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== High Quality Uploads ==
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Hey, great uploads! I'm loving the screenshots you're adding to this wiki. Please do more. :D {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 23:20, 19 November 2015 (EST)
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:To be honest, I wasn't sure if my uploads were approvable because of the drastic increase in file size. I'm glad someone sees my high quality uploads as something good. I could go even higher but my computer is crap and I don't have anything beyond a 1600x900 monitor. The resolution of the captures are really causing Dolphin Emulator to run slow for me (2.5x Native). Even 1x Native can get sluggish at times. If I had more powerful hardware, it wouldn't be such a problem. Oh well. I am at least providing some much needed quality images this Wiki needs for [[Super Mario Galaxy]] (and [[Super Mario Galaxy 2]] too when I get around to playing that through Dolphin :P). :D --[[User:Wildgoosespeeder|Wildgoosespeeder]] ([[User talk:Wildgoosespeeder|talk]]) 23:43, 19 November 2015 (EST)
| style="background-color:#006600;color:#FFFF00;font-size:36px;line-height:40px;text-align:justify;vertical-align:top;padding-top:2px;padding-right:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-left:2px;"|{{TCRF|{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{BASEPAGENAME}}}}'''Last check-in: October 15, 2024'''<br><br>I have a full time job from 8AM-5PM Monday through Friday. Consider me busy almost all the time, but I'll try to check-in from time to time.<br><br>I usually reply on the users' talk pages if you don't see my replies on my talk page. If it looks like I don't respond, I do, just in a different spot.<br><br>I have decided that archival will happen after every 100th talk section sees a resolution.<br><br><span style="background-color:#{{#ifeq:{{#expr:{{PAGESIZE:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|R}} >= 100000}}|1|FF0000">[[File:X mark.svg|36px]] Should|00FF00">[[File:Check mark.svg|36px]] Shouldn't}} archive</span> (page should contain more than [[MarioWiki:Article size|100,000 characters]], which this page has {{PAGESIZE:{{FULLPAGENAME}}}} at this time).<br><br>Archives: [[User talk:Wildgoosespeeder/Archive 1|1]] [[User talk:Wildgoosespeeder/Archive 2|2]] [[User talk:Wildgoosespeeder/Archive 3|3]]
::The more increase in file-size means better quality the better for the wiki, I say. Well I'm glad someone's going through the trouble of playing a platformer especially on a slower computer to upload high quality screenshots. The games can run frustratingly slow so I understand where you're coming from. Keep up the good work! {{User:Baby Luigi/sig}} 00:47, 20 November 2015 (EST)
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:::Slower frame rates do help getting more precise screenshots though. :P Anyways, it's nice to see my work is going appreciated. It's a nice change of pace hearing positive remarks improving a Wiki. :D The last Wiki I tried to improve just had me being chewed out by moderators. The Wiki's organization and maintenance handling was a mess five years in the making. Tried to propose systems to help it out some to get it back on-track. Lukewarm response. :( This Wiki and Bulbapedia handle better. --[[User:Wildgoosespeeder|Wildgoosespeeder]] ([[User talk:Wildgoosespeeder|talk]]) 04:42, 20 November 2015 (EST)
::::Yeah about that slow emulation speed lol, we've worked with slower frame rates before; we had to work with 1-3 FPS sometimes! The payoff is that the results in button-mashing and reaction minigames in Mario Party are profound, and it one time lead us to discovering [[:File:Leaf Leap.png|an easter egg]]. Anyway, despite what Baby Luigi (my identical twin sister) said, it might actually be ideal if you stick to native resolution, but there's no point going back and changing the resolution of the images. Don't let that discourage you, though, and you ''can'' continue your work as usual. {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 15:23, 20 November 2015 (EST)
:::::The way Dolphin handles screenshots, it's a pain to take things in 640x480 or 853x480 or whatever. The picture ends up being stretched and scaled to whatever size the window is to fit the frame. [https://bugs.dolphin-emu.org/issues/9089 I have brought this up on the Dolphin bug tracker]. The developers say the current screenshot code is a mess and they haven't gotten around to cleaning it up because of the fact. Also if I were to take their suggestion to get around the issue, the program crashes and restarts my display driver, for me at least. Long story short, it's a pain to take screenshots at the 1x native resolution and have the output screenshot be 640x480 or 853x480. It's better for me to do 2.5x native (1600x900). --[[User:Wildgoosespeeder|Wildgoosespeeder]] ([[User talk:Wildgoosespeeder|talk]]) 16:58, 20 November 2015 (EST)
::::::All right, it's okay if you have to upload at bigger-than-normal resolutions, moreso if it's really the only reliable way to get higher-quality screenshots. Just continue what you're doing, and we'll be fine. {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 19:40, 20 November 2015 (EST)
NICE!! A fellow uploader! Such work is always appreciated. If uploading images is your main interest. I can link you to a page with countless amount of low quality images. Not necessarily Wii games but all existing Mario games!--{{User:Megadardery/sig}} 06:48, 20 November 2015 (EST)
:It's probably best to automate inserting <code><nowiki>{{image-quality}}</nowiki></code> for JPEGs if the tag doesn't exist. Some JPEGs can't be replaced, such as alpha/beta screenshots, pre-release images, and other media that can't be replicated. PNGs are a different story as they require manual investigation if the image is good or not. I have flagged a few already. I don't consider myself a regular uploader. Too much work. Also my Mario game library is quite limited. I happen to be interested in Super Mario Galaxy 1/2 being played in Dolphin Emulator and looking into Super Mario Wiki seeing a lot of low quality imagery. :P --[[User:Wildgoosespeeder|Wildgoosespeeder]] ([[User talk:Wildgoosespeeder|talk]]) 19:52, 20 November 2015 (EST)
::I'd reserve them for super-low quality and/or out-of-proportion images, but I suppose you can catalog them in your user page so we can find all the images in a neat little spot without sharing room with horrendous-quality images. {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 20:30, 20 November 2015 (EST)


==Mail toad image==
== Your User Page Colors ==
Just a small request, but can you re-position the Purple Toad in [[:File:Pinktoadb.png|this screenshot]] so the flowers don't clip through his feet? I figured that the image may be more useful for cropping in the future (we have a lot of cropped images here too). Thanks! {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 20:30, 20 November 2015 (EST)
:I don't think it is possible. It seems like the [[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'s [[Mailtoad]] is bound to the ring of flowers. :( --[[User:Wildgoosespeeder|Wildgoosespeeder]] ([[User talk:Wildgoosespeeder|talk]]) 17:41, 22 November 2015 (EST)
::I thought he might be wandering around. Goddamn Nintendo, did they not realize that he clips through the flowers? Oh well... :( {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 17:52, 22 November 2015 (EST)


== RE: Cosmic Blooper.PNG ==
Green-and-blue doesn't make for a great contrast, and it's kind of hard for me to read.  Do you mind altering the colors of your user page for better contrast?  Thanks! -{{User:YoshiFlutterJump/sig}} 00:40, 20 November 2017 (EST)
Hello, good job the high resolution image uploads. However, since the previous [[:File:Cosmic Blooper.PNG]] has the complete area (unless you can upload better version), it's preferable to use that one.
 
== Re:Uploads are JPEG to PNG ==
 
Hi, my uploads of Paper Mario artwork were PNG to begin with. I got them from the source in the upload description if you want proof, they were already PNG. The only exception is Kooper, because I found the existing JPG artwork looked better and was slightly bigger so my bad on that one. --{{User:Fawfulfan64/sig}} 16:09, 1 December 2017 (EST)
:OK that makes sense. What about the ones that are bigger than what's already here though, like most partner and boss art? Also, in regards to the JPG to PNG thing, I've had this thought for a while but I'm not sure if it's been answered, what's wrong with uploading them as PNGs when that makes the process of uploading actual high quality PNGs when they are found easier, since you can just update the existing file instead of uploading a new one? --{{User:Fawfulfan64/sig}} 16:26, 1 December 2017 (EST)
Can I re-add the artworks that are at least more desirable than the current tiny/small ones? (Peach distress, Goomba King, Kammy etc that obviously weren't copied from the wiki to begin with) --{{User:Fawfulthegreat64/sig}} 12:03, 5 December 2017 (EST)
 
== Reverting edits ==
 
Hey. Just to let you know, when someone's done a spate of edits you can actually undo them. Just click onto the page history, go to the last "good" revision, click edit, and then save. It's basically the rollbacking ability we have, just more steps. {{User|Yoshi876}}
:That sounds like you're just clicking the undo button, what you need to do is click on the timecode for that edit. When you go to edit you should get a message reading "Warning: You are editing an out-of-date revision of this page. If you save it, any changes made since this revision will be lost." {{User|Yoshi876}}
 
== Thanks ==
 
Hey, just want to say thanks for helping out with my screenshot qualities. I may have a way of getting higher quality screenshots for NES, SNES, GB, GBC, and GBA through my father's Retron system, but the setup for doing so is rather...convoluted and may not happen any time soon. So, until I'm able to meet policy on my own, thanks for the help. :) {{User:Alex95/sig}} 22:43, 20 December 2017 (EST)
:Despite possible Retron mistakes, the image quality would be much better than my capture card can produce. The issue is it saves to an SD card, which my computer does not have a slot for. My dad's computer does, though, so maybe I can work things out with him sometime.
:The program I am currently using is called Debut Video Capture Software made by the NCH Software company, with my capture card being an AV to USB, if that helps. Not sure which one is the real issue when it comes to quality, or if it's both, but it's easily accessible and my computer can (barely) run it.
:While I have no other way of capturing N64, GCN, or Wii footage and screenshots (and I can upload from the Wii U directly), I can use my father's Retron for the NES, SNES, GB, GBC, and GBA screenshots, which the Retron automatically takes at pixel-perfect size, so I'll see what I can do with that when I need to. DS and 3DS is a nope though :P {{User:Alex95/sig}} 11:31, 21 December 2017 (EST)
 
They're from the Retron I mentioned above. Takes snapshots in the correct size, but sadly, there's no way to change the output file format :( {{User:Alex95/sig}} 21:02, 16 March 2018 (EDT)
:Oh, I guess I've just been saying "Retron" rather than "Retron 5" :P It can play NES, SNES, Famicom, Genesis, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance games. {{User:Alex95/sig}} 11:14, 17 March 2018 (EDT)
 
==Hey==
Hey thanks! I'm going to be very busy today, as it is Christmas, but I'll look into those softwares you suggested to upload the rest of the pictures. Thanks and, by the way, happy holidays, too! {{User:DKPetey99/sig}}
 
==melonDS==
it's apparently out and I think it's the only emulator that can support local multiplayer. Maybe update your screenshot page? {{User:Baby Luigi/sig}} 18:59, 25 December 2017 (EST)
:well what about using it to take local multiplayer screenshots? is there any other emulator that can do that? {{User:Baby Luigi/sig}} 22:44, 25 December 2017 (EST)
 
== Is it Okay if I Upload Images taken from my Phone? ==
[[File:Mario Golf Eagle.png|thumb|right|Sample]]
I asked the same Question and someone told me to ask you this question. Ever since Miiverse has shut down, I've lost my work into trying to put in images I post on Miiverse, so I decide on Uploading images taken from my iPhone which was my only way around it (I own an iPhone 4, so the quality shouldn't be too bad). The sample I have is for Mario Golf for the Nintendo 64. I understand if you do not accept, I just really want to help out articles that are in the need for images. [[User:Jigglypuff|Jigglypuff]] ([[User talk:Jigglypuff|talk]]) 11:42, 29 December 2017 (EST)
 
== RE:SWF JPEG screenshots ==
 
To take screenshots, I put the games on full-screen and use the print screen function. I then paste them in Photoshop and save them for web as JPEG. I don't think it's possible to take screenshots directly from the SWF file, unless I download and use third-party software which I don't want to do. -- {{User:Super Radio/Sig}} 18:07, 31 December 2017 (EST)
:I think I understand what you are talking about, but I do not have the Flash files (.fla) so that I could access the contents of these games. Only the Adobe Player files (.swf) that run them can be downloaded from the net. Or do you mean there are other official Flash players out there which allow me to take screenshots? I can't find them... -- {{User:Super Radio/Sig}} 06:56, 2 January 2018 (EST)
::I'm honestly out of the loop with this. Have merely downloaded and installed a new version of the Flash Player. Now, how do I effortlessly take screenshots on a .swf file? I can neither do it on browser nor on the separate file, unless I use the Print Screen function. -- {{User:Super Radio/Sig}} 12:01, 2 January 2018 (EST)
:::Got it. Unfortunately, I'm not sure if I have the time to retake the screenshots, and it's a pretty tedious work at that. Should the image-quality template be put to the existing images? -- {{User:Super Radio/Sig}} 09:41, 3 January 2018 (EST)
 
