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| + | [[File:Lakehylialttp.png|thumb|A large body of water in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|a Link to the Past]]'']] |
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| + | '''Water''', the liquid all natural beings require to live, makes quite the normal, and frequent appearance in the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' franchise]], in many forms familiar to beings in real life. |
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| − | | header= [[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass]] — Failed: February 28, 2008 |
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| − | | content= This would be an informing and new article for newcomers. --[[User:Eponasowner|Eponasowner]] 19:18, 30 November 2007 (EST) |
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| − | # It's the newest Zelda game so I think people should know about it. --[[User:Bigrageous|Bigrageous]] 15:35, 22 December 2007 (EST) |
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| − | #Other than the fact that this has had only one vote in almost 3 months, I think the quality of the article is somewhat lacking (there are other better game articles), and it shouldn't be featured merely by virtue of PH being the newest game in the series. —[[User:Adam|Adam]] <sup>([[User talk:Adam|talk]])</sup> 13:11, 23 February 2008 (EST) |
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| − | #I would have thought a more interesting article for newcomers would be something like A Link to the Past or Ocarina of Time. --[[User:AmrasCalmacil|AmrasCalmacil]] 15:56, 24 February 2008 (EST) |
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| − | #I agree, though Phantom Hourglass is a great game for Zelda newcomers, the article lacks interesting content. [[User:Ika5263|Ika5263]] 23:57, 28 February 2008 (EST) |
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| + | === Shallow Water === |
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| + | Shallow water, under normal circumstances is not hazardous for Link. ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' and the majority of titles since, contained pools, puddles, and coastlines in which Link was free to splash through with no damaging effects. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', while in [[Minish Link|Minish form]], small collections of water were deadly for the [[Flippers]]-less hero. While in shallow water Link will retain his ability to use weapons, including bombs-which defuse in deeper waters. |
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| − | | header= [[Epona]] — Failed February 29, 2008 |
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| − | | content= A main part of the Zelda games, with a nicely set-out page and appropriate graphics. Should deserve a Feature. --[[User:Hero of Light|Beanie]] 23:47, 23 February 2008 (EST) |
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| − | #I love Epona, but in my opinion, this article isn't very well written. It doesn't deserve to be featured untill it get a good rewrite.--[[User:Link hero of light|Link hero of light]] 10:16, 24 February 2008 (EST) |
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| − | #It's a good article, but not great. And it doesn't cite any sources. —[[User:Adam|Adam]] <sup>([[User talk:Adam|talk]])</sup> 16:13, 29 February 2008 (EST) |
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| − | #I love Epona as well, but as you said it is not very well written. --[[User:Eponasowner|Claire]] 16:53, 29 February 2008 (EST) |
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| + | Link is also able to swoop an empty bottle through shallow waters and receive a fill of [[Bottled Water|water]], [[Forest Water]], [[Hot Spring Water]], [[Hot Spring Water#The Minish Cap|Mineral Water]], and possibly even a fish. |
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| − | | header= [[Helmaroc King]] — Failed March 10, 2008 |
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| − | | content= Cool boss should be featured --[[User:Trogdor|Trogdor]] 3:49 19 February 2008 (EST) |
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| − | #Is that really a good reason to be featured?<font color=red>''' (Unsigned vote by [[User:AmrasCalmacil|AmrasCalmacil]] - see rule 6 above)'''</font> |
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| − | #Short answer; no it's not! The article is average at best, and cites no sources. —[[User:Adam|Adam]] <sup>([[User talk:Adam|talk]])</sup> 11:20, 8 March 2008 (EST) |
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| − | #Uhh...yeaah....nowhere near as cool as most other bosses ''AND'' you didn't give a very good reason to ''why'' it should be featured. --ShadowLink45 |
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| − | #Well, no? It's a good length, but links to almost nothing else in the Wiki, needs quite a bit of re-writing, and, as mentioned, cites no sources. --[[User:Ando|Ando]] ''([[User talk:Ando|Talk]])'' 18:38, 10 March 2008 (EDT) |
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| + | === Poison Water === |
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| + | ==== ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' ==== |
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| − | | header= [[ReDead]] — Failed March 20, 2008 |
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| + | [[File:woodfall.png|thumb|Right|Purple Poison Water in the Woodfall area]] |
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| − | | content= The ReDead are classic "zombies" if you will. They have appeared in most games and are probably one of the creepiest creatures I've ever seen. --[[User:Zeldagirl93|Zeldagirl93]] 19:55, 1 March 2008 (EST) |
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| + | Poison water can be found in the some places at the [[Southern Swamp]] area, along with the [[Woodfall]] area, and in the Woodfall Temple. This causes damage to Link's health, but may be safely hopped across with [[Deku Link]]. |
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| + | ==== ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'' ==== |
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| − | #I like these enemies for years the redeads are a cool zombies<font color=red>''' (Unsigned vote by [[User:Lightningtom|Lightningtom]] - see rule 6 above)'''</font> |
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| + | Link may pass through poison water at the cost of losing Health. Poisoned water has appeared purple in color in [[The Swamp]] of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''. |
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| − | #Me too. These enemys are CREEPY as heck, yet so awesome. --ShadowLink45 |
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| + | ==== ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' ==== |
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| + | [[File:OOA - Polluted water.png|left|60px]] |
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| − | #I'm torn here, because the article is a very good article, but does not meet all the criteria for featured article status ''(namely, citing no sources)''. --[[User:Ando|Ando]] ''([[User talk:Ando|Talk]])'' 18:38, 10 March 2008 (EDT) |
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| + | The polluted [[Zora Seas]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' were green and lumpy until Link assisted the Great Fairy in cleansing them. If Link tries to swim through the polluted water, he will be injured and be pushed back. |
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| − | #I like the article, but I have to oppose because I HATE these enemies! Their screams freak me out completely! [[User:Ika5263|Ika5263]] 11:36, 20 March 2008 (EDT) |
