Wiki:Page Structure/Elements

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 upper-level pages. For variations on individual elements rather than categories, use Puzzle Applications.

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.

• Element - This is a blurb.
• Element - This is a blurb.
• Element - This is a blurb

Background

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 likely not applicable to upper-level element pages.

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.

Notable Examples

This section should include links to specific puzzle pages that utilize this element in a way that is considered "notable". While there is no set criteria for notability in these cases, a general guideline is that if the element is relatively unique already, any use is notable, and if an element is more commonplace (like Dropquote), a mix of puzzles that play it straight and puzzles that put a twist on it are preferred, so a reader can compare and contrast the examples.

• Puzzle Name - Explanation of how the element is used.
• Puzzle Name - Explanation of how the element is used.
• Puzzle Name - Explanation of how the element is used.

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!