PCGamingWiki:Sample article
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Instructions
- Code sections can be copied either from the sample articles above, the relevant section of the editing guide, or from the source of this page.
- The Fallout series of articles is an excellent reference point for example of good articles.
Bullet point icons
- The purpose of the bullet point graphics is to provide more brevity and clarity to article content.
- All icons automatically indent onto a new line.
- Virtually all sentences (excluding {{Introduction}} in all game fix pages should use these codes:
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{{ii}}- information. - -
{{++}}- positive / advantage / recommend. - -
{{--}}- negative / disadvantage / dissuade. - -
{{mm}}- additional / in-depth information.
Style crib sheet
- Reference where the fixes come from using <ref> tags and templates {{refurl}}, {{refcheck}}, {{refsnip}}.[1]
- All headers and page names should follow the letter case guidelines.
- Use the fixbox template to boxout fixes and instructions.
Sample article
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| Developers | |
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| Developer | |
| Publishers | |
| Publisher | |
| Engines | |
| Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | Month dd, yyyy |
| macOS (OS X) | Month dd, yyyy |
| Linux | Month dd, yyyy |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 83 |
| OpenCritic | 81 |
| IGDB | 83 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Shooter |
| Art styles | Stylized |
| Themes | Sci-fi |
| Series | PCGW Templates |
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| Sample article | 2013 |
| Game (singleplayer) | 2019 |
| Game (multiplayer) | 2019 |
| Game (unknown) | 2019 |
Introduction paragraph - see Introduction guidelines. Gamename is a taxonony/perspective/mode/genre etc. featuring key/unique gameplay features made by company published by company. Game is a sequel/prequel in the series or related series or is a spiritual successor. Game uses engine plus any noteworthy engine information compared to other entries in the series. Game is important/noteworthy for any other reason.
Game was first released on platform on date. Pre-release information including early access, crowdfunding, closed beta, etc. Platform changes with platform (Steam, EGS, GOG etc.) including delays, technical issues. Launch was successful/had issues with player number milestones if noteworthy. History with a focus on technical issues: e.g. major bugs, inability to access the game, DRM, missing advertised features, features missing from console counterpart, missing endings, etc. and whether any of these problems were fixed.
Current major issues that have not been resolved yet. Updates/support is the game regularly updated technically (patches etc.) or content (DLC, expansions, microtransactions or free content updates). Roadmap of future content or features. Multiplayer describe the scene, give an update on number of current players, is it possible for players find games? Modding are there official tools, how are mods distributed. Improvements mentions of essential mods or quality of life improvements, link to anchors further below. Major community additions ONLY INCLUDE if there are major communities outside of 'General information' links such as already linked Steam, GOG, fan forums, e.g. substantial modding communities, Discord communities, alternative servers, hacked multiplayer etc.
General information
- Official Forum - this is a very active official forum
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- If still relevant, state where bugs can be reported.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
Example notes: SecuROM ∞ activations. | |
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| Amazon.com | |
Example: Amazon. | |
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| Developer website | |
Example: game released directly from website. | |
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| GOG.com | |
Example: GOG.com. | |
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| Origin | |
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| Steam | |
Example: Steam. | |
- Which is the 'best' version of the game to get?
Version differences
- What are the differences between each edition of the game?
Demo/free trial
- Name the header either Demo, Free trial, or name of the edition, e.g. ===Starter Edition===
- If a demo exists, break down the limitations.
- Do progress/achievements carry over to the main game?
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| DLC | DLC |
| Expansion pack | Expansion pack |
| Freeware | Freeware |
| Free-to-play | Free-to-play |
| One-time game purchase | One-time game purchase |
| Sponsored | Sponsored |
| Subscription | Subscription |
| Subscription gaming service | Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Boost | Boost |
| Cosmetic | Cosmetic |
| Currency | Currency |
| Finite spend | Finite spend |
| Free-to-grind | Free-to-grind |
| Infinite spend | Infinite spend |
| Loot box | Loot box |
| No microtransactions | None |
| Player trading | Player trading |
| Time-limited | Time-limited |
| Unlock | Unlock |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Some DLC name | Example: Only available in Japan. | |
| Some other DLC | |
Essential improvements
- One can use subheaders as below, or simply list individual improvements as 3rd level headers.
Patches
Include If
- There is a benefit in using an older patch. For example, Diablo II's latest patch is 1.13, but the high-res mod only supports 1.12.
- There is a community or fan patch which is superior to the latest developer patch.
| Patch install instructions |
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How to apply this complex patch installation. |
Utilities
- Very important launchers, reputable save game editors, etc.
