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[edit] Usage

To use, simply place {{Metroid series}} at the bottom of the page.

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Metroid series
Main series
Prime sub-series
Universe

I added Corrution to the template. Major Organ 23:19, 31 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Revert by CyberSkull

Could you say why you reverted? Fredrik | talk 08:30, 15 August 2005 (UTC)

I prefer listing the games in release order, since the story of the Prime games is somewhat self-contained and separate from the 2D games. However, I don't have a problem with displaying both the release order and timeline order, so I'll vote for Fredrik's version. --Poiuyt Man talk 09:17, 15 August 2005 (UTC)
Sure. I was just keeping it with the style of the other templates I copied to make this one. See Template:Zelda series, Template:Mario series or Template:FinalFantasy series. ~ Dread Lord CyberSkull ✎☠ 00:48, 2005 August 19 (UTC)

[edit] Overhaul?

I find the chronology/release order to be repetitive and lacking. I propose splitting itto "Console" "handheld" and "spinoffs" or something like that. Hbdragon88 06:55, 18 November 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Jedi6 Version

I like to propose this version of the Template.

By chronology: Metroid (Zero Mission) | Prime (Prime Pinball) | Prime 2: Echoes | Return of Samus | Super | Fusion
By release order: Metroid | Return of Samus | Super | Prime | Fusion | Zero Mission | Prime 2: Echoes | Prime Pinball
Upcoming: Hunters | Prime 3 | Dread
Universe: Samus Aran | Characters | Chozo | Gunship | Items | Locations
Enemies: Metroid species | Mother Brain | Ridley | Kraid | Space Pirates
It's better than what we have right now, but I would get rid of release order or Chronological order, and create a Prime sub-series section.  Mit  kebes  T  15:18, 7 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Change?

Ripping off from the Mario and Zelda series templates, I've created an alternate Metorid one here: User:Hbdragon88/Temp. Tell me what you think. - Hbdragon88 06:39, 29 January 2006 (UTC)

I've always thought the current template is ugly. I'd suggest sticking Prime Pinball with the other Prime games and adding the "upcoming" works. --Pagrashtak 14:59, 29 January 2006 (UTC)
I think it's better to keep them seperate - just like how the Zelda series has the Tingle RPG in its own line. Pinball isn't really part of the Prime subseries or the regular games; it's a spinoff of the series as a whole. I did put "forthcoming" on all the titles that haven't been released, though. - Hbdragon88 21:03, 29 January 2006 (UTC)
It's Prime Pinball, so it could be included in the Prime series. It's a 2D game, so it could belong in the 2D games section also. I'd add the film to the template also. --Pagrashtak 23:25, 29 January 2006 (UTC)
Add in Prime Pinball in parentheses after Prime. Prime Pinball is just Prime in pinball form. Jedi6 03:06, 30 January 2006 (UTC)
Okay, I inserted into the Prime series, along with the Metroid movie. How does that look? - Hbdragon88 04:46, 30 January 2006 (UTC)
Looks better. The link to the film doesn't make it clear that it's a film, though; it just says "Metroid". I'd take off the "forthcoming" remarks too, I believe most templates don't have it, it's a little distracting. --Pagrashtak 03:54, 31 January 2006 (UTC)
Suggestions noted and implemented. - Hbdragon88 06:55, 31 January 2006 (UTC)
Try putting Prime Pinball next to Metroid Prime. Jedi6 23:54, 31 January 2006 (UTC)
Changes added and implemented into main template. - Hbdragon88 03:30, 1 February 2006 (UTC)

metroid prime 2d a metroid fan game. is a demo to the pq you can also unlock a beta pq in this demo.

[edit] Old Template

What happened to the template with links to Metroid Metal and Relics of the Chozo? It was the best template I think we had.(What happened to the Metroid Metal page? The only thing left is a page for Stemage, and it has been nominated for deletion.)  Mit  kebes  T  15:10, 7 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] New Template

I made a new template, which I think is much better then the old one. Obviously, some people may disagree with the new template. If you do not think that this new template is as good as the previous, you're free to criticize, edit, or remove. It's all good with me. LerLerson 01:59, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

We're having a discussion about this very subject at WT:CVG#Navboxes yet again. Feel free to stop by with any comments you might have. Combination 02:06, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
Eep, I had to discuss it here first? Well, I didn't, for a lot of my changes. I hope they don't get reverted. Now that I look, I broke a lot of rules. DANGIT.LerLerson 02:11, 10 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Redesigned Template

Lets use this, it has more useful links than the standard. - Mit  kebes  T  15:07, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

Metroid Series
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Games: Metroid(Zero Mission) • Return of Samus • Super Metroid • Fusion • Dread
Prime Sub-Series: Metroid Prime(Pinball) • Prime 2: Echoes • Prime 3: Corruption
Hunters
Universe: Samus Aran • Characters • Chozo • Gunship • Items
Galactic Federation • Zebes • Phazon
Enemies: Metroid species • Mother Brain • Ridley • Kraid • Space Pirates
Metroid Prime(Dark Samus) • X Parasite(SA-X)

The problem is that it has the exact same number of useful links, and a whole bunch of other links besides. - A Man In Bl♟ck (conspire | past ops) 02:56, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

I cannot understand at all why they are useful links.If someone wants to see a link except 'games',such as characters, areas, items, he/she needs to take the trouble to find the link in some sentence of other articles.Articles of any other games, comics etc. have not only the link to their series but also their character, terms, and so on. I think it better to use the temprate based on this.I'm afraid only you look to be against it.--203.110.124.145 15:05, 4 December 2006 (UTC)

I like this one, but the pinball should be a seperate link, not a parenthetical of prime one. they all carry the "metroid prime" prefix, so it is no more related than the others. the metroid (zero mission) works, though. And also, including dark samus with metroid prime is a bit of a spoiler. I personaly read the end of the Metroid Prime article before completing echoes and was really annoyed. --a non-member

I say we should switch to this as soon as possible. Navigating will be MUCH easier Gurko 13:44, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Corruption?

