Okay, once again a fight has broken out. Man, these boards are a real blast to visit. I sure am glad I came back. (I hope the sarcassism came through there, cause I was laying it on pretty thick).
Ignoring the posts of people just yelling at eachother, and getting to the question above, I believe that Koopa Troopa Village is indeed a village of Koopa's who grew tired of fighting and defected to the Mushroom Kingdom. They are rebels in the sence of they are no longer loyal to the Koopa Kingdom. Same thing with the Goomba Village, though notice how only that one family lives there. Far less Goombas are good than Koopa Troopas. Perhaps their village will grow in time. And I've always thought that Bob-ombs work like Bombette, where they can explode again and again. Sure, they didn't in games, but I liked to think they did anyway.
Next question, please, and no more fights.
--Roy Koopa
--Oldest and coolest of the Seven Koopa Kids!
"What? You don''t think I''m the oldest? Come here and say that!!"