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StrategyWiki's ultimate goal is to become an all-encompassing video game strategy resource, and as such there are some things it simply won't encompass. This page is here to explain what those things are. Entries that do not meet '''all''' of the requirements outlined below are not allowed on the site. If you believe an exception should be made, please bring it up on [http://forums.abxy.org/viewforum.php?f=19 the forums] or in the [[StrategyWiki:Staff lounge|staff lounge]]. | StrategyWiki's ultimate goal is to become an all-encompassing video game strategy resource, and as such there are some things it simply won't encompass. This page is here to explain what those things are. Entries that do not meet '''all''' of the requirements outlined below are not allowed on the site. If you believe an exception should be made, please bring it up on [http://forums.abxy.org/viewforum.php?f=19 the forums] or in the [[StrategyWiki:Staff lounge|staff lounge]]. | ||
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==Game inclusion== | ==Game inclusion== | ||
StrategyWiki's goal is to document as many video games as possible. All games included on this site must be computer, arcade, or console-based video games. Any games released for a known video game system, made by a known developer or publisher, or sold commercially are welcome on this site. | StrategyWiki's goal is to document as many video games as possible. All games included on this site must be computer, arcade, or console-based video games. Any games released for a known video game system, made by a known developer or publisher, or sold commercially are welcome on this site. | ||
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*Not covered here are online virtual communities or social networking sites (e.g. Second Life or Habbo Hotel). | *Not covered here are online virtual communities or social networking sites (e.g. Second Life or Habbo Hotel). | ||
==Non- | ===Non-commercial, non-notable games=== | ||
Due to the ease of making and distributing flash, homebrew, ROM hacks and game mods, as well as the sheer number of them, these lesser known or smaller games must meet the following criteria: | Due to the ease of making and distributing flash, homebrew, ROM hacks and game mods, as well as the sheer number of them, these lesser known or smaller games must meet the following criteria: | ||
# The game must be currently available to anyone who may read the guide. | # The game must be currently available to anyone who may read the guide. | ||
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==Guide scope== | ==Guide scope== | ||
Every guide should revolve around a central walkthrough that leads a player from start to finish in a game. Additional complementary elements can be added, such as appendices for the databases in the game, maps, side quest guides, specific gameplay elements that need to be expanded, move lists, character information, and more | Every guide should revolve around a central walkthrough that leads a player from start to finish in a game. Additional complementary elements can be added, such as appendices for the databases in the game, maps, side quest guides, specific gameplay elements that need to be expanded, move lists, character information, and more. | ||
;Elements outside of guide scope | |||
This list cannot be comprehensive, so when in doubt, avoid adding anything to a guide that doesn't help a player beat a game, add to a player's enjoyment of a game or increase a player's ''general'' knowledge of a game. | |||
Additional game info not concerned with actual gameplay help should not be added; the exception here is on the main page of a guide, where a simple bio and plot description should be added. For example: | |||
* Any extremely detailed information that doesn't have to do with playing the game. This includes character and plot analyses. | * Any extremely detailed information that doesn't have to do with playing the game. This includes character and plot analyses. | ||
* Speculation. Opinions and speculation should be avoided, and if important, simply noted objectively. Avoid making the guide read like a fansite. | * Speculation. Opinions and speculation should be avoided, and if important, simply noted objectively. Avoid making the guide read like a fansite. | ||
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* Acquiring game ROMs or game downloads. This is illegal for the great majority of readers, and StrategyWiki isn't concerned with helping people find games, but rather how to beat them. Please note that a link to a flash game, freeware game, etc. (provided they meet the [[#Non-commerical / non-notable games|rules for inclusion]]) are welcome in the infobox on the guide's main page. | * Acquiring game ROMs or game downloads. This is illegal for the great majority of readers, and StrategyWiki isn't concerned with helping people find games, but rather how to beat them. Please note that a link to a flash game, freeware game, etc. (provided they meet the [[#Non-commerical / non-notable games|rules for inclusion]]) are welcome in the infobox on the guide's main page. | ||
*Factual information about how things operate(d) in real life. This mainly applies to games that have a basis in real life. This is a strategy guide, not an encyclopedia. | *Factual information about how things operate(d) in real life. This mainly applies to games that have a basis in real life. This is a strategy guide, not an encyclopedia. | ||
**History lessons. You may link to pages on Wikipedia, but do not elaborate on the etymology of game elements (e.g. names) or historical references. Many games like [[Age of Empires]] revolve around pseudo-realism. Writing about how the video games' campaign differs from the history of a civilization and its wars are not allowed here. Nor is a background on World War II equipment. | |||
*Private servers. Unless the official servers have shut down, ignore private servers entirely. | *Private servers. Unless the official servers have shut down, ignore private servers entirely. | ||
*Real world prices should not be included as they fluctuate and don't impact gameplay. | *Info about the price of a game or virtual element of the game (item, skin, bundle, etc.). Real world prices should not be included as they fluctuate and don't impact gameplay. | ||
;Exceptions | ;Exceptions | ||
*Credits. Credit pages are acceptable. Keep them simple and presented like in-game. | *Credits. Credit pages are acceptable. Keep them simple and presented like in-game. | ||
*Dialog lists. | |||
*Plot outlines. | |||
==System inclusion== | ==System inclusion== | ||
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==Company inclusion== | ==Company inclusion== | ||
A company which has been the developer, distributor or publisher of a game that satisfies the above inclusion criteria is considered within scope. Additionally, any company that has created or developed a system that satisfies the inclusion criteria is considered within scope. | A company which has been the [[:Category:Developers|developer]], [[:Category:Distributors|distributor]] or [[:Category:Publisher|publisher]] of a game that satisfies the above inclusion criteria is considered within scope. Additionally, any company that has created or developed a system that satisfies the inclusion criteria is considered within scope. | ||
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