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This will eventually be a complete guide to style information used here at [[Elanthipedia:About|Elanthipedia]] to keep things looking nice and universal. |
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This '''Manual of Style''' lists the accepted styles for the naming, presentation, and standardization of various types of pages. Please consult it if you are unsure as to how to do your page. |
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==Article Titles for NPCs== |
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Generally, the title for an article about an [[:Category:NPCs|NPC]] uses just the first name. For example, Prince Sirolarn Tirof-Sorvendig's page is titled [[Sirolarn]]. For most NPCs, this is straightforward and no problem. |
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For some NPCs, however, this scheme does not work: |
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The following pages contain specifics for standardization of specific types of articles and templates. |
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* [[Elanthipedia:Manual_of_Style/Abilities|Abilities]] |
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:In the case of Emperors and other nobility, where a number is typically appended to the end of the name to denote which individual is meant, the solution is straightforward. Just include the roman numeral to the end of the name, as is done for [[Ponthilas I]], [[Ponthilas II]], [[Ponthilas III]], and [[Ponthilas IV]]. |
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* [[Elanthipedia:Manual_of_Style/Catagories|Abilities]] |
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* [[Elanthipedia:Manual_of_Style/Events|Events]] |
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:For a rare few NPCs, a name gets reused (overall, the GMs appear to avoid this). For example, there have been at least three characters named [[Penelope]] in DR. In this case, use the original name as a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Disambiguation disambiguation] page with links to the individual characters with those names. In the case of Penelope, this was solved by adding a last name to one of the Penelopes, [[Penelope Fraie]] and using a common alternate name for another [[Lady P]]. For more complicated cases, a style similar to that used for [[Reaver]] can be employed. |
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* [[Elanthipedia:Manual_of_Style/Items|Items]] |
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* [[Elanthipedia:Manual_of_Style/NPCs|NPCs]] |
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If you are ever not sure how to chose an appropriate article name, be bold and just use your best judgment while adding a note in the discussion section of the article soliciting advice from other editors. |
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* [[Elanthipedia:Manual_of_Style/PCs|PCs]] |
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* [[Elanthipedia:Manual_of_Style/Shops|Shops]] |
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==Creating a Category== |
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* [[Elanthipedia:Manual_of_Style/Spells|Spells]] |
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When you create a new category, please be sure to include a note about what does and does not belong in a category. Because of the variety and great number of things in DR to be documented, the criteria for inclusion or exclusion can become unclear for even the most straightforward of categories. |
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* [[Elanthipedia:Manual_of_Style/Templates|Templates]] |
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Revision as of 16:45, 30 May 2008
Manual of Style Article
This page is part of the Elanthipedia's Manual of Style section. This page lists information for the standardization of articles and templates, as set down by community consensus.
- If you disagree with or have suggestions for improvement of the standards, please post on the accompanying talk page and give ample time for debate before making any edits. Failure to follow this proceedure will result in removal of your edits.
This Manual of Style lists the accepted styles for the naming, presentation, and standardization of various types of pages. Please consult it if you are unsure as to how to do your page.
Manual of Style Index:
The following pages contain specifics for standardization of specific types of articles and templates.