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Devina (talkcontribs)

While I do agree key points should try to be succinct as possible, I don't think they need to be so barebone. People know how to read and this IS a wiki for PC gamers, and they come here to read information about the quality of PC ports and *why* they may be good, and *why* they may be bad.

Like, removing stuff like "This version is the latest patch" isn't necessary because in my opinion, they are very important because patches fix issues, nor does it hurt. And for stuff like Deadly Premonition's color palette, I don't think it was necessary to remove the video reference showcasing it in action.

In other words, I don't think key points should necessary be SHORT, but SUCCINCT. I hope this makes sense.

Suicide machine (talkcontribs)

Yes, but then - I was googling if there is a patch available globally (in a way patches for older games are available) and I couldn't find it. So I don't seem to me like there is a point in featuring that kind of information, if all of the versions available legally seem to be up to date straight away. Alternatively - you can also state it in other sections - if there are patches, you can add patches section to essential improvements, if there aren't - you may add a note to availability section. I don't see a reason to keep that information in keypoints, simply.

I also don't say we should remove the video reference, just put it in the section like SweetFX or anything it relates to. Basically state what's wrong in keypoint and if there is a fix - make a link to that section. I just personally don't like keypoints taking more than 6 lines of text. It just looks ugly :P

Devina (talkcontribs)

The reason for patch information is to let the reader know that the original game at launch wasn't perfect and that things were improved. Deadly Premonition, for instance, had no controller support. I also like to know which patch is the latest just so I can ensure my version of the game is up-to-date. Patches show that the developers at least gave some amount of damn to improve it over the course of its release.

While DP was a crappy port at launch, it got much, MUCH better after modding and patches to the point where I believe it is the definitive version. Right now, the current key points are all negatives, so I also worry someone might see it and conclude that the 360/PS3 versions of the game are better, when they aren't. I try to be fair in judging the quality of PC games.

(I'm a bit of a "definitive version" whore, heh)

The video comparison was also in a reference, by the way, so it wouldn't take up much space in the key points.

Anyway, I just hope we can come up with a compromise. I feel you should be more concerned about the information being conveyed, rather than the length of it. I'll try to make things more succinct. Please try to be more aware of what you change. Thank you.