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| − | #Just not quite good enough yet, I'm afraid. —[[User:Adam|Adam]] <sup>([[User talk:Adam|talk]])</sup> 14:19, 20 March 2008 (EDT) |
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| + | === Deep Water === |
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| + | Link encounters deep water in every ''Legend of Zelda'' release. Most of the titles allow Link to swim, usually immediately or after obtaining the [[Flippers]]. While swimming above the surface Link is unable to use any of his items or weapons. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'', and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', underwater swimming switches to a 2-D sidescrolling view and allows Link to make sword swipes. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', [[Iron Boots]] can be equipped to sink to the ground and select items such as the [[hookshot]] can be used. Staying underwater for prolonged periods of time requires a [[Zora Tunic]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', [[Zora Mask]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', and [[Zora Armor]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. [[Beaver Falls Race]] is a minigame directly related to swimming. |
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| − | | header= [[Octorok]] — Failed April 3, 2008 |
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| − | | content= Mainly for previously holding the perfect attendence award, pre-Twilight Princess. --[[User:AmrasCalmacil|AmrasCalmacil]] 15:53, 24 February 2008 (EST) |
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| − | #Great enemy, not-so-great article. To me, it's messy, disorganized, information-lite, and cites no sources. —[[User:Adam|Adam]] <sup>([[User talk:Adam|talk]])</sup> 11:20, 8 March 2008 (EST) |
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| − | #Has very little information and could be organized better. And no sources cited. --[[User:Ando|Ando]] ''([[User talk:Ando|Talk]])'' 18:38, 10 March 2008 (EDT) |
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| − | #This article is definitely not up to standards yet - and appearing in a Zelda game is not criteria... this is a Zelda wiki, of course it was in a bunch of Zelda games. --[[User:Jason|Jase]] 07:51, 3 April 2008 (EDT) |
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| + | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'', ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'', and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'', Link couldn't swim at all. |
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| − | | header= [[Volvagia]] — Failed April 3, 2008 |
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| − | | content= Definitely the best boss of the best game I've ever played. It's a very descriptive article of the whack-a-mole dragon. --[[User:Sk8torchic|Sk8torchic]] 4:21 7 March 2008 (EST) |
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| − | #I think it is a good article because this is a boss that people may be starting to forget about. Good t bring it back into memory. --[[User:Bigrageous|Bigrageous]] 23:45, 26 March 2008 (EDT) |
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| − | #I like this boss too, but the article's not up to scratch. Too short, and Volvagia features in only one game out of dozens! —[[User:Adam|Adam]] <sup>([[User talk:Adam|talk]])</sup> 11:20, 8 March 2008 (EST) |
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| − | #Well, the article's writing is a little weird to me, and the format's a little weird. Needs re-writing. --[[User:Ando|Ando]] ''([[User talk:Ando|Talk]])'' 18:38, 10 March 2008 (EDT) |
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| − | #Waaaaaay too short. I know we want quality over quantity, but this article's only got a couple paragraphs. ;) --[[User:Jason|Jase]] 07:49, 3 April 2008 (EDT) |
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| + | === Diving === |
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| + | Diving in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', ''Oracle of Ages'' and ''Oracle of Seasons'' was primarily used as a manner of avoiding hits from enemy Zoras. Occasionally there were hidden treasures, or caverns underwater. ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' features a unique item called the [[Mermaid's Suit]] that not only allowed him to swim faster, but in very deep waters. He can even dive underwater , turning his appearance into that of a mermaid. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', Link dove underwater by pressing the A button. By acquiring the [[Zora Scale#Silver Scale|Silver Scale]] or [[Scale#Golden Scale|Golden Scale]], he could dive even further. ''The Wind Waker'' Link was able to swim for a set time, and he couldn't dive. |
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| − | | header= [[Darknut]] — Failed April 3, 2008 |
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| − | | content= Just because it's a very interesting article, full of facts, different types of the enemy (example: Great Darknut), and very good and interesting info! It also talks about this enemy's past future, origin, and it gives just about every example about this enemy that there is, especially in the Twilight Princess paragraph. --[[User:Ika5263|Ika5263]] 18:14, 26 February 2008 (EST) |
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| − | #decent enough<font color=red>''' (Unsigned vote by [[User: Zoralink64|Zoralink64]] - see rule 6 above)'''</font> |
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| − | #This is a strange article for me, because the first half has very little info, whereas the second half is pretty good. Still needs link fixes, sources, amongst other small fixes --[[User:Ando|Ando]] ''([[User talk:Ando|Talk]])'' 18:38, 10 March 2008 (EDT) |
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| − | #If the first half was anywhere near as good as the second half, this would be featured article material. --[[User:Jason|Jase]] 07:51, 3 April 2008 (EDT) |
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| − | #Great in parts, but there are just too many incomplete sections for this to qualify for featured status. —[[User:Adam|Adam]] <sup>([[User talk:Adam|talk]])</sup> 12:23, 3 April 2008 (EDT) |
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| + | === Crossing Water === |
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| + | Other means of Link crossing deep water have been used as well. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'', Link could use a [[ladder]] to cross a single span of water, and a [[raft]] to float straight out from any of the docks. ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' returned the use of the raft, also floating it straight across with no means of steering it. The [[boots]] could be equipped to walk on the sea with minor paths of exploration. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', Link could obtain a raft from [[Cheval]]. This raft was completely controllable. A very large, old [[Turtle]] had been awoken in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' to transport Link to the [[Great Bay Temple]]. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', Link used a small sailboat, the [[King of Red Lions]] throughout the quest as his primary mode of transportation on the [[Great Sea]]. ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'' also relied heavily on a boat, or more accurately a steamship to travel. ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' and ''[[Link's Crossbow Training]]'' only temporarily used canoes. |
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| − | | header= [[Clawshot]] — Failed April 7, 2008 |
