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This is the layout of the articles in the Skylanders | This is the layout of the articles in the Skylanders Wiki. | ||
==Game Articles== | ==Game Articles== | ||
This is how articles featuring the Skylanders games is formatted. Each section below should be under Heading 2 or Heading 3. | This is how articles featuring the Skylanders games is formatted. Each section below should be under Heading 2 or Heading 3. | ||
===Story Summary=== | ===Story Summary=== | ||
This is the official story behind the game, the plot leading to the events of the game. | This is the official story behind the game, the plot leading to the events of the game. | ||
===Features=== | ===Features=== | ||
Unique features shown in the game. This mostly come from an official source this game is featured on, like an Activision website page, or a source from a fan who has played the game. | Unique features shown in the game. This mostly come from an official source this game is featured on, like an Activision website page, or a source from a fan who has played the game. | ||
===Version Differences=== | ===Version Differences=== | ||
The differences between the console versions and the portable versions of the game. | The differences between the console versions and the portable versions of the game. | ||
===Gameplay=== | ===Gameplay=== | ||
How the gameplay works, what abilities the characters they have in common (primary attack, secondary attack) and what items are common. This mostly comes from an official source, or from a fan who has played the game. | How the gameplay works, what abilities the characters they have in common (primary attack, secondary attack) and what items are common. This mostly comes from an official source, or from a fan who has played the game. | ||
===Plot=== | ===Plot=== | ||
The overrall story in the game, what happens from the beginning to the end of Story Mode. | The overrall story in the game, what happens from the beginning to the end of Story Mode. | ||
===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
How the game was made, what ideas stirred into the story of the game and what methods or sacrifices had to be made in order for this game to be completed. This is supported by the game developers who reveal in interviews. | How the game was made, what ideas stirred into the story of the game and what methods or sacrifices had to be made in order for this game to be completed. This is supported by the game developers who reveal in interviews. | ||
===Reception=== | ===Reception=== | ||
Official reviews from game reviewers who has played the game. | Official reviews from game reviewers who has played the game. | ||
===Gallery=== | ===Gallery=== | ||
Pictures and official screenshots that support the game. No fan art allowed. | Pictures and official screenshots that support the game. No fan art allowed. | ||
===Trivia=== | |||
A list that tells the reader about all the miscellaneous things about the game. | |||
===References=== | ===References=== | ||
A list of where the website of official sources are posted in. If there are more than one reference on the page, simply post the {{ Reflist }} (no spaces) under the References section. | A list of where the website of official sources are posted in. If there are more than one reference on the page, simply post the {{ Reflist }} (no spaces) under the References section. | ||
===External Links=== | ===External Links=== | ||
Links that lead to related media or websites of the game, such as the Skylanders: Giants official website or a trailer. | Links that lead to related media or websites of the game, such as the Skylanders: Giants official website or a trailer. | ||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
This is how articles should be written about characters and objects from the [[Skylanders (series)|Skylanders series]]. The name of the character or object should be in bold. Use present | This is how articles should be written about characters and objects from the [[Skylanders (series)|Skylanders series]]. The name of the character or object should be in bold. Use present tense unless noted otherwise. | ||
===Introduction=== | ===Introduction=== | ||
A brief sentence or two that explains who the character is, or what the object is. | A brief sentence or two that explains who the character is, or what the object is. | ||
===Character Development=== | |||
This section tells you of the development of the character and how he/she came to be through designs and early concepts during the development of the game they were created for. If there are official details on the character development, this section is the place to post information in. | |||
===Personality=== | ===Personality=== | ||
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This section of the article describes the powers and abilities of the character/object in the article. Abilities such as attacks and flying are placed in here, along with any other actions they can perform. | This section of the article describes the powers and abilities of the character/object in the article. Abilities such as attacks and flying are placed in here, along with any other actions they can perform. | ||
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====History==== | |||
A detailed history of character/object in the article. It should tell about the background of the topic, and lead up to the point of first involvement for the topic in-game. This part should be in past tense. | A detailed history of character/object in the article. It should tell about the background of the topic, and lead up to the point of first involvement for the topic in-game. This part should be in past tense. | ||
Afterwards, add a detailed story of what happened to the character/object during the events of the game they were involved in. This part should be divided into a section for each game. It should also be written in past tense. | |||
===Relationships=== | ===Relationships=== | ||
This part tells you what kind of relationship the character had with others. Each character's relationship is divided into a section. For example, Spyro | This part tells you what kind of relationship the character has/had with others. Each character's relationship is divided into a section. For example, Spyro has a relationship section for [[Gill Grunt]], another section for [[Trigger Happy]], etