Board Thread:Shingeki no Kyojin Wiki/@comment-24930713-20150327022217

I have been thinking about this for a couple of days. And while I don't find it terribly important to make this, since we have an established style just not written down in it's etirety in one spot. I'm going to restart the discussion about this. So far this is just a rough draft based heavily on what we're already doing as well as past discusisions on talk pages about certain topics. With some things being directly taken from the talk pages themselves. The bolded and hopefully orange colored pieces of text are just my own personal suggestions.

Note I am writing this in the forums, and might link to it in the talk page, mainly because of it's length as well as the ease of replying.

Manual of Style

Checklist


 * Basics for all pages
 * Perspective Done
 * English (UK) or English (US) Done
 * Naming guide Done
 * Way of writing (In discussion)
 * Reference to image policies which have yet to be included
 * Capitalization of words
 * Referencing in articles
 * Tense
 * Categorization
 * Specifics
 * Manga layout
 * Chapters and Volumes Layout
 * Individual Chapters Layout
 * Anime Layout
 * Episodes Layout
 * Individual Episodes Layout
 * Character Page Layout
 * Locations layout
 * Object layout
 * Miscellaneous

Basics for All Pages

 * Perspective


 * In-Universe: Articles should be written with In-Universe wording. Phrases like "in Episode 7" or "in the Female Titan arc" out of sentences. These articles include all characters, locations, and abilities. Basically, any article that has information based around the contents of the site, is an in-universe article. Occasionally, it may be necessary to mention the manga or anime in an "in-universe" article. This will be allowed, but only on a case-to-case basis. Credit goes to FT Wiki. --   XGlass    ☣    Reflection


 * Opinion and NPoV: It is important to not add opinion and bias to the articles. When writting, a neutral point of view is preferred. As noted above, everything should be written in an in-universe perspective.


 * Characters genders are to be qualified in the same way. Character infoboxes list "biological data" of characters and said character's gender identity is to be considered irrelevant and treated as opinion unless stated in-canon (original japanese manga). In said case, genders may be changed to reflect this fact.  h fc 2 X  19:45, December 22, 2013 (UTC)


 * English (UK) or English (US)


 * At the time of writing this no official stance seemed to be made on the subject. It was deemed, compared to other things, unimportant. But I propose, to make sure we don't have constant edits that consist of only changing the spelling. That we either use both, but keep the spelling consistant within each section on a page.(My original suggestion) Or just pick one. It doesn't really matter to me, but of course I'll always be a little biased when it comes to using the language I speak so...

*Naming guide


 * All names are based on the highest source we have. In the event that a higher source uses a different name, a page's name may be changed to reflect that. In the event that an official name is never released the page in question can still be made. But must contain an Unofficial Name template as well as be added to the Unofficial Name category. It's not yet stated in the canon policy. But Miskos3 briefly addressed heirarchy of canon material in the referencing post. Basically Manga &gt; Anime. But going off what the anime provides is fine so long as it doesn't contradict the manga.


 * Way of writing


 * Formal Articles: As a "wiki" is supposed to be a serious source for information, the articles should be formal, both in regards to the choice of words, as well as the structure of the text. Less formal words should only be used, if all possible formal words are susceptible to misunderstandings and/or misinterpretations (e.g. homonyms). What is considered formal and what not is left to each editor's discretion. Should a disagreement about whether an article is formal enough, or not, arise, the case is to be discussed on the article's talk page. All editors' input are considered equal, however in the case that, for example, one of two editors shows willingness to discuss the matter, but the other one does not, the proposition of the editor that was ready to discuss the matter is favored. In the case that both editors are willing to discuss the matter, but don't seem to be able to find an agreement, but also in the case that none of the editors are willing to discuss the matter, the Shingeki no Kyojin Wiki staff reserves the right to decide over the conclusion of the dispute. The only exceptions to this rule are the evident use of vulgar words and vandalism, which should be, depending on the cirumstances, revised or removed.


