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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.
  
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;
#* '''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;
#* '''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]];
#* '''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;
#* '''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;
#* '''well-connected''': by&mdash;
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#* '''well-connected''':
#** linking to all relevant articles; and
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#** by linking to all relevant articles;
#** linking to reliable outside sources where appropriate.
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#** by linking to reliable outside sources where appropriate.
  
 
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* [[Administrator]]
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* [[2Fort]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/2Fort|blurb]])</small>
* [[Ambushing]]
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* [[Administrator]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Administrator|blurb]])</small>
* [[Backstab]]
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* [[Ambushing]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Ambushing|blurb]])</small>
* [[Buff Banner]]
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* [[Backstab]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Backstab|blurb]])</small>
* [[Cloak]]
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* [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Bonk! Atomic Punch|blurb]])</small>
* [[Crafting]]
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* [[Buff Banner]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Buff Banner|blurb]])</small>
* [[Critical Hit]]
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* [[Cloak]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Cloak|blurb]])</small>
* [[Dalokohs Bar]]
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* [[Comics]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Comics|blurb]])</small>
* [[Dispenser]]
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* [[ConTracker]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/ConTracker|blurb]])</small>
* [[Dynamite pack]]
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* [[Cosmetic items]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Cosmetic items|blurb]])</small>
* [[Engineer]]
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* [[Crafting]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Crafting|blurb]])</small>
* [[Eyelander]]
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* [[Critical hits]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Critical hits|blurb]])</small>
* [[Gang Garrison 2]]
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* [[Dalokohs Bar]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Dalokohs Bar|blurb]])</small>
* [[Gibs]]
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* [[Decorated]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Decorated|blurb]])</small>
* [[Hadouken]]
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* [[Dispenser]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Dispenser|blurb]])</small>
* [[Hats]]
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* [[Duck Journal]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Duck Journal|blurb]])</small>
* [[Heavy]]
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* [[Dynamite Pack]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Dynamite Pack|blurb]])</small>
* [[Hydro]]
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* [[Engineer Update]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Engineer Update|blurb]])</small>
* [[Jarate]]
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* [[Engineer]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Engineer|blurb]])</small>
* [[Ludmila]]  
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* [[Eyelander]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Eyelander|blurb]])</small>
* [[List of game modes]]
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* [[First Annual Saxxy Awards]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/First Annual Saxxy Awards|blurb]])</small>
* [[Medic]]  
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* [[Gang Garrison 2]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Gang Garrison 2|blurb]])</small>
* [[RED]]
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* [[Gibs]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Gibs|blurb]])</small>
* [[Saxton Hale]]
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* [[Gunslinger]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Gunslinger|blurb]])</small>
* [[Sentry Gun]]
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* [[Hadouken]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Hadouken|blurb]])</small>
* [[Sniper]]
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* [[Haunted Hallowe'en Special]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Haunted Hallowe'en Special|blurb]])</small>
* [[Spy]]
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* [[Heavy]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Heavy|blurb]])</small>
* [[Taunts]]
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* [[Hydro]] <small>([[Template:FeaturedArticle/article/Hydro|blurb]])</small>
* [[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 ==
To nominate an article&mdash;
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To nominate an article:
  
# Ensure that the article meets the [[#Criteria|criteria]];
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# Ensure that the article meets the [[#Criteria|criteria]].
# 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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== [[BLU]] ==
== [[Game Modes]] ==
 
 
 
Informative with a lot of pictures and a good layout. Also explains a lot to any new players checking out this Wiki. --[[User:Firestorm|<font color="#FF6600"><tt><big><u>'''Firestorm'''</u></big></tt></font>]]&nbsp;{{mod}}&nbsp;[[File:User Firestorm Nuke Sig.jpg]] 20:06, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
 
: {{C|Support}} It is indeed informative, and it would definitely help newer users to get used to the game modes, and help them understand how things are done and played. [[User:Renaman|Renaman]] 14:00, 20 November 2010 (UTC)
 
: {{C|Support}} Sounds perfectly good for a featured article. [[User:Mortis|Mortis]] 17:53, 23 December 2010 (UTC)
 
: {{C|Support}} Very well written. --[[User:SandeProElite|SandeProElite]] 10:38, 1 March 2011 (UTC)
 
: {{C|Support}} Well written, excellent supporting images, important subject matter. — [[File:User Ten19 Hexagon.png|18px|link=User:Ten19]] <span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%; font-color:black;"><b>[[User:Ten19|<font style="color:black;">Ten19</font>]]</b> <font size="-2">&#91;[[User talk:Ten19|<font color="black">T</font>]]|[[Special:Contributions/Ten19|<font color="black">C</font>]]&#93;</font></span> 06:50, 2 March 2011 (UTC)
 
