Talk:Kirby Wiki/Archive 1

Sorry to be so negative...
But this wiki is poorly organized and casually written. Let's do something to increase the depth in our work! I wrote the Ganondorf page, all of it, in under half an hour. For a pointer, go to www.mariowiki.com, it'll show us what we can acheive.

^I can't believe this was accepted that quickly.

Tell you the truth, I can't either. I just left a message for Angela, and here we are now! ^_^ Max2

... I still ned help with the main page... Max2 can someone, well, help?


 * What do you like on Anime:Main Page and w:c:Naruto:Main Page, I could bring some layout stuff over to the mainpage here. ~Dantman -local (talk) Apr 7, 2007 @ 15:30 (UTC)

well... I have a logo... I just can't upload .png Max2 Mine have to be .PNG will that work???

I setup the retroSEGA mainpage. Except that horrible pic.HK-47 Kohoi

can you guys upload .png files??? Max2 I repeat. we can change thev logo. I have a change.


 * If you upload it, someone else will be able to take it and move it to the right location if you can't name it Wiki.png. Angela talk 08:10, 9 April 2007 (UTC)

we did it already. Thanks anyway! Max2 ^_^


 * Just a note about the logo. Usually if you go to [[Media:Wiki.png]], which would otherwise be what you'd link to from clicking on the file's link on Image:Wiki.png you could refresh it to get the new image and it would start showing in the logo area with the proper images. Though that's not the case here.
 * The logo is served from
 * But the image as followed from Media or the Image page is
 * This means that when you refresh the normal image it will not be refreshed. You half to refresh this link if you want to see an up-to-date logo. ~Dantman(talk) Apr 9, 2007 @ 16:04 (UTC)

Dead Wiki


The link's all over MarioWiki and it's forums... and Wikia... and Wikipedia... and I sent the adress to KRR... Max2

Darn trolls... 71.154.153.209 03:21, 21 April 2007 (UTC)

I try to contribute. Katshuma 15:06, 26 April 2007 (UTC) This wiki's gonna die??!!OH NOES,Ill try to contribute as much as I kanT-T*sob*DragoonRider 10:55, 18 August 2008

Kirbypedia
Kirbypedia opened up in Kirby's Rainbow Resort too, wasn't these same projects? It's fair more comprehensive and better organized. What's this all about? If you don't know just check www.kirbypedia.com Katshuma 15:17, 7 May 2007 (UTC)

But I just noticed that to edit it you must E-mail registered users. (You can't register! OMG!) Katshuma 15:54, 7 May 2007 (UTC)

Overhaul
Hullo! I've just given your Main Page a bit of an overhaul, similar to the current new Wikia wiki style. Feel free to revert if you don't like it, but it should make it easier to add stuff :) Kirkburn (talk) 19:58, 4 February 2008 (UTC)

I've added the hit point count to some of the enamies in Kirby Super Star Ultra. It may or may not need a special box or something to make it look better. Anyone with the game can find the exact HP count of most enimies by using the "guard" and letting the enemies hit kirby. Based on the Computer Virus the guard does 1HP damage for each hit. If what I am doing is useful please tell me. If it is not please tell me and I will try to stop. 222223

Holiday changes
Hi guys, I just joined and I was just wondering why this wiki's logo is so small, and if it changed for the holidays (Like, a halloween themed one on halloween). Also, there are 2 logos on the Wikia search for it, but I can't figure out how to change to the other one. Thanks! T o u c h !            Kirby 05:33, 1 April 2008 (UTC)

Wikia Gaming IRC channel
Hullo! I am Kirkburn, your friendly local Wikia Gaming Helper!

You may be interested to know there is a Wikia gaming IRC channel, #wikia-gaming on chat.freenode.net, where you can hop on, ask for help from users of other gaming wikis, or offer your own experiences. If you are not familiar with IRC clients, you can access it from http://irc.wikia.com/gaming.

