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What page shoudld there be for important characters that DON'T reoccur?
Void, Black Doom, Mephiles, etc Titan50 (talk) 15:17, 14 September 2008 (UTC)
- They are put in the article about the only game in which they occur: Void goes in Sonic Shuffle, Doom in Shadow the Hedgehog (game), Mephiles in Sonic the Hedgehog (2006 video game) CIGraphix (talk) 15:23, 14 September 2008 (UTC)
==The article mentions Metal Sonic's debut being in Sonic CD, but I distinctly remember him from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 as the last boss before Dr Robotnik and again in Sonic & Knuckles as the final boss for Knuckle's storyline. 69.136.11.33 (talk) 18:00, 23 September 2008 (UTC)
- That was a different Sonic robot, known as either 'Mecha Sonic' or 'Silver Sonic'. A different Mecha Sonic has been featured in several games, it might not be in this article because each version is so different that it might be considered a different character in each game. CIGraphix (talk) 18:20, 23 September 2008 (UTC)
Cream not a major character?
Honestly, I don't see why she isn't. Of course, she hasn't been in the last few games, (The exception is Sonic Chronicles and Secret Rings) but she should still be important enough to have a page.
- Take it to the others. Go here, talk to them about it, not us. We ge no say in it anymore. They do. Skeletal SLJCOAAATR Soulsor 03:18, 18 October 2008 (UTC)
- Everyone gets a say in it, so don't make up things SLJ. Also, who is "we"? If you are referring to regular editors: they have a say in it, but it doesn't mean they control the article completely. RobJ1981 (talk) 06:20, 18 October 2008 (UTC)
- Calm down Rob. I simply meant that you guys at VG get more of a say as to what happens with articles. Skeletal SLJCOAAATR Soulsor 14:15, 18 October 2008 (UTC)
- This article is for recurring characters. Cream is a recurring character so she deserves a section here. Simple as that.Fairfieldfencer FFF 07:45, 18 October 2008 (UTC)
- Don't tell me to calm down, I'm perfectly calm. RobJ1981 (talk) 22:14, 19 October 2008 (UTC)
- Everyone gets a say in it, so don't make up things SLJ. Also, who is "we"? If you are referring to regular editors: they have a say in it, but it doesn't mean they control the article completely. RobJ1981 (talk) 06:20, 18 October 2008 (UTC)
Adding A Few More Characters?
Thanks to Chronicles, I was wondering, should we add Pachacamac? He does serve a minor role, and the games events role back on his doings. As well as adding Gizoids? Though, only Emerl has made multiple appearances (In the form of G-Mel in Advance 3) --Skeletal SLJCOAAATR Soulsor 03:51, 5 October 2008 (UTC)
Gemerl's / G-Mel's / G-Merl's only appearance was in Sonic Advance 3. It is NOT a rebuilt Emerl - it is rather an entirely new robot based on Emerl's design, Eggman's ultimate battle robot that could interface with his machines. It's basically an update of Eggman's Phi robots. 156.12.150.206 (talk) 16:47, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- Bzzt! Incorrect. Advance 3 clearly stated that Eggman rebuilt, and reprogramed the remains of Emerl, so, technically, it's the same character, just a different memory, and personally, just like Shadow. Skeletal SLJCOAAATR Soulsor 21:46, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
remaining merges
I support the existing merges up until now, including Babylon Rouges. It's led to a large good article, rather than a lot of articles that fail our policies and guidelines. There are only a few remaining merge proposals outstanding. The main question we should as is if there is significant coverage of the following characters in reliable third-party sources for any of the following topics:
If the answer to that is no, then a merge might be appropriate, if not deletion. Another article that's on the fence is Chao (Sonic the Hedgehog), which was previously nominated for deletion. The discussion was closed with no consensus because people weren't sure if it could be improved. But so far, nothing has happened. Can people find appropriate sources for this one?
