Talk:Book of Vile Darkness/GA1

GA Reassessment
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 * GA review (see here for criteria)


 * 1) It is reasonably well written.
 * a (prose): b (MoS):
 * It constantly refers back to other items with words like "As with...", "Like most..." Those are minor though.
 * 1) It is factually accurate and verifiable.
 * a (references): b (citations to reliable sources):  c (OR):
 * Several statements in the Before release section, including quotes, are unsourced. Furthermore, the article fails WP:BK as there is only 1 secondary source noting commenting on it (having the material included in later supplements does not confer notability)
 * 1) It is broad in its coverage.
 * a (major aspects): b (focused):
 * The book lacks reception and coverage. It has too little detail on its reception or impact (impact being on items outside WotC/Hasburo). This means it may have too much backhistory that is trying to make up for the lack of reception/impact.
 * 1) It follows the neutral point of view policy.
 * Fair representation without bias:
 * I believe there was some problems mentioning this book among others for power creep brought into 3.5. However with a lack of independent RSes, it's unclear if this is NPOV issue or just lack of content.
 * 1) It is stable.
 * No edit wars, etc.:
 * 1) It is illustrated by images, where possible and appropriate.
 * a (images are tagged and non-free images have fair use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):
 * The rationale should be strengthened; specifically why they are necessary. See Popotan or School Rumble for good examples.
 * 1) Overall:
 * Pass/Fail:
 * While there is great background, the article fails WP:BK. It appears the amount of background detail is trying to make up for the lack of real-world impact and reception, but it cannot.
 * While there is great background, the article fails WP:BK. It appears the amount of background detail is trying to make up for the lack of real-world impact and reception, but it cannot.