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Revision as of 21:41, 2 August 2006 by Xylaquin (Talk | contribs)

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Guidelines

As an encyclopedia, the TimeSplitters Wiki must be written in a certain way. Through-out the wiki the following guidelines should be met to insure a formal and universal sence:

  • A formal tone

This ensures a proffesional wiki is made.

  • Correct spelling

Spelling is rather obvious, as well as grammar.

  • Use of Infoboxs

The Infobox system is a good way of displaying information. The main article itself will expand on this information.

  • Proof where appropriate

Don't make stuff up, unless you specifically say "it is probable" or "he was likely to", etc."

  • Linkage

Make sure to link the words in articles whenever possible. For example, mentioning Cortez in an article, there should be a link to his page.

How to Edit

If you wish to start an article, simply click on it's red link and then begin.

The Syntax

  • '''Text'''

This makes "Text" bold.

  • ''Text''

This makes "Text" italic.

  • '''''Text'''''

This makes "Text" bold & italic.

  • [[Sergeant Cortez]]

Appears as: Sergeant Cortez

  • [[Sergeant Cortez|Bald Guy]]

Appears as: Bald Guy but when clicked goes to Sergeant Cortez's page.

  • [http://www.frd.co.uk]

Appears as [1], and when clicked goes to Free Radical's website.

  • [http://www.frd.co.uk My Website]

Appears as My Website, but when clicked goes to Free Radical's website. Notice the single space between the URL and the text.

  • ----

This makes a line across the page, used to seperate things- use sparingly.

  • *Cortez

The star makes a bullet point.

  • = Text =

Makes "Text" appear as a Main title with a seperater line

  • == Text ==

Makes "Text" appear as a sub-main title with a seperater line. Basically, the more equal signs you put, the less high ranked the title is.

  • [[Image:Example.jpg]]

This puts an uploaded image on the page.

  • http://www.website.com/picture.jpg

If you want to display an off-site picture, all you have to do is paste it's URL onto the page.

  • [[Image:Cortez.png|right]]

This makes the embedded picture move to the right of the page, and the text will go around it. Likewise you can also choose left or center instead of right. However, you can only use this feature with uploaded images, it doesn't work with off-site pictures.

  • [[Image:Cortez.png|frame|Here is a bald man]]

This makes the picture appear in a frame with a comment below it saying "Here is a bald man". You can leave out the comment if you want.

Infoboxs

Maps, Characters and Weapons all use Infoboxs. They appear at the top right of the article and display information. But how do you include these if you are beginning an article.

Maps

{{Infobox Map|
  name           = Insert Map's name here|
  image          = Paste URL of Image here|
  size           = Small/Medium/Large|
  location       = i.e. A Chinese Restaraunt|
  climate        = i.e. Raining,snowing etc|
  unlocked       = How the map is unlocked|
  rec_bot_set    = Bot #1<br>Bot #2<br>Bot #3<br>Bot #4<br>Bot #5|
  rec_wep_set    = Wep #1<br>Wep #2<br>Wep #3<br>Wep #4<br>Wep #5|
}}

The bot #1 & wep #1 etc are the bots/weps in the recommended bot/wep set for that map.

Characters

{{Infobox Character|
  name           = Insert Character's name here|
  image          = Paste URL of character here|
  unlock         = How the character is unlocked|
  species        = [[Human/Cyborg/Zombie/Alien/Mox/Robot/TimeSplitter]] etc|
  size           = Small/Sub-Small(like Stumpy)/Normal/Large|
  accuracy       = Out of 10|
  agility        = Out of 10|
  stamina        = Out of 10|
  fire_proof     = Out of 10|
  shock_proof    = Out of 10|
  default_ai     = See below about this field|
  timezone       = This character's time zone, i.e. Cpt Ash would be 1920-1935|
  appearence     = The character's first appearence, i.e. TS2 Story Mode|
  relations      = If the character is related to another, i.e. Mary-Beth and Jo-Beth Casey|
  games          = Which of the games this character appears in|
}}

For "default_ai" see it's explanation. Characters also use a "Gestures and Gallerys" inforbox, fill in the appropriate boxes and leave N/A in boxes that don't apply.

{{Infobox GGI|
  ts1gesture     = The character's gesture in TS1, if any. If not in TS1 put N/A|
  tsfpgesture    = The character's gesture in TSFP, if any. If not in TSFP put N/A|
  ts2gallery     = The character's gallery entry in TS2, if not in TS2 put N/A|
  tsfpgallery    = The character's gallery entry in TSFP, if not in TSFP put N/A|
}}

Weapons

{{Infobox Weapon|
  name           = Insert the Weapon's name here|
  image          = Paste the URL of the weapon's picture here|
  ammo           = Max Clip Size/Max Ammo|
  fire_rate      = How many bullets it fires per second (Example: 2bps)|
  reload_time    = How many seconds it takes to reload (Example: 0.9sec)|
  damage         = What percentage of health it takes off to the head & body.|
  type           = [[Melee/Pistol/Shotgun/High Fire-Rate/Heavy Weapon/Rocket/Explosive/Sniper/Other|
  zoom           = If the weapon has a Zoom feature or not.|
  p_fire         = What Primary Fire does.|
  s_fire         = What Secondary Fire does.|
  games          = Which games the weapon appears in.|
}}

Also, Elite Yoshi has said that users should include their tips on using the weapon when posting.

Glitches

{{Infobox Glitch|
  name           = The Glitch's (nick)name|
  req            = The requirements for the glitch to work, seperate each with a <br>|
  credit         = The Glitch Finder|
}}

an example:

{{Infobox Glitch|
  name           = Evil Gingerbread Apocolypse|
  req            = - TimeSplitters FP<br>- Story Mode Completed<br>- Gingerbread Man unlocked|
  credit         = Xylaquin|
}}

would appear as this:

Evil Gingerbread Apocolypse
Requirements - TimeSplitters FP
- Story Mode Completed
- Gingerbread Man unlocked
Finder Xylaquin

Categorising

Categorising articles makes organising & navigating articles much easier. When you've finished typing your articvle, include it's category(s). To add a category to your article, use the following template, in this example the map is a large map and is completely outdoors.

[[Category:Maps - Medium]]
[[Category:Maps - Completely Outdoors]]

To find out the categorys you can use, see the section that applies. Like, if you want to know what categories you can use for weapons, go to the weapons page.

Category Name Format

Take a look at the Category Page. That list would not be in alphabetical order if the catergorys were not named in a specific format. Instead of let's say, "Short Characters", it's "Characters - Short". This makes it much easier to find the catagory you are looking for.

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