User talk:Notmyhandle

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Use Preview instead of Save
Hi Notmyhandle. I noticed that you made a lot of edits to the same page continuously. In order to help keep the history database down to a minimum, could you please consider using the Show preview button instead of the Save page button to examine your progress, and reserve saving the page until you are completely finished? Thanks very much. Procyon 23:35, 3 December 2006 (CST)
 * Yeah I'll try to do it more often; I do it so that I don't lose my progress in editing (although I use notepad to keep a copy on my computer); like when I hit preview I can lose the data, but yeah I'll work on doing edits that way. --Notmyhandle 23:44, 3 December 2006 (CST)

1080° Avalanche
I've noticed you putting together this guide. Looks good so far. When creating new subpages, I would suggest starting by putting links on the Table of Contents first. This serves a few purposes: it keeps the ToC up to date; if you set up the whole ToC first, you may find some better ways to organize the guide; other people passing through may see the red links and add information for you. I'm guessing this game doesn't really have a story mode, so Tony Hawk's American Sk8land might be a good template to follow. I've also made some changes to the Controls page, trying to keep it simple (though I removed lots of info). Lots of that info should go on a Gameplay page or something. Your latest version is here. If you need anything, please leave a message on my talk page. -- Prod (Talk) 00:03, 4 December 2006 (CST)
 * Actually a lot could probably go on a tricks page. (I'm still editing it). -- Prod (Talk) 00:08, 4 December 2006 (CST)
 * Hmm...I just noticed the ToC... My mistake. -- Prod (Talk) 00:12, 4 December 2006 (CST)
 * Yeah I saw the page, it was quite empty and I was like, hey I own this game... All I can say is that wikis are more addicting than video games.  I guess I'll separate the course page again some time later if the page gets too crowded, but for now not much information will exist, the courses are small enough that "walkthroughs" of them will only be a short paragraph for the most part.  The game lacks real difficulty and complexity so it makes making a guide for it much simpler.  I'll keep the Table of Contents up to date as things progess.  --Notmyhandle 00:14, 4 December 2006 (CST)
 * Hey can you take all the deleted info and dump it into a gameplay page for later? It's no fun having to rewrite crap without reference... ='( --Notmyhandle 00:15, 4 December 2006 (CST)
 * Sorry about the ToC. I changed it, then saw your comments here, so changed it back. It's up to you if you want them split or together.  Here's what my guess of a final version would be.  Each track will have basic info, a picture of the track (map/screenshot/etc) and a paragraph or two about the level.  I think that would be enough to make a separate page out of, but if screenshots are useless, then maybe just split by difficulty.  I haven't played the game, so I'm just trying to guess what you're thinking (isn't working too well :P). -- Prod (Talk) 00:28, 4 December 2006 (CST)
 * Im hoping to get some sort of TV to Computer input so I can take direct screen shots, but yeah, screen shots of short cut areas and the map of each area would be great. Again, what do you want in "getting started"?? --Notmyhandle 00:31, 4 December 2006 (CST)
 * Maybe a brief run through of a typical race. Stuff that isn't level specific, but relates to how to play the game.  Like information about the different stances (unless it's more relevant under tricks).  Of course, it could just end up not being needed, with most info covered on a tricks page.  I've just copied the Controls for now, but if you don't think the page will be useful, just mark it with delete. -- Prod (Talk) 00:37, 4 December 2006 (CST)