elanthipedia:Manual of Style/Items - Revision history

CRYPTODYNAMIC: /* Appraisal value */ Shouldn't need to explicitly add commas to appraisal value anymore.

2025-11-21T16:10:55Z

Appraisal value: Shouldn't need to explicitly add commas to appraisal value anymore.

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	===Appraisal value===		===Appraisal value===
	This is always in copper Kronars. (Please do not estimate conversions from other currencies.) If the value is 1,000 or higher, ~~include~~ ~~commas~~ in the ~~number~~.		This is always in copper Kronars. (Please do not estimate conversions from other currencies.) If the value is 1,000 or higher, the template should now automatically add the commas and they do not need to be entered manually. Including them should still work, however.

	===Dimensions/measurements===		===Dimensions/measurements===

ISHARON: /* Item/special types */

2017-07-27T02:41:43Z

Item/special types

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	Some notes on other types:		Some notes on other types:
	*'''Container''': also applies to pocketed garments		*'''Container''': also applies to pocketed garments
			:*results in: ''This item is a container or has pockets.''
	*'''Creation''': items that are used to create items. If an item is only used in one crafting skill (alchemy, enchanting, engineering, forging, or outfitting), check that option as well.		*'''Creation''': items that are used to create items. If an item is only used in one crafting skill (alchemy, enchanting, engineering, forging, or outfitting), check that option as well.
			*'''Feature''': applies to any item that appears in the feature section (as opposed to the normal inventory section) of a character's description.
			:*results in: ''This item alters the appearance of the user.''
	*'''Hiding''': applies to any item (magical or mundane) that can hide a person's features or worn items.		*'''Hiding''': applies to any item (magical or mundane) that can hide a person's features or worn items.
			:*results in: ''This item can hide the wearer's features or worn items.''
	*'''Magic''': has some function that is explicitly magical. This includes items that cast spells and/or consume charges.		*'''Magic''': has some function that is explicitly magical. This includes items that cast spells and/or consume charges.
	:*Cambrinth, gaethzen, and celestial jewelry, however, have their own item type flags.		:*Cambrinth, gaethzen, and celestial jewelry, however, have their own item type flags.

RY4NPW: /* Item/special types */

2016-01-19T21:51:58Z

Item/special types

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	:*Cambrinth, gaethzen, and celestial jewelry, however, have their own item type flags.		:*Cambrinth, gaethzen, and celestial jewelry, however, have their own item type flags.
	*'''Material''': an item that is only or primarily used as a crafting component. A lone gem or single skin would qualify, but clothing and jewelry that have special materials someone might use use as alteration fodder do not.		*'''Material''': an item that is only or primarily used as a crafting component. A lone gem or single skin would qualify, but clothing and jewelry that have special materials someone might use use as alteration fodder do not.
			*'''Tie''': an item that is a [[:Category:Tie items\|tie item]].
	*'''Verby''': applies to items that have non-standard verbs or messaging (but not just atmospheric messaging, which has its own type flag).		*'''Verby''': applies to items that have non-standard verbs or messaging (but not just atmospheric messaging, which has its own type flag).
	: If the verbs would be expected from the other existing tags, such as being able to WEAR a cloak, or JUGGLE a juggling item, then they are not needed.		: If the verbs would be expected from the other existing tags, such as being able to WEAR a cloak, or JUGGLE a juggling item, then they are not needed.

ABSOLON at 00:07, 25 December 2014

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	*[[Template:Item]] / [[Form:Item]]		*[[Template:Item]] / [[Form:Item]]

	==Article ~~Names~~==		==Article names==
	To enable the [[Template:ShopItem]] to work correctly, all item articles use the name= field to make any remove display of any parenthesized part of the name.<br />		To enable the [[Template:ShopItem]] to work correctly, all item articles use the name= field to make any remove display of any parenthesized part of the name.<br />
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	The reason for this standard is that the "container" component can change as the liquid is poured into a flask or consumed.		The reason for this standard is that the "container" component can change as the liquid is poured into a flask or consumed.

	===Variations on ~~Items~~===		===Variations on items===
	Sometimes there will be a number of items from similar sources that are statistically identical except for minor differences in the name. Such as:		Sometimes there will be a number of items from similar sources that are statistically identical except for minor differences in the name. Such as:

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	* If they are always paired together, such as the previous hat in which white is always paired with purple, but there is also a green that is always paired with blue, then treat them as separate objects.		* If they are always paired together, such as the previous hat in which white is always paired with purple, but there is also a green that is always paired with blue, then treat them as separate objects.

