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'''Featured articles''' exemplify some of the best written and most informational articles on Team Fortress Wiki. Featured articles must adhere to the featured article criteria below.
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'''Featured articles''' exemplify some of the best-written and most informational articles on Team Fortress Wiki. Featured articles must adhere to the featured article criteria below.
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Featured articles are determined and rotated by the [[Help:Group rights|staff]].
  
 
== Criteria ==
 
== Criteria ==
 
# A featured article is&mdash;
 
# A featured article is&mdash;
 
#* '''informative''': it should contain both helpful and useful information;
 
#* '''informative''': it should contain both helpful and useful information;
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#* '''comprehensive''': it should be complete, without omission of major facts or details; and
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#* '''comprehensive''': it should be complete, without omission of major facts or details;
 
#* '''accurate''': it should be factually accurate, and sourced where appropriate.
 
#* '''accurate''': it should be factually accurate, and sourced where appropriate.
 
# It should also be&mdash;
 
# It should also be&mdash;
 
#* '''well-written''': the prose of the article is engaging, and of a professional standard;
 
#* '''well-written''': the prose of the article is engaging, and of a professional standard;
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#* '''properly styled''': the article should follow all conventions in the [[Help:Style guide|style guide]];
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#* '''properly styled''': the article should follow all conventions in the [[Help:Style guide|Style guide]];
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#* '''stable''': the article should not be currently undergoing any major revisions or edit wars; and
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#* '''stable''': the article should not be currently undergoing any major revisions or edit wars;
 
#* of appropriate '''length''': the article should stay focused on the main topic without going into unnecessary detail.
 
#* of appropriate '''length''': the article should stay focused on the main topic without going into unnecessary detail.
 
# Its use of media should be&mdash;
 
# Its use of media should be&mdash;
 
#* '''referential''': images should be used as a source of reference;
 
#* '''referential''': images should be used as a source of reference;
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#* '''to clarify''': images should be used to help illustrate a point; and
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#* '''to clarify''': images should be used to help illustrate a point;
 
#* '''informational''': images should be used to display additional information.
 
#* '''informational''': images should be used to display additional information.
 
#* Media used on a featured article must be '''appropriately licensed''' and include source information on the file description page.
 
#* Media used on a featured article must be '''appropriately licensed''' and include source information on the file description page.
 
# A featured article must also be&mdash;
 
# A featured article must also be&mdash;
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#* '''well-connected''': by&mdash;
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#* '''well-connected''':
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#** linking to all relevant articles; and
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#** by linking to all relevant articles;
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#** linking to reliable outside sources where appropriate.
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#** by linking to reliable outside sources where appropriate.
  
 
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* [[Administrator]]
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* [[2Fort]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/2Fort|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Ambushing]]
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* [[Administrator]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Administrator|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Cloak]]
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* [[Ambushing]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Ambushing|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Crafting]]
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* [[BLU]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/BLU|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Dalokohs Bar]]
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* [[Backstab]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Backstab|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Dispenser]]
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* [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Bonk! Atomic Punch|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Dynamite pack]]
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* [[Buff Banner]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Buff Banner|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Engineer]]
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* [[Cloak]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Cloak|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Eyelander]]
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* [[Comics]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Comics|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Gang Garrison 2]]
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* [[ConTracker]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/ConTracker|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Gibs]]
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* [[Cosmetic items]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Cosmetic items|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Hadouken]]
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* [[Crafting]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Crafting|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Hats]]
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* [[Critical hits]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Critical hits|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Heavy]]
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* [[Dalokohs Bar]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Dalokohs Bar|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Jarate]]
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* [[Decorated]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Decorated|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Ludmila]]
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* [[Dispenser]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Dispenser|blurb]])</small>
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* [[RED]]
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* [[Duck Journal]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Duck Journal|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Saxton Hale]]
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* [[Dynamite Pack]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Dynamite Pack|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Sentry Gun]]
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* [[Engineer Update]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Engineer Update|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Sniper]]
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* [[Engineer]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Engineer|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Spy]]
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* [[Eyelander]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Eyelander|blurb]])</small>
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* [[First Annual Saxxy Awards]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/First Annual Saxxy Awards|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Gang Garrison 2]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Gang Garrison 2|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Gibs]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Gibs|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Gunslinger]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Gunslinger|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Hadouken]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Hadouken|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Haunted Hallowe'en Special]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Haunted Hallowe'en Special|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Heavy]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Heavy|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Hydro]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Hydro|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Item quality]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Item quality|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Jarate]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Jarate|blurb]])</small>
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* [[List of game modes]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/List of game modes|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Mann vs. Machine (update)]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Mann vs. Machine (update)|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Mechanics]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Mechanics|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Medic]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Medic|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Medieval Mode]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Medieval Mode|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Movies]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Movies|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Non-player characters]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Non-player characters|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Patches]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Patches|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Pyro]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Pyro|blurb]])</small>
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* [[RED]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/RED|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Sandvich]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Sandvich|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Saxton Hale]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Saxton Hale|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Sentry Gun]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Sentry Gun|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Sniper]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Sniper|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Soldier]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Soldier|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Spy]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Spy|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Taunts]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Taunts|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Team Fortress Classic]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Team Fortress Classic|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Teleporters]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Teleporters|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Wrangler]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Wrangler|blurb]])</small>
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* [[ÜberCharge]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/ÜberCharge|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Über Update]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Über Update|blurb]])</small>
 
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== Current featured articles (Classic) ==
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* [[Concussion Grenade (Classic)|Concussion Grenade]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticleClassic/article/Concussion Grenade|blurb]])</small>
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== Nomination procedure ==
 
== Nomination procedure ==
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# Ensure that the article meets the [[#Criteria|criteria]];
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# Ensure that the article meets the [[#Criteria|criteria]].
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# Add a new section to the [[#Current nominations|Current nominations]] section below, and include a link to the article and a statement from you about it; then
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# Add a new section to the [[#Current nominations|Current nominations]] section below, and include a link to the article and a statement from you about it.
 
