PvXwiki:Build Archival

Archive
Archival is to take place when a build is not needed or not used anymore. Archives can only take place under these circumstances:


 * Nerfs to skills on the bar
 * Buffs to skills on other bars that have made the build inferior
 * Metagame shifts
 * Remakes of the build (better versions)

Nerfs
This is skill balances that hurt part of the build

Buffs
This is buffs to other skills that have made the bar fallen out of fashion

Metagame Shifts
This is when the meta of Guild Wars has changed. This could mean other builds have been made that counteract this build, or other builds have been introduced that make the builds purpose (for example, to shutdown a certain build), not useful. This is also when a new campaign has been introduced, and new skills avaliable counter the build.

Remakes
This is when new builds are introduced that have the same purpose as the other build, but are much better. A great example is Old Cripshot and New Cripshot.

Nerf Power
This is to judge whether a nerf to a skill or a buff to another skill makes the build a candidate for archival. This is to be judged by the PvX Community. If a skill nerf is bad enough to warrant an archive, then please overlook the Archive vs. Delete Section. However, if a skill nerf is not terribly bad, then the build should have a vote wipe and be revoted. Revisions to the build, such as bar changes to overcome/counteract the nerf should be made as well.

Archive vs. Delete
When an update or skill nerf happens, it will affect many builds. However, some builds should archived, while others should be trashed.


 * Builds in the "Other" category that have been nerfed should be tagged for deletion.
 * Builds in the "Good" category should first be judged whether they have been worthy enough for archival by a Buildmaster or Buildmasters.
 * Builds in the "Great" category should be automatically archived.

Archived Builds
Builds in the archived section should have votes wiped. Builds that are archived should stay in archives unless it is changed by skill updates or has been re-invented to fit a new purpose. If you feel a build is to be taken out of archival, then discuss it on the build's Talk page. Builds should not be taken out of archival unless a general agreement has been made by the community. Builds in archives should also not be edited unless to be taken out of archives.