	====Subpage ~~Requirements~~====		====Subpage requirements====
	In addition to the basic redirect, the page should also bear the category inclusion for the type of item it is. For example, the previously listed series of axes should all have "<nowiki>{{Cat\|Weapons}}</nowiki>" on their redirect pages.		In addition to the basic redirect, the page should also bear the category inclusion for the type of item it is. For example, the previously listed series of axes should all have "<nowiki>{{Cat\|Weapons}}</nowiki>" on their redirect pages.

	====Parent ~~Page~~ ~~Requirements~~====		====Parent page requirements====
	Beyond the basic mechanical requirements, the parent page should list all known variations on the item, and include their color/symbol/material properties so that the page can be searched for as a surrogate for its subpages.		Beyond the basic mechanical requirements, the parent page should list all known variations on the item, and include their color/symbol/material properties so that the page can be searched for as a surrogate for its subpages.

	==Content of ~~Item~~ ~~Pages~~==		==Content of item pages==

	===Item ~~Name~~===		===Item name===
	The {{tt\|name}} field is not filled out unless the item name differs from the article name. Capitalization, quotation marks, and parentheses are examples of such differences.		The {{tt\|name}} field is not filled out unless the item name differs from the article name. Capitalization, quotation marks, and parentheses are examples of such differences.

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	The {{tt\|fname}} field should be set to "no" unless the first letter of the item's tap is capitalized. (Most item taps begin with a lower-case letter, but Elanthipedia capitalizes the first word in an item's display name by default.) An example of this would be "An Elothean lace bonnet", where Elothean should be capitalized.		The {{tt\|fname}} field should be set to "no" unless the first letter of the item's tap is capitalized. (Most item taps begin with a lower-case letter, but Elanthipedia capitalizes the first word in an item's display name by default.) An example of this would be "An Elothean lace bonnet", where Elothean should be capitalized.

	===Material, ~~Color~~, and ~~Symbol~~ ~~Tags~~===		===Material, color, and symbol tags===
	The {{com\|TAP}}, {{com\|LOOK}}, and {{com\|READ}} may contain information that should be tagged. These tags enable users to search for items via the query forms. To improve the search results, the tags should be as thorough as possible.<br />		The {{com\|TAP}}, {{com\|LOOK}}, and {{com\|READ}} may contain information that should be tagged. These tags enable users to search for items via the query forms. To improve the search results, the tags should be as thorough as possible.<br />
	<br />		<br />
	If there are no tags of a given type (for example, no symbol tags), leave the field blank. Do not delete the empty fields.		If there are no tags of a given type (for example, no symbol tags), leave the field blank. Do not delete the empty fields.

	====General ~~Rules~~====		====General rules====
	Each of these three fields can contain more than one tag. The order does not matter. Separate the tags by commas. For example, an item that contains both blue and white would be tagged "blue, white".<br />		Each of these three fields can contain more than one tag. The order does not matter. Separate the tags by commas. For example, an item that contains both blue and white would be tagged "blue, white".<br />

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	That being said, when in doubt, include it.		That being said, when in doubt, include it.

	====Material ~~Tags~~ (MTag)====		====Material tags (MTag)====
	When a tap or look describes a material that is used in that item, tag it.<br />		When a tap or look describes a material that is used in that item, tag it.<br />
	<br />		<br />
	If a material is a rare or special variety of a more common material, tag both. For example, ''a robe made of Elven silk'' would be tagged "Elven silk, silk".		If a material is a rare or special variety of a more common material, tag both. For example, ''a robe made of Elven silk'' would be tagged "Elven silk, silk".

	====Color ~~Tags~~ (CTag)====		====Color tags (CTag)====
	When a tap or look describes a color that is used in that item, tag it.<br />		When a tap or look describes a color that is used in that item, tag it.<br />
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	Items made of gems or metals can be color-tagged if the color of the material is obvious and unambiguous. For example, ''a sapphire-hilted skinning knife'' can be tagged "sapphire, blue".		Items made of gems or metals can be color-tagged if the color of the material is obvious and unambiguous. For example, ''a sapphire-hilted skinning knife'' can be tagged "sapphire, blue".

	====Symbol ~~Tags~~ (STag)====		====Symbol tags (STag)====
	If an item contains a symbol, crest, or image -- or is in the shape of something -- tag it.		If an item contains a symbol, crest, or image -- or is in the shape of something -- tag it.