# Add {{tl|Featured article candidate}} to the talk page of the article.
 
# Add {{tl|Featured article candidate}} to the talk page of the article.
  
 
Anyone is free to nominate any article they consider to meet the [[#Criteria|featured criteria]].
 
Anyone is free to nominate any article they consider to meet the [[#Criteria|featured criteria]].
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Closed nominations can be found in the archives or in [[Team Fortress Wiki:Featured articles/Closed nominations]].
 
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= Current nominations =
 
= Current nominations =
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== [[Mannpower]] ==
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The new mode in development. It has a lot of great information on the mode, powerups, and others. Plus, we really need to change the Featured Article. It's been stuck on "Mann vs Machine" for so long. --[[User:Dr. Scaphandre|Dr. Scaphandre]] ([[User talk:Dr. Scaphandre|talk]]) 17:08, 23 June 2015 (PDT)
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: {{c|update|On hold}}. Need [[Team_Fortress_Wiki_talk:Weapon_Demonstration#Mannpower_powerups|demo videos]]. — [[User:Tark|<span style="font-weight:bold;color: #5BC236">Tark</span>]] 13:00, 11 February 2022 (UTC)
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== [[Scout]] ==
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I think that it's time Scout was added to the featured articles rotation. Probably not a very contentious suggestion overall, but I'm just going to outline everything quickly so that we're properly following the guidelines here. I'd also be curious to see if there's anything in particular others wanted to pinpoint, before it is potentially accepted into the rotation.
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Will outline some similar info to the most recent nomination (made for Pyro), since it's largely relevant here as well. Obviously the nine classes of TF2 are hugely important articles to this wiki, and should be some of our most forward-facing pages when users land on the Main page. There are only two classes not currently in the featured rotation - Scout and Demoman. With regards to the featured pages for other classes:
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* The Scout article follows the same format and contains all the comprehensive information one would expect.
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* It's well written, properly styled and very much a stable page.
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* It has all the expected referential and informational media, which has been used in an appropriate manner.
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* And finally, it's well-linked to various categories and pages around the wiki.
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Let me know if there's anything within the article that could potentially be cleaned up or expanded, I'd be more than happy to add to the improvement effort if needed. [[User:Epsilonal|Epsilonal]] ([[User talk:Epsilonal|talk]]) 07:47, 24 October 2022 (UTC)
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:I believe the last nomination for Scout was in 2014 (which I found [[Team_Fortress_Wiki:Featured_articles/Archive_5#Scout|here]] in Archive 5. Don't know if it just flew under the radar, but I did see that the '''Featured article candidate''' template remains on its talk page. Not sure how long it has been there for, so I figured a discussion would be useful here. [[User:Epsilonal|Epsilonal]] ([[User talk:Epsilonal|talk]]) 07:51, 24 October 2022 (UTC)
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:{{Pro}} It is time for the Scout to give him his time to shine. Moreover, indeed, the article is well written and comprehensible. [[User:Yossef|<font color="DB9C1F">Yossef</font>]] • [[User talk:Yossef|<font color="DB9C1F">Talk</font>]] 17:15, 5 November 2022 (UTC)
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:{{Pro}} [[User:GrampaSwood|Gramps]] also supports this. [[User:Yossef|<font color="DB9C1F">Yossef</font>]] • [[User talk:Yossef|<font color="DB9C1F">Talk</font>]] 18:11, 5 November 2022 (UTC)
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:{{Pro}} Yes! [[User:Tiagoquix|Tiagoquix]] ([[User talk:Tiagoquix|talk]]) 16:47, 4 February 2023 (UTC)
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:{{Pro}} Mandatory Yes.--[[File:Leaderboard class allclass.png|15px|link=]] [[User:Akolyth|<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Trebuchet MS">'''Akolyth'''</span>]] ([[User_talk:Akolyth|talk]]) 22:14, 20 October 2023 (UTC)
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: {{c|update|On hold}}. Please update the "Related merchandise" section. — [[User:Tark|<span style="font-weight:bold;color: #5BC236">Tark</span>]] 03:01, 11 September 2024 (UTC)
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== [[Demoman]] ==
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Nominating this page separately to Scout just in case opinions differ, but will largely be following the same line of reasoning.
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Demoman is probably also overdue to be added to the featured articles rotation. Probably not a very contentious suggestion overall, but I'm just going to outline everything quickly so that we're properly following the guidelines here. I'd also be curious to see if there's anything in particular others wanted to pinpoint, before it is potentially accepted into the rotation.
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Will outline some similar info to the most recent nomination (made for Pyro), since it's largely relevant here as well. Obviously the nine classes of TF2 are hugely important articles to this wiki, and should be some of our most forward-facing pages when users land on the Main page. There are only two classes not currently in the featured rotation - Scout and Demoman. With regards to the featured pages for other classes:
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* The Demoman article follows the same format and contains all the comprehensive information one would expect.
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* It's well written, properly styled and very much a stable page.