 * Comprehensible Talk Pages: Compared to articles, the stylistic freedom is greater in talkpages, as every post on the talkpage reflects the specific user's stance alone, and not, as the articles do, the whole Shingeki no Kyojin wikia. Therefore it is left to the user's own discetion, what level of formality he/she wants to use, even though the use of informal language is discouraged. Insults and excessively vulgar sentences will be deleted by the Shingeki no Kyojin Wiki staff at their own discetion. For more information about the Talk Pages, see: Talk Page Policy


 * For the "Way of writing" of blogs and chats, see Blog Policy and Chat Policy repectively. NeoSuperior (talk) 04:54, December 13, 2013 (UTC)

*Reference to image policies which have yet to be included


 * I'm not really sure with this means. I assume it's basically what the image policy already says.

*Capitalization of words


 * So far we already use capitalization for names of characters, locations, and even things like Titans. I propose we make it official and consistant across all pages. So pretty much anything that can be linked to should be capitalized. i.e Firearms, Cannons, Horses, etc.

*Referencing in articles


 * We currently add reference links to the end of the sentence being referenced. And after about 9 reference links a reference box should be placed on the page to minimize how much space is taken up. Summarized from here, but a group was started for it here.


 * Tense


 * I'm a little foggy on tenses, so I'll leave that alone. But at least for deceased characters, I feel the page should be in past tense at all times.

*Categorization


 * So far we don't have a sense of orginization when it comes to categories. But all confirmed info should be added to the right category. i.e Rod Reiss is now a Titan, he should now be added to the Titan category. And will remain there until it's confirmed that he became a Titan shifter or died. I don't really care about how they appear on the page. But I prefer to keep the important categories, i.e. stubs and citations, at the very beginning.

Specifics
Manga layout


 * Chapters and Volumes Layout


 * Each volume will consist of a table with the following info:


 * From left to right, the Japanese and English info. i.e number of volume, release date, and ISBN


 * Under it will be a list of the chapters on the left. And the number of the volume with a link to the characters that appear on the cover page. The number of pages as well as the cover of the volume.


 * Finally, there'll be a brief catchy summary of the volume.


 * In the case that chapters are out, but there's not enough to form a volume. A new section, Chapters Not Yet In Volume Format, will list in order the number of each chapter. As well as link to their individual pages like normal.


 * Individual Chapters Layout


 * Similar to episode pages; the page is started with an infobox housing an image, chapter number, chapter name, etc.


 * The first section starts with the chapter title as well as who wrote and illustrated it.


 * Followed by a brief summary of the chapter.


 * Afterwards is the navigation section to link all chapter pages together.


 * And then a category section, usually consisting of just Attack on Titan Chapters and Manga.

Anime Layout


 * Episodes Layout


 * For the most part a brief summary about aot as well as future updates is mentioned first.


 * Followed by a large table that lists and categorizes each episode in order.


 * Each episode is placed according to, episode number, caption, name(In English and Japanese that links to the corresponding episode), release date, and a brief summary about the episode.


 * As with other pages, it will be followed by a reference section, category section, and if possible a language "section".


 * Individual Episodes Layout


 * Each page starts of with an infobox with a picture, preferably of a notable part of the show, filled with various info like; title, episode number, air date, corresponding manga chapter, etc.


 * The first section starts with the title as well as what number episode it is, as well as who produced it.


 * Next is a summary of the entire episode. Personally I think these pages could be shortened to a couple of paragraphs. A recount of everything that happened isn't neseccary, especially when the video is at the bottom.


 * In some cases the summary is followed by a trivia section.


 * Afterwards is the video section with a video taken from Crunchyroll's website. Note: Videos follow similar rules to images when adding licensing, etc.


 * A navigation template is then added to link all episodes together.


 * A categories section is added. It will most likely only appear in the Anime and Episodes categories.


 * Assuming a sister site has the same page, a language section will be at the bottom linking to it.

