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
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 pageLate Spinoff Transplant
was also stealth-launched by the same user. Both were sent back.
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
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.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.You'd be shocked how many people don't realize that.
Working on: Author Appeal | Sandbox | Troper WallAlso, 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.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.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)Was Happy Battle Music stealth launched? I don’t see anything about a launch notice on the draft
.
Western Rattlers had enough hats and examples, but was launched without discussion or notice. Does that count as a mislaunch?
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
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.
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

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.