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The introductory section of the page should include the '''name of the element''' in bold, the [[type of element]] it is (specifically the parent category, such as [[Logic Puzzle]] for [[Masyu]] or [[Decryption]] for [[Alphanumeric Substitution Cipher]]), and basic information about the element, including the following: |
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This guide depicts the standard format for all element pages currently on and to be added to this wiki. While some elements may require additional information, or reduced coverage in the described areas, we recommend future page creators begin with the following as a base. |
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* A brief overview of how the element functions at a base level. |
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==Basic Information== |
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* Some cultural information about the element (if applicable), such as popularity outside of hunts. |
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Element pages are a bit more difficult to standardize than hunts or puzzles, as we have a wide range of what constitutes an "element". As such, this guide is only going to be a baseline, with a few notes for specific cases. |
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* Any "Not to be confused with..." notes. |
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This section should also include a lead-in sentence to any Subpage sections, if applicable. |
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Most of the information given on an element page should be explaining the element in as much detail as possible, and describing the forms it may take within a puzzle. Avoid using specific examples, as there should be a separate section beyond the basic information for notable ones. If an element is a puzzle type, for example, explain how that puzzle type works, and provide visual examples of a puzzle and solution. This should be especially true for logic puzzles, in which a visual can dramatically increase the reader's understanding of the mechanics. |
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NOTE: An infobox is in progress and will be added to this page once completed. |
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==== Subpages (Name can be changed based on category) ==== |
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As many elements are topics that may be covered on other wikis (such as Wikipedia), do not be afraid to link to other wikis when summarizing a particular topic. Since these pages should not replace the need for other wiki research, summaries should stay relatively minimal, and should definitely not plagiarize already-existing lists or wiki articles. |
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'''NOTE: This section is only applicable to parent pages.''' |
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This section may be repeated if multiple subcategories are being created, like in [[Word Puzzle]]. |
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==Notable Examples== |
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Since categorization around elements is done via puzzle pages, element pages should not have much for categorization beyond grouping together similar types (such as Logic Puzzles or Physics Topics). Instead, the focus should be on notable examples of an element's use, puzzles that either were the first to use a particular element in a hunt, or utilized it in a way that hadn't be done before. Since notability is subjective, check with a senior editor when unsure, but otherwise trust your own judgement. If an editor deems a particular puzzle's use non-notable, it will be removed at no detriment to you. |
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Subpage sections should list all pages that are direct children to the page they are being written for. The preferred format is a bulleted list with links to the subpages and one-or-two-sentence blurbs about the element. A subpage section may also include a short description before the list, to further explain the categorization. |
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=Example= |
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The following is an example of a properly-structured Element page. |
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* [[Element]] - This is a blurb. |
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* [[Element]] - This is a blurb. |
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* [[Element]] - This is a blurb |
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== History == |
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'''NOTE: This section is optional.''' |
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Any historical background for a particular element, especially [[List of Puzzle Elements#Content Elements|Content Elements]], goes here. Do '''not''' worry if an element does not have significant historical precedents, as many will not, but those that do deserve recognition. |
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Information about an element's use outside of puzzling as a whole is also welcome, particularly for extraction elements that have a non-puzzle origin. |
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Masyu (ましゅ, ''Mashu'', IPA [maɕu͍]; translates as "evil influence") is a type of [[Path Drawing (Logic Puzzle Type)|path-drawing]] [[Logic Puzzle|logic puzzle]] designed and published by Nikoli. It is played on a rectangular grid of squares, some of which contain circles; each circle is either "white" (empty) or "black" (filled). The goal is to draw a single continuous non-intersecting loop that properly passes through all circled cells. The loop must "enter" each cell it passes through from the center of one of its four sides and "exit" from a different side; all turns are therefore 90 degrees. |
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[[File:Masyu Example.png|thumb|An unsolved Masyu puzzle.]] |
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[[File:Masyu Example Solution.png|thumb|Solution to the above Masyu example.]] |
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The two varieties of circle have differing requirements for how the loop must pass through them: |
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== Puzzle Applications == |
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* White circles must be traveled straight through, but the loop must turn in the previous and/or next cell in its path. |
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'''NOTE: This section is not applicable to parent categories.''' |
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* Black circles must be turned upon, but the loop must travel straight through the next and previous cells in its path. |
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An in-depth description of how an element has been applied in different ways within actual puzzles, including notable variations. If a variation merits its own page, a brief description of it will suffice for this page, along with a link to its own page. If not, a subsection within the Puzzle Applications heading is appropriate. |
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Variations include those that involve grey circles, which either are ambiguously white or black, or signify a turn that is not 90 degrees, and puzzles in which certain spaces are required to be visited by the path. |
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Images that help illustrate how a puzzle functions, particularly those with captions, are also recommended, particularly with regard to puzzle type. |
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==Notable Examples== |
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*[[Notable Masyu Puzzle 1]] |
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*[[Notable Masyu Puzzle 2]] |
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*[[Notable Masyu Puzzle 3]] |
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*[[Notable Masyu Puzzle 4]] |
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== See Also == |
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* Elements related to this one (If Applicable) |
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== Categories == |
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This section header should be deleted. This is only a note about adding categories to an element page. |
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All element pages should have the following categories applied to them: |
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* "Elements" |
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* "Content/Flavor/Structure Elements" (Depending on where it fits) |
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* Similar categories for any parent elements the page is a child of. |
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Other categories or phrasings may be used, providing they are both relevant and make sense. If unsure, ask! |
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[[Category:Page Structure]] |
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Revision as of 19:57, 19 March 2022
The introductory section of the page should include the name of the element in bold, the type of element it is (specifically the parent category, such as Logic Puzzle for Masyu or Decryption for Alphanumeric Substitution Cipher), and basic information about the element, including the following:
- A brief overview of how the element functions at a base level.
- Some cultural information about the element (if applicable), such as popularity outside of hunts.
- Any "Not to be confused with..." notes.
This section should also include a lead-in sentence to any Subpage sections, if applicable.
NOTE: An infobox is in progress and will be added to this page once completed.
Subpages (Name can be changed based on category)
NOTE: This section is only applicable to parent pages.
This section may be repeated if multiple subcategories are being created, like in Word Puzzle.
Subpage sections should list all pages that are direct children to the page they are being written for. The preferred format is a bulleted list with links to the subpages and one-or-two-sentence blurbs about the element. A subpage section may also include a short description before the list, to further explain the categorization.
History
NOTE: This section is optional.
Any historical background for a particular element, especially Content Elements, goes here. Do not worry if an element does not have significant historical precedents, as many will not, but those that do deserve recognition.
Information about an element's use outside of puzzling as a whole is also welcome, particularly for extraction elements that have a non-puzzle origin.
Puzzle Applications
NOTE: This section is not applicable to parent categories.
An in-depth description of how an element has been applied in different ways within actual puzzles, including notable variations. If a variation merits its own page, a brief description of it will suffice for this page, along with a link to its own page. If not, a subsection within the Puzzle Applications heading is appropriate.
Images that help illustrate how a puzzle functions, particularly those with captions, are also recommended, particularly with regard to puzzle type.
See Also
- Elements related to this one (If Applicable)
Categories
This section header should be deleted. This is only a note about adding categories to an element page.
All element pages should have the following categories applied to them:
- "Elements"
- "Content/Flavor/Structure Elements" (Depending on where it fits)
- Similar categories for any parent elements the page is a child of.
Other categories or phrasings may be used, providing they are both relevant and make sense. If unsure, ask!