==Big Steely==
That page no longer covers the ''Super Mario 64'' obstacle; as such, one of the new pages should be used for its info. Probably Iron Ball, as that's also used for various similar objects in ''Bowser's Inside Story''. [[User:Doc von Schmeltwick|Doc von Schmeltwick]] ([[User talk:Doc von Schmeltwick|talk]]) 20:24, 3 January 2018 (EST)
:Well that info has been removed from that article like 4 times already, and short article =/= stub. [[User:Doc von Schmeltwick|Doc von Schmeltwick]] ([[User talk:Doc von Schmeltwick|talk]]) 20:38, 3 January 2018 (EST)
::But they don't even look the same. The SMW ones have the little finger holes in them. Because they're bowling balls. Boulder, Chomp and Big also act relatively the same. [[User:Doc von Schmeltwick|Doc von Schmeltwick]] ([[User talk:Doc von Schmeltwick|talk]]) 20:46, 3 January 2018 (EST)
 
== This Image ==
 
Hey. Can you please reupload [[:File:DKKOSRedHandlePeg.png|this image]] for me so it's not all messed up and the entire item is shown? If you need the original picture it's from page 8 of [https://media.nintendo.com/nintendo/bin/iTWgYiJG7AsuXOWvVPBioZ8XcHmIAQGa/y8FarK92oe0SB31kUAkBlJA1yK5E2Z2r.pdf|this]. Thanks. {{User:DKPetey99/sig}}
 
== Mario is Missing! images ==
 
Hello, could you upload an image of each cities from the [[Mario_is_Missing!#MS-DOS|MS-DOS version]] (especially the red links)?
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{{User:L151/sig}}
:I had a feeling someone would have a problem with it but I am not sure how to best capture all of it. I couldn't find a good angle to do so. The suggested angle seems to be during the intro before Mario flies in (it has black bars) and then the image was edited. I don't like editing screenshots relating to casual play, the original format the images were captured in as I was replacing them. Also I was trying to match articles like [[Dusty Dune Galaxy]] and [[Sea Slide Galaxy]], previous articles I worked on to replace the images. --[[User:Wildgoosespeeder|Wildgoosespeeder]] ([[User talk:Wildgoosespeeder|talk]]) 23:09, 22 November 2015 (EST)
::I just need to point out that both are good; one shows the entire planet, the other shows the relative scale between Mario and the planet, and it shows gameplay footage. I think the free look option in Dolphin can be used to zoom yourself out so you can see both Mario and the planet, and it's just illustrative purposes, so it's not necessarily cheating or modding the game to give wrong impressions. The pesky HUD might be there, though, I don't know... {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 16:25, 23 November 2015 (EST)
:::Free Look it is as a final resort but it will be a separate image, similar in case to [[Sea Slide Galaxy]]. --[[User:Wildgoosespeeder|Wildgoosespeeder]] ([[User talk:Wildgoosespeeder|talk]]) 16:28, 23 November 2015 (EST)
::::That's exactly how I'd do it, lol. We think alike. :) {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 19:56, 23 November 2015 (EST)
:::::The images have been supplied. Check out [[Good Egg Galaxy]]. --[[User:Wildgoosespeeder|Wildgoosespeeder]] ([[User talk:Wildgoosespeeder|talk]]) 00:45, 24 November 2015 (EST)


== RE: Input On Merges ==
== Image Quality ==


I went offline before deleting the [[:File:SMG Starshroom & Kingfin Planet.png|file]], so that done. You can upload another image of the battle to replace on the [[Kingfin|page]]. About unused file, some users upload and forgets to add them into pages, some replace but didn't tag for deletion.  
Hey would you mind reuploading [[:File:Rainbow Tourney.png|this]] to improve the quality? {{User:DKPetey99/sig}}
As the description said, '''All files should be used in at least one page. Some are lying around waiting to be tagged with <nowiki>{{delete}}</nowiki> as well.'''
:Hey you see for the original upload of [[:File:Rainbow Tourney.png|this picture]] how it has a Rainbow Tourney logo on the bottom? Is it possible that you can reupload that specific picture so the Rainbow Tourney logo is there like it is in the original? {{User:DKPetey99/sig}}
::Oh, shoot. Ok. {{User:DKPetey99/sig}}


:Well yes, but i figure there should another screenshot of the battle fight and conclusion, if you're fine with that.
== RE: Concept Art Category ==
{{User:L151/sig}}
 
Branching it out makes it more convenient for viewers. I can understand wanting to keep them all in one place, but if a user were to look for some concept art, a separate category would save them the trouble of having to sift through hundreds of pre-release/unused content images. {{User:Mario jc/sig}} 03:29, 18 January 2018 (EST)
 
:I wouldn't be opposed to splitting the pre-release and unused content images, and if there are any overlaps as you mentioned (pre-release content found unused in the game), both categories can be included on the file page; if there are too many overlaps, though, then it's probably not worth splitting them. Considering we have [[:Category:Fair use art]] and not "Fair use art images" (which seems a bit redundant), I don't think renaming [[:Category:Concept art]] is really necessary. {{User:Mario jc/sig}} 07:22, 19 January 2018 (EST)
 
::Seems fine with me. {{User:Mario jc/sig}} 22:12, 19 January 2018 (EST)


== Uploads ==
== NSMB sprites ==
Hello! I just wanted to say you're doing a great work with all your uploads, thanks! --{{User:Tucayo/sig}} 18:52, 22 December 2015 (EST)


== RE:Super Mario Galaxy Uploads ==
I noticed you posted an image quality template on the [[Gallery:New Super Mario Bros.|New Super Mario Bros gallery]], mentioning to use a certain editor to rip the spirtes. I've been messing around with it, but can't seem to find a way to do so. On top of that, I'm fairly certain some of the existing sprites, such as [[:File:BlueKoopaTroopaNSMB.png]] are already at their best quality.--{{User:Eldritchdraaks/sig}} 16:29, 7 February 2018 (EST)


The images I find are usually in .jpg format, so I figure that saving them as .png makes less sense. I don't have access to a computer strong enough to handle Dolphin Emulation, so I am unfortunately unable to make such high quality screenshots. If saving .jpgs as .pngs is more preferable anyways, then I will change my behaviour immediately. {{User:RandomYoshi/sig}} 19:25, 22 December 2015 (EST)
== Actually ==
:Thanks a lot! This is going to speed up things considerably. {{User:RandomYoshi/sig}} 19:48, 22 December 2015 (EST)


== Re: JPEG Woes ==
Since it was a screencap from youtube, that would be youtube's video compression, not jpeg artifcats, if that makes a difference.--{{User:Eldritchdraaks/sig}} 14:26, 9 February 2018 (EST)


Thanks! I've been having trouble with JPEGs lately; I'll take your advice and make them PNGs in the future if it doesn't cooperate. --[[User:Andymii|Andymii]] ([[User talk:Andymii|talk]]) 20:41, 26 December 2015 (EST)
== Hi ==


== Transparency ==
We haven't talked in a while, so how are things going? {{User:Baby Luigi/sig}} 19:18, 11 February 2018 (EST)
I would reccomend not adding transparency onto the health bar image as the after effects could look unprofessional and is mostly unnecessary. Great with the uploads though.{{user|NSY}}
:Why can't' you just dump the textures on Dolphin Emulator and piece them together instead? {{User:Baby Luigi/sig}} 19:36, 27 December 2015 (EST)
::That might work if you can pull it off actually. Wouldn't recommend using magic wand transparency though. {{user|NSY}}
:::I don't have the proper tools to make it happen nor do I know how to wield them properly. I just capture things in the final render. I'll let someone else sort out getting even more precise with the image in question. --[[User:Wildgoosespeeder|Wildgoosespeeder]] ([[User talk:Wildgoosespeeder|talk]]) 19:42, 27 December 2015 (EST)
::::Dumping textures come with official transparency; there won't be any need to use magic wand transparency. Besides, you can use feathering to make a transparency less blocky so it's not always a bad thing. BTW, you use Dolpin emulator, correct? {{User:Baby Luigi/sig}} 19:44, 27 December 2015 (EST)
:::::I know how to enable the feature in the graphics settings. I'm moreso just supplying replacement game screenshots. That is what I am uploading. --[[User:Wildgoosespeeder|Wildgoosespeeder]] ([[User talk:Wildgoosespeeder|talk]]) 19:47, 27 December 2015 (EST)


==Your use of image quality tags==
== About the surfing images ==
I think you're a tad too liberal throwing it around to any picture that's a little less than ideal quality. Typically, the tag is saved for images that have horrible anti-aliasing, taken with a potato quality camera, or whatever, but some images you've put an image-quality tag on are acceptable quality, even though they're simply JPGs. Like, I think [[:File:108615-1.jpg|this image]] and [[:File:Spm chaos-heart.jpg|this image]] do their jobs even if they're not perfect quality. Yes, lacking a tag doesn't mean that it can't be better, but the image quality tag is usually saved for noticeably bad images, just like how we don't tag rewrite on articles unless their quality is noticeably and jarringly bad. Don't take this as a discouragement to your contributions, I'm personally just stating my own thoughts. {{User:Baby Luigi/sig}} 20:05, 27 December 2015 (EST)
:Well after I brought this up, my twin IRL informed me that she already has this discussion with you before. I really apologize for bringing this up again. I might talk about it in the General Discussions Wiki Collab board of the Marioboards though so I can get some discussion from others. {{User:Baby Luigi/sig}} 20:39, 27 December 2015 (EST)
::Again, I'll probably bring it up on the forums regarding usage of the templates. But we probably don't need to break it up; a bad image is a bad image and the reasons parameter is already good enough to cover all cases an image can be a bad image. {{User:Baby Luigi/sig}} 20:51, 27 December 2015 (EST)


== Beta Images ==
I already uploaded them, and then you edit conflicted me.  Which image will we use now? -{{User:YoshiFlutterJump/sig}} 21:27, 17 February 2018 (EST)
:Well, I assume that’s usual for spotlight.  Well, we'll use your image for GBA and mine for 3DS, then. -{{User:YoshiFlutterJump/sig}} 21:31, 17 February 2018 (EST)


The correct category for pre-release images is [[:Category:Pre-release and unused images]], not (the now-obsolete) [[:Category:Beta Images]]. [[User:Niiue|Niiue]] ([[User talk:Niiue|talk]]) 02:24, 30 December 2015 (EST)
== SMG2 image request ==


==I'll make sure to do it.==
Hello, could you upload a image of the missions "[[The Secret Wall Jump]]" and "[[The Chimp's Score Challenge]]"? Thank you.
Thanks for the info. I haven't started uploaded images since yesterday. I'll try to upload png images, thanks for the help. [[User:The Golden Yoshi|<span style="font-bold:cezanne;color:Orange">Golden</span>]] [[User talk: The Golden Yoshi|<span style="font-bold:cezanne;color:Lime">Yoshi</span>]] [[File:Blue Toad Artwork - New Super Luigi U.png|25px|]] 20:04, 2 January 2016 (EST)
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== GIF vs. JPEG. vs. PNG ==
== Mario Open redirect ==


:I am tagging images like File:Ss lozalttf.gif for a reason. PNG is better because it has a lot of advantages over GIF or JPEG. PNGs can be compressed quite a bit more.
Hey, Mario Open is a type of golf tournament. I would like to know why you made [[Mario Open|this redirect]] lead to [[Mario's Star (course)]]. -{{User:YoshiFlutterJump/sig}} 02:44, 22 February 2018 (EST)
Doubly irrelevant in this case - firstly, you're talking bytes, not even kilobytes. And secondly, by uploading a new image, you're doubling the amount of space taken up on the server. (Even "deleted" images aren't actually removed by default. They're recycle-binned for potential undeletion.)
:Okay, that makes sense. -{{User:YoshiFlutterJump/sig}} 12:18, 22 February 2018 (EST)


:They also allow for 24-bit true color (16,777,216-color) rather than 256-color.
== RE: Image Widths ==
Irrelevant in the case of NES/SNES/Game Boy/GBC images. (And once you get beyond flat-colour images, PNG filesize REALLY balloons rapidly, since the compression algorithms don't work particularly well with rapid variations, like photos or more complex screenshots)


:I have noticed that the 256 color pallet is insufficient with some SNES images (colors are a bit off).
Heh, thanks for the tip! I'll try to remember it in the future. {{User:Toadette the Achiever/sig}} 06:39, 22 February 2018 (EST)
That's an artefact of the program used to save it rather than the format, and would be the case with an 8-bit PNG too. No SNES image is more than 8-bit colour provided you use a properly-set colourmap. (This is not the same thing as the SNES only being capable of producing 256 ''total'' colours. It just couldn't do more than 256 ''simultaneously''. The Game Boy Color had a similar, but even more severe limitation of something like 60 simultaneous colours, IIRC.). - [[User:Reboot|Reboot]] ([[User talk:Reboot|talk]]) 19:39, 3 January 2016 (EST)


:I am well aware that MediaWiki treats deletion more like an OS recycle bin than resetting the bytes that made up the image. The deletion I see here typically will at least prevent bandwidth consumption of the inferior image.
== Request ==
...but the image itself (9.78kb) is rarely going to be served. It's used on one page and in two categories. The page serves a 180px thumbnail - which is '''18.8kb''' - (by default, you can adjust that in your settings). The categories serve 120px thumbnails (8.77kb). All of which are rescaled (and cached) by the server. That's going to happen *whatever* image you upload.


