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MPS Mr. I Page in a nutshell: This page shows the article structure and how species pages are supposed to be written.
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The Manual of Style's Species page provides a layout on how the species articles should be done. The page will break down each heading to help you understand what information must be placed there. If you have any questions, feel free to ask on the talk page.

Headings[]

  • Profile
    • Physical description
    • Powers and abilities
    • Habitats (optional)
    • Notable <insert species here> (optional)
  • In <insert franchise, series, or game here> (optional)
  • Crossover appearances (optional)
  • In other media (optional)
  • Game data (optional)
  • Flavor text (optional)
  • Timeline (optional)
  • Behind the scenes (optional)
    • Creation and development (optional)
    • Etymology (optional)
  • Real-world influences (optional)
    • In pop culture (optional)
    • Reception (optional)
  • Nomenclature (optional)
  • Trivia (optional)
  • Gallery
  • References (optional)
  • See also:
  • External links

Layout[]

Profile
Physical description
Describe the species's physical appearance if possible. Mention their hair color, eye color, skin complexion and their clothes. For mentioned-only species, you do not need to add this heading unless a description of them has been given.
Powers and abilities
Powers
List the powers by using asterisks. Powers are things we consider to be superpowers. (ex. Superhuman Strength, Superhuman endurance, Levitation)
Abilities
List the abilities by using asterisks. Abilities refer to the skill to do something. (ex. Rhyming, Impersonation, Leadership, Expert Vehicular Driver, Athleticism)
Weaknesses
List the weaknesses by using asterisks. Weaknesses may refer to what the species cannot resist.
Habitats
List areas by subheadings where species live.
Notable <species name>
Mention any characters who are part of the species.
In <insert game or series name here>
Add this heading if the species appeared in one game or the species appeared in a game part of the series. In the latter case, the subheading will have italics and a link to the game. (ex. === ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' ===) It is important to describe their role in each game. The game sections within a series must be listed in chronological order, and the series headings themselves must be listed in chronological order of the species's first appearance within said series, or standalone game if following after a series. The series heading is not needed if the species only appears in one game of the series, in which case the game becomes the heading.
In some cases, if an species in general has made several appearances throughout at least two franchises (i.e. Mario, Yoshi, Wario, or Donkey Kong), the main heading can instead list a franchise name, therefore making the series name a subheading and the game name a tertiary heading.
Crossover appearances
Add this heading for any appearances the species has made in crossover media. The subheading will have italics and a link to the game (ex. === ''[[Tetris DS]]'' ===) or of the series and any games falling under it. (ex. ==={{series|Super Smash Bros.}}=== followed by ====''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''====). Provide details about the species under each appropriate game subheading.
In other media
List any appearances that the species makes outside of video games.
Game data
This can be added for species that have in-game data, such as statistics. A species generally has its data categorized under its own {{Data-table}} sub-template.
Flavor text
Profiles or bios of a species, mostly from outside a game, such as a manual or website. Create a sub-template of {{Flavor text}} pertaining to the item (e.g. {{Flavor text/Toad (species)}} for Toad (species)) and list the profiles within tabber (preferably {{#tag:tabber}}). Sort it like you would for the for "In <franchise/series/game>" headings; for example, if a species debuts in the Super Mario series before the Mario Kart series, list the Super Mario series first then the Mario Kart series. Be sure to add the appropriate game names as the secondary tabs within the primary Super Mario series tab. If a species has flavor text for only one game in a series, the game can be made the primary tab.
Timeline
May be optional to add this heading unless the species made multiple video game appearances. {{Timeline}} will be used for species.
Behind the scenes
Creation and development
Describe the species's creation and development. If the species has a concept artwork, you may mention it.
Etymology
Write about the possible origin of the species's name. Mention how the name origin connects to the species. If the species's name does not have an origin, do not add this subheading.
Real-world influences
In pop culture
Describe how the species connects to modern society.
Reception
Describe different reviews on the species.
Nomenclature
Add the species's names in different languages. Be sure to list them using {{Nomenclature}}.
Trivia
Add facts that may not fit in either of the headings above, but appeal to the reader. They must be listed with asterisks.
Gallery
Add a gallery to the page or {{Gallery Link}} to the article.
References
If the articles have citations. You can only add {{Reflist}}.
See also
List related or similar articles by using asterisks.
External links
Add links that link to the same page on Fandom wikis or outside Fandom. The links must be listed with asterisks. (ex. [[w:c:papermario:Toad|Toad on Paper Mario Wiki.]])
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