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| − | | content= One of the coolest and most unique items in the whole franchise. A descriptive article of my favorite incarnation of my favorite item, the hookshot. --[[User:Nittles|Nittles]] 17:15, 4 March 2008 (EST) |
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| + | {{ImageCaption|image=File:RaftArtwork.png|size=150px|align=right|caption=The Original [[Raft]]|captionalign=center}} |
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| + | === Rapids === |
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| − | #Cool item, but unfortunately the article is too short and cites no sources. Also, in the same way as Boomerang (a past featured article) this would need to be merged with all other variations (Hookshot, Longshot, Grappling Hook etc.) in order to qualify, and I don't feel that would be appropriate. —[[User:Adam|Adam]] <sup>([[User talk:Adam|talk]])</sup> 11:20, 8 March 2008 (EST) |
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| + | Link is at the mercy of Raging Rapids or strong currents. Although a modicum of control is maintainable. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', the currents of waterfalls and Zora's River served to speed up Link's swimming pace. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', Koholint Island featured a [[Rapids Ride]] minigame. |
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| − | #While I'm not sure about the article being too short, I will say that I agree with the problem of the article citing no sources, and I don't agree with some of the writing ''(inappropriate contractions, etc.)''. --[[User:Ando|Ando]] ''([[User talk:Ando|Talk]])'' 18:38, 10 March 2008 (EDT) |
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| − | #I agree with Adam, it needs to be merged with the other variations if it is to be featured. The opening statements could be flushed out a little more as well (unfortunately, I'm not much of an expert on TP). --[[User:Douken|Guy]] <sup>([[User talk:Douken|T]]{{!}}[[Special:Contributions/Douken|C]])</sup> 13:08, 7 April 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | | header= [[Gohma]] — Failed April 8, 2008 |
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| − | | content= Has been in the zelda series from the beginning so yeah--[[User:lom678|Lom678]] 6:54 16 February 2008 (EST) |
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| − | #For quite a while when I played Ocarina of Time, Gohma was my favourite boss. That may no longer be the case, but I do believe it deserves to be featured. --[[User:Yuvorias|Yuvorias]] 12:48, 19 March 2008 (EST) |
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| − | #This is a great article with lots of good info about a classic Zelda boss. --[[User:Seraphim|Seraphim]] 20:16, 23 March 2008 (EST) |
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| − | #This article tells you about all the different Gohma's through the games and she is the most recurring boss and one of the coolest at that (OOT's Gohma being my favourite)--[[User:Kresh64|Kresh64]] 16:44, 2 April 2008 (EDT) |
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| − | #A cool boss that's been featured and changed enough, and the article covers each form pretty well --[[User:Emeryn|Emeryn]] 14:54, 6 April 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #Gohma is one crazy boss. I really like her in Twilight Princess and she's been featured in the game since the very beginning. Gohmas' got my vote! --[[User:Zeldagirl93|Zeldagirl93]] 17:13 6 April 2008 (EST) |
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| − | # While it is a decent article, it fails to cite sources and is a little sloppy in some places. [[User:Adzma|Adzma]] 03:09, 20 March 2008 (EDT) |
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| − | # Like Adzma said, its organization could use work here and there. I'm fairly certain some of those sections (LA, FSA) could use a little more detail too. I wouldn't call it bad, but I wouldn't say it's worthy of being featured either. --[[User:Douken|Guy]] <sup>([[User talk:Douken|T]]{{!}}[[Special:Contributions/Douken|C]])</sup> 13:08, 7 April 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | # It's okay, yet dosen't cite sources and some of it could use more detail. --[[User:Seablue254|David]] <sup>([[User talk:Seablue254|T]] : [[Special:Contributions/Seablue254|C]])</sup> 23:06, 8 April 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | | header= [[Zora]] — May 3, 2008 |
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| − | | content= This race is one of the most important and reacurring LoZ races. They control the water that goes through Hyrule. They are also some of the most interesting characters in the game. They are very important if you ask me. I love the Zora. They are so important to the LoZ series it isn't even funny. They carry the most mystery and their forms are so awesome that I would love to learn more about them. They deserve their limelight moment. [[User:Zane|Zane]] <sup>([[User talk: Zane|talk]])</sup> 17:19, 14 April |
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| − | #I just think that Zoras are cool, they look so proud. --[[Olle93]] 22:35, 19 April |
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| − | #The Zora are a sophisticated cool looking race, In Ocarina of Time you help them and they help backso you can get the water spiritual stone. That's my vote. --[[User:Maggalo|Maggalo]] 19:22, 27 April 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #I think it needs a bit more information about the Zola from the original Legend of Zelda. There could be more information for the specific game descriptions. More about the possibly Rito theory with sources would be much better. (The Rito page has an entire section about the evolution theory yet the Zora page has a simple sentence). This is a decent article, but I think the standard for a featured article needs to be raised and I don't think this is quite, 'complete' for it to be available. [[User:Mases|Mases]] 16:13, 28 April 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #The article is too brief. It should be expanded. It just skims over the material without giving enough information. There is much more information that can be added. As it is, this article is incomplete. Not up to the standards of a featured article.--[[User:Matt|Matt]] 17:45, 2 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #They're an awesome race, Zoras. Still, we need more information in some of the sections before it can be featured. --[[User:Yuvorias|Yuvorias]], 11:02, 3 May 2008 (EST) |
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| − | | content= A very simple enemy with detailed descriptions. Article has several official sources as well artwork and screenshots. Something different than the more known typical featured items. [[User:Mases|Mases]] 19:27, 27 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #Although your improvements to this article are impressive, I have to say no. This article could serve as a model for improving articles about similar enemies. Then it will be only one out of many. This has happened with other featured articles before. Also, it is still quite brief by featured article standards. There is not a whole lot more information that can be put into it.--[[User:Matt|Matt]] 20:27, 27 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | # It's a little bit short. Gels really don't really have much to speak for. I want the little, unknown things of the Zelda universe to become featured articles, yes, but there isn't enough info about these.--[[User:Rdnckj258|Rdnckj258]] 20:33, 27 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | # I have to agree with Matt on this one. Usually, we don't feature articles that are 1 of many. (P.S. I'm not putting you down or anything, keep up the good work, man!) --[[User:Seablue254|Seablue254]] 20:38, 27 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | | header= [[Outset Island]] — Failed June 28, 2008 |