 
 
<small>([[User_talk:Netshroud|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Netshroud|contribs]])</small> 09:46, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
 
 
 
== [[Hydro]] ==
 
 
 
i nominate tc_hydro a well written article explaining to the best of it's ability what this mode is about using video pictures and well organized sections on top of that the map's unique well thought out game mode needs to be recognized[[User:Ares5566|Ares5566]] 02:51, 8 November 2010 (UTC)
 
: {{c|Support}} I also feel it is a substantial and well written articles. It has plenty of pictures and videos, and it is intricate without being hard to read.[[User:Kevschow|Kevschow]] 02:25, 8 December 2010 (UTC)(I'd swear i had the tildes. Sorry)
 
: {{c|Support}} I've always liked the map, and it would be good to help users to find new things to try out. Also, to the user above, please mark your posts with four tildes before posting. [[User:Renaman|Renaman]] 14:02, 20 November 2010 (UTC)
 
: {{c|Support}} One of the best maps in the game. High quality, and definitely deserves to be featured. [[User:Mortis|Mortis]] 14:09, 20 January 2011 (UTC)
 
:: {{C|Support}} Very nice --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 19:19, 12 May 2011 (UTC)
 
 
 
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== [[Walkway]] ==
 
 
 
I'd like to bring tr_walkway to the light. I think it would be a nice article to feature on the front page to users who are curious about TF2. It could use some more information, but it's a consideration. [[User:TechnetiumG|TechnetiumG]] 23:20, 7 January 2011 (UTC)
 
:{{C|oppose}}: The article itself doesn't really offer any interesting information that deserves to be highlighted. This is probably because there really isn't a whole lot to Walkway, other than it being a community-made training map. I think that the official blog highlight was enough. --[[User:Ten19|Ten19]] 05:44, 10 January 2011 (UTC)
 
:{{C|Nope}}: It's too short. [[User:SandeProElite|SandeProElite]] 09:14, 7 July 2011 (PDT)
 
 
 
== Headless Horseless Horseman ==
 
 
 
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>
 
: 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)
 
 
 
== [[Wrangler]] ==
 
 
 
I nominate the Wrangler page, because it's awesome.
 
 
 
[[User:Hilarious Pill|Hilarious Pill]] 11:40, 20 February 2011 (UTC)
 
 
 
: {{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)
 
: {{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:
 
'TF2 Professor';text-shadow:#e3e3e3 1px 1px 0px;"><b>Epic</b></span>]] [[User:EpicEric|<span style="color:#B8383B;font-size:23px;font-family:
 
'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)
 
:{{c|Support}} FEATURE THIS BAD BOY! --[[User:Stevoisiak|Stevoisiak]] 18:09, 20 March 2011 (UTC)
 
::{{C|Support}} Well-formatted, I like it --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 19:19, 12 May 2011 (UTC)
 
:{{C|Neutral}} I see nothing wrong with it, but nothing really exceptional either. Still, I don't mind giving Engie love at all.
 
:  {{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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== [[Team Fortress Classic]]  ==
 
 
 
Considering that the majority of TF2 players haven't even heard of Team Fortress Classic, why not feature it? While the article IS a little short, it is an interesting read. --[[User:Stevoisiak|Stevoisiak]] 21:28, 26 March 2011 (UTC)
 
 
 
:Yeah i agree with Stevosiak because Tfc is just an amazing game, without it there would be no tf2. [[User:Awesomesauce|THE3STOOGES]] 21:50, 2 April 2011 (UTC)
 
 
 
::{{C|Support}} I was going to nominate the [[Main Page (Classic)]] when the entire classic became a little more complete. But, I suppose that TFC would make a great page also, to show where the TF2 empire came from. [[User:K-Mac|K-Mac]][[File:Tfccivilian_thumb.png|25px]] <small>([[User talk:K-Mac|Talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/K-Mac|Contrib]])</small> 18:21, 3 April 2011 (UTC)
 
:::{{C|Support}} Put This In! [[User:Awesomesauce|THE3STOOGES]] 00:16, 19 April 2011 (UTC)
 
::::{{C|Support}} It's always good to know the origin of a game you know and enjoy. Not only that but I found it a really informative article about Team Fortress and what it was like.'''<span style="font-family:aharoni; font-size:110%; font-style:italic;">[[File:RED Überneedle.png|42px|link=User:Lexar]] - <span style="text-decoration:underline">[[User:Lexar|Lexar]]</span> - <span style="text-decoration:underline">[[User talk:Lexar|talk]]</span></span>''' 08:27, 1 May 2011 (UTC)
 