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	An item's association with a particular profession should also be included here. For example, "a farmer's straw hat" would be tagged with "farmer".		An item's association with a particular profession should also be included here. For example, "a farmer's straw hat" would be tagged with "farmer".

	===Item/~~Special~~ ~~Types~~===		===Item/special types===
	An item can be of more than one type. If you are not using the form page, separate tags by commas (but not spaces). For example, ''a pilgrim's badge'' would be "cleric style,paladin style".<br />		An item can be of more than one type. If you are not using the form page, separate tags by commas (but not spaces). For example, ''a pilgrim's badge'' would be "cleric style,paladin style".<br />
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	: If the verbs are fancier versions of generic commands that would be expected, such as an elaborate OPEN on a sack, then a verby tag is warranted.		: If the verbs are fancier versions of generic commands that would be expected, such as an elaborate OPEN on a sack, then a verby tag is warranted.

	===Worn ~~Location~~ (wearloc)===		===Worn location (wearloc)===
	Do not set the wear location to - (not wearable) unless it is clothing, jewelry, or a container that cannot be worn. For other hand-held items, omit this field.		Do not set the wear location to - (not wearable) unless it is clothing, jewelry, or a container that cannot be worn. For other hand-held items, omit this field.

	===Appraisal ~~Value~~===		===Appraisal value===
	This is always in copper Kronars. (Please do not estimate conversions from other currencies.) If the value is 1,000 or higher, include commas in the number.		This is always in copper Kronars. (Please do not estimate conversions from other currencies.) If the value is 1,000 or higher, include commas in the number.

	===Dimensions/~~Measurements~~===		===Dimensions/measurements===
	Dimensions should always be stated numerically, even though the game spells out the numbers when you {{com\|measure}}.		Dimensions should always be stated numerically, even though the game spells out the numbers when you {{com\|measure}}.

	===Source and ~~Price~~===		===Source and price===
	Elanthipedia now automatically determines the source of items. Simply put - as the source type. Leave the source and price blank.		Elanthipedia now automatically determines the source of items. Simply put - as the source type. Leave the source and price blank.

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	Do not create item pages for altered items. If you want to list your altered items, you may do so on your character's page.		Do not create item pages for altered items. If you want to list your altered items, you may do so on your character's page.

	==Player-~~Crafted~~ ~~Items~~==		==Player-crafted items==

	===Name===		===Name===
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	The page should first list all relevant crafting details that are immutable, such as template difficulty, amount of material required, and the nature or use of the product.		The page should first list all relevant crafting details that are immutable, such as template difficulty, amount of material required, and the nature or use of the product.

	====Standard ~~Materials~~====		====Standard materials====
	If the craft uses materials that have graduated stats, such as the metal used in forging, then a standard should be listed.		If the craft uses materials that have graduated stats, such as the metal used in forging, then a standard should be listed.
	Currently standards are:		Currently standards are:

CARAAMON: /* Player-Crafted Items */

2014-07-28T16:45:57Z

Player-Crafted Items

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	===Contents===		===Contents===
		⚫	The page should first list all relevant crafting details that are immutable, such as template difficulty, amount of material required, and the nature or use of the product.
	If the page applies to more than one craft, such as both weaponsmithing and carving, each area should separated from each other by headers.<br />

	<br />
			====Standard Materials====
⚫	The page should first list all relevant crafting details that are immutable, such as template difficulty, amount of material required, and the nature or use of the product.~~<br />~~
			If the craft uses materials that have graduated stats, such as the metal used in forging, then a standard should be listed.
	<br />
			Currently standards are:
	If the craft uses materials that have graduated stats, such as the metal used in forging, then an easily available metal should be used to craft a standard item for each template for ease of comparison. If the materials are discrete, such as the stone used in carving, no standard is needed.<br />
			{\| border="1"
	<br />
			! Craft !! Material
			\|-
			\|Bone \|\|[[barghest bone]]
			\|-
			\|Cloth \|\| medium thickness [[burlap]]
			\|-
			\|Leather\|\| [[azure poloh'izh hide]]
			\|-
			\|Metal (armor) \|\| unweighted [[medium carbon steel]] (needs reconsideration)
			\|-
			\|Metal (weapon) \|\| unweighted [[low carbon steel]]
			\|-
			\|Stone \|\| [[quartzite]]
			\|}

			These are not materials that are necessarily commonly used, they are simply ones with similar enough crafting statistics to enable comparison across crafts.

