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'''KenKen'''™ is a mathematical and [[logic]]al [[puzzle]] loosely similar to [[sudoku]]. It was invented by a Japanese mathematics teacher [[Tetsuya Miyamoto]], innovator of the theory "The Art Of Teaching Without Teaching", as an 'instruction-free' method of training the brain and was later published in [[The Times]] in March 2008. It was introduced to The Times via Robert Fuhrer of Nextoy and Chess Champion [[David Levy (chess player)|Dr. David Levy]] and recognized for its depth and magnitude by The Times features editor, Mr. Michael Harvey. KenKen(tm) brain training puzzles are a trademark of Nextoy, LLC. Renowned toy inventor, Robert Fuhrer, founder of Nextoy discovered KenKen (aka KEN-KEN) in Japan as the original books published by educational publisher Gakken Co., Ltd. as Kashikoku naru Puzzle, and has been instrumental in introducing them to the western world. |
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{{shortcut|WP:FLC/CONTEST|WP:FLCon}} |
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'''The new and improved FL contest''' (for lack of a better title) is a contest for FL contributors being run in October 2008. The previous contest, held back in June, was won by [[User:Sephiroth BCR|Sephiroth BCR]]. |
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Entrants will be accepted up until Friday [[October 10]], at which point the contest will officially begin. Entrants can pick the topics they want to work on starting on [[October 3]], but will not be allowed to submit any lists at FLC until the tenth at 20:00 GMT. The winner will be awarded a fancy barnstar. Those that do not like barnstars can enter for fun. |
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[[Image:Kenkenproblem.png|right|250px|thumb| A typical KenKen problem.]] |
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[[Image:Kenkensolution.png|right|250px|thumb| Solution to the above problem.]] |
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The objective is to fill the grid in with the digits 1 through 6 such that: |
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* Each row contains exactly one of each digit |
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* Each column contains exactly one of each digit |
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* Each bold-outlined group of cells contains digits which achieve the specified result using the specified mathematical operation: addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (x), and division (÷). Unlike [[Killer sudoku]], digits may repeat within a group. |
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==Why?== |
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Some of the techniques from sudoku and killer sudoku can be used here, but much of the process involves the listing of all the possible options and eliminating the options one by one as other information requires. One major distinction of KenKen from sudoku is that there are multiple ways to an answer. One can finish a puzzle and then erase the answers to try to solve it in a more efficient way. |
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This contest, conceived by Scorpion0422, is a way to get some interest in the process and provide users with a challenge as most will be working with lists in topics that they have previously done little work with. It will also help populate some of the under-represented FL categories. One goal of the contest is to introduce veterans to new topics and it has had success at this in the past. For example, thanks to the first contest, Sephiroth BCR gained an interest in working on awards related lists and that category quickly grew. |
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==So you don't want to enter== |
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In the example here: |
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You could help by reviewing the FLCs that contestants submit. This will ensure that they will not be bogged down in the process. |
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* "11+" in the leftmost column can only be "5,6" |
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* "2÷" in the top row must be one of "1,2", "2,4" or "3,6" |
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* "20x" in the top row must be "4,5". |
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* "6x" in the top right must be "1,1,2,3". Therefore the two "1"s must be in separate columns, thus row 1 column 5 is a "1". |
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* "240x" on the left side is one of "6,5,4,2" or "3,5,4,4". Either way there is a five and it must be in the right pair of cells since we have "5,6" already in column 1. |
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* etc |
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==The rules== |
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More complex KenKen problems are formed using the principles described above but omitting the +-x÷ symbol leaving them as yet another unknown to be determined. |
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In the first contest, users worked on one list, so basically the first one to reach FLC won. This time, the contest will be taking more of a [[WP:WIKICUP|wikicup]] approach and users will work on multiple lists. |
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#You must pick three lists from three separate topics. |
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##One from an under-represented topic. However, similar to the previous contest, no more than three people can work on the same topic. This rule only applies to this list. |
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##One from any topic, but something in a topic in which you have not previously nominated a GA, FA, FL, FT or are a member of a related wikiproject. |
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##One from any topic at all. |
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#You will be allowed to nominate one list at a time starting on October 10 at 20:00 GMT. However, you must wait 12 days until you can nominate the next list (even if the first one is promoted after 10). |
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#You are allowed to have worked on a list prior to this contest, however the lists can not already be near FLC quality before the contest was first announced (30 September 2008). |
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#You can not work on a former Featured List or a Former Featured List Candidate since 2007 (unless that FLC resulted in a speedy or snowball close). |
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#The first user to get their three lists promoted will be declared the winner. |
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#Please do not submit an FLC before you start work on an article; snowball closures will result in a disqualification. |
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#Lists must first be approved by Scorpion0422 or Matthewedwards. |
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#You are allowed to switch lists after the competition begins, but not topics. |
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===Under-represented topics=== |
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== References == |
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#Art, architecture and archaeology |
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*[http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/games_and_puzzles/article3599704.ece Tetsuya Miyamoto creates KenKen. Train your brain], [[The Times]], [[21 March]] [[2008]]. |
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#Business, economics and finance |
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*[http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/commercial/article3586194.ece The Times introduces the new Su Doku: KenKen], [[The Times]], [[19 March]] [[2008]]. |
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#Chemistry and mineralogy |
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*[http://www.djape.net/sudoku/wp/index.php/category/square-wisdom/ Daily KenKen puzzles]. |
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#Computing |
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[[Category:Mathematics and culture]] |
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#Engineering and technology (but not a list of tallest buildings) |
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[[Category:Logic puzzles]] |