And, indeed, I notice you've resaved it as a PNG while I've been typing. And, sure, the file is smaller (I'm going to check the accuracy in a minute...), but you know the filesize of the thumbnail being served on  [[List of Mario references in video games]] now? 32.27 kB! Holy pyrrhic victory, Batman! (The category image is ALSO bigger at 15.5kB)  
Hello, do you have a Mario Boards account? I would like to ask you something in particular. If you don't, may I ask here? -- {{User:Super Radio/Sig}} 13:21, 23 February 2018 (EST)
:OK. Do you have Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars on the 3DS? I know you have a method to capture screenshots. Is it possible that you would upload the maps of these levels as they appear on the level select screen? (So, the top screen of the console.) I missed the chance to do this myself when Miiverse was shut down. Levels in the Wii U version have slightly different layouts, but I might cover those in the future. Thank you. -- {{User:Super Radio/Sig}} 14:19, 23 February 2018 (EST)
::Oh, okay. Sadly, I only have the older model. -- {{User:Super Radio/Sig}} 15:21, 23 February 2018 (EST)


:There are more ultimate ways of deletion if server space is getting tight, like this. I have brought the server space issue to Henry Tucayo Clay (Talk) when I was accidentally tagging images that I have replaced that were being used by main articles and 'Shroom issues. He isn't that concerned that the storage limit has been reached or is close to being reached.
==Re:Thorny Flower==
So why are you?
There were giant ones in the King Kaliente mission of the Good Egg Galaxy and the Sun-Baked Sand Castle mission of Dusty Dune that contained launch stars. And of course, there's still the third flying variation... [[User:Doc von Schmeltwick|Doc von Schmeltwick]] ([[User talk:Doc von Schmeltwick|talk]]) 01:38, 9 March 2018 (EST)
:All I have to work with are YouTube videos, as I only have the game on console, and at home specifically. But I suppose that may be possible. I'm just glad there are videos recent enough to be in an acceptable picture quality, it was LP'd like crazy back in the day. Anyways, I probably can, but schoolwork must come first. [[User:Doc von Schmeltwick|Doc von Schmeltwick]] ([[User talk:Doc von Schmeltwick|talk]]) 02:37, 9 March 2018 (EST)
:I do actually have a picture of Mario next to the small, non-Mini Wanwan from the King Kaliente mission, and I may upload it as well. [[User:Doc von Schmeltwick|Doc von Schmeltwick]] ([[User talk:Doc von Schmeltwick|talk]]) 02:39, 9 March 2018 (EST)
::I'm not talking about Mini Wanwan, I'm talking about the smaller-than-normal Chomp variety found only on the saucer planet in the Good Egg Galaxy, which is still larger than Mini Wanwan. It's about Mario's height. [[User:Doc von Schmeltwick|Doc von Schmeltwick]] ([[User talk:Doc von Schmeltwick|talk]]) 13:08, 9 March 2018 (EST)
:::I don't know. They only appear once and act exactly like regular Chomps, and they've been acknowledged on the Chomp page for quite some time. I suppose its worth noting they're about the size of the Chain Chomps found in most sidescrollers and later 3D games.... [[User:Doc von Schmeltwick|Doc von Schmeltwick]] ([[User talk:Doc von Schmeltwick|talk]]) 21:24, 9 March 2018 (EST)


:I don't know the intricate details of an SNES but what I do know is that we should supply images that have the least amount of impact on bandwidth consumption and storage space. For the screenshot you untagged, there are two issues: The image isn't 254x224 (NTSC) and it can be compressed further than the GIF can if it were in PNG format (PNG Monster works great for me).
== Reddit ==


So what you've done is replace it with a resave of the image which in both server space and bandwidth takes up MORE space in practice, even before you consider the fact that the "prior" image still exists and will continue to exist on the server even if "deleted", and which is no more accurate since you've, again, literally resaved the same image.
Everything on that page is a fan creation. Unless you plan to delete it entirely, there's no reason to single out Reddit. {{User:Time Turner/sig}} 16:19, 10 March 2018 (EST)
:It's a more informal page, used for collecting the miscellaneous odds-and-ends of the Internet without it encroaching on the rest of the wiki. None of the "List of references" pages have any set policies for notability, and for the moment, I'm fine with that. {{User:Time Turner/sig}} 16:27, 10 March 2018 (EST)
::And Reddit is neither of those things. The sentence is directed at fan projects like ''[[List_of_Mario_knockoffs_acknowledged_by_Nintendo#Super_Mario_Bros._Z|Super Mario Bros. Z]]'' or any old Let's Play, presumably to quell the tide of easy-to-make YouTube videos. {{User:Time Turner/sig}} 16:30, 10 March 2018 (EST)
:::When I think of a "reference", a single "small nod" is far from the only think that I think of. That'd entirely limit games like ''[[List of references_in_Nintendo_video_games#The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Link.27s_Awakening_.28GB.29|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'' from being discussed here, and even if you want to exclude links to the ''Mario''-based subreddits, that has nothing to do with singular posts on other, non ''Mario''-related subreddits. Also, the fallacy is using the {{wp|slippery slope}} as a legitimate argument. {{User:Time Turner/sig}} 16:42, 10 March 2018 (EST)
::::We have [[List of rumors and urban legends about Mario]]. {{User:Time Turner/sig}} 16:51, 10 March 2018 (EST)


...you really haven't thought this through, have you? - [[User:Reboot|Reboot]] ([[User talk:Reboot|talk]]) 20:31, 3 January 2016 (EST)
== MechaKoopas ==


== Rock Mario/Luigi ==
Might I ask why you changed the SMG Mechakoopa image to have pre-release tags? I on't see anything out-of place, myself, just looks like a "theatrical" camera angle that a site like IGN would use for screenshots, similar to the Torpedo Ted picture. [[User:Doc von Schmeltwick|Doc von Schmeltwick]] ([[User talk:Doc von Schmeltwick|talk]]) 13:29, 27 March 2018 (EDT)
:By the way, a pipe actually ''does'' appear in that segment if you fall, there's one on one of the feet. Can't remember how high it comes out though.... [[User:Doc von Schmeltwick|Doc von Schmeltwick]] ([[User talk:Doc von Schmeltwick|talk]]) 04:52, 28 March 2018 (EDT)


Nice work uploading clean screenshots from ''Super Mario Galaxy'' and other games! I wanted to ask if you could get close up shots of Rock Mario and Luigi (not rolling, but facing the camera), as the Rock Mario article doesn't have pictures of that. Thanks! --[[User:Zootalo|Zootalo]] ([[User talk:Zootalo|talk]]) 17:09, 6 January 2016 (EST)
== RE: TTYD Screenshots ==


==Image replacement==
They're being uploaded in my perspective (regards less), if unless you're planning to assist me.
I will stop. I had been doing this only because a 'crat agreed with me on the General Discussions topic. As the wiki we probably need more discussion about this. {{User:Baby Luigi/sig}} 00:40, 9 January 2016 (EST)
:Don't worry about it too much mate, disagreements and problems will happen, as editors are expected to deal with them. However, disagreements foster critical thinking and helps us improve how we handle things. I can very may as well say that how we run is mostly based upon debate, critical thinking, and disagreements, and anyone playing devil's advocate is being intellectual. You might want to discuss it further with us before you create a proposal though, since I already know around three people who disagree with what you want, but Tucayo seems to be enthusiastic about your idea. We'll generate more discussion about this and we'll wait and see. {{User:Baby Luigi/sig}} 00:50, 9 January 2016 (EST)
::Go ahead. {{User:Baby Luigi/sig}} 16:53, 9 January 2016 (EST)


== Re:Emulator images ==
Not the emulator, just a different method.
{{User:L151/sig}}


It's sure mine (my sister ({{User|Baby Luigi}}) also uploads a huge deal of stuff, so she's available when you need her, too. I am, however, focused on some other Wii/GCN games, which includes New Super Mario Bros. Wii, [[:File:ToadstoolTour Taunts fr.png|Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]], [[:File:Mario (Rainbow Cup) - Mario Power Tennis.png|Mario Power Tennis]], [[:File:DoubleDash PinkCoach.png|Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]], Mario Party [[:File:Warop Hop Pop.png|4]], [[:File:Mario Party 5 Mechs Parched Ruins.png|5]], [[:File:Wario Crates Peril 6.png|6]], [[:File:Dry Bones versus three.png|7]], [[:File:ChumpRope 8.png|8]], [[:File:Weird Wheels.png|9]], [[:File:MSM - Waluigi Donkey Kong Wario.png|Mario Sports Mix]], Mario Strikers Charged, Mario Superstar Baseball, [[:File:SuperMarioStrikers Donkey'sElectricFence.png|Super Mario Strikers]], and [[:File:Melee RainbowCruise Fight.png|Super Smash Bros. Melee]], and [[:File:MASATLOG DreamSpaceWalk.png|Mario & Sonic at the London Olympic Games]]. Neither Galaxy, however, are on the list, and I'm not sure where it sits in my priority list, but once I figure out how to make the game interesting, but not immediately apparent in photo, while I take pictures (like hacks disabling music), I'll get to it. {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 23:45, 9 January 2016 (EST)
== Test templates ==


== Replaced JPG by PNG ==
Hey, I get you were trying to test something with transclusion, but [[Template:Test template delete|making a template just for it to be deleted]] is something you shouldn't do. If you need to test transclusion with something, you can use one of your subpages and transclude that, but creating a test template is just unnecessary. {{User:Alex95/sig}} 17:08, 30 March 2018 (EDT)
:Yeah, no, you don't create something just for it to be deleted. That just creates extra work and is, again, unnecessary. You don't need to create a new subpage for testing, just add something to one of your ([https://www.mariowiki.com/index.php?title=Special%3ASearch&search=User%3AWildgoosespeeder&fulltext=1 several]) subpages momentarily. Once you've accomplished what you wanted, just remove the code or place it elsewhere. {{User:Alex95/sig}} 17:20, 30 March 2018 (EDT)
::"Modifying my existing userpages was undesirable" Better than making a page marked for deletion from its creation. Record deletion shouldn't be the determining factor here. A few test edits are fine. Creating a new page intended to be deleted from the start is not. {{User:Alex95/sig}} 17:39, 30 March 2018 (EDT)


I saw that your replaced JPG image, to PNG image. Just to say I upload a new Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam boxart in PNG since the old one (that I upload) was in JPG. Do you mind that I make the change on the pages where the old (JPG) is applied? As per courtesy, since edit snipping is not allowed here, so I need to ask you.--{{User:LudwigVon/sig}}  00:01, 10 January 2016 (EST)
== CMYK ==
:Sorry if you misunderstand me, my first language is not English (its French) and it is difficult for me to explain it. I saw you put replaced some images in PNG format. I upload a JPG image sometime before, then, I re-upload the image I had downloaded in JPG before, now in PNG. What I wanted to know, does it bother I replace the image in JPG who is still on some page to PNG Format? Because I think that was your job and as per courtesy I must ask you. Since edit sniping ( yes , only one p) is not allowed. Hope you can understand me.--{{User:LudwigVon/sig}}  00:36, 10 January 2016 (EST)
::Yes, you much more understood what I was trying to say. I replaced the boxard of Mario & Luigi Paper Jam (the one I upload in JPG) in PNG. I will replaced it on the page where the first one (in JPG) was, to put it in PNG. Thank you for the explanations.--{{User:LudwigVon/sig}}  00:54, 10 January 2016 (EST)


==Construction template==
Are you sure your CMYK (conversion) uploads are right? They're all REALLY oversaturated, moreso than could ever print. - [[User:Reboot|Reboot]] ([[User talk:Reboot|talk]]) 05:21, 31 March 2018 (EDT)
Hello! Regarding your Oppose vote in the {{tem|Construction}} TPP, I [[Template_talk:Construction#Comments_4|replied to it]]. Maybe you had already seen my comment, I was just making sure you had. Thanks! --{{User:Henry Tucayo Clay/sig}} 12:08, 15 January 2016 (EST)
:Replied. --{{User:Wildgoosespeeder/sig}} 16:05, 15 January 2016 (EST)


== Regarding the Take Better N64 Snapshots subpage ==
== {{tem|NIWA}} ==


Nice, that looks like a nice tutorial. However, it seems that it is a bit too extreme. Sure, sometimes the 320px screenshots looks better than the 640px ones. But I think it's better not to stick to strict rules. You spelled it yourself when you upload over-resolutioned SMG images. It's overall better to go by it case-by-case. If the 640px looks high-quality enough then upload it, otherwise we can stick to the 320px.. Regarding the images used. I'm not sure what the admins are going to decide, but in all cases, you can always upload the images to external sites (like imagur and postimage) and use the direct link to put the images in the wiki... external image-linking is allowed everywhere aside from the mainspace and galleries.--{{User:Megadardery/sig}} 16:26, 15 January 2016 (EST)
The context is clear from the template itself: "X's page on other NIWA wikis". No page, no link. - [[User:Reboot|Reboot]] ([[User talk:Reboot|talk]]) 13:47, 3 April 2018 (EDT)
Also, it takes at least two to edit war. Kinda rich for the other guy "warring" to tell the other guy to lay off in the edit summary... - [[User:Reboot|Reboot]] ([[User talk:Reboot|talk]]) 13:49, 3 April 2018 (EDT)