Different people may be on sporadically, but we organize weekly chats at a fixed time so we can get the most number of people online at the same time to ask and answer questions, or just to hang out. The admins of some of Wikia's biggest gaming wikis (e.g. WoW, Halo) often attend them. You can find the time for the next chat by following this link.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask me! Kirkburn (talk) 10:43, 10 April 2008 (UTC)

Super Smash Bros. Info
You know, I thought this was a Kirby wiki, not a Super Smash Bros. wiki.--75.85.111.141 14:25, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

I understand Kirby's in Super smash Bros., But I don't think it's necessary to give out every detail on a series where Kirby isn't the only main protagonist.--75.85.111.141 21:31, 3 May 2008 (UTC)


 * Point. MarioGalaxy2433g5  { talk /contribs/Logs} 22:37, 3 May 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, we should.--75.85.111.141 17:40, 4 May 2008 (UTC)

There should only be one article on super smash bros and that should be "kirby in super smash bros" all the rest can go

Main page layout and monaco skin
Hi all, your friendly local Wikia Gaming helper here!

I've been working on a new main page layout. Hopefully you have read about the skin and ad changes at Wikia's New Style on Central Wikia. If not, I hope you'll have a look.

One of the changes is a block of two ads on each main page. It's possible that they won't always show up, but to ensure your main page continues to work properly when they do, you need to update your main page column formatting code with new column tags.

I have drafted a main page using the new tags on User:Kirkburn/Dev which I hope you can take a look at - feel free to edit it of course. The main change to the layout is the fixed width of the right column. This still allows a lot of customisation - for example see these main pages - w:c:muppet, w:c:wowwiki, w:c:ffxi.

If you encounter any problems with the new tags, please let me know.

You also need to consider the move to Monaco skin. I have started with a new skin which you can see on - code is on MediaWiki:Monaco.css. For examples of customisation, see Memory Alpha, Millitary Wikia, Rappelz or even (if you really want to see what can be done) UK Transport Wikia. You can find out more about customizing the skin on w:c:help:Help:Customizing Monaco.

Thanks, Kirkburn (talk) 13:10, 16 July 2008 (UTC)


 * If there are no objections, I would like the get the main page up by the end of the week. As for the skin, it is likely someone else will take over from me on that shortly :) Kirkburn (talk) 12:22, 18 July 2008 (UTC)


 * As no objections have been forthcoming, I have switched to the new layout as-is. I hope it is to your liking! Kirkburn (talk) 11:37, 21 July 2008 (UTC)


 * I wrote "Kirkby"? I'm so sorry - it's too damn close to my own name :( Kirkburn (talk) 15:14, 25 July 2008 (UTC)

The custom skin has been updated - see here. Any feedback? If no objections, I would like to switch before the end of the week. Kirkburn (talk) 20:54, 29 July 2008 (UTC)

In addition, we have an updated logo you may wish to use in conjunction with the new skin - you can see it in action on Image:Kirby-logo.png. Kirkburn (talk) 21:37, 29 July 2008 (UTC)


 * I have switched the wiki to the new custom skin, contained on MediaWiki:Monaco.css. Would you like the updated logo noted above? Kirkburn (talk) 12:33, 4 August 2008 (UTC)

I have something to say...
Bob, I think the Super Smash Bros. articles have gone out of control and that we should destroy them.--76.173.139.63 16:05, 4 August 2008 (UTC)
 * Hello?--76.173.139.63 02:16, 5 August 2008 (UTC)
 * I agree.--KirbyFan 18:37, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
 * Hello?--KirbyFan 21:56, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
 * Hello?--KirbyFan 22:28, 6 August 2008 (UTC)
 * I dissagree, however they should be shortened. Solar flute