::::{{C|Support}} I also agree, it would be nice to see the page about the game that gave us TF fans many hours of enjoyment (and still does) back before the Source engine started to take shape. [[User:BaconIsTasty|BaconIsTasty]] 9:34, June 16 2011 (UTC)
 
 
 
== [[Disguise]] ==
 
 
 
Seems like a very informative article to me, and is easy to read.  Should it be featured? [[User:SnowCanary|SnowCanary]] 21:59, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
 
: {{C|Support}} Seems good --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 19:19, 12 May 2011 (UTC)
 
:: {{C|Disagree}} It's surely well written, but shouldn't we give the Spy a little break? The Backstab article was featured 'bout a month ago... [[User:Deveen|<span style="text-shadow:blue 0px 0px 0px;font-size:13px;font-family: Tf2 Build"><font color="olive">Deveen]]</font></span>  <span style="font-size:10px;font-weight:bold;font-family: helvetica"><font color="black"><nowiki>[</nowiki>[[User_talk:Deveen|T]]<nowiki>][</nowiki>[[Special:Contributions/Deveen|C]]<nowiki>]</nowiki></font></span> 18:49, 25 May 2011 (UTC)
 
:::{{C|Comment}} Just because this has seen support and has been nominated, does not mean that it will be featured next, just that it is added to the list of articles that may be featured in the future --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 19:20, 25 May 2011 (UTC)
 
 
 
== [[Team Fortress 2: Brotherhood of Arms]] ==
 
 
 
It's a pretty informative article that shows people what TF2 could of been. '''''<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]])''''' 08:02, 9 May 2011 (UTC)
 
: {{C|Disagree}} Not really applicable at all --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 19:19, 12 May 2011 (UTC)
 
: {{C|Disagree}} Very low quality. Must be impoved to get even "not bad" status. [[User:SiPlus|SiPlus]] 10:52, 19 May 2011 (UTC)
 
:: {{C|Comment}} Also some info in the article is related to ''[[Valve's Team Fortress]]'', not to ''Brotherhood of Arms''. [[User:SiPlus|SiPlus]] 11:27, 25 May 2011 (UTC)
 
 
 
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== [[2fort]] ==
 
 
 
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)
 
 
 
:{{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)
 
::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)
 
:::::{{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:
 
'Trebuchet MS';text-shadow:#e3e3e3 1px 1px 0px;"><b>Epic</b></span>]] [[User:EpicEric|<span style="color:#B8383B;font-size:15px;font-family:
 
'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)
 
{{C|Support}} Well formatted, looks good --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 19:19, 12 May 2011 (UTC)
 
:{{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)
 
:{{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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== [[Saxton Hale]] ==
 
{{c|SUPPORT}} think we should have saxton hale as the featured article because its well laid out,complete and just looks nice.Plus Who doesn't like Saxton Hale? [[User:Awesomesauce|THE3STOOGES]] 00:13, 11 May 2011 (UTC)
 
:It's already been featured. {{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> 00:14, 11 May 2011 (UTC)
 
{{c|Nope}} This has been featured already. Locked. {{n}} [[File:Duel_RED.png|link=User:EpicEric|20px|sub]] [[User:EpicEric|<span style="color:#5885A2;font-size:15px;font-family:
 
'Trebuchet MS';text-shadow:#e3e3e3 1px 1px 0px;"><b>Epic</b></span>]] [[User:EpicEric|<span style="color:#B8383B;font-size:15px;font-family:
 
'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> 00:17, 11 May 2011 (UTC)
 
 
 
== [[Critical hits]] ==
 
 
 
This article is informative, includes images and charts, examples, links, adequate trivia, correct information, among other qualities. It certainly deserves to be featured. {{n}} [[File:Duel_RED.png|link=User:EpicEric|20px|sub]] [[User:EpicEric|<span style="color:#5885A2;font-size:15px;font-family:
 
'Trebuchet MS';text-shadow:#e3e3e3 1px 1px 0px;"><b>Epic</b></span>]] [[User:EpicEric|<span style="color:#B8383B;font-size:15px;font-family:
 
'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> 00:23, 11 May 2011 (UTC)
 
:I agree. The information on how crits work is enough to get it in alone. '''''<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]])''''' 00:26, 11 May 2011 (UTC)
 
:{{c|Support}}. It's a cool article and meets the criteria. {{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> 00:27, 11 May 2011 (UTC)
 
