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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

sgamer82 Since: Jan, 2001
#10676: Dec 14th 2021 at 9:11:10 AM

Any other words about Happy Battle Music? It’s been launched for days now, so unlaunching may not be an option.
Don't see any not, unless there's a time limit I don't know about. The only wicks look to be almost all indexes.

Edited by sgamer82 on Dec 14th 2021 at 9:11:41 AM

Walkinshadows Since: Jun, 2012
#10678: Dec 14th 2021 at 4:15:16 PM

This draft is bugged somehow (I reported it on the Bugs query), but it may need to be locked to prevent popcorning.

Anddrix Since: Oct, 2014
#10679: Dec 17th 2021 at 4:26:54 PM

Dark Warrior was created last year, but has only two tropes both of which are Zero-Context Examples.

I sent a message to the troper who created the page, 9 days ago but they haven't responded.

BoltDMC Since: May, 2020
#10680: Dec 18th 2021 at 6:21:32 PM

Was the trope Baldness Means Sickness rogue or stealth launched? I'm asking because the trope description starts with "Stop saying please stop vandalizing the pages and answer me!"

At the very least, it's either page vandalism or something else odd. Just wondering.

Cutegirl920fire Player 222 from the Squid Games (Five Long Years) Relationship Status: Paris holds the key to my heart
Player 222
#10681: Dec 18th 2021 at 6:22:11 PM

[up]No that was a random vandal. It had a launch notice in the comments and was launched by a mod to boot. Cleaned that up.

Edited by Cutegirl920fire on Dec 18th 2021 at 6:22:22 AM

CG for short
HoloMew151 Space Gal from From Deep, Deep Space Since: Jun, 2021 Relationship Status: Tweaking my holographic boyfriend
Space Gal
#10682: Dec 21st 2021 at 10:13:01 AM

Was Static Screw launched prematurely? It was only proposed three days ago and I don't see any evidence of a launch date in the comments or history.

Edited by HoloMew151 on Dec 21st 2021 at 6:13:10 PM

Crossover-Enthusiast from an abaondoned mall (Lucky 7) Relationship Status: Chocolate!
#10683: Dec 22nd 2021 at 5:24:06 AM

[up] According to ~Mae Bea in the IP thread for the trope, it wasn't just stealth launched, it was rouge launched, with the user ~Mitzo having done the deed.

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Fighteer Lost in Space from The Time Vortex (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: TV Tropes ruined my love life
amathieu13 Since: Aug, 2013
#10685: Dec 23rd 2021 at 6:00:09 AM

Only One Save File was launched but it only had 4 net hats on the TLP

Edited by amathieu13 on Dec 23rd 2021 at 9:00:40 AM

Fighteer Lost in Space from The Time Vortex (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: TV Tropes ruined my love life
Lost in Space
#10686: Dec 23rd 2021 at 6:01:09 AM

The bomb was added after the launch announcement. ~MaLady, did you not notice?

"It's Occam's Shuriken! If the answer is elusive, never rule out ninjas!"
Malady (X-Troper)
#10687: Dec 23rd 2021 at 6:36:43 AM

Yep. Didn't catch that.

Go ahead and unlaunch, if needed. Might as well tune the description some more, with new inspiration.

Edited by Malady on Dec 23rd 2021 at 6:37:40 AM

Disambig Needed: Help with those issues! tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13324299140A37493800&page=24#comment-576
Fighteer Lost in Space from The Time Vortex (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: TV Tropes ruined my love life
Malady (X-Troper)
#10689: Dec 23rd 2021 at 6:59:07 AM

Can I get a copy of the latest version put into my Draft?

Since there were significant changes?

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/discussion.php?id=y2h2pg23e9hpl1p1rnskt084

Disambig Needed: Help with those issues! tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13324299140A37493800&page=24#comment-576
Fighteer Lost in Space from The Time Vortex (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: TV Tropes ruined my love life
MylesHenryVigilSr Uni-Horn Goat from New Mexico Since: May, 2021 Relationship Status: I-It's not like I like you, or anything!
Uni-Horn Goat
#10691: Dec 23rd 2021 at 9:30:39 PM

The TLP draft I was working on, Corny Nebraska, was rogue launched.

