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'''Quick links to the base templates of PCGamingWiki''' | '''Quick links to the base templates of PCGamingWiki''' | ||
− | * <big>'''<span class="plainlinks">[[Project:Sample article/Game | + | * <big>'''<span class="plainlinks">[[Project:Sample article/Game|Game]] ([{{fullurl:Project:Sample_article/Game|action=edit}} source])</span>'''</big> |
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* <big>'''<span class="plainlinks">[[Project:Sample_article/Series|Series]] ([{{fullurl:Project:Sample_article/Series|action=edit}} source])</span>'''</big> | * <big>'''<span class="plainlinks">[[Project:Sample_article/Series|Series]] ([{{fullurl:Project:Sample_article/Series|action=edit}} source])</span>'''</big> | ||
* <big>'''<span class="plainlinks">[[Project:Sample_article/Company|Company]] ([{{fullurl:Project:Sample_article/Company|action=edit}} source])</span>'''</big> | * <big>'''<span class="plainlinks">[[Project:Sample_article/Company|Company]] ([{{fullurl:Project:Sample_article/Company|action=edit}} source])</span>'''</big> | ||
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'''Instructions''' | '''Instructions''' | ||
* Code sections can be copied either from the sample articles above, the relevant section of the [[Project:Editing guide|editing guide]], or from the [{{fullurl:Project:Sample_article/Game|action=edit}} source] of this page. | * Code sections can be copied either from the sample articles above, the relevant section of the [[Project:Editing guide|editing guide]], or from the [{{fullurl:Project:Sample_article/Game|action=edit}} source] of this page. | ||
− | * The [[ | + | * The [[Fallout|Fallout series]] of articles is an excellent reference point for example of good articles. |
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'''Style crib sheet''' | '''Style crib sheet''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Reference where the fixes come from using <nowiki><ref></nowiki> tags and templates {{T|refurl}}, {{T|refcheck}}, {{T|refsnip}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamingwiki.com|title=PCGamingWiki|date=2012-12-21}}</ref> | + | {{ii}} Reference where the fixes come from using <nowiki><ref></nowiki> tags and templates {{T|refdevice}}, {{T|refurl}}, {{T|refcheck}}, {{T|refsnip}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamingwiki.com|title=PCGamingWiki|date=2012-12-21}}</ref> |
{{ii}} All headers and page names to use [[Wikipedia:Sentence_case#Sentence_case|sentence case]]. This means capital letter at the beginning of a sentence, with no other capitals unless it is a proper noun or acryonym. | {{ii}} All headers and page names to use [[Wikipedia:Sentence_case#Sentence_case|sentence case]]. This means capital letter at the beginning of a sentence, with no other capitals unless it is a proper noun or acryonym. | ||
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<span style="font-size:150%">Sample article</span> | <span style="font-size:150%">Sample article</span> | ||
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Game article layout.jpg <!-- Try to find the highest resolution of a PC game cover --> | + | |cover = Game article layout.jpg <!-- Try to find the highest resolution of a PC game cover, or copy directly from PCGamingWiki --> |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Developer}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Developer}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Engine}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Engine}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|macOS|Month dd, yyyy}} <!-- (Example: January 3, 2012) --> |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|iOS|Month dd, yyyy}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|iPadOS|Month dd, yyyy}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|tvOS|Month dd, yyyy}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|deus-ex-mankind-divided|83}} <!-- (Example: URL section and score - Deus Ex: Mankind Divded) --> | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|deus-ex-mankind-divided|83}} <!-- (Example: URL section and score - Deus Ex: Mankind Divded) --> | ||
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|winehq = 2 | |winehq = 2 | ||
|license = | |license = | ||
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+ | |codeweavers = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | '''General information''' <!-- Include links to large forums and any Mac-specific subforums --> | |
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{{mm}} [http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewforum.php?f=2 Official Forum] - this is a very active official forum | {{mm}} [http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewforum.php?f=2 Official Forum] - this is a very active official forum | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207658924|the_witcher}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658924|the_witcher}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/00000/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/00000/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
{{mm}} If still relevant, state where bugs can be reported. | {{mm}} If still relevant, state where bugs can be reported. | ||
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+ | {{Compatibility/macOS | ||
+ | |native = na | ||
+ | |native notes = | ||
+ | |rosetta 2 = na | ||
+ | |rosetta 2 notes = | ||
+ | |ios-ipados app = na | ||
+ | |ios-ipados app notes = | ||
+ | |crossover = na | ||
+ | |crossover notes = | ||
+ | |wine = na | ||
+ | |wine notes = | ||
+ | |parallels = na | ||
+ | |parallels notes = | ||