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* It has all the expected referential and informational media, which has been used in an appropriate manner.
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* And finally, it's well-linked to various categories and pages around the wiki.
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There does exist a prior '''Featured article candidate''' template on the talk page. Was not able to determine how long ago this was added, but judging by the archives I'd say it's probably due for a discussion as well. Let me know if there's anything within the article that could potentially be cleaned up or expanded, I'd be more than happy to add to the improvement effort if needed. [[User:Epsilonal|Epsilonal]] ([[User talk:Epsilonal|talk]]) 07:57, 24 October 2022 (UTC)
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:{{c|support}} I agree, after reading the article, I couldn't find any flaws in it. It is well written and structured. I believe that this article deserves being featured in the front page. [[User:Yossef|<font color="DB9C1F">Yossef</font>]] • [[User talk:Yossef|<font color="DB9C1F">Talk</font>]] 14:37, 2 November 2022 (UTC)
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:{{c|support}} Good page.<br>[[User:GrampaSwood|<font color="DB9C1F">GrampaSwood</font>]] ([[User talk:GrampaSwood|<font color="DB9C1F">talk</font>]]) 14:49, 2 November 2022 (UTC)
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:{{c|support}} Veri gudi. [[User:Tiagoquix|Tiagoquix]] ([[User talk:Tiagoquix|talk]]) 16:46, 4 February 2023 (UTC)
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:{{c|Support}} I would feel guilty to vote otherwise, given I'm surprised this wasn't featured long ago.--[[File:Leaderboard class allclass.png|15px|link=]] [[User:Akolyth|<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Trebuchet MS">'''Akolyth'''</span>]] ([[User_talk:Akolyth|talk]]) 22:09, 20 October 2023 (UTC)
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: {{c|update|On hold}}. Same as Scout. — [[User:Tark|<span style="font-weight:bold;color: #5BC236">Tark</span>]] 03:01, 11 September 2024 (UTC)
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== [[Eureka Effect]] ==
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The Eureka Effect is a very interesting weapon for the Engineer with a very useful caracteristic: the ability to teleport either to your base or your exit teleporter. Modifing, at least a little bit, the playstyle of the Engi and given the player more mobility and different ways to play with.
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My reasons to nominate this article are the following:
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* Gives players useful information about the weapon
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* Introduce the weapon to newer players
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With nothing more to say, I would like to see this article featured on the front page since is a very well written article and the weapons itself is cool and interesting to use, even tho I don't play Engineer that much. <small>— ''The preceding unsigned comment was added by'' '''[[User:BIOS|BIOS]]''' ([[User talk:BIOS|talk]]) • ([[Special:Contributions/BIOS|contribs]]) 21:56 CEST, 30 November 2023</small>
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: {{c|update|On hold}}. Finish the {{tlx|needimage}} request. — [[User:Tark|<span style="font-weight:bold;color: #5BC236">Tark</span>]] 03:01, 11 September 2024 (UTC)
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== [[Bumper Cars]] ==
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I'd like to make the case that Bumper Cars should be a Featured Article after {{diff|3805312|the overhaul}} from [[User:Kibblekip|Kibblekip]]. This turned from a very small page to a much bigger and well-written article that covers its functionality extensively, as well as covering minor things like the HUD, achievements, the associated spells, and a fun quote. The fun quote is not necessarily relevant, I just like Merasmus a lot. I believe this page, although small, should become a featured article.
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Unfortunately, I can't put {{tl|Featured article candidate}} on it due to the glorious Flow talk page system we all love so much.<br>[[File:BLU Wiki Cap.png|20px|link=List of Wiki Cap owners]] {{!}} [[Help:Group rights|<span style="color:green;font-family:TF2 Build;">s</span>]] {{!}} [[User:GrampaSwood|<font color="DB9C1F">GrampaSwood</font>]] [[File:PraisetheSun.png|20px|alt=Praise the Sun!]] ([[User talk:GrampaSwood|<font color="DB9C1F">talk</font>]]) ([[Special:Contributions/GrampaSwood|<font color="DB9C1F">contribs</font>]]) 14:37, 10 September 2024 (UTC)
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: {{c|support}} I agree, add those bumper cars on there! <br>[[User:Cheddar|<font color="#193940">'''Cheddar'''</font>]] • [[User talk:Cheddar|<font color="#193940">'''Talk'''</font>]] • [[Special:Contributions/Cheddar|<font color="#193940">'''Contribs'''</font>]] 14:39, 10 September 2024 (UTC)
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: {{c|oppose}} The Bumper Cars page sorta just feels like [[Magic Spells]] but covers less information. I'd rather feature Magic Spells than Bumper Cars. That's just my opinion though. [[User:Mediarch|{{font color|ec5c69|'''Mediarch'''}}]] [[File:User Mediarch PFP.png|25px]][[User:Mediarch|{{font color|ff66cc| ♥ }}]][[User talk:Mediarch|{{font color|ec5c69|'''Talk'''}}]][[User:Mediarch|{{font color|ff66cc| ♥ }}]][[Special:Contributions/Mediarch|{{font color|ec5c69|'''My Edits'''}}]] 19:02, 10 September 2024 (UTC)
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: {{c|neutral}} It feels somewhat awkward of me to comment on given I did a lot of the overhaul, especially given I don't have much of value to add anyway, but I wouldn't necessarily be opposed to it being featured. I'm in agreement though that it may be better to feature the Magic spells page instead (or as well as) due to the shared information between them.<br>[[User:Kibblekip|<font color="7D4071">Kibblekip</font>]] <sup>[[User Talk:Kibblekip|<font color="803020"><b>T</b></font>]] | [[Special:Contributions/Kibblekip|<font color="256D8D"><b>C</b></font>]]</sup> 00:44, 11 September 2024 (UTC)
  
