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[[Pokémon X and Y]] have now been available worldwide for a few weeks now, and because of that updates to the articles have been slow to say the least. In the past, with the games releasing in Japan before releasing anywhere else, it was much easier to compile information so by the time the games were released in English, all the information was already up on the site. We'd like to ask all of our readers to please be patient with us while we work to update the site. To our editors, please make sure all information you add is from an official source, and make sure to maintain a positive attitude. There is a lot going on, and not starting conflicts gives staff more time to update the information they find and less time having to keep the peace. If you update a page, please make sure the information you add goes into its appropriate section. We would like to advise users to focus on the main articles and not trivia sections at this time. While trivia can be fun and interesting, most of our articles are severely lacking in core information, so that should come first.
Hello Pokémon fans! Did you enjoy [[Pokémon Day]]? We enjoyed their many [[Pokémon Day#2024|announcements]], and going into March we have a few of our own we would like to share.


The start of a new Generation not only means the start of two new games, but also the start of new chapters in the anime, TCG, and manga series'. The {{series|XY|XY series of the Pokémon anime}} follows the adventures of [[Ash Ketchum]] as he travels across [[Kalos]] with {{an|Clemont}}, {{an|Bonnie}}, and {{an|Serena}}. The [[Trading Card Game]] has started releasing cards featuring Pokémon from the Kalos region as well as receiving a new [[Energy]] for the {{type|Fairy}}. A new chapter in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] series featuring two new protagonists, {{adv|X}} and {{adv|Y}}, is currently in the works. We'll need help keeping the new X and Y episodes up to date, and {{u|Maverick Nate}} is working hard to keep our TCG sections up to date with cards featuring the new Pokémon introduced in the Kalos region. Make sure to check {{n|front page|Bulbanews}} for any news regarding X and Y across the franchise!
First off, we are introducing a new [[Bulbapedia:Staff]] hierarchy with updated staff role descriptions. This new staff structure eliminates some confusing redundancy in our ranks, and will provide both users and staff some clarity when it comes to duties and who can best assist with issues. Expect to see the various {{cat|Bulbapedia administration}} pages updated this week. Since some ranks are being removed with this update, we want to extend a big congratulations to everyone who will be participating in a new role! And for those of you retiring from the Bulbapedia Staff team, we sincerely thank you for all of the contributions you have volunteered over the years. We wish you luck in whatever the future brings you!
 
Second, in order to represent the current-day franchise accurately to our website's audience, we are solidifying two policy guidelines that will inform how to represent specific topics on the encyclopedia going forward. These guidelines are whenever possible, '''adopting current official terminology over dated terminology''' and '''adopting English terms over Japanese terms'''. Some affected examples are as follows: [[starter Pokémon]], [[Effort values]], [[Base stats]], [[Pokémon the Series]], [[Pokémon anime]], [[settei]], [[Scarlet & Violet Era (TCG)]], etc. Due to the deep integration some of these terms have throughout the encyclopedia, the specific solutions may vary, so staff will take the lead for the more complicated topics one by one. {{u|Tiddlywinks}} will be starting us off with the [[starter Pokémon]] move to [[first partner Pokémon]]! If you would like to help out with the change, please join in on the discussion on that [[Talk:Starter Pokémon|article's talk page]] once the page is moved. We hope to see you there!
 
In the same vein as adopting current terminology, with the recent introduction of the {{type|Stellar}}, we have '''audited our [[type]] colors to update them to current [[generation]] standards'''. This change provided a welcome refresh to our pages and repaired some inconsistencies we had with certain types, such as {{t|Fire}} and {{t|Fighting}}. We are soliciting feedback on any colors that need adjustment, so please flag any concerns on the [[Help:Color templates]] [[Help talk:Color templates|talk page]], or the dedicated thread in our [https://discord.com/channels/202737349996576769/1204550050726940683 community discord]. Leadership Board member {{u|Frozen Fennec}} is leading the charge, so get in touch if you have any concerns.
 
Lastly, we will be '''upgrading our Pokémon card infobox in preparation for [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket]]'''. While we are busy drafting these new templates, we encourage anyone interested to post any suggestions they have on the [[Bulbapedia talk:Project TCG|Project TCG talk page]]. You can expect to see a test draft in the near future.
 
That's all for now, [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|zee]] you later!
 
:Maverick Nate
:Editor-in-Chief, Bulbapedia


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Latest revision as of 03:13, 2 April 2024

March 4 043

Hello Pokémon fans! Did you enjoy Pokémon Day? We enjoyed their many announcements, and going into March we have a few of our own we would like to share.

First off, we are introducing a new Bulbapedia:Staff hierarchy with updated staff role descriptions. This new staff structure eliminates some confusing redundancy in our ranks, and will provide both users and staff some clarity when it comes to duties and who can best assist with issues. Expect to see the various Bulbapedia administration pages updated this week. Since some ranks are being removed with this update, we want to extend a big congratulations to everyone who will be participating in a new role! And for those of you retiring from the Bulbapedia Staff team, we sincerely thank you for all of the contributions you have volunteered over the years. We wish you luck in whatever the future brings you!

Second, in order to represent the current-day franchise accurately to our website's audience, we are solidifying two policy guidelines that will inform how to represent specific topics on the encyclopedia going forward. These guidelines are whenever possible, adopting current official terminology over dated terminology and adopting English terms over Japanese terms. Some affected examples are as follows: starter Pokémon, Effort values, Base stats, Pokémon the Series, Pokémon anime, settei, Scarlet & Violet Era (TCG), etc. Due to the deep integration some of these terms have throughout the encyclopedia, the specific solutions may vary, so staff will take the lead for the more complicated topics one by one. Tiddlywinks will be starting us off with the starter Pokémon move to first partner Pokémon! If you would like to help out with the change, please join in on the discussion on that article's talk page once the page is moved. We hope to see you there!

In the same vein as adopting current terminology, with the recent introduction of the Stellar-type, we have audited our type colors to update them to current generation standards. This change provided a welcome refresh to our pages and repaired some inconsistencies we had with certain types, such as Fire and Fighting. We are soliciting feedback on any colors that need adjustment, so please flag any concerns on the Help:Color templates talk page, or the dedicated thread in our community discord. Leadership Board member Frozen Fennec is leading the charge, so get in touch if you have any concerns.

Lastly, we will be upgrading our Pokémon card infobox in preparation for Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket. While we are busy drafting these new templates, we encourage anyone interested to post any suggestions they have on the Project TCG talk page. You can expect to see a test draft in the near future.

That's all for now, zee you later!

Maverick Nate
Editor-in-Chief, Bulbapedia

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