+ | |windows 10 arm = na | ||
+ | |windows 10 arm notes = | ||
+ | |linux arm = na | ||
+ | |linux arm notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | EGS | Example: retail copy of a macOS game activating on Epic Games Launcher. | | macOS }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| App Store | id1527064732 | App Store | Example: iOS/iPadOS game available through the App Store. | | iOS, iPadOS }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Developer | http://www.soldak.com/Depths-of-Peril/Buy.html | DRM-free | Example: game released directly from website. | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Developer | http://www.soldak.com/Depths-of-Peril/Buy.html | DRM-free | Example: game released directly from website. | Steam | macOS }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | legend_of_grimrock | DRM-free | Example: GOG.com. | | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | legend_of_grimrock | DRM-free | Example: game available through GOG.com. | | macOS }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Origin | | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | the-sims/the-sims-4 | Origin | Example: game available through Origin. | | macOS }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 207170 | Steam | Example: Steam. | | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 207170 | Steam | Example: game available through Steam. | | macOS }} |
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{{ii}} If a demo exists, break down the limitations. | {{ii}} If a demo exists, break down the limitations. | ||
{{ii}} Do progress/achievements carry over to the main game? | {{ii}} Do progress/achievements carry over to the main game? | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
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{{ii}} List mods that are very important and would be detrimental if played without the mod, e.g. [[Dark_Souls:_Prepare_to_Die_Edition#DSfix_by_Durante|DSFix]], [[Star_Wars:_Knights_of_the_Old_Republic_II_–_The_Sith_Lords#The_Sith_Lords_Restored_Content_Mod_.28TSLRCM.29|TSLRCM]]. Balance mods and aesthetic mods can also be included if they are stable, mature and popular. | {{ii}} List mods that are very important and would be detrimental if played without the mod, e.g. [[Dark_Souls:_Prepare_to_Die_Edition#DSfix_by_Durante|DSFix]], [[Star_Wars:_Knights_of_the_Old_Republic_II_–_The_Sith_Lords#The_Sith_Lords_Restored_Content_Mod_.28TSLRCM.29|TSLRCM]]. Balance mods and aesthetic mods can also be included if they are stable, mature and popular. | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 03:59, 10 May 2021
- Please also refer to the Project:Editing guide.
Quick links to the base templates of PCGamingWiki
Instructions
- Code sections can be copied either from the sample articles above, the relevant section of the editing guide, or from the source of this page.
- The Fallout series of articles is an excellent reference point for example of good articles.
Style crib sheet
- Reference where the fixes come from using <ref> tags and templates {{refdevice}}, {{refurl}}, {{refcheck}}, {{refsnip}}.[1]
- All headers and page names to use sentence case. This means capital letter at the beginning of a sentence, with no other capitals unless it is a proper noun or acryonym.
Sample article
Developers | |
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Developer | |
Publishers | |
Publisher | |
Engines | |
Engine | |
Release dates | |
macOS | Month dd, yyyy |
iOS | Month dd, yyyy |
iPadOS | Month dd, yyyy |
tvOS | Month dd, yyyy |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 83 |
OpenCritic | 81 |
IGDB | 83 |
Taxonomy | |
Series | PCGW Templates |
General information
- Official Forum - this is a very active official forum
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- If still relevant, state where bugs can be reported.
macOS Compatibility
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Example: retail copy of a macOS game activating on Epic Games Launcher. | |||
App Store | Example: iOS/iPadOS game available through the App Store. | |||
Developer website | Example: game released directly from website. | |||
GOG.com | Example: game available through GOG.com. | |||
Origin | Example: game available through Origin. | |||
Steam | Example: game available through Steam. |
- Which is the 'best' version of the game to get?
Version differences
- What are the differences between each edition of the game?
Demo/free trial
- Name the header either Demo, Free trial, or name of the edition, e.g. ===Starter Edition===
- If a demo exists, break down the limitations.
- Do progress/achievements carry over to the main game?
Patches
Include If
- There is a benefit in using an older patch. For example, Diablo II's latest patch is 1.13, but the high-res mod only supports 1.12.
- There is a community or fan patch which is superior to the latest developer patch.
Patch install instructions |
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How to apply this complex patch installation. |
Utilities
- Very important launchers, reputable save game editors, etc.
Modifications
- List mods that are very important and would be detrimental if played without the mod, e.g. DSFix, TSLRCM. Balance mods and aesthetic mods can also be included if they are stable, mature and popular.
Issues unresolved
Issue
Issue
Issues fixed
Issue
Fixbox header here |
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How to apply this fix. |
Issue
Other information
Miscellaneous information, e.g.:
- Visual enhancements.
- Enabling minor performance increases.
- Useful, but not essential utilities.
References
- ↑ PCGamingWiki - last accessed on 2012-12-21