== Re:Calendar ==
== Helicopter "Yoshi" ==


I'm actually going to do just April because the render shown isn't in this wiki or anywhere else I know of. But much thanks for the higher-res version! I'm actually going to attempt to crop it. {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 01:04, 16 January 2016 (EST)
I decided to mark it for deletion. For one, because of Yoshi876's rationale to delete the respective BJAODN entry. For two, I have no use for the image outside of the context. "The things I do for love!" -- {{User:Super Radio/Sig}} 11:19, 4 April 2018 (EDT)
:Though it's strange [[MarioWiki:BJAODN/Games#Mario Kart Wii|that]] [[MarioWiki:BJAODN/Games#Super Mario Sunshine (Nintendo 3DS)|these]] [[MarioWiki:BJAODN/Non-Mario content#Korto|things]] were given a pass even though they're clearly acts of vandalism. Nobody could have mistakenly figured Hitler or Korto Momolu are in ''Mario Kart Wii''.<s>But the first rule of BJAODN specifically prohibits vandalism that is immature/otherwise not funny, and these, well, these gave me a chortle.</s> Nevermind, I just read the third rule.-- {{User:Super Radio/Sig}} 11:32, 4 April 2018 (EDT)
::I do not wish to insist. April Fools is a time when things have to be kept under control. Yoshi876 implied that April Fools vandalism, however funny, is an exception from BJAODN because everyone can use that time as an excuse to add jokes on pages. -- {{User:Super Radio/Sig}} 11:54, 4 April 2018 (EDT)


I removed the backgrounds from the sprites you requested. I refrained in [[:File:Crystal Balls.PNG]] because I couldn't tell if the pink part is supposed to be removed or not. As for those Wario's Woods sprites, the color values for the black seem to blend with the background, so I can't accurately remove the background. I also haven't used PNG monster; maybe I'm a n00b, but the page isn't displaying properly unless I hit "view source". Anyhow, I got it in my computer, but I have to remember using it. :P {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 03:00, 16 January 2016 (EST)
== 160px ==


:Yeah, I've said so already. I forgot. But after using and uploading [[:File:MarioMSB.png]] as a guinea pig, I'll remember to compress them. At least, when I'm using this computer. I'm probably going to upload and edit using another computer tomorrow (provided I get that wireless keyboard and mouse working again!), and I'm not supposed to put too much programs in that one; I've already have Paint.NET installed, and I don't wish to install more stuff. But, thanks for that! {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 03:21, 16 January 2016 (EST)
Why do you keep adding |160px to images which are already 160px wide and so displays as such? - [[User:Reboot|Reboot]] ([[User talk:Reboot|talk]]) 10:18, 9 April 2018 (EDT)
::I've reuploaded the sprite. And from the sprite sheet you provided, the crop was actually poorly done; I could not make out the sparkles in the sprite, and the pinkish area IS supposed to be there. It makes it more confusing that the pink background's palette matches this pink palette so it appears to be the transparent part. Good thing we have a game rip or I would've removed the wrong parts, but even if I didn't do this, the sprite would be incorrect. {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 03:30, 16 January 2016 (EST)


== Images to be deleted ==
== ''Super Mario Galaxy'' logo ==


When adding a delete template to an image, please add the reasoning for it as well, using the template {{tem|delete}}, as follows <code><nowiki>{{delete|reason}}</nowiki></code>. Remember, being unused is not enough of a reason to delete an image, only delete it if it was replaced, or utterly useless, if it can be implemented in an article, do that instead. Please revise all your past deletion tags--{{User:Megadardery/sig}} 05:09, 18 January 2016 (EST)
What was so bad about the transparency on it? I checked it in Paint.net, there are no extraneous patches of opacity, and it is cut to the edges surprisingly clean.... [[User:Doc von Schmeltwick|Doc von Schmeltwick]] ([[User talk:Doc von Schmeltwick|talk]]) 01:10, 14 April 2018 (EDT)
:I have only seen the ones you have marked with tobedeleted, again, being unused '''is not''' a reason to mark an image for deletion, and if you don't have a reason to delete an image, '''don't''' mark it for deletion. It's common sense. Regarding my old message about screenshot resolution, your response didn't detail ''why'' high resolution screenshots are "bad". You just stated some facts.--{{User:Megadardery/sig}} 15:32, 18 January 2016 (EST)
:How about the transparency used in the texture on the actual title screen? Suppose that'd be lower-res though....anyways yeah, Paint.net's wand tool with tolerance set to zero shows nothing. Unless you mean the edges of the words? [[User:Doc von Schmeltwick|Doc von Schmeltwick]] ([[User talk:Doc von Schmeltwick|talk]]) 01:25, 14 April 2018 (EDT)
::It is confusing, but the vast majority of users use it when there is a proposal about deleting a page, which seems legit enough. It should only be used when there is a disagreement on whether to keep it or not. Again for the third time, If you don't have any reasons to delete an image, don't mark it. If you have proper reasons, but not absolutely sure, then post a comment in the talk page, and ''then'' tag it with the {{tem|tobedeleted}}, If the image is about an uncovered subject, unused personal-image (you might also want to talk with it's owner, if he is not inactive) and replaced images, then you can safely add the {{tem|delete}}.--{{User:Megadardery/sig}} 15:46, 18 January 2016 (EST)
::Huh, I figured that would have been of the Textures Resource, guess that's why I never found it.... [[User:Doc von Schmeltwick|Doc von Schmeltwick]] ([[User talk:Doc von Schmeltwick|talk]]) 01:29, 14 April 2018 (EDT)
:::...Which is much appreciated really, few of us used to dig it, I would dig it too If I wasn't extremely busy with tests. The tobedeleted template puts the image in the Requested for Deletion category: "[...] there <u>is</u> a discussion on whether they should be deleted or not." If this category was filled with unused images, it would lose it's purpose, besides the people who would care to dig [[:Category:Requested for Deletion|this]], have the same guts to dig [[Special:UnusedFiles|this]].--{{User:Megadardery/sig}} 15:59, 18 January 2016 (EST)


== PNG monstar ==
== -sigh- ==


Even though using PNG monstar compresses the images and fasten the loading time, for small sprites it doesn't matter, and if the size difference is too minor (when compressing large images, say 1000 KB compressed to 950 KB), it's also not necessary, because it eats bandwidth space, and the effects are not noticeable, however if you are uploading an image, you can compress it before uploading and that would be appreciated, and if the PNG monstar can compress Huge images with a noticeable difference (say 1000 KB compressed to ~600 KB) then that is also appreciated.--{{User:Megadardery/sig}} 06:13, 20 January 2016 (EST)
I've said it before, I'll say it again if need be >.< . The English instruction manual is ''not'' the only source for Rocky Wrench. The various Shogakukan books referred to them ''specifically'' as being within the ''Kame-zoku'', which means not "turtle," but "Turtle ''Tribe''," which is the ''same'' term they use in the JP instruction manual for SMB1 in reference to what the English manual calls "the Koopa." Ergo, they were ''indisputably'' Koopas back then, and saying "nuh-uh they're just turtles saying they're Koopas is fancruft" when ''specific'' evidence is presented to you is just not OK. Aaaaanyways, how can Monty Mole have been the parent species? You said that Rocky was simply "revealed" first. The problem is, this ''hinges'' on the idea that Nintendo had already come up with Monty Moles before development of SMB3, despite there being ''no'' evidence to support this and the fact that Rockies were Koopas then indicating that no, they hadn't come up with them then. ''Furthermore'', Rocky Wrench still has the less specific Japanese name. I really don't see why people don't like this idea. It makes the most sense from a design history perspective. And sorry if this comes off as unnecessarily rude, but I ''despise'' having to explain the same thing seven times. [[User:Doc von Schmeltwick|Doc von Schmeltwick]] ([[User talk:Doc von Schmeltwick|talk]]) 01:44, 15 April 2018 (EDT)
:I know that much, I'm talking about the fact that it is redundant, no need to actively do it, unless you the difference is noticeable or you are replacing the file anyway--{{User:Megadardery/sig}} 18:07, 20 January 2016 (EST)
:The only reason I PM'd you is that you seem to have not seen my explaining this multiple times, and I wanted to make sure you actually saw it. The term "Koopa" was initially used as a direct translation of "Kame-Zoku" in the SMB1 instruction manual, and ergo, they are literally synonymous, as "Koopa" was used as a translation for that. So it's not just generic turtles. It's Koopas specifically. [[User:Doc von Schmeltwick|Doc von Schmeltwick]] ([[User talk:Doc von Schmeltwick|talk]]) 02:03, 15 April 2018 (EDT)
:Why did you say a Hammer Bro is a kind of Troopa? Are you trying to make me burst a blood vessel? That's not nice....but anyways, I don't think [[Bazuka]] is a kind of [[Kobble]], and that's fairly comparable to this comparison. Not all Koopas are Troopas, as Troopas are a specific subgroup. Spinies are Koopas, but they certainly aren't Troopas. Please, just....have mercy, that outright causes me physical ''pain'' to see people do that. [[User:Doc von Schmeltwick|Doc von Schmeltwick]] ([[User talk:Doc von Schmeltwick|talk]]) 02:16, 15 April 2018 (EDT)
::Sorry, as a hobbyist biologist, I really don't like it when people misclassify things. ''Especially'' Koopas, as I like Koopas, see? And I am truthful when I saw that it causes my blood vessels to fluctuate in pressure dangerously when I see that, not out of anger, but mostly out of that cringe-feeling, you know? [[User:Doc von Schmeltwick|Doc von Schmeltwick]] ([[User talk:Doc von Schmeltwick|talk]]) 02:26, 15 April 2018 (EDT)
::I ''am'' curious as to what ground you have to say that Rocky Wrench was based off of Monty Mole 3 years before there were Monty Moles. Do you perhaps have some scans of old idea documents for SMB3 featuring unimplemented Monty Moles? I know you've seen and worked with many of the images on this wiki, so I'm legitimately curious about that. [[User:Doc von Schmeltwick|Doc von Schmeltwick]] ([[User talk:Doc von Schmeltwick|talk]]) 02:30, 15 April 2018 (EDT)
:::OK, this might get a little sappy, be warned. Mariowiki has been a huge facet of my life for about 10 years now, and even though I didn't join until a bit less than a year ago, it's always been one of my favorite sites. Getting to work on it now that I have good stronger internet access is still so amazing to me, and I wouldn't abandon this place no matter what, no matter how tempted I may sometimes get. I just kinda love this place, and just want it to be the best that it can be. [[User:Doc von Schmeltwick|Doc von Schmeltwick]] ([[User talk:Doc von Schmeltwick|talk]]) 02:35, 15 April 2018 (EDT)


==Personal images==
==Reminder==
Please do not tag my personal images with deletion. I will put my userpage back up at some point but not now. {{User:Baby Luigi/sig}} 22:15, 20 January 2016 (EST)
:My emotional state is currently a trainwreck. That is the reason I blanked out my userpage. If you saw what Bazooka Mario wrote before RandomYoshi removed it, that is how I feel right now.
:I will put it back up when things get better for me. {{User:Baby Luigi/sig}} 22:27, 20 January 2016 (EST)


== RE: Vandal Protection ==
{{reminder}}


I don't have the necessary rights to actually protect a page, you'll be looking for one of [[Special:ListAdmins|these people]]. {{User|Yoshi876}}
re [https://www.mariowiki.com/index.php?title=Cheat_code&type=revision&diff=2426539&oldid=2426530 this edit]: copying content wholesale from other wikis is frowned upon even if it's "legal" or a case of recycling one own's writing, and even *if* we did allow copied content, simply throwing a link to TCRF is '''not''' proper attribution of the writing. --[[User:Glowsquid|Glowsquid]] ([[User talk:Glowsquid|talk]]) 22:59, 18 April 2018 (EDT)


== Stubs ==
== Re: Raw Code Signature ==


Since you've brought this up on a couple of occasions, I'll explain to you directly that stubs are not necessarily short articles. A stub is simply an article that's lacking information. If an article has all the required information, it's not a stub even if the end result is short. If all of the information is on the wiki, it cannot be a stub unless something new comes out. Please take this into account. {{User:Time Turner/sig}}
Thanks for linking me to the policy page. I was not aware my signature was in violation of the policy, and probably should have read that first before creating it, but I has just copied it directly from my DKWiki signature. Hopefully I'll get around to comprehensively reading the policy pages at some point... I've read a lot, but I feel like it hasn't stuck quite yet. [[User:The Retro Gamer|<span style="color:red;">--The</span>]] [[User talk:The Retro Gamer|<span style="color:green;">Retro</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/The Retro Gamer|<span style="color:blue;">Gamer</span>]] 19:20, 1 May 2018 (EDT)
:With the plethora of categories, templates, and general links in other articles, it's almost impossible for an article to fall by the wayside. Generally, subjects are split either because they have little connection to their originating article or because more focus and detail can be inserted if the subjects are given individual articles. It's up to the users to decide which articles should be split and which articles should be merged, whether that's through proposals or discussions. {{User:Time Turner/sig}}