	Finally, an area should be included to list the useful examples of each material.		Finally, an area should be included to list the useful examples of each material.

CARAAMON: /* Symbol Tags (STag) */

2014-07-28T16:25:43Z

Symbol Tags (STag)

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	In general, do not include adjectives that describe the symbol. ''A shield emblazoned with a seated gryphon'' would simply be tagged "gryphon".		In general, do not include adjectives that describe the symbol. ''A shield emblazoned with a seated gryphon'' would simply be tagged "gryphon".

	Guild crests should be tagged in a special form, regardless of how they are written. The form is "crest of the ''<~~guild~~>''s' ~~guild~~." For example, ''a shield bearing the crest of the Paladins' Guild'' or "a sword with the Paladin's Guild crest" would both be tagged "crest of the Paladins' Guild".		Guild crests should be tagged in a special form, regardless of how they are written. The form is "crest of the ''<Guild>''s' Guild." For example, ''a shield bearing the crest of the Paladins' Guild'' or "a sword with the Paladin's Guild crest" would both be tagged "crest of the Paladins' Guild".
	:Elements contained within symbols (such as guild crests) should not be described unless they are listed in the tap or look. Here are the tags for each guild crest:		:Elements contained within symbols (such as guild crests) should not be described unless they are listed in the tap or look. Here are the tags for each guild crest:
	:*crest of the Barbarians' Guild, clenched fist, fist, bloodied sword, sword		:*crest of the Barbarians' Guild, clenched fist, fist, bloodied sword, sword

CARAAMON: /* Item Name */

2014-07-28T16:24:23Z

Item Name

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	===Item Name===		===Item Name===
	The name field is not filled out unless the item name differs from the ~~page~~ name. Capitalization, quotation marks, and parentheses are examples of such differences.~~<br />~~		The {{tt\|name}} field is not filled out unless the item name differs from the article name. Capitalization, quotation marks, and parentheses are examples of such differences.

	<br />
			This is also where the containers of drinks may be put, such as "flagon of" or similar.
⚫	The fname field should be set to "no" unless the first letter of the item's tap is capitalized. (Most item taps begin with a lower-case letter, but Elanthipedia capitalizes the first word in an item's display name by default.)

		⚫	The {{tt\|fname}} field should be set to "no" unless the first letter of the item's tap is capitalized. (Most item taps begin with a lower-case letter, but Elanthipedia capitalizes the first word in an item's display name by default.) An example of this would be "An Elothean lace bonnet", where Elothean should be capitalized.

	===Material, Color, and Symbol Tags===		===Material, Color, and Symbol Tags===

CARAAMON: /* Variations on Items */

2014-07-28T16:22:07Z

Variations on Items

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	In this case, a parent page is created for the items, such as "Weapon:Steel war axe with a gnarled wood grip", and all the other pages are redirected towards this page.		In this case, a parent page is created for the items, such as "Weapon:Steel war axe with a gnarled wood grip", and all the other pages are redirected towards this page.

⚫	There is a difference if the page name contains two possible variations. If the two variations are independent of each other, such as "a white hat with purple flowers" in which it may be white/purple or white/green or green purple, the process should proceed as normal. If they are always paired together, such as the previous hat in which white is always paired with purple but there is also a green that is always paired with blue, then treat them as separate objects.

	This also applies to items that change their taps based on conditions, such as items with [[planetary gems]] or that can be inset with gems.		This also applies to items that change their taps based on conditions, such as items with [[planetary gems]] or that can be inset with gems.
			* Instead of "a blue ring with a fractured white grazhirite" in which the "fractured white" section can change over time, it would be listed as "a blue ring with a grazhirite".
			* There are some items that can have a gem placed inside them and the tap will reflect the gem. In that case, the portion of the tap which varies should be replaced with "gem". For example: "a purple necklace inset with a green emerald" in which the "green emerald" part is due to the inset gem should be named "a purple necklace inset with a gem".

			There is a difference if the page name contains two possible variations.
			* If the two variations are independent of each other, such as "a white hat with purple flowers" in which it may be white/purple or white/green or green purple, the process should proceed as normal.
		⚫	* If they are always paired together, such as the previous hat in which white is always paired with purple, but there is also a green that is always paired with blue, then treat them as separate objects.

