User:The Jacketed Terrapin/Third-Party Universe Catalog/Ruleset

Before adding a universe to this page, it is strongly recommended to read these rules.

Recommendations:

• Outside of the "What isn't allowed" list, there are no limits on which universes are allowed here. They can have worldwide fame or be obscure to the point literally no one has heard of them, they can spawn an entire franchise or only have one standalone game, they can be exclusive to Nintendo hardware or not have a single release on Nintendo hardware, and they can be serious additions you’d think would be great for ‘’Smash’’ or simply be added for the sake of comedy (i.e. a “joke addition”); the sky is the limit.
• Files for the universe logos should follow the naming standard of "File:Universe Name logo.filetype". Additionally, transparent logos are highly preferred over ones with a non-transparent background (though it is perfectly fine to use the latter if it's the only image of the logo available).
• Consoles that are listed as the "Consoles of origin" should be ordered by their release date.
  • On a related note, any universe that debuted on macOS should use the then current name of the operating system at the time of the first game's release (e.g. any game released between 2001-2011 should be labeled with "Mac OS X", 2012-2015 should use "OS X", and 2016-onward should use "macOS")
• While this page isn't strictly tied to any universe type (whether it be major, secondary, or minor), universe descriptions may only be written like how they would appear on the minor universes pages (i.e. a brief description that doesn't write like an entire 5 or so-page essay).
• Stuff like descriptions, infobox info, or even adding universes on here is free for anyone to edit, but only I decide what can stay and what goes. Additionally, in order to avoid any unnecessary clutter on the "candidates for speedy deletion" tag pages, only I or an admin can add universe logos.
• If there's a universe you want to see added, but you don't feel like adding it yourself, don't worry, I do take suggestions. To suggest a universe, simply go to this sandbox's talk page and suggest it there, just make sure it doesn't break any of the "What isn't allowed" guidelines. Do note that any universe you suggest is not guaranteed to be added to the list right away, so please be patient if a universe you suggested isn't added yet.
• If there's a universe you want to add to the list, but you're unsure on whether it qualifies or not, ask about it on this sandbox's talk page. Similarly, you can also use the talk page for any potential mistakes or if you have concerns about a certain universe's inclusion on the list.
• Should a universe on this page actually get representation in the Smash series, it should be removed from this page.

What isn't allowed:

• Third-party universes that already have representation in the Super Smash Bros. series. The dependent universes that are listed on the List of minor third-party universes page are fair game, however, as those do not have the standard infoboxes that the other universes share.
• Any universes that are already added to my List of unrepresented universes or List of Chronicle universes pages. You can, however, add anything that is listed on this page, but only if it falls under the "Third-party games published by Nintendo outside of Japan" category.
• Explicitly erotic games. As Smash is supposed to be a family-friendly series, these types of games have pretty much a 0% chance by default. Do note, however, that just because a series has sexual themes doesn't necessarily mean it is disallowed from the list (For example, Bayonetta is known for its high amount of fanservice, yet its lead character is a playable fighter in the Super Smash Bros. series).
• Games that are clearly meant to promote bigoted views (e.g. white supremacy games, anti-LGBTQ+ games, games with ableist messages, etc.). Even if the inclusion of a game of this type was meant to be a joke, it does not belong here at all. Do note that just because a series might contain potentially offensive content (whether via lack of research or due to the series being made at a time where said content wasn't seen as taboo) doesn't necessarily mean it is supposed to promote those themes.
  • On a related note, I am able to remove a universe from the page if I deem it to be too “controversial”.
• Anything owned by Sony Interactive Entertainment, as there should be a PlayStation All-Stars 2 instead unlike Microsoft, no content owned by the company has any representation in the Smash series.
• Any primarily non-video game property (Dragon Ball, Shrek, SpongeBob, you name it). Franchises that technically started out as non-gaming media, but are primarily video game franchises (such as Megami Tensei or Strider), are fair game, however.