==Emulators Guide==
== Re: Audio Formats ==
It's a go from the admin team, but these changes need to be made before turning it into an official page: ''There should be two sets of two images, since all four in a row will is way too wide (plus, it'll look better to have the images of the same dimensions separate). Then the overall footer should be turned into body text or even a pair of bullet points above the images, and the header can be ditched. Since there's room for expansion to involve more emulators, then one section per emulator would be best, with the intro just being an overall "use the native resolutions" statement, like we already have on [[MarioWiki:Image Use Policy]].'' The title would also be changed but I'll take care of that. If theses changes are applied I can run this again by the staff. --{{User:Henry Tucayo Clay/sig}} 13:48, 4 February 2016 (EST)


==RE:Wii U Images==
Apologies, I'm not familiar with uploading audio files outside of the mp3 file format, which Super Mario Wiki should consider having, hence why I accidentally did so. But thanks for suggesting me some reliable websites as well for converting file formats that are Super Mario Wiki compatible for future references.
Got it! Thanks for the advice... Now it's much easier for me to upload images from the Wii U! -- {{User:Super Radio/Sig}}


==per posal==
Though I noticed that you uploaded a new version of the [https://www.mariowiki.com/File:Nintendo_64DD_start_up.oga audio file] with lower audio quality from the supposed 64DD emulator, but is there any other way you could convert the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgnuDmMoWQo YouTube video] I converted to the appropriate Super Mario Wiki playable format instead? I don't mean to bug you, it's just that I choose that particular YouTube video as it was a higher quality boot sound than most I could find, including your audio upload.--[[User:Jjrapper100|Jjrapper100]] ([[User talk:Jjrapper100|talk]]) 13:34, 3 May 2018 (EDT)
Sorry for not responding immediately, I have limited access to internet. I changed my vote. However, I'm still opposing the proposal, since I do agree to an extent with Walkazo's concerns. {{User:Baby Luigi/sig}} 01:15, 14 February 2016 (EST)
:I'm not very fluent in reading and writing coding for templates (writing coding from scratch in general tend to confuse me), I'm afraid, so there's not much I can say except that I can take Walkazo's word for it. I might have to redact my vote because of how little I know about it in actuality... {{User:Baby Luigi/sig}} 01:25, 14 February 2016 (EST)
::Yeah it's still fairly difficult for me to understand. I know basically zero things about any original coding outside of modifying existing .lua files and using tools to mod various video games. I'll do my best. {{User:Baby Luigi/sig}} 01:47, 14 February 2016 (EST)


==About the about template.==
::Well, thanks for telling me as for why MP3 files can't be used. But that blows, since the said YouTube video had a higher quality of the Nintendo 64DD's boot menu sound than your audio upload is all, so I guess we'll leave it at your current audio upload then. --[[User:Jjrapper100|Jjrapper100]] ([[User talk:Jjrapper100|talk]]) 08:42, 5 May 2018 (EDT)
Ok. I'll keep that in mind. --[[User:Mariofan9000|Mariofan9000]] ([[User talk:Mariofan9000|talk]]) 08:14, 20 February 2016 (EST)


== Luigi Mansion: Dark Moon ==
== Merlar Sprite ==


Hello Wildgoosespeeder, do you own the game (as stated in your userpage)? And can you upload high quality images for it?
Not that ''Paper Mario'' savvy, bu [[:File:MerlarSprite.gif]] and [[:File:PM Madam Merlar.png]] look like two different images. Does [[Merlar]] look like both of these in the game? {{User:Alex95/sig}} 17:09, 20 May 2018 (EDT)
:Ah, I see. A transparent sprite doesn't actually exist. Alright, thanks for the explanation! Is it possible you can provide the requested reupload, though? Looks like the fake image has been around for ~12 years, so it needs an update :P {{User:Alex95/sig}} 17:19, 20 May 2018 (EDT)


Would you like to add images of every variation ghosts from the [[ScareScraper]] ([[Beetle Whisperer]], [[Primordial Goo]], [[Terrible Teleporter]])?
== Is this allowed? ==
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==Recent Uploads==
From what I can tell, you're the most knowledgeable on this subject, so I was wondering if the way {{file link|Tutankhamun idol.jpg|this}} image was edited is within policy, because I didn't think it was. [[User:Doc von Schmeltwick|Doc von Schmeltwick]] ([[User talk:Doc von Schmeltwick|talk]]) 15:27, 24 May 2018 (EDT)
Sorry about not butting in the aboutfile template, as you know i'm a new user but I will remember to do it next time. {{User|Fawful's Minion}}
:It's exactly the same as the previous revision, but with the contrast adjusted, it would seem. [[User:Doc von Schmeltwick|Doc von Schmeltwick]] ([[User talk:Doc von Schmeltwick|talk]]) 23:36, 24 May 2018 (EDT)


== Re: Personal Image ==
== Upscaled Images ==


I meant for that one to be for me CSS but never used it, so I don't mind leaving the tag on it. Thanks for notifying me. {{User:Roy Koopa/sig}} 17:10, 29 March 2016 (EDT)
What is wrong with using upscaled images? One could always resize them? I made them large so A) people can see them more easily and B) flexibility on resizing. [[User:DarkFireYoshi|DarkFireYoshi]] ([[User talk:DarkFireYoshi|talk]]) 14:45, 11 July 2018 (EDT)


== RE: Cutscene Images ==
== Yoshi's New Island quality ==


The images you sent me, Yes.
Since you reuploaded the metallic Lantern Ghost picture, you specified which quality it was. You may know which quality uses Frenetic Gamer in his [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP0YwAFuQxE walkthroughs]. What  quality is that? --{{User|FanOfYoshi}} 10:05, 4 September 2018 (EDT)
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== Reply ==


Am not sure, but i'll consider it.
== Dkc 3 glitch wording ==


You can explain it.
Hello, I found a small glitch a while back that I made a video of on Youtube on my Mirage account. My problem is I'm not exactly 100% sure on how to word it in the List of Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! glitches page. It requires getting the Gyrocopter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78ycf9ITVX0 Could you help me with this if possible? --{{User:Nintendoplayerawesome/sig}} 15:02, April 15, 2019 (EDT)


You want [[:Category:Image copyright tags]] temporarily delete, so the images will appear on the [[Special:UncategorizedFiles]]?
== Ring planet lava image ==


<s>Just temporarily delete {{tem|game-screenshot}} and {{tem|game-sprite}}?</s>
Hi, part of that image's purpose was illustrating the fireballs flying around the planet on the enemies/obstacles section of the main SMG page, so it needs a replacement since your version lacks them. [[User:Doc von Schmeltwick|Doc von Schmeltwick]] ([[User talk:Doc von Schmeltwick|talk]]) 01:00, April 17, 2019 (EDT)


I'll test one out and see the results.
==Gameboy emulators==
{{User:L151/sig}}
All of your listed Game Boy emulators require a download. Is there any good online GB emulators that do not require a download for images? Thanks. {{User:Doomhiker/sig}} 16:20, April 17, 2019 (EDT)
:Thanks for your help! {{User:Doomhiker/sig}} 18:12, April 17, 2019 (EDT)


== Images ==
== Re: Dolphin Emulator Tips and Tricks ==


I just updated [[Special:UncategorizedFiles]]. --{{User:Porplemontage/sig}} 01:11, 30 March 2016 (EDT)
So we're allowed to take upscaled GameCube and Wii screenshots? I took your advice and did Auto (multiple) and fullscreen, and I took [[:File:New Super Mario Bros. Wii Title Screen.png]]. How does it look? {{User:Scrooge200/sig}} 18:12, April 18, 2019 (EDT)
:What's the native resolution for ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''? {{User:Scrooge200/sig}} 18:38, April 18, 2019 (EDT)
::I can't seem to get the window at 640 × 456 for widescreen. Will I have to switch to 4:3? {{User:Scrooge200/sig}} 18:48, April 18, 2019 (EDT)
:::Okay, I set it to "stretch" and I retook [[:File:New Super Mario Bros. Wii Title Screen.png|this screenshot]]. Is this right? {{User:Scrooge200/sig}} 08:43, April 19, 2019 (EDT)
Using your new and improved method, I retook [[:File:New Super Mario Bros. Wii Title Screen.png|this screenshot]] once again. Does it look right? Can I reupload other screenshots like this? {{User:Scrooge200/sig}} 18:44, May 7, 2019 (EDT)
:Ah, I didn't know that widescreen made a difference for internal resolution frame dumps. I have changed the resolution to force 4:3 and redid the screenshot once again. Is it good? {{User:Scrooge200/sig}} 18:59, May 7, 2019 (EDT)
::Oh, I was using the wrong aspect ratio setting. I have fixed this, but now the screenshot is letterboxed. Is this supposed to happen? {{User:Scrooge200/sig}} 19:09, May 7, 2019 (EDT)
I'm trying to take ''[[Mario Party 7]]'' screenshots, but it's forced to 640x524. Stretching the window doesn't change this. {{User:Scrooge200/sig}} 20:54, May 7, 2019 (EDT)
:Thank you for solving my ''Mario Party 7'' problem. As for ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'', should I keep taking screenshots of the game with the letterboxing? Should I crop out the black bars? {{User:Scrooge200/sig}} 21:13, May 7, 2019 (EDT)


==Categories stuff==
== Bye there ==
I'd love to help out but honestly it's very difficult to find the time to do so. For starters, I'm interested in writing a topic for the Wiki Collabs board on Marioboards on tips and stuff on dealing with 3D models in this wiki, as well as my own wiki projects I need to tackle. I also have other outside Wiki projects as well. {{User:Baby Luigi/sig}} 17:30, 1 April 2016 (EDT)
:Don't get me wrong, I'll probably end up helping you on my way of editing. Pretty sure Bazooka Mario would be very happy to help you out as well. We love helping others out. {{User:Baby Luigi/sig}} 17:35, 1 April 2016 (EDT)
::Yeah, pretty much the same. I'll help if I can. I wasn't involved in any major wiki projects in a while, but I am involved in other projects, so my response may be slow. {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 18:13, 1 April 2016 (EDT)


== Re:Proposal ==
Good luck with everything. [[User:Doc von Schmeltwick|Doc von Schmeltwick]] ([[User talk:Doc von Schmeltwick|talk]]) 14:53, April 23, 2019 (EDT)


Funny, I was just going to contact you about getting quality screenshots. I've learned a bit recently that you stated that "it is better to hardmod a 3DS". I suppose you can provide some details [http://smealum.github.io/3ds/ here], specifically, setting up homebrew for you 3DS, since that can provide PNG quality screenshots.
== Beach Bowl Images ==


As for the proposal, I have my reservations. I like idea of trying to sort through low-quality images, but I don't like some of the ideas. {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 21:29, 9 April 2016 (EDT)
[[:File:SMG Beach Bowl Galaxy Heavenly Beach Planet.png|You can't see the ocean floor in this image]], but [[:File:Beach BowlGbg.jpg|you can here]]. I remember being able to see through the water, so is the first an emulator glitch? {{User:Alex95/sig}} 11:29, May 10, 2019 (EDT)
:I believe 3DS for Homebrew requires an SD card? Is that the same as a flashcard or...? I've tried checking it out, but I have the latest firmware of 3DS, and it's the Old3DS. I do have a copy of Ocarina of Time 3D, so I'd like to try the OOThax exploit by directly writing raw saves to the card (my system has not been exploited before), but I think that requires PowerSaves or a 3DS save dongle, neither of which I have. Anyhow, I don't know much about that, but I'd like to try exploiting my 3DS. For the proposal, I typed... something. {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 22:48, 9 April 2016 (EDT)
:Ah, okay. Thanks for the explanation ^^ {{User:Alex95/sig}} 22:10, May 10, 2019 (EDT)
::It seems that my cautious stance remains. I've made another big comment, so have a look if you have time. {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 18:18, 11 April 2016 (EDT)
::Do you have an HD Capture Card of some kind to use? I know that would require actually having the game (*gasp*), but you wouldn't run into any graphical errors caused by an emulator. {{User:Alex95/sig}} 22:28, May 10, 2019 (EDT)
:::Yeah, they are expensive... Otherwise, I'd be able to use one myself >_< {{User:Alex95/sig}} 22:45, May 10, 2019 (EDT)


Continuing on your points on the proposal. I'm seeing that it's going to be canceled, so I'm continuing a bit here. I provided your points here just for convenience, especially if we or any other user needs to refer to it for any reason. Also, you're very welcome. I appreciate your receptiveness to feedback and going through the lengths to discuss about this. Often times, proposers don't really comment on my concerns of the issues, and that can be annoying sometimes.
== Smiley Bomb ==


