ppy · cl8n · Jul 22, 2020 · Apr 24, 2020 · Apr 24, 2020 · Apr 28, 2020
diff --git a/wiki/Abandoned_wasteland/en.md b/wiki/Abandoned_wasteland/en.md
@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+---
+stub: true
+tags:
+  - forum
+  - wastelanded
+---
+
+# Abandoned wasteland
+
+The **abandoned wasteland** is a private [subforum](https://osu.ppy.sh/community/forums)<!-- TODO --> used to hide forums<!-- TODO: link --> and forum topics<!-- TODO: link --> from public view. This subforum is only accessible to moderators<!-- TODO: link --> who have the ability to modify the forums. The instructions to moderators concerning it is: `Put stuff we do not really need in here.`.
+
+Forums and topics are said to be "wastelanded" when they are moved to this forum.
diff --git a/wiki/Bancho/en.md b/wiki/Bancho/en.md
@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+---
+stub: true
+tags:
+  - internet relay chat
+  - IRC
+---
+
+# Bancho (chat server)
+
+*Not to be confused with [BanchoBot](/wiki/BanchoBot).*
+
+**Bancho** is a custom [Internet Relay Chat](/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat) (*IRC*) server designed for osu!. Signing in with an osu! account in-game will automatically connect to Bancho.
diff --git a/wiki/Beat/en.md b/wiki/Beat/en.md
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+---
+stub: true
+tags:
+  - beats
+  - white line
+  - white lines
+  - white tick
+  - white ticks
+  - whole beat
+  - whole beats
+---
+
+# Beat
+
+A **beat** is a period of time that songs can be divided into based on their [BPM](/wiki/Beatmapping/Beats_per_minute). A correctly timed [beatmap](/wiki/Beatmaps) will have each beat correspond to the song's rhythm, and a whole beat should fall between two white lines on the [timeline](/wiki/Beatmap_Editor/Timelines).
diff --git a/wiki/Beatmaps/Authentic/en.md b/wiki/Beatmaps/Authentic/en.md
@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+---
+stub: true
+tags:
+  - authentic beatmaps
+  - DS game
+  - DS games
+  - EBA
+  - Elite Beat Agents
+  - iNiS
+  - iNiS beatmaps
+  - iNiS beatmapping
+  - iNiS mapping
+  - iNiS maps
+  - original game
+  - original games
+  - Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan!
+  - Osu Tatakae Ouendan
+  - Ouendan
+---
+
+# Authentic beatmap
+
+An **authentic [beatmap](/wiki/Beatmaps)** is one that emulates a stage from the [iNiS games](/wiki/iNiS_games). The term originates from a time where [mapping](/wiki/Beatmapping) was heavily inspired by iNiS. Today, the term "authentic" has little meaning, as generations of mappers have been inspired by each other instead of the original games.
diff --git a/wiki/Beatmaps/Background/en.md b/wiki/Beatmaps/Background/en.md
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+---
+stub: true
+tags:
+  - bg
+---
+
+# Background
+
+*For regulations surrounding backgrounds, see: [Ranking Criteria](/wiki/Ranking_Criteria)*
+
+**Background** (***BG***) images and videos can be added to [beatmaps](/wiki/Beatmaps). When written only as "background" or "bg", it usually refers to the background image.
+
+Backgrounds are displayed on beatmap cards, on the [song selection screen](/wiki/Interface#song-selection-screen), and during gameplay.
diff --git a/wiki/Beatmaps/Beatmap_ID/en.md b/wiki/Beatmaps/Beatmap_ID/en.md
@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+---
+stub: true
+tags:
+  - BeatmapID
+  - beatmap URL
+  - map ID
+  = map URL
+---
+
+# Beatmap ID
+
+*See also: [Beatmapset ID](/wiki/Beatmaps/Beatmapset_ID)*
+
+A **beatmap ID** is a unique incrementing number given to all [submitted](/wiki/Submission) [beatmaps](/wiki/Beatmaps). They are used to identify beatmaps in the game client, website, and [API](/wiki/osu!api).
+
+The common spelling of "BeatmapID" for this value comes from the key in the [`.osu` file](/wiki/osu!_File_Formats/Osu_(file_format)) that describes a beatmap. Unsubmitted beatmaps have a value of `0` for that key.
+
+Beatmap IDs refer to beatmaps in various URLs:
+
+- `https://osu.ppy.sh/b/{BeatmapID}`
+- `https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmaps/{BeatmapID}`
+- `https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/{BeatmapSetID}#{GameMode}/{BeatmapID}`
diff --git a/wiki/Beatmaps/Beatmapset_ID/en.md b/wiki/Beatmaps/Beatmapset_ID/en.md
@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+---
+stub: true
+tags:
+  - BeatmapSetID
+  - beatmapset URL
+  - mapset ID
+  = mapset URL
+---
+
+# Beatmapset ID
+
+*See also: [Beatmap ID](/wiki/Beatmaps/Beatmap_ID)*
+
+A **beatmapset ID** is a unique incrementing number given to all [submitted](/wiki/Submission) [beatmapsets](/wiki/Beatmaps/Beatmapsets). They are used to identify beatmapsets in the game client, website, and [API](/wiki/osu!api). A single beatmapset ID is shared between all of the [beatmaps](/wiki/Beatmaps) in a set.
+
+The common spelling of "BeatmapSetID" for this value comes from the key in the [`.osu` file](/wiki/osu!_File_Formats/Osu_(file_format)) that describes a beatmap. Unsubmitted beatmapsets have a value of `-1` for that key.
+
+Beatmapset IDs refer to beatmapsets in various URLs:
+
+- `https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/{BeatmapSetID}`
+- `https://osu.ppy.sh/d/{BeatmapSetID}`
+- `https://osu.ppy.sh/s/{BeatmapSetID}`
diff --git a/wiki/Beatmaps/Break/en.md b/wiki/Beatmaps/Break/en.md
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+---
+stub: true
+tags:
+  - break time
+  - rest
+  - rest time
+---
+
+# Break
+
+**Breaks** are sections of a [beatmap](/wiki/Beatmaps) which have no [hit objects](/wiki/Hit_object). During this time, the drain of the health bar is temporarily halted. Breaks usually allow the player to rest their arm for a short while and reposition their input device.
+
+Depending on the enabled settings, letterboxes may appear when a break is initiated. In addition to this, a passing or failing graphic and sound may appear to indicate if a player is doing well or not. This will only appear if there is enough time for the graphic to show.
diff --git a/wiki/Bit_rate/en.md b/wiki/Bit_rate/en.md
@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+---
+stub: true
+---
+
+# Bit rate
+
+*For regulations surrounding bit rate, see: [Ranking criteria](/wiki/Ranking_Criteria)*\
+*For help re-encoding audio to a different bit rate, see: [Audio editing guide](/wiki/Guides/Audio_Editing).*
+
+**Bit rate** is a measurement of data throughput for a media file in units of bits over time. In osu!, this is relevant when talking about the quality of audio files: higher quality audio typically requires a higher bit rate, while lower quality audio can use a lower bit rate.
+
+Bit rates of audio files typically range from 96kbps (kilobits per second) to 320kbps. The [ranking criteria](/wiki/Ranking_Criteria) require that song audio is in the 128–192kbps range, and [AiMod](/wiki/Beatmap_Editor/AiMod) will warn if this is not the case.
diff --git a/wiki/Contests/Aspire/en.md b/wiki/Contests/Aspire/en.md
@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+---
+stub: true
+tags:
+  - MBC
+  - MBC 6
+  - Monthly Beatmapping Contest
+  - Monthly Beatmapping Contest 6
+---
+
+# Aspire
+
+**Aspire** is a [beatmapping](/wiki/Beatmapping) [contest](/wiki/Contests) where the mappers are encouraged to fully ignore the [ranking criteria](/wiki/Ranking_Criteria) and explore gameplay mechanics that aren't typically used.
diff --git a/wiki/Disambiguation/Bancho/en.md b/wiki/Disambiguation/Bancho/en.md
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 # Bancho (disambiguation)
 