userboxes
we should have userbixes in this wiki. Solar flute

Languages
Hello, it's me, Mta from German Kirby-Wiki. I want to know, if it's possible to add some Links like Kirby in the pages belonging togehter? Mta 18:18, 24 August 2008 (UTC)
 * The "Languages" feature isn't working for some reason.--KirbyFan (talk|contributions) 22:19, 30 August 2008 (UTC)
 * Actually, it's only working on some pages.--KirbyFan (talk|contributions) 22:23, 30 August 2008 (UTC)
 * Actually, I found out what was causing this. No need to tell me.--KirbyFan (talk|contributions) 22:30, 30 August 2008 (UTC)
 * Now I've really found what's going on.--KirbyFan (talk|contributions) 22:35, 30 August 2008 (UTC)
 * Okay, NOW I've found out what's going on. End of discussion.--KirbyFan (talk|contributions) 22:43, 30 August 2008 (UTC)

Table of Contents
You know you can remove the table of contents by typing. I think it looks better without the toc. Did you ever request a spotlight for Kirby Wiki? I don't know because my settings are most of the time German. If you haven't requested until now, I think it would be nice to see a Kirby spotlight in whole Wikia :) just try (I plan to do for German wiki soon, would be nice to have both running at the same time!) Marc-Philipp (MtaÄ) Helper @ Wikia (Talk) 16:42, 7 March 2009 (UTC)

Ehh...
I think we should stop adding "you" on pages.

Ehh...
I think we should stop adding "you" on pages. BrawlFan181 18:22, 9 March 2009 (UTC)


 * Sorry for double post. BrawlFan181 18:22, 9 March 2009 (UTC)
 * We try not to. Mostly the people putting "you" are people without accounts, so there's no one to really blame. But if you do see any, replace them with Kirby/the player. Thanks! EmptyStar 19:56, 9 March 2009 (UTC)


 * Oh right, I'll do! BrawlFan181 16:47, 10 March 2009 (UTC)

Just a question
Are name origins a good idea?

Idea, but is it good?
Something we could do is put the damage attacks do and health enemies have on their respective pages. This might be only possible to with characters in Super Star and Super Star Ultra. But should we? I will wait for feedback before I do anything, or do stuff about health and attack power that could stuff things up. Rainbowkirby749 06:25, 30 March 2009 (UTC)Rainbowkirby749

I asked a while ago, but I don't think anyone noticed. Should I/we put up how much health enemies have in their respective pages? It's okay to say no/yes/I don't know/maybe. Please reply. Rainbowkirby749 06:43, 21 July 2009 (UTC)Rainbowkirby749

Why are the mix abilities in Kirby 64 (almost) all stubs?
I mean, not that we can add any more information, can we? It's-a me, BrawlFan181 !
 * They're basically stubs b/c i haven't gotten around to rewriting them yet. So far I've done Ice Skating and Double Needle. I'm simply fixing up the regular ability articles first. I'll get around to them, though! EmptyStar 01:42, 2 April 2009 (UTC)

Kirby 64 Enemies
I noticed the Kirby 64 enemies are like, almost ALL stubs. Should I add the Enemy Infobox there?
 * Of course! Why wouldn't we do this?--KirbyFan (talk|contributions) 01:24, 10 June 2009 (UTC)

New Featured Article?
I think Kirby's Dream Land has been an article for too long. Ugoz 04:51, November 23, 2009 (UTC)


 * Yeah, I was thinking that. Any nominations?--


 * Meta Knight? Ugoz 05:29, November 23, 2009 (UTC)


 * OK, if no one opposes, I will change it tomorrow--


 * No, how about Zero Two?--Deyna Taggerung Fluffdee.jpg Waddle Dee Lover 13:39, January 12, 2011 (UTC)
 * Hi, its trent and i think thay should leve it be.after all it was the first in the kirby sieries
 * Hi, its trent and i think thay should leve it be.after all it was the first in the kirby sieries