Why isn't Corruption on this list? (And why did my attempt to put it there get reverted?) Is it because the game hasn't been released yet? There's a lot of substantial information in the Corruption article, so I think it makes sense to have it linked in the template. — KieferSkunk (talk) — 22:58, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

It's too far off. It hasn't been shown in playable form, and doesn't have a release date. The article is composed entirely of speculation and info from a primary source (and said primary source has a vested interest in selling the game). - A Man In Bl♟ck (conspire | past ops) 04:21, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
Even though what A Man in black said is true, except about the playable part. Wasn't there a playable demo at E3 2006? If I wrong on that part I'm sorry. There are many causal surfers out there that might stumble upon Metroid articles. If they don’t see Corruption in the template then they may never know about Corruption. So it in my opinion to at least add a future release section to the template to show people that there is a game in development. Natural number is e 00:56, 26 February 2007 (UTC)
There was a demo of Metroid Prime 2 running on the Wii. - A Man In Bl♟ck (conspire | past ops) 04:48, 26 February 2007 (UTC)
One last thing, I noticed that A man in black has allowed super mario galaxy to appear on the Mario template. As it is in my opinion that the new mario game and the new metroid game are in the same boat and they should be treated equally. Either drop both of them or add both of them, The only problem I see with this is the mario page is more "finished looking." Then again I think all related templates should be on par with each other. Then agian it just my opinion. If you don't mind lets put it up for a vote. Natural number is e 17:35, 26 February 2007 (UTC)
Galaxy has been shown in playable form. Corruption hasn't. - A Man In Bl♟ck (conspire | past ops) 04:45, 27 February 2007 (UTC)
Fair enough Natural number is e 16:19, 27 February 2007 (UTC)
There was a longer video, but this will do, you are Incorrect! OBEY STARMAN 14:52, 7 March 2007 (UTC)
Okay. Is there a citable source to back this up? - A Man In Bl♟ck (conspire | past ops) 16:10, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

Here is the source.OBEY STARMAN 18:08, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

Mmkay. - A Man In Bl♟ck (conspire | past ops) 18:11, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Universe template

I thought about something after seeing separate templates after the general shrinking such as Template:Metal Gear characters: a Metroid universe template. See if it's a good idea. igordebraga ≠ 21:33, 20 February 2007 (UTC)

I think it's good. You did a good job. If A Man In Black still refuses to use the previous navbox before his editting, it will be better to add this to Metroid articles.--Lachsha 15:55, 21 February 2007 (UTC)
You do realize I'm not the only one removing the kitchen-sink template, right? - A Man In Bl♟ck (conspire | past ops) 07:58, 22 February 2007 (UTC)
Oh, certainly there are some people who don't like to edit the template as the previous one. Sorry. But it is strange that another one suddenly appeared and reverted it after I had suggested you many times..
However, your opinion to explain to me that you are true is not enough, I think. You showed what you say standard, but at the page Mario series' naxbox has not only links of game series but also that of their characters. This is not the reason you insist on editting it on your way. Additionally, you deleted the universe template other man made without any reasons. This is no good way, isn't this? You should refrain from editting articles as you want to do. --Lachsha 15:31, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

Same problems, no real improvement. The problem is that it has the exact same number of useful links, and a whole bunch of other links besides. - A Man In Bl♟ck (conspire | past ops) 16:19, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] "Games" should be changed to "2D Games" or "Side-scrolling Games"

The current design makes it seem as though the Prime games comprise an obscure and minor offshoot in the series. I think most everyone would agree that the Prime games are just as important as the 2D ones. While it may be appropriate to separate the two groups in the template, I don't think it's fair to list the 2D incarnations as the "Games" of the series. Thoughts? Subsurd 05:08, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Dread

I'm gonna take Dread off the template, since it doesnt exist. DurinsBane87 19:55, 16 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Chozo

who removed chozo? I wish the person would stop. If only samus is next to universe, whats the point of having universe there? How would people know about things such as races and creatures as well as planets and other things if someone keeps deleting those articles and merging only one paragraph about it or not mention it at all? Someone else did not like that with Mario enemies —Preceding unsigned comment added by Chykka207 (talk • contribs) 05:31, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

Chozo was deleted from the template because the article was nominated for deletion some time ago (the result was a merge/redirect). Most other articles previously listed in the Universe of the section of the template went through the same deal; the only article currently still around is Metroid Prime (creature), which seems to have had its deletion reversed. The reasoning for Chozo's deletion was covered fairly well in the link I just posted, so I advise you to hop over there for any questions (though that is a finished nomination, so don't bother posting over there about it). Most of the deleted articles now have quick summary paragraphs in Metroid (series) to make up for having to be deleted. Arrowned 08:06, 11 October 2007 (UTC)