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So over 10 years ago or so, we used to have a newsletter called Trope Report, which covers all of the changes that happened on the wiki weekly. I have been nostalgic for it recently so I thought of it and it seemed to be a fun way to inform tropers about the changes going on around the wiki.

The sandbox for the project can be found at Sandbox.Trope Report Dummy Edition and the sandbox for ideas/plans can be found on Sandbox.Trope Report Ideas. After a new issue is published, revert the Dummy Edition back to a template using the text on Sandbox.Trope Report Template.

Edited by GastonRabbit on Aug 8th 2023 at 1:16:11 PM

plakythebirb The Unwilling Cycle from The Deep South (Handed A Sword) Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
The Unwilling Cycle
#5851: Nov 25th 2023 at 2:11:15 PM

[up] On the first part, I will admit that's part of the reason why I proposed an alternative image. (That ended up on the Western Animation subpage)

As for the second part, if you don't feel confident being able to deliver the message well, I feel like that's another reason why going with the No Antagonist image may be a better idea.

Welcome To Ideals' World
FernandoLemon Since: Aug, 2015
#5853: Nov 25th 2023 at 5:34:02 PM

I hope this doesn't come across as too demanding of me, but in the future it would help me out a ton to get some reasonings to go with the votes (in this case specifically it's not necessary since plaky already summed it up about right).

Since I've been the one who ultimately chooses the pic, the votes don't mean much other than knowing what people like, but actual reasonings help me make an informed decision on the subject. Think of it as a debate rather than a democracy, basically.

Anyway, I'll get to the entry tomorrow since I have stuff to do the three days after that.

Edited by FernandoLemon on Nov 25th 2023 at 10:43:49 AM

TheRealBerdly Berdly from Hometown Since: Mar, 2023 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
Berdly
#5854: Nov 27th 2023 at 6:32:33 AM

[tup] for No Antagonist!

[up]No, I didn't see this post. Oops.

Edited by TheRealBerdly on Nov 27th 2023 at 9:37:06 AM

He has returned, but WHY?
Berrenta Bejeweled (she/her) (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: I made a point to burn all of the photographs
Bejeweled (she/her)
#5855: Nov 27th 2023 at 4:00:29 PM

So, that leaves the intro. Who'll do the honors this time?

Also, since I'm off work for the next two days, I'll see if I can do something for the title. I'm no artist (I'm way out of practice), so be warned.

FernandoLemon Since: Aug, 2015
#5856: Nov 27th 2023 at 6:55:15 PM

Ooh, I completely forgot that we should update the logo. Thanks, Berrenta.

Sorry for not writing Image of the Month like I said I would; I noticed a small issue with permission and wanted to get that cleared up first. Since it's almost midnight here, I'll do it tomorrow when I get back from college.

Edited by FernandoLemon on Nov 27th 2023 at 11:55:33 AM

callmeamuffin Just getting into Utena... (he/they) from the kitchen (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Thinkin' about you, muffin
Just getting into Utena... (he/they)
#5857: Nov 27th 2023 at 7:10:25 PM

There's not a lot of on-topic threads themed around Christmas. The only one I could find was Merry Christmas, but I don't know if I should write an entry for it.

Working on Sandbox.The Amazing Race TV Tropes Edition.
Berrenta Bejeweled (she/her) (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: I made a point to burn all of the photographs
Bejeweled (she/her)
#5858: Nov 27th 2023 at 7:40:56 PM

[up] Go for it.

Berrenta Bejeweled (she/her) (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: I made a point to burn all of the photographs
Bejeweled (she/her)
#5859: Nov 28th 2023 at 5:02:25 PM

Okay, a bit of time on Paint 3D later, and this is what I have so far:

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/trope_report_christmas.png

I may crop it a bit to trim off the empty space at the bottom and fix the red gift, but any other suggestions?

And yes, I may have turned Trope Reporter into a marketable plushie here. tongue

Edited by Berrenta on Nov 28th 2023 at 7:09:24 AM

WarJay77 It's NaNo, Bay-beeee! (10,238/50,000) from My Writing Cave (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
It's NaNo, Bay-beeee! (10,238/50,000)
#5860: Nov 28th 2023 at 5:03:40 PM

Love it!