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#Food and drink |
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#Geology, geophysics (but not meteorology) |
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#History |
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#Language and linguistics |
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#Literature and theatre |
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#Law |
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#Mathematics |
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#Religion, mysticism and mythology |
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#Royalty, nobility and heraldry |
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#Philosophy and psychology |
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#Physics |
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#Space and astronomy |
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#<s>Transport</s> |
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==Awards== |
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[[de:Ken Ken]] |
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So that everyone in the contest has something to aim for, we have decided to give awards out as well. So far, there is only one confirmed category. |
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[[sl:KenKen]] |
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#Most original list |
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And there are others that Matthew and Scorpion0422 are currently debating, opinions and suggestions are more than welcome. |
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#Best list |
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#Best trio of lists. |
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==Entrants== |
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If you think you may be interested in participating, please '''add yourself to the list alphabetically'''. Please note that the contest is still being tweaked so you may want to wait until we have the rules set in stone before committing. It is also recommended that you watch this page so that you will quickly be aware of any news or developments. |
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| rowspan=3 |{{user|Bencherlite}} |
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| Law |
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| [[List of former county courts in England]] |
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| {{Yes}} |
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| Sport |
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| [[List of international cricket centuries of Graham Gooch]] |
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| Education |
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| {{FLC-icon}} [[List of Honorary Fellows of Jesus College, Oxford]] |
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| Food and Drinks |
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| [[List of breweries in Australia]] |
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| Transport |
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| [[List of highways in Australia]] |
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| Sport |
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| [[List of Australian Football League grounds]] |
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| rowspan=3 |{{user|Chrishomingtang}} |
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| Transportation |
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| [[List of Bay Area Rapid Transit stations]] |
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| Business, economics and finance |
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| {{FLC-icon}} [[List of acquisitions by Hewlett-Packard]] |
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| Sports |
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| [[List of New York Knicks head coaches]] |
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| rowspan=3 |{{user|Durova}} |
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| Literature and theatre |
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| [[List of songs in Shuffle Along]] (from ''[[Shuffle Along]]'') |
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| {{Yes}} |
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| Music |
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| [[List of compositions by James Scott]] |
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| {{Yes}} |
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| Art, architecture and archaeology |
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| [[List of United States standard crochet hook and knitting needle sizes]] |
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| {{Yes}} |
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| rowspan=3 |{{user|Florentino floro}} |
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| Law |
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|[[List of Philippines Chief Justices by time in office]] |
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| {{Yes}} |
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| Politics |
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| List 3 |
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| rowspan=3 |{{user|Garden}} |
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| Computing |
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| [[List of web browsers]] |
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| {{Yes}} |
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| Geography |
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| [[Largest cities of the European Union by population within city limits]] |
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| {{Yes}} |
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| Media |
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| [[Snow Patrol discography]] |
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| {{Yes}} |
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|-style="border-top: 2px solid black;" |
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| rowspan=3 |{{user|Gary King}} |
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| Business, economics and finance |
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| [[List of Adobe Systems mergers and acquisitions]] |
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| {{yes}} |
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| Sports |
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| [[List of Tennessee Titans head coaches]] |
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| {{yes}} |
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| Education |
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| {{FLC-icon}} [[List of universities in Nova Scotia]] |
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| {{yes}} |
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|-style="border-top: 2px solid black;" |
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| rowspan=3 |{{user|Golbez}} |
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| Space and astronomy |
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| [[List of Messier objects]] |
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| {{yes}} |
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| Sports |
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| [[List of New Orleans Saints head coaches]] |
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| {{yes}} |
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| Politics and Government |
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| [[List of Governors of Arizona]] |
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| rowspan=3 |{{user|IMatthew}} |
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| Literature and theater |
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| [[List of characters in Annie]] |
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| {{Yes}} |
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| Media |
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| {{FLC-icon}} [[List of American Idol finalists]] |
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| {{yes}} |
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| Sports |
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| [[Cy Young Award]] |
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| {{yes}} |
