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This Assignments page is PCGamingWiki's system of allocating digital PC games to contributors in order to complete the game fix articles.  
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PCGamingWiki are regularly running assignments to allocate and distribute digital PC games to wiki contributors in order to complete game articles. If you are interested in picking up an upcoming game for a few hours of your time, please feel free to apply for an available assignment to Andytizer on the [[PCGamingWiki:Discord|PCGW Discord]]. If you wish to fill out an assignment for an unlisted game, please feel free to contact Andytizer on the [[PCGamingWiki:Discord|PCGW Discord]], and an assignment for the game might become available. You can also see the [[PCGamingWiki:Assignments/Table|full historical Assignments table]].
  
'''Important: Before filling in an application or requesting a title it is strongly recommended that you read and understand this section as we enforce standards that must be met. Failure to fulfill any of the following may result in you being ineligible to apply for any future assignments unless fulfilled.'''
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''Be sure to read [[#Applications|Applications]] for more information on how to apply and what will be expected from the game article.''
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===Available assignments===
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{{Assignment/table|
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    {{#cargo_query:
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    tables=Assignments
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    |fields=Game, Status, Platform, Release_Date, Applied, Completion_Date, Assigned, Notes
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    |where=Status = "available" AND DATEDIFF(Release_Date, NOW()) <= 45
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    |format=template
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    |template=Assignment/row/displayonly
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    |order by=Release_Date DESC
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    |more results text=
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    }}
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}}
  
==How to apply==
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==Applications==
If you are interested in applying for an Assignment, please private message Andytizer on [[PCGamingWiki:Discord|Discord]].
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===How to apply===
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If you are interested in applying for an Assignment, please private message the admin Andytizer#6342 or editor Rose#2088 on [[PCGamingWiki:Discord|Discord]].
  
 
Please mention:
 
Please mention:
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* Timeline of article completion.
 
* Timeline of article completion.
  
==Article completion guidelines==
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Once the application is received, Andytizer or Rose will respond and update the table below with your application.
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'''Important: Before filling in an application or requesting a title it is strongly recommended that you read and understand this section as we enforce standards that must be met. Failure to fulfill any of the following may result in you being ineligible to apply for any future assignments unless fulfilled.'''
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===Applicants===
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* Applicants need to display a history of high quality editing on PCGamingWiki.
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* If you are a new user, you can ask for advice in [[PCgamingWiki:Discord|Discord]] (#articles) and you can request a 'spare' game key so that you can begin to build a history of editing on PCGamingWiki (see [[PCGamingWiki:Assignments/Keys]]).
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* Allocation will be approximately 3 days in advance of game's release date.
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* Multiple applicants are encouraged, and the 'assignee' may be chosen based on past performance, number of previous review codes received or in a diceroll.
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* If the game is highly popular, multiple copies of the game may be allocated depending on number of review codes received or purchased.
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* If you have a history of modding games and will attempt to create a fix (e.g. create a FOV hack) you will be given priority.
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* Andytizer will have final say in who is chosen to receive review code.
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===Article completion guidelines===
 
* Article must be completed in a timely manner.
 
* Article must be completed in a timely manner.
* All relevant aspects of the article must be filled out as per the Sample article.
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* All relevant aspects of the article must be filled out as per the [[PCGamingWiki:Sample article|Sample article]].
 
* Research issues and fixes in forums, include common issues into the wiki even if you have not personally experienced them.
 
* Research issues and fixes in forums, include common issues into the wiki even if you have not personally experienced them.
* Publicise the article in all relevant forums. This includes any official forums and the Steam Community Discussions if available.
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* Publicise the article in all relevant forums, including official and popular community platforms. Avoid posting to Steam Community Discussions, as this may be perceived as advertising.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=4045-USHJ-3810|title=Rules and Guidelines For Steam: Discussions, Reviews, and User Generated Content|date=2019-11-23}}</ref>
* Upkeep of the article must be maintained for at least 7 days documenting any new developments such as issues or fixes. If the title is in an active development state such as Early Access then the article should at.
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* Upkeep of the article must be maintained for at least 7 days documenting any new developments such as issues or fixes. If the title is in an active development state such as Early Access then the article should at least be maintained until official release.
  