Let's try to settle these last few merges, one way or the other. After a discussion, we should work removing the tags. The great news after all these merges is that we have one article with a lot of verified information, rather than a bunch of articles with speculation and original research. I think this could even be awarded a good article status in the long run, and work towards B-status in the short term. Randomran (talk) 22:36, 7 November 2008 (UTC)
- I already know for a FACT, that very little can be found for E-Series. I fully support a merge there. As for Chaotix, I believe a good amount can be found, though, I'm not too sure if it'll still be good enough. Chao, I believe, could also be merged. The article is absolutley disgusting, and can easily be covered in this one article. Skeletal SLJCOAAATR Soulsor 22:49, 7 November 2008 (UTC)
- I've gone ahead and merged the E-Series robots. When removing the speculation, OR, etc. there was little left to warrant an article. « ₣M₣ » 23:04, 9 November 2008 (UTC)
Good call on the e-series. We still have to figure out what to do with Chaotix and Chao (Sonic the Hedgehog) though. These articles have been around for a while and nobody has turned up reliable third-party sources. I'm not trying to rush you, but at the same time, you have to conclude that some articles just can't meet our standards right now. What do you think? Randomran (talk) 00:46, 10 November 2008 (UTC)
- I've just added a third-party for the Chaotix.Fairfieldfencer FFF 09:29, 10 November 2008 (UTC)
- A comic book is a primary source. A third-party source would be a reliable secondary source, like a journal, textbook, news report, review, preview ... etc. Randomran (talk) 19:47, 10 November 2008 (UTC)
- Oh, I thought that since the article focused on the game versions, a reference from an appearance in another universe would count as third-party.Fairfieldfencer FFF 20:07, 10 November 2008 (UTC)
- People sometimes use "third-party" as shorthand for "reliable secondary source that's independent of the subject". A secondary source is something that analyzes a primary source. (e.g.: how a scholar analyzes a movie, or how a journalist analyzes a speech from the President.) And the source has to be reliable (not just a random fan). And it has to be independent (e.g.: not some kind of officially commissioned report or press release or advertisement). Read WP:SECONDARY, and WP:SOURCES if you need more clarification. Randomran (talk) 20:53, 10 November 2008 (UTC)
- Oh, I thought that since the article focused on the game versions, a reference from an appearance in another universe would count as third-party.Fairfieldfencer FFF 20:07, 10 November 2008 (UTC)
- A comic book is a primary source. A third-party source would be a reliable secondary source, like a journal, textbook, news report, review, preview ... etc. Randomran (talk) 19:47, 10 November 2008 (UTC)
- WP:SS comes to mind, will the Chaotix article be too big to merge in the list? As for Chao, perhaps a series merge would be best. « ₣M₣ » 19:37, 10 November 2008 (UTC)
- Are you saying we should merge Chao to a target other than this page? Randomran (talk) 19:47, 10 November 2008 (UTC)
- No. I believe Chao should be merged here, while info about Chao Gardens, to the series. Chao have been recurring crwatures throughout the series, and have had a large part in some games, and one Chao (Cheese), has appeared in many games, and has had a bit of an impact on things. Chaotix will be difficult. I'm barely having time to even go online anymore if I had more time, I'd help. But, likely, a merge is needed. Out of curiosity, would it b good if we mentioned that Vector was actually a prototype character for Sonic 1, and Carmy was inspiried by a character in the Sonic manga? Outside info that Mighty has can help alot. But, I don't think it's enough to hold the article... Skeletal SLJCOAAATR Soulsor 23:18, 10 November 2008 (UTC)
- re: Chaotix, out of universe information would be really helpful. It would get you halfway to meriting a stand-alone article, for sure. The other half is if this information came from reliable third-party sources: some kind of review or preview that mentions the Chaotix. Really, you need a development and reception section that comes from reliable third-party sources. Randomran (talk) 23:49, 10 November 2008 (UTC)
- No. I believe Chao should be merged here, while info about Chao Gardens, to the series. Chao have been recurring crwatures throughout the series, and have had a large part in some games, and one Chao (Cheese), has appeared in many games, and has had a bit of an impact on things. Chaotix will be difficult. I'm barely having time to even go online anymore if I had more time, I'd help. But, likely, a merge is needed. Out of curiosity, would it b good if we mentioned that Vector was actually a prototype character for Sonic 1, and Carmy was inspiried by a character in the Sonic manga? Outside info that Mighty has can help alot. But, I don't think it's enough to hold the article... Skeletal SLJCOAAATR Soulsor 23:18, 10 November 2008 (UTC)
- Are you saying we should merge Chao to a target other than this page? Randomran (talk) 19:47, 10 November 2008 (UTC)
Metal Sonic Debut
Technically, if I'm not mistaken, Metal Sonic was also the mini boss you fight at the end of Sonic 2, right before the final robotnik confrontation in the Death Egg. This would make his debut not of Sonic CD, but Sonic 2. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.97.118.51 (talk) 07:20, 24 November 2008 (UTC)
- I think (and I can't believe I know this, shows how much I've been around this contentious article) that version was termed "Mecha Sonic". I'd thought it had its own section, actually, though I can't see it; might be in the history for someone to check. SynergyBlades (talk) 07:38, 24 November 2008 (UTC)
- Sonic 2 had Silver. CD had Metal. 3&K had Mecha. Skeletal SLJCOAAATR Soulsor 02:38, 25 November 2008 (UTC)
E-Series Edit
Zero from the game Sonic Adventure was not named E-100 Alpha. In the begining of Gamma's story, Eggman refers to Gamma as the second model in the E-Series. The first being E-101 Beta. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Chaos2000 (talk • contribs) 04:15, 8 December 2008 (UTC)