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The Main Page has three dynamic sections that present rotating and up-to-date information to visitors. Instead of editing the main page itself, we modify these sections using ''templates''. Certain rules are required for updating each of these templates, which are explained in the section below. Anyone is free to update these templates when necessary. Finally, it is recommended that all templates with bullet points for info should contain around '''¾-1½''' lines per bullet point.
The Main Page has three dynamic sections that present rotating and up-to-date information to visitors. Instead of editing the main page itself, we modify these sections using ''templates''. Certain rules are required for updating each of these templates, which are explained in the section below. Anyone is free to update these templates when necessary. Finally, it is recommended that all templates with bullet points for info should contain around '''¾-1½''' lines per bullet point.


;{{t|Featured}}
;{{tem|Featured}}
Featured articles should contain the first 4-6 lines of information from the current featured article. A thumbnail of the article's main image should also be displayed.
Featured articles should contain the first 4-6 lines of information from the current featured article. A thumbnail of the article's main image should also be displayed.


;{{t|DYK}}
;{{tem|DYK}}
This template consists of four interesting ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' facts. The ''first'' line of info should be accompanied with an image, no bigger than 150px thumbnailed. Please link and '''bold''' the character or game relating to the subject of each line, so guests and users alike are prompted to see more information in the article itself.
This template consists of four interesting ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' facts. The ''first'' line of info should be accompanied with an image, no bigger than 150px thumbnailed. Please link and '''bold''' the character or game relating to the subject of each line, so guests and users alike are prompted to see more information in the article itself.


;{{t|News}}
;{{tem|News}}
This is the the template that shows up-to-date news of the ''Mario'' games. In four lines, the info should be about a mix of the following:
This is the the template that shows up-to-date news of the ''Mario'' games. In four lines, the info should be about a mix of the following:


