Alternative History:Featured alternate history

Nominations for Featured Alternate Histories are the proper way of nominating the best alternate histories that we have here at the Alternate History Wiki. These alternate histories must meet the following criteria:
 * Well-written: the prose of the alternate history is engaging, even brilliant, and of a professional standard;
 * Comprehensive: the alternate history neglects no major facts or details and places the subject in context; more than one article is used to convey the alternate history
 * Plausible: the POD and the altered events following the POD are logically what would happen if history was changed
 * Neutral: the alternate history does its best to give an objective view of the altered history without being overly influenced by politics, religion, nationalism, etc.; it is not a "wankfest"
 * Peaceful collaboration: the alternate history is not subject to ongoing edit wars.
 * Portal Page: the alternate history has a portal page that summarizes the work and prepares the reader for the detail in the connected articles;
 * Appropriate structure: the majority of articles in the alternate history have a system of hierarchical section headings, a substantial but not overwhelming table of contents and a lead section to describe the article
 * External sources: the alternate history provides OTL sources to support the events after the POD either on the portal page or a separate article
 * Supplements: the alternate history makes use of pictures, flags, maps, tables, videos, etc.

ANY REGISTERED USER can nominate a timeline (except its creator/caretaker). You may nominate an article by yourself, or with other users. You will need to sign the nomination, so a confirmation can be completed. IMPORTANT: only registered users with 100 or more edits will be allowed to vote in the featured TL nominations or to nominate candidates.

If an alternate history receives a nomination, the  template will be placed on the portal page until a decision is reached.

If an alternate history becomes a featured timeline, the  template will be placed on the portal page and the alternate history will be added to the list. The nomination discussion will be moved to the archive.

Nomination Process

 * 1) First chose an alternate history, and explain why the alternate history would be a good candidate. Also, you can explain what needs to be improved on the article.
 * 2) You cannot nominate your own timelines.
 * 3) Failure to follow the correct format and positioning will result in the nomination being removed.
 * 4) Add the  template to the article.
 * 5) The alternate history should be adjusted if anyone opposes it.
 * 6) Objectors must explain why they are objecting to be valid.
 * 7) The alternate history will be added to the list if 2/3 of the votes are cast in support after two weeks since it was nominated.

Sample Nomination
Please copy and paste this format for your own nomination.

===Portal Page of alternate history===

Enter your reason. Sign it.

*Supporters

*Objectors

*Discussion

This is what it should look like:

Portal Page of alternate history
I like this, because it is good. (sample, not intended for copying!) signed: wiki signature


 * Supporters


 * Objectors


 * Discussion

Note: Please put new nominations at the bottom of the Nominations section.

Vikings in the New World
Vikings in the New World is a thorough, well-written, and somewhat original timeline on this wiki. It has had lots of effort put into it and is very astonishing by it's depth and detail. The author has clearly put her time into this project as it contains dozens upon dozens of articles pertaining to the topic. To go into further detail about the contents of the timeline, it has a fairly believable point-of-divergence and strays away from abstract or implausible events. The maps provide a very clear representation of what the world looks like in modern day and the timeline article is written quite impressively as the timeline is quite young compared to others.

I'd certainly enjoy to see this timeline become featured as it is very detailed, thorough, and original. It certainly deserves the title of a featured alternate history. ( United Republic 00:27, July 24, 2015 (UTC))

14:52, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * Supporters
 * .....  Because I'm Just... Too... SSSWWWEEEEEETTT!!!
 * Great TL, definitely deserves featured award. Awesome history 28 (talk) 08:42, August 1, 2015 (UTC)
 * Objectors
 * No offense but VINW isn't as you described. It isn't that original, in fact it's based on an althistory trope, up there with a CSA victory and Rome surviving to the modern age. There is no depth or detail, nor is it thorough. The only thing going for it is hundreds of articles, most of which generic stubs. There pretty much is no POD, or at least not a very well developed one, and pretty much no timeline. Are we reading the same thing, because it looks like the timeline isn't well written at all. So in conclusion, I'm sorry Upvote, but I have to vote no on this one. At least for now. Give it some work and I'll be happy to change my mind one day. Harvenard2 (talk) 00:49, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * Looks like a good timeline, but I think it needs work. Ratcolor (talk) 03:06, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * Wow. Me and Harv Agreeing on something seems, odd. But he is right. this timeline is the exact oppisite of Thorough. The Abridiged timeline has a gap from 1200-1400. There are even more gaps in the normal timeline. To go further, the main page states that the timeline is being redone, and that we should disregard everything in it. When compared to the detalied writing of Superpowers (Regardless of Plausablity, Both before and after the Retconing), this Timeline falls flat. #PraiseRoosevelt. 03:37, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * The points above sum it up nicely. Sorry Upvote, but the timeline ain't ready. Fritzmet (talk) 03:47, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * Truly the rarest of days. Scraw 04:27, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * Not enough content - lots of shell articles. Lordganon (talk) 06:57, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * The timeline itself barely has any content. Roman-spqr-flag.png Consul Ioshua  (Talk) SPQR_EMBLEM.jpg
 * Discussion

King of America
King of America is a great TL. Objectively, it has all the elements from TLs that we love. It's got a King, and it has a giant US. What more is there to ask for? But for real, it's very unique, and extremely well written. It has so many articles, and all of them are mostly fleshed out. The US in this TL is one alien from ours, yet still quite similar. It acts as both a TL and a "where did we go wrong?". Seriously, it's very high quality and at least deserves a nomination.

