Thanks for posting that, tacopill!
Yes, and to be fair to them, so there's no rejections yet, I'm going to encourage the view that these aren't yet membership requests. I want people to see it as some new wikis that should be members someday- and get to helping them!
So far, the strongest one is the Animal Crossing Wiki. I have the link but I haven't heard if they are prepped for a semi-public soft launch. I've been busy, they've been busy, so we haven't communicated.
I'd love to make a wiki. Out of those listed, I'd prefer F-Zero, since I know more about that than the others. The problem is, I don't have the computer to do it with. Ever tried building a wiki on Vista Basic?
PikminThis was actually a test made by me and the other admins at the site which we planned to change back to what it was before (a Banjo-Kazooie wiki) after we were done testing it, though I do have plans for a real Pikmin wiki.
I found a "pikmin wiki"...of-sorts...hosted at the same place Ace Attorney Wiki is. It has one article, the Main page,...but it exists. Here (http://linkjorge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page)
PikminThis was actually a test made by me and the other admins at the site which we planned to change back to what it was before (a Banjo-Kazooie wiki) after we were done testing it, though I do have plans for a real Pikmin wiki.
I found a "pikmin wiki"...of-sorts...hosted at the same place Ace Attorney Wiki is. It has one article, the Main page,...but it exists. Here (http://linkjorge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page)
You are now affiliated with WiKirby! I gotta sleep and work tomorrow, then go to my lil sis's bday dinner, but feel free to pressure someone/anyone/everyone at WiKirby to get you a mainpage announcement.Done :D
i'd like to help, but the only time I've done anything with fire emblem if smash bros.
Anything specific you need help on? templates? files?
Oh, a new wiki based on Fire Emblem! Great, and just in time as Nintendo kinda announced (http://www.siliconera.com/2010/07/08/fire-emblem-heroes-of-light-and-shadow-spotted-in-nintendo-power/) the second Fire Emblem game on the Nintendo DS will see an overseas release!
I was wondering if a Nintendo based community by the name Ninbuzz, could become an affiliate with us, they only do Nintendo related things, other than Sonic for whatever reason, and run by using videos on their Youtube page, new videos of your own can be requested to be posted by their channel as long as it follows certain guidelines. Ultimately, I think Ninbuzz could be a cool affiliate, but it's up to everyone else.
http://www.nintendobuzz.com/
----------Random Divider ----------Ace attorney - Ace attorney Wiki
Wiki Link (http://linkjorge.net/aceattorney/index.php/Main_Page) and Forum Post (http://www.niwanetwork.org/forums/index.php?topic=302.0)
Brain Age
Custom Robo
Earthbound/Mother - PK Wiki
Wiki Link (http://grifkuba.org/MotherEarthBoundWiki/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&returnto=Special:RecentChanges) and Forum Post (http://www.niwanetwork.org/forums/index.php?topic=281.0)
F-Zero
Fire Emblem
Wiki Link! (http://fireemblemwiki.info/)
Game & Watch
Golden Sun
Kid Icuris
The Legendary Starfy
Pikmin
I found a "pikmin wiki"...of-sorts...hosted at the same place Ace Attorney Wiki is. It has one article, the Main page,...but it exists. Here (http://linkjorge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page)
Puzzle League
Punch Out
Star Fox - Lylat Wiki
Wiki Link (http://www.Starfoxwiki.org) and Forum Post (http://www.niwanetwork.org/forums/index.php?topic=323.0)
Touch! Generations
covered by GameHiker.---------- Please quote this, and fill in the gaps. ----------
Above is the franchises that are on wikipedia's Category:Nintendo franchises (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Nintendo_franchises), similar to the list i posted on the previous thread. However, this time around i am looking for a catalog-of-sorts, where we can list places for people to visit the wiki and the forum thread where people can talk about it. (i also threw on the franchises i listed earlier, as examples).
Once it's off Wikia, it'll be eligible for affiliation at least, I'd imagine.
IT'S A SECRET TO EVERYBODY. :-X
Ah well! :P
I remember someone here wanted to work on an F-Zero wikiThat would have been me: here (http://www.niwanetwork.org/forums/index.php?topic=320.msg6206#msg6206)
If you're still considering Fire Emblem stuff, there's always the Fire Emblem Wikia, though I don't know how they'd feel about quitting Wikia. (But seriously why wouldn't you want to?)