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: {{c|update|On hold}}. While the page is surely in a better state, I wouldn't say it's ''outstanding'' (half the page is shared with the [[Magic Spells]] article). It could use some images of the classes, maybe even a 3D view or video showcasing the controllers/movement/spells. — [[User:Tark|<span style="font-weight:bold;color: #5BC236">Tark</span>]] 03:01, 11 September 2024 (UTC)
  
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I nominate the page [[Backstab]], as it shows the proper [[Featured article criteria]] and contains information that any person that uses the Spy class should really tune into.
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:: I'd be in support of adding Bumper Cars to the [[Team Fortress Wiki talk:Weapon Demonstration|video demonstration project]] page potentially, and create a demonstration video to show off the bumper cars and the mechanics/spells used by them? I'm unsure if the spells portion would conflict with the existing demonstration for the [[Spellbook Magazine]], but it seems that demonstration does not include bumper car spells anyway. As mentioned too, a 3D-view of the bumper cars would certainly be a nice-to-have as well (images with the classes would be good for showing the different body proportions).<br>[[User:Kibblekip|<font color="7D4071">Kibblekip</font>]] <sup>[[User Talk:Kibblekip|<font color="803020"><b>T</b></font>]] | [[Special:Contributions/Kibblekip|<font color="256D8D"><b>C</b></font>]]</sup> 03:47, 11 September 2024 (UTC)
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*'''Comment''': A bit more formatting is required. More pictures and examples may be useful. The Trivia and Related Achievements should be towards the bottom, as the backstab techniques can be considered more important --[[User:Firestorm|<font color="#FF6600"><tt><big><u>'''Firestorm'''</u></big></tt></font>]]&nbsp;{{mod}}&nbsp;[[File:User Firestorm Nuke Sig.jpg]] 18:05, 22 July 2010 (UTC)
 
  
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== [[BLU]] ==
  
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Informative with a lot of pictures and a good layout. Also explains a lot to any new players checking out this Wiki. --[[User:Firestorm|<font color="#FF6600"><tt><big><u>'''Firestorm'''</u></big></tt></font>]]&nbsp;{{mod}}&nbsp;[[File:User Firestorm Nuke Sig.jpg]] 20:06, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
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I Nominate This Article With Reasons Standing Are:
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*Correct Links
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*Proper Images
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[[File:User FenixChief Steam pic.png|25px]] [[User:FenixChief|FenixChief]] 15:35, 15 August 2012 (PDT)
  
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== [[User:Firestorm]] ==
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:{{c|Support|Hoog support}} How the BLU article didn't get into featured article? How pootis happen? Hoog support [[User:TheGuy299|TheGuy299]] 04:05, 24 December 2012 (PST)
  
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A very well-formatted page with a very comprehensive and detailed description of the subject. The page is colorful with plenty of pictures. The subject may be prone to lapses of extreme egotism, but otherwise is a stalwart example of a person. -- [[User:Firestorm|A user that isn't Firestorm]] 23:23, 24 August 2010 (UTC)
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: {{c|Support}} Given that a [[Talk:BLU#Requesting merge|merge proposal]] has been made regarding the RED and BLU articles, I think it appropriate to revisit the FA status of RED and BLU. The argument for merge is that the articles are redundant. A counter-argument is that that very redundancy is fundamental to the themes of the articles. If the two articles are intentionally so similar, and if the decision falls against the merge, then BLU should have at least a brief, if long overdue, stint as featured article if only to complete the intended symmetry. [[User:Mikado282|Mikado282]] ([[User talk:Mikado282|talk]]) 14:20, 24 June 2017 (PDT)
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:That article sucks. It's the worst article of this wiki. I'm deleting it right now. -- [[User:OluapPlayer|<font color="red">'''OluapPlayer'''</font>]] <sub>([[User_talk:OluapPlayer|t]])</sub> {{adm}} [[File:User OluapPlayer Sig.png|Howdy, pardner!]] 23:39, 24 August 2010 (UTC)
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:: The merge discussion is closed. The result of the discussion was "do not merge". [[User:Mikado282|<span style="font-family: Impact">'''MIKADO282'''</span><span style="font-family: Arial">''' oOOOOo oo oo  '''</span>]] 15:19, 21 April 2018 (UTC)
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::{{C|Support}} [[User:Picard|Picard Incognito]] 23:49, 24 August 2010 (UTC)
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:::  {{c|Support}} So, there is just as much reason for BLU to be a Featured Article as there ever was for RED. [[User:Mikado282|<span style="font-family: Impact"><font color="70B04A">'''M I K A D O 282'''</font></span><span style="font-family: Arial "><font color="70B04A">''' oOOOOo oo oo  '''</font></span>]] ([[User_talk:Mikado282|'''''talk''''']]) ([[User:Mikado282/Help Wanted!|'''''Help Wanted!''''']]) 03:49, 26 January 2019 (UTC)
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:: Please provide feedback, that the page may be made better to live up to your strict standards --[[User:Firestorm|<font color="#FF6600"><tt><big><u>'''Firestorm'''</u></big></tt></font>]] {{mod}} 23:41, 24 August 2010 (UTC)
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:::: {{c|Support}} RED was, BLU should be too. [[User:Calcium fiend|Calcium fiend]] ([[User talk:Calcium fiend|talk]]) 17:11, 9 April 2021 (UTC)
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::: {{C|Support|Stalwart Support}} Page has been updated, it is now better than before, something that was previously thought impossible --[[User:Firestorm|<font color="#FF6600"><tt><big><u>'''Firestorm'''</u></big></tt></font>]] {{mod}} 22:30, 26 August 2010 (UTC)
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::::: {{c|Support}} If Reds have the featured article why can't the Blu boys have one too? [[User:Lolimsogreat21|Lolimsogreat21]] ([[User talk:Lolimsogreat21|talk]]) 20:49, 9 April 2021 (UTC)Lolimsogreat21
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:::: {{C|Support}} It's an impressive example of a unique, well-made User page. It is informative, but still entertaining. It is long, but still interesting. It is orange, but still easy on the eyes. Also, supporting this is a good excuse for me to throw up my new signature again, which I really do love a little too much. -- [[Image:User Alex2539 Sig.png|link=User:Alex2539]] -- 06:24, 18 October 2010 (UTC)
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:::::: {{con}} Why don't we just have both? [[Team]]. - [[User:Danimations|Danimations]] ([[User talk:Danimations|talk]]) 20:11, 9 April 2021 (UTC)
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: {{c|support}} Because '''--MESSAGE REDACTED--''' ~ <code>[[User:Lhavelund|<font color=red><span style="font-size: 1.2em;">'''lhavelund'''</span></font>]]</code> <sup>([[User_talk:lhavelund|talk]] ▪ [[Special:Contributions/lhavelund|contrib]])</sup> 06:25, 18 October 2010 (UTC)
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{{outdent|6}} {{c|Support}} it's about time we had a new featured article, and this one is exactly as good as [[RED]]. <s>I know I just suggested [[Pyro]], but that was before I noticed that this was actually a reasonably recent discussion.</s> [[User:Kestrelguy|Kestrelguy]] ([[User talk:Kestrelguy|talk]]) 19:56, 19 August 2021 (UTC)
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: {{c|Support}} Definitely agree. I've made some progress on making the RED and BLU pages more consistent with one another (and will continue to do so). If the RED page is Featured Article material, then it follows that the BLU one should be too, since they're basically identical. It also makes a lot of sense, since RED and BLU are some of the most fundamental hallmarks of TF2 - they should both be featured equally, especially since the game favours neither side. [[User:Epsilonal|Epsilonal]] ([[User talk:Epsilonal|talk]]) 14:51, 2 November 2022 (UTC)
  
