Forum:Total Drama Wiki Newsletter/May 2013

Welcome to this month's third revival issue of the Total Drama Wiki Newsletter. This issue features administrator notices with three sub-headings, an advertisement, an advice column with three sub-headings, three comics, an editor's note, an episode review, and a short story.

Bigez620
Bigez620

A lot's been going on in Total Drama as of late. The fifth season, Total Drama All-Stars, is currently in production. It's been confirmed that not only will this season return to Camp Wawankwa, but will also reintroduce some of the original twenty-four contestants, as well as several of the new thirteen. Currently, we don't know much about season five, but the heroes versus villains theme is definite, as are the team names, the Heroic Hamsters and the Villainous Vultures. Episode names have been leaked, but from experience I know that those are never set in stone until the actual episode airs. So far, reception towards the season has been divided; it seems like, although a bunch of users can't wait for the new season, the rest are pretty bummed out that their fave characters didn't make it in. Understandable.

Nevertheless, this season should be interesting, with speculation already going around about the possible new friendships, hate-ons, and hook-ups that will occur in the season. One of Christian Potenza ' s YouTube videos confirm that season winner Cameron and everyone's favorite personality-less drone Zoey will have a scene together at some point. Swell. But we still haven't got an airdate, although most signals seem to point towards the idea of the season airing later this year. However, these are all just rumors, and no one's a hundred percent on when the airdate is going to be. Stoked for the upcoming season, and I hope you guys are, too. Thanks for reading.

CD-TDA
CD-TDA

In the twenty-first century, to say that social media is an important part of everyday life would be an understatement. Nowadays, websites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and others are essential parts of society, providing chances for friends to communicate and brands and websites to expand and draw new eyes to them. Since its inception in 2009, the Total Drama Wiki has provided both users and non-users of the wiki other ways to communicate with them and by using the main staple of today, the internet, we are doing just that. You can now find the wiki on Twitter at @TDWiki, but remember that you have to make an account to follow us. Here, we share news on Total Drama, take polls with our loyal followers, and constantly update you on what's going on on the wiki. Since its activation three months ago, the account has racked up over three hundred followers. This is a very big accomplishment.

We are also a big sensation on Facebook with nearly seven hundred likes. This means we are reaching about one hundred people every single week. Since the start of 2013, the percentage of people talking about the wiki on Facebook has gone up three hundred percent. On our Facebook account, you can spot user interaction and chat about Total Drama, its episodes, characters, relationships, and more. People that click through our photo albums will see the entire Total Drama: Revenge of the Island elimination order and cameo list. Visit and like our Facebook page today to get even more updates on the show and wiki. Also, feel free to leave a post on our wall to let us know what else you'd like to see on our Facebook.

Last but certainly not least is our YouTube channel, which has been around since October 2009. Here, you can watch exclusive interviews with the likes of Novie Edwards, the voice of Leshawna, and Annick Obonsawin, the voice of Sierra. We were also one of the first to upload trailers for Total Drama, the Musical and, when it was rebranded, Total Drama World Tour. If you're interested in roleplay, be sure to check out the tutorial video for Roleplay's Next Generation, too. You can become one of our many subscribers by visiting our channel and clicking on the Subscribe button. Make sure to follow all of our social media platforms as 2013 is going to be a big year for the Total Drama Wiki, and we want you to be updated constantly and experience the changes with us. Thanks for reading.

TDIFan13
TDIFan13

Hi, guys, it's Ryan; I'm here to let you guys know what's up with the wiki. In preparation for Total Drama All-Stars, I was put to the task of totally revamping the wiki's design and logo. So far, reception has been positive, but that's not the only new thing about our wiki. About a month ago, I took the liberty of reorganizing the categories with a few other users. They've been completely sorted. Article-wise, things are about the same, but you may recognize that some of our pages have been renamed thanks to our new capitalization rules that kicked in two weeks ago. We've been hard at work fixing redirects, so if you see any articles with a link to an outdated name, revise it.

Now, onto the big news surrounding activities. As you may have already noticed, Newsletter has made a shocking comeback. I am currently the only user in charge of Newsletter so if anyone is interested in applying to write a column, let me know. This time around, I promise it won't fail. I won't let it. In other news, we've rebooted the highly popular Total Drama Roleplay activity that started back in 2009 and ended two years later. This means that the series is starting over with a new name - Roleplay's Next Generation.

As CD-TDA mentioned, the roleplay's tutorial video narrated by Bigez620 and myself is now online, so make sure to check it out if you're confused on what roleplay is. A sign-up forum has also been posted, and auditions are set to start on June 14. Speaking of forums, make sure to also check out our submission forum for Caption Crunch. If you win, you'll get your image or Theme Week idea featured in the game. Caption Crunch is doing awesomely so far, with our last four blogs all garnering over fifty comments. Hopefully, the return of all these amazing activities will bring back activity on the wiki. Thanks for reading, guys, and I hope you enjoy this month's installment of the Total Drama Wiki Newsletter.

Advice column
TDIFan13

Clueless
"Dear TDIFan13, I can never find edits on this wiki. It's so hard to find articles. Isn't there some sort of feature I could use that just brings up a random page?"

- Clueless Dear Clueless,
 * It's funny that you ask, because there is such a feature. By clicking the random page button, you'll be redirected to a new page in seconds. Also, if you're having trouble finding edits, try rewatching an episode from the series, then checking its article for complete accuracy. Our users aren't perfect; sometimes they make mistakes.

Miss Boring
"Dear TDIFan13, My userpage is blander than the taste of air. I keep adding and removing headings, but it's pointless and I'm not sure why I'm doing it, because everything still looks blander than ever... help, please."