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| − | #Bleargh...pretty average, I have to say. Plus, no references, just a references category... --[[User:Yuvorias|Yuvorias]], 16:09, 28 June 2008 (EST) |
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| − | #Yeah, pretty average, but longer than most. Again, no references,and it's not quite organized right.--[[User:Rdnckj258|Rdnckj258]] 16:09, 28 June 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #Too short by far and is mainly composed of images. Also, when nominating, could we please at least add a signature and date stamp? Thanks. {{:User:Adam/sig}}16:11, 28 June 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | | header= [[Twilight Realm]] — Failed July 16, 2008 |
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| − | | content= This article thoroughly explains Twilight and it's many facets. --[[User:Pawtamus]], 10:00, 15 July 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #I really like this article. Since I've been here, this article has caught my I the most. --[[User:Gluemann267|Gluemann267]] |
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| − | #It may not have references and it may be quite short, but I believe that this mystical Twilight Realm is a key point in Twilight Princess and their would be no storyine without Twilight. This article is short, sweet, and to the point, and yet, it is very informative. --[[User:GrIntellectual|weyes Ise]] |
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| − | #Not long enough. Not enough sources. Not that interesting. Not formated correctly. Not that important. Not a chance of being featured.{{:User:Matt/sig|~}} <span style="color:#C0C0C0;">06:57, July 16, 2008 (UTC)</span> |
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| − | #No sources. {{:User:Seablue254/sig}} 12:47, 16 July 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #Not a single reference, it's all one big section, and despite that it's short. {{:User:Ando/sig}} 13:12, 16 July 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | | header= [[Medli]] — August 7, 2008 |
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| − | | content= A really good article with lots of refrences.--[[User:Link hero of light|Link hero of light]] 17:46, 26 April 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #<s>This article has lot of references and it deserves the place.</s>{{unsign|Molgeratwinmold99}} |
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| − | #Alright, fine. I'm not going to waste my July vote, so I'll cast it for Medli. It's about as long as it's going to get without becoming tedious. --[[User:Yuvorias|Felicia's Champion]], 16:29, 16 July 2008 (EST) |
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| − | #Hmm... This article doesn't have a lot of references. It '''is''' mostly references. It is much too short to be a featured article.--[[User:Matt|Matt]] 13:20, 6 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #I agree, the article is short and not very detailed and a '''ton''' of references[[User:Thingermerjigger|Poe]] 23:21, 30 July 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #Yeah, I'm afraid this doesn't really cut it. And with only one valid (but half-hearted) positive vote in it's favour in more than three months, it's clearly never going to make it! {{:User:Adam/sig}} 20:49, 7 August 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | | header= [[Tetraforce]] — Failed September 15, 2008 |
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| − | | content= i know its non-canon but its such a good article. well written and overall a perfect article. best on this whole site! remember the whole idea is to pick a well written article. it never said it was canon-exclusive. even fallen sage if its written well. some of you may be missing the point. NOBODY said it had to be canon. forget canon. this is a great article. im suprised im the only one who picked this.[[User:Dragonstetraforce|Dragonstetraforce]] 23:10, 7 September 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #No, its fan-made, a rumor theory thing. i dont think it should be nominated. [[User:Luroberto|Luroberto]] |
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| − | #I concur, the Tetraforce theory is non-canon and should therefore not be a main article. Even though it is well written and all, there are still other articles that should get first priority. [[User:Angmar|Angmar]] |
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| − | #The fact of the matter is, that this '''''theory''''' has no place in Zelda, other than fan-made rumours. [[Tetraforce#Officialy|According to Shigeru and Nintendo]], it does not exist, so why feature something that doesn't exist? And if you want another reason, some of the sections are very short, three lines or less. No sources either, which immediately prevents it from being featured. Plus, it's just not appealing to look at, with a single ''tiny'' image of the [[Hylian Shield]]. At best, we should give this a mention on the [[Triforce]] page, which is already featured. --[[User:Yuvorias|Felicia's Champion]] 21:52, 15 September 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | | content= Link's trademark Tunic has stayed with him for ages, and there are many variations that are stated clearly here. --[[User:Ingo|Ingo]] 07:36, 25 October 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #The tunic is his main clothing were would he be without it, and the different colors are an added bonus.--[[User:HeroOfTime6|HeroOfTime6]] 10:00, 1 November 2008 |
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| − | #The tunic was used in ALL of the video games. It is something new and would be a good choice.--[[User:HeroOfTheWinds10|HeroOfTheWinds10]] 19:43, 7 November 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #The Tunic would make a very interesting subject, because it never has the same explanation in any two games. Since I've only played ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', I'd like to know the other ways Link aquires the Tunic.--[[User:Marbro|Marbro]] 22:38, 9 November 2008 |
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| − | #Each of the sections are too brief. There is a great deal of information that could be added to it. It needs some expansion before it can be featured.{{:User:Matt/sig|~}} <span style="color:#C0C0C0;">03:09, November 2, 2008 (UTC)</span> |
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| − | #An interesting nomination, but as Matt says, it would need great expansion before it could be considered feature-worthy. Also, the dreaded "you" appears in this article... --[[User:Yuvorias|Felicia's Champion]] 03:33, 2 November 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | # I don't see how this article would be even interesting to feature. But, that is beside the point. The article is too brief (I see I'm not the first to point this out), I just can't see a whole article on this. {{:User:Mandi/sig}} 05:56, 11 November 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | what would hyrule be without its castle?[[User:Dragonstetraforce|Dragonstetraforce]] 16:02, 21 September 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | # I agree, Hyrule Castle has been in many of the games and is where you face off with Ganondorf at the end of some games. The article is well written and lengthy and it would make a great featured article. --[[User:Kresh64|Kresh64]] 22:42, 2 October 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | # So do I, Hyrule Castle is the very symbol of Castle Town, like the Clock Tower to Clock Town.-[[User:Jedi|Jedi]] 10:34, 5 November 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #Definitely. I always liked Hyrule Castle because you did something really cool there - i.e, sneaking past the guards in OOT; fighting the Moblins and Darknuts in Wind Waker; and it was the final dungeon in Twilight Princess. -[[User:Zelda45|Zelda45]] 17:50, 9 November 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | # Second, It is the shiz! [[User:zacharyk88|zacharyk88]] 21:14, 17 November 2008 |
