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Many games run at a constant framerate on a particular platform. I think it would be useful to have a framerate field to place this data.
I think it would be very useful if you were able to add link yo the game website! - Titan602 - The mind of darkness 16:48, 28 June 2007 (UTC)
I request creating a field for the type of copy protection. This is notable since several forms of copy protection are controversial, such as Starforce or online DRM like Steam. It is something that the user has a right to know before buying or installing the game. Ham Pastrami 02:36, 1 July 2007 (UTC)
But these situations can be delineated within the infobox field, in much the same way as "Release date" (multiple dates for different regions) or "Media"
As in the article you referenced, the removal of StarForce protection from one title (or the uninstallation of the title) does not necessitate the removal of StarForce's software from the system (which is one of the points of controversy).
OK, are there any fields in this lengthy template that can be removed to remove bloat? Here are two of my suggestions for fields that I think should be removed. Add others if you have a good reason for deleting and we'll try to build some consensus on each one. Suggest holding a discussion under each point below and sign your individual points like in an AfD. GDallimore ( Talk) 22:23, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
No opinion at the moment, although in both of these cases they apply more to PC games than anything else. Please mention this discussion on the main project page. Andre ( talk) 22:14, 12 July 2007 (UTC)
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editprotected}}
Please add hCalendar microformat mark-up (as used recently on {{ Infobox Album}}, {{ Infobox Single}} and {{ Infobox Film}}) by making these three changes, each adding one class:
{| class="infobox bordered"
to:
{| class="infobox bordered vevent"
and:
background-color: #CCCCFF;" | ''{{{title|{{PAGENAME}}}}}''
to:
background-color: #CCCCFF;" class="summary" | ''{{{title|{{PAGENAME}}}}}''
and:
{{#if:{{{designer|}}}|<tr>
to:
{{#if:{{{designer|}}}|<tr class="description">
I'll then update the documentation and extend this bot request to use {{ start date}} for the earliest release date on each instance of the template. Andy Mabbett | Talk to Andy Mabbett 19:21, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
! style="background-color: #ccccff; white-space: nowrap;" | Release date(s) | {{{release|}}}{{{released|}}}
→
! style="background-color: #ccccff; white-space: nowrap;" | Release date(s) | {{{release|}}}{{{released|}}}{{#switch:{{{release|}}}{{{released|}}}|December 31|January 1=[[Category:Video games with suspected incorrect release dates]]|}}
— madman bum and angel 16:18, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
Is there any way two repeat two infoboxes in the template? Like for an expansion, or an updated version? If not, could there be? Common practice seems to be to put a separate infobox in a different section. This sometimes leads to a complete separation of new information that could be better put into the appropriate game sections (gameplay, story, etc.). I didn't see any info on this, sorry if I missed something obvious. ~ JohnnyMrNinja 06:05, 18 August 2007 (UTC)
In the instructions on the template's page, it says that all fields are optional. However if the field is left blank or if the field is omitted completely certain fields still show up in the table. Would it be better to only display the fileds that are filled in? On Spore (video game) people are constantly changing the release date, for example. If the field could be omitted then it wouldn't attract casual editors' eyes and be the cause of constant reverts. What do others think? -- Monotonehell 00:24, 22 August 2007 (UTC)
I noticed in this this edit that these parameters were removed. Why? They were very useful. Fistful of Questions 23:52, 3 January 2007 (UTC)
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Discuss this among the relevant WikiProject first. The comments here are nine months apart. -- MZMcBride ( talk) 04:58, 25 November 2007 (UTC)
{{ editprotected}} The project this template is associated with changed name from WP:CVG to WP:VG ages ago, and the template name should reflect this. -- MrStalker talk 14:46, 22 September 2007 (UTC)
Also change this:
{| class="infobox bordered vevent" style="float: {{{align|right}}}; width: {{#if:{{{width|}}}|{{{width|}}}|23em}}; font-size: 90%; text-align: left;" cellpadding="3"
to this
{| class="infobox bordered vevent" style="float: {{{align|right}}}; width: {{#if:{{{width|}}}|{{{width|}}}|264px}}; font-size: 90%; text-align: left;" cellpadding="3"
This eliminates the problem of having more white space on one side af the image then the other when using images 256px wide, which is the most common. -- MrStalker talk 15:11, 22 September 2007 (UTC)
This infobox is showing its age. Compare to Template:Infobox Game, which does away with the garish colours and compartments. In addition, it'd mean infoboxes looked a bit more like each other.
(old code removed 11:12, 26 October 2007 (UTC))
Thoughts? Chris Cunningham 20:31, 4 October 2007 (UTC)
{{ editprotected}}
This
{{#if:{{{width|}}}|{{{width|}}}|23em}};
to this
{{#if:{{{width|}}}|{{{width|}}}|264px}};
or this
{{{width|264px}};
This makes the box fit around 256px (standard size) boxarts better. -- MrStalker talk 18:01, 7 November 2007 (UTC)
{{
editprotected}}
Please change <br/>{{{caption}}}
to {{#if:{{{caption|}}}|<br/>{{{caption}}}}}
. Thanks.