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== [[Buff Banner]] ==
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: {{c|Support}} Pootis! Pootis see this good. Pootis agree! Pootis! [[User:Tiagoquix|Tiagoquix]] ([[User talk:Tiagoquix|talk]]) 12:51, 5 November 2022 (UTC)
  
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Thorough and well-written with images and a video. -[[User:Shine|<font color="#666666">'''Shine'''</font>]]&nbsp;({{mod}}) 06:11, 26 August 2010 (UTC)
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: {{c|update|Approved}}. Please make a [[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/BLU|blurb]]. — [[User:Tark|<span style="font-weight:bold;color: #5BC236">Tark</span>]] 03:01, 11 September 2024 (UTC)
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:{{c|Support}} I rewrote some of it, and am not entirely happy with it, but what the hell. --[[User:Focusknock|Focusknock]] 16:20, 16 September 2010 (UTC)
 
  
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== Introduction ==
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== [[Beaten and Bruised]] ==
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Though this class can be fairly unpopular because of its general weakness and its hardness to use, it is one of the most important classes in a competitive match, using speed to flank the enemies and hit and run tactics to cause havoc behind enemy lines. 
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This article will give scouts a basic run down on their role in a competitive match and some handy tips on how to be effective.
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[[File:images.jpg]]
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No, but seriously, this article is very well written, contains a lot of details about each class, and a bunch of images. Considering it is new, it's a very good article. [[User:Tiagoquix|Tiagoquix]] ([[User talk:Tiagoquix|talk]]) 12:49, 5 November 2022 (UTC)
  
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== My scout partner just gets in the way... ==
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:{{c|oppose|Oppose}} I definitely agree that it's surprisingly detailed for a new article - however I personally don't think it's really 'featured article' material. To me, it's just a standard cosmetic page that has a ''lot'' of styles for every class available. Beyond the extensive descriptions, I don't see much that stands out to make it especially well linked, informative or referential compared to similarly complete cosmetic pages from the update such as the [[More Gun Marshal]] or the [[Cabinet Mann]]. I did notice that the images need to be redone according to the article itself, so I don't think it's really ready yet regardless. [[User:Epsilonal|Epsilonal]] ([[User talk:Epsilonal|talk]]) 00:13, 13 December 2022 (UTC)
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Truth is your partner is very, very helpful, Don't just see him as a "kill stealer" but as a important asset. You and the other scout, when combined together, can be a deadly force. A "meat shot" can do 100+ damage, thats a soldier down in 1 shot from each of you. But though the other scout is important, you two run the risk of clashing, thus you have to figure out how you will work together, whether is be as a team or a pocket and roaming scout, you must work this out prior a scrim to ensure your deadliness.
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:{{c|oppose|Oppose}} As said, it's well-done for a random cosmetic certainly, but not exactly front-page material. It's not oozing with interesting info that shows off what the wiki can do.--[[File:Leaderboard class allclass.png|15px|link=]] [[User:Akolyth|<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Trebuchet MS">'''Akolyth'''</span>]] ([[User_talk:Akolyth|talk]]) 22:06, 20 October 2023 (UTC)
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Generally the scouts go together, this strategy gives an advantage in duels and against high risk targets like soldiers. Roaming and pocket scouts can be effective, because enemy scouts will be trying to kill your medic.
 
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However i will be focusing on scouts staying together. Well firstly, you obviously don't want to be right up your partners rear, so you should keep a safe distance away from each other where either one of you could easily support the other. Secondly, don't be afraid of stealing the other scouts kills, just get the job done. A battle is never fully decided until its over, so just go by this rule: Two scouts are better than one.
 