==Suitable games==
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==Sponsors==
* Priority will be given to 'notable' games - those which will be popular and have many potential fixes.
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===GOG.com Enhancement Project===
* If you are planning to generate a fix (e.g. create a FOV hack) this will be given priority.
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PCGamingWiki has partnered with [[GOG.com]] who have provided a shared community account with access to all new games on request for the benefit of the [[PCGamingWiki:GOG.com Enhancement Project|GOG.com Enhancement Project]]. If you would like access to this account, please PM Andytizer on [[PCGamingWiki:Discord|Discord]].
  
==GOG Enhancement Project==
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===Gamesplanet===
PCGamingWiki has partnered with [[GOG.com]] who have provided a community account with access to new games on request for the benefit of the [[PCGamingWiki:GOG.com Enhancement Project|GOG.com Enhancement Project]].
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[[Gamesplanet]] have very generously provided regular store funds for PCGamingWiki to use as we wish. These funds are used for the purchase of titles which we cannot acquire via PR methods.
If you would like access to this account, please PM Andytizer on [[PCGamingWiki:Discord|Discord]].
 
  
==Available assignments==
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==Upcoming releases==
* [[Train Valley 2]]
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{{ii}} Lists the games that have a release date within the next three weeks, with the closest release on top. Limited to the 20 next upcoming releases.
* [[Feather]]
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{{Assignment/table|
* [[Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr]]
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    {{#cargo_query:
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    tables=Assignments
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    |fields=Game, Status, Platform, Release_Date, Applied, Completion_Date, Assigned, Notes
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    |where=DATEDIFF(Release_Date, NOW()) >= 0 AND DATEDIFF(Release_Date, NOW()) <= 21
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    |format=template
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    |template=Assignment/row/displayonly
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    |limit=20
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    |order by=Release_Date DESC
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    |more results text=
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    }}
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}}
  
==Table==
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==Recent releases==
{{PCGamingWiki:Assignments/table|
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{{ii}} Lists the games that had a release date within the last two weeks, with the closest release on top. Limited to the 10 most recent releases.
{{PCGamingWiki:Assignments/row| Journey | June 6, 2019 | Windows | Epic Games Store |  |  | unknown | }}
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{{Assignment/table|
{{PCGamingWiki:Assignments/row| Super Cane Magic ZERO | May 30, 2019 | Windows | Steam |  | Aemony | true | | Aemony }}
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    {{#cargo_query:
{{PCGamingWiki:Assignments/row| Void Bastards | May 29, 2019 | Windows | Steam |  | Aemony | true | May 30, 2019 | Aemony }}
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    tables=Assignments
{{PCGamingWiki:Assignments/row| SpellForce 3: Soul Harvest | May 28, 2019 | Windows | Steam |  | Aemony | true | May 28, 2019 | Aemony }}
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    |fields=Game, Status, Platform, Release_Date, Applied, Completion_Date, Assigned, Notes
{{PCGamingWiki:Assignments/row| Vambrace: Cold Soul | May 28, 2019 | Windows | Steam |  |  | unknown | }}
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    |where=DATEDIFF(Release_Date, NOW()) >= -14 AND DATEDIFF(Release_Date, NOW()) <= 0
{{PCGamingWiki:Assignments/row| A Plague Tale: Innocence | May 14, 2019| Windows | Steam |  | Aemony | true | May 19, 2019 | Aemony, Expack3 }}
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    |format=template
{{PCGamingWiki:Assignments/row| RAGE 2 | May 14, 2019| Windows | Steam |  | Anthraksi, Aemony, Expack3 | true | May 14, 2019 | Anthraksi, Aemony, Expack3 }}
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    |template=Assignment/row/displayonly
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    |limit=10
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    |order by=Release_Date DESC
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    |more results text=
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    }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{#set_internal:Assignment record|Assignment game=Test title|Assignment release date=2019-05-30}}
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==Full table==
{{#set_internal:Assignment record|Assignment game=Test title 2|Assignment release date=2019-06-01}}
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The data from the tables on this page and the [[Home/ask/assignments|Home page]] are based on the [[PCGamingWiki:Assignments/Table|Assignments/Table]] subpage.
{{#set_internal:Assignment record|Assignment game=Test title 3|Assignment release date=2019-06-02}}
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{{References}}

Revision as of 12:22, 23 November 2019

PCGamingWiki are regularly running assignments to allocate and distribute digital PC games to wiki contributors in order to complete game articles. If you are interested in picking up an upcoming game for a few hours of your time, please feel free to apply for an available assignment to Andytizer on the PCGW Discord. If you wish to fill out an assignment for an unlisted game, please feel free to contact Andytizer on the PCGW Discord, and an assignment for the game might become available. You can also see the full historical Assignments table.