Even though they're on Wikia right now, Golden Sun Universe is very extensive with over 1,000 articles and is getting a lot of traffic (relatively) with the upcoming release of Dark Dawn. I'm wondering if they've considered leaving Wikia to become independent or not. Think they might be worth talking to?
Sadly, I don't believe that it's a "Nintendo Franchise" as has been defined in the post you cite. However, the series has a long history on Nintendo consoles, with a good bulk of them (over 75%) being on Nintendo consoles. It may not be the most "faithful" of franchises, but it is a franchise of respectable size that is still growing. I feel it would be a shame not to include Harvest Moon/Rune Factory in NIWA.
This is a small consideration for now and not a real request, but I wanted NIWA to know early off: Yesterday I launched a Wikkii hosted website focussing on the Balloon Fight series at http://balloon.wikkii.com/ (http://balloon.wikkii.com/).
I am interested in the series, owning two games (Balloon Fight and Balloon Kid) though I could not find any other wikis focussing on information about any other Balloon Fight games, (with the exception of ZeldaWiki with an article about Tingle's Balloon Fight DS and Wikipedia's page about Balloon Fight, which briefly mentions the series) so I decided to start my own Balloon Fight Wiki for other people to read and contribute to.
At the moment there are only 20 articles but I wanted to ask whether anybody likes the idea. Of course, in concept Balloon Fight wiki realistically would not be ready for affiliation until the later months of 2011. The articles at the moment are very short with the most informative article being Fish at 3,864 bytes.
I joined your wiki and hope the best for it.Sadly, I don't believe that it's a "Nintendo Franchise" as has been defined in the post you cite. However, the series has a long history on Nintendo consoles, with a good bulk of them (over 75%) being on Nintendo consoles. It may not be the most "faithful" of franchises, but it is a franchise of respectable size that is still growing. I feel it would be a shame not to include Harvest Moon/Rune Factory in NIWA.
True. If the organization decides to open up to franchises that aren't just by nintendo, but rather to include 3rd party franchises that are basically nintendo-exclusives, i think we should definitly try to get them in.
Out of curiosity, what company is priniciply responsible for the franchise?This is a small consideration for now and not a real request, but I wanted NIWA to know early off: Yesterday I launched a Wikkii hosted website focussing on the Balloon Fight series at http://balloon.wikkii.com/ (http://balloon.wikkii.com/).
I am interested in the series, owning two games (Balloon Fight and Balloon Kid) though I could not find any other wikis focussing on information about any other Balloon Fight games, (with the exception of ZeldaWiki with an article about Tingle's Balloon Fight DS and Wikipedia's page about Balloon Fight, which briefly mentions the series) so I decided to start my own Balloon Fight Wiki for other people to read and contribute to.
At the moment there are only 20 articles but I wanted to ask whether anybody likes the idea. Of course, in concept Balloon Fight wiki realistically would not be ready for affiliation until the later months of 2011. The articles at the moment are very short with the most informative article being Fish at 3,864 bytes.
Welcome aboard Torchic, and cool that you have started a wiki. Feel free to explore and post on these forums for any help you need. I am sure there is at least one person around here who could come up with a solution for whatever problem you have, you just got to get the wiki out there to attract (http://www.niwanetwork.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=253) editors (http://www.niwanetwork.org/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=78).
Please keep in mind, in order to be a member, you will eventually need to be independent of any wiki farm. Still, Wikkii is a good start, as they give you a lot of control over the wiki, while asking for minimal in return.
Welcome again, and i look forward to seeing the Wiki grow.
Out of curiosity, what company is priniciply responsible for the franchise?
Harvest Moon (???? Bokuj? Monogatari?, lit. "The Farm Story") is a series of life simulation/farm simulation/role-playing video games produced by Victor Interactive Software (acquired by Marvelous Entertainment in 2003) and was originally created by Yasuhiro Wada in 1996.From Wikipedia. :P
Out of curiosity, what company is priniciply responsible for the franchise?QuoteHarvest Moon (???? Bokuj? Monogatari?, lit. "The Farm Story") is a series of life simulation/farm simulation/role-playing video games produced by Victor Interactive Software (acquired by Marvelous Entertainment in 2003) and was originally created by Yasuhiro Wada in 1996.From Wikipedia. :P
There is a Wikia (http://harvestmoon.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page)... can't find a independent one tho. Couple other Wikifarms ones.
if Harvest Moon can join what about Dragon Quest?
I think Natsume is in charge of Harvest Moon.
I think Natsume is in charge of Harvest Moon.
Ok, is there any other wiki's based on franchises also by Natsume? ;D
I think Natsume is in charge of Harvest Moon.
Ok, is there any other wiki's based on franchises also by Natsume? ;D
are there any other franchises made by Natsume?
I think Natsume is in charge of Harvest Moon.
Ok, is there any other wiki's based on franchises also by Natsume? ;D
are there any other franchises made by Natsume?
They developed Kirby: Squeak Squad and Ninja Gaiden Shadow. They also published Medabots Infinity for the GameCube. Aside from Harvest Moon, they don't really own any major franchises. Most of their work has been with one game in a series, or ports, or licensed games.
Maybe they will release enough series to get an IWA one day...I think Natsume is in charge of Harvest Moon.
Ok, is there any other wiki's based on franchises also by Natsume? ;D
are there any other franchises made by Natsume?
They developed Kirby: Squeak Squad and Ninja Gaiden Shadow. They also published Medabots Infinity for the GameCube. Aside from Harvest Moon, they don't really own any major franchises. Most of their work has been with one game in a series, or ports, or licensed games.
Aw...man. I was hoping we could get another IWA going sometime in the future..... :'(
ah well.
I think Natsume is in charge of Harvest Moon.Not really, they just do English localization and distribution...
According to Wikipedia, Victor Interactive Software originally produced Harvest Moon, but Marvelous Entertainment Inc. acquired it in 2003 when they bought out VIS.Which I just quoted (http://www.niwanetwork.org/forums/index.php?topic=320.msg10231#msg10231) :P
My bad... :-\According to Wikipedia, Victor Interactive Software originally produced Harvest Moon, but Marvelous Entertainment Inc. acquired it in 2003 when they bought out VIS.Which I just quoted (http://www.niwanetwork.org/forums/index.php?topic=320.msg10231#msg10231) :P
So sadly, Harvest Moon really can't join. :(
So sadly, Harvest Moon really can't join. :(
Yes they can. Who cares if they're nintendo or not? They're nintendo enough lol. See strategy wiki joined. Nintendo-ness is something we really need to work on. We have decided that eventually there will be some foundation with grounds to add any independent wiki. But not now..
So sadly, Harvest Moon really can't join. :(
Yes they can. Who cares if they're nintendo or not? They're nintendo enough lol. See strategy wiki joined. Nintendo-ness is something we really need to work on. We have decided that eventually there will be some foundation with grounds to add any independent wiki. But not now..
I am still of the opinion each wiki should join an IWA that is based around the company principly responsible for them. If we allow any wiki in, we risk becoming too big and bureaucratic.
Edit: I just realized i could of said that better. This is what i meant:
I think each wiki should join an IWA that mostly closely related to it. This way, if you want something Square Enix, you go to the Square Enix Portal; You want something Rare(ware), you go to the Rare IWA; and so on. It's a marketing strategy more than anything.
Yes they can. Who cares if they're nintendo or not? They're nintendo enough lol. See strategy wiki joined. Nintendo-ness is something we really need to work on. We have decided that eventually there will be some foundation with grounds to add any independent wiki. But not now..If this is the case, then maybe we should approach one of the Harvest Moon wikis! :D
According to Wikipedia, Victor Interactive Software originally produced Harvest Moon, but Marvelous Entertainment Inc. acquired it in 2003 when they bought out VIS.
Yes they can. Who cares if they're nintendo or not? They're nintendo enough lol. See strategy wiki joined. Nintendo-ness is something we really need to work on. We have decided that eventually there will be some foundation with grounds to add any independent wiki. But not now..If this is the case, then maybe we should approach one of the Harvest Moon wikis! :D
Affiliation with them is very possible, considering that affiliates don't need to be a Nintendo franchise or even a wiki. We could also set up interwiki linking if any aspects are shared between our games and Harvest Moon.
