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This template defines [[Property:Part of series]] for a game page, as well as transcludes the [[Series:xxxxx]] page unto the game page. Since the series pages are set up to only allow the sidebar to be transcluded unto other pages, that is the only part of the pages that will be transcluded.
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{{ii}} Should only be used with a collection of games part of an overall series or franchise
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The Series Sidebar serves as an extension of sorts for the Infobox. It gives a list of all the games in a particular series and points out where the current article resides in that list. Code-wise, it is always located directly beneath the Infobox and above Key points/General information.
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The sidebar is made up of two parts:
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==The tag==
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'''Syntax'''
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<pre><nowiki>
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{{Series|Game}}
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</nowiki></pre>
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'''Example'''
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{{Series|Halo}}
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The tag is the portion that is written to articles. It acts as a proxy for the actual table (located in a dedicated <code>Series:</code> page).
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In most cases, the actual table is already created and only the tag needs to be added. That being said, there will be times where a new series needs to be added in with no prior entry available. See below for details.
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==The table==
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{{ii}} The following is to used on a separate page using the <code>Series:</code> prefix. Creating a <code>Series:</code> page is the same process as creating a game article
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'''Syntax'''
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<pre><nowiki>
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{{Seriesbox|title=Game|entries=
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{{Seriesbox/row|[[The Game]]|2000}}
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{{Seriesbox/row|[[Game 2: Electric Boogaloo]]|2004}}
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{{Seriesbox/row|[[Game 3: Not Game 2]]|2014}}
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}}<noinclude>[[Category:Series]]</noinclude>
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</nowiki></pre>
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'''Example'''
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See [[Series:Game]]
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The table is where the actual information is stored. It consists of 2 main parts:
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* The header. Besides holding the table together, the title of the sidebar resides here.
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<pre><nowiki>
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{{Seriesbox|title=Game|entries=
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(content goes here)
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}}<noinclude>[[Category:Series]]{{Series/ask}}</noinclude>
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</nowiki></pre>
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* Main game row. A row meant for full game releases in the series.
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<pre><nowiki>
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{{Seriesbox/row|[[The Game]]|2000}}
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</nowiki></pre>
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'''General rules'''
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* Games should be ordered on first PC release date (oldest to newest).
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* If an expansion is standalone (i.e. does not require the base game to function), it should be considered a separate game and listed as a full title.
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* Use the full title of the game when adding it to the list.
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* Some franchises are too large to fit onto one table (ex. Star Wars). Narrow in on what sub-series a collection of games follow.
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* A new game in a series should only be added in if it has been confirmed that it will be released on the PC (either Windows, OS X, or Linux).
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* While not common, fan games and major mods for a series can be added in if it is worth mentioning. Ask a mod before editing it in.

Revision as of 06:52, 12 March 2019

Should only be used with a collection of games part of an overall series or franchise

The Series Sidebar serves as an extension of sorts for the Infobox. It gives a list of all the games in a particular series and points out where the current article resides in that list. Code-wise, it is always located directly beneath the Infobox and above Key points/General information.

The sidebar is made up of two parts:

The tag

Syntax 

{{Series|Game}}

Example

Halo
Halo: Combat Evolved 2003
Halo 2 2007
Halo: Spartan (series)
Halo Online 2015*
Halo 5: Forge 2016
Halo Wars (series)
Halo Recruit 2017
Halo: The Master Chief Collection (series)
Halo Infinite 2021

The tag is the portion that is written to articles. It acts as a proxy for the actual table (located in a dedicated Series: page).

In most cases, the actual table is already created and only the tag needs to be added. That being said, there will be times where a new series needs to be added in with no prior entry available. See below for details.

The table

The following is to used on a separate page using the Series: prefix. Creating a Series: page is the same process as creating a game article

Syntax 

{{Seriesbox|title=Game|entries=
{{Seriesbox/row|[[The Game]]|2000}}
{{Seriesbox/row|[[Game 2: Electric Boogaloo]]|2004}}
{{Seriesbox/row|[[Game 3: Not Game 2]]|2014}}
}}<noinclude>[[Category:Series]]</noinclude>

Example

See Series:Game

The table is where the actual information is stored. It consists of 2 main parts:

  • The header. Besides holding the table together, the title of the sidebar resides here.
{{Seriesbox|title=Game|entries=
(content goes here)
}}<noinclude>[[Category:Series]]{{Series/ask}}</noinclude>
  • Main game row. A row meant for full game releases in the series.
{{Seriesbox/row|[[The Game]]|2000}}

General rules

  • Games should be ordered on first PC release date (oldest to newest).
  • If an expansion is standalone (i.e. does not require the base game to function), it should be considered a separate game and listed as a full title.
  • Use the full title of the game when adding it to the list.
  • Some franchises are too large to fit onto one table (ex. Star Wars). Narrow in on what sub-series a collection of games follow.
  • A new game in a series should only be added in if it has been confirmed that it will be released on the PC (either Windows, OS X, or Linux).
  • While not common, fan games and major mods for a series can be added in if it is worth mentioning. Ask a mod before editing it in.