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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 current featured article lead: [[User:Firestorm|Firestorm]]
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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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* [[2Fort]]
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* [[2Fort]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/2Fort|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Administrator]]
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* [[Administrator]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Administrator|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Ambushing]]
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* [[Ambushing]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Ambushing|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Backstab]]
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* [[BLU]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/BLU|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Buff Banner]]
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* [[Backstab]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Backstab|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Cloak]]
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* [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Bonk! Atomic Punch|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Crafting]]
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* [[Buff Banner]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Buff Banner|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Critical Hit]]
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* [[Cloak]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Cloak|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Dalokohs Bar]]
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* [[Comics]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Comics|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Dispenser]]
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* [[ConTracker]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/ConTracker|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Dynamite pack]]
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* [[Cosmetic items]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Cosmetic items|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Engineer]]
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* [[Crafting]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Crafting|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Eyelander]]
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* [[Critical hits]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Critical hits|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Gang Garrison 2]]
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* [[Dalokohs Bar]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Dalokohs Bar|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Gibs]]
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* [[Decorated]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Decorated|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Hadouken]]
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* [[Dispenser]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Dispenser|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Hats]]
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* [[Duck Journal]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Duck Journal|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Heavy]]
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* [[Dynamite Pack]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Dynamite Pack|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Hydro]]
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* [[Engineer Update]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Engineer Update|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Jarate]]
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* [[Engineer]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Engineer|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Ludmila]]  
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* [[Eyelander]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Eyelander|blurb]])</small>
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* [[List of game modes]]
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* [[First Annual Saxxy Awards]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/First Annual Saxxy Awards|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Medic]]  
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* [[Gang Garrison 2]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Gang Garrison 2|blurb]])</small>
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* [[RED]]
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* [[Gibs]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Gibs|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Saxton Hale]]
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* [[Gunslinger]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Gunslinger|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Sentry Gun]]
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* [[Hadouken]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Hadouken|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Sniper]]
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* [[Haunted Hallowe'en Special]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Haunted Hallowe'en Special|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Spy]]
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* [[Heavy]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Heavy|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Taunts]]
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* [[Hydro]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Hydro|blurb]])</small>
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* [[Team Fortress Classic]]
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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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== Headless Horseless Horseman ==
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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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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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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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: 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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== [[Wrangler]] ==
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* The Scout article follows the same format and contains all the comprehensive information one would expect.
  
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I nominate the Wrangler page, because it's awesome.
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* It's well written, properly styled and very much a stable page.
  
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[[User:Hilarious Pill|Hilarious Pill]] 11:40, 20 February 2011 (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}} - Informative, well detailed, and in a correct layout. Everything you need to know, really.--<span style="color:purple">'''''Focusknock'''''</span> 19:36, 2 March 2011 (UTC)
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* And finally, it's well-linked to various categories and pages around the wiki.
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: {{c|Support}} Simply a great article. I approve. {{n}} [[File:Duel_RED.png|link=User:EpicEric|20px|sub]] [[User:EpicEric|<span style="color:#5885A2;font-size:23px;font-family:
 
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'TF2 Professor';text-shadow:#e3e3e3 1px 1px 0px;"><b>Epic</b></span>]] [[User:EpicEric|<span style="color:#B8383B;font-size:23px;font-family:
 
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'TF2 Professor';text-shadow:#e3e3e3 1px 1px 0px;"><b>Eric</b></span>]]{{mod}} [[File:Duel_BLU.png|link=User:EpicEric|20px|sub]]<span style="font-size:10px"> ([[User talk:EpicEric|T]] | [[Special:Contributions/EpicEric|C]])</span> 19:12, 11 March 2011 (UTC)
 
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:{{c|Support}} FEATURE THIS BAD BOY! --[[User:Stevoisiak|Stevoisiak]] 18:09, 20 March 2011 (UTC)
 
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::{{C|Support}} Well-formatted, I like it --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 19:19, 12 May 2011 (UTC)
 
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:{{C|Neutral}} I see nothing wrong with it, but nothing really exceptional either. Still, I don't mind giving Engie love at all.
 