Anomie
14:42, 9 November 2007 (UTC)
<div>{{{caption|}}}</div>
--
DatRoot
14:49, 9 November 2007 (UTC)
{{ editprotected}}
Can we change the heading "designer" to "designer(s)"? Because you can have multiple designers of importance working on a single game. It's only a minor change (three characters), but its significant. -- Sabre 21:28, 9 November 2007 (UTC)
Old | Developer(s) | Publisher(s) | Distributor(s) | Designer(s) | Latest version | Release date(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current | Developer | Publisher | Distributor | Designer | Version | Released |
Old | Rating(s) | Genre(s) | Input | Arcade system(s) | Arcade CPU(s) | Arcade sound system(s) |
Current | Ratings | Genre | Input methods | Arcade system | Arcade CPU | Arcade sound system |
Please work out all the requested changes, make a test version with the changes, get consensus, and then put up an editprotected request. — Carl ( CBM · talk) 01:24, 13 November 2007 (UTC)
I've copied over the documentation and syntax guide that weren't copied over when the template was moved. - everything looks Ok but give it the once over to check. - X201 20:28, 13 November 2007 (UTC)
{{ editprotected}} I suggest adding one or more of the following from Template:Infobox Software:
This is useful for open source games (or games like Battlecruiser 3000AD) where content is added post-release or over a lengthy period of time, or for games which haven't reached v1.0 yet (such as Vega Strike). SharkD 17:38, 30 November 2007 (UTC)
Is it necessary to have system requirements in this infobox? It seems close to a violation of WP:NOT#GUIDE ("a Wikipedia article should not read like a how-to style manual of instructions...instruction manuals, game guides..."). The only reason someone would add it is to help people know if their rigs can handle teh über 1337 grafix of RigMelter 2000, and that's not what Wikipedia is for. Is there a justification for its existence? Sticky Light 06:08, 1 December 2007 (UTC)
{{ editprotected}} Please link "Ratings" to video game content rating system, thanks. 16@r ( talk) 19:06, 10 December 2007 (UTC)
I was wondering if anyone would be willing to create a version of {{ Infobox VG Hidden}} that displays the boxart by default. Thanks! SharkD ( talk) 05:32, 16 December 2007 (UTC)
This is an archive of past discussions. Do not edit the contents of this page. If you wish to start a new discussion or revive an old one, please do so on the current talk page. |
Archive 1 | Archive 2 | Archive 3 | Archive 4 | Archive 5 | Archive 6 | → | Archive 10 |
Many games run at a constant framerate on a particular platform. I think it would be useful to have a framerate field to place this data.
I think it would be very useful if you were able to add link yo the game website! - Titan602 - The mind of darkness 16:48, 28 June 2007 (UTC)
I request creating a field for the type of copy protection. This is notable since several forms of copy protection are controversial, such as Starforce or online DRM like Steam. It is something that the user has a right to know before buying or installing the game. Ham Pastrami 02:36, 1 July 2007 (UTC)
But these situations can be delineated within the infobox field, in much the same way as "Release date" (multiple dates for different regions) or "Media"
As in the article you referenced, the removal of StarForce protection from one title (or the uninstallation of the title) does not necessitate the removal of StarForce's software from the system (which is one of the points of controversy).
OK, are there any fields in this lengthy template that can be removed to remove bloat? Here are two of my suggestions for fields that I think should be removed. Add others if you have a good reason for deleting and we'll try to build some consensus on each one. Suggest holding a discussion under each point below and sign your individual points like in an AfD. GDallimore ( Talk) 22:23, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
No opinion at the moment, although in both of these cases they apply more to PC games than anything else. Please mention this discussion on the main project page. Andre ( talk) 22:14, 12 July 2007 (UTC)
{{
editprotected}}
Please add hCalendar microformat mark-up (as used recently on {{ Infobox Album}}, {{ Infobox Single}} and {{ Infobox Film}}) by making these three changes, each adding one class:
{| class="infobox bordered"
to:
{| class="infobox bordered vevent"
and:
background-color: #CCCCFF;" | ''{{{title|{{PAGENAME}}}}}''
to:
background-color: #CCCCFF;" class="summary" | ''{{{title|{{PAGENAME}}}}}''
and:
{{#if:{{{designer|}}}|<tr>
to:
{{#if:{{{designer|}}}|<tr class="description">
I'll then update the documentation and extend this bot request to use {{ start date}} for the earliest release date on each instance of the template. Andy Mabbett | Talk to Andy Mabbett 19:21, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
! style="background-color: #ccccff; white-space: nowrap;" | Release date(s) | {{{release|}}}{{{released|}}}
→
! style="background-color: #ccccff; white-space: nowrap;" | Release date(s) | {{{release|}}}{{{released|}}}{{#switch:{{{release|}}}{{{released|}}}|December 31|January 1=[[Category:Video games with suspected incorrect release dates]]|}}