Modifications
- List mods that are very important and would be detrimental if played without the mod, e.g. DSFix, TSLRCM.
- Less essential mods, e.g. balance/aesthetic mods or any other type and mod not deemed essential, goes under Other information or the appropriate section (e.g. texture packs can be placed in the Video section).
Game data
- (Linux only) State whether XDG is being followed (partially, completely, not at all)
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\Vessel\ |
| macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Application Support/Vessel/ |
| Linux | ~/.config/Vessel/ |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\.minecraft\saves |
| macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/saves |
| Linux | ~/.minecraft/saves |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Origin | ||
| Steam Cloud | Syncs save games and settings. | |
| Ubisoft Connect |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Multi-monitor | See Multi-monitor. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | See Ultra-widescreen. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | See 4K Ultra HD. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
| Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See Anisotropic filtering (AF). | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | FSR 2.1 |
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| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
| Ray tracing (RT) | Only on Nvidia hardware. | ||
| Color blind mode | See Color blind mode. | ||
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Color blind mode
- Delete unnecessary headers and links.
Input
| Keyboard and mouse, touch | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See Remapping. | |
| Mouse acceleration | See Mouse acceleration. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Touchscreen optimised | See Touchscreen. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | See Controller support. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | See Controller remapping. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration | Xbox One only. |
| DualShock 4 controllers | ||
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| DualShock button prompts | ||
| Light bar support | ||
| Connection modes | USB | |
| Tracked motion controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button/gesture prompts |
| Generic/other controllers | ||
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| Button prompts |  |
| Additional information | ||
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| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
| Steam Input | ||
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| Steam Input API support | ||
| Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
| Official controller preset(s) | ||
| Steam Controller button prompts |
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Controller support
Controller remapping
Touchscreen
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Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio | ||
| Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. | |
| General MIDI audio | This game supports General MIDI for music. |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Spanish | Download from here. |
Network
- Do not include this section in games without Multiplayer modes.
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | |||
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | ||||
| Asynchronous multiplayer | ||||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| TCP | 1, 2, 30 |
| UDP | 500-600, 3500 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
- This game requires a virtual reality headset.
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native 3D | |||
| Headsets | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenXR | |||
| SteamVR | This game might be playable through SteamVR's support for the OpenXR API, or the Revive Compatibility Layer (compatibility list). | ||
| Oculus VR (LibOVR) | |||
| Windows Mixed Reality | This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer, or OpenXR for Windows Mixed Reality. | ||
| Devices | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked motion controllers | See Input for details. | ||
| Traditional controller | See Input for details. | ||
| Keyboard/Mouse | |||
| Body tracking | |||
| Hand tracking | |||
| Miscellaneous devices | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobii Eye Tracking | |||
| TrackIR | |||
| Play area | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Seated | |||
| Standing | Use the Head Height mod. | ||
| Room-scale | |||
Steam Deck
Issues unresolved
Issue
Issue
Issues fixed
Issue
| Fixbox header here |
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How to apply this fix. |
Issue
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9, 11 | Windows only. |
| OpenGL | 3.3, 4 | OS X and Linux only. |
| Metal support |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | ARM | Notes |
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| Windows | ||||
| macOS (OS X) | ||||
| Linux |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | PhysX | Lacks GPU acceleration on Linux. |
| Audio | FMOD | |
| Interface | Scaleform | |
| Cutscenes | Bink | |
| Multiplayer | Steamworks |
Console commands
Modifications
- Noteworthy and/or popular mods that might be useful for players gets listed here. Note that essential mods that are critical to improving/enhancing the gaming experience is featured under Essential improvements instead.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous information, e.g.:
- Visual enhancements.
- Enabling minor performance increases.
- Useful, but not essential utilities.
System requirements
- Avoid adding any prefixes and suffixes* to the OS parameter such as "Windows 7", "OS X Lion 10.7" and "7 64-bit". These do not apply to Linux as many distros are available. *For windows, service packs are the only suffix permitted.
- 64/32-bit only/recommended mention is noted in the notes parameter as a point.
- The separator for more than one operating system is a comma (,) - nothing else.
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+ | Quad core Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 512 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 |
| OS X | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10.5.2 | 10.6.4 |
| Processor (CPU) | Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+ | Quad core Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 512 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 |
| Linux | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Kernel 3.0 | Kernel 3.2 |
| Processor (CPU) | Dual Core 2.0 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5400+ | Quad core Intel or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 512 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 |
References
- ↑ PCGamingWiki - last accessed on 2012-12-21