Character Page Layout


 * Assuming we have enough info, all character pages should consist of:


 * The character's name with a brief(a couple of sentences) description about them.


 * An infobox with a picture in png format. As well as notable info, as deemed by the infobox and the info we have available. i.e. name, affiliation, relatives, etc.


 * An appearance section stating notable features about the character. Personally I'd prefer to remove the images of the characters from these spots. The picture in the infobox is more than sufficient for what is basically just a decription of their face, and occasionally their clothing.(Which is pretty much the same among each branch of the military). Not to mention, at least for me, it looks cramped having the picture there. Unless a picture like Eren's is used or enough sections are added to push down the appearance section similar to Reiner's page.


 * A personality section with a brief(a paragraph or two) description about the character's personality.


 * A history section that gives a brief overview of the character's past up until the start of the manga. i.e. When Eren was nine years old, he saved Mikasa Ackerman from being sold into slavery by human traffickers


 * A story section that gives a brief overview of the characters involvement per arc. I propose more or less 20 sentences per each arc. With only the more important info added. i.e Eren is shown going to the bathroom in the manga. That doesn't mean we write it in whatever arc it appears in.


 * An abiilities section for characters that have any sort of notable skill that the average human doesn't have.


 * A relationship section that gives a brief description of the character's relationship with the more important people in thier lives. i.e. Mikasa talks to a street vendor about oranges. That doesn't mean she's suddenly developed a relationship, with said street vendor, that is worth writing about.


 * A trivia section that has information that is, otherwise, not suited for placement anywhere else. i.e. the origins of a character's name belongs in the trivia section only.


 * A qoutes section with a list of a character's more notable qoutes. Personally I never liked the addition of qoutes, it just seemed like a waste of time and space. But I think it would look better if it had a scrollbox similiar to the reference box. That way we don't have a list 20+ qoutes gathered at the botttom.


 * A references section, as mentioned before, after about 9 references a reference box should be added.


 * A navigation section. For characters that are involved in some sort of notable group. i.e survey corps, garrison, military police, etc.


 * A language "section", there are sister wikias devoted to the aot universe in other languages. The language section links to the sister site of the character page in question.


 * Last but not least, depending on how you're editing, the categories section. As mentioned before, all character's are to be placed in the correct category.

Locations layout


 * The average location page should consist of:


 * An image showing the location. Doesn't matter if it's from the manga, the anime, or both. But it must be in png format.


 * The name of the location, with the use of a template, in English as well as Japanese.


 * A brief description after the name about the location. As well as a sentence noting which characters live/lived there.


 * A history section assuming there's confirmed background info about a location.


 * A story section giving a brief description the role the location played, assuming there's adequate info out about the location.


 * A references section citing where the info is from.


 * A navigation section, similar to other pages. Except in this case only placing the navigation template is necessary to make it work.


 * A language "section", same as for character pages.


 * A category section. Unlike other pages, there are only three categories for locations, not including the citations and stubs category; Featured Articles, Locations, and Districts.

Object layout


 * Currently a specific layout has not been pinned down. And for the most part has been left to the page creator's discretion. That being said, this is a community, and users are free to edit the page in a way that feels more orginized. Large edits, whether they be removal or addition, should be discussed on the talk page first.


 * Object pages do follow a similar theme where, based on info available, the object is described in detail:


 * The page starts off with an image of the object. Or a gif of the object in use.


 * Followed by a brief description of the item.


 * Based on the info, the design may be described next.


 * Followed by a description of the various uses for the object.


 * Depending on the importance of the item, a story section may be added.


 * Otherwise a trivia section may be added.


 * Followed by a reference section.


 * A perfect object page may only need one category, Objects

Miscellaneous


 * Assuming there's enough info, any and all miscellaneous pages should try to follow the basic layout of other pages. Because they're likely to be in a category all there own. Their sections, should there be enough info to make any, will likely be different from each other. It's also possible they may not fit in an already existing category. i.e. Horse       