— madman bum and angel 16:18, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
Is there any way two repeat two infoboxes in the template? Like for an expansion, or an updated version? If not, could there be? Common practice seems to be to put a separate infobox in a different section. This sometimes leads to a complete separation of new information that could be better put into the appropriate game sections (gameplay, story, etc.). I didn't see any info on this, sorry if I missed something obvious. ~ JohnnyMrNinja 06:05, 18 August 2007 (UTC)
In the instructions on the template's page, it says that all fields are optional. However if the field is left blank or if the field is omitted completely certain fields still show up in the table. Would it be better to only display the fileds that are filled in? On Spore (video game) people are constantly changing the release date, for example. If the field could be omitted then it wouldn't attract casual editors' eyes and be the cause of constant reverts. What do others think? -- Monotonehell 00:24, 22 August 2007 (UTC)
I noticed in this this edit that these parameters were removed. Why? They were very useful. Fistful of Questions 23:52, 3 January 2007 (UTC)
{{
editprotected}}
Discuss this among the relevant WikiProject first. The comments here are nine months apart. -- MZMcBride ( talk) 04:58, 25 November 2007 (UTC)
{{ editprotected}} The project this template is associated with changed name from WP:CVG to WP:VG ages ago, and the template name should reflect this. -- MrStalker talk 14:46, 22 September 2007 (UTC)
Also change this:
{| class="infobox bordered vevent" style="float: {{{align|right}}}; width: {{#if:{{{width|}}}|{{{width|}}}|23em}}; font-size: 90%; text-align: left;" cellpadding="3"
to this
{| class="infobox bordered vevent" style="float: {{{align|right}}}; width: {{#if:{{{width|}}}|{{{width|}}}|264px}}; font-size: 90%; text-align: left;" cellpadding="3"
This eliminates the problem of having more white space on one side af the image then the other when using images 256px wide, which is the most common. -- MrStalker talk 15:11, 22 September 2007 (UTC)
This infobox is showing its age. Compare to Template:Infobox Game, which does away with the garish colours and compartments. In addition, it'd mean infoboxes looked a bit more like each other.
(old code removed 11:12, 26 October 2007 (UTC))
Thoughts? Chris Cunningham 20:31, 4 October 2007 (UTC)
{{ editprotected}}
This
{{#if:{{{width|}}}|{{{width|}}}|23em}};
to this
{{#if:{{{width|}}}|{{{width|}}}|264px}};
or this
{{{width|264px}};
This makes the box fit around 256px (standard size) boxarts better. -- MrStalker talk 18:01, 7 November 2007 (UTC)
{{
editprotected}}
Please change <br/>{{{caption}}}
to {{#if:{{{caption|}}}|<br/>{{{caption}}}}}
. Thanks.
Anomie
14:42, 9 November 2007 (UTC)
<div>{{{caption|}}}</div>
--
DatRoot
14:49, 9 November 2007 (UTC)
{{ editprotected}}
Can we change the heading "designer" to "designer(s)"? Because you can have multiple designers of importance working on a single game. It's only a minor change (three characters), but its significant. -- Sabre 21:28, 9 November 2007 (UTC)
Old | Developer(s) | Publisher(s) | Distributor(s) | Designer(s) | Latest version | Release date(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current | Developer | Publisher | Distributor | Designer | Version | Released |
Old | Rating(s) | Genre(s) | Input | Arcade system(s) | Arcade CPU(s) | Arcade sound system(s) |
Current | Ratings | Genre | Input methods | Arcade system | Arcade CPU | Arcade sound system |
Please work out all the requested changes, make a test version with the changes, get consensus, and then put up an editprotected request. — Carl ( CBM · talk) 01:24, 13 November 2007 (UTC)
I've copied over the documentation and syntax guide that weren't copied over when the template was moved. - everything looks Ok but give it the once over to check. - X201 20:28, 13 November 2007 (UTC)
{{ editprotected}} I suggest adding one or more of the following from Template:Infobox Software:
This is useful for open source games (or games like Battlecruiser 3000AD) where content is added post-release or over a lengthy period of time, or for games which haven't reached v1.0 yet (such as Vega Strike). SharkD 17:38, 30 November 2007 (UTC)
Is it necessary to have system requirements in this infobox? It seems close to a violation of WP:NOT#GUIDE ("a Wikipedia article should not read like a how-to style manual of instructions...instruction manuals, game guides..."). The only reason someone would add it is to help people know if their rigs can handle teh über 1337 grafix of RigMelter 2000, and that's not what Wikipedia is for. Is there a justification for its existence? Sticky Light 06:08, 1 December 2007 (UTC)
{{ editprotected}} Please link "Ratings" to video game content rating system, thanks. 16@r ( talk) 19:06, 10 December 2007 (UTC)
I was wondering if anyone would be willing to create a version of {{ Infobox VG Hidden}} that displays the boxart by default. Thanks! SharkD ( talk) 05:32, 16 December 2007 (UTC)