There are two on Wikia. This one (http://magicalstarsign.wikia.com/wiki/Magical_Starsign_Wiki) is basically empty. This one (http://magicalstarsignmagicalvacation.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page) only has forty-four articles, but some of their articles are very detailed and well-developed.Maybe we could help the second one and try to make it independent. I barely even have a clue about what Magical Starsign is about, so count me out.
http://kidicarus.wikia.com/wiki/User_talk:SiegfreidZ#NIWA (http://kidicarus.wikia.com/wiki/User_talk:SiegfreidZ#NIWA)
There's all of the community right there in census... wiki seriously needs a bigger community and I hope NIWA can help it.
http://kidicarus.wikia.com/wiki/User_talk:SiegfreidZ#NIWA (http://kidicarus.wikia.com/wiki/User_talk:SiegfreidZ#NIWA)
There's all of the community right there in census... wiki seriously needs a bigger community and I hope NIWA can help it.
I don't know, there is Palutenapedia in the works and it has more articles. Though a merge between the two could bring some more of a community.
At some point, it needs to be considered that there might be "misfits" who don't fit in perfectly with the rest. Harvest Moon is a perfect example, as it doesn't perfectly fit into NIWA since it does have some games (and even ports) onto other consoles. A Marvelous Entertainment Independent Wiki Association would be clumsy at best since MMV makes games for all sorts of consoles and many of their games are one-offs or related to anime or manga series. The main (and best) connection that Harvest Moon has is that it has primarily been on Nintendo consoles.
I think that NIWA should be capable of adopting series that are orphaned (have no real IWA that they could ideally belong to) if a decent Nintendo connection can be established. I'm sure that there are other series besides the Harvest Moon/Rune Factory franchise that are in a similar tight spot.
On the N-Wiki (http://www.niwanetwork.org/wiki) that's just launched to the public today, that's where. ;)
On the N-Wiki (http://www.niwanetwork.org/wiki) that's just launched to the public today, that's where. ;)
That's what I thought, same with other small one game series like Duck Hunt, Drill Dozer, etc?
On the N-Wiki (http://www.niwanetwork.org/wiki) that's just launched to the public today, that's where. ;)
That's what I thought, same with other small one game series like Duck Hunt, Drill Dozer, etc?
Indeed.
On the N-Wiki (http://www.niwanetwork.org/wiki) that's just launched to the public today, that's where. ;)
That's what I thought, same with other small one game series like Duck Hunt, Drill Dozer, etc?
Indeed.
Excellent! It's all falling into place...
First the initiative to create a wiki must take place. Then, if it joins, it'll be sort of like the Mario Wiki and Donkey Kong Wiki situation. Except, I PRESUME that N-Wiki won't cover as much about the game, now that there's the standalone wiki.I haven't had the chance to read through all the staff discussions. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I assume it's now that there just has to be enough content to justify the creation of a wiki.
And the 200 article thing is outdated, as shown in staff discussions.
Sounds good ;D
Rather than the goal being to create new wikis (which is fine, but goes back to the "wiki for a sake of a wiki" thing), I was imagining a situation in which the articles on a particular series build up on N-Wiki over time, eventually becoming numerous enough to support a wiki by themselves. Ah, speculation. It's so much fun :laugh:
Sounds good ;D
Rather than the goal being to create new wikis (which is fine, but goes back to the "wiki for a sake of a wiki" thing), I was imagining a situation in which the articles on a particular series build up on N-Wiki over time, eventually becoming numerous enough to support a wiki by themselves. Ah, speculation. It's so much fun :laugh:
That it is.
Any particular series you had in mind?
I'm surprised that Pikmin can support an entire wiki around itself. It's two games. Yet they managed to do it. I suspect that other series that have limited number of games can do the same, it just depends on what all they have to play with and what they agree to play with.Pikmin may only have two games, but it has a lot of elements to it. Enemies, locations, strategies, Pikmin, and the story all make up over 1,200 articles on that wiki. It's really impressive to see how great a job the Pikmin wiki editors have done.
Sounds good ;D
Rather than the goal being to create new wikis (which is fine, but goes back to the "wiki for a sake of a wiki" thing), I was imagining a situation in which the articles on a particular series build up on N-Wiki over time, eventually becoming numerous enough to support a wiki by themselves. Ah, speculation. It's so much fun :laugh:
That it is.
