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==Writing & Tone== |
==Writing & Tone== |
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* Formal language is |
* Formal language is recommended for standard articles. |
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** Use of "I" and "you" are discouraged. Use "the player", direct statements, or singular they. |
** Use of "I" and "you" are discouraged. Use "the player", direct statements, or singular they. |
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** Guides can use less formal language, including "you". |
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** Proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation are required. |
** 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. |
** Precision and clarity should be used when describing mechanics or attributes. Avoid vague statements. |
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*American English shall be used as the standard |
*American English shall be used as the standard, except: |
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** Numbers are formatted with commas (1,000) for thousands separators and periods (1.55) for decimals. |
** Numbers are formatted with commas (1,000) for thousands separators and periods (1.55) for decimals. |
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** Small |
** Small, simple numbers should be written out (one, twenty) rather than numerals (1, 20) in text. Numbers expressing an area in (#x#) format, Pack and Mod versions should always use numerals (2.2.8, not two point two point eight). |
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** Tables should always use numerals. |
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*** The farm covers a 9x9 area... (yes) |
*** The farm covers a 9x9 area... (yes) |
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*** There are three variants of the... (yes) |
*** There are three variants of the... (yes) |
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*** There are 3 variants of the... (no) |
*** There are 3 variants of the... (no) |
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*** 2.3.0 is the most recent stable... (yes) |
*** 2.3.0 is the most recent stable... (yes) |
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* Abbreviations should be used sparingly |
* Abbreviations should be used sparingly |
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** Preferably only in reference to the page's main scope |
** Preferably only in reference to the page's main scope |
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** Introduced after their full meaning; ''The Electric Blast Furnace (EBF) is a multi-block...'' |
** Introduced after their full meaning; ''The Electric Blast Furnace (EBF) is a multi-block...'' |
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** Exception: Acronyms that are primarily used over their full forms or used in-game. |
** Exception: Acronyms that are primarily used over their full forms or used in-game are fine to use. |
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*** GT:NH / GTNH (GregTech: New Horizons) |
*** GT:NH / GTNH (GregTech: New Horizons) |
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*** NEI (Not Enough Items) |
*** NEI (Not Enough Items) |
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*** WAILA (What Am I Looking At) |
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*** MC (Minecraft) |
*** MC (Minecraft) |
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*** SP & MP (Single Player, Multiplayer) |
*** SP & MP (Single Player, Multiplayer) |