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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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To nominate an article&mdash;
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To nominate an article:
  
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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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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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== [[Backstab]] ==
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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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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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== [[Demoman]] ==
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:[[User:ANormalUsername|ANormalUsername]] 10:44, 15 July 2010 (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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**{{C|Support}}: I agree. I'll get to reorganizating the sections right away and see what photos I can add to the article. ----- [[User:Davtwan|Davtwan]] 23:58, 24 October 2010 (UTC)
 
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**'''Comment''': I have finished the major revisions to the article. Add your comments and questions here or to the article's [[Talk:Backstab|Discussion page]].
 
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**{{C|Support}}: this is a great article for a great tactic in the game[[User:Ares5566|Ares5566]] 02:47, 8 November 2010 (UTC)
 
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**{{C|Support}}: I totally agree [[User:Octaytse|Octaytse]] 04:21, 11 November 2010 (UTC)
 
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**{{C|Oppose}}: I do not agree. I do not think an action, or type of kill should be featured. [[User:Renaman|Renaman]] 13:54, 20 November 2010 (UTC)
 
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***{{C|comment}}: Bit harsh? I would encourage people to improve the standards of all articles. With an FA about an action/type of kill people covering similar articles, for example [[Headshot]], will be able to use this one as a base. I think it would be un-wiki like if we didn't encourage editors to improve all articles to a FA standard by saying that certain article types are excluded from being FA as you suggest. --[[User:Leftism|Leftism]] 14:31, 24 November 2010 (UTC)
 
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**{{C|Support}}: Something every TF2 player encounters across from the very beginning. Article is fleshed out, includes a comprehensive description of backstabs as well as useful tactics. --[[User:Ten19|Ten19]] 09:19, 19 December 2010 (UTC)
 
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**{{C|Support}}: Considering how confusing, yet vitally important backstabs are, I say it should be featured. --[[User:Stevoisiak|Stevoisiak]] 19:19, 2 January 2011 (UTC)
 
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**{{C|Support}}: I agree. This would be a highly interesting thing to feature on the front page for users who visit the wiki for an informational basis. [[User:TechnetiumG|TechnetiumG]]
 
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**{{C|Support}}: I agree. Backstabbing is a hard thing to do, especially for newbies! [[User:Fragus|Fragus]]
 
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== [[Game Modes]] ==
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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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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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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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: {{C|Support}} It is indeed informative, and it would definitely help newer users to get used to the game modes, and help them understand how things are done and played. [[User:Renaman|Renaman]] 14:00, 20 November 2010 (UTC)
 
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: {{C|Support}} Sounds perfectly good for a featured article. [[User:Mortis|Mortis]] 17:53, 23 December 2010 (UTC)
 
  
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== [[User:Firestorm]] ==
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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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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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* The Demoman article follows the same format and contains all the comprehensive information one would expect.
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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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::{{C|Support}} [[User:Picard|Picard Incognito]] 23:49, 24 August 2010 (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|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}} 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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: {{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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: {{c|impulsive support}} I have no idea why. He sounds awesome though. +1 Jk. He has a large, intriguing, and enlightening anecdote about this particular user.
 
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: {{c|Oppose}} I believe that if you were to place a user page in the featured article box, newer users might become confused if they were to be imminently met with a user, rather than helpful information. [[User:Renaman|Renaman]] 13:58, 20 November 2010 (UTC)
 
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::Woosh [[User:Moussekateer|Moussekateer]] 14:49, 20 November 2010 (UTC)
 
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: {{c|Holy crap}} Is Firestorm some kind of special attack from the Pyro?! [[User:ButteredToast|ButteredToast]] 14:40, 24 November 2010 (UTC)
 
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::Ever heard of "jokes"? -- [[User:OluapPlayer|<font color="red">'''OluapPlayer'''</font>]] <sub>([[User_talk:OluapPlayer|t]])</sub> {{adm}} [[File:User OluapPlayer Sig.png|Howdy, pardner!]] 15:07, 24 November 2010 (UTC)
 
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:::Yes, what I said above was a joke; perhaps I should be asking you that question. [[User:ButteredToast|ButteredToast]] 12:59, 29 November 2010 (UTC)
 
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:::: Buttered, I think he was talking about Renaman's comment --[[File:User Firestorm Flame.png]] [[User:Firestorm|<span style="text-shadow:orange 0px 0px 3px;"><font color="#FF6600"><tt><big><u>'''Firestorm'''</u></big></tt></font>]] {{mod}}</span> 02:59, 8 December 2010 (UTC)
 
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: {{c|Support}} because Firestorm is holding a knife to my neck. -- [[User:Netshroud|<span style="color:rgb(78, 71, 63); font-family:'TF2 Build', sans-serif;">Netshroud</span>]] [[File:Killicon_backstab.png|22px|link=User:Netshroud]] <small>([[User_talk:Netshroud|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Netshroud|contribs]])</small> 09:46, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
 
  
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== [[Buff Banner]] ==
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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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* It has all the expected referential and informational media, which has been used in an appropriate manner.
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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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== Compression Blast ==
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* And finally, it's well-linked to various categories and pages around the wiki.
  