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:  {{c|Support}} I like the weapon.  Nothing bad about it and the page seems to be well formatted and in order. [[User:Impoxdragon|Impoxdragon]] 22:02, 14 August 2011 (PDT)
 
  
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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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== [[2fort]] ==
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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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Informative, well-written and such a good map. {{n}}[[File:User_Ohyeahcrucz_Sig.png|20px|sub]] [[User:Ohyeahcrucz|<span style="text-shadow:blue 0px 0px 0px;font-size:13px;font-family: Tf2 Build"><font color="blue">Ohyeahcrucz]]</font></span>  <span style="font-size:10px;font-weight:bold;font-family: helvetica"><font color="black"><nowiki>[</nowiki>[[User_talk:Ohyeahcrucz|T]]<nowiki>][</nowiki>[[Special:Contributions/Ohyeahcrucz|C]]<nowiki>]</nowiki></font></span> 23:35, 10 May 2011 (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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:{{C|Support}} I don't see why not. The 2Fort article is nicely written, and as probably the most iconic map in the game I think it deserves a spot on the main page. <big> — </big>[[User:Xenak|<span style="text-shadow:lime 0px 0px 3px;"><font color="#AA1DC6"><big>'''Xenak'''</big></font>]]</span> ([[User_talk:Xenak|<span style="text-background:white 0px 0px 3px;"><small><font color="#C419D0">'''Talk'''</font>]]|[[Special:Contributions/Xenak|<span style="text-shadow:white 0px 0px 3px;"><small><font color="#C419D0">'''Contribs'''</font>]])</small></span></small> 00:02, 11 May 2011 (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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::I'm conflicted. On one side, it's 2fort, but on the other, it's a well written article. It's hard to measure out the good from the bad in this. '''''<span style="font-size:100%; font-style:italic;">[[File:Leaderboard_class_soldier.png|19px|link=User:Just_a_Gigolo]][[User:Just_a_Gigolo|Just a Gigolo]]</span> - ([[User talk:Just_a_Gigolo|talk]])''''' 00:04, 11 May 2011 (UTC)
 
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:::::{{c|Comment}} It's not a matter of being iconic or a good map; it's a matter of being a greatly-written article. For instance, we have [[Dynamite Pack]], a rather "hidden" article, and it became featured. {{n}} [[File:Duel_RED.png|link=User:EpicEric|20px|sub]] [[User:EpicEric|<span style="color:#5885A2;font-size:15px;font-family:
 
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'Trebuchet MS';text-shadow:#e3e3e3 1px 1px 0px;"><b>Epic</b></span>]] [[User:EpicEric|<span style="color:#B8383B;font-size:15px;font-family:
 
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'Trebuchet MS';text-shadow:#e3e3e3 1px 1px 0px;"><b>Eric</b></span>]]{{mod}} [[File:Duel_BLU.png|link=User:EpicEric|20px|sub]]<span style="font-size:10px"> ([[User talk:EpicEric|T]] | [[Special:Contributions/EpicEric|C]])</span> 00:08, 11 May 2011 (UTC)
 
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{{C|Support}} Well formatted, looks good --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 19:19, 12 May 2011 (UTC)
 
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:{{C|Maybe}} This seems to be a good article, as well as being a good map.  However, at the time I am unsure of it's relevancy.  [[File:Killicon_splendid_screen.png]][[User:TheTimesAndQueriesOfMyAss|<span style="color:#B8383B;font-size:16px;font-family: 'TF2 Professor';text-shadow:#e3e3e3 2px 2px 0px;"><b>TheTimesAndQueriesOfMyAss</b></span>]] 03:49, 7 July 2011 (PDT)
 
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:{{C|Support}} Just came in from the article to nominate it here myself. It's a really darn good one. --[[User:SilverHammer|SilverHammer]] 11:39, 8 August 2011 (PDT)
 
  
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:{{Pro}} Yes! [[User:Tiagoquix|Tiagoquix]] ([[User talk:Tiagoquix|talk]]) 16:47, 4 February 2023 (UTC)
  