<blockquote>
Hi, would you mind applying PNG Monstrous to [[:File:Smiley Bomb.png]]? The reason I ask is because there was a 'Shroom Spotlight for it about seven-and-a-half months ago. Thanks! {{User:Toadette the Achiever/sig}} 13:27, May 20, 2019 (EDT)
:*Images such as [[:File:SMG2 dark mario.jpg]] I can definitely agree with you do not need {{tem|image-quality}} but an image such as [[:File:3DMARIO.png]] does need {{tem|image-quality}}.
:*Honestly, I didn't expect more work was to be done to my proposal. Seeing the response so far, I may just as an admin for approval to cancel the proposal and postpone it to a later date.
:*OK, I guess removal of {{tem|Convert to SVG}} is in order but I am not 100% sure it should be removed.
:*I'm 50:50 with PNG vs. JPEG use for screenshots. JPEG would definitely not be acceptable for screenshots of sprite-based games (such as NES, SNES, GB, GBC, and GBA games as well as some games that don't utilize true 3D of N64, GCN, Wii, Wii U, DS, and 3DS games). Compression for those screenshots would almost always be lower in the PNG format than the JPEG format. PNG is great for solid colors while JPEG is great for images with shading. I just default to PNG almost always because it is a very easy format to work with. My experiences with JPEG, I have to fiddle around with compression settings to not be too high in file size while the image doesn't look like it suffers from JPEG artifacting. It's usually a pain for me to work with JPEGs.
:*I feel that personal lists risk being exclusionary and obscure to regular users. {{user|RAP}}'s project failed mostly from what I heard (only up to <sup>1</sup>/<sub>10</sub><sup>th</sup> of the images were replaced over the course of a few years and there are still images in poor quality). Tagging an image that could be better is more up-front about it, increases replacement request exposure, and invites people who don't know about the personal lists to contribute better images to the Wiki because that is how the tag functions by design and implementation. I think I was able to replace more images by the tagging method than the personal list method.
:*Wow. I wished those details were included in each of the template's <nowiki><noinclude></noinclude></nowiki> code. I remember {{user|Henry Tucayo Clay}} proposing something about {{tem|construction}} being used incorrectly (something about articles truly being informal). I could never really fully understand what the proposal was asking because the tag itself had a lot of subjectivity surrounding its use. If the tag's description had what you described to me is its proper use, I'm sure his proposal wouldn't need to have been proposed.
Thanks for all your helpful feedback. You and {{user|Henry Tucayo Clay}} have been the most helpful. --{{User:Wildgoosespeeder/sig}} 19:17, 11 April 2016 (EDT)
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I also agree on the use of {{tem|image-quality}} tags here. I didn't necessarily say that files like [[:File:3DMARIO.png]] do not need a tag, but that there should be more leeway on deciding whenever pre-release stuff should get a tag or not. But, a potato image is still a potato image, and that's what the 3DMARIO image is, so I have no problems tagging that one.
== At your earliest convenience ==


That's why prior discussion is important. We can settle on terms and work toward a clearer goal. I always thought this proposal would be a big undertaking, though. It's essentially recategorization and trying to go through ''all'' images in the wiki to tag or to maintain tags.
<big>👉</big>[[The 'Shroom:Issue 150/The 'Shroom Spotlight]]<big>👈</big>


I think it should be removed, to be honest. As Megadardery said, it's an old template that was applied to small sprites that, when placed in galleries, become huge and blurry and otherwise look hideous. The .svg format allows scaling without any loss, so there was a small push for .svg sprites. But, since wiki software was updated to scale these sprites more appropriately, this template is just a relic. Its only use I see is inviting users to convert a .png logo into an .svg when that kind of practice is discouraged. Specifically, the means of converting to .svg itself, which is tracing over the .png. How [http://blogs.adobe.com/adobeillustrator/2013/07/image-trace-in-illustrator-a-tutorial-and-guide.html tracing works] is that Adobe Illustrator sees an image and then calculates where the strokes should be, their width, their color, and others. Since it's not perfect, you get a logo that looks slightly off from the original. It's why those emblems I showed you had to be reuploaded. They're inaccurate and therefore misleading. Just as we don't allow users to recreate [[:File:BJR Super Mario Maker.PNG|sprites]] based on low-quality pre-release video footage (which results in an inaccurately constructed sprite with an inaccurate palette), we don't allow trace versions of .png logos (even if the .png logo highly resembles vector art).
(since the "wanted article" section has info that only you've been able to dig up) ;) {{User:Toadette the Achiever/sig}} 21:18, September 21, 2019 (EDT)


Personal lists may risk being overlooked but it's no good if you don't make any attempt. RAP's project may have gone unnoticed, but the deal isn't done. Not at all. You can revive projects and they may get more attention and even get going again. [[MarioWiki_talk:Proposals#Proposal_Archives|This is exactly what happened with proposal archives]], I brought up the issue, found out that it was actually an old, forgotten issue, reminded the admins (and RAP coincidentally, as it's another one of RAP's forgotten projects!) and we pushed it to make it a thing, and here it is. I hope this is inspiring. And even if it gets little attention, just keep trying and just work hard. I don't think personal lists are that much more hidden than maintenance categories, to be honest. For what I've seen, it's usually the experienced users on gnomework that handles categories and stuff, not "normal" users. Keeping useful information in userspace isn't that "out there".
== Mario facing the Pianta Judge ==


Yeah, I actually opposed it on the grounds that it arbitrarily restricts the template, and it got pretty contentious, but I think it worked out in the end. {{User:Bazooka Mario/sig}} 21:33, 11 April 2016 (EDT)
Excuse me, Wildgoosespeeder.[[User:Alannahsiters|Alannahsiters]] ([[User talk:Alannahsiters|talk]]) 18:41, October 16, 2019 (EDT)


== hello ==
== Image metadata ==


Hello Wildgoosespeeder? Did you mention that many images lack a game category over the years of MarioWiki existing? When I was uploading a bunch of The Thousand-Year Door screenshots, I felt it would be nice to categorize them, but didn't because I didn't know there was such a need. So I thought it would be nice to make it possible for the uploader to mark which game or games the image belongs to, aside from choosing the license, directly at uploading time. What do you think about the idea? [[User:A gossip-loving Toad|A gossip-loving Toad]] ([[User talk:A gossip-loving Toad|talk]]) 00:52, 10 April 2016 (EDT)
Hello, I wrote a draft in [[User talk:Supermariofan67/Sandbox2#Image color-correction documentation|my sandbox]] for a help/policy page to explain the technical details of PNG color metadata and optimization as part of {{User|Trig Jegman}}'s [[MarioWiki:Proposals/Archive/55#New Template:Gamma Image|recent proposal]]. If you have time, could you check if there are any additional details I should include or inaccuracies I should fix? --{{User:Supermariofan67/sig}} 16:43, February 25, 2020 (EST)


== quick question ==
== Noki Image Quality ==
Yesterday I created [[Gallery:Noki|a Gallery for the Noki Page]] and added several screenshots of the different NPC variations from ''Super Mario Sunshine'', however I've been a bit worried with my work since all my screenshots come from a capture card. [[User:GoombaBroadcast|GoombaBroadcast]] ([[User talk:GoombaBroadcast|talk]]) 10:09, July 13, 2020 (EDT)
:They will need a better capture eventually. --{{User:Wildgoosespeeder/sig}} 23:16, July 14, 2020 (EDT)
::Would replacing the Noki images I added with screenshots from Sunshine in 3D All Stars be acceptable? [[User:GoombaBroadcast|GoombaBroadcast]] ([[User talk:GoombaBroadcast|talk]]) 10:10, September 4, 2020 (EDT)


Why did you remove the aboutfile template on some images?--{{User:Megadardery/sig}} 17:13, 10 April 2016 (EDT)
== Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 Players Choice cover ==
:....Well, you shouldn't do that then.--{{User:Megadardery/sig}} 17:22, 10 April 2016 (EDT)


==My old image replace-a-thon pages==
--Hello, I have a higher quality image of the Players Choice rerelease for Wario Land Super Mario Land 3. If possible, could you replace the low quality image with this one? Thank you.
Hello, I noticed that there are two links to one of my subpages, one involving a project on replacing images of questionable quality which hasn't been touched since 2013 or 2014, and my detailed PNG Monster page. Thank you for taking on this abandoned project, saying as a prominent image uploader in the earlier years of the wiki. When I made the project, I manually scanned all the images in MarioWiki and categorize which game it came from and what type of quality problem to do deal with the image. I would like to help you and potentially others finish up this old project, but I'm not sure if I have the time to do so right now. Keep at it! {{User:RAP/sig}} 04:44, 11 April 2016 (EDT)
[[File:WLSML3PCCoverHighQuality.png|thumb]]


I've made a response to both you and Tucayo [[User_talk:Henry_Tucayo_Clay#Sandbox_Policy.3F|in his talk page]]. {{User:RAP/sig}} 00:31, 12 April 2016 (EDT)
EDIT: Nevermind, I figured it out myself. Thank you. {{unsigned|Creeps}}


==Image-quality tags==
== Re: Paper Mario TTYD Screenshots ==
In all honesty, bloating that category with more and more images is bothering me more and more, as it means more things to sift through, and more to be said on how lax the guidelines are when it comes to these tags. I was pretty close to making a TPP shutting down the current use of the image templates but my twin made me realize that I should probably hold it off until your proposal is finished developing. Besides, maybe you probably should stop tagging it; your future proposal will probably create a separate split of image-quality templates (that one idea that I like; we have different templates for different types of bad writing, so why not several different ones for different images, as they have different purposes and qualities) and I think you might have to do some extra work in the future, replacing the general image-quality one with a more specialized one? I think you should focus on ironing out your proposal, then you can tag the images that have problems.


Maybe I'm counting chickens (or geese for that matter ha ha ha) before they hatch but I do fully support on the idea of different image-quality template to communicate image problems better. {{User:Baby Luigi/sig}} 22:39, 13 April 2016 (EDT)
Hello, since I am not a native speaker, sometimes things does not make sense to me and now it is one those times. I'm sorry but I have no idea what do you want me to do. --[[User:Mid188|Mid188]] ([[User talk:Mid188|talk]]) 13:06, October 13, 2024 (EDT)

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Your User Page Colors[edit]

Green-and-blue doesn't make for a great contrast, and it's kind of hard for me to read. Do you mind altering the colors of your user page for better contrast? Thanks! -YFJ (talk · edits) 00:40, 20 November 2017 (EST)

Re:Uploads are JPEG to PNG[edit]

Hi, my uploads of Paper Mario artwork were PNG to begin with. I got them from the source in the upload description if you want proof, they were already PNG. The only exception is Kooper, because I found the existing JPG artwork looked better and was slightly bigger so my bad on that one. --Fawfulthegreat64Logo.png 16:09, 1 December 2017 (EST)

OK that makes sense. What about the ones that are bigger than what's already here though, like most partner and boss art? Also, in regards to the JPG to PNG thing, I've had this thought for a while but I'm not sure if it's been answered, what's wrong with uploading them as PNGs when that makes the process of uploading actual high quality PNGs when they are found easier, since you can just update the existing file instead of uploading a new one? --Fawfulthegreat64Logo.png 16:26, 1 December 2017 (EST)

Can I re-add the artworks that are at least more desirable than the current tiny/small ones? (Peach distress, Goomba King, Kammy etc that obviously weren't copied from the wiki to begin with) --Fawfulthegreat64Logo.png 12:03, 5 December 2017 (EST)

Reverting edits[edit]

Hey. Just to let you know, when someone's done a spate of edits you can actually undo them. Just click onto the page history, go to the last "good" revision, click edit, and then save. It's basically the rollbacking ability we have, just more steps. Yoshi876 (talk)

That sounds like you're just clicking the undo button, what you need to do is click on the timecode for that edit. When you go to edit you should get a message reading "Warning: You are editing an out-of-date revision of this page. If you save it, any changes made since this revision will be lost." Yoshi876 (talk)

Thanks[edit]

Hey, just want to say thanks for helping out with my screenshot qualities. I may have a way of getting higher quality screenshots for NES, SNES, GB, GBC, and GBA through my father's Retron system, but the setup for doing so is rather...convoluted and may not happen any time soon. So, until I'm able to meet policy on my own, thanks for the help. :) Alex95sig1.pngAlex95sig2.png 22:43, 20 December 2017 (EST)

Despite possible Retron mistakes, the image quality would be much better than my capture card can produce. The issue is it saves to an SD card, which my computer does not have a slot for. My dad's computer does, though, so maybe I can work things out with him sometime.
The program I am currently using is called Debut Video Capture Software made by the NCH Software company, with my capture card being an AV to USB, if that helps. Not sure which one is the real issue when it comes to quality, or if it's both, but it's easily accessible and my computer can (barely) run it.
While I have no other way of capturing N64, GCN, or Wii footage and screenshots (and I can upload from the Wii U directly), I can use my father's Retron for the NES, SNES, GB, GBC, and GBA screenshots, which the Retron automatically takes at pixel-perfect size, so I'll see what I can do with that when I need to. DS and 3DS is a nope though :P Alex95sig1.pngAlex95sig2.png 11:31, 21 December 2017 (EST)

They're from the Retron I mentioned above. Takes snapshots in the correct size, but sadly, there's no way to change the output file format :( Alex95sig1.pngAlex95sig2.png 21:02, 16 March 2018 (EDT)

Oh, I guess I've just been saying "Retron" rather than "Retron 5" :P It can play NES, SNES, Famicom, Genesis, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance games. Alex95sig1.pngAlex95sig2.png 11:14, 17 March 2018 (EDT)

Hey[edit]