  
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Those are the mains tips you will need, the rest you and your partner have to work out.
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: {{c|x|Rejected}}. Quite the standard page for cosmetics (and that infobox is a sore to the eyes). — [[User:Tark|<span style="font-weight:bold;color: #5BC236">Tark</span>]] 03:01, 11 September 2024 (UTC)
  
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== Role ==
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== [[Hightower]] ==
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The scouts main objective is straight forward, eliminate key targets and cause havoc behind enemy lines. However, though thats a rough outline a scouts job can be a huge range of things, as i've said there could be a pocket scout who will protect the medic and a roaming who will run around using hit and run tactics.
 
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The demoman and Medic can be interchangeable as can be the roaming soldier and pocket. However, use your brain if their medic and demo are supported well be the soldiers and there is no clear way to get to them with little damage taken, DONT BOTHER! don't rambo and try and take down a whole team, this will only result in death. Use your speed to your advantages and chip away at their health until you soldiers can hopefully separate them a bit.
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Hightower is one of the most popular maps and may be the most popular [[Payload Race]] map. I say we nominate it, because we already have [[2fort]].
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'''Roaming''': The reason Roaming is above pocket is that the roaming will generally have lower health or the normal 200 and is usually found away from the medic making him a easy target if your smart. The roaming soldier will generally act as more of a scout and can easily be flanked and taken out aslong as you have the advantage there.
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: {{c|neutral}} Hightower is quite popular, certainly the most popular PLR map, but I do not think that qualifies it for a featured article simply because it's popular.<br>[[File:BLU Wiki Cap.png|20px|link=List of Wiki Cap owners]] {{!}} [[Help:Group rights|<span style="color:green;font-family:TF2 Build;">s</span>]] {{!}} [[User:GrampaSwood|<font color="DB9C1F">GrampaSwood</font>]] [[File:PraisetheSun.png|20px|alt=Praise the Sun!]] ([[User talk:GrampaSwood|<font color="DB9C1F">talk</font>]]) ([[Special:Contributions/GrampaSwood|<font color="DB9C1F">contribs</font>]]) 14:41, 10 September 2024 (UTC)
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'''Pocket''': Yes the pocket is next to the medic but even if the medic is dead he will most likely still be over healed to about 300 and will be very hard to kill, when the medic is dead...run.
 
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'''The demo''': The demo is generally fairly easy to take out depending on how well his team supports him, just make sure you have the advantage and watch out for sticky traps, try and get behind him if possible.
 
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'''Medic''': The medic can be a tricky class to kill, try and get behind him and get as close as possible and try and get him with 2 or 3 shots if the soldiers see you, run, you can try and dodge and finish the medic but that is a "high risk high reward situation" though can be just what your team needs to over power the enemy.
 
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'''Scouts''': as i said in my earlier article, dueling scouts comes down to aim. This is where your team mate comes in, if you and your team mate engage a scout the chances are you will win with plenty of health to spare. Don't worry about being cheap, the goal is to win.
 
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TIP: if your health is low and the enemy scout is in equal standing with you but has more health, run around a corner, turn around and charge him. He will not be ready for your aggressive attack and with him coming close to you and you to him your damage will be high.
 
  
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: {{c|x|rejected}}. A map being popular is irrelevant. [[2Fort]] is featured not just because it's iconic, but because it's a well-written article (err excluding the "helpful overview" section, which is... definitely a mess). — [[User:Tark|<span style="font-weight:bold;color: #5BC236">Tark</span>]] 03:01, 11 September 2024 (UTC)  
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2. Don't run in and go for kills, chip away at the enemies health. Its a scrim, so its not about your score.
 
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3. Ninja capping can be a very effective way of ending the round quickly. This is where as your team is capping you wait at the next point and start capping as soon as your team is done. Beware this can be very dangerous and is sometimes too risky.
 
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5. Always have fun, take a lose as a lesson learnt and work to improve. You will get there
 

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Featured articles

Featured articles exemplify some of the best-written and most informational articles on Team Fortress Wiki. Featured articles must adhere to the featured article criteria below.

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To nominate an article:

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Anyone is free to nominate any article they consider to meet the featured criteria.

Closed nominations can be found in the archives or in Team Fortress Wiki:Featured articles/Closed nominations.

Current nominations

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Archive 1  –  Archive 2  –  Archive 3  –  Archive 4  –  Archive 5  –  Archive 6
Click here to nominate a new article

Mannpower

The new mode in development. It has a lot of great information on the mode, powerups, and others. Plus, we really need to change the Featured Article. It's been stuck on "Mann vs Machine" for so long. --Dr. Scaphandre (talk) 17:08, 23 June 2015 (PDT)

Pictogram info.png On hold. Need demo videos. — Tark 13:00, 11 February 2022 (UTC)

Scout

I think that it's time Scout was added to the featured articles rotation. Probably not a very contentious suggestion overall, but I'm just going to outline everything quickly so that we're properly following the guidelines here. I'd also be curious to see if there's anything in particular others wanted to pinpoint, before it is potentially accepted into the rotation.

Will outline some similar info to the most recent nomination (made for Pyro), since it's largely relevant here as well. Obviously the nine classes of TF2 are hugely important articles to this wiki, and should be some of our most forward-facing pages when users land on the Main page. There are only two classes not currently in the featured rotation - Scout and Demoman. With regards to the featured pages for other classes:

  • The Scout article follows the same format and contains all the comprehensive information one would expect.
  • It's well written, properly styled and very much a stable page.
  • It has all the expected referential and informational media, which has been used in an appropriate manner.
  • And finally, it's well-linked to various categories and pages around the wiki.

