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The '''Smasher Project''' on [[SmashWiki]] is a communal attempt to improve the overall quality and presentation of [[smasher]] and [[crew]] articles. The smash community is very expansive and the details are in a perpetual state of change, therefore the information will not likely ever be wholly complete or accurate. However, due to the size of the global community, the only way to streamline a somewhat accurate maintenance of information is through a [[SmashWiki:Project|Project]] with other contributors around the world.  
The '''Smasher Project''' on [[SmashWiki]] is a communal attempt to improve the overall quality and presentation of [[smasher]] and [[crew]] articles. The smash community is very expansive and the details are in a perpetual state of change, therefore, the information will not likely ever be wholly complete or accurate. However, due to the size of the global community, the only way to streamline a somewhat accurate maintenance of information is through a [[SmashWiki:Project|Project]] with other contributors around the world.  


== Current goals ==
== Current goals ==
 
Here are the goals this project is currently trying to achieve.  You may propose new goals by editing this section.  We recommend you suggest any ''big'' goals on the [[SmashWiki talk:Character Project|talk page]].
Here are the goals this project is currently trying to achieve.  You may propose new goals by [[Help:How to contribute to SmashWiki|editing]] this section.  We recommend you suggest any ''big'' goals on the [[SmashWiki talk:Character Project|talk page]].


===Article Format - Standardization===
===Article Format - Standardization===
When news of this SmashWiki leaked out on to the forums, there was an inevitable flood of people who created an article for themselves and their smash-related adventures. This is not unexpected or discouraged in any way, however we've all seen the kinds of results that can produce. Like [Lonejedi|this]] one, for example, or Willie Billy Ba Dillie here, or ones that should just be straight up deleted like Azure Rune.


When news of this SmashWiki leaked out on to the forums, there was an inevitable flood of people who created an article for themselves and their smash-related adventures. This is not unexpected or discouraged in any way, however we've all seen the kinds of results that can produce. Like [[Lonejedi|this]] one, for example, or [[Willie Billy Ba Dillie]] here, or ones that should just be straight up deleted like [[Azure Rune]].
The majority of the existing articles do not follow a specific format and I applaud Simna for tirelessly going through and adding [[:Category:Smashers]] to each and every one of them. But now they they're all sorted, they're going to need a cleanup.  
 
The majority of the existing articles do not follow a specific format and I applaud [[User:OMNIVECTOR|Simna]] for tirelessly going through and adding [[:Category:Smashers]] to each and every one of them. But now they they're all sorted, they're going to need a cleanup.  
 
====[[Template:Smasherbeta]]====


====[[Template:Infobox Smasher]]====
This is a tweaked version of the original [[Template:Smasher]] that I've been using to aesthetically spice up the existing articles. It places a table of information related to the smasher on the right-hand side of the article, including alias, [[main]], [[crew]], location and more.  
This is a tweaked version of the original [[Template:Smasher]] that I've been using to aesthetically spice up the existing articles. It places a table of information related to the smasher on the right-hand side of the article, including alias, [[main]], [[crew]], location and more.  


Most of the existing smasher articles do not have ''smasher'' or ''smasherbeta'' tables in them. Here's a quick little guide to filling them out for articles that have already been created.  
Most of the existing smasher articles do not have ''smasher'' or ''Infobox Smasher'' tables in them. Here's a quick little guide to filling them out for articles that have already been created.  


*'''''name'''''
*'''''name'''''
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::Special formatting:  
::Special formatting:  
::- For crews that already have an existing SmashWiki article, brace the name in brackets. (example: <nowiki>[[Crew Name]]</nowiki>)
::- For crews that already have an existing SmashWiki article, brace the name in brackets. (example: <nowiki>[[Crew Name]]</nowiki>)
::- For smashers who are in two or more crews, add an asterisk (*) before the crew name. (example: *[[Crew Name]]*[[Other Crew Name]])
::- For smashers who are in two or more crews, add an asterisk (*) before the crew name. (example: *<nowiki>[[Crew Name]]*[[Other Crew Name]]</nowiki>)
*'''''skill'''''
*'''''skill'''''
:Approximate skill level of the player. The terminology you use is still largely up in the air at this point. There's various discussions that aren't going anywhere scattered all over the place trying to define what a "professional" is, but if you'd prefer not to deal with the headache like me, I recommend using "Amateur" for casual smashers, "Professional" for undisputed professional smashers (if there is such a thing) and [[Talk:Professionals#Pro_vs._Pro-Am:_New.2C_Hip_Lingo_to_Define_.22Pro.22_Within_the_Microcosm...|Pro-Am]] for everything in between (ie. smashers who play at a competitive level comparable to undisputed professionals but haven't the exposure or the tournament placings to back it up. A lengthier explanation is available at the preceding link.  
:Approximate skill level of the player. The terminology you use is still largely up in the air at this point. There's various discussions that aren't going anywhere scattered all over the place trying to define what a "professional" is, but if you'd prefer not to deal with the headache like me, I recommend using "Amateur" for casual smashers, "Professional" for undisputed professional smashers (if there is such a thing) and [[Talk:Professionals#Pro_vs._Pro-Am:_New.2C_Hip_Lingo_to_Define_.22Pro.22_Within_the_Microcosm...|Pro-Am]] for everything in between (ie. smashers who play at a competitive level comparable to undisputed professionals but haven't the exposure or the tournament placings to back it up. A lengthier explanation is available at the preceding link.  
::''Special formatting'': none
::''Special formatting'': none
*'''''alias'''''
*'''''alias'''''
:Some players have been known to change their gamer alias, or maintain multiple names throughout the course of their participation within the community. This field is for an alternate alias that you are, or once were, known by. For example, [[Wobbles the Phoenix]] is also known as "Honorbound."  
:Some players have been known to change their gamer alias, or maintain multiple names throughout the course of their participation within the community. This field is for an alternate alias that you are, or once were, known by. For example, {{Sm|Wobbles}} is also known as "Honorbound."  