New forums?
I know you guys have forums. But, if you ask me, Wiki-style forums are severely limited. So, if anyone wants, I could make some more professional-looking forums for the wiki. Ugoz 07:28, November 26, 2009 (UTC)

creating a new section to the kirby super star stacker page
how do I put a new section like trivia in some pages?(GOoM)

Artwork
Is there any artwork we don't have of something? I may be able to upload it. (BTW, I'm talking about official art, not fanart)--
 * Uh.. there are articles that need images. You could start there.  Blue  Ninjakoopa  01:17, February 26, 2010 (UTC)

Kirby series.... Canceled?
No! This can't be true.... If it is, then, :(--
 * NO!!!1  BNK [ E 22:40, April 1, 2010 (UTC)


 * WAIT WHAT?! WHERE IS THIS INFO!! NO!!!!! --


 * I DON'T KNOW! ASK EMPTYSTAR! HES THE ONE WHO PUT IT THERE!--
 * Lol yeah, this was an april fools joke =p EmptyStar 23:45, April 1, 2010 (UTC)


 * Damn it! I can't believe I actually believed that! >_<--


 * Drats! *proceeds to punch self and bangs head on desk* DAMN IT! DAMN IT! DAMN IT! And I though that this year will be prank free since I am not in school...--


 * * sigh* Thats the last time I ever believe anything on April Fools day... >_>--
 * I never belive that kind of crap, Starman. Thank GOD it was a prank... Camwoodstock 20:41, August 22, 2010 (UTC)

New Icon?
Why is there a 32-bit Kirby next to the URL?

It appears in Mozilla Firefox.

Why did you think that would be a new URL icon?

99.162.59.181 16:14, August 8, 2010 (UTC)
 * I changed it.  BNK [ E 22:35, August 8, 2010 (UTC)
 * Bingo, BNK. Camwoodstock 20:42, August 22, 2010 (UTC)

Friendly contacts
I was wondering where we stand exactly on friendly terms with WiKirby because I think it would be selfish if either of us refused to help each other out with stuff.Marx Wraith 04:44, August 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * We're in good terms with them, and I'm a good buddy of Neo's.  BNK [ E 21:09, August 22, 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks for telling me,good to know. :) Marx Wraith 22:19, August 24, 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks for telling me,good to know. :) Marx Wraith 22:19, August 24, 2010 (UTC)

I HAVE AN IDEA!!!!!!!
i thought of a posable new kirby carecter!!!Hes Half Light and Half darkness. here is a Quick sceach of it:

This is not a fanon wiki.

Hey!
shouldent we change the superstar arena by now? im geting boered!

Main Page as displayed by different browsers (2011-03-29)


Notice the rounded corners and drop shadows in the menu elements, as well as the gradient fill behind the main gallery in the second screen capture. As these effects are not supported by Internet Explorer as of the time of this message, the main page is the only mainspace where they are used at this time, and very subtly so as to minimize the difference between browsers. These effects, although powerful, can result in a tacky appearance if overused and do not have much practical application outside of the main page as they break up the consistent look of the wiki, and their use should be highly specific and minimized.

These effects make use of the templates:
 * Template:Box-shadow
 * Template:Border-radius
 * Template:Gradient



Changtau2005 15:02, March 29, 2011 (UTC)

Quotation box appearance
Fixed ugly borders for IE but IE8 still has square borders and both IE8 and IE9 still has white boxes (because the gradient starts off from white). No text shadows on the quotation marks in either case. Changtau2005 22:39, April 1, 2011 (UTC)

Involuntary image flooding. Prevention?
Every time the changes are saved, the pictures from all the transcluded templates are put onto the recent changes list even though they are not changed, which can number quite a few (close to 100). Is there a way to prevent this from happening besides removing the images themselves in the first place?