EDIT: I took a look at the recent launches, and it looks like the troper rogue launched a bunch of other drafts.

EDIT 2: PurpleEyesGuma pointed it out below while I was typing my first edit.

Edited by MylesHenryVigilSr on Dec 23rd 2021 at 10:34:45 AM

Driving in Albuquerque is like driving on Rainbow Road in Mario Kart.
PurpleEyedGuma Since: Apr, 2020
#10692: Dec 23rd 2021 at 9:32:34 PM

So were 26 33 other drafts, by ~batuhan2304. They also rogue discarded two drafts.

Edited by PurpleEyedGuma on Dec 23rd 2021 at 12:40:12 PM

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)
#10693: Dec 23rd 2021 at 9:34:20 PM

That's gotta be a record.

Working on: Author Appeal | Sandbox | Troper Wall
MylesHenryVigilSr Uni-Horn Goat from New Mexico Since: May, 2021 Relationship Status: I-It's not like I like you, or anything!
Uni-Horn Goat
#10694: Dec 23rd 2021 at 9:36:32 PM

Man, poor Fighteer’s gonna have to send back all of those pages. Well, at least the troper didn’t cross-wick them.

Driving in Albuquerque is like driving on Rainbow Road in Mario Kart.
PurpleEyedGuma Since: Apr, 2020
#10695: Dec 23rd 2021 at 9:37:23 PM

They also responded to my ping with random emojis . . . . they’re clearly a troll.

Edited by PurpleEyedGuma on Dec 23rd 2021 at 12:40:35 PM

Shadao Dorzma Forever! Artwork by Kris Dobbins. (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
Dorzma Forever! Artwork by Kris Dobbins.
#10696: Dec 23rd 2021 at 9:39:07 PM

So how does one know when a TLP draft is ready to launch?

callmeamuffin Just getting into Utena... (he/they) from the kitchen (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Thinkin' about you, muffin
Just getting into Utena... (he/they)
#10697: Dec 23rd 2021 at 9:41:40 PM

I noticed a few seconds ago that they also launched Too Soon, even though the title violates No New Stock Phrases.

Edited by callmeamuffin on Dec 24th 2021 at 3:43:42 AM

Working on Sandbox.The Amazing Race TV Tropes Edition.
Cutegirl920fire Player 222 from the Squid Games (Five Long Years) Relationship Status: Paris holds the key to my heart
Player 222
#10698: Dec 23rd 2021 at 9:42:24 PM

[up][up] When there's a launch notice in either the title, laconic, comments or a mix of three above.

Edited by Cutegirl920fire on Dec 23rd 2021 at 9:43:03 AM

CG for short
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)
#10699: Dec 23rd 2021 at 9:42:37 PM

[up][up][up]Multiple things, outlined on TLP Guidelines crossed with the hunch of the sponsor. That's irrelevant though because people can't launch drafts they don't sponsor ever (except in rare circumstances).

Edited by WarJay77 on Dec 23rd 2021 at 12:42:58 PM

Working on: Author Appeal | Sandbox | Troper Wall
MyFinalEdits Delete message from Parts Unknown (Spin-off Series) Relationship Status: Cast away
Delete message
#10700: Dec 23rd 2021 at 9:43:40 PM

Shadao:


  • There are at least five net hats. But preferably as many hats and as few bombs as possible.
  • The description is good at telling people what the trope is about.
  • The draft has enough examples and guaranteed assorted wicks to reach a minimum Standing status by the time all examples are crosswicked and other links are provided.
  • The trope's name is supported, or at least doesn't face objections.
  • If an image and a quote are added, then they should be supported.}

EDIT: Massively ninja'd.

Edited by MyFinalEdits on Dec 23rd 2021 at 1:44:21 PM

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