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| ** Variations such as [[Ocarina of Time]], [[Zelda 64]], and [[OoT]] should all '''redirect''' to [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]. This is done by putting this text on the page for each variation: <nowiki>#Redirect [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]</nowiki> | | ** Variations such as [[Ocarina of Time]], [[Zelda 64]], and [[OoT]] should all '''redirect''' to [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]. This is done by putting this text on the page for each variation: <nowiki>#Redirect [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]</nowiki> |
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− | * The first paragraph should give the full game name, its genre, release date and system. It should also list the game's prequel and/or sequel if applicable. | + | * First give a '''short description''' of the game at the top of the page, including game name, [[:Category:Games by system|system]], release date, and prequels/sequels. |
− | | + | ** To the right of the first paragraph there should be a '''picture of the game's title screen'''. |
− | * To the right of the first paragraph there should be a '''picture of the game's title screen'''. | |
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| * Then comes a == section == for '''Terminology and Tactics''' (if applicable), with the link to each page proceded by a bullet (*). | | * Then comes a == section == for '''Terminology and Tactics''' (if applicable), with the link to each page proceded by a bullet (*). |
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− | * Next you should have sections for each major field of competition in this game. Often this will start off with a '''Speed Runs''' or '''Time Trials''' section. There might also be a '''Full Runs''' section and/or a section for all the game's '''Sub-Games'''. For each section, you should give: | + | * Next you should have sections for each major field of competition in this game. Common sections include '''Speed Runs''' or '''Time Trials''', '''Full Runs''' and '''Sub-Games'''. For each section, you should give: |
− | ** A sentence about the '''competition site, the current world champion, and the current world record''' (if applicable). | + | ** A sentence about the '''competition site, the current world champion, and the current world record''' (if applicable). Give appropriate links. |
| ** A === sub-section === of Level Strategies or Course Strategies, followed by a '''list of levels or tracks''', with the link to each page preceded by a bullet (*) or, if applicable, a number (#). | | ** A === sub-section === of Level Strategies or Course Strategies, followed by a '''list of levels or tracks''', with the link to each page preceded by a bullet (*) or, if applicable, a number (#). |
| ** Then there should come a section for links to '''video pages'''. | | ** Then there should come a section for links to '''video pages'''. |
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− | * After all this, put a section for External Links. | + | * After all this, put External Links in their own section if there are any. |
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| * Finally, give the game's categories (system(s) and game series). If the game is one of a series, a [[Template]] for that series should be created and put at the bottom too. | | * Finally, give the game's categories (system(s) and game series). If the game is one of a series, a [[Template]] for that series should be created and put at the bottom too. |
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| == What belongs on this wiki == | | == What belongs on this wiki == |
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− | === On the main page for a game ===
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− | * A ''Short'' description of the game at the top of the page, including game name, system, release date, and prequels/sequels.
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− | * Mentions of who the world champion is and what the world record is.
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− | * A ''date'' for this record, as records tend to get beaten now and then.
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− | * Links to the place where this record is recorded and, if possible, to video proof of this record.
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− | * Links to other relevant external sites.
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| === On pages linked to from the game's main page === | | === On pages linked to from the game's main page === |