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I'd like to nominate the [[Compression Blast]] page; it follows all the criteria and is incredibly informative. [[User:Shaleblade|Shaleblade]] 21:12, 7 November 2010 (UTC)
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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|Oppose}} Whilst it is indeed informative, there seem to be a bit too many videos and the paragraphs are all clumped together, making it a very difficult read. It perhaps needs a bit more tweaking.--<span style="color:purple">'''''Focusknock'''''</span>  [[Help:Group rights|<span class="burbg">s</span>]] 20:06, 13 November 2010 (UTC)
 
  
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== [[Hydro]] ==
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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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i nominate tc_hydro a well written article explaining to the best of it's ability what this mode is about using video pictures and well organized sections on top of that the map's unique well thought out game mode needs to be recognized[[User:Ares5566|Ares5566]] 02:51, 8 November 2010 (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}} I also feel it is a substantial and well written articles. It has plenty of pictures and videos, and it is intricate without being hard to read.[[User:Kevschow|Kevschow]] 02:25, 8 December 2010 (UTC)(I'd swear i had the tildes. Sorry)
 
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: {{c|Support}} I've always liked the map, and it would be good to help users to find new things to try out. Also, to the user above, please mark your posts with four tildes before posting. [[User:Renaman|Renaman]] 14:02, 20 November 2010 (UTC)
 
  
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== [[Horseless Headless Horsemann's Headtaker]] ==
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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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An informative page demonstrating how articles should be written, contains pictures, A demonstration video, as well as interesting trivia. Images are relevant, even showing how the weapon looks when not wielded by a player. Has basic facts which are sweetened by uncommon knowledge. I nominate this page due to its excellent quality and easy to read format. [[User:Cidem|Cidem]] 06:18, 8 November 2010 (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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== Direct Hit ==
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== [[Eureka Effect]] ==
  
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I'd like to nominate the [[Direct Hit]] article. It's very informative, is well-written and has interesting and relevant trivia. [[User:Kane.malakos|Kane.malakos]] 20:27, 10 November 2010 (UTC)
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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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== [[hound dog]] ==
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My reasons to nominate this article are the following:
  
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i nominate the hound dog because of it being an awesome hat[[User:Iaindude|Iaindude]] 09:25, 11 November 2010 (UTC)
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* The article is well written
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* Gives players useful information about the weapon
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* The media used is very informative and is properly made, as expected
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* Introduce the weapon to newer players
  
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:{{c|Oppose}} Please give more information regarding why this article should be nominated. It looks like your normal Hat page. [[User:Kevschow|Kevschow]] 21:15, 14 November 2010 (UTC)
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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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== Hacking ==
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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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Well written, exteremly informative, and it will help new people to understand that sometimes a good player isn't always a hacker. [[User:Renaman|Renaman]] 13:57, 20 November 2010 (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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{{C|Oppose}}: 'I do not agree. I do not think an action should be a featured article' dirty hypocrit [[User:Strobe|Strobe]] 13:58, 20 November 2010 (UTC)
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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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:Do not downsize me on a featured article discussion or I will call an admin to remedy the situation. Also, it is spelled Hypocrite. [[User:Renaman|Renaman]] 14:34, 20 November 2010 (UTC)
 
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:{{c|oppose}}: I don't think its an appropriate article for featured article. Featured articles shouldn't be about the negatives of a game. Also Strobe please do not insult or attack other users. This is a discussion. [[User:Moussekateer|Moussekateer]] 14:46, 20 November 2010 (UTC)
 
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:{{c|oppose}}: I would say it needs more content before it should be approved. [[User:Scatmanjohn|Scatmanjohn]] 14:48, 20 November 2010 (UTC)
 
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:{{c|Support}}: Sounds good enough to be featured. [[User:Mortis|Mortis]] 06:01, 27 November 2010 (UTC)
 