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| rowspan=3 |{{user|Juliancolton}} |
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| Transportation |
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| [[State highways in Dutchess County, New York]] |
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| {{yes}} |
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|- |
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| Sports |
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| {{FLC-icon}} [[List of St. Louis Rams head coaches]] |
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| {{yes}} |
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| Geology, geophysics and meteorology |
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| [[List of New England hurricanes]] |
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| {{yes}} |
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| rowspan=3 |{{user|Mr.crabby}} |
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| Geology, geophysics and meteorology |
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| [[Extreme points of Bulgaria]] |
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| {{yes}} |
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| Transport |
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| [[List of Interstate Highways in North Carolina]] |
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| {{yes}} |
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| Sports |
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| {{FLC-icon}} [[Tampa Bay Rays seasons]] |
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| rowspan=3 |{{user|Nergaal}} |
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| Chemistry and mineralogy |
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| Sports |
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| [[World record progression 100 metres men|Official progression of 100 meters men world record]] |
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| {{yes}} |
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| Royalty, nobility and heraldry |
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|[[List of British monarchs]] |
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| rowspan=3 |{{user|Pwnage8}} |
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| Engineering and technology |
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| [[List of reservoirs and dams in Canada]] |
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| {{Yes}} |
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| Film |
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| [[List of films considered the worst]] |
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| {{Yes}} |
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| Transport |
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| [[List of unused highways in Canada]] |
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| {{Yes}} |
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| rowspan=3 |{{user|Sephiroth BCR}} |
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| Literature and theatre |
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|{{FLC-icon}} [[List of Soul Eater chapters]] |
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| {{Yes}} |
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| Business, economics and finance |
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|[[List of Nobel laureates in Economics]] |
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| {{Yes}} |
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| Video gaming |
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|[[List of Bleach video games]] |
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| rowspan=3 |{{user|Shoemaker's Holiday}} |
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| [[List of W. S. Gilbert dramatic works]] |
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| [[List of transitional species]] |
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| [[List of compositions by Arthur Sullivan]] |
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| {{FLC-icon}} [[List of Vancouver SkyTrain stations]] |
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| [[List of premiers of British Columbia]] |
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| [[List of San Diego Padres Opening Day starting pitchers]] |
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[[Category:Wikipedia featured content]] |
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Revision as of 07:42, 11 October 2008
- For the previous contest held in June 2008, see: Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/Contest 1
The new and improved FL contest (for lack of a better title) is a contest for FL contributors being run in October 2008. The previous contest, held back in June, was won by Sephiroth BCR.
Entrants will be accepted up until Friday October 10, at which point the contest will officially begin. Entrants can pick the topics they want to work on starting on October 3, but will not be allowed to submit any lists at FLC until the tenth at 20:00 GMT. The winner will be awarded a fancy barnstar. Those that do not like barnstars can enter for fun.
Why?
This contest, conceived by Scorpion0422, is a way to get some interest in the process and provide users with a challenge as most will be working with lists in topics that they have previously done little work with. It will also help populate some of the under-represented FL categories. One goal of the contest is to introduce veterans to new topics and it has had success at this in the past. For example, thanks to the first contest, Sephiroth BCR gained an interest in working on awards related lists and that category quickly grew.
So you don't want to enter
You could help by reviewing the FLCs that contestants submit. This will ensure that they will not be bogged down in the process.
The rules
In the first contest, users worked on one list, so basically the first one to reach FLC won. This time, the contest will be taking more of a wikicup approach and users will work on multiple lists.
- You must pick three lists from three separate topics.
- One from an under-represented topic. However, similar to the previous contest, no more than three people can work on the same topic. This rule only applies to this list.
- One from any topic, but something in a topic in which you have not previously nominated a GA, FA, FL, FT or are a member of a related wikiproject.
- One from any topic at all.
- You will be allowed to nominate one list at a time starting on October 10 at 20:00 GMT. However, you must wait 12 days until you can nominate the next list (even if the first one is promoted after 10).
- You are allowed to have worked on a list prior to this contest, however the lists can not already be near FLC quality before the contest was first announced (30 September 2008).
- You can not work on a former Featured List or a Former Featured List Candidate since 2007 (unless that FLC resulted in a speedy or snowball close).
- The first user to get their three lists promoted will be declared the winner.
- Please do not submit an FLC before you start work on an article; snowball closures will result in a disqualification.
- Lists must first be approved by Scorpion0422 or Matthewedwards.
- You are allowed to switch lists after the competition begins, but not topics.
Under-represented topics
- Art, architecture and archaeology
- Business, economics and finance
- Chemistry and mineralogy
- Computing
- Engineering and technology (but not a list of tallest buildings)
- Food and drink
- Geology, geophysics (but not meteorology)
- History
- Language and linguistics
- Literature and theatre
- Law
- Mathematics
- Religion, mysticism and mythology
- Royalty, nobility and heraldry
- Philosophy and psychology
- Physics
- Space and astronomy
Transport
Awards
So that everyone in the contest has something to aim for, we have decided to give awards out as well. So far, there is only one confirmed category.
- Most original list
And there are others that Matthew and Scorpion0422 are currently debating, opinions and suggestions are more than welcome.
- Best list
- Best trio of lists.
Entrants
If you think you may be interested in participating, please add yourself to the list alphabetically. Please note that the contest is still being tweaked so you may want to wait until we have the rules set in stone before committing. It is also recommended that you watch this page so that you will quickly be aware of any news or developments.