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== [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]] ==
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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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The Bonk! Atomic Punch page is pretty full. I did a bit of sprucing up on it this morning, and it doesn't look half bad, I think. Not to say it looked bad before, it was just a good before! But now it's like, super good. It's got trivia for the nerds and bugs for people to mack fun of, too! And get a load of that thick, juicy update history. Don't even get me '''started''' on crafting! This article is pretty much, in my opinion, '''the''' weapon article. [[User:SilverHammer|SilverHammer]] 23:05, 26 May 2011 (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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:{{C|Support}} While it's not the most relevant of articles at this time, I must admit that it is a very good written article.  I would fully support it being a Featured Article. [[User:TheTimesAndQueriesOfMyAss|TheTimesAndQueriesOfMyAss]] 20:52, 20 June 2011 (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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It's informative and well written, and it's also relevant. I don't see why not. {{n}}[[File:User_Ohyeahcrucz_Sig.png|20px|sub]] [[User:Ohyeahcrucz|<span style="text-shadow:blue 0px 0px 0px;font-size:13px;font-family: Tf2 Build"><font color="blue">Ohyeahcrucz]]</font></span>  <span style="font-size:10px;font-weight:bold;font-family: helvetica"><font color="black"><nowiki>[</nowiki>[[User_talk:Ohyeahcrucz|T]]<nowiki>][</nowiki>[[Special:Contributions/Ohyeahcrucz|C]]<nowiki>]</nowiki></font></span> 21:50, 13 June 2011 (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}} A good article to feature in the future --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 14:47, 16 June 2011 (UTC)
 
  
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== [[Meet the Team]] ==
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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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I would like to nominate the Meet the Team page.  Why?  Because it can kick your ass; I know it kicked mine.  That's just how good it is.  So why waste time listening to a mortal such as myself explain it?  Check it out yourself. [[File:Killicon_splendid_screen.png]][[User:TheTimesAndQueriesOfMyAss|<span style="color:#B8383B;font-size:16px;font-family: 'TF2 Professor';text-shadow:#e3e3e3 2px 2px 0px;"><b>TheTimesAndQueriesOfMyAss</b></span>]] 03:48, 7 July 2011 (PDT)
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* The Demoman article follows the same format and contains all the comprehensive information one would expect.
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:{{C|Support}} While your methods of nominating this article are.. questionable. It is a nice page to show off --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 14:47, 16 June 2011 (UTC)
 
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:{{C|Support}} It is indeed a good page. {{n}}[[File:User_Ohyeahcrucz_Sig.png|20px|sub]] [[User:Ohyeahcrucz|<span style="text-shadow:blue 0px 0px 0px;font-size:13px;font-family: Tf2 Build"><font color="blue">Ohyeahcrucz]]</font></span>  <span style="font-size:10px;font-weight:bold;font-family: helvetica"><font color="black"><nowiki>[</nowiki>[[User_talk:Ohyeahcrucz|T]]<nowiki>][</nowiki>[[Special:Contributions/Ohyeahcrucz|C]]<nowiki>]</nowiki></font></span> 00:11, 23 June 2011 (PDT)
 
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: {{C|Neutral}} Er. --[[User:SilverHammer|SilverHammer]] 22:12, 1 August 2011 (PDT)
 
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:{{C|Support}} Good page with a lot of great media. --<span style="font-family:ERAS Medium ITC; color:silver; text-decoration:blink">_</span>[[User:Sp3ctr3|<span style="color:silver">'''Sp3c'''</span>]]<sup>[[User talk:Sp3ctr3|<span style="color:silver">'''Talk'''</span>]]</sup> 21:10, 7 August 2011 (PDT)
 
  
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== [[Sandvich]] ==
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* It's well written, properly styled and very much a stable page.
  
