we have here appears to be a factual news and information conglomerate. Announcements, statistics, general information about any topic... All of it appears to be here, hoo. Factual content and overviews characterize this sample of the paper. If you're a restless youngster with nary a care, you might find this part of the newspaper rather dry and stuffy. But once you get to be my age, you will appreciate being well-informed. Anyhoo, I'm unsure where the pipes come in. Maybe the idea is to evoke thoughts of information shooting around in pneumatic tubes? What tomfoolery, though I guess it provides some levity." |
Current Sections
Section | Details | Member | Example |
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Director's Notes | Introduction to Pipe Plaza. Also announces firings, hirings, resignations, and more. | Zange (talk) | N/A |
Anniversary Announcements | A seasonal article to be held during the Awards process. Covers the progress of the Super Mario Wiki's Anniversary ceremonies including the awards, game tournaments and all other festivities. | Lakituthequick (talk) | Issue 147 |
Forgotten Stars of a Golden Age | Examinations of obscure cartoon characters from the golden age of animation. | Shoey (talk) | Issue 200 |
Mario Calendar | Lists all past Super Mario games that were released in history during the month that the newest issue is released. | GPM1000 (talk) | Issue 148 |
The People of Isle Delfino | An overview of NPCs from Super Mario Sunshine and how they develop over the course of the game. | Hooded Pitohui (talk) | Issue 203 |
Poll Committee Discussion | A section documenting all the recent polls, as well as any new members of staff or events. | Poll Committee | Issue 152 |
Shoey's Archie Sonic Lore Corner | Detailed summaries of story arcs from Archie Comics' Sonic the Hedgehog series. | Shoey (talk) | Issue 202 |
The 'Shroom Report | A section documenting all the recent news about The 'Shroom, as well as writer milestones. | Waluigi Time (talk) | Issue 201 |
What's in a Campaign? | An overview of a robot's career on the show Robot Wars. | Shoey (talk) | Issue 170 |
Example Sections
This is a selection of sections which have been featured in Pipe Plaza in the past and typify the content found in the team. The editions of these sections featured as examples have been selected because they reflect the scope of Pipe Plaza's goals and content as a team, but you do not have to follow these sections exactly in tone and style, formatting, content, or coverage. You can either apply to write your own version of these sections or use them as inspirations for a new or modified section.
Section | Details | Example |
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Community Report | Summarizes all community-based events on the Super Mario Wiki, including promotions, demotions, and recent and ongoing proposals. | Issue 193 |
Forum Update | A detailed account on activity or changes during the past month on the Super Mario Boards forum. | Issue 170 |
New Articles | A summary of new articles created on the Super Mario Wiki in the past month's span. | Issue 180 |
Tip of the Month | Tips to assist users with editing and working on projects on the Super Mario Wiki. | Issue 127 |
Upcoming Game | An overview of an upcoming game, covering as much detail as is known about the unreleased title. | Issue 136 |
Critic Corner
"Fine! FINE! I'll explain the gimmick to this section! Though the genius of Critic Corner defies explanation... First, you must have an opinion! It can encompass essentially anything you desire, be it games, movies, books, hair salons, pieces of furniture, cats... All is fair as long as you can make it interesting! Then, you must line this opinion of yours up with good sources and information... and SPLART! You have yourself an exquisite column within Critic Corner! Just be sure to explain why your opinion is the way it is, so you don't just ramble incoherently like a lunatic! TA-DAH!" |
Current Sections
Section | Details | Member | Example |
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Director's Notes | Introduction to Critic Corner. Also announces firings, hirings, resignations, and more. | Hypnotoad (talk) | N/A |
A Paper Mario: The Origami King Review | A four part review of Paper Mario: The Origami King on the Nintendo Switch | Paper Plumm (talk) | Issue 209 |
Anton's Half-Baked Reviews | Tongue-in-cheek reviews of a wide variety of food and drink items. | Hypnotoad (talk) | Issue 154 |
Book Review/Graphic Novel Review | Reviews about the hottest in literature, both old and new. | FunkyK38 (talk) | Issue 150 |
The Mariospective | Reviews of retro Super Mario games available on the Nintendo Switch Online service. | Goombuigi (talk) | Issue 201 |
Reviews | Reviews of various pieces of media (e.g. books, graphic novels, shows, movies, games), for those interested in one-time, volunteer-based submissions. | No sign-up required | N/A |
'Shroom FM | Short reviews of the past month's new album releases. | MCD (talk) | Issue 156 |
Example Sections
This is a selection of sections which have been featured in Critic Corner in the past and typify the content found in the team. The editions of these sections featured as examples have been selected because they reflect the scope of Critic Corners's goals and content as a team, but you do not have to follow these sections exactly in tone and style, formatting, content, or coverage. You can either apply to write your own version of these sections or use them as inspirations for a new or modified section.