+<!-- TODO: can be updated with newer articles -->
+
 **Bancho** can have multiple meanings:
 
-- [Bancho](/wiki/Glossary#bancho), the server coded by peppy to handle incoming and outgoing osu! connections.
+- [Bancho](/wiki/Bancho), the server coded by peppy to handle incoming and outgoing osu! connections.
 - [BanchoBot](/wiki/BanchoBot), the IRC (Internet Relay Chat) bot for the [in-game chat](/wiki/Chat_Console).
diff --git a/wiki/Gameplay/Accuracy/en.md b/wiki/Gameplay/Accuracy/en.md
@@ -6,4 +6,4 @@ stub: true
 
 <!-- TODO: needs to be combined with /wiki/Accuracy in some way -->
 
-**Accuracy** defines how accurately a player is hitting [hit objects](/wiki/Hit_Objects) on a [beatmap](/wiki/Beatmaps). This value varies from 0 to 100%. Accuracy can be seen in the top-right corner while watching a replay or playing a beatmap.
+**Accuracy** (or *acc* for short) defines how accurately a player is hitting [hit objects](/wiki/Hit_object) on a [beatmap](/wiki/Beatmaps). This value varies from 0 to 100%. Accuracy can be seen in the top-right corner of the screen while watching a replay or playing a beatmap.
diff --git a/wiki/Mapping_Techniques/Blanket/en.md b/wiki/Mapping_Techniques/Blanket/en.md
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+---
+stub: true
+tags:
+  - wrapping
+  - blanketing
+---
+
+# Blanket
+
+A **blanket** is the effect created when a [sliderbody](/wiki/Hit_object/Sliderbody) wraps around the shape of another [hit object](/wiki/Hit_object). Blanketing can be done in many ways to fit the visual style of a [beatmap](/wiki/Beatmaps). A guide to making them can be found in the [mapping techniques article](/wiki/Mapping_Techniques/Making_Good_Sliders#beat-blankets).
diff --git a/wiki/Mapping_Techniques/Time-distance_equality/en.md b/wiki/Mapping_Techniques/Time-distance_equality/en.md
@@ -7,6 +7,6 @@ tags:
 