Hey thanks! I'm going to be very busy today, as it is Christmas, but I'll look into those softwares you suggested to upload the rest of the pictures. Thanks and, by the way, happy holidays, too! DKPetey99DKPetey99TCE

melonDS[edit]

it's apparently out and I think it's the only emulator that can support local multiplayer. Maybe update your screenshot page? BabyLuigiFire.pngRay Trace(T|C) 18:59, 25 December 2017 (EST)

well what about using it to take local multiplayer screenshots? is there any other emulator that can do that? BabyLuigiFire.pngRay Trace(T|C) 22:44, 25 December 2017 (EST)

Is it Okay if I Upload Images taken from my Phone?[edit]

Eagle
Sample

I asked the same Question and someone told me to ask you this question. Ever since Miiverse has shut down, I've lost my work into trying to put in images I post on Miiverse, so I decide on Uploading images taken from my iPhone which was my only way around it (I own an iPhone 4, so the quality shouldn't be too bad). The sample I have is for Mario Golf for the Nintendo 64. I understand if you do not accept, I just really want to help out articles that are in the need for images. Jigglypuff (talk) 11:42, 29 December 2017 (EST)

RE:SWF JPEG screenshots[edit]

To take screenshots, I put the games on full-screen and use the print screen function. I then paste them in Photoshop and save them for web as JPEG. I don't think it's possible to take screenshots directly from the SWF file, unless I download and use third-party software which I don't want to do. -- -- KOOPA CON CARNE 18:07, 31 December 2017 (EST)

I think I understand what you are talking about, but I do not have the Flash files (.fla) so that I could access the contents of these games. Only the Adobe Player files (.swf) that run them can be downloaded from the net. Or do you mean there are other official Flash players out there which allow me to take screenshots? I can't find them... -- -- KOOPA CON CARNE 06:56, 2 January 2018 (EST)
I'm honestly out of the loop with this. Have merely downloaded and installed a new version of the Flash Player. Now, how do I effortlessly take screenshots on a .swf file? I can neither do it on browser nor on the separate file, unless I use the Print Screen function. -- -- KOOPA CON CARNE 12:01, 2 January 2018 (EST)
Got it. Unfortunately, I'm not sure if I have the time to retake the screenshots, and it's a pretty tedious work at that. Should the image-quality template be put to the existing images? -- -- KOOPA CON CARNE 09:41, 3 January 2018 (EST)

Big Steely[edit]

That page no longer covers the Super Mario 64 obstacle; as such, one of the new pages should be used for its info. Probably Iron Ball, as that's also used for various similar objects in Bowser's Inside Story. Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 20:24, 3 January 2018 (EST)

Well that info has been removed from that article like 4 times already, and short article =/= stub. Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 20:38, 3 January 2018 (EST)
But they don't even look the same. The SMW ones have the little finger holes in them. Because they're bowling balls. Boulder, Chomp and Big also act relatively the same. Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 20:46, 3 January 2018 (EST)

This Image[edit]

Hey. Can you please reupload this image for me so it's not all messed up and the entire item is shown? If you need the original picture it's from page 8 of [1]. Thanks. DKPetey99DKPetey99TCE

Mario is Missing! images[edit]

Hello, could you upload an image of each cities from the MS-DOS version (especially the red links)? Alien Bunny Sprite.pngL151Onnanoko

Image Quality[edit]

Hey would you mind reuploading this to improve the quality? DKPetey99DKPetey99TCE

Hey you see for the original upload of this picture how it has a Rainbow Tourney logo on the bottom? Is it possible that you can reupload that specific picture so the Rainbow Tourney logo is there like it is in the original? DKPetey99DKPetey99TCE
Oh, shoot. Ok. DKPetey99DKPetey99TCE

RE: Concept Art Category[edit]

Branching it out makes it more convenient for viewers. I can understand wanting to keep them all in one place, but if a user were to look for some concept art, a separate category would save them the trouble of having to sift through hundreds of pre-release/unused content images. Rosalina costume pose in Super Mario Maker Mario JC 03:29, 18 January 2018 (EST)

I wouldn't be opposed to splitting the pre-release and unused content images, and if there are any overlaps as you mentioned (pre-release content found unused in the game), both categories can be included on the file page; if there are too many overlaps, though, then it's probably not worth splitting them. Considering we have Category:Fair use art and not "Fair use art images" (which seems a bit redundant), I don't think renaming Category:Concept art is really necessary. Rosalina costume pose in Super Mario Maker Mario JC 07:22, 19 January 2018 (EST)
Seems fine with me. Rosalina costume pose in Super Mario Maker Mario JC 22:12, 19 January 2018 (EST)

NSMB sprites[edit]

I noticed you posted an image quality template on the New Super Mario Bros gallery, mentioning to use a certain editor to rip the spirtes. I've been messing around with it, but can't seem to find a way to do so. On top of that, I'm fairly certain some of the existing sprites, such as File:BlueKoopaTroopaNSMB.png are already at their best quality.--EldritchdraaksSig1.pngEldritchdraaksSig2.png 16:29, 7 February 2018 (EST)

Actually[edit]

Since it was a screencap from youtube, that would be youtube's video compression, not jpeg artifcats, if that makes a difference.--EldritchdraaksSig1.pngEldritchdraaksSig2.png 14:26, 9 February 2018 (EST)

Hi[edit]

We haven't talked in a while, so how are things going? BabyLuigiFire.pngRay Trace(T|C) 19:18, 11 February 2018 (EST)

About the surfing images[edit]

I already uploaded them, and then you edit conflicted me. Which image will we use now? -YFJ (talk · edits) 21:27, 17 February 2018 (EST)

Well, I assume that’s usual for spotlight. Well, we'll use your image for GBA and mine for 3DS, then. -YFJ (talk · edits) 21:31, 17 February 2018 (EST)

SMG2 image request[edit]

Hello, could you upload a image of the missions "The Secret Wall Jump" and "The Chimp's Score Challenge"? Thank you. Alien Bunny Sprite.pngL151Onnanoko

Mario Open redirect[edit]

Hey, Mario Open is a type of golf tournament. I would like to know why you made this redirect lead to Mario's Star (course). -YFJ (talk · edits) 02:44, 22 February 2018 (EST)

Okay, that makes sense. -YFJ (talk · edits) 12:18, 22 February 2018 (EST)

RE: Image Widths[edit]

Heh, thanks for the tip! I'll try to remember it in the future. Toadette icon CTTT.pngFont of Archivist Toadette's signature(T|C) 06:39, 22 February 2018 (EST)

Request[edit]

Hello, do you have a Mario Boards account? I would like to ask you something in particular. If you don't, may I ask here? -- -- KOOPA CON CARNE 13:21, 23 February 2018 (EST)

OK. Do you have Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars on the 3DS? I know you have a method to capture screenshots. Is it possible that you would upload the maps of these levels as they appear on the level select screen? (So, the top screen of the console.) I missed the chance to do this myself when Miiverse was shut down. Levels in the Wii U version have slightly different layouts, but I might cover those in the future. Thank you. -- -- KOOPA CON CARNE 14:19, 23 February 2018 (EST)
Oh, okay. Sadly, I only have the older model. -- -- KOOPA CON CARNE 15:21, 23 February 2018 (EST)

Re:Thorny Flower[edit]

There were giant ones in the King Kaliente mission of the Good Egg Galaxy and the Sun-Baked Sand Castle mission of Dusty Dune that contained launch stars. And of course, there's still the third flying variation... Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 01:38, 9 March 2018 (EST)

All I have to work with are YouTube videos, as I only have the game on console, and at home specifically. But I suppose that may be possible. I'm just glad there are videos recent enough to be in an acceptable picture quality, it was LP'd like crazy back in the day. Anyways, I probably can, but schoolwork must come first. Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 02:37, 9 March 2018 (EST)
I do actually have a picture of Mario next to the small, non-Mini Wanwan from the King Kaliente mission, and I may upload it as well. Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 02:39, 9 March 2018 (EST)
I'm not talking about Mini Wanwan, I'm talking about the smaller-than-normal Chomp variety found only on the saucer planet in the Good Egg Galaxy, which is still larger than Mini Wanwan. It's about Mario's height. Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 13:08, 9 March 2018 (EST)
I don't know. They only appear once and act exactly like regular Chomps, and they've been acknowledged on the Chomp page for quite some time. I suppose its worth noting they're about the size of the Chain Chomps found in most sidescrollers and later 3D games.... Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 21:24, 9 March 2018 (EST)

Reddit[edit]

Everything on that page is a fan creation. Unless you plan to delete it entirely, there's no reason to single out Reddit. Hello, I'm Time Turner. 16:19, 10 March 2018 (EST)

It's a more informal page, used for collecting the miscellaneous odds-and-ends of the Internet without it encroaching on the rest of the wiki. None of the "List of references" pages have any set policies for notability, and for the moment, I'm fine with that. Hello, I'm Time Turner. 16:27, 10 March 2018 (EST)
And Reddit is neither of those things. The sentence is directed at fan projects like Super Mario Bros. Z or any old Let's Play, presumably to quell the tide of easy-to-make YouTube videos. Hello, I'm Time Turner. 16:30, 10 March 2018 (EST)
When I think of a "reference", a single "small nod" is far from the only think that I think of. That'd entirely limit games like The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening from being discussed here, and even if you want to exclude links to the Mario-based subreddits, that has nothing to do with singular posts on other, non Mario-related subreddits. Also, the fallacy is using the slippery slope as a legitimate argument. Hello, I'm Time Turner. 16:42, 10 March 2018 (EST)
We have List of rumors and urban legends about Mario. Hello, I'm Time Turner. 16:51, 10 March 2018 (EST)

MechaKoopas[edit]

Might I ask why you changed the SMG Mechakoopa image to have pre-release tags? I on't see anything out-of place, myself, just looks like a "theatrical" camera angle that a site like IGN would use for screenshots, similar to the Torpedo Ted picture. Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 13:29, 27 March 2018 (EDT)

By the way, a pipe actually does appear in that segment if you fall, there's one on one of the feet. Can't remember how high it comes out though.... Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 04:52, 28 March 2018 (EDT)

RE: TTYD Screenshots[edit]

They're being uploaded in my perspective (regards less), if unless you're planning to assist me.

Not the emulator, just a different method. Alien Bunny Sprite.pngL151Onnanoko

Test templates[edit]

Hey, I get you were trying to test something with transclusion, but making a template just for it to be deleted is something you shouldn't do. If you need to test transclusion with something, you can use one of your subpages and transclude that, but creating a test template is just unnecessary. Alex95sig1.pngAlex95sig2.png 17:08, 30 March 2018 (EDT)

Yeah, no, you don't create something just for it to be deleted. That just creates extra work and is, again, unnecessary. You don't need to create a new subpage for testing, just add something to one of your (several) subpages momentarily. Once you've accomplished what you wanted, just remove the code or place it elsewhere. Alex95sig1.pngAlex95sig2.png 17:20, 30 March 2018 (EDT)
"Modifying my existing userpages was undesirable" Better than making a page marked for deletion from its creation. Record deletion shouldn't be the determining factor here. A few test edits are fine. Creating a new page intended to be deleted from the start is not. Alex95sig1.pngAlex95sig2.png 17:39, 30 March 2018 (EDT)

CMYK[edit]

Are you sure your CMYK (conversion) uploads are right? They're all REALLY oversaturated, moreso than could ever print. - Reboot (talk) 05:21, 31 March 2018 (EDT)

{{NIWA}}[edit]

The context is clear from the template itself: "X's page on other NIWA wikis". No page, no link. - Reboot (talk) 13:47, 3 April 2018 (EDT) Also, it takes at least two to edit war. Kinda rich for the other guy "warring" to tell the other guy to lay off in the edit summary... - Reboot (talk) 13:49, 3 April 2018 (EDT)

Helicopter "Yoshi"[edit]

I decided to mark it for deletion. For one, because of Yoshi876's rationale to delete the respective BJAODN entry. For two, I have no use for the image outside of the context. "The things I do for love!" -- -- KOOPA CON CARNE 11:19, 4 April 2018 (EDT)

Though it's strange that these things were given a pass even though they're clearly acts of vandalism. Nobody could have mistakenly figured Hitler or Korto Momolu are in Mario Kart Wii.But the first rule of BJAODN specifically prohibits vandalism that is immature/otherwise not funny, and these, well, these gave me a chortle. Nevermind, I just read the third rule.-- -- KOOPA CON CARNE 11:32, 4 April 2018 (EDT)
I do not wish to insist. April Fools is a time when things have to be kept under control. Yoshi876 implied that April Fools vandalism, however funny, is an exception from BJAODN because everyone can use that time as an excuse to add jokes on pages. -- -- KOOPA CON CARNE 11:54, 4 April 2018 (EDT)

160px[edit]

Why do you keep adding |160px to images which are already 160px wide and so displays as such? - Reboot (talk) 10:18, 9 April 2018 (EDT)

[edit]

What was so bad about the transparency on it? I checked it in Paint.net, there are no extraneous patches of opacity, and it is cut to the edges surprisingly clean.... Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 01:10, 14 April 2018 (EDT)

