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[edit] WikiProject Information

[edit] Scope

This project's goal is to improve all of the Tycoon Computer Game articles. Each one needs to be standardized with the navigational template and the Infobox VG template. Each article must also be expanded upon, as many are currently stubs. Those that aren't stubs need to be copyedited and/or wikified. The wikiproject also mantains the Tycoon Computer Game article.

[edit] Related Wikiprojects

The following Wikiprojects are related to this page:


[edit] Membership

[edit] Information

Our Userbox
User USERNAME is part of Wikiproject Tycoon Computer Games

Please, feel free to join! You don't need to be knowledgeable about them, you could help with the copyediting and wikifying. If you are interested, join by adding your name to the list below. We now have a userbox---just add {{Wikipedia:WikiProject Tycoon Computer Games/Userbox}} to your page!

Note: The location of the userbox has changed. Please update it if you have added it to your page before 5-26. Thanks --Primate#101 21:15, 26 May 2006 (UTC) This message will automatically remove in 16 days.

[edit] Current participants

[edit] Goals

  1. Create a standard format for all Tycoon Computer Game articles
  2. Manage Tycoon Computer Game Article Page
  3. Create new articles for every new tycoon game
  4. Copy-edit existing articles


[edit] Tasks

Edit/Cleanup any of the Tycoon Computer Game articles. List at /Tycoon Articles

[edit] Guidelines for all articles

Note that these are suggested guidelines established by consensus among Wikipedians. Please discuss them on the talk page if you have ideas.

[edit] Neutral point of view

Make sure to write from a neutral point of view. Wikipedia is not the place for writing reviews. If you can provide factual records of opinions, that is of course excellent. Magazine reviews, awards and quotes from game developers (except the developer's own advertising) can and should be used - those carry weight on their own. If there is more than one take on the subject, make sure to include all and to treat all as potentially true. For these, be sure to clarify that they are in fact opinions, not incontrovertible facts.

Watch out for overly general and vague statements along the lines of "there are many who think Game X is great". Such weasel words are not particularly factual and usually nothing but the author's opinions in disguise. Try to provide more specific information, and back the statement up by references to magazines, websites, etc.

[edit] Content

Articles on computer and video games should give an encyclopedia overview of what the game is about, not a detailed description of how to play it. The latter should be moved to StrategyWiki (Wikibooks was previously suggested, but no longer accepts video game how-tos). A general rule of thumb to follow if unsure: if the content only has value to people actually playing the game, it's unsuitable. Keep in mind that video game articles should be readable and interesting to non-gamers; remember the bigger picture. You can add a link to the StrategyWiki guide by adding {{StrategyWiki|page name}} to the external links section of the Wikipedia article.

Content that may be moved to StrategyWiki:

  • Specific moves and buttons used to execute them. While saying that a character can jump, punch, and pound the ground is OK, explaining how to execute them using the controller is not.
  • Lists of mere statistics, items, or other minutiae. The HP or weight class of a character is not important to the article; neither are all the swords available in the game.
  • Strategy guides. Basic strategy concepts are often essential to the understanding of a game, but avoid in-depth explanations.
  • Lists of cheats or codes. Some codes may be notable and suitable for articles, such as the famed Konami Code, but the method of performing a code that's confined to only a few games and has no special claim to fame is unsuitable for Wikipedia.

Other unsuitable content:

  • Theories or speculation. You may think that the Chozo were actually cannibalistic, perhaps based on a sentence referencing their mysterious eating habits in an instruction booklet, but unless this has been stated explicitly in official literature, it does not belong in the article. This applies to theories that aren't your own, as well.
  • Similarly, fan ideas about characters' lives or relationships are not appropriate for the encyclopedia.
  • Obscure rumors. If the launch list of Nintendo's Wii hasn't been announced yet, don't bother contributing that you heard a Metroid card battle game is in the works. If it's heavily rumored in several major media sources, that is fine.
  • Rumored codenames. For example, don't refer to the "Game Boy Evolution," because that name is entirely made up.

Examples of articles that have been considered inappropriately detailed:

[edit] Style

This is an encyclopedia, and articles should be written formally, not like FAQs, fansites, or player's guides. In addition to the Manual of Style, keep these CVG-centric style tips in mind:

  • Don't use second-person pronouns ("you"). We can't assume that the reader is planning on playing the game. Use "one," "the player," the name of the player-controlled character, or put the sentence in the passive voice. Example: "You can fight the boss" becomes "one can fight the boss," "the character can fight the boss," "Link can fight the boss," or "the boss can be fought."
  • Use italics for game titles, but not character names. Ninja Gaiden is OK, Ryu Hayabusa is not.
  • Avoid confusing abbreviations, unless they're standard. PS2 is OK; LoZ:OoT is probably not. Instead, try shortening the title to a few key words: LoZ:OoT becomes Ocarina.
  • Make sure to use the {{spoiler}} tag when appropriate.
  • Use the present tense for describing things happening in the games (including gameplay), not the past tense. This is logical; even if a game was released decades ago, it still performs the same today as it did upon release for anyone who plays it on its intended gaming console.
  • For external links, please use appropriate templates. Examples include {{Nintendo.com}}, {{Moby game}}, and {{GameFAQs}}.


