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''[[Stub]] redirects here. For a list of stub articles, see [[:Category:Stubs]]'' <br> | ''[[Stub]] redirects here. For a list of stub articles, see [[:Category:Stubs]]'' <br> | ||
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A '''stub''' is a short article of only a few sentences or less. At the [[Chrono Wiki]], we strive offer our audiences sufficient coverage of all topics related to the [[Chrono (Series)]]. Chrono Wiki follows {{w|Wikipedia:Stub|Wikipedia's basic guideline for labeling stubs}}. | A '''stub''' is a short article of only a few sentences or less. At the [[Chrono Wiki]], we strive to offer our audiences sufficient coverage of all topics related to the [[Chrono (Series)]]. Short articles, also known as stubs, do not meet our standard for sufficient coverage. Chrono Wiki follows {{w|Wikipedia:Stub|Wikipedia's basic guideline for labeling stubs}}. | ||
==Identifying a stub== | ==Identifying a stub== | ||
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==Labeling a stub== | ==Labeling a stub== | ||
Newly | Newly created articles or pre-existing articles alike can be and should be labeled as stubs. Labeling an article as a stub places it in the [[:Category:Stubs|Stub category]]. This allows other users to easily locate it when they seek to expand stubs. Typically, when a stub is identified, the {{tl|stub}} template should be added at the bottom of the article, just above the [[:Category:Navigation Templates|Navigation template(s)]]. Only one stub template per article is necessary. Talk pages, user pages, and forums should never be labeled as stubs. | ||
Typing {{tl|stub}} into an article renders this: | Typing {{tl|stub}} into an article renders this: | ||
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===Specific stub templates=== | ===Specific stub templates=== | ||
While adding {{tl|stub}} is sufficient for marking an article as a stub, at the Chrono Wiki, we prefer to sort our stubs even further, so those editors looking to expand a stubs of a specific kind can easily find them. So far, we currently have 11 different stub templates, including the basic {{tl|stub}} template. We will | While adding {{tl|stub}} is sufficient for marking an article as a stub, at the Chrono Wiki, we prefer to sort our stubs even further, so those editors looking to expand a stubs of a specific kind can easily find them. So far, we currently have 11 different stub templates, including the basic {{tl|stub}} template. We will breakdown the specific function and proper usage of each stub below. | ||
==Types of stubs== | ==Types of stubs== | ||
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{{tl|Char-stub}} | {{tl|Char-stub}} | ||
Lists of [[characters]], individual characters, and character races deserve the {{tl|Char-stub}} template. This template can be used in place of the sec-stub template if the entire article is about a character. | |||
===Enemy stubs=== | ===Enemy stubs=== | ||
{{tl|Enemy-stub}} | {{tl|Enemy-stub}} | ||
Bosses and enemies for all games that do not offer wide coverage should be marked with this template. | [[Boss (Video Games)|Bosses]] and [[Enemy|enemies]] for all games that do not offer wide coverage should be marked with this template. | ||
===Equipment stubs=== | ===Equipment stubs=== | ||
{{tl|Equip-stub}} | {{tl|Equip-stub}} | ||
[[Helmet]]s, [[accessories]], [[armor]], and [[weapon]]s deserve this template if they do not have sufficient coverage. Please note that some pieces of equipment may have short article, while not being marked as stubs. So long as an equipment article contains an infobox, picture, and decent information about how to obtain the item, it does not need to be labeled as a stub. Because only so much can be said about some gear found in Chrono games, it is not necessary to mark it as a stub if only a few sentences exist for it. | |||
===Game stubs=== | ===Game stubs=== | ||
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{{tl|Item-stub}} | {{tl|Item-stub}} | ||
[[Potion]]s, [[Key Item]]s, and other objects found in the Chrono series that do not constitute as equipment should be marked with this stub template if they are found lacking. | |||
===Location stubs=== | ===Location stubs=== | ||
{{tl|Locat-stub}} | {{tl|Locat-stub}} | ||
Locations, places, houses, homes, dungeons, and caves all deserve this template when they lack appropriate coverage. | |||
[[Locations]], places, houses, homes, dungeons, and caves all deserve this template when they lack appropriate coverage. | |||
===Miscellaneous stubs=== | ===Miscellaneous stubs=== | ||
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{{tl|Mus-stub}} | {{tl|Mus-stub}} | ||
Music articles may not have much that needs saying about them. So long as they contain the | [[Music]] articles may not have much that needs saying about them. So long as they contain the track listing, a link to their corresponding soundtrack, and an embedded link to a video playing the song, the music stub template can be removed. | ||
===Tech stubs=== | ===Tech stubs=== | ||
{{tl|Tech-stub}} | {{tl|Tech-stub}} | ||
[[Tech]]s and [[Element]]s should be marked with this type of stub template. Similarly with music articles and equipment articles, not much may be said about a Tech. With an infobox, information on how to learn the tech, how it looks when it's performed, and any well-written strategies on when using that move is appropriate or beneficial, the article no longer deserves a stub template. | [[Tech]]s and [[Element]]s should be marked with this type of stub template. Similarly with music articles and equipment articles, not much may be said about a Tech. With an infobox, information on how to learn the tech, how it looks when it's performed, and any well-written strategies on when using that move is appropriate or beneficial, the article no longer deserves a stub template. | ||
==Expanding a stub== | ==Expanding a stub== | ||
