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*No distasteful information is to be put in the trivia sections, or in any other part of the character articles. | *No distasteful information is to be put in the trivia sections, or in any other part of the character articles. | ||
==Game | ==Game articles== | ||
*Use the complete and official name for game articles. | *Use the complete and official name for game articles. | ||
::'''Example:''' The article for the game "Chain of Memories" should be titled "Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories". | ::'''Example:''' The article for the game "Chain of Memories" should be titled "Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories". | ||
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*'''Story''' – The detailed and complete plot of the game | *'''Story''' – The detailed and complete plot of the game | ||
*'''Gameplay''' - a summary of the game's gameplay, especially new gameplay elements. | *'''Gameplay''' - a summary of the game's gameplay, especially new gameplay elements. | ||
*'''Worlds and | *'''Worlds and characters''' – A list of all the characters in the game, divided by the world they appear or reside in. | ||
*'''Trivia''' - Real world references etc. | *'''Trivia''' - Real world references etc. | ||
*'''External links''' - Links to official websites. | *'''External links''' - Links to official websites. | ||
==Character | ==Character articles== | ||
*Every character gets an article. | *Every character gets an article. | ||
*Coverage in an article should focus on appearance in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. Limit detailing appearances in original works, such as Disney films and ''Final Fantasy'' games. | *Coverage in an article should focus on appearance in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. Limit detailing appearances in original works, such as Disney films and ''Final Fantasy'' games. | ||
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*'''Origin''' – For characters with original appearances in other works, such as Disney movies, Final Fantasy games, The World Ends With You, etc. Briefly describe their appearances in these and origins in these other works, including similarities or differences from these to the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. | *'''Origin''' – For characters with original appearances in other works, such as Disney movies, Final Fantasy games, The World Ends With You, etc. Briefly describe their appearances in these and origins in these other works, including similarities or differences from these to the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. | ||
==World and | ==World and location articles== | ||
*Every world gets an article. | *Every world gets an article. | ||
*'''Key locations''' get their own articles, particularly when an event has taken place in a particular location. Other locations and settings should '''not''' have their own articles, and should be covered in their respective World pages under the section “Settings and Areas”. | *'''Key locations''' get their own articles, particularly when an event has taken place in a particular location. Other locations and settings should '''not''' have their own articles, and should be covered in their respective World pages under the section “Settings and Areas”. | ||
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===Sections=== | ===Sections=== | ||
*'''Areas and | *'''Areas and settings''' – Briefly describe all the locations and settings in the world, listing the names of each location in bold text. Each location name gets an article that redirects to the world page, with an anchor to the exact location of that place in the article. | ||
::'''Example:''' Hall of the Cornerstone should redirect to the Disney Castle article with the anchor Hall of the Cornerstone. This is done by using {{tname|a}}. | ::'''Example:''' Hall of the Cornerstone should redirect to the Disney Castle article with the anchor Hall of the Cornerstone. This is done by using {{tname|a}}. | ||
*'''Characters''' – A gallery of all the characters that reside in the world. This doesn't include characters that solely visit (such as Merlin in Disney Castle, or Mickey Mouse in Twilight Town). | *'''Characters''' – A gallery of all the characters that reside in the world. This doesn't include characters that solely visit (such as Merlin in Disney Castle, or Mickey Mouse in Twilight Town). | ||
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*'''Gallery''' - a gallery of any images applicable to the location (key locations only; for world articles, see the appropriate Gallery-space article. | *'''Gallery''' - a gallery of any images applicable to the location (key locations only; for world articles, see the appropriate Gallery-space article. | ||
==Enemy and | ==Enemy and boss articles== | ||
*Every enemy and boss gets an article, including every Heartless, Nobody, Unversed, and Dream Eater. | *Every enemy and boss gets an article, including every Heartless, Nobody, Unversed, and Dream Eater. | ||
*Characters fought against, such as Maleficent, Ansem or Xehanort, get a separate article to detail battle strategies in the Game-space. | *Characters fought against, such as Maleficent, Ansem or Xehanort, get a separate article to detail battle strategies in the Game-space. | ||
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*'''Strategy''' - Describe different tactics to defeating the enemy and list the enemy's abilities and attacks. This section isn't required for enemies which are also main characters. In such cases, describe these battles in the article's related Game-space article. | *'''Strategy''' - Describe different tactics to defeating the enemy and list the enemy's abilities and attacks. This section isn't required for enemies which are also main characters. In such cases, describe these battles in the article's related Game-space article. | ||
==Item | ==Item articles== | ||
*Each item gets an article. | *Each item gets an article. | ||
*Place templates as appropriate. | *Place templates as appropriate. | ||
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*'''Synthesized items''' – List all items that can be synthesized using this item (if applicable) | *'''Synthesized items''' – List all items that can be synthesized using this item (if applicable) | ||
==Weapon | ==Weapon articles== | ||
