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## Act 2: involvement in Act 2. | ## Act 2: involvement in Act 2. | ||
## Act 3: involvement in Act 3. | ## Act 3: involvement in Act 3. | ||
# Companion approval | |||
# Combat: A section describing any combat encounters with this character. Long combat sections, especially for boss encounters, should be moved to a combat subpage. | # Combat: A section describing any combat encounters with this character. Long combat sections, especially for boss encounters, should be moved to a combat subpage. | ||
## Attacks and abilities: Abilities and spells used by the character in combat. | ## Attacks and abilities: Abilities and spells used by the character in combat. | ||
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=== "Where to find" sections === | === "Where to find" sections === | ||
When describing where to find an item, include all of the following details: | When describing where to find an item, include all of the following details: | ||
# A description of the location of the item - or the source, if it | # A short description of the location of the item - or the source, if it is a quest reward or sold by a vendor (e.g. "In the Underdark, near the [[Selûnite Outpost]], embedded in a rock at {{Coords|116|-192}}") | ||
# Instructions for any additional steps necessary to find or obtain the item (e.g. 'Jump up to the ledge behind the purple mushroom.') | # Instructions for any additional steps necessary to find or obtain the item (e.g. 'Jump up to the ledge behind the purple mushroom.') | ||
# Map coordinates of the item, if applicable, in the format '' | # Map coordinates of the item, if applicable, in the format ''{{Coords|116|-192}}'' using the {{t link|coords}} template: <nowiki>{{Coords|123|123}}</nowiki> | ||
Lengthy instructions can be formatted with sublists, as necessary: | Lengthy instructions should be moded to the notes section and can be formatted with sublists, as necessary: | ||
<small> | <small> | ||
* | * To obtain this item the Torch Puzzle must be solved. | ||
** By the north end of Pickens' farm, jump across the gap onto the three large rocks, then light the numbered torches in the following patterns: 6, 9, 2, 3. The item will then appear near the sign.</small> | ** By the north end of Pickens' farm, jump across the gap onto the three large rocks, then light the numbered torches in the following patterns: 6, 9, 2, 3. The item will then appear near the sign.</small> | ||
When an item can be found in multiple places, list '''all''' known locations. ''Exception:'' For | When an item can be found in multiple places, list '''all''' known locations. ''Exception:'' For generic loot, it is not necessary to document every location via text. | ||
== Spelling == | == Spelling == | ||
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The following abbreviations should always be capitalised: AC, DC, NPC and abbreviation of abilities like STR, DEX, CON etc. | The following abbreviations should always be capitalised: AC, DC, NPC and abbreviation of abilities like STR, DEX, CON etc. | ||
Capitalise | Capitalise the following terms: | ||
* Armour Class | * Armour Class | ||
* Classifications of weapons and armour (Longsword, Light Armour). | * Classifications of weapons and armour (Longsword, Light Armour). | ||
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* Specific actions (Attack Action, Hide Action) | * Specific actions (Attack Action, Hide Action) | ||
* Specific class features (Cunning Action, Rage) | * Specific class features (Cunning Action, Rage) | ||
* Subclasses are considered class features, and are therefore also capitalised (Champion, Wildheart) | |||
* Specific conditions (Bleeding, Slightly Drunk) | * Specific conditions (Bleeding, Slightly Drunk) | ||
* Specific damage types (Fire, Piercing) | * Specific damage types (Fire, Piercing) | ||
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* Specific racial features (Keen Senses) | * Specific racial features (Keen Senses) | ||
* Specific spells | * Specific spells | ||
The following terms should not be capitalized: | |||
* Common nouns such as ability, action, armour, check, class, condition, creature, damage, feat, feature, hit, initiative, item, miss, proficiency, race, resistance, rest, roll, save, skill, spell, weapon. | |||
* Compound terms such as ability check, ability score, attack roll, critical hit, damage resistance, damage type, hit points, long rest, saving throw, short rest. | |||
* Names of classes (barbarian, fighter) | |||
* Names of races (elf, illithid, owlbear) | |||
* Spell schools (abjuration, necromancy) | |||
* Subcategories of Consumables: arrows, camp supplies, coatings, dyes, elixirs, grenades, potions, scrolls. | |||
Exceptions: | |||
* Races and classes may be capitalised when used as titles (Gale, Human Wizard). | |||
** This includes specific individual creatures, which may have identical names to their race (which is not capitalised) – e.g. the creature Mind Flayer Leader is a mind flayer. | |||
* The term attack is only capitalised when it's referring to the Attack action. Otherwise, it is not capitalised (take an Attack action, roll an attack roll) | |||
* The first letter in game concept terminology can be capitalised when used as keywords (Type: Condition) | |||
=== Other capitalisation guidelines === | === Other capitalisation guidelines === | ||
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The vast majority of actions are additionally classified as ''class actions''. These are actions that are neither spells nor weapon actions. | The vast majority of actions are additionally classified as ''class actions''. These are actions that are neither spells nor weapon actions. | ||
=== Spells === | |||
When the action taken is a spell, the terminology used is ''cast:'', as in ''cast a spell'. If a spell uses a bonus action, the correct terminology would be that the creature ''casts a spell using a bonus action''. | When the action taken is a spell, the terminology used is ''cast:'', as in ''cast a spell'. If a spell uses a bonus action, the correct terminology would be that the creature ''casts a spell using a bonus action''. | ||
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For other places at the lowest scale, describe the place based on what the in-game map calls it, such as ''entrance'', ''waypoint'', or ''secret'', or a similarly descriptive term if it's unmarked. | For other places at the lowest scale, describe the place based on what the in-game map calls it, such as ''entrance'', ''waypoint'', or ''secret'', or a similarly descriptive term if it's unmarked. | ||