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| − | #Uhh... What? The only votes so far seem to be about Hyrule Castle itself, not this article. Though a couple sections are impressively written, others almost seem like stubs. It's missing citations in important places as well. --[[User:Douken|Douken]] 05:47, 19 November 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #Yep. This article could be featured. But not now. It needs more expansion. And, above all else, sources! We can't feature something with only one source.{{:User:Matt/sig|~}} <span style="color:#C0C0C0;">05:52, November 19, 2008 (UTC)</span> |
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| − | #The one source this article has isn't even about Hyrule Castle directly...it's about Link's destiny. Sources before any featuring, I say! --[[User:Yuvorias|Felicia's Champion]] 05:55, 19 November 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | | header= [[Temple of Time]] - Failed January 3, 2009 |
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| − | This awesome spectacle should be featured. Its really important to Zelda game history. Especially in Ocarina of Time. I think the informational sections are long enough, and it has great pictures of the outside and inside of the Temple itself. The Temple of Time needs its ''time'' to shine.--[[User:HeroOfTime6|HeroOfTime6]] 23:35, 21 November 2008 (UTC) |
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| + | An environmental hazard found in 3D versions of Seas, [[Warping#The Wind Waker|cyclones]] serve to dislocate Link and his craft. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', Link was able to defeat [[Cyclos]] for the ability to [[Ballad of Gales|call down]] his own cyclones and use it for [[warping]]. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'', cyclones were much less disruptive and only spun Linebeck's ship around a few times before dropping. These cyclones could be destroyed with [[cannon]] blasts. |
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| − | # Agreed. It was really incredible in both Ocarina of Time, where Link made his long sleep; and Twilight Princess, where it was a really good dungeon and the first place Darknuts appeared. -[[User:Zelda45|Zelda45]] 15:24, 22 November 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #I agree as well. very nice place, link is hotttttt--[[User:ILoVeSaSuSkE|ILoVeSaSuSkE]] 15:54, 24 November 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #The Temple of Time is a really good level. In OoT, it was a place of epicness. Two huge rooms ensure that this is a sacred place. A large praising room (It would appear) and the huge room that houses the Master Sword through an indestructable door. The Twilight Princess temple looks like an actual dungeon, not a place of worship. [[User:Petman1325|Petman1325]] 19:59, 24 November 2008 |
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| − | #The Temple of Time is not only a very important place in OoT and TP but is also very cool. It has my vote.--[[User:HeroOfTheWinds10|HeroOfTheWinds10]] 19:43, 1 December 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #This article has a great spread I would be proud to have this be my first vote on ZW.--[[User:Makar11|Makar11]] 20:03, 1 December 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #A well organized and descriptive page, very hard to come by. It's a very important landmark of the series and '''definitely''' important enough to be featured{{:User:Steven/sig}} 20:49, 1 December 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | # The Temple of Time is probably the most important Temple in the Zelda series, there is always something important there when it is featured in a game. So it wins my vote this time and I loved the music there in OOT, so mysterious.--[[User:Kresh64|Kresh64]] 22:57, 1 December 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #Yes, it is very descriptive and it does have a important part in two games. And as the article says "one of Hyrule's most ancient edifices." Defiantly should be featured--[[User:SenselessAura|SenselessAura]] 03:01, 5 December 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #The article is simple, but well written. It is interesting to look at the differences between the temple in Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess. There is a good combination of the old and the new and I think it is worthy of being featured. [[User:DawnPrincess|DawnPrincess]] 15:36, 18 December 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | # <s>It doesn't have enough sources for me to vote for it. It's a fairly decent article otherwise, but I cannot vote for an article without proper citations.--[[User:Rdnckj258|Rdnckj258]] 17:36, 22 November 2008 (UTC)</s> |
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| − | #*Vote retracted by voter. {{:User:Ando/sig}} 01:58, 14 December 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #People have a tendency to study what they already know, and the temple of time is known to pretty much any Zelda fan. However, a less well-known subject would be more informing. --[[User:Eponasowner|Claire]] 22:55, 13 December 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #Yes the Temple of Time itself is awesome. But we're not voting on the Temple of Time. We're voting on the article. The article is not impressive at all. It just seems mediocre and average. Nothing in it stands out. It is small and not even close to most of out other featured articles.{{:User:Matt/sig|~}} <span style="color:#C0C0C0;">10:46, December 14, 2008 (UTC)</span> |
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| − | # Despite that fact that it is a very informative topic, it is to well known. No doubt people already know a lot about this topic, and there is no need to feature it. --[[User:Prince Deity|Prince Deity]] 21:12, 3 January 2009 (UTC) |
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| + | Another water related hazard which duals as a warping method, whirlpools appear on the surface of waters. First appearing in '[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', once Link had the ability to swim, the [[Whirlpool Waterway]]s were useful to warp around [[Hyrule]]. Whirlpools in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' were impassable. And whirlpools only showed up in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' as Link was fighting [[Big Octo]]s. |
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| − | *Okey, I really can't go either way with this one. That's not the point, how is voter 2 valid? If anyone has a good reason, I'll totally lay off. {{:User:Mandi/sig}} 14:21, 30 November 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | **Ando and I talked a bit about it. It is valid from what I gathered. But his closing sentence was not appropriate. So he should not randomly insert it anymore.{{:User:Matt/sig|~}} <span style="color:#C0C0C0;">15:40, November 30, 2008 (UTC)</span> |
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| − | *What about opposition 1 does the article really not have enough sources?--[[User:HeroOfTime6|HeroOfTime6]] 17:39, 30 November 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | **We've already asked Rdnckj258 about that. We're waiting for a response.{{:User:Matt/sig|~}} <span style="color:#C0C0C0;">18:45, November 30, 2008 (UTC)</span> |