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I nominate the Sandvich because it is well written, informative and would look great on the main page! [[User:Cloventt|Cloventt]] [[Image:User Melibar Awesome face.png|20px]] ([[User_Talk:Cloventt|Talk]]) ([[Special:Contributions/Cloventt|Contribs]]) 22:50, 27 June 2011 (PDT)
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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}} Good article. {{n}}[[File:User_Ohyeahcrucz_Sig.png|20px|sub]] [[User:Ohyeahcrucz|<span style="text-shadow:blue 0px 0px 0px;font-size:13px;font-family: Tf2 Build"><font color="blue">Ohyeahcrucz]]</font></span>  <span style="font-size:10px;font-weight:bold;font-family: helvetica"><font color="black"><nowiki>[</nowiki>[[User_talk:Ohyeahcrucz|T]]<nowiki>][</nowiki>[[Special:Contributions/Ohyeahcrucz|C]]<nowiki>]</nowiki></font></span> 15:56, 28 June 2011 (PDT)
 
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:{{c|Support}} Very well written and has a lot of good information. [[User:SandeProElite|SandeProElite]] 09:13, 7 July 2011 (PDT)
 
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: {{C|Nom}} That means yes. --[[User:SilverHammer|SilverHammer]] 22:12, 1 August 2011 (PDT)
 
  
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== [[Comics]] ==
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* And finally, it's well-linked to various categories and pages around the wiki.
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Honestly surprised this wasn't already here. I was about to leave a note on the discussion page about how BEAUTIFUL it is. Whoever put it together... the Saxton in the quote, the "cover" links... It's just a beautiful article. Deserves to be seen. [[User:SilverHammer|SilverHammer]] 01:32, 5 July 2011 (PDT)
 
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:Definately agreed. I believe we have [[User:Aperture AI|Aperture AI]] to thank for the design --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 09:07, 7 July 2011 (PDT)
 
  
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== Dr. Grordbort's Victory Pack ==
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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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I Believe that the featured article should be about the current update, And when there hasn't been any updates for a while, It can then be a completely different article. I'm sure this has been brought up before but I'm just putting it out there. [[User:Ihasnotomato|Ihasnotomato]]
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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|Disagree}} It's too recent (hence the recent addition template) and too small. Also, sign your posts with <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> instead of manually entering a link to your userpage. {{n}} {{User:EpicEric/Sig/Image|RED}} {{User:EpicEric/Sig/Text|Epic|#5885A2}} {{User:EpicEric/Sig/Text|Eric|#B8383B}} {{User:EpicEric/Sig/Image|BLU}}{{User:EpicEric/Sig/Extra}} 05:05, 22 July 2011 (PDT)
 
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:{{c|Disagree}} Too short. Notice that the TF2 blog post is actually longer than the explanatory text itself. [[User:EuphoriA|EuphoriA]] 22:10, 1 August 2011 (PDT)
 
  
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== [[Medieval_Mode]] ==
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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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I am nominating the Medieval Mode page as it is well written, contains a good amount of informative information, and last but not least, is very funny in my opinion. --[[User:Sp3ctr3|Sp3ctr3]] 23:42, 24 July 2011 (PDT)
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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}} Good article, very well written and informative. [[User:PhantomLimb|PhantomLimb]] 18:06, 27 July 2011 (PDT)
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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|Support}} A surprisingly well done article. The number of chat replacements is simply priceless --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 08:13, 9 August 2011 (PDT)
 
  
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== [[Trading]] ==
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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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Trading has become a major aspect of TF2, and remains a mechanic that a lot of players, especially Free to Play players, don't really understand. This article is well written, concise, and contains a lot of useful and relevant information. I think it would be a fantastic featured article. [[User:EuphoriA|EuphoriA]] 22:03, 1 August 2011 (PDT)
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== [[Eureka Effect]] ==
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:{{C|Support}} It could use a little cleaning, but I generally agree with what you said. --[[User:SilverHammer|SilverHammer]] 22:12, 1 August 2011 (PDT)
 
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: {{C|Support}} Agreed, could be helpful to new users --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 08:13, 9 August 2011 (PDT)
 
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: {{c|Disagree}} I don't think it's good enough for featuring, yet. {{n}}[[File:User_Heffebaycay_stslogo.png|link=]] [[User:Cructo|<span style="font-weight:bold;font-family: Segoe UI"><font color="black">Cructo]]</font></span>  <span style="font-size:10px;font-weight:bold;font-family: helvetica"><font color="black"><nowiki>[</nowiki>[[User_talk:Cructo|T]]<nowiki>][</nowiki>[[Special:Contributions/Cructo|C]]<nowiki>]</nowiki></font></span> 14:41, 16 August 2011 (PDT)
 