Working on: Author Appeal | Sandbox | Troper Wall
Berrenta Bejeweled (she/her) (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: I made a point to burn all of the photographs
Bejeweled (she/her)
#5861: Nov 28th 2023 at 5:11:44 PM

Glad to hear. After the fixes:

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tropereportchristmas23.png

Time to bring this to the page.

BackAlleyGuy Somebody who exists from Redacted Since: Jun, 2023 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
Somebody who exists
#5862: Nov 29th 2023 at 4:51:51 AM

Salt and Pepper has been sent back to TLP due to misuse as "Any relationship between a white and a nonwhite character" rather than "A relationship between a straight-laced white character, and a nonwhite character who is more streetwise, hotheaded, and outgoing. TRS thread here.

Guy in the back alleys.
AudioSpeaks2 Since: Apr, 2022
#5863: Nov 29th 2023 at 5:11:00 AM

[up] Actually the new TLP'd rework of the trope is now White Bread and Black Brotha

Berrenta Bejeweled (she/her) (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: I made a point to burn all of the photographs
Bejeweled (she/her)
#5864: Nov 29th 2023 at 6:28:47 AM

I noticed that we may have missed that TRS thread a couple months back. It was never added in the September issue when it was decided to send it back. I wonder if we can still add it to this one.

Edited by Berrenta on Nov 29th 2023 at 8:29:38 AM

callmeamuffin Just getting into Utena... (he/they) from the kitchen (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Thinkin' about you, muffin
Just getting into Utena... (he/they)
#5865: Nov 29th 2023 at 6:29:05 AM

Here's my writeup. Thoughts?

  • We all know that Christmas is coming around the corner, but do you ever wish there was a thread to celebrate that wonderful festive holiday? Worry no more: we recommend to you Merry Christmas! Just come to the thread near and/or on December 25th, and spread some cheer!

Edited by callmeamuffin on Nov 30th 2023 at 12:35:29 AM

Working on Sandbox.The Amazing Race TV Tropes Edition.
FernandoLemon Since: Aug, 2015
#5866: Nov 29th 2023 at 1:35:33 PM

Something that I remembered earlier today that we'd all forgotten about. Weren't we thinking of revamping Trope Report for January's issue?

WarJay77 It's NaNo, Bay-beeee! (10,238/50,000) from My Writing Cave (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
It's NaNo, Bay-beeee! (10,238/50,000)
#5867: Nov 29th 2023 at 1:39:45 PM

Yeah, I think. At least with some changes such as merging certain sections.

Working on: Author Appeal | Sandbox | Troper Wall
plakythebirb The Unwilling Cycle from The Deep South (Handed A Sword) Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
The Unwilling Cycle
#5868: Nov 29th 2023 at 1:39:50 PM

[up] I think I recall some talk of merging Forumwatch and Project Spotlight, but not much else in recent memory.

Welcome To Ideals' World
callmeamuffin Just getting into Utena... (he/they) from the kitchen (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Thinkin' about you, muffin
Just getting into Utena... (he/they)
#5869: Nov 29th 2023 at 2:01:42 PM

There were also decisions for an Image Spotlight section as well, though there are still concerns on how to format it, as well as the subcategories the section could have. (eg. Images From Obscure Tropes, New Work Page Images, etc.)

Edited by callmeamuffin on Nov 29th 2023 at 8:02:32 PM

Working on Sandbox.The Amazing Race TV Tropes Edition.
WarJay77 It's NaNo, Bay-beeee! (10,238/50,000) from My Writing Cave (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
It's NaNo, Bay-beeee! (10,238/50,000)
#5870: Nov 29th 2023 at 2:43:10 PM

We also threw around the idea of a joke or game section a while back.

Working on: Author Appeal | Sandbox | Troper Wall
FernandoLemon Since: Aug, 2015
#5872: Nov 30th 2023 at 2:42:33 AM

Should we try an audience poll again, ask what kind of things they'd like to see more of on Trope Report? Maybe this time we promote it better?

Adembergz Since: Jan, 2021 Relationship Status: Not war
Berrenta Bejeweled (she/her) (Ten years in the joint) Relationship Status: I made a point to burn all of the photographs
Bejeweled (she/her)
#5874: Nov 30th 2023 at 6:00:00 AM

Yes, please.

In the meantime, any takers on the intro, or should I do it again?

Adembergz Since: Jan, 2021 Relationship Status: Not war
#5875: Nov 30th 2023 at 6:03:49 AM

You mean the image? I like it


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