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| − | ***Okey, I'll lay off :P {{:User:Mandi/sig}} 18:11, 30 November 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | *The opposition regarding the lack of sources was added when there was only about two references on the entire page. The reference list has expanded since. I've contacted the user about possibly retracting the vote now, but I haven't gotten a response back. If we hit three oppositions with no response, I'll likely just negate the vote anyway as there really isn't much more to be added. {{:User:Ando/sig}} 18:50, 30 November 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | *I've rescinded my opposition, but I'm not really openly supporting it. The citation additions made it a better article than it was when I added my opposition (there were a total of 3 citations at that time, not nearly enough to warrant FA status.)--[[User:Rdnckj258|Rdnckj258]] 23:00, 2 December 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | **Votes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 all seem to be voting for the Temple itself, and not the article. Didn't we agree that this is not allowed? Or did I miss something? --[[User:Yuvorias|Felicia's Champion]] 08:09, 5 December 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | ***It peeves me too. But we do not have any guidelines set up here. So we technically can't do anything.{{:User:Matt/sig|~}} <span style="color:#C0C0C0;">08:13, December 5, 2008 (UTC)</span> |
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| − | ****I'm beginning to think that we need to add guidelines for EVERYTHING - support / opposition, article / picture. We'll discuss this and hopefully have something up by tonight. {{:User:Ando/sig}} 17:49, 5 December 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | | header= [[Kafei]] - Failed February 23, 2009 |
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| − | | content=At first, mysterious, masked child. Possessing the strength of a man(see manga). Way faster than Normal Link. Tragic story and a main part of the best side-quest ever. Features of a Shiekah. A subtle cameo in Animal Crossing. A playable character!!! |
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| − | Kafei '''needs''' to be featured, he is, while small to the Zelda universe in general, a large part of Majora's Mask. [[User:Zapdemon|Zapdemon]] 01:24, 5 November 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #<s>Amazing side-quest with romantic and courageous storyline</s>{{Unsign|Dekuta}} |
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| − | #Kafei is a less-known character, so reading about him would interest visitors. On the other hand, any Zelda player who has picked up a controller already knows at least enough about the temple of time to at least search for it.--[[User:Eponasowner|Claire]] 22:50, 13 December 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #The article meets the criteria -- it is lengthy, yet detailed, containing all information available on Kafei from the one game in which he was found. There is nothing wrong with the article itself. [[User:Ancblue52|Ancblue52]] 15:53, 14 December 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | # In a word, yes. This character is not only little known about, but the page has a lot of information. I'm all for making this the featured article. --[[User:Prince Deity|Prince Deity]] 21:11, 3 January 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | # Yes, this is definitely good content to feature. He is home to one of Zelda's greatest sidequests, so many people would read it for the sake of nostalgia. And the actual article is very nice, even if there are a few slightly weak areas. [[User:Twilight Wolfo|Twilight Wolfo]] 13:55, 6 January 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | # It is just a great side-quset, and I think it deserves notoriety.[[User:TheOracle|TheOracle]] 18:49, 13 February 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | #Though the character would make a great featured article, I find the content lacking. Some sections are only a sentence long, such as the Sun Mask says see Couples Mask. I think the page needs to be elaborated on before obtaining featured status. It should be almost complete within itself, and though giving links to other pages, it should give details to suffice in relation to Kafei. I don't see this yet! {{:User:Melchizedek/sig}} 11:12, 25 December 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | #i) The article is actually really quite short, just with a lot of padding. ii) Most of the sections are stubs, other than the intro and "Daily Schedule" (which overlaps too much with the content in [[Reuniting Kafei and Anju]]) iii) NO REFERENCES - seriously, we cannot feature something without a single reference (I'd say this makes vote 3 above invalid) iv) Another invalid, subject-based nomination - seriously, we need to get some detailed guidelines up at [[Help:Featured Content]]. {{:User:Adam/sig}} 09:18, 17 January 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | #Too short, no references (unless you count those two sites as references). This article needs much more work before it's worthy of being featured. --[[User:Yuvorias|Felicia's Champion]] 08:57, 23 February 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | I guess that's 3 opposition votes. Too bad. {{:User:Alter/sig}} 18:48, 23 February 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | | content=I believe that Rauru is very worthy of receiving featured article status. Although it is a bit short, it is very well-written and thorough. It properly sources it's information, and the images are of high-quality. This page needs your vote! {{:User:Alter/sig}} 21:23, 23 February 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | # I think that Rauru is great he helps link. --[[User:Link6767|Link6767]] 23:31, 28 March 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | #This is very small page. The references alone make up nearly a third of the page. It is way too brief to be featured.{{:User:Matt/sig|~}} 23:34, March 28, 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | # Yes. It is quite short. Reference section is longer than the actual page. Not long enough to be featured.{{:User:Mandi/sig}} 23:50, 28 March 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | # The page is rather short. I don't think something this short on information should be featured. →[[User:Kochjr|Kochjr]] 21:03, 12 April 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | | header= [[Tingle]] - Failed December 18, 2009 |
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| − | This article is very lengthy and well-written, and has plenty of images, all of which are nicely placed. There are also several sources. I think this would make a great featured article, seeing as how many people have contributed to (and vandalized) it. {{:User:Alter/sig}} 03:18, 1 October 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | #Nothing against Tingle, I love the guy. I think the article overall just isn't as informative as it could be. There is very little information on the Tingle's own games, which to me isn't acceptable even though they never made it stateside. Not only that, I can't help but feel certain areas of the article are underwritten, and it may be do to the general distaste for the character (that is, people not really wanting to work on this article as much as others). I may need to give this piece some personal loving, but I just don't think it's ready. Maybe next month. [[User:Nathan|Nathanial Rumphol-Janc]] 07:12, 22 October 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | #I believe Nathan has voiced my opinion, as well.{{:User:Neo/sig}} 21:17, 22 November 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | #To me, what is presented in this article is written well, but it is lacking. Many points are skimmed over, and as has been mentioned, it has significant holes in the sections on Tingle specific games. There are subtitled sections with barely one or two lines, and some single sentence paragraphs. The overall formatting is not yet worthy of featuring yet, with much blank space. It isn't ready yet. {{:User:Melchizedek/sig}} 11:13, 18 December 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | #I agree with you all. When I nominated it, I just looked at the amount of content, how well-written it was, the refs, and the images, but not how much it covered in total. I'll work on it some more at a later time. {{:User:Alter/sig}} <span style="color: #FFFFFF;">19:09, December 18, 2009 (UTC)</span> |