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: {{c|Disagree}} In light of recent vents, I am inclined to redact my original agree until the article is in better condition. --[[User:SilverHammer|SilverHammer]] 22:21, 16 August 2011 (PDT)
 
  
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== [[Holiday cards]] ==
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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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It's small, there's very little information, very few links, but damned if it won't be a cute article to have on the front page in December. Getting it in the system early c: --[[User:SilverHammer|SilverHammer]] 22:07, 4 August 2011 (PDT)
 
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:{{c|Disagree}} Too small, too few info, not relevant enough; these may change if some dedicates part of their time to improve it, but not good enough to be featured yet. {{n}} {{User:EpicEric/Sig/Image|RED}} {{User:EpicEric/Sig/Text|Epic|#5885A2}} {{User:EpicEric/Sig/Text|Eric|#B8383B}} {{User:EpicEric/Sig/Image|BLU}}{{User:EpicEric/Sig/Extra}} 10:13, 5 August 2011 (PDT)
 
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:{{c|Disagree}} There's not much information on the page, and it's not timely, if it were November, it might be different, but it's August. --<span style="font-family:ERAS Medium ITC; color:silver; text-decoration:blink">_</span>[[User:Sp3ctr3|<span style="color:silver">'''Sp3c'''</span>]]<sup>[[User talk:Sp3ctr3|<span style="color:silver">'''Talk'''</span>]]</sup> 21:09, 7 August 2011 (PDT)
 
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Did you read what I wrote, Sp3c? Specifically, "but damned if it won't be a cute article to have on the front page in December. Getting it in the system early"? --[[User:SilverHammer|SilverHammer]] 11:41, 8 August 2011 (PDT)
 
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::{{C|Comment}} Could use a bit of work, it's quite simple right now. Not sure what else could go on it though. --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 08:13, 9 August 2011 (PDT)
 
  
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== [[First Annual Saxxy Awards]] ==
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My reasons to nominate this article are the following:
  
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I think that this is worthy of being nominated for a Featured Article because:
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* The article is well written
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* Gives players useful information about the weapon
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- It is formatted well.
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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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- It is informative on the categories and who won each of them.
 
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- Gives new users insight into the Team Fortress 2 Community.
 
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- The links are correct.
 
  
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Edit: it is now signed :)
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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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--[[User:Legodudeguy|What Up?]] 12:56, 8 August 2011 (PDT)
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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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:{{c|Support}} {{n}}[[File:User_Heffebaycay_stslogo.png|link=]] [[User:Cructo|<span style="font-weight:bold;font-family: Segoe UI"><font color="black">Cructo]]</font></span>  <span style="font-size:10px;font-weight:bold;font-family: helvetica"><font color="black"><nowiki>[</nowiki>[[User_talk:Cructo|T]]<nowiki>][</nowiki>[[Special:Contributions/Cructo|C]]<nowiki>]</nowiki></font></span> 17:55, 8 August 2011 (PDT)
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== [[Bumper Cars]] ==
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:{{C|Support}} Looks good, very nice to have all the links to the videos --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 08:13, 9 August 2011 (PDT)
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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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== [[Patches]] ==
 
  
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I think this article should be nominated for Featured Article because:  
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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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1. It is informative and well-formatted, helping both new and old players access patch and update information.
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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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2. Compared with the TF2 Blog, this page gives a more direct way to access information.
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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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--[[User:Legodudeguy|What Up?]] 12:56, 8 August 2011 (PDT)
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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|Support}} A fun little insight into TF2 history with the patches. I like it. --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 08:13, 9 August 2011 (PDT)
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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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== [[Über Update]] ==
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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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For being a damn fine page and update in itself. {{n}}[[File:User_Heffebaycay_stslogo.png|link=]] [[User:Cructo|<span style="font-weight:bold;font-family: Segoe UI"><font color="black">Cructo]]</font></span>  <span style="font-size:10px;font-weight:bold;font-family: helvetica"><font color="black"><nowiki>[</nowiki>[[User_talk:Cructo|T]]<nowiki>][</nowiki>[[Special:Contributions/Cructo|C]]<nowiki>]</nowiki></font></span> 17:54, 8 August 2011 (PDT)
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= Closed nominations =
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{{discussion close}}
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== [[BLU]] ==
  
