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Revision as of 09:24, 27 February 2013
Instructions
- Code sections can be copied using the edit link for this page.
- Delete the last line of code, and choose an appropriate category, which will normally be
[[Category:Windows]]. - The Fallout (series) of articles is an excellent reference point for example of good articles.
Bullet point icons
- The purpose of the bullet point graphics is to provide more brevity and clarity to article content.
- All icons automatically indent onto a new line.
- Virtually all sentences in all game fix pages should use these codes:
- -
{{ii}}- information. - -
{{++}}- positive / advantage / recommend. - -
{{--}}- negative / disadvantage / dissuade.
Style crib sheet
- We have decided to not include genre information. The focus of the wiki is to provide information about how to fix games, rather than the content of games.
- Reference where the fixes come from using <ref> tags.[1]
- All headers and page names to use sentence case. This means capital letter at the beginning of a sentence, with no other capitals unless it is a proper noun or acryonym.
Fixbox
- Use the Fixbox template to boxout fixes and instructions.
Fixbox/fix and Fixbox/instructions
- Parameters include:
- |link=false - no 'link here' text - if you want to make the header into a link itself. Use if the header includes a reference or any other internal/external link.
Example
| Instructions |
|---|
|developer = Developer |publisher = Publisher |release dates = Month day, year }}-->
Key points
- Key Points are the first few things you might say about a game (e.g., Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords is vastly improved by the restored content patch).
- Noteworthy comments about poor performance or stability.
- Developer support, updates.
- Technical comparisons to other games in the series.
- Particularly obtstructive DRM.
General information
- Provide basic, important links for the game. Do not over-populate the list.
- Steam Forum.
- Official Forum - this is a very active official forum.
- Wikis, websites or even specific threads (if they are particularly useful).
Windows
Availability
- Which is the 'best' version of the game to get?
Improvements
- One can use subheaders as below, or simply list individual improvements as 3rd level headers.
Patches
Include if
- There is a benefit in using an older patch. For example, Diablo II's latest patch is 1.13, but the high-res mod only supports 1.12.
- There is a community or fan patch which is superior to the latest developer patch. Include a link.
| Instructions |
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Utilities
- Launchers, reputable save game editors, etc.
Modifications
- List mods that provide the 'best experience' and are the 'most popular'.
- Balance mods and aesthetic mods can also be included if they are stable, mature and popular.
- If possible, keep the list short. Do not include mods based on personal preference alone.
Cheats
Game data
Save game location
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
- Delete unnecessary headers and links.
Input settings
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Controller support
- Delete unnecessary headers and links.
Network settings
Online features
Issues fixed
Issue
| Instructions |
|---|
Issues unresolved
Issue
- Issue description.
System requirements
Mac
Include the same headers as the above Windows header if there is relevant information.
System requirements
Linux
Include the same headers as the above Windows header if there is relevant information.