  
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== Golden Wrench ==
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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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I'm nominating the Golden Wrench page due to how much the wrenches actually caused during and after their initial purpose. Drunken F00l's banning over them, the Golden Charity, the sheer impact it had on our backpacks.  These little things are more than just a reskin with a cool on-kill effect. They caused some of the most chaotic weeks in TF2 history.
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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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The controversy when we found out they had set times to get crafted after many crafted so much of their back packs.  25 wrenches equaling that day's information.  Our surprise whenever someone destroys one.  These things did so much more than just look pretty and make us wonder if they're made of Australium. That, I can respect. [[User:BraveTriforcer|BraveTriforcer]] 14:52, 9 December 2010 (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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== [http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Demoman Demoman] ==
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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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[[User:Brosidon|Brosidon]]  
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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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I nominated the Demoman page as a featured article.  It's probably time we give a special spot light to our favorite black, scottish, cyclops.  The page itself is very informative, relating back to the comic of the Demoman's class update and explaining his real name and history.  It contains, as most class pages do, the information card and several pictures to boot.  It also contains information on the plush sticky bomb promotional items that were released.  The article also contains the necessary and needed links for all the information garnered as well.  Hey, maybe some new comer will notice this as the featured article and stumble upon those plush sticky bombs, giving Valve a nice boost in money hmm?
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= Closed nominations =
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== [[BLU]] ==
  
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== Golden Charity ==
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I Nominate This Article With Reasons Standing Are:
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*Very Informative To The TF2 Story line
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*Effective on Entire Game Play
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*Gives Insight to Entire Reasons For Game Play
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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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I am nominating the following article for Featured Article.  Not only is the article for the event, ''Golden Charity'', well written, but it is also concise, on the point, and accurate with information.  At the same time, the article is using additional details quite sparingly.  The article features many trustworthy hyperlinks; in addition, a video recording the event is presented, and an illustration given by vaLVe is provided.  That is why I feel that this[http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Golden_Charity] article is a perfect candidate for Featured Article.  --[[User:SnakeSkull|SnakeSkull]] 04:59, 26 December 2010 (UTC)
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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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== Medic page ==
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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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:: 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}} 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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:::: {{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}} 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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:::::: {{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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{{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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I nominate the Medic page.
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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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http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Medic
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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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It meets all the criteria and is helpful for anyone new to the game, wanting to learn about the medic.
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== [[Beaten and Bruised]] ==
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* Very good<br>
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* Much images<br>
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* Text good<br>
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* Much '''wow'''
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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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== [[Walkway]] ==
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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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:{{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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I'd like to bring tr_walkway to the light. I think it would be a nice article to feature on the front page to users who are curious about TF2. It could use some more information, but it's a consideration. [[User:TechnetiumG|TechnetiumG]] 23:20, 7 January 2011 (UTC)
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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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:{{C|oppose}}: The article itself doesn't really offer any interesting information that deserves to be highlighted. This is probably because there really isn't a whole lot to Walkway, other than it being a community-made training map. I think that the official blog highlight was enough. --[[User:Ten19|Ten19]] 05:44, 10 January 2011 (UTC)
 
  
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== Headless Horseless Horseman ==
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== [[Hightower]] ==
  
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I nominate the HHH as it is informitive, interesting, and goes by the required set of rules for a featured article. <small>--''The preceding unsigned comment was added by'' [[User:Sandvich Heavinski|Sandvich Heavinski]] ([[User talk:Sandvich Heavinski|talk]]) • ([[Special:Contributions/Sandvich Heavinski|contribs]]) 23:32, 14 January 2011</small>
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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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: Probably not the best idea since it is quite cluttered and in need of a cleanup.--<span style="color:purple">'''''Focusknock'''''</span> 23:42, 14 January 2011 (UTC)
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----[[User:Slimyboi500|Slimyboi500]] ([[User talk:Slimyboi500|talk]]) [[File:User Slimyboi500 Profile.jpg|25px|link=User:Slimyboi500]] 02:49, 13 January 2024 (UTC)
  
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== Item Drop System for Featured Article ==
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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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I have picked the Item Drop System for appearing on the Featured Article list becuase it shows one of the ways you are able to obtains items and hats in Team Fortress 2.The article also includes information on any changes to the system done by Valve (e.x, The Drop System Change and the Double Drop Week.) --[[User:Coneill987|Coneill987]
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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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{{Discussion close|end}}

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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.

Featured articles are determined and rotated by the staff.

Criteria

  1. A featured article is—
    • informative: it should contain both helpful and useful information;
    • comprehensive: it should be complete, without omission of major facts or details;
    • accurate: it should be factually accurate, and sourced where appropriate.
  2. It should also be—
    • well-written: the prose of the article is engaging, and of a professional standard;
    • properly styled: the article should follow all conventions in the Style guide;
    • 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.
  3. Its use of media should be—
    • referential: images should be used as a source of reference;
    • to clarify: images should be used to help illustrate a point;
    • 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.
  4. A featured article must also be—
    • well-connected:
      • by linking to all relevant articles;
      • by linking to reliable outside sources where appropriate.

Current featured articles

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Current featured articles (Classic)

Nomination procedure

To nominate an article:

  1. Ensure that the article meets the criteria.
  2. Add a new section to the Current nominations section below, and include a link to the article and a statement from you about it.
  3. Add {{Featured article candidate}} to the talk page of the article.

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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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

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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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