[edit] Disambiguating names of mods

Use the original name of the mod and only disambiguate the title if there is a naming conflict. If a mod's name clashes with the name of an existing article, then use "Mod Name (computer game)". Only use "Mod Name (mod)" if the name clashes with another computer/video game.

[edit] Screenshots and cover art

For information on adding pictures, see Wikipedia:Picture tutorial.

Wikipedians assert that both screenshots of video games and box or cover art usage is protected under the fair use provision of U.S. Copyright law. To notify others of the copyright status of such images, uploaded game cover art should include the tag {{Gamecover}}. Screenshots of a game should include the tag {{Game-screenshot}}. Some screenshots or box covers may be categorized elsewhere, in which case the uploader is still required to provide valid information on the image's source and copyright status. For rendered art or other official graphics that aren't screenshots, use the general {{fairuse}} tag and provide information (See WP:Fair use for information on what the requirements are). Game company logos may use the {{logo}} tag. Do not upload screenshots that have been watermarked.

Screenshots are great for embellishing articles, and all computer and video game articles should have at least a few. Cover art should appear in the infobox (see below for more info on the infobox). If you have multiple cover art designs, usually an English one should appear in the infobox. Sometimes it may be appropriate to put multiple cover art images in the infobox.

For captions, try to conform to the guidelines set forth in Wikipedia:Captions and Wikipedia:WikiProject Writing Captions.

[edit] Release dates

When putting in release dates, please be sure that they are correct. Remember, point out if this is a release date for a specific region/console. To find a release date for a game, it is best to check multiple sources for the same dates. Many games websites tell you the release dates of games (GameSpot, IGN etc.) and shopping sites such as Amazon. When adding wikilinks to the year the game was released, consider linking to the video game article of that year. For example, use [[2008 in video gaming|2008]] instead of simply [[2008]].

[edit] Organization

Here are a few ideas for how to organize articles. These don't necessarily have to correspond to the actual section headers and divisions, and they are no more than suggestions. Don't try to conform to them if it isn't helping improve the article in question.

[edit] For games:

  • Lead section: The name of the game in bold italics, release date, platform, and other identifying information go first. Then, a brief summary of the article. Finally, why the game is notable and important; this is the key part of the lead section, because it establishes the main idea that will be carried throughout the article.
  • I{{Infobox VG}}
  • Gameplay: going over the significant parts of how the game works. Remember not to include player's guide or walkthrough material. If the plot isn't too complex, it can be lumped in with the gameplay; otherwise, put it in its own section.
  • History: discuss development, release, impact, critical acclaim, etc. This can easily be several different sections.
  • Trivia: Notable bugs, cameos, rumors, fan activity, etc. This stuff should be kept to a minimum in most cases, but of course a game like Zero Wing could have a massive trivia section.
  • Image gallery: If there are a lot of images, a gallery may sometimes be helpful.
  • External links and references. Cite sources! If you're unsure what to include for references, game instruction booklets, guides, reviews, and interviews are all good candidates.

[edit] Templates

[edit] Infoboxes

The infobox used for computer and video games. The current fields are:

  • Title*
    • Game Name
  • Image
    • Box Cover Image--Be sure, when uploading the file, it contains {{Gamecover}}
  • Developer*
  • Publisher
  • Distributor
  • Designer
  • Engine
    • Engine which the game runs on
  • Version
    • Version of game article is about
  • Released*
    • Date this game was available for sale in US
  • Genre*
  • Modes*
    • 1-player, 2-player, freeform, etx.
  • Ratings
  • Platforms*
    • Systems which the game supports (Windows 2000+, Mac OS X)
  • Media
    • CD-ROM, etc.
  • Requirements
    • Main system components needed for gameplay (Direct3D)
  • Input
    • Device used to communicate with game (Mouse, Gamepad, etc.)

*=Required field

[edit] Stub templates

Note: Do not use the above template! Use {{Tycoon Computer Games|2={{Simulation-videogame-stub}}}}

[edit] Other templates

  • {{Tycoon Computer Games}}
    • Navigational Template; must be on every tycoon game article!

Note: If article is a stub, use {{Tycoon Computer Games|2={{Simulation-videogame-stub}}}}

[edit] Categories

  • Category:Tycoon computer games

Note: Article is automatically included in category if the Navigational Template (above) is on the page.

[edit] Articles

[edit] Current articles and articles to be created

Articles with a red link need to be created.

Articles with * are stubs. Articles with (*) look like stubs, but haven't been marked as such.


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[edit] New Wikipedia articles related to WikiProject Tycoon Computer Games

Please feel free to list your new projectname-related articles here (newer articles at the top, please). Any new articles that have an interesting or unusual fact in them should be suggested for the Did you know? box on the Main Wikipedia page. DYN has a 72 hr. time limit from the creation of the article.

[edit] Other Information

[edit] Requests

Please list your requests for this WikiProject here:

  • Improve on existing articles.
  • Move some other articles into project that fall under it (e.g. Theme Hospital)

If you would like to make a request for an article, please see the /Articles for creation page.

[edit] Resources

Use these websites (not on Wikipedia) for gathering game information:

If you have your own tycoon game, USE IT FOR RESEARCH! Many of the Tycoon Games will feature a help section, which will explain more about the game than you ever wanted to know, but good stuff for Wikipedia.

[edit] Archives

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