:There is some confusion about this field. ''Most'' players DO NOT need to have this field filled out; it is only for aliases that you were actually ''known'' by. Otherwise, we'd just be cluttering up the articles with unnecessary SWF screen names, MSN usernames, myspace aliases, etc., that really have no bearing on the article whatsoever. Link to the myspaces and SWF profiles in the External Links section of the article if you want, but there's no need to make the table itself look all messy.   
:There is some confusion about this field. ''Most'' players DO NOT need to have this field filled out; it is only for aliases that you were actually ''known'' by. Otherwise, we'd just be cluttering up the articles with unnecessary SWF screen names, MSN usernames, myspace aliases, etc., that really have no bearing on the article whatsoever. Link to the myspaces and SWF profiles in the External links section of the article if you want, but there's no need to make the table itself look all messy.   
*'''''realname'''''
*'''''realname'''''
:More or less self-explanatory; provide a first and last name if the information is available, however many people prefer to only have their first name displayed on the internet, so that will suffice as well.  
:More or less self-explanatory; provide a first and last name if the information is available, however many people prefer to only have their first name displayed on the internet, so that will suffice as well.  
*'''''birthdate'''''
*'''''birthdate'''''
:Most [[SWF]] profiles have the birthdate of a registered smasher displayed.
:Most [[SmashBoards]] profiles have the birthdate of a registered smasher displayed.
::''Special formatting'':
::''Special formatting'':
::- Date format should be Month, Day, Year (ex. January 1, 2008); note that it is not necessary to include superscript suffixes on the day (i.e. 22<u>nd</u>, 1<u>st</u>, 30<u>th</u>, etc.)
::- Date format should be Month, Day, Year (ex. January 1, 2008); note that it is not necessary to include superscript suffixes on the day (i.e. 22<u>nd</u>, 1<u>st</u>, 30<u>th</u>, etc.)
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:Country of residence.
:Country of residence.
::''Special formatting'':
::''Special formatting'':
::- Do not capitalize any letters in the country name. This field defines which flag will be displayed beside the location field in the table and unfortunately must be typed in lower-case letters in order to reference the correct filename. The wiki will automatically capitalize the initial letter, but countries with more than one word will not reference properly if the second word is capitalized.
::- This property is fed directly into [[:Template:Flag]]; see there for more information.
::- If you have typed it in correctly but the flag still doesn't display, it is possible that the country of your choice has not yet had its flag uploaded. Most major countries are available, but if not, you may upload your own flag under the filename: '''<tt>country_name</tt>flag.gif''' (examples: [[:Image:Italyflag.gif]] or [[:Image:United_statesflag.gif]])


====Introductions====
====Introductions====
Smasher articles should generally begin with the individual's name in '''bold''', a reference to their country of origin as well as a concise, succinct summary of their role in the smash community.  
Smasher articles should generally begin with the individual's name in '''bold''', a reference to their country of origin as well as a concise, succinct summary of their role in the smash community.  