Section | Details | Example |
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All-Time Smash Merit Ranking | Evaluations of fighters from the Super Smash Bros. series and ranking their inclusion. | Issue 177 |
Character Review | Reviews of a variety of characters. | Issue 142 |
DragonFreak's Review Quest | A detailed review of a videogame title. | Issue 110 |
Movie Reviews | Reviews about anything from the silver screen. | Issue 121 |
Virtual Console Reviews | Reviews of game titles available through the Virtual Console system. | Issue 145 |
Strategy Wing
"So like, it says here that Strategy Wing is the "analysis and instruction" section of the 'Shroom, whatever that means. It's purpose is to provide the kind of comprehensive analysis needed to build a firm strategy. It has two attacks, both with a power of 6. The first one is about delving into a topic to scrutinize and present an in-depth, detailed analysis of a subject and its history. The other will mercilessly pelt us with tips, strategies, and instructions that can be applied to a field of interest. Watch out for the "new skills acquired" status effect. Man, this totally sounds like "write essays about something you already like doing", you know? This wasn't a subject when I went to school." |
Current Sections
Section | Details | Member | Example |
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Director's Notes | Introduction to Strategy Wing. Also announces firings, hirings, resignations, and more. | Hooded Pitohui (talk) | N/A |
Another Ogre Battle Section | Obscure games guy Shoey brings you a strategy guide for Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Calibur on the Nintendo 64. | Shoey (talk) | Issue 209 |
An Overly Detailed and Funny Walkthrough of Mega Man 2 | Learn all the tips and tricks you'll need for Mega Man 2 on the Nintendo Entertainment System. | Sparks (talk) | Issue 209 |
The Anatomy of a Pikmin | A look at the various types of Pikmin and their strengths, weaknesses, and how they have changed through the Pikmin series. | Shoey (talk) | Issue 196 |
Four Steps for a 3D World | An analysis of levels from 3D Super Mario platformers based on director Koichi Hayashida's level design philosophy. | Hooded Pitohui (talk) | Issue 192 |
Koops, Your Emblem is on Fire | Discover the tactical world of Fire Emblem with Koops. | ManKoops (talk) | Issue 154 |
An Octet Gazette | An analysis and comparison of the game mechanics of Octopath Traveler and its sequel. | Hooded Pitohui (talk) | Issue 204 |
Pitohui's Pokémon Academy | Pitohui explains how he raises various Pokémon. | Hooded Pitohui (talk) | Issue 180 |
Shine Get | A written let's play of the Flash game Super Mario 63. | Waluigi Time (talk) | Issue 195 |
Shoeyball: Gridiron Conquest | Coach Shoe attempts to take a low-ranking team all the way to the top in NCAA Football 2003. | Shoey (talk) | Issue 200 |
Example Sections
This is a selection of sections which have been featured in Strategy Wing in the past and typify the content found in the team. The editions of these sections featured as examples have been selected because they reflect the scope of Strategy Wing's goals and content as a team, but you do not have to follow these sections exactly in tone and style, formatting, content, or coverage. You can either apply to write your own version of these sections or use them as inspirations for a new or modified section.
Section | Details | Example |
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Challenger Approaching! | A detailed analysis offering thoughts on how a character might be made into a fighter in Super Smash Bros. | Issue 123 |
File City Files | Join Shoey on his quest to save File City in the original PlayStation's Digimon World. | Issue 204 |
Mach Speed Mayhem | A section highlighting F-Zero, analyzing how different characters have impacted the series. | Issue 152 |
Galactic Expedition | A guide to boss behaviors and strategies for defeating them in Metroid Dread. | Issue 200 |
The Anatomy of a Pikmin | A look at the various types of Pikmin and their strengths, weaknesses, and how they have changed through the Pikmin series. | Issue 204 |
To Infinity and Beyond | A walkthrough of the Toy Story 2 video game. | Issue 174 |
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