Changtau2005 03:31, April 4, 2011 (UTC)

Add information about talk pages please
i know how to create a topic (or i wouldnt be writing this) but how do you add to a topic? if its the edit button, yes i can see the edit button, but im not sure if it is. can someone add info on us ing the talk pages or AT LEAST TELL ME HOW TO ADD TO A TOPIC! -puff

Untitled
Excuse me, but how do you become an admin? I really want to know. Thanks! Jirachi8 03:24, September 29, 2011 (UTC)


 * Kirby_Wiki:Requests_for_adminship You need to nominate yourself. Understanding and responsible use of all available sys-op privileges, managing fellow editors and edits, being able to work with the rest of the admin and editing team, and most of all having a steady commitment to the wiki is very important. All that comes from editing here for a long time and understanding how things are run on the wiki. Having made many high-quality contributions will help in building up your notoriety - i.e. more people know about your value as an editor.


 * Before nominating yourself, you'll need to know why you need those sys-op powers to do what you need to do. Why not just rollback rights, etc. because being an administrator usually is a very large responsibility. For bureaucrats to promote you to an administrator, you must demonstrate to them before your nomination that the trust and responsibility they are putting on your shoulders is well-placed.


 * In your case right now, if that's what you're working towards, find out about how the wiki is run and make good, regular contributions for an extended period of time (months to a year, if not longer) and build up an image as a responsible and dedicated editor.


 * I wish you all the best.   Changtau2005  ~ ~ ~ ~ ~  Ribbon agrees!  07:25, September 29, 2011 (UTC)

Deletion Template
You know what stinks? No one seems to respect the deletion template. Every time I put one on a page that needs destruction, the person who made the article removes it and complains about it. If only those people would just accept that the articles they made aren't very good! NerdyBoutKirby  That's what I am. Savvy?  20:19, September 29, 2011 (UTC)


 * This shouldn't be happening, but it happens. It doesn't matter who removes the template - it shouldn't be removed outright unless the template is being abused for vandalism purposes etc. However, it should be stated clearly why that article is being nominated, not simply because "I don't like it" etc. Try along the lines of "spam" or "no info" or "false info". Be specific, and put personal feelings out of this.


 * Articles have no ownership, but people tend to get attached to those that they create anyways - it's the same on Wikipedia. Every new edit is gone through at some point in the next few hours regardless, so we'll know if the deletion template or any other function has been invoked or reversed for correct or incorrect reasons at any point in time.


 * On Wikipedia, patrollers add the deletion template, and because they have millions of pages, administrators only have to go through those already tagged for deletion. On Kirby Wiki, administrators do the patrolling as well because we don't have tens of thousands of administrators + patrollers, and since admins have deletion powers, they can and do delete pages at their discretion according to general standard of quality, or if they decide the article is feasible, stub it, or tag it any other way.


 * If there's a difference in opinion about the nomination for deletion or in fact any nomination, it says on the template to talk about it on the talk page. Removing the template isn't going to help anybody in resolving the situation.   Changtau2005  ~ ~ ~ ~ ~  Ribbon agrees!  20:48, September 29, 2011 (UTC)

How to get Galaxia Sword in Kirby Quest?
How to get Galaxia Sword in Kirby Quest?


 * Beat stage 39 to get it and hit the perfect timing in stage 40 to use it. Changtau2005  Talk to meBlogsContributionsBlock me KirbyKSSUwalk.png  Poyo!  06:56, October 3, 2011 (UTC)

Dying Out?
There have been a lot of slow days here at Kirby Wiki. I used to find the entire day's work listed under wiki activity. Now I find stuff from the day and yesterday, because that day has little done. I'm sure KRtDL will draw some people back, but I feel like the wiki is dying... NerdyBoutKirby   That's what I am. Savvy?  20:22, October 4, 2011 (UTC)


 * Wiki activity fluctuates along with new game releases or new info. On the shorter time scale, generally weekends get 50% more page views according to Special:AdminDashboard - about 30-35k compared to 15-20k on weekdays. Now of course, we'd be lucky to get more than 30 productive edits in a typical day - don't count non-mainspace edits in Mediawiki / templates / categories / images of course - so less than 0.1% of viewers are contributors in that sense.