Good examples:
Good examples:
*[[AOB]]
*{{Sm|AOB}}
*[[DireVulcan]]
*{{Sm|DireVulcan}}
*[[Aphelion]]
*{{Sm|Aphelion}}
*[[Chu Dat]]
*{{Sm|Chu Dat}}


'''What not to include in an introduction:'''
'''What not to include in an introduction:'''
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*External links - Although there may be some exceptions to this rule I'm not thinking of off the top of my head, there is no need to be linking outside of SmashWiki within the introduction of a smasher article (ie. SWF profiles, myspace, videos, etc.)
*External links - Although there may be some exceptions to this rule I'm not thinking of off the top of my head, there is no need to be linking outside of SmashWiki within the introduction of a smasher article (ie. SWF profiles, myspace, videos, etc.)
*Inside jokes - Many people like to confuse SmashWiki with some sort of social networking community and treat their own smasher articles as personal profiles, rather than informative encyclopedic content. Any amusing nicknames, personality traits, catchphrases, favourite this, favourite that, etc. should all be kept out of the introduction (and, in fact, the entire article for that matter).  
*Inside jokes - Many people like to confuse SmashWiki with some sort of social networking community and treat their own smasher articles as personal profiles, rather than informative encyclopedic content. Any amusing nicknames, personality traits, catchphrases, favourite this, favourite that, etc. should all be kept out of the introduction (and, in fact, the entire article for that matter).  
====Categories====
The [[:Category:Smashers|smashers]] category tag should be added to every smasher page.
<nowiki>[[Category:Smashers]]</nowiki>
But there's an even better way for categorizing.
<nowiki>[[Category:Smashers|Smashername]]</nowiki>
Where <tt>Smashername</tt> should be replaced by the smasher's name, with any underscores, spaces, bars, hyphens and parenthesis removed, no letters capitalized except for the first one. For example, on a smasher page called ''a: Rd - (u)FUL/'', <tt><nowiki>[[Category:Smashers|Arduful]]</nowiki></tt> should be added at the bottom, which makes the page better indexed when observing the smasher index category.


=====Regional Categories=====
=====Regional Categories=====
Due to the volume of smasher articles, recently I've begun re-categorizing them into proper "sub-categories" for the regions. Check out [[:Category:Smashers]] and browse through the existing sub-categories listed to find articles in specific areas of the world.  
Due to the volume of smasher articles, recently I've begun re-categorizing them into proper "sub-categories" for the regions. Check out [[:Category:Smashers]] and browse through the existing sub-categories listed to find articles in specific areas of the world.  


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===Should I create my own smasher article?===
===Should I create my own smasher article?===
For an article to even '''exist''' in the first place, there needs to be at least a certain amount of information with which to feed it. Ideally, an encyclopedic mindset would really just prefer to delete the majority of the articles we see that aren't going to be read by anyone but the writer. However, I am a realist and I recognize that we aren't going to be able to stop people from making their own articles, but we can at least try and tell them how to do it right.  
For an article to even '''exist''' in the first place, there needs to be at least a certain amount of information with which to feed it. Ideally, an encyclopedic mindset would really just prefer to delete the majority of the articles we see that aren't going to be read by anyone but the writer. However, I am a realist and I recognize that we aren't going to be able to stop people from making their own articles, but we can at least try and tell them how to do it right.  


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=== SmashWiki is not a personal profile ===
=== SmashWiki is not a personal profile ===
As mentioned before, the community-oriented nature of SmashWiki quite often leads people to believe that smasher articles are a form of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_network_service social networking] and that each is a comprehensive personality profile. In actuality, smasher articles are a form of special interest biography, only focusing on those elements that are relevant to the smash community.  
As mentioned before, the community-oriented nature of SmashWiki quite often leads people to believe that smasher articles are a form of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_network_service social networking] and that each is a comprehensive personality profile. In actuality, smasher articles are a form of special interest biography, only focusing on those elements that are relevant to the smash community.  


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Also, do not include any '''contact information''' in yours, or anyone else's, smasher article. Once again, this isn't a personal profile and there's no need to have MSN addresses and AOL names taking up a bunch of space at the bottom of the article. If I wanted to get ahold of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penelope_Cruz Penelope Cruz], I wouldn't go to Wikipedia looking for her phone number. The same applies to SmashWiki and [[Ken]].  
Also, do not include any '''contact information''' in yours, or anyone else's, smasher article. Once again, this isn't a personal profile and there's no need to have MSN addresses and AOL names taking up a bunch of space at the bottom of the article. If I wanted to get ahold of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penelope_Cruz Penelope Cruz], I wouldn't go to Wikipedia looking for her phone number. The same applies to SmashWiki and [[Ken]].  


It is recommend that you keep all contact information on your own [[Special:Mypage|user page]] instead of within the smasher article itself. In fact, there is even a [[Template:Contact]] to make it that much simpler.  
It is recommended that you keep all contact information on your own [[Special:Mypage|user page]] instead of within the smasher article itself. In fact, there is even a [[Template:Contact]] to make it that much simpler. To help direct SmashWikidians to your own article, there is also a [[Template:Userpage]] that you can copy and paste on to your own user page to help forward readers to your smash-related accomplishments, too.


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