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| − | The [[Sheikah]] article is one of the crown jewels of the Zelda Wiki. Not only is almost every sentence properly referenced, the article's flow is suave ''and'' it covers all its bases - from theories to in-game detail. The enticing placement of pictures (and there are a good bunch of them), and the article's easy-to-follow structure make it an role model for all other race articles. This article is fantastic! {{User:Cipriano 119/sig}} 09:15, 14 November 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | # We put in a lot of time and effort on it, but it did turn out very nice in the end. We also had contributions from several editors, and that made the project all the more fruitful. [[User:Christopher|Link87]] 16:48, 14 November 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | # I might be a bit biased because I worked on this one, but it is a very high-quality article. [[User:Ganondorfdude11|Ganondorfdude11]] 19:16, 14 November 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | #Looks good to me. The writing style actually made the page interesting. I like the big words here and there. +1 {{:User:Alter/sig}} 00:27, November 19, 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | #As I was working on some of the references, I noticed that pretty much every single sentence has something to do with the Sheikah, and it is written very nicely. Really great article! [[User:Dany36|Dany36]] 06:01, 16 December 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | #After the recent work done to this page, I fully give my support. --[[User:Xizor|Xizor]] 13:37, 7 February 2010 (UTC) |
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| − | #This article might look good because of the overall arrangement of images and content however, the writing style is not appropriate for an encyclopedia. It is...more reminiscent of fan fiction. When I read this article, I feel like I'm reading the same thing over and over again. It's somewhat redundant. It could be cut down considerably just by taking out the redundancies.{{:User:Mandi/sig}} 06:42, December 29, 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | #Even with all the reductions and cuts the article reads way too much like a story. With overly elaborate wording, unnecessary statements and phrases, over-dramatization. This article needs a total rewrite before it could really be featured.{{:User:Matt/sig|~}} 18:37, February 14, 2010 (UTC) |
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| − | #I'm not sure this article is ready for Featured status yet. While it's apparent a lot of effort and hard work has been put into the article, it feels longwinded and there are some basic writing errors that inhibit it's flow (3 sentences starting with the word "after" in a 5 sentence paragraph, for example). There's also some assumptions made about the entire race based on the few people we meet who represent them (The Sheikah are a warrior race? All of them? Really? Where did it say that?). It just... while all the information inside is cool, now that all the contributions have been made it needs to be rewritten, it needs to be polished. It's too storylike, and not encyclopedic enough, as has been pointed out. I think that's the major flaw. {{:User:Embyr 75/sig}} 02:25, 10 May 2010 (UTC) |
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| − | # I must say Alter, that's the most supportive sounding opposition vote I've ever seen. I suggest you either reword it to make workable opposing points, or consider if you placed that in the right section ;) {{:User:Axiomist/sig}} 00:47, 19 November 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | #Fixed it for him. ;) [[User:Christopher|Link87]] 01:41, 19 November 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | #Heh heh... I meant to do that... PUT IT BACK!!! lol Good catch. I mighta killed that nomination or something. {{:User:Alter/sig}} 02:39, November 19, 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | *I take offense at the criticisms levied by the opposition, as it was carefully written and has been edited by other editors to remove "redundancies". The page took a lot of work and effort to create and was a team effort, and there is nothing wrong with the writing style according to others who have read it. However, considering the critic, bias is not to be unexpected as the critic has a history of unwarranted criticism. [[User:Christopher|Link87]] 06:49, 29 December 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | **Firstly it was only one opposition vote. It was my opinion to which I am freely entitled to. I apologize that you take offense over my criticism of this article, however, I cannot help that it, in my opinion, is not up to feature status. As for your claim of "bias", I am sorry to inform you that there was no bias in my decision to oppose this article. My vote was decided after reading the article in its entirety.{{:User:Mandi/sig}} 18:05, December 29, 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | :::Oh, right, and the unwarranted block of last night was so indicative of no bias?? The real intent is obvious here. However, it's as you say one negative vote that is untrue in its accusations in my view. And if you read it you would have given examples to show that, and none appeared. So sorry, but I'm not buying if that's what you were hoping. Still, I will let others that have more relevance judge the article's merit for themselves. [[User:Christopher|Link87]] 18:19, 29 December 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | *The block was due to your harassment in the chat and your failure to ever compromise with anyone ;){{:User:Mandi/sig}} 18:49, December 29, 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | :Actually, if memory serves me right, you were the one harassing me when I stated my disagreement with you here, calling names and such. It's there for all to see. And obviously it was not in your authority to block for things unrelated to the wiki ;) [[User:Christopher|Link87]] 18:56, 29 December 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | ::This argument stops here. Everyone is entitled to their own vote, and Mandi's opposing vote is as per the guidelines. It should not concern you so deeply Chris. The article is not your personal project and it still has a fair shot at a featured article. The featured system is made to be fair, and if one negative vote is made for smite, that will not affect its chances. It is best just to leave it and see how it goes. {{:User:Melchizedek/sig}} 23:06, 29 December 2009 (UTC) |
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| − | :::Nobody, not me or anybody, said it was my "personal project", it was a team effort that is being falsely besmirched as "fan fiction", and I will not stand by and let all of our efforts be smeared without a proper defense. I agree the argument ends here, but we're all entitled to our opinions as I said and my opinion of said opposing vote is it is based in ulterior motives. End of story. [[User:Christopher|Link87]] 23:10, 29 December 2009 (UTC) |
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Revision as of 21:45, 23 September 2010
A large body of water in a Link to the Past
Water, the liquid all natural beings require to live, makes quite the normal, and frequent appearance in the Zelda franchise, in many forms familiar to beings in real life.