14:54, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * Supporters
 * --Sithlent (talk) 00:39, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * .....  Because I'm Just... Too... SSSWWWEEEEEETTT!!!
 * Objectors
 * This timeline has like thirty pages, come on. That's hardly "so many articles", and most are stubs. I really like this timeline, its premise, its writting, etc, it's just anywhere near ready for featured. Harvenard2 (talk) 00:49, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * Interesting concept and very nice timeline. A bit early for featured though. Ratcolor (talk) 03:06, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * Good timeline, about two years before its time. Fritzmet (talk) 03:51, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * I like this one but it needs more work. Has potential. Scraw 04:27, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * Off to a good start, but not enough articles. Lordganon (talk) 06:57, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * 20 or 30 more complete, solid, articles, and KoA has my vote. Roman-spqr-flag.png Consul Ioshua  (Talk) SPQR_EMBLEM.jpg
 * Defiantly got potential but it's only got 25 articles. Maybe featured in 4/5 months time with some solid work on it. Its got the potential.Awesome history 28 (talk) 08:42, August 1, 2015 (UTC)
 * Discussion

The Once and Never Kings
The Once and Never Kings. It's as long as King of America, pretty well written and popular, and in its short amount of time has shown great promise. Fritzmet (talk) 01:01, July 24, 2015 (UTC)

While I'm flattered that someone would nominate a TL of mine to be featured, as said TLs creator I don't believe it to be ready. Yes, I haven't gotten around to making the actual timeline portions, but now that I'm back from summer camp I'll now have time to work on them and other expansions.
 * Supporters
 * Objectors
 * Featured timelines don't need to show great promise; they need to already be great (or as close as it can be) before it becomes featured. Whilst I enjoy 'The Once and Never Kings', I feel that it's lacking the vital content (further information about the alternate world, its people, or even a general timeline). Most of the pages are stubs and need expanding. In short; it's just not ready to become featured. Croatia-Australia-Flag.png RichMill | Talk  01:11, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * This one doesn't even have a timeline. Also what Rich said. Harvenard2 (talk) 01:15, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * Ratcolor (talk) 03:06, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * This one also has potential and needs more stuff. Scraw 04:27, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * No real timeline, and needs more articles. Lordganon (talk) 07:00, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * I don't think so. Awesome history 28 (talk) 08:42, August 1, 2015 (UTC)
 * Discussion
 * Discussion

Also, people actually read my TL? That's good to hear, and if anyone has any input let me know, thanks. I am that guy (talk) 00:56, July 27, 2015 (UTC)

The Old Boar Suffered
The Old Boar Suffered is an extraordinary piece of work. It is extremely in depth and has plenty of articles pertaining to the topic. This deserves a nomination at the very least ( United Republic 01:10, July 24, 2015 (UTC))

14:56, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * Supporters
 * The only nominated here that's actually developed like a featured timeline. Harvenard2 (talk) 01:29, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * Very interesting and well written timeline. Ratcolor (talk) 03:06, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * —Bfoxius (talk)
 * Deserves it most out of all of these. Plus is a very well developed and well written timeline. Fritzmet (talk) 03:53, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * FirstStooge (talk) 04:13, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * Although extensive, I do agree with LG that this timeline could be expanded on. I'll vote yes. Roman-spqr-flag.png Consul Ioshua  (Talk) SPQR_EMBLEM.jpg
 * This TL deserves it more than any other. Immense detail. If New Union has got the featured then this one definitely has to. Awesome history 28 (talk) 08:42, August 1, 2015 (UTC)
 * Objectors
 * - People will probably get mad at me for not voting for it, but it only has a hundred years of a TL.
 * This one also has potential and has the right amount of stuff, but is not an intriguing or interesting read. Has potential though that is not being realized. Scraw 04:27, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * Discussion
 * Just saying Up, the timeline is like five centuries long, not one. Fritzmet (talk) 04:19, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * It's well-written, but... the scope of the articles is my issue, here. There is enough of them, and not shell articles, but... there are areas lacking. This basically just deals with parts of Europe, in a lot of ways. Should be expanded more, I think. Not making a decision on this one at this time, mind. Lordganon (talk) 07:03, July 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * Wow, looks like this has passed. To be honest I never pictured this going through, I still have a lot of work ahead of me. But thank you for all the support, and I hope to continue to improve the timeline. Tr0llis (talk) 03:02, August 8, 2015 (UTC)

Featured Review Process
Sometimes timelines are elevated to featured status when they should not be. Also sometimes a good featured timeline is elevated, but later changes make it uworthy of being a featured timeline. If you think this has happened, you can put the timeline under review by following these steps:


 * 1) Use the nomination template above and explain why the timeline should no longer be featured.
 * 2) Add the  template to the article.
 * 3) If 3 editors above the number of those who object, following a two week period, support removing it's featured status, it will no longer be considered a featured TL.

IMPORTANT: By putting yourself down as a supporter, you are supporting the nomination to remove the timeline's featured status.