:: {{c|YES!}} Yeah Criticals hit page looks great,Put it in. [[User:Awesomesauce|THE3STOOGES]] 00:34, 11 May 2011 (UTC)
 
::: {{C|Support}} Yep, lookin' good! --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 19:19, 12 May 2011 (UTC)
 
:::: {{C|Support}} That ''Special Cases'' section looks like a box packed with all kinds of information until you stop and read it. I think this is pretty much the only issue, and it's not actually a problem. IMO the whole article is brilliant. And there are graphics - you can always trust those graphics! =] [[User:Deveen|<span style="text-shadow:blue 0px 0px 0px;font-size:13px;font-family: Tf2 Build"><font color="olive">Deveen]]</font></span>  <span style="font-size:10px;font-weight:bold;font-family: helvetica"><font color="black"><nowiki>[</nowiki>[[User_talk:Deveen|T]]<nowiki>][</nowiki>[[Special:Contributions/Deveen|C]]<nowiki>]</nowiki></font></span> 19:06, 25 May 2011 (UTC)
 
{{c|Done}} [[Critical hits]] is now featured! {{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}} 17:29, 4 July 2011 (PDT)
 
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== [[Valve's Team Fortress]] ==
 
 
 
Just nominating. [[User:SiPlus|SiPlus]] 16:13, 24 May 2011 (UTC)
 
:{{C|Disagree}} Not really relevant --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 15:46, 13 June 2011 (UTC)
 
  
== [[Companies]] ==
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I Nominate This Article With Reasons Standing Are:
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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)
  
It's a bit short, and offers little more than a gallery of pretty pictures at the moment, but it's really one of my favorite articles. Links off to several weapons, maps, and classes. There's also a link to the posters article, which has those calenders on it. You know the ones. [[User:SilverHammer|SilverHammer]] 20:02, 26 May 2011 (UTC)
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:{{c|Support|Hoog support}} How the BLU article didn't get into featured article? How pootis happen? Hoog support [[User:TheGuy299|TheGuy299]] 04:05, 24 December 2012 (PST)
:{{C|Disagree}} While nice, it really doesn't have much relevance. -{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 15:46, 13 June 2011 (UTC)
 
  
== [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]] ==
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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)
  
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|Support}} Pootis! Pootis see this good. Pootis agree! Pootis! [[User:Tiagoquix|Tiagoquix]] ([[User talk:Tiagoquix|talk]]) 12:51, 5 November 2022 (UTC)
  
:{{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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== [[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)
== [[Medic]] ==
 
  
On top of being a well filled-out article, it's also currently relevant. Community's a-buzz with talk of a Medic update. Whether it comes or not, people will still be interested. It's odd how many people you come across who don't know that Medic's from Stuttgart. [[User:SilverHammer|SilverHammer]] 07:24, 9 June 2011 (UTC)
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: {{c|update|On hold}}. Need demo videos. — [[User:Tark|<span style="font-weight:bold;color: #5BC236">Tark</span>]] 13:00, 11 February 2022 (UTC)
: {{C|Support}} Will probably feature this if/when Meet the Medic comes out, if that sounds good to everyone else! --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 15:46, 13 June 2011 (UTC)
 
: {{C|Support}} Running off what Firestorm said, I totally agree. So just a prediction, this will probably be Featured Article by the 21st. [[User:TheTimesAndQueriesOfMyAss|TheTimesAndQueriesOfMyAss]] 07:38, 20 June 2011 (UTC)
 
{{C|Update}} [[Medic]] is now our featured article!<br /> — [[User:Minip|<span style = "font-weight: bold;">minip</span>]] 03:10, 22 June 2011 (UTC)
 
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== [[Item quality]] ==
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== [[Scout]] ==
  
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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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.
: {{C|Support}} A good article to feature in the future --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 14:47, 16 June 2011 (UTC)
 
  
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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:
== [[Taunts]] ==
 
  
Informative and well written. --[[User:Picard|Picard]] <sup>[[User talk:Picard|talk]]</sup> 21:40, 15 June 2011 (UTC)
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* The Scout article follows the same format and contains all the comprehensive information one would expect.
: {{C|Support}} Agreed --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 14:47, 16 June 2011 (UTC)
 
: {{C|Support}} Definitely, an article thats interesting, informative, well written and up to date. '''<span style="font-family:aharoni; font-size:110%; font-style:italic;">[[File:RED Überneedle.png|42px|link=User:Lexar]] - <span style="text-decoration:underline">[[User:Lexar|Lexar]]</span> - <span style="text-decoration:underline">[[User talk:Lexar|talk]]</span></span>''' 10:10, 19 June 2011 (UTC)
 
: {{C|Support}} Agreed, very good article and informative. {{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> 20:54, 20 June 2011 (UTC)
 
: Nice! --[[User:SilverHammer|SilverHammer]] 22:07, 4 August 2011 (PDT)
 
{{C|Done|Featured!}} {{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}} 10:11, 5 August 2011 (PDT)
 
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== [[Meet the Team]] ==
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* It's well written, properly styled and very much a stable page.
  
