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==Writing & Tone==
* Formal language is
** Use of "I" and "you" are discouraged. Use "the player", direct statements, or singular they.
** Guides can use less formal language, including "you".
** Proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation are required.
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** Precision and clarity should be used when describing mechanics or attributes. Avoid vague statements.
*American English shall be used as the standard
** Where in-game item names/metadata differ from American English, ''always'' use the in-game spelling / capitalization.▼
** Aluminium is used over Aluminum, unless it's an in-game item name.▼
** Numbers are formatted with commas (1,000) for thousands separators and periods (1.55) for decimals.
** Small
** Tables should always use numerals.
*** The farm covers a 9x9 area... (yes)
*** There are three variants of the... (yes)
*** There are 3 variants of the... (no)
*** 2.3.0 is the most recent stable... (yes)
▲** Where in-game item names/metadata differ from American English, use the in-game spelling / capitalization.
▲** Aluminium is used over Aluminum, unless it's an in-game item name.
* Abbreviations should be used sparingly
** Preferably only in reference to the page's main scope
** Introduced after their full meaning; ''The Electric Blast Furnace (EBF) is a multi-block...''
** Exception: Acronyms that are primarily used over their full forms or used in-game are fine to use.
*** GT:NH / GTNH (GregTech: New Horizons)
*** NEI (Not Enough Items)
*** WAILA (What Am I Looking At)
*** MC (Minecraft)
*** SP & MP (Single Player, Multiplayer)
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