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*Insert as much official and relevant character artwork and image as possible, added with caption for explanation.
*Insert as much official and relevant character artwork and image as possible, added with caption for explanation.
*Character Quotes are encouraged to be placed in between sections.  
*Character Quotes are encouraged to be placed in between sections.  
*If a character is fought against, it must be expanded to a separate article under [[:Category:Enemies]].
*If a character is fought against, a separate article under [[:Category:Enemies]] should be created entailing strategies to defeat him/her. More info under Enemies section.
*Finally, categorize a character article based on the categories under the [[:Category: Characters]].
*Finally, categorize a character article based on the categories under the [[:Category: Characters]].



Revision as of 01:46, 13 January 2008

Mr. Clayton, we're studying them, not hunting them. This is research.
File:Kh-trio.jpg The following is a proposed KHWiki policy, guideline, or process. The proposal may still be in development, under discussion, or in the process of gathering consensus for adoption (which is not determined by counting votes). References or links to this page should not describe it as "policy".

This page will be used as a reference for editors on how better to format the articles in the Kingdom Hearts Wiki.

General

  • New articles should be named according to the subject's official name.
    E.g: an article on "Sora's Weapon" should be named "Keyblade".
  • The first line in the intro should be about the subject of the article, and the subject has to be written in bold. This is only for the first sentence about the subject.
    E.g: The Keyblade is Sora's main weapon. Sora received the Keyblade in Destiny Islands.
  • The definite article (the) and indefinite articles (a/an) should be avoided in article titles except if they are used in an official title/name.
    E.g: "The Way to the Dawn" should be named "Way to the Dawn".
  • Articles created should be limited to the Kingdom Hearts sphere. Real world references such as voice actors and game developers should be linked to its page in Wikipedia.
    E.g: Tetsuya Nomura should be linked to his article in Wikipedia using the line [[wikipedia:Tetsuya Nomura]]
  • The language of the wiki is English; spelling and grammar must be concise and clear. We have no definite preference on spelling between British English or American English, but if a word is spelled one way, e.g. "color", leave it as it is. The editor who writes the entry decides the spelling.
  • All game titles should be italicized, except for the article title (there's no coding for that anyway).
  • No abbreviations. Kingdom Hearts II should be written in full, not KHII or KH2.
  • Use Roman numerals instead of Arabic numerals for titles except when it is the official name.
    E.g. Kingdom Hearts II, not Kingdom Hearts 2, but Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, not Kingdom Hearts CCCLVIII/II Days.
  • Wikilinking is limited to the first occurrence of the phrase.

For Games

  • Use only official names for the title. The title must also be complete.
  • All game articles should use the {{Infobox CVG}} template.
    E.g. The game "Chain of Memories" should be named "Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories".
  • General sections:
    • Story - plot of the story, make it as spoilerific as possible
    • Gameplay - general summary is enough
    • Characters - limit to a list
    • Worlds - limit to a list
    • Trivia - real world references etc
    • External links - priority to official websites.
  • Place relevant navigational templates at the bottom of the article.
  • Games must be categorized under Category:Games

For Characters

  • Each character gets an article, as long as it is under the sphere of the Kingdom Hearts series.
  • No extensive research if it is covered by other companies, (e.g. Disney's Goofy shouldn't be further elaborated in Goofy's article).
  • Each playable character should have an Infobox designed for the game in which the character appears (the infoboxes are not ready yet, please bear with us).
  • General sections:
    • Story - further divided into subsections using the title game, even if it's just one game.
    • Personality
    • Appearance - explaining physical appearance e.g. clothing. Worldly Forms are documented under appearance and linked here. Out of universe reference is encouraged.
    • Abilities - a summary, as abilities will be treated on separate pages
    • Trivia - encouraged but only to a certain extent, as long as it is related and makes sense.
  • Insert as much official and relevant character artwork and image as possible, added with caption for explanation.
  • Character Quotes are encouraged to be placed in between sections.
  • If a character is fought against, a separate article under Category:Enemies should be created entailing strategies to defeat him/her. More info under Enemies section.
  • Finally, categorize a character article based on the categories under the Category: Characters.

For Worlds/Locations

Each world gets an article, and each location on that world gets a section. The article should include an overview of what life is like in that world, a section on story events that occur in that world, a list of treasure that can be found in the various locations, a shop guide, and a list of enemies that appear, all if applicable. You may want to put in behind the scenes trivia as well, if possible.

For Enemies

Each enemy gets an article, and must be accompanied with an image. If there is any relevant story info, add it in the introduction. The rest of the article should consist of strategies on how to beat it as well as what attacks it tends to use.

For Items & Equipment

Each item and equipment gets an article. Seriously, even a potion. Why? Items & Equipments must be documented of its appearance in all games and how to retrieve them. Synthesis list can also be helpful.