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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* It has all the expected referential and informational media, which has been used in an appropriate manner.
:{{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)
 
:{{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)
 
: {{C|Neutral}} Er. --[[User:SilverHammer|SilverHammer]] 22:12, 1 August 2011 (PDT)
 
:{{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)
 
  
== [[Sandvich]] ==
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* And finally, it's well-linked to various categories and pages around the wiki.
  
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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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)
:{{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)
 
:{{c|Support}} Very well written and has a lot of good information. [[User:SandeProElite|SandeProElite]] 09:13, 7 July 2011 (PDT)
 
: {{C|Nom}} That means yes. --[[User:SilverHammer|SilverHammer]] 22:12, 1 August 2011 (PDT)
 
  
== [[Comics]] ==
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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)
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)
 
: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)
 
  
== Dr. Grordbort's Victory Pack ==
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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)
  
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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:{{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)
:{{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)
 
:{{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)
 
  
== [[Medieval_Mode]] ==
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:{{Pro}} Yes! [[User:Tiagoquix|Tiagoquix]] ([[User talk:Tiagoquix|talk]]) 16:47, 4 February 2023 (UTC)
  
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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:{{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)
:{{c|Support}} Good article, very well written and informative. [[User:PhantomLimb|PhantomLimb]] 18:06, 27 July 2011 (PDT)
 
:{{C|Support}} A surprisingly well done article. The number of chat replacements is simply priceless --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 08:13, 9 August 2011 (PDT)
 
  
== [[Trading]] ==
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== [[Demoman]] ==
  
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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Nominating this page separately to Scout just in case opinions differ, but will largely be following the same line of reasoning.
:{{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)
 
: {{C|Support}} Agreed, could be helpful to new users --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 08:13, 9 August 2011 (PDT)
 
: {{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)
 
: {{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)
 
  
== [[Holiday cards]] ==
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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.  
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)
 
:{{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)
 
:{{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)
 
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)
 
::{{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)
 
  
== [[First Annual Saxxy Awards]] ==
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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:
  
I think that this is worthy of being nominated for a Featured Article because:
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* The Demoman article follows the same format and contains all the comprehensive information one would expect.
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- It is formatted well.
 
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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.
 
  
Edit: it is now signed :)
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* It's well written, properly styled and very much a stable page.
  
--[[User:Legodudeguy|What Up?]] 12:56, 8 August 2011 (PDT)
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* It has all the expected referential and informational media, which has been used in an appropriate manner.
  
:{{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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* And finally, it's well-linked to various categories and pages around the wiki.
:{{C|Support}} Looks good, very nice to have all the links to the videos --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 08:13, 9 August 2011 (PDT)
 
== [[Patches]] ==
 
  
I think this article should be nominated for Featured Article because:  
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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)
  
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, 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)
  
2. Compared with the TF2 Blog, this page gives a more direct way to access information.
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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)
  
--[[User:Legodudeguy|What Up?]] 12:56, 8 August 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}} 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)
  
:{{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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== [[Beaten and Bruised]] ==
  
== [[Über Update]] ==
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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'''<br>
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<br>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)
  
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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:{{c|x|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|x|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)
  
:{{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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== [[Eureka Effect]] ==
:{{C|Comment}} Nice, but not terribly exciting. Will consider for future Feature --{{User:Firestorm/sig}} 08:13, 9 August 2011 (PDT)
 
  
== Cow Mangler 5000 ==
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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.
  
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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My reasons to nominate this article are the following:
  
: {{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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* The article is well written
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* Gives players useful information about the weapon
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* The media used is very informative and is properly made, as expected
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* Introduce the weapon to newer players
  
== [[ÜberCharge]] ==
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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.
  
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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== [[Hightower]] ==
  
Edit: Signed it.[[User:Triscuitable|Triscuitable]] 02:09, 13 August 2011 (PDT)
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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]].
: {{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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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

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)

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. YossefTalk 17:15, 5 November 2022 (UTC)
Pictogram plus.png  Gramps also supports this. YossefTalk 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)

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. YossefTalk 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)

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 cross.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 cross.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)

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.

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.


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