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-| 2 = These guidelines are still under discussion
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-| 3 = Notability guidelines for community topics are still under discussion and a final decision has not yet been reached.
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-{{hatnote|This page is about Team Fortress Wiki Policy regarding notability of Community topics covered by this wiki. For the main page of Team Fortress Wiki Policies, see [[Team Fortress Wiki:Policies]].}}
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-{{hatnote|See [[Team Fortress Wiki:Community topics notability assessment project]].}}
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-* ''[[Team Fortress Wiki|Usefulness]]'' and ''notability'' are the gatekeepers for admissibility of topics to the [[w:Wikipedia:What is an article?#Namespace|main namespace]] of Team Fortress Wiki.
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-* This applies equally to Community topics ([[Custom maps]], [[:Category:Mods|Mods]], [[:Category:Community events|Community events]], etc.). Such topics must be sufficiently ''notable'' for inclusion in the main namespace, as discussed in the policies below.
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-* Many Community topics [[:Category:Topics covered better by other wikis|are best covered by other sources]] and are not covered within this Wiki. In those cases, Team Fortress Wiki will only provide direction to those sources.
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-'''Community topics''' are pages about notable content related to the [[Team Fortress series|''Team Fortress'' series]] but not directly published by [[Valve]].
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-Because the [[Team Fortress Wiki]] is treated as a reliable source of useful information by players, all new page additions are subject to review by [[Help:Group rights|staff]] and any other editors to ensure that they meet minimum quality standards. This includes official Valve-published content, but ''Community topics'' are particularly scrutinized due to past issues with such pages.
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-A significant amount of ''TF2'' playtime is spent on [[Server Browser|Community servers]] where players are likely to encounter many [[w:Mod (video games)|modifications]] and related content installed. Therefore, our aim with these pages is to find a balance between documentation that is useful to players but with notability requirements strict enough that it doesn't devolve into an all-inclusive sprawl or allow opportunities for spamming, self-publishing, or self-promotion. Content that has a known presence and user base in the community is preferred and should be prioritized.
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-''To maintain this standard of quality and avoid moderator actions'', please ensure that the topic of your page meets the general guidelines outlined above and within the content-specific sections below. If staff find a page related to a community topic that doesn't satisfy these guidelines, they may create a talk page section asking you to join the [[Help:IRC|IRC channel]] to coordinate edits. Or ask for clarification and request edits to make it fit the community topic guidelines. Otherwise, the page may be moved to a subpage of your User space without a redirect. Please note that due to the inherent difficulties of deciding notability with certainty, the problem might be as simple as lack of significant community presence and demonstrated user base.
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-'''Community topics covered ''encyclopedically'' by this Wiki<br/>''when notable'' and subject to policy restrictions''':
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-* Mods
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-* Community events (competitions, charities)
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-* Custom maps
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-* Custom MvM missions/campaigns
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-'''Community topics ''not'' covered by this Wiki''':<br/>
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-* Community websites (see [[Team_Fortress_Wiki:Policies#Community_websites|Policy]])
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-* Custom cosmetics/weapon (see [[#Mods|Mods]])
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-* Workshop collections/Fan updates
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-* Map assets
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-== General rules ==
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-As with ''any'' article, incompleteness, poor grammar, inconsistent formatting, and other quality issues are ''completely separate'' issues from notability — low quality is ''not'' a reason to tag for non-notability. All notable topic pages with quality issues can and should be fixed by normal editing. ''Severely'' underdeveloped pages may be moved by authors or custodians to User <u>sandboxes</u> until improved to at least stub quality. Similarly, there is no requirement that any stub be completed; some Valve map pages languished as stubs for years.
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-''Please do not [[w:Wikipedia:Reliable_sources#Self-published_sources_(online_and_paper)|self-publish]].''. Generally, to neutrally reinforce notability, a Community topic page should not be written by anyone who developed the subject of the page or with any other personal connection to the production of the topic.
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-''Notability is forever.'' Once a topic is notable, it is notable indefinitely; even if a topic can no longer be found hosted in the Community, or by Valve (e.g., [[Asteroid]]), it still retains its notability.
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-== Mod notability ==
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-{{see also|Category:Mods}}
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-A '''Mod''' is a Community modification of a ''Team Fortress'' series game, which is distributed and hosted only by Community servers.  ''[[Team Fortress]]'' itself was a mod of another game.
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-As a factor for notability, a mod may only be noted and granted an article if it meets all of the following criteria:
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-*'''Running on multiple servers''': The mod in question must be shown to be in use on multiple servers, run by different entities (meaning that if there are a half-dozen servers being run by one group or person, it doesn't count). These servers also have to show a reasonable amount of player activity, and not simply be empty all the time. If a mod is truly notable in the community, then players will request that server admins run the mod and/or plugin, and it will see reasonable activity onthose servers.
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-*'''Discussion among the community''': Discussion of the mod must extend beyond the thread announcing its creation and development. It must be shown that the mod is actively discussed by multiple users over multiple communities, in order to illustrate its popularity among players.