*Every weapon gets an article. | *Every weapon gets an article. | ||
*Use appropriate infobox templates. | *Use appropriate infobox templates. | ||
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*'''Gameplay''' – Describe the way the weapon is used, any special effects it has, and what happens when it is used. | *'''Gameplay''' – Describe the way the weapon is used, any special effects it has, and what happens when it is used. | ||
==Equipment | ==Equipment articles== | ||
*Each armor, accessory, etc. gets an article. | *Each armor, accessory, etc. gets an article. | ||
*Use appropriate infobox templates. | *Use appropriate infobox templates. | ||
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*'''Recipe''' – Instructions on how to synthesize the item (if applicable) | *'''Recipe''' – Instructions on how to synthesize the item (if applicable) | ||
==Ability | ==Ability articles== | ||
*Abilities should be grouped together in articles per game. | *Abilities should be grouped together in articles per game. | ||
*All abilities for playable characters get their own pages. | *All abilities for playable characters get their own pages. | ||
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*'''Drops''' (for commands): enemy drop rates | *'''Drops''' (for commands): enemy drop rates | ||
*'''Recipes''' (for commands): synthesis recipes for the command | *'''Recipes''' (for commands): synthesis recipes for the command | ||
*'''Synthesized | *'''Synthesized commands''' (for commands): recipes that use the command | ||
==Music | ==Music articles== | ||
*Each individual music track gets an article. This applies to both tracks for the same character but with a different name and for tracks with a different name but similar melody, such as [[Kairi I]] and [[Kairi III]], and [[Dive into the Heart -Destati-]] and [[Destati]]. | *Each individual music track gets an article. This applies to both tracks for the same character but with a different name and for tracks with a different name but similar melody, such as [[Kairi I]] and [[Kairi III]], and [[Dive into the Heart -Destati-]] and [[Destati]]. | ||
*Original soundtracks albums [OST] also get their own articles. | *Original soundtracks albums [OST] also get their own articles. | ||
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*Music track articles should include an infobox detailing the information as listed on {{tname|InfoTrack}} | *Music track articles should include an infobox detailing the information as listed on {{tname|InfoTrack}} | ||
===Sections ( | ===Sections (individual tracks)=== | ||
*'''Introductory sentence''' - Should use the following format: "[Track title] is a musical composition by [Composer] that appears in [game(s)/the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series]." Depending on the track, specific games may be listed or may be replaced with "the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series." | *'''Introductory sentence''' - Should use the following format: "[Track title] is a musical composition by [Composer] that appears in [game(s)/the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series]." Depending on the track, specific games may be listed or may be replaced with "the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series." | ||
*'''Appearances''' - This is the first section. List any occurrences the track plays, including cutscenes, boss fights, and outside official sources- such as [http://www.square-enix.co.jp/music/sem/page/kh/bbs_days/ Square Enix official music websites]. | *'''Appearances''' - This is the first section. List any occurrences the track plays, including cutscenes, boss fights, and outside official sources- such as [http://www.square-enix.co.jp/music/sem/page/kh/bbs_days/ Square Enix official music websites]. | ||
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*'''Categorization''' - Each track is already categorized by game. Certain sub-categories also exist: world, boss, and character. [[:Category:World themes]] is for tracks that play either as the overworld or battle theme for a specific world- such as [[Destiny Islands (track)]] and [[Bustin' Up on the Beach]]. [[Category:Boss themes]] are for tracks that are exclusive battle themes that play during boss fights- such as [[One-Winged Angel (from FINAL FANTASY VII)]]. [[Category:Character themes]] are for tracks that are solely character themes- such as [[Kairi (track)]] and [[Naminé (track)]]. Sub-categories can be added to each respective game individually, for cases where, for example, a piece might be an overworld theme in one game, but a battle theme in another. | *'''Categorization''' - Each track is already categorized by game. Certain sub-categories also exist: world, boss, and character. [[:Category:World themes]] is for tracks that play either as the overworld or battle theme for a specific world- such as [[Destiny Islands (track)]] and [[Bustin' Up on the Beach]]. [[Category:Boss themes]] are for tracks that are exclusive battle themes that play during boss fights- such as [[One-Winged Angel (from FINAL FANTASY VII)]]. [[Category:Character themes]] are for tracks that are solely character themes- such as [[Kairi (track)]] and [[Naminé (track)]]. Sub-categories can be added to each respective game individually, for cases where, for example, a piece might be an overworld theme in one game, but a battle theme in another. | ||
===Sections ( | ===Sections (soundtrack albums)=== | ||
*'''(Lead)''' – Describe the soundtrack album, including the games the soundtrack covers, release dates, etc. | *'''(Lead)''' – Describe the soundtrack album, including the games the soundtrack covers, release dates, etc. | ||
*'''Tracks''' – List all the tracks un the albums in tables divided by disc. All the tables should be coded in a tabber div. | *'''Tracks''' – List all the tracks un the albums in tables divided by disc. All the tables should be coded in a tabber div. | ||
*'''Gallery''' - A gallery of images related to the soundtrack album, such as alternate covers, back covers, booklets, etc. | *'''Gallery''' - A gallery of images related to the soundtrack album, such as alternate covers, back covers, booklets, etc. | ||
*'''External | *'''External links''' – List any related official links, such as pages in the Square Enix store | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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