How about the transparency used in the texture on the actual title screen? Suppose that'd be lower-res though....anyways yeah, Paint.net's wand tool with tolerance set to zero shows nothing. Unless you mean the edges of the words? Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 01:25, 14 April 2018 (EDT)
Huh, I figured that would have been of the Textures Resource, guess that's why I never found it.... Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 01:29, 14 April 2018 (EDT)

-sigh-[edit]

I've said it before, I'll say it again if need be >.< . The English instruction manual is not the only source for Rocky Wrench. The various Shogakukan books referred to them specifically as being within the Kame-zoku, which means not "turtle," but "Turtle Tribe," which is the same term they use in the JP instruction manual for SMB1 in reference to what the English manual calls "the Koopa." Ergo, they were indisputably Koopas back then, and saying "nuh-uh they're just turtles saying they're Koopas is fancruft" when specific evidence is presented to you is just not OK. Aaaaanyways, how can Monty Mole have been the parent species? You said that Rocky was simply "revealed" first. The problem is, this hinges on the idea that Nintendo had already come up with Monty Moles before development of SMB3, despite there being no evidence to support this and the fact that Rockies were Koopas then indicating that no, they hadn't come up with them then. Furthermore, Rocky Wrench still has the less specific Japanese name. I really don't see why people don't like this idea. It makes the most sense from a design history perspective. And sorry if this comes off as unnecessarily rude, but I despise having to explain the same thing seven times. Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 01:44, 15 April 2018 (EDT)

The only reason I PM'd you is that you seem to have not seen my explaining this multiple times, and I wanted to make sure you actually saw it. The term "Koopa" was initially used as a direct translation of "Kame-Zoku" in the SMB1 instruction manual, and ergo, they are literally synonymous, as "Koopa" was used as a translation for that. So it's not just generic turtles. It's Koopas specifically. Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 02:03, 15 April 2018 (EDT)
Why did you say a Hammer Bro is a kind of Troopa? Are you trying to make me burst a blood vessel? That's not nice....but anyways, I don't think Bazuka is a kind of Kobble, and that's fairly comparable to this comparison. Not all Koopas are Troopas, as Troopas are a specific subgroup. Spinies are Koopas, but they certainly aren't Troopas. Please, just....have mercy, that outright causes me physical pain to see people do that. Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 02:16, 15 April 2018 (EDT)
Sorry, as a hobbyist biologist, I really don't like it when people misclassify things. Especially Koopas, as I like Koopas, see? And I am truthful when I saw that it causes my blood vessels to fluctuate in pressure dangerously when I see that, not out of anger, but mostly out of that cringe-feeling, you know? Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 02:26, 15 April 2018 (EDT)
I am curious as to what ground you have to say that Rocky Wrench was based off of Monty Mole 3 years before there were Monty Moles. Do you perhaps have some scans of old idea documents for SMB3 featuring unimplemented Monty Moles? I know you've seen and worked with many of the images on this wiki, so I'm legitimately curious about that. Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 02:30, 15 April 2018 (EDT)
OK, this might get a little sappy, be warned. Mariowiki has been a huge facet of my life for about 10 years now, and even though I didn't join until a bit less than a year ago, it's always been one of my favorite sites. Getting to work on it now that I have good stronger internet access is still so amazing to me, and I wouldn't abandon this place no matter what, no matter how tempted I may sometimes get. I just kinda love this place, and just want it to be the best that it can be. Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 02:35, 15 April 2018 (EDT)

Reminder[edit]

Please stop making unconstructive edits on the Super Mario Wiki. This isn't a warning, and it's possible that you made a mistake by accident or without realizing it; this is simply a reminder for your information. If the action continues, then a warning will be issued. Thanks for reading and keep contributing.
If you feel this reminder was undeserved, you may appeal it.

re this edit: copying content wholesale from other wikis is frowned upon even if it's "legal" or a case of recycling one own's writing, and even *if* we did allow copied content, simply throwing a link to TCRF is not proper attribution of the writing. --Glowsquid (talk) 22:59, 18 April 2018 (EDT)

Re: Raw Code Signature[edit]

Thanks for linking me to the policy page. I was not aware my signature was in violation of the policy, and probably should have read that first before creating it, but I has just copied it directly from my DKWiki signature. Hopefully I'll get around to comprehensively reading the policy pages at some point... I've read a lot, but I feel like it hasn't stuck quite yet. --The Retro Gamer 19:20, 1 May 2018 (EDT)

Re: Audio Formats[edit]

Apologies, I'm not familiar with uploading audio files outside of the mp3 file format, which Super Mario Wiki should consider having, hence why I accidentally did so. But thanks for suggesting me some reliable websites as well for converting file formats that are Super Mario Wiki compatible for future references.

Though I noticed that you uploaded a new version of the audio file with lower audio quality from the supposed 64DD emulator, but is there any other way you could convert the YouTube video I converted to the appropriate Super Mario Wiki playable format instead? I don't mean to bug you, it's just that I choose that particular YouTube video as it was a higher quality boot sound than most I could find, including your audio upload.--Jjrapper100 (talk) 13:34, 3 May 2018 (EDT)

Well, thanks for telling me as for why MP3 files can't be used. But that blows, since the said YouTube video had a higher quality of the Nintendo 64DD's boot menu sound than your audio upload is all, so I guess we'll leave it at your current audio upload then. --Jjrapper100 (talk) 08:42, 5 May 2018 (EDT)

Merlar Sprite[edit]

Not that Paper Mario savvy, bu File:MerlarSprite.gif and File:PM Madam Merlar.png look like two different images. Does Merlar look like both of these in the game? Alex95sig1.pngAlex95sig2.png 17:09, 20 May 2018 (EDT)

Ah, I see. A transparent sprite doesn't actually exist. Alright, thanks for the explanation! Is it possible you can provide the requested reupload, though? Looks like the fake image has been around for ~12 years, so it needs an update :P Alex95sig1.pngAlex95sig2.png 17:19, 20 May 2018 (EDT)

Is this allowed?[edit]

From what I can tell, you're the most knowledgeable on this subject, so I was wondering if the way thisMedia:Tutankhamun idol.jpg image was edited is within policy, because I didn't think it was. Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 15:27, 24 May 2018 (EDT)

It's exactly the same as the previous revision, but with the contrast adjusted, it would seem. Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 23:36, 24 May 2018 (EDT)

Upscaled Images[edit]

What is wrong with using upscaled images? One could always resize them? I made them large so A) people can see them more easily and B) flexibility on resizing. DarkFireYoshi (talk) 14:45, 11 July 2018 (EDT)

Yoshi's New Island quality[edit]

Since you reuploaded the metallic Lantern Ghost picture, you specified which quality it was. You may know which quality uses Frenetic Gamer in his walkthroughs. What quality is that? --FanOfYoshi (talk) 10:05, 4 September 2018 (EDT)


Dkc 3 glitch wording[edit]

Hello, I found a small glitch a while back that I made a video of on Youtube on my Mirage account. My problem is I'm not exactly 100% sure on how to word it in the List of Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! glitches page. It requires getting the Gyrocopter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78ycf9ITVX0 Could you help me with this if possible? --Mirage6485 (talk · edits) 15:02, April 15, 2019 (EDT)

Ring planet lava image[edit]

Hi, part of that image's purpose was illustrating the fireballs flying around the planet on the enemies/obstacles section of the main SMG page, so it needs a replacement since your version lacks them. Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 01:00, April 17, 2019 (EDT)

Gameboy emulators[edit]

All of your listed Game Boy emulators require a download. Is there any good online GB emulators that do not require a download for images? Thanks. Doomhiker (talk)Artwork of a Topmini from Super Mario Galaxy 16:20, April 17, 2019 (EDT)

Thanks for your help! Doomhiker (talk)Artwork of a Topmini from Super Mario Galaxy 18:12, April 17, 2019 (EDT)

Re: Dolphin Emulator Tips and Tricks[edit]

So we're allowed to take upscaled GameCube and Wii screenshots? I took your advice and did Auto (multiple) and fullscreen, and I took File:New Super Mario Bros. Wii Title Screen.png. How does it look? Scrooge200 (talk) PMCS Mustard Cafe Sign.png 18:12, April 18, 2019 (EDT)

What's the native resolution for New Super Mario Bros. Wii? Scrooge200 (talk) PMCS Mustard Cafe Sign.png 18:38, April 18, 2019 (EDT)
I can't seem to get the window at 640 × 456 for widescreen. Will I have to switch to 4:3? Scrooge200 (talk) PMCS Mustard Cafe Sign.png 18:48, April 18, 2019 (EDT)
Okay, I set it to "stretch" and I retook this screenshot. Is this right? Scrooge200 (talk) PMCS Mustard Cafe Sign.png 08:43, April 19, 2019 (EDT)

Using your new and improved method, I retook this screenshot once again. Does it look right? Can I reupload other screenshots like this? Scrooge200 (talk) PMCS Mustard Cafe Sign.png 18:44, May 7, 2019 (EDT)

Ah, I didn't know that widescreen made a difference for internal resolution frame dumps. I have changed the resolution to force 4:3 and redid the screenshot once again. Is it good? Scrooge200 (talk) PMCS Mustard Cafe Sign.png 18:59, May 7, 2019 (EDT)
Oh, I was using the wrong aspect ratio setting. I have fixed this, but now the screenshot is letterboxed. Is this supposed to happen? Scrooge200 (talk) PMCS Mustard Cafe Sign.png 19:09, May 7, 2019 (EDT)

I'm trying to take Mario Party 7 screenshots, but it's forced to 640x524. Stretching the window doesn't change this. Scrooge200 (talk) PMCS Mustard Cafe Sign.png 20:54, May 7, 2019 (EDT)

Thank you for solving my Mario Party 7 problem. As for New Super Mario Bros. Wii, should I keep taking screenshots of the game with the letterboxing? Should I crop out the black bars? Scrooge200 (talk) PMCS Mustard Cafe Sign.png 21:13, May 7, 2019 (EDT)

Bye there[edit]

Good luck with everything. Doc von Schmeltwick (talk) 14:53, April 23, 2019 (EDT)

Beach Bowl Images[edit]

You can't see the ocean floor in this image, but you can here. I remember being able to see through the water, so is the first an emulator glitch? Alex95sig1.pngAlex95sig2.png 11:29, May 10, 2019 (EDT)

Ah, okay. Thanks for the explanation ^^ Alex95sig1.pngAlex95sig2.png 22:10, May 10, 2019 (EDT)
Do you have an HD Capture Card of some kind to use? I know that would require actually having the game (*gasp*), but you wouldn't run into any graphical errors caused by an emulator. Alex95sig1.pngAlex95sig2.png 22:28, May 10, 2019 (EDT)
Yeah, they are expensive... Otherwise, I'd be able to use one myself >_< Alex95sig1.pngAlex95sig2.png 22:45, May 10, 2019 (EDT)

Smiley Bomb[edit]

Hi, would you mind applying PNG Monstrous to File:Smiley Bomb.png? The reason I ask is because there was a 'Shroom Spotlight for it about seven-and-a-half months ago. Thanks! Toadette icon CTTT.pngFont of Archivist Toadette's signature(T|C) 13:27, May 20, 2019 (EDT)

At your earliest convenience[edit]

👉The 'Shroom:Issue 150/The 'Shroom Spotlight👈

(since the "wanted article" section has info that only you've been able to dig up) ;) Toadette icon CTTT.pngFont of Archivist Toadette's signature(T|C) 21:18, September 21, 2019 (EDT)

Mario facing the Pianta Judge[edit]

Excuse me, Wildgoosespeeder.Alannahsiters (talk) 18:41, October 16, 2019 (EDT)

Image metadata[edit]

Hello, I wrote a draft in my sandbox for a help/policy page to explain the technical details of PNG color metadata and optimization as part of Trig Jegman (talk)'s recent proposal. If you have time, could you check if there are any additional details I should include or inaccuracies I should fix? --Super Mario Fan 67 (T•C•S) 16:43, February 25, 2020 (EST)

Noki Image Quality[edit]

Yesterday I created a Gallery for the Noki Page and added several screenshots of the different NPC variations from Super Mario Sunshine, however I've been a bit worried with my work since all my screenshots come from a capture card. GoombaBroadcast (talk) 10:09, July 13, 2020 (EDT)

They will need a better capture eventually. --Wildgoosespeeder (talk) (Stats - Contribs) 23:16, July 14, 2020 (EDT)
Would replacing the Noki images I added with screenshots from Sunshine in 3D All Stars be acceptable? GoombaBroadcast (talk) 10:10, September 4, 2020 (EDT)

Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 Players Choice cover[edit]

--Hello, I have a higher quality image of the Players Choice rerelease for Wario Land Super Mario Land 3. If possible, could you replace the low quality image with this one? Thank you.

A higher quality version of the box art of the Player's Choice re-release of Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 for the Game Boy

EDIT: Nevermind, I figured it out myself. Thank you.
— The preceding unsigned comment was added by Creeps (talk).

Re: Paper Mario TTYD Screenshots[edit]

Hello, since I am not a native speaker, sometimes things does not make sense to me and now it is one those times. I'm sorry but I have no idea what do you want me to do. --Mid188 (talk) 13:06, October 13, 2024 (EDT)

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