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-*'''Reported in game media (blogs, YouTube, etc)''': A very good marker of popularity is if a prominent YouTuber uploads a video of gameplay of the mod, or a popular Twitch streamer plays it (with or without fans/subscribers is acceptable). Simply showcasing the mod over the course of a few videos and a few personalities is proof enough of trending popularity; it does not have to be multiple videos over a consistent time period.
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-<span style="color:red">''However'', a Mod page on this Wiki '''must not serve as the website for the Mod'''; the "creators/owners" of the Mod have the responsibility of supporting the Mod online as necessary.</span>
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-=== Total conversions ===
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-'''Total conversion''' mods are quite a rare case, and are seen more so as individual games rather Mods of any ''Team Fortress'' game; and as such, are [[:Category:Topics covered better by other wikis|better off documented on their own wiki]]. What would be considered a total conversion would be:
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-* A mod that completely changes the play style or art style of the game, to the point where it is unrecognizable as a ''Team Fortress'' game.
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-* The mod is dependent on third-party [[w:Software repository|software repository]] clients for downloading assets.
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-=== Variant games ===
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-'''Variant games''' or '''fan games''' are such complete conversions that they are in fact their own games and cannot be played except outside of any ''Team Fortress'' game. There is a large variety of ''Team Fortress''-inspired/fan games; it is simply not relevant for the Wiki to document their presence and they are [[:Category:Topics covered better by other wikis|better covered by their own wiki]]. This does '''not''' include topics that are ''covered better by other wikis or sites'' that were published by Valve, such as [[Garry's Mod]] and [[Counter-Strike]], or part of a Valve game promotion such as [[Deus Ex: Human Revolution]].
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-== Community event notability ==
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-{{see also|Category:Community events}}
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-'''Community events''' are significant, higher-profile events sponsored by organizations other than Valve, such as content competitions, special server activities, charities, tournaments, campaigns, or tours. Community events have been a source of many custom maps, items, and other content that have been [[Patches|added]] to the game. However, Community events can be significant areas of activity in their own right, rivaling the popularity of some activities on official servers.
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-Community events will only be granted an article if they meet the following criteria:
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-* '''Promotion by Valve''': Promoted through [[blog|blog posts]], [https://www.teamfortress.com/?tab=news news], and/or [[Promotional_items|promotional]] items.
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-** '''Promoted as a TF2 Event''': As part of the Steam Library update, Valve introduced a way for developers to prominently [[steamworksdoc:marketing/event_tools/event_examples|display important game events]] through the Steam Library. This should not be confused with regular announcements mirrored from the blog's news section.
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-* '''Running multiple event servers'''
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-* '''Significant participation''': Player count, players earning rewards.
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-* '''Perpetual event''': Event content is still used after event ended (e.g., maps, mechanics, etc).
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-* '''Not region-limited''': Available to players worldwide.
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-Coverage of Community events should be no more than ''encyclopedic'' and should ''not perform the functions of the host's webpage''. To ensure historical records are not lost, coverage should start from Valve's announcement and continue beyond the event. The article should:
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-* ... include ''at least as much linkage'' to important information and resources for the event as the Valve announcement does (e.g.,  Valve’s announcement of [https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=83043 Operation: Digital Directive] provided no less than 6 links into the host’s website).
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-* … include {{botignore|updates}} for important changes in the event, such as calendar extensions or rule changes.
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-* … include event outcomes, such as participation numbers, achievement levels, contest winners, and charity donations.
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-* … include navigation to similar past events run by the present host and other past hosts as relevant.
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-== Custom map notability ==
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-{{see also|Category:Custom maps}}
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-Examples of classes of notable Custom maps:
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-* Original Custom maps ''before'' modification into event maps for Valve (e.g., [[Rumble]]).
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-* Winning/Placing maps in Community competitions recognized by Valve (e.g., [[Fusion]])
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-* Historically influential ''and'' popular Custom maps (e.g., [[Achievement Idle]])
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-* Maps from a successful and notable Community event
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-<span style="color:maroon">''Conversely, a Custom map that was never used in an event, never entered into a notable competition, never used to make any map added to the game, never really played much, never influenced gameplay, ''and'' never really noticed by the Community is probably not notable.</span>
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-'''[[Custom maps]]''' are maps created within the Community for play with patched and/or modded versions of ''Team Fortress'', ''Team Fortress Classic'', and ''Team Fortress 2''. Many Custom maps are incomplete or amateurish, but several have become popular on Community servers or have significantly influenced game play within the official game. Some Custom maps have eventually been included in the game by Valve as Community maps. ''As is the case with any other type of Community topic'', Custom map articles must conform to all policies and styles applicable to official map articles.
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-As a factor for notability, a Custom map may only be noted and granted an article if ...:
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-* '''The map is the "original version"''': A Custom map that was later modified for and patched into a Valve Event is often considered notable on this basis alone (for example, [[Fifthcurve]]).
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-* '''The map has seen significant use''': Popularity counts for notability, as measured by player count, multiple server occupation at least during peak hours (several Valve maps on Valve servers go unoccupied, even in peak hours.)