Any particular series you had in mind?
Well, not really, but there are plenty of instances where users claim there isn't enough information about a series to make a wiki out of, and I think sometimes they might be surprised what might get written if given the chance.
I'm surprised that Pikmin can support an entire wiki around itself. It's two games. Yet they managed to do it. I suspect that other series that have limited number of games can do the same, it just depends on what all they have to play with and what they agree to play with.Pikmin may only have two games, but it has a lot of elements to it. Enemies, locations, strategies, Pikmin, and the story all make up over 1,200 articles on that wiki. It's really impressive to see how great a job the Pikmin wiki editors have done.
I am familiar with that aspect, thus the "it just depends on what they have to play with." The Pimin games are rich in elements, so of course Pikipedia had a lot of things that they could play with. Other games might not be as diverse, but if they play their hands right they can still end up with an outstanding wiki.I'm surprised that Pikmin can support an entire wiki around itself. It's two games. Yet they managed to do it. I suspect that other series that have limited number of games can do the same, it just depends on what all they have to play with and what they agree to play with.Pikmin may only have two games, but it has a lot of elements to it. Enemies, locations, strategies, Pikmin, and the story all make up over 1,200 articles on that wiki. It's really impressive to see how great a job the Pikmin wiki editors have done.
I am familiar with that aspect, thus the "it just depends on what they have to play with." The Pimin games are rich in elements, so of course Pikipedia had a lot of things that they could play with. Other games might not be as diverse, but if they play their hands right they can still end up with an outstanding wiki.I'm surprised that Pikmin can support an entire wiki around itself. It's two games. Yet they managed to do it. I suspect that other series that have limited number of games can do the same, it just depends on what all they have to play with and what they agree to play with.Pikmin may only have two games, but it has a lot of elements to it. Enemies, locations, strategies, Pikmin, and the story all make up over 1,200 articles on that wiki. It's really impressive to see how great a job the Pikmin wiki editors have done.
I thought GameHiker was the wiki where unwikid series would go? :/
I thought GameHiker was the wiki where unwikid series would go? :/
GameHiker would be a better place to build a new wiki's content. The scope is NWiki is meant to be on the technical Nintendo stuff that few of us care to write about at FanWikis. The game pages are meant to be short, brief coverages of the game, and link to the NIWA member for the indepth coverage. So while NWiki certainly should have character, level/dungeon, item, boss pages; GameHiker does include Notable Characters, Important Items, etc. I'm certain any work to later be imported type deal could be struck with them; and I'd imagine they would retain content that falls within their scope.
I don't think we should be recruiting anyone until internal problems have been resolved.
If prior obligations are involved, then those would get priority over any policy changes made after. If they've been promised a spot in NIWA, then they should be able to join.
I'm also not trying to "stomp around", and I do apologize if I am. I have started putting my money where my mouth is, and I have started submitting specific ideas for reform to people.
I wish to see NIWA grow to be better than what it is now, and I am sure that is a goal that everyone here also wishes to see. I do hope that everyone can also see that certain things are lacking, and that they can be improved upon with just a modicum of effort. Maybe there should be a public post somewhere where the community as a whole can discuss problems and propose how to fix them.
Affiliation at least for the DQ wiki. It looks like a large wiki and is practically Nintendo. Is it a second party game? Not sure if that is a correct term, but if it is, would those wikis be allowed in, as they are Nintendo
Dragon Quest is owned and developed by Square Enix.
http://www.niwanetwork.org/forums/index.php?topic=1051.0 (http://www.niwanetwork.org/forums/index.php?topic=1051.0) and http://farmmoon.gamewiki.me/wiki/Main_Page (http://farmmoon.gamewiki.me/wiki/Main_Page)I assume this is for affiliation, due to the fact that it is not a Nintendo series...
*panic*
Fine. So why hasn't the affiliation happen yet?
:D
Since it looks like you guys are taking slightly looser requirements on affiliation now (at least for your sidebar!) and I always wince a bit when I see the suggestions here to work with the Wikia versions or what have you:
http://info.sonicretro.org
http://segaretro.org
Note that for our corner of fandom it doesn't make as much sense to have child wikis, so we just have the two major ones.