Let me know if there's anything within the article that could potentially be cleaned up or expanded, I'd be more than happy to add to the improvement effort if needed. Epsilonal (talk) 07:47, 24 October 2022 (UTC)

I believe the last nomination for Scout was in 2014 (which I found here in Archive 5. Don't know if it just flew under the radar, but I did see that the Featured article candidate template remains on its talk page. Not sure how long it has been there for, so I figured a discussion would be useful here. Epsilonal (talk) 07:51, 24 October 2022 (UTC)
Pictogram plus.png  It is time for the Scout to give him his time to shine. Moreover, indeed, the article is well written and comprehensible. Yossef • Talk 17:15, 5 November 2022 (UTC)
Pictogram plus.png  Gramps also supports this. Yossef • Talk 18:11, 5 November 2022 (UTC)
Pictogram plus.png  Yes! Tiagoquix (talk) 16:47, 4 February 2023 (UTC)
Pictogram plus.png  Mandatory Yes.--Leaderboard class allclass.png Akolyth (talk) 22:14, 20 October 2023 (UTC)
Pictogram info.png On hold. Please update the "Related merchandise" section. — Tark 03:01, 11 September 2024 (UTC)

Demoman

Nominating this page separately to Scout just in case opinions differ, but will largely be following the same line of reasoning.

Demoman is probably also overdue to be added to the featured articles rotation. Probably not a very contentious suggestion overall, but I'm just going to outline everything quickly so that we're properly following the guidelines here. I'd also be curious to see if there's anything in particular others wanted to pinpoint, before it is potentially accepted into the rotation.

Will outline some similar info to the most recent nomination (made for Pyro), since it's largely relevant here as well. Obviously the nine classes of TF2 are hugely important articles to this wiki, and should be some of our most forward-facing pages when users land on the Main page. There are only two classes not currently in the featured rotation - Scout and Demoman. With regards to the featured pages for other classes:

  • The Demoman article follows the same format and contains all the comprehensive information one would expect.
  • It's well written, properly styled and very much a stable page.
  • It has all the expected referential and informational media, which has been used in an appropriate manner.
  • And finally, it's well-linked to various categories and pages around the wiki.

There does exist a prior Featured article candidate template on the talk page. Was not able to determine how long ago this was added, but judging by the archives I'd say it's probably due for a discussion as well. Let me know if there's anything within the article that could potentially be cleaned up or expanded, I'd be more than happy to add to the improvement effort if needed. Epsilonal (talk) 07:57, 24 October 2022 (UTC)

Pictogram plus.png Support I agree, after reading the article, I couldn't find any flaws in it. It is well written and structured. I believe that this article deserves being featured in the front page. Yossef • Talk 14:37, 2 November 2022 (UTC)
Pictogram plus.png Support Good page.
GrampaSwood (talk) 14:49, 2 November 2022 (UTC)
Pictogram plus.png Support Veri gudi. Tiagoquix (talk) 16:46, 4 February 2023 (UTC)
Pictogram plus.png Support I would feel guilty to vote otherwise, given I'm surprised this wasn't featured long ago.--Leaderboard class allclass.png Akolyth (talk) 22:09, 20 October 2023 (UTC)
Pictogram info.png On hold. Same as Scout. — Tark 03:01, 11 September 2024 (UTC)

Eureka Effect

The Eureka Effect is a very interesting weapon for the Engineer with a very useful caracteristic: the ability to teleport either to your base or your exit teleporter. Modifing, at least a little bit, the playstyle of the Engi and given the player more mobility and different ways to play with.

My reasons to nominate this article are the following:

  • The article is well written
  • Gives players useful information about the weapon
  • The media used is very informative and is properly made, as expected
  • Introduce the weapon to newer players

With nothing more to say, I would like to see this article featured on the front page since is a very well written article and the weapons itself is cool and interesting to use, even tho I don't play Engineer that much. — The preceding unsigned comment was added by BIOS (talk) • (contribs) 21:56 CEST, 30 November 2023

Pictogram info.png On hold. Finish the {{needimage}} request. — Tark 03:01, 11 September 2024 (UTC)

Bumper Cars

I'd like to make the case that Bumper Cars should be a Featured Article after the overhaul from Kibblekip. This turned from a very small page to a much bigger and well-written article that covers its functionality extensively, as well as covering minor things like the HUD, achievements, the associated spells, and a fun quote. The fun quote is not necessarily relevant, I just like Merasmus a lot. I believe this page, although small, should become a featured article.

Unfortunately, I can't put {{Featured article candidate}} on it due to the glorious Flow talk page system we all love so much.
BLU Wiki Cap.png | s | GrampaSwood Praise the Sun! (talk) (contribs) 14:37, 10 September 2024 (UTC)

Pictogram plus.png Support I agree, add those bumper cars on there!
Cheddar • Talk • Contribs 14:39, 10 September 2024 (UTC)
Pictogram minus.png Oppose The Bumper Cars page sorta just feels like Magic Spells but covers less information. I'd rather feature Magic Spells than Bumper Cars. That's just my opinion though. Mediarch User Mediarch PFP.png ♥ Talk ♥ My Edits 19:02, 10 September 2024 (UTC)
Pictogram neutral.png Neutral It feels somewhat awkward of me to comment on given I did a lot of the overhaul, especially given I don't have much of value to add anyway, but I wouldn't necessarily be opposed to it being featured. I'm in agreement though that it may be better to feature the Magic spells page instead (or as well as) due to the shared information between them.
Kibblekip T | C 00:44, 11 September 2024 (UTC)
Pictogram info.png On hold. While the page is surely in a better state, I wouldn't say it's outstanding (half the page is shared with the Magic Spells article). It could use some images of the classes, maybe even a 3D view or video showcasing the controllers/movement/spells. — Tark 03:01, 11 September 2024 (UTC)
I'd be in support of adding Bumper Cars to the video demonstration project page potentially, and create a demonstration video to show off the bumper cars and the mechanics/spells used by them? I'm unsure if the spells portion would conflict with the existing demonstration for the Spellbook Magazine, but it seems that demonstration does not include bumper car spells anyway. As mentioned too, a 3D-view of the bumper cars would certainly be a nice-to-have as well (images with the classes would be good for showing the different body proportions).
Kibblekip T | C 03:47, 11 September 2024 (UTC)

Closed nominations

The following discussion is preserved as an archive. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a new section.