 # Time-distance equality
 
-**Time-distance equality** is an [osu!standard](/wiki/Game_Modes/osu!) mapping technique where spacing between [hit objects](/wiki/Hit_Objects) on the playfield is proportional to the duration of time between them. This is automatically calculated by the [distance snap](/wiki/Beatmap_Editor/Distance_Snap) feature of the [beatmap editor](/wiki/Beatmap_Editor).
+**Time-distance equality** is an [osu!standard](/wiki/Game_Modes/osu!) [mapping technique](/wiki/Mapping_Techniques) where spacing between [hit objects](/wiki/Hit_object) on the playfield is proportional to the time between them. This is automatically calculated by the [distance snap](/wiki/Beatmap_Editor/Distance_Snap) feature of the [beatmap editor](/wiki/Beatmap_Editor).
 
 In lower [difficulties](/wiki/Difficulties), time-distance equality is used to make gameplay more intuitive for new players.
diff --git a/wiki/People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators/en.md b/wiki/People/The_Team/Beatmap_Nominators/en.md
@@ -8,7 +8,9 @@ tags:
 
 *See also: [Beatmap Nominator Rules](/wiki/People/Beatmap_Nominators/Rules), [General Information for Beatmap Nominators](/wiki/People/Beatmap_Nominators/General_Information), and [Becoming a Beatmap Nominator](/wiki/People/Beatmap_Nominators/Becoming_a_Beatmap_Nominator)*
 
-The Beatmap Nominators, commonly abbreviated as *BN*, is a group in charge of [beatmap nomination](/wiki/Beatmap_ranking_procedure). As of 2014-08-22, they are no longer a part of the staff, revoking their chat moderation in-game, red name in-game, and on the forums. As of 2015-02-01, the team was changed from the *Beatmap Appreciation Team* to the *Beatmap Nominators*. Currently, they have a purple name on the forums and in beatmap discussions.
+<!-- TODO: this article needs to get to the point faster, and the intro shouldn't include random history -->
+
+The **Beatmap Nominators** (***BN***) is a group in charge of [beatmap nomination](/wiki/Beatmap_ranking_procedure). As of 2014-08-22, they are no longer a part of the staff, revoking their chat moderation in-game, red name in-game, and on the forums. As of 2015-02-01, the team was changed from the *Beatmap Appreciation Team* to the *Beatmap Nominators*. Currently, they have a purple name on the forums and in beatmap discussions.
 
 ## Roles and responsibilities
 

diff --git a/wiki/redirect.yaml b/wiki/redirect.yaml
@@ -81,7 +81,6 @@
 
 "difficulty":                        "Difficulties"
 
-"bancho": "Disambiguation/Bancho"
 "easy": "Disambiguation/Easy"
 "ez": "Disambiguation/EZ"
 "mods": "Disambiguation/Mod"
@@ -181,15 +180,13 @@
 "9k":                          "Game_Modifiers#xk"
 "xk":                          "Game_Modifiers#xk"
 
-"abandoned_wasteland":         "Glossary#abandoned-wasteland"
 "acc":                         "Glossary#accuracy"
 "accuracy_glossary":           "Glossary#accuracy"
 "afk":                         "Glossary#afk"
 "away_from_keyboard":          "Glossary#afk"
 "approach_circle":             "Glossary#approach-circle"
 "aspire":                      "Glossary#aspire"
 "authentic":                   "Glossary#authentic"
-"beat":                        "Glossary#beat"
 "beat_spacing":                "Glossary#beat-spacing"
 "beatmapid":                   "Glossary#beatmapid"
 "beatmap_id":                  "Glossary#beatmapid"
@@ -199,7 +196,6 @@
 "beatmapset_id":               "Glossary#beatmapsetid"
 "mapset_id":                   "Glossary#beatmapsetid"
 "mapsetid":                    "Glossary#beatmapsetid"
-"bit_rate":                    "Glossary#bit-rate"
 "bg":                          "Glossary#bg"
 "background":                  "Glossary#bg"
 "blanket":                     "Glossary#blanket"
@@ -240,7 +236,6 @@
 "creator":                     "Glossary#creator"
 "beatmapper":                  "Glossary#creator"
 "mapper":                      "Glossary#creator"
-"downbeat":                    "Glossary#downbeat"
 "drain_time":                  "Glossary#drain-time"
 "ds":                          "Glossary#ds"
 "ds_games":                    "Glossary#ds-games"
@@ -1025,8 +1020,6 @@
 "sign_up":                     "Registration"
 "signing_up":                  "Registration"
 
-"replay":                      "Replay"
-
 "reporting_bad_behavior":                     "Reporting_Bad_Behaviour"
 "bad_behaviour":                              "Reporting_Bad_Behaviour"
 "report":                                     "Reporting_Bad_Behaviour"