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− | The state tag is a multi-use label that states the current condition of the game the article is covering. | + | The state tag is a multi-use label that states the current condition of the game the article is covering. The intention of the tag is to highlight the exceptions, and not the norm. The different tags are used to populate the [[:Category:Games in development|Games in development]] categories. |
− | Note that the tag should only be removed once | + | Note that the tag should only be removed once it is no longer relevant to the game (i.e. game is fully released, not under active development). The tag should also be updated when the state of the game has changed (ex. game has moved from development/Early Access to release state). |
There are 5 primary tags available: | There are 5 primary tags available: | ||
'''Prototype''' | '''Prototype''' | ||
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'''Postdev''' | '''Postdev''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This is typically used to indicate a released final game that is or is expected to be under continued active development for a longer period of time (often a year or more) which may cause the article to periodically be out of date. Games still in Early Access (EA) is not applicable to this state, as ''dev'' or ''early access'' is used for those. | ||
{{State|state=postdev}} | {{State|state=postdev}} | ||
Revision as of 17:56, 6 December 2022
Article state tags are special notices that declare the state of the page. Always placed at the absolute top of an article (before the infobox and any {{disambig}} tag), they also allow the wiki to keep track of pages that are incomplete and/or do not match the standards in this guide.
There are 4 main tags available.
Stub tag
Syntax
{{stub}}
Example
The stub tag is for pages that do not meet minimum requirements for a "proper" article. This can include tables with no data, no screenshots present, and missing article elements/tables.
The tag should only be removed once all the required tables and screenshots are added/filled in.
Cleanup tag
Syntax
{{cleanup|Description of specific issues}}
{{cleanup|section|Description of specific issues}}
Example
The cleanup tag is placed at the top of articles or sections that have issues with content formatting or outdated content. Any articles that do not match the standards in the editing guide fall under this label.
The tag should only be removed once the offending article element(s) are made to match the wiki's standards.
State tag
Syntax
{{State|state=prototype/dev/postdev/unplayable/unknown/abandoned}}
The state tag is a multi-use label that states the current condition of the game the article is covering. The intention of the tag is to highlight the exceptions, and not the norm. The different tags are used to populate the Games in development categories.
Note that the tag should only be removed once it is no longer relevant to the game (i.e. game is fully released, not under active development). The tag should also be updated when the state of the game has changed (ex. game has moved from development/Early Access to release state).
There are 5 primary tags available:
Prototype
- This indicates that the page covers a prototype of some kind.
Dev
- Also allows obsolete synonyms such as pre-dev, pre-alpha, alpha, beta, and early access.
Postdev
- This is typically used to indicate a released final game that is or is expected to be under continued active development for a longer period of time (often a year or more) which may cause the article to periodically be out of date. Games still in Early Access (EA) is not applicable to this state, as dev or early access is used for those.
Unknown
- Only for use with Early Access titles or similar in development titles that are available for purchase but have not received an update for an extended amount of time, and is unlikely to receive any.
Abandoned
- Used as an alternative to Unknown when a official statement has been made cancelling all further development on the game.
Unplayable
- Typically used for online-only games that have shut down.
Delete tag
Syntax
{{delete|Reason for delete tag}}
Example
The delete tag is for any wiki page or file that should be removed from the wiki for one reason or another. When used properly, it helps out the PCGamingWiki staff in keeping the wiki as clean as possible.
The tag can only be removed by either a mod, admin, or the contributor that originally tagged the offending page.
Valid reasons for using the tag
- A file has been replaced by a newer version with a different file format.
- The page contains spam or offensive material of any kind.