 * I don't think it's that this wiki is "dying out". Kirby has never had a following as large as say, Zelda or Mario, and the reading audience tends to be a bit younger. I forgot my source, but I read from a reputable news source that Kirby games tend to be marketed towards younger audiences in Japan (certainly not exclusive to young audiences of course), and the older audiences in the US, so we have a demographic split right there, which may affect contributions in some way - overrepresenting, say, the dub of the anime rather than the original, because the Japanese original had a toddler target audience. Plus we're still waiting for the official site for KRtDL to go up fully, so the past few days are a bit slow. When low activity corresponds with a lull in info, then it's just normal phenomenon.


 * As for my own activity it's unlikely that I'll clock 1k edits in a few days like in April - June ever again unless I start running a bot for some reason simply because the work that's needed to be done is already done - the site skin, template overhauls etc. have all been finished or nearly finished. My job is making stuff look nice and consistent and making sure they work together, making sure the site has maximum compatibility and editing accessibility (very important) for as many people as possible, and minimizing maintenance overheads where I see opportunities to, generally - stuff that others don't have the expertise or time to do. Adding information... not my personal priority =) There's enough other things on this wiki for me to worry about already. Changtau2005  Talk to me</li>Blogs</li>Contributions</li>Block me</li></ul> KirbyKSSUwalk.png  Poyo!  00:01, October 5, 2011 (UTC)

You are right. I should keep that stuff in mind. At least we don't have many vandals this way. NerdyBoutKirby  That's what I am. Savvy?  01:21, October 5, 2011 (UTC)

Beta Stuff
hey, ive been randomly looking around some wikis (and finding some new ones) and several of them have articles on information on beta stuff about the games. (i only go on videogame wikis) i found it very interesting, so i typed "beta" into the searchbox, and nothing like that came up. i was wondering if this wiki could possibly get some articles on that. if we should, i'll help as best i can! :) :) :) :) -puff


 * You didn't mention where you found those beta stuff and what other wikis. If you don't count Kirby's Rainbow Resort which is not a wiki, there's only a few English Kirby wikis, which is this Kirby Wiki, NIWA's Wikirby, KRR's Kirbypedia and the other one on Neoseeker which is locked down. The first four generally have good information, but we are, arguably, currently the most complete one. I know there's a couple of Nintendo wikis, but they're generally less specific about Kirby games. Post the URLs of your sources so the reliability of the information can be determined. Beta information tend to have conflicts and tend to be difficult to confirm independently. Changtau2005  Talk to me</li>Blogs</li>Contributions</li>Block me</li></ul> KirbyKSSUwalk.png  Poyo!  13:48, October 21, 2011 (UTC)

Untitled
Do we need 100 edits or more to chat?BlackieTheHedgehog 23:52, October 24, 2011 (UTC)BlackieTheHedgehog


 * No such limitation that I know of unless Wikia changed it. (where'd you get that info from?) It's just an optionally-enabled wiki feature extension which runs a public chatroom centrally-moderated by Wikia's bot-run Phalanx anti-spam system. Changtau2005  Talk to me</li>Blogs</li>Contributions</li>Block me</li></ul> KirbyKSSUwalk.png  Poyo!  00:03, October 25, 2011 (UTC)

There is a new Chrome logo, but it still displays the old logo. Could an admin please fix that?

THE BIGGEST KIRBY FAN 05:16, November 2, 2011 (UTC)

Mario
Mario has appeared in Super Smash Bros., Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Kirby Super Star, and Kirby Super Star Ultra, as a cameo or playable character. I know there have been several failed attempts at making him an article, but I really think he should have one. After all, R.O.B. and Samus have their own articles. NerdyBoutKirby  That's what I am. Savvy?  20:37, November 11, 2011 (UTC)