Be sure to read Applications for more information on how to apply and what will be expected from the game article.

Available assignments

Game Release Date Applied Completion Date Assigned Notes
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Error: DRM not recognised
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Error: DRM not recognised
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Error: DRM not recognised
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Error: DRM not recognised
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Error: DRM not recognised
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Error: DRM not recognised
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Error: DRM not recognised
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Error: DRM not recognised
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Error: DRM not recognised
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Error: DRM not recognised

Applications

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for an Assignment, please private message the admin Andytizer#6342 or editor Rose#2088 on Discord.

Please mention:

  • Wiki username.
  • Some backgrounds reasons on why you think you are suitable for the task.
  • Timeline of article completion.

Once the application is received, Andytizer or Rose will respond and update the table below with your application.

Important: Before filling in an application or requesting a title it is strongly recommended that you read and understand this section as we enforce standards that must be met. Failure to fulfill any of the following may result in you being ineligible to apply for any future assignments unless fulfilled.

Applicants

  • Applicants need to display a history of high quality editing on PCGamingWiki.
  • If you are a new user, you can ask for advice in Discord (#articles) and you can request a 'spare' game key so that you can begin to build a history of editing on PCGamingWiki (see PCGamingWiki:Assignments/Keys).
  • Allocation will be approximately 3 days in advance of game's release date.
  • Multiple applicants are encouraged, and the 'assignee' may be chosen based on past performance, number of previous review codes received or in a diceroll.
  • If the game is highly popular, multiple copies of the game may be allocated depending on number of review codes received or purchased.
  • If you have a history of modding games and will attempt to create a fix (e.g. create a FOV hack) you will be given priority.
  • Andytizer will have final say in who is chosen to receive review code.

Article completion guidelines

  • Article must be completed in a timely manner.
  • All relevant aspects of the article must be filled out as per the Sample article.
  • Research issues and fixes in forums, include common issues into the wiki even if you have not personally experienced them.
  • Publicise the article in all relevant forums, including official and popular community platforms. Avoid posting to Steam Community Discussions, as this may be perceived as advertising.[1]
  • Upkeep of the article must be maintained for at least 7 days documenting any new developments such as issues or fixes. If the title is in an active development state such as Early Access then the article should at least be maintained until official release.

Sponsors

GOG.com Enhancement Project

PCGamingWiki has partnered with GOG.com who have provided a shared community account with access to all new games on request for the benefit of the GOG.com Enhancement Project. If you would like access to this account, please PM Andytizer on Discord.

Gamesplanet

Gamesplanet have very generously provided regular store funds for PCGamingWiki to use as we wish. These funds are used for the purchase of titles which we cannot acquire via PR methods.

Upcoming releases

Lists the games that have a release date within the next three weeks, with the closest release on top. Limited to the 20 next upcoming releases.
Game Release Date Applied Completion Date Assigned Notes
[[]]
Error: DRM not recognised
[[]]
Error: DRM not recognised

Recent releases

Lists the games that had a release date within the last two weeks, with the closest release on top. Limited to the 10 most recent releases.
Game Release Date Applied Completion Date Assigned Notes
[[]]
Error: DRM not recognised
[[]]
Error: DRM not recognised
[[]]
Error: DRM not recognised
[[]]
Error: DRM not recognised
[[]]
Error: DRM not recognised
[[]]
Error: DRM not recognised
[[]]
Error: DRM not recognised
[[]]
Error: DRM not recognised
[[]]
Error: DRM not recognised
[[]]
Error: DRM not recognised

Full table

The data from the tables on this page and the Home page are based on the Assignments/Table subpage.


References