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|'''Files that are missing a category'''
|'''Files that are missing a category'''
|Almost all files may be attributed to a [[:Category:Images by game|game]] or [[:Category:Images|other form of media]]. The {{t|uncategorized}} template seen when uploading files should be replaced with an appropriate media category. <br>See [[:Category:Files with missing categories]]
|Almost all files may be attributed to a [[:Category:Images by game|game]] or [[:Category:Images|other form of media]]. The {{tem|uncategorized}} template seen when uploading files should be replaced with an appropriate media category. <br>See [[:Category:Files with missing categories]]
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|'''Images without aboutfile'''
|'''Images without aboutfile'''
|Images without the {{t|aboutfile}} template, or with a blank or improperly formatted template. <br>See [[:Category:Files with broken Aboutfile template]]
|Images without the {{tem|aboutfile}} template, or with a blank or improperly formatted template. <br>See [[:Category:Files with broken Aboutfile template]]
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|'''Unused files'''
|'''Unused files'''
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|'''Articles that need more images'''
|'''Articles that need more images'''
|Articles with {{t|image}} need one or more images added to them. <br>See [[:Category:Articles that need more images]]
|Articles with {{tem|image}} need one or more images added to them. <br>See [[:Category:Articles that need more images]]
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|'''Articles that need more media'''
|'''Articles that need more media'''
|Articles with {{t|more media}} require one or more audio and/or video files. <br>See [[:Category:Articles that need more media]]
|Articles with {{tem|more media}} require one or more audio and/or video files. <br>See [[:Category:Articles that need more media]]
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|'''Broken file links'''
|'''Broken file links'''
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|'''Images of poor quality'''
|'''Images of poor quality'''
|Images that are of very low quality are tagged with {{t|image-quality}}, and should be re-uploaded or replaced. <br>See [[:Category:Quality requested]]
|Images that are of very low quality are tagged with {{tem|image-quality}}, and should be re-uploaded or replaced. <br>See [[:Category:Quality requested]]
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|'''Stub articles'''
|'''Stub articles'''
|Articles or sections that are very short, and lacking basic information will be tagged with {{t|stub}} or <nowiki>{{stub|section=yes}}</nowiki> for sections of articles. <br>See [[:Category:Stubs]] or [[:Category:Section stubs]]
|Articles or sections that are very short, and lacking basic information will be tagged with {{tem|stub}} or <nowiki>{{stub|section=yes}}</nowiki> for sections of articles. <br>See [[:Category:Stubs]] or [[:Category:Section stubs]]
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|'''Rewrite requested'''
|'''Rewrite requested'''
|Poorly-written articles which require revising should be tagged with {{t|rewrite}}. Issues may include being poorly worded, ridden with grammar mistakes, or otherwise going against our [[Mariopedia:Manual of Style|manual of style]]. An [[:Category:Rewrite and expansion requested|expansion]] may also be required with {{t|rewrite-expand}}. <br>See [[:Category:Rewrite requested]]
|Poorly-written articles which require revising should be tagged with {{tem|rewrite}}. Issues may include being poorly worded, ridden with grammar mistakes, or otherwise going against our [[Mariopedia:Manual of Style|manual of style]]. An [[:Category:Rewrite and expansion requested|expansion]] may also be required with {{tem|rewrite-expand}}. <br>See [[:Category:Rewrite requested]]
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|'''Missing sections'''
|'''Missing sections'''
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{| class=wikitable style="padding:5px;border-collapse:collapse;background:#f97474;font-family:Arial;font-size:11px" width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3
{| class=wikitable style="padding:5px;border-collapse:collapse;background:#f97474;font-family:Arial;font-size:11px" width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3
| width="180" |'''Articles under construction'''
| width="180" |'''Articles under construction'''
|Articles that are tagged with the {{t|construction}} template are not fully finished, and may have an informal appearance. Before trying to complete the article, make sure that the user who marked it as under construction does not intend to finish it themselves. <br>See [[:Category:Articles under construction]]
|Articles that are tagged with the {{tem|construction}} template are not fully finished, and may have an informal appearance. Before trying to complete the article, make sure that the user who marked it as under construction does not intend to finish it themselves. <br>See [[:Category:Articles under construction]]
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|'''No category'''
|'''No category'''
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|'''Titles from other languages'''
|'''Titles from other languages'''
|Article titles with {{t|another language}} are officially named, although in a language other than English. As per [[Project:Naming|our naming policy]], these pages should be moved to an official English title if found. <br>See [[:Category:Articles with titles from other languages]]
|Article titles with {{tem|another language}} are officially named, although in a language other than English. As per [[Project:Naming|our naming policy]], these pages should be moved to an official English title if found. <br>See [[:Category:Articles with titles from other languages]]
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|'''Orphaned pages'''
|'''Orphaned pages'''
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|'''Broken redirects'''
|'''Broken redirects'''
|Redirects that lead to a nonexistent page. Articles should be created or redirect target changed to an existing page. If the broken redirect is not necessary, then it should be tagged with {{t|delete}}. <br>See [[Special:BrokenRedirects]]
|Redirects that lead to a nonexistent page. Articles should be created or redirect target changed to an existing page. If the broken redirect is not necessary, then it should be tagged with {{tem|delete}}. <br>See [[Special:BrokenRedirects]]
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[[Project:Administrators|Administrators]] (also named "admins" or "sysops") are promoted users who are given additional tools, which assist in maintaining the upkeep of the wiki. All admins have the ability to counter [[Project:Vandalism|vandalism]] on the wiki by [[Project:Blocking policy|blocking]] troublesome editors, reverting detrimental edits by using the "rollback" feature, and hiding inappropriate edits if required. Administrators are also able to [[Project:Deletion policy|delete]] entire pages and images when necessary.
[[Project:Administrators|Administrators]] (also named "admins" or "sysops") are promoted users who are given additional tools, which assist in maintaining the upkeep of the wiki. All admins have the ability to counter [[Project:Vandalism|vandalism]] on the wiki by [[Project:Blocking policy|blocking]] troublesome editors, reverting detrimental edits by using the "rollback" feature, and hiding inappropriate edits if required. Administrators are also able to [[Project:Deletion policy|delete]] entire pages and images when necessary.


Regular users are also able to assist the admins in various ways. Unnecessary pages and images may be tagged with {{t|delete}} so it appears in the [[:Category:To be deleted|deletion category]], which administrators frequently check.
Regular users are also able to assist the admins in various ways. Unnecessary pages and images may be tagged with {{tem|delete}} so it appears in the [[:Category:To be deleted|deletion category]], which administrators frequently check.


[[Category:Maintenance|*]]
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