- Miss Boring Dear Miss Boring,
 * Don't worry; your userpage doesn't define who you are. I've been on this wiki for four years, and mine is only a few paragraphs long. I do understand your dilemma, though, so I'd consider browsing through other userpages and asking users if you can possibly use their format. Asking is really important because stealing content from people will lead to a lot of trust issues around the community, and the last thing that you want is a reputation. Try adding color to spice things up, too.

Invisible Loner
"Dear TDIFan13, No one notices me. I've been on this wiki for a year and a half and I still feel invisible. I've tried making blogs and wishing people on their birthday... nothing helps. I'm still a nobody. What do I do?"

- Invisible Loner Dear Invisible Loner,
 * There are hundreds of users that visit our wiki and therefore it's hard to get recognized even when you're trying to be friendly. My advice? Join an activity. Every single one of our current admins had to work their way up to getting recognized, and every one of them participated in quiz tournaments or roleplays when they first joined. Also, try visiting some of our wiki's chats if you want to make a few friends, instead of just making blogs.

Disclaimer
Sunshineandravioli

Leshawna's Fall
Kgman04

Vocal Expression
TDIFan13

Editor's note
TDIFan13

We're back, people. This has been our first Newsletter since last year's February issue, when Misstditylerfan was in charge. She did a fantastic job, but things ultimately came crashing down thanks to some irresponsible users and issues with organization. I have decided to bring it back one final time; this time, if things don't work out, we'll know that Newsletter just isn't meant to be. The activity will be retired if users fail to submit their work in on time. A big thanks to Bigez620, CD-TDA, Codyfan9000 for writing some great material, and to Kgman04 and Sunshineandravioli, who left some hilarious unused comics on our setup wiki. We hope you enjoy this month's Newsletter installation.

Episode review
TDIFan13

Not Quite Famous is quite an entertaining episode, one that really stands out from the others as the start of where Total Drama Island begins to kick off. A talent show is a pretty generic topic, but this episode tackles it pretty well as we dive deeper into several friendships, relationships, and most prominently, conflicts. The two teams are to compete in a talent show, where three teammates will present what they have to offer. The talent audition portion of the episode definitely stood out, particularly Owen ' s burping of the alphabet, DJ ' s ribbon dancing, and Tyler ' s yo-yo tricks. After three episodes of not doing much at all, Justin gets some humorous scenes, even if he doesn't speak. The dude's so hot that water literally evaporates on his body. We also dive a little bit more into Lindsay and Tyler's odd relationship, and the conflict between Heather and Gwen, as the former continues to instigate our lovable goth loner.

You should probably start to see why this is such a great episode; there's an abundance of character development, and the challenge is freakin' hilarious. After the contestants are chosen for the talent show, Courtney is injured by a falling spotlight, courtesy of Bridgette, who then takes her place in the talent show and throws up everywhere. This messes the Killer Bass up big time. DJ's ribbon routine isn't helping much, either. For the Screaming Gophers, Justin performs his beauty routine, which prompts Owen to give us some homosexual humor. Trent plays a twenty-second song that no one should really be impressed by, and Heather really stirs the pot when she reads Gwen's diary aloud to everyone at camp as payback for crossing her. At this point, we have no doubt in our minds that Gwen likes Trent, but she certainly doesn't want anyone to know.

So, when it seems like the Bass are on the verge of losing, Harold goes up to present as a last resort option and lays down some epic beatboxing skills that leads his team to victory. We are left wondering who, on the Gophers, is the next to go, and even though everyone on the Gophers really wants it to be Heather, her alliance triumphs once again and sends Justin home. In one of my favorite endings in Total Drama history, Gwen decides to seek revenge on Heather by dumping Harold's red ant farm on her bed. Classic. This isn't one of my favorite episodes, but it's certainly a great one. There are plenty of funny jokes, both visually and verbally, not to mention all the awesome character development. All together, a pretty great episode that earns an eight out of ten from me.

Roleplay's Next Generation information
TDIFan13

What do you get when you force twenty-two mean-spirited, juvenile, overbearing, party-obsessed, psychotic sixteen-year-olds to live in a crummy, rundown campsite and compete in life-threatening challenges for one hundred thousand dollars? Drama, that's what. You can play your favorite Total Drama character by signing up for the first season of Roleplay's Next Generation. The show takes you back in time to the very beginning of the series, but even though all the contestants are the same, the series of events that will take place in the roleplay will be very different. Imagine a world where Owen is eliminated first, where Gwen and Trent never fall in love, or where Heather isn't so mean after all. In this roleplay, the possibilities are endless. Auditions will begin on June 14. We look forward to seeing you sign up.

Short story
Codyfan9000

I walk out of the building, the screams still vibrating in my ears from Eva's mental breakdown. I kick some rocks and find a curb to sit on. I watch as the cars race by, remembering – no – regretting all of the mistakes I've made in the past.

I close my eyes, and see her. The one I once loved. The one that made me smile, no matter how gloomy I was. Even now, I know she would lighten up my mood.

"Gwen," I whisper to myself as a tear rolls down my cheek. And then, I start to remember my mistakes, how happy she was on that TV screen, how happy she was without me...

"Trent?" a voice calls from behind me.

Justin.

I don't answer. He can't see me like this. No one can.

"I'm disappointed, too," he insists, "but we can't just run from it. We have to be happy for the others who get another chance at the game." I hear his footsteps disappear into the city's cry.

I think about his words more. Happy for the others? Happy for who? Gwen? The one person that I trusted with all my heart, who betrayed me? Duncan? Oh, Duncan. If I ever get my hands on him, I'll –

I notice I'm practically sobbing now.

I soak up the tears, and put on my happy face. I've been practicing it ever since I was eliminated last season. You can't let the crowd know you're dying.

... I may be happy on the outside, but I'm slowly, painfully, dying on the inside...