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-* '''The map was used in a notable Community event that vetted its quality''': Winning or placing in a judged competition supports notability.
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-* '''The map's use rivaled Valve servers''': Custom maps with multiple variants that recently or historically ''collectively'' rival the popularity of some of Valve's maps, even if not highly finished (e.g., [[Achievement Idle]] in all of its variants); such may receive a single article broadly covering the variants.
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-* '''The map originated or particularly promoted new Community activities''': Certain Custom maps that created or supported popular new Community activities definitely rivaled some Valve game modes, ''especially when including many derivative variants in the consideration''. Examples: [[Achievement Idle]] ([[Idling|Idling maps]]), [[Walkway]] ([[Training]] maps), [[Trade Plaza]] ([[Trading|Trading]] maps), etc.  A particular factor is whether the Wiki has reason to mention the map in a main namespace article, at least in relation to the type of activity.
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-* '''The map was "history making"''': These are maps that were notable for introducing significant mods, Community activities, or official modes (for example, trading, [[Surfing]], etc.) (singly or collected as appropriate).
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-* '''Perpetual event''': If the Custom map was part of a Community event, its notability is especially supported when it is/was hosted on Community servers not associated with the original event (that is, independent Community use continued after the event).
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-* The following are difficult to assess but may support notability:
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-** '''Reported in game media (blogs, YouTube, etc)'''
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-** '''Discussion among the Community'''
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-''*Note: It is not necessary that a map meet all or even many criteria to be considered notable enough for a page, since some criteria are mutually exclusive and a few others overlap. Neither should the ''notability'' assessment consider the completeness or style of the map's article — ''article quality'' is subject to other policies''.
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-The following  <span style="color:red">'''''do not'''''</span> count for notability:
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-* "<span style="color:red">This is a really good map.</span>" (Let a competition or the Community be the judge of that.)
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-* "<span style="color:red">Obviously, someone put a lot of time and effort into this map.</span>" (If so, then enter it into a competition!)
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-* "<span style="color:red">Such and such have pages and ''they'' aren't notable, so this one should get a page, too.</span>" (Staff is working on it; join the editors and help with the process of discussing and categorizing notable Community content.)
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-== Custom MvM missions ==
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-'''Custom MvM missions''' are [[Mann vs. Machine mission]]s created for use in a custom or official Mann vs. Machine map. Custom missions have been used in notable community events, however, guidelines are in place to prevent an overwhelming amount of non-notable or incomplete content frflooding the Wiki.
-Custom MvM missions will only be granted an article if they meet the following criteria:
-* '''The article is fully developed and complete''': The article for the mission and the map should both contain enough information and media to be considered comprehensive and not lacking in content. Articles should be fully written before being published in the main namespace.
-* '''Used in a notable community map or official map'''
-* '''Used in a notable community event'''
-Coverage of Custom mission must conform to ''all'' policies and styles applicable to official mission articles. Any media must conform to the naming schemes and categorizations, meaning that files are to be prefixed with the event name, e.g. {{code|[[:File:Operation Digital Directive Blimp.png]]}} and categorized under {{code|[[:Category:Custom Mann vs. Machine missions media]]}}. In addition, articles should be categorized under {{code|[[:Category:Custom Mann vs. Machine missions]]}} along with the event name, e.g. {{code|[[:Category:Operation Canteen Crasher missions‎]]}}.
-== Community assets ==
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-'''Community assets''' are packs of content created by the community for use in custom maps and maps added by Valve. While some packs have been widely used and promoted by Valve, such as the [[Swamp Theme]], [[Construction Theme]], and [[Bullet Crops Project]], the Wiki does not ''need'' to deeply cover all of them. Priority should be given to those that have been notably promoted by Valve.
-Other less notable are better covered on their mapping platform (e.g., TF2Maps.net) rather than using the Wiki as a separate webhost or simply mirroring a webpage, as in the case of [[The London Pack]].
-== Community patches/Fan updates/Showcases ==
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-'''Community patches''', also known as [[:Category:Fan updates|Fan updates]] or showcases, are unofficial content releases, some with fanfare and "update days" that mimic official updates. Most of their content is only usable on community servers or not usable at all.
-To avoid concerns of bias and the usage of the Wiki as a vehicle for ''product advertising'' and ''vote manipulation'', this type of content is not considered notable.
-== Tags and assessment process ==
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-Tags are applied to Community topics, first to serve notice that the page undergoing review/assessment for notability, then to indicate that the page has passed the assessment for continued inclusion.
-* Community topic pages not yet discussed for notability should be tagged to prompt assessment by editors under a [[Team Fortress Wiki:Community topics notability assessment project|Community topics notability assessment project]]. The template should look something like this: {{tlx|custom content notice|2=assessment=no}}.
-* Community topic pages assessed as notable are tagged as such with link in the tag to the subpage where the assessment was recorded. The template should look something like this: {{tlx|custom content notice|2=assessment=yes}}.
-* Community topic pages assessed as ''not'' notable are removed from the main namespace.
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