BLU

I Nominate This Article With Reasons Standing Are:

  • Well Written
  • Very Informative To The TF2 Story line
  • Effective on Entire Game Play
  • Gives Insight to Entire Reasons For Game Play
  • Correct Links
  • Proper Images

User FenixChief Steam pic.png FenixChief 15:35, 15 August 2012 (PDT)

Pictogram plus.png Hoog support How the BLU article didn't get into featured article? How pootis happen? Hoog support TheGuy299 04:05, 24 December 2012 (PST)
Pictogram plus.png Support Given that a merge proposal has been made regarding the RED and BLU articles, I think it appropriate to revisit the FA status of RED and BLU. The argument for merge is that the articles are redundant. A counter-argument is that that very redundancy is fundamental to the themes of the articles. If the two articles are intentionally so similar, and if the decision falls against the merge, then BLU should have at least a brief, if long overdue, stint as featured article if only to complete the intended symmetry. Mikado282 (talk) 14:20, 24 June 2017 (PDT)
The merge discussion is closed. The result of the discussion was "do not merge". MIKADO282 oOOOOo oo oo 15:19, 21 April 2018 (UTC)
Pictogram plus.png Support So, there is just as much reason for BLU to be a Featured Article as there ever was for RED. M I K A D O 282 oOOOOo oo oo (talk) (Help Wanted!) 03:49, 26 January 2019 (UTC)
Pictogram plus.png Support RED was, BLU should be too. Calcium fiend (talk) 17:11, 9 April 2021 (UTC)
Pictogram plus.png Support If Reds have the featured article why can't the Blu boys have one too? Lolimsogreat21 (talk) 20:49, 9 April 2021 (UTC)Lolimsogreat21
Pictogram minus.png  Why don't we just have both? Team. - Danimations (talk) 20:11, 9 April 2021 (UTC)

┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ Pictogram plus.png Support it's about time we had a new featured article, and this one is exactly as good as RED. I know I just suggested Pyro, but that was before I noticed that this was actually a reasonably recent discussion. Kestrelguy (talk) 19:56, 19 August 2021 (UTC)

Pictogram plus.png Support Definitely agree. I've made some progress on making the RED and BLU pages more consistent with one another (and will continue to do so). If the RED page is Featured Article material, then it follows that the BLU one should be too, since they're basically identical. It also makes a lot of sense, since RED and BLU are some of the most fundamental hallmarks of TF2 - they should both be featured equally, especially since the game favours neither side. Epsilonal (talk) 14:51, 2 November 2022 (UTC)
Pictogram plus.png Support Pootis! Pootis see this good. Pootis agree! Pootis! Tiagoquix (talk) 12:51, 5 November 2022 (UTC)
Pictogram info.png Approved. Please make a blurb. — Tark 03:01, 11 September 2024 (UTC)

Beaten and Bruised

  • Very good
  • Much images
  • Text good
  • Much wow

No, but seriously, this article is very well written, contains a lot of details about each class, and a bunch of images. Considering it is new, it's a very good article. Tiagoquix (talk) 12:49, 5 November 2022 (UTC)

Pictogram minus.png Oppose I definitely agree that it's surprisingly detailed for a new article - however I personally don't think it's really 'featured article' material. To me, it's just a standard cosmetic page that has a lot of styles for every class available. Beyond the extensive descriptions, I don't see much that stands out to make it especially well linked, informative or referential compared to similarly complete cosmetic pages from the update such as the More Gun Marshal or the Cabinet Mann. I did notice that the images need to be redone according to the article itself, so I don't think it's really ready yet regardless. Epsilonal (talk) 00:13, 13 December 2022 (UTC)
Pictogram minus.png Oppose As said, it's well-done for a random cosmetic certainly, but not exactly front-page material. It's not oozing with interesting info that shows off what the wiki can do.--Leaderboard class allclass.png Akolyth (talk) 22:06, 20 October 2023 (UTC)
Pictogram cross.png Rejected. Quite the standard page for cosmetics (and that infobox is a sore to the eyes). — Tark 03:01, 11 September 2024 (UTC)

Hightower

Hightower is one of the most popular maps and may be the most popular Payload Race map. I say we nominate it, because we already have 2fort.

Slimyboi500 (talk) User Slimyboi500 Profile.jpg 02:49, 13 January 2024 (UTC)
Pictogram neutral.png Neutral Hightower is quite popular, certainly the most popular PLR map, but I do not think that qualifies it for a featured article simply because it's popular.
BLU Wiki Cap.png | s | GrampaSwood Praise the Sun! (talk) (contribs) 14:41, 10 September 2024 (UTC)
Pictogram cross.png Rejected. A map being popular is irrelevant. 2Fort is featured not just because it's iconic, but because it's a well-written article (err excluding the "helpful overview" section, which is... definitely a mess). — Tark 03:01, 11 September 2024 (UTC)
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