=== Acts === | |||
Follow the "Act" nomenclature when describing the three acts in the game. | Follow the "Act" nomenclature when describing the three acts in the game. | ||
* Act | * Act One begins when the party members arrive on the [[Ravaged Beach]] at the start of the game. The [[Rosymorn Monastery Trail]] is part of Act One, although it is labelled as 1b in the game files. | ||
* Act | * Act Two begins when the party members enter the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]]. | ||
* Act | * Act Three begins when the party members exit the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] and take a [[Long Rest|long rest]]. | ||
Whether the numerals should be given in letters (Act One) or numbers (Act 1) depends on context. | Whether the numerals should be given in letters (Act One) or numbers (Act 1) depends on context. | ||
Use letters (Act One) in the following contexts: | Use letters (Act One) in the following contexts: | ||
* Paragraphs of text / floating text | |||
* Page names and headings. | * Page names and headings. | ||
* Names of categories. | * Names of categories. | ||
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=== Image sizes === | === Image sizes === | ||
* Images | * Images can use pixels, usually a height or width between 200px and 300px. | ||
* Icons, such as this [[File:Concentration_Icons.png|20px]] Concentration icon should use pixels, usually between 16px and 32px. | * Icons, such as this [[File:Concentration_Icons.png|20px]] Concentration icon should use pixels, usually between 16px and 32px. | ||
** Inline usage of icons should generally set icons around 16px to 24 px. | ** Inline usage of icons should generally set icons around 16px to 24 px. | ||
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* <nowiki>{{File:A_Nice_Summer_Stay.png|alt=Astarion discovering the difference between a nice Summer stay and the full concentrated power of the sun.}} </nowiki> | * <nowiki>{{File:A_Nice_Summer_Stay.png|alt=Astarion discovering the difference between a nice Summer stay and the full concentrated power of the sun.}} </nowiki> | ||
* <nowiki>{{File:Gale_Flirting.png|alt=Gale sings while sitting at lake.}}</nowiki> | * <nowiki>{{File:Gale_Flirting.png|alt=Gale sings while sitting at lake.}}</nowiki> | ||
=== Modded Content === | |||
In most cases, images containing modded content should be avoided to prevent confusion or misleading impressions. However, there may be some acceptable exceptions: | |||
* Mods that improve camera angles – Images altered to provide better or different perspectives that enhance what is being depicted are generally acceptable. | |||
* Minor presence of modded elements – If modded content appears only minimally or is incidental within the image (use discretion in determining what qualifies), it may be acceptable. | |||
** Wherever possible, completely unmodded is preferable | |||
== Linking == | == Linking == | ||
Link to other articles when they have relevant additional information. Be careful not to underlink or overlink on the wiki. Only use links when they're helpful to the reader – every word that has an article | Link to other articles when they have relevant additional information. Be careful not to underlink or overlink on the wiki. Only use links when they're helpful to the reader – it is not necessary to link every word that has an article. | ||
=== Duplicate links === | === Duplicate links === | ||
Generally, a link to a specific target should only appear once per article, when the relevant word is first mentioned. | Generally, a link to a specific target should only appear once per article, when the relevant word is first mentioned. | ||
Exceptions to this include infoboxes, navboxes, tables, lists and | Exceptions to this include infoboxes, navboxes, tables, lists and the description of spells or special abilities. In these cases, multiple links per article may be appropriate. | ||
In very long or technical articles, | In very long or technical articles, multiple links to the same target are also appropriate. | ||
=== What to avoid === | === What to avoid === | ||
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=== Linking to other wikis === | === Linking to other wikis === | ||
The [[Template:FRWiki|FRWiki]] | The templates [[Template:FRWiki|FRWiki]] and [[Template:BGWiki|BGWiki]] should be used to link to the FRWiki or the BGWiki when appropriate. | ||
== Lists and tables == | == Lists and tables == | ||
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== Spoiler and content warnings == | == Spoiler and content warnings == | ||
BG3Wiki employs the use of spoiler and content warnings at the top of articles or sections. | BG3Wiki employs the use of spoiler and content warnings at the top of articles or sections. Editors should aim to effectively warn the user of spoilers and sensitive topics while minimizing disruption of the reader's experience. | ||
=== Spoiler warnings === | |||
For the purposes of articles this wiki, excluding the main page, the following is considered a spoiler: | For the purposes of articles this wiki, excluding the main page, the following is considered a spoiler: | ||
* Plot development and story beats of the main narrative of the game. | * Plot development and story beats of the main narrative of the game. | ||
* Scripted character deaths in any act, including deaths outside of player control. | * Scripted character deaths in any act, including deaths outside of player control. | ||
=== | ==== Unhidden spoilers ==== | ||
When | When an article contains unhidden spoilers, you should add a {{tlink|spoiler warning}} to the top of the page or section in which those spoilers appear. An Act may be specified or that can be left off if it makes more sense, such as when the spoilers are about recurring characters who appear in more than one Act. | ||
<pre>{{SpoilerWarning|act=2}}</pre> | |||
{{SpoilerWarning|act=2}} | |||
<pre>{{SpoilerWarning}}</pre> | |||
{{SpoilerWarning}} | |||
=== Content warnings === | === Content warnings === | ||
Content warnings | Content warnings should be used in accordance with the [[Help:Content warnings|Content Warning Policy]] and may be added using the {{tlink|cw}} template, which has parameters for specifying the scope and nature of the sensitive content. | ||
<pre>{{Cw|section|described|violence|animal}}</pre> | |||
{{Cw|section|described|violence|animal}} | |||