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TLP Crash Rescue - Fixing prematurely launched TLPs and pages

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Prematurely launched pages and pages that weren't fully fleshed out at the point of launching, are a big problem. Since these usually share several problems at once, this thread is aimed at re-running them through the TLP for fixing - the usual fix - or cutting them if they are too bad.

Problems this thread deals with include bad names, not enough/bad examples, unclear description, etc.

For the interested, here's a list of recently created pages. Launches

Note: Please do not request a mod to unlaunch drafts that don't have any issues besides lacking a launch notice/24hr launch notice. While 24hr launch notices are mandatory, there are a few exceptions to the rule. If you see a draft's sponsor launch a TLP without an announcement, it's best to remind them of our TLP Guidelines first. If they continue to repeatedly launch drafts without a launch notice, you can report them on Ask The Tropers or the TLP Community Issues thread.

Edited by MacronNotes on Jun 24th 2023 at 12:24:55 PM

JesseMB27 Since: Feb, 2013
#10651: Dec 2nd 2021 at 9:02:30 PM

My apologies for not having got myself updated on newer requirements for non-work article. I thank you Synchronicity for pointing out the errors I committed in my first attempt and will launch the article in the correct manner.

ShinyCottonCandy Everyone's friend Malamar from Lumiose City (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Everyone's friend Malamar
#10652: Dec 4th 2021 at 4:29:50 PM

Exceeded the Goal was launched despite being entirely dormant for over a year. At least it was the sponsor who launched it, but that's not much comfort...

My musician page
Crossover-Enthusiast from an abaondoned mall (Lucky 7) Relationship Status: Chocolate!
#10653: Dec 4th 2021 at 4:31:16 PM

~Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr (great username by the way)

Jawbreakers on sale for 99¢
Fighteer Lost in Space from The Time Vortex (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: TV Tropes ruined my love life
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr Since: Jun, 2016
#10655: Dec 4th 2021 at 4:48:19 PM

Re: Exceeded the Goal and Late Spin-Off Transplant I was going through old tropes I attempted to launch and saw they both met the criteria for launching (5 hats, at least 3 days old). Not aware that there are any new requirements. Or is it just a matter of etiquette?

Edited by Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr on Dec 4th 2021 at 7:56:05 AM

mightymewtron Word Up from New New York Since: Oct, 2012 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
Word Up
#10656: Dec 4th 2021 at 4:53:35 PM

It's now discouraged launch a draft without announcing it at least a day beforehand. This way, people can give some final notice.

Edited by mightymewtron on Dec 4th 2021 at 7:53:48 AM

I do some cleanup and then I enjoy shows you probably think are cringe.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr Since: Jun, 2016
#10657: Dec 4th 2021 at 4:56:35 PM

So can I announce it in the Launch Pad and attempt to republish after that?

Edited by Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr on Dec 4th 2021 at 7:57:54 AM

mightymewtron Word Up from New New York Since: Oct, 2012 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
Word Up
#10658: Dec 4th 2021 at 5:02:22 PM

If you give it enough time and other people in the comments agree that it's ready to launch, and you ensure that any issues with the draft have been addressed, then yes.

I do some cleanup and then I enjoy shows you probably think are cringe.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr Since: Jun, 2016
WarJay77 It's NaNo, Bay-beeee! (8,356/50,000) from My Writing Cave (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
It's NaNo, Bay-beeee! (8,356/50,000)
#10660: Dec 4th 2021 at 5:07:29 PM

You'd be shocked how many people don't realize that.

Working on: Author Appeal | Sandbox | Troper Wall
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr Since: Jun, 2016
#10661: Dec 4th 2021 at 5:17:33 PM

Well, I bumped them up in the Launch Pad with a note. Whoever wants to comment can do so.

wingedcatgirl mys. minty from the silly dimension from lurking (Holding A Herring) Relationship Status: Oh my word! I'm gay!
mys. minty from the silly dimension
#10662: Dec 4th 2021 at 8:26:49 PM

Also, 5 net hats (hats minus bombs), not just 5 hats total. That the TLP code doesn't enforce this is a long-standing issue.

We didn't check, but people have been saying just "hats" this whole conversation, so just to be sure.

Edited by wingedcatgirl on Dec 4th 2021 at 10:27:17 AM

Suddenly I'm... still rotating Fallen London in my mind even though I've stopped actively playing it.
Dghcrh You can't escape this monster from Small country that looks like a fish Since: Dec, 2016 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
You can't escape this monster
#10663: Dec 5th 2021 at 1:42:07 AM

Nighttime Bathroom Phobia was stealth-launched (no notice of launching soon), especially since I wanted to suggest an example.

I'm mainly a fan of underrated media.
Piterpicher Veteran Editor IV from Poland, for real (Series 2) Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
Veteran Editor IV
#10664: Dec 5th 2021 at 4:36:35 AM

Considering it has not been crosswicked at all, it may as well be unlaunched.

Currently mostly inactive. An incremental game I tested: https://galaxy.click/play/176 (Gods of Incremental)
Dghcrh You can't escape this monster from Small country that looks like a fish Since: Dec, 2016 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
You can't escape this monster
#10665: Dec 5th 2021 at 8:44:05 AM

It got some wicks now, but not from the owner

Edited by Dghcrh on Dec 5th 2021 at 6:44:22 PM

I'm mainly a fan of underrated media.
Fighteer Lost in Space from The Time Vortex (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: TV Tropes ruined my love life
PurpleEyedGuma Since: Apr, 2020
#10667: Dec 6th 2021 at 8:07:05 PM

Was Happy Battle Music stealth launched? I don’t see anything about a launch notice on the draft.

Walkinshadows Since: Jun, 2012
Theriocephalus Amateur Veteran from gimme a map and a moment and I can tell you Since: Aug, 2014 Relationship Status: I made a point to burn all of the photographs
Amateur Veteran
#10669: Dec 7th 2021 at 8:17:02 AM

Western Rattlers had enough hats and examples, but was launched without discussion or notice. Does that count as a mislaunch?

amathieu13 Since: Aug, 2013
#10671: Dec 13th 2021 at 7:23:24 AM

Black Jezebel Stereotype was launched by the proposer today. The draft had the required hats, but there was no launch notice and debate on the draft was fairly active as of yesterday.

Edited by amathieu13 on Dec 13th 2021 at 10:23:43 AM

Fighteer Lost in Space from The Time Vortex (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: TV Tropes ruined my love life
Piterpicher Veteran Editor IV from Poland, for real (Series 2) Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
Veteran Editor IV
#10673: Dec 14th 2021 at 7:46:58 AM

Can we get a hold on this draft, please? It's meant to launch the day after tomorrow, but there are concerns regarding its tropeworthiness and it clearly does not meet example/wick standards.

Currently mostly inactive. An incremental game I tested: https://galaxy.click/play/176 (Gods of Incremental)
Fighteer Lost in Space from The Time Vortex (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: TV Tropes ruined my love life
PurpleEyedGuma Since: Apr, 2020
#10675: Dec 14th 2021 at 9:02:45 AM

Any other words about Happy Battle Music? It’s been launched for days now, so unlaunching may not be an option.

Edited by PurpleEyedGuma on Dec 14th 2021 at 12:03:29 PM


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