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:{{C|Neutral}} It's a little too recent, but I wouldn't complain. --[[User:SilverHammer|SilverHammer]] 17:57, 8 August 2011 (PDT)
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I Nominate This Article With Reasons Standing Are:
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:{{C|Comment}} Nice, but not terribly exciting. Will consider for future Feature --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 08:13, 9 August 2011 (PDT)
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*Well Written
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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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== Cow Mangler 5000 ==
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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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It disintegrates players, even their gibs! It fires lazers, first soldier weapon to directly cause mini-crits. Has the disabling affects of a sapper(without the obvious destruction). Has moar ammo in a clip than any weapon, and the most ammo, being indefinitely usable. Is moderately easy to craft. Ummmm..... Thats about it please nominate this lol.... <small>— ''The preceding unsigned comment was added by'' '''[[User:Bunnydav1d|Bunnydav1d]]''' ([[User talk:Bunnydav1d|talk]]) • ([[Special:Contributions/Bunnydav1d|contribs]]) </small>
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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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: {{C|Comment}} Articles should be nominated based on the article itself, not on the weapon. --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 08:13, 9 August 2011 (PDT)
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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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== [[ÜberCharge]] ==
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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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A well written article, referring to the variants, functions, and methods of using an ÜberCharge, including strategies on how to preserve or rapidly obtain an Über, which makes it not only informative, but undeniably useful for new players wanting to play the Medic class. I believe that this article, while smaller than most, is incredibly well done, and deserves to be featured. Apologies for the run on sentence.  
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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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Edit: Signed it.[[User:Triscuitable|Triscuitable]] 02:09, 13 August 2011 (PDT)
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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|Neutral}} Will agree as soon as a better picture is added to the article. That is literally my only issue with it, but it's a big enough issue for me that I can't agree until then. Nonetheless, it's a well-written article and you bring up many, many good points in that single sentence.--[[User:SilverHammer|SilverHammer]] 02:21, 13 August 2011 (PDT)
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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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: {{C|Support}} CHARGE ME! Also SilverHammer the pic was changed recently, is that good for you? {{n}}[[File:User_Heffebaycay_stslogo.png|link=]] [[User:Cructo|<span style="font-weight:bold;font-family: Segoe UI"><font color="black">Cructo]]</font></span> <span style="font-size:10px;font-weight:bold;font-family: helvetica"><font color="black"><nowiki>[</nowiki>[[User_talk:Cructo|T]]<nowiki>][</nowiki>[[Special:Contributions/Cructo|C]]<nowiki>]</nowiki></font></span> 12:11, 17 August 2011 (PDT)
 
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: It's good enough for me to change my choice to {{C|Support}}, but I'd really rather it was... pretty much an exact remake of the Viaduct art from the [[Classless Update]] with Uber skins. You can't see the Medigun or the healbeam or anything. Still, better than it was. --[[User:SilverHammer|SilverHammer]] 12:13, 17 August 2011 (PDT)
 
  
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== [[Item timeline]] ==
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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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Something of a hub article. It is a complete, interesting, informative article. Heck of a lot of links... pretty much exactly what's on the tin. It's an item timeline. It does what it says it will and looks sexy doing it. --[[User:SilverHammer|SilverHammer]] 23:25, 16 August 2011 (PDT)
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== [[Hightower]] ==
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:{{C|Neutral}} It's got what it needs to be, but it's a list. We'd be better off showing off the weapons, or the item sets. I'm gray here. [[User:Triscuitable|Triscuitable]] 20:34, 19 August 2011 (PDT)
 
  
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== any ==
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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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----[[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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the teamfortress classic main page doesnt have a featured article. why not give it one? scout maybe?
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Please don't forget to sign your posts when posting on any discussion pages. As for the featured article, I have no idea what you mean. So no opinion. --[[User:SilverHammer|SilverHammer]] 21:15, 18 August 2011 (PDT)
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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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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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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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