	====Subpage Requirements====		====Subpage Requirements====

CARAAMON: /* Subpage Requirements */

2014-07-28T16:15:38Z

Subpage Requirements

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	====Subpage Requirements====		====Subpage Requirements====
	In addition to the basic redirect, the page should also bear the category inclusion for the type of item it is.		In addition to the basic redirect, the page should also bear the category inclusion for the type of item it is. For example, the previously listed series of axes should all have "<nowiki>{{Cat\|Weapons}}</nowiki>" on their redirect pages.

	====Parent Page Requirements====		====Parent Page Requirements====

CARAAMON: /* Symbol Tags (STag) */

2014-07-28T16:14:06Z

Symbol Tags (STag)

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	====Symbol Tags (STag)====		====Symbol Tags (STag)====
	If an item contains a symbol, crest, or image -- or is in the shape of something -- tag it.~~<br />~~		If an item contains a symbol, crest, or image -- or is in the shape of something -- tag it.

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	In general, do not include adjectives that describe the symbol. ''A shield emblazoned with a seated gryphon'' would simply be tagged "gryphon".~~<br />~~		In general, do not include adjectives that describe the symbol. ''A shield emblazoned with a seated gryphon'' would simply be tagged "gryphon".

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	Guild crests should be tagged in a special form, regardless of how they are written. The form is "crest of the ''<guild>''s' guild." For example, ''a shield bearing the crest of the Paladins' Guild'' would be tagged "crest of the ~~paladins~~' ~~guild~~".		Guild crests should be tagged in a special form, regardless of how they are written. The form is "crest of the ''<guild>''s' guild." For example, ''a shield bearing the crest of the Paladins' Guild'' or "a sword with the Paladin's Guild crest" would both be tagged "crest of the Paladins' Guild".
	:Elements contained within symbols (such as guild crests) should not be described unless they are listed in the tap or look. Here are the tags for each guild crest:		:Elements contained within symbols (such as guild crests) should not be described unless they are listed in the tap or look. Here are the tags for each guild crest:
	:*crest of the ~~barbarians~~' ~~guild~~, clenched fist, fist, bloodied sword, sword		:*crest of the Barbarians' Guild, clenched fist, fist, bloodied sword, sword
	:*crest of the ~~bards~~' ~~guild~~, wren, gauntlet, lute		:*crest of the Bards' Guild, wren, gauntlet, lute
	:*crest of the ~~clerics~~' ~~guild~~, hand, bridge		:*crest of the Clerics' Guild, hand, bridge
	:*crest of the ~~empaths~~' ~~guild~~, hand, comfort, herb		:*crest of the Empaths' Guild, hand, comfort, herb
	:*crest of the ~~moon~~ ~~mages~~' ~~guild~~, tower, star, moon		:*crest of the Moon Mages' Guild, tower, star, moon
	:*crest of the ~~paladins~~' ~~guild~~, lion, scale, sword, laurel		:*crest of the Paladins' Guild, lion, scale, sword, laurel
	:*crest of the ~~rangers~~' ~~guild~~, mountain lion, thicket, thorn, sun		:*crest of the Rangers' Guild, mountain lion, thicket, thorn, sun
	:*crest of the ~~thieves~~' ~~guild~~, charger, veil		:*crest of the Thieves' Guild, charger, veil
	:*crest of the ~~thieves~~' ~~guild~~, hand, lockpick, purse, figure, backstab, beast		:*crest of the Thieves' Guild, hand, lockpick, purse, figure, backstab, beast
	:*crest of the ~~traders~~' ~~guild~~, man, donkey, coin, ship, diamond		:*crest of the Traders' Guild, man, donkey, coin, ship, diamond
	:*crest of the ~~warrior~~ ~~mages~~' ~~guild~~, wolf, flame, sword<br />		:*crest of the Warrior Mages' Guild, wolf, flame, sword<br />

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	Immortals and other gods should not be tagged unless the deity's name appears in the look, tap, or read. For example, ''a shield emblazoned with the lion of Chadatru'' would be tagged "lion, Chadatru, " but ''a shield emblazoned with a roaring lion'' would simply be tagged "lion".~~<br />~~		Immortals and other gods should not be tagged unless the deity's name appears in the look, tap, or read. For example, ''a shield emblazoned with the lion of Chadatru'' would be tagged "lion, Chadatru, " but ''a shield emblazoned with a roaring lion'' would simply be tagged "lion".

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	Geometric shapes should be tagged if they are used as symbols.		Geometric shapes should be tagged if they are used as symbols.

			An item's association with a particular profession should also be included here. For example, "a farmer's straw hat" would be tagged with "farmer".

	===Item/Special Types===		===Item/Special Types===