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* Always include basic information about the subject when starting an article. The first sentence should have the subject written in '''bold'''. The first sentence should detail the name, classification, and game (or compilation, or series if it recurs). In succeeding sentences, the place where the thing is found, what the thing looks like (or sounds like if it is audio), and its purpose within its appearance. | * Always include basic information about the subject when starting an article. The first sentence should have the subject written in '''bold'''. The first sentence should detail the name, classification, and game (or compilation, or series if it recurs). In succeeding sentences, the place where the thing is found, what the thing looks like (or sounds like if it is audio), and its purpose within its appearance. | ||
**If the subject is referred to by multiple names, these must be mentioned in bold followed by the situation, e.g. "[[Crono]]". | **If the subject is referred to by multiple names, these must be mentioned in bold followed by the situation, e.g. "[[Crono]]". | ||
* When writing the article content, game titles should be written in ''italics'', e.g. ''Chrono Cross'' | * When writing the article content, game titles should be written in ''italics'', e.g. ''Chrono Cross'' and song titles should be with "quotation marks", e.g. "Fight with Magus". | ||
* The definite article (the) and indefinite articles (a/an) should be avoided in article titles except if they are used as the official title. | * The definite article (the) and indefinite articles (a/an) should be avoided in article titles except if they are used as the official title. | ||
* Please write in third person: use "the player" instead of "you". Disregard this when writing walkthroughs. | * Please write in third person: use "the player" instead of "you". Disregard this when writing walkthroughs. | ||
* Please avoid writing abbreviations for game titles, e.g ''CT'' - it should be ''Chrono Trigger'', and gaming systems e.g. PS - it should be ''PlayStation''. Exceptions are for spaces where the full name would not fit. | * Please avoid writing abbreviations for game titles, e.g ''CT'' - it should be ''Chrono Trigger'', and gaming systems e.g. PS - it should be ''PlayStation''. Exceptions are for spaces where the full name would not fit. | ||
* Wikilinking is limited to the first occurrence of the word or phrase | * Wikilinking is limited to the first occurrence of the word or phrase. | ||
==What should an article have?== | ==What should an article have?== | ||
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===For Characters=== | ===For Characters=== | ||
Character articles should be divided into: | Character articles should be divided into: | ||
*A character template (i.e. {{tl|Infobox CT Character}}, {{tl|CCPlayable | *A character template (i.e. {{tl|Infobox CT Character}}, {{tl|CCPlayable Character}}) | ||
*A brief description | *A brief description, leaving no spoliers for the viewer | ||
* | *Appearance - A brief description of the character's attire, and personal features | ||
* | *Biography - You can insert a spoiler template above, but this is where you can lay out the character's history, present (in-game) and future (ending if shown). | ||
*Other reference from a different game: | *Other reference from a different game: | ||
**For Example: Crono was a reference in Chrono Cross | **For Example: Crono was a reference in Chrono Cross | ||
* | *Abilities - Like Character's techs | ||
*Optional | *Optional | ||
**Theme Song (if any) | **Theme Song (if any) | ||
** | **Trivia | ||
** | **Gallery | ||
** | **See also (anything related to the character) | ||
*Finally include a navigator at the bottom: (i.e. - {{tl|Chrono Trigger}}, {{tl|CCPC}}, {{tl| | *Finally include a navigator at the bottom: (i.e. - {{tl|Chrono Trigger}}, {{tl|CCPC}}, {{tl|CC Game}}) | ||
* | *References (if any) | ||
===For Equipment=== | ===For Equipment=== | ||
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*Template (if any; possibly need to be created) | *Template (if any; possibly need to be created) | ||
*Image for the equipment (if template is not available or unable to create one) | *Image for the equipment (if template is not available or unable to create one) | ||
*Brief description | *Brief description - to include where to find it | ||
**If sold in shops, include a table of the location and price (if different) | **If sold in shops, include a table of the location and price (if different) | ||
*Navigator at the bottom: (i.e. {{tl|CT Weapons}}, {{tl|CC Items}}, {{tl|CC Weapons}} etc.) | *Navigator at the bottom: (i.e. {{tl|CT Weapons}}, {{tl|CC Items}}, {{tl|CC Weapons}} etc.) | ||
===For Locations=== | ===For Locations=== | ||
A perfect location article | A perfect location article (minus the un-created pages) can be found [[Isle of the Damned|'''here''']]. | ||
===For Enemies/Bosses=== | ===For Enemies/Bosses=== | ||
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*A template of the enemy | *A template of the enemy | ||
**Should include a minimum of HP/MP ATK/DEF, an image and where they can be found or encountered | **Should include a minimum of HP/MP ATK/DEF, an image and where they can be found or encountered | ||
*A brief description | *A brief description | ||
*A | *A strategy on how to beat (if necessary) | ||
**A video strategy could also be included | **A video strategy could also be included | ||
*Optional | *Optional | ||
** | **Gallery | ||
** | **See also (which can direct to other related enemies) | ||
====Multiple Encounters==== | ====Multiple Encounters==== | ||
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|image = [[Image:Lavos.jpg|Lavos outside form]] | |image = [[Image:Lavos.jpg|Lavos outside form]] | ||
|caption = Lavos, the destroyer of worlds. | |caption = Lavos, the destroyer of worlds. | ||
|location = Lavos Space <small>([[Apocalypse]])</small><br />[[Ocean Palace]] <small>([[Antiquity]]) | |location = Lavos Space <small>([[Apocalypse]])</small><br />[[Ocean Palace]] <small>([[Antiquity]])<br /> | ||
|part1_name = Lavos Shell | |part1_name = Lavos Shell | ||
|part1_image = [[Image:Lavos.jpg|250px|Lavos outside form]] | |part1_image = [[Image:Lavos.jpg|250px|Lavos outside form]] | ||
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|part7_ccounters = None | |part7_ccounters = None | ||
|part7_combos = Unholy Light / Slow | |part7_combos = Unholy Light / Slow | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
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</center> | </center> | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
For more colors, see [[Help:Color Chart|'''this''']]. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== |