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'''<includeonly>[[</includeonly>SmashWiki<includeonly>]]</includeonly>''' was created to compile a complete, thorough, and dynamic repository of information relating to the Super Smash Bros. franchise. SmashWiki is a '''[[Wikipedia:Wiki|wiki]]''', meaning that it is '''written and maintained by the community''' and can be '''instantly edited''' by a variety of contributors. <noinclude>If you are interested in helping us, please register for a Smash World account at our [http://www.smashboards.com/ forums]. If you already have an account, log in and begin editing!</noinclude><includeonly>
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<big>'''Welcome''' to the '''[[Super Smash Bros. Wiki:About|Super Smash Bros. Wiki]]'''!</big> <br />
We are [[Special:Recentchanges|currently editing]] over [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}]] [[Special:Allpages|articles]], and '''[[Project:Community Portal|you can help]]'''


[[Project:About|About the Super Smash Bros. Wiki]] | [[Special:Newpages|New pages]] | [[Special:Newimages|New files]] | [[Special:Activeusers|Active users]] | [[Special:Categories|Categories]] | [[Wikia:Help:Tutorial|Wiki tutorial]] | [[:Category:Help|Help pages]]
If you are interested in helping us, [http://www.smashboards.com/register.php click here] to '''register''' for a Smash World account at our [http://www.smashboards.com/ forums].  Be sure to read [[SmashWiki:Username issues|this page]] to avoid any username problems.  If you already have an account, log in and begin editing! Good luck, and let the Wikiness begin!
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''For more information about SmashWiki, see our '''[[Smashwiki:About|About]]''' page, or if you're stuck and want to learn how it all works, visit our '''[[Help:How to contribute to SmashWiki|Tutorial]]''' to get you started.''</includeonly><noinclude>
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=== Get involved! ===
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The '''{{SITENAME}}''' is a community that aims to create the best resource for '''[[Super Smash Bros. series|Super Smash Brothers]]''', a series of video games produced by [[Nintendo]].


All pages can be edited and you are welcome to [[Special:Userlogin|join us]] and contribute to this wiki. Everyone is free to create a new page or edit an [[Special:Allpages|existing one]].You can help out by looking at our [[Special:Wantedpages|wanted pages]] or [[Special:Shortpages|short pages]].
SmashWiki is designed to include content relating to a number of issues including the games themselves, characters, stages, strategies and techniques, competitive play, and the vibrant community that has developed around the game. Besides being a resource for advanced players looking to improve their game, it is also designed to be of use to beginners just learning how to play, those who enjoy playing Smash Bros. for fun with friends, and even those interested in learning more about the heritage of the various elements that make up the Smash Bros. universe. For more detailed information about our mission and our goals, consult [[SmashWiki:Scope]] and [[SmashWiki:Goals]].


'''Super Smash Bros Brawl releases March 9th! '''
== How to contribute ==
If you'd like to help us out, your contributions are more than welcome. After you've [http://www.smashboards.com/register.php registered] and logged in, you'll be able to start editing and creating pages. You might find our [[Help:How to contribute to SmashWiki|how-to]] helpful.</noinclude>


Want to create an article? Portal]]''' for more!
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'''Other [[w:Gaming|gaming wikis]] from [[wikia:Wikia|Wikia]]'''<br />
<small>[[w:c:nintendo|Nintendopedia]] &bull; [[w:c:zelda|Zelda]] &bull; [[w:c:mario|Mario]] &bull; [[w:c:wii|Nintendo Wii]] &bull; [[w:c:pokemon|Pokemon]] &bull; [[w:c:starcraft|StarCraft]] &bull; [[w:c:runescape|RuneScape]]  &bull; [[w:c:fallout|Fallout]] &bull; [[w:Gaming|More...]]<br>[http://irc.wikia.com/gaming/ Wikia Gaming IRC channel]</small>
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SmashWiki was created to compile a complete, thorough, and dynamic repository of information relating to the Super Smash Bros. franchise. SmashWiki is a wiki, meaning that it is written and maintained by the community and can be instantly edited by a variety of contributors. If you are interested in helping us, please register for a Smash World account at our forums. If you already have an account, log in and begin editing!

SmashWiki is designed to include content relating to a number of issues including the games themselves, characters, stages, strategies and techniques, competitive play, and the vibrant community that has developed around the game. Besides being a resource for advanced players looking to improve their game, it is also designed to be of use to beginners just learning how to play, those who enjoy playing Smash Bros. for fun with friends, and even those interested in learning more about the heritage of the various elements that make up the Smash Bros. universe. For more detailed information about our mission and our goals, consult SmashWiki:Scope and SmashWiki:Goals.

How to contribute

If you'd like to help us out, your contributions are more than welcome. After you've registered and logged in, you'll be able to start editing and creating pages. You might find our how-to helpful.