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Character Discussion Guidelines
E3 2013 Update: Now that we know that Super Smash Bros. U and Super Smash Bros. 3D (my beta names for the new games) are in development, some updates have been made to my guidelines thread. Please read the updated guidelines before continuing.
1: Introduction
The Super Smash Bros. U/3D Character Discussion forum is used to discuss about characters who have either been confirmed, were in past Smash Bros. installments, or could be potential newcomers. Users can decide to speculate about certain characters, certain franchises, and even input character polls here.
However, there are some key notes that all users need to be aware of.
2: Roster Prediction Display Thread
The Roster Prediction Display Thread is used as a place to show off any rosters that the users have made. Each user is permitted to make "1" post in this thread, and that post alone will be his/her roster showcase.
The thread is NOT to be used for roster discussions, but another thread covers all that.
3: Roster Discussion Thread
Last year, we did have an official Roster Discussion Thread. However, it was shut down indefinitely for constant off-topic discussions, which is NOT the Roster Discussion Thread's purpose.
However, a new Roster Prediction Discussion Thread has been made in an attempt to start over fresh. This thread's purpose is to simply discuss about each others' rosters, and is the main thread to use when commenting about the rosters from the Roster Prediction Display Thread.
If any roster discussion posts are found in the Roster Prediction Display Thread, please report to the staff, and we'll move the post to its proper location.
2/9 Update: The Smash 4 staff has closed down the second Roster Discussion Thread in an attempt to start over fresh. The third revision, now known simply as the Official Character Discussion Thread, serves as the new place to discuss characters and roster inputs.
Just like with the second revision, please report to the staff whenever the thread shows signs of any derailment.
4: Character Discussion Threads
Making character discussions is the biggest part of this forum. Users can create threads to support certain characters, and speculate how they'd work out. The threads can also apply to a certain franchise, and cover all the characters from that very franchise.
However, character threads should try to be well developed, which include not only an image of the character, but also his/her backstory, possible movesets, and possible playstyles.
The next set of rulings need to be taken into account too...
5: Duplicate Threads
Making duplicate threads is heavily frowned upon in this forum. Because of this, the next post on this thread gives users a list of which characters already have their own thread.
Basically, when a character thread has been made, that should be the thread that everyone uses. However, users can always ask to take control of the thread, whenever the thread needs to be majorly improved.
If a duplicate thread is spotted, it'll either be locked or merged, depending on its quality level.
6: Flame War Potential Threads
While this forum is designed to discuss about the characters, you should refrain yourselves from making threads that could lead to flame wars. This especially includes anti-support threads; threads where people discuss about what characters should NOT be in the game.
If any threads are leading to a flame war, please report them to the staff.
7: Joke Threads
Making character threads for joke purposes is not advisable here. Whenever you make a character thread, it should be greatly detailed whenever possible. Therefore, making a thread just to say that you want someone is not good enough, and such messages should be left in the roster discussion thread.
If any joke threads are found, please contact the staff.
8: Video Game Characters Only
Character threads should be restricted only to characters who have originated from video games. This includes any 1st party, 2nd party, and 3rd party character, but ONLY if they've had some history with Nintendo.
A special thread was made specially to display characters who pretty much have no chance of being in the Super Smash Bros. series whatsoever, which includes 3rd party characters who never appeared on any Nintendo consoles, and characters from 4th party media; 4th party characters are characters whose origins did not come from video games (Ex.: DC Universe).
9: Character Debate Threads
If anyone makes any character debate threads, it's highly recommended that the debates are kept clean. If a debate gets way out of hand, it'll risk getting locked.
10: Veteran Characters
A sub-forum exists, which has threads for all the veteran fighters from the past Super Smash Bros. installments. If you want to make discussions involving the veteran fighters, you need to go to the Unconfirmed Smash Veterans forum, and head to the character thread that you want to discuss about.
11: Confirmed Characters
Now that we have some confirmed characters, each confirmed character has his/her very own sub-forum. All topics involving the confirmed characters belong in their respective sub-forum; for instance, all threads relating to Mario belong in the Mario sub-forum.
If any threads involving the confirmed characters are seen outside of their sub-forum, please contact the staff, and we'll move the threads to their proper location.
12: Off-Topic Clutter
The following info is extremely important. Never ever derail character threads with off-topic conversations. We typically have a very specific thread for such conversations, and as such, any off-topic conversations should be kept in those very locations.
If anyone begins to derail any character threads, please contact the staff, and we'll try to resolve the matter as much as possible.
13: Conclusions
By following these guidelines, we hope that the character discussion will be kept as clean as it can be. Have fun posting, but be highly judgmental as well, as this forum uses the exact same general rules as anywhere else.
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