Shallow Water
Shallow water, under normal circumstances is not hazardous for Link. A Link to the Past and the majority of titles since, contained pools, puddles, and coastlines in which Link was free to splash through with no damaging effects. In The Minish Cap, while in Minish form, small collections of water were deadly for the Flippers-less hero. While in shallow water Link will retain his ability to use weapons, including bombs-which defuse in deeper waters.
Link is also able to swoop an empty bottle through shallow waters and receive a fill of water, Forest Water, Hot Spring Water, Mineral Water, and possibly even a fish.
Poison Water
Majora's Mask
Purple Poison Water in the Woodfall area
Poison water can be found in the some places at the Southern Swamp area, along with the Woodfall area, and in the Woodfall Temple. This causes damage to Link's health, but may be safely hopped across with Deku Link.
Four Swords Adventures
Link may pass through poison water at the cost of losing Health. Poisoned water has appeared purple in color in The Swamp of Four Swords Adventures.
Oracle of Ages
The polluted Zora Seas in Oracle of Ages were green and lumpy until Link assisted the Great Fairy in cleansing them. If Link tries to swim through the polluted water, he will be injured and be pushed back.
Deep Water
Link encounters deep water in every Legend of Zelda release. Most of the titles allow Link to swim, usually immediately or after obtaining the Flippers. While swimming above the surface Link is unable to use any of his items or weapons. In Link's Awakening, Oracle of Ages, Oracle of Seasons, and Four Swords Adventures, underwater swimming switches to a 2-D sidescrolling view and allows Link to make sword swipes. In Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess, Iron Boots can be equipped to sink to the ground and select items such as the hookshot can be used. Staying underwater for prolonged periods of time requires a Zora Tunic in Ocarina of Time, Zora Mask in Majora's Mask, and Zora Armor in Twilight Princess. Beaver Falls Race is a minigame directly related to swimming.
In The Legend of Zelda, The Adventure of Link, and Phantom Hourglass, Link couldn't swim at all.
Diving
Diving in Link's Awakening, Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons was primarily used as a manner of avoiding hits from enemy Zoras. Occasionally there were hidden treasures, or caverns underwater. Oracle of Ages features a unique item called the Mermaid's Suit that not only allowed him to swim faster, but in very deep waters. He can even dive underwater , turning his appearance into that of a mermaid. In Ocarina of Time, Link dove underwater by pressing the A button. By acquiring the Silver Scale or Golden Scale, he could dive even further. The Wind Waker Link was able to swim for a set time, and he couldn't dive.
Crossing Water
Other means of Link crossing deep water have been used as well. In The Legend of Zelda, Link could use a ladder to cross a single span of water, and a raft to float straight out from any of the docks. The Adventure of Link returned the use of the raft, also floating it straight across with no means of steering it. The boots could be equipped to walk on the sea with minor paths of exploration. In Oracle of Ages, Link could obtain a raft from Cheval. This raft was completely controllable. A very large, old Turtle had been awoken in Majora's Mask to transport Link to the Great Bay Temple. In The Wind Waker, Link used a small sailboat, the King of Red Lions throughout the quest as his primary mode of transportation on the Great Sea. Phantom Hourglass also relied heavily on a boat, or more accurately a steamship to travel. Twilight Princess and Link's Crossbow Training only temporarily used canoes.
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The Original Raft
Rapids
Link is at the mercy of Raging Rapids or strong currents. Although a modicum of control is maintainable. In Ocarina of Time, the currents of waterfalls and Zora's River served to speed up Link's swimming pace. In Link's Awakening, Koholint Island featured a Rapids Ride minigame.
Cyclones
An environmental hazard found in 3D versions of Seas, cyclones serve to dislocate Link and his craft. In The Wind Waker, Link was able to defeat Cyclos for the ability to call down his own cyclones and use it for warping. In Phantom Hourglass, cyclones were much less disruptive and only spun Linebeck's ship around a few times before dropping. These cyclones could be destroyed with cannon blasts.
Whirlpools
Another water related hazard which duals as a warping method, whirlpools appear on the surface of waters. First appearing in 'A Link to the Past, once Link had the ability to swim, the Whirlpool Waterways were useful to warp around Hyrule. Whirlpools in Oracle of Ages were impassable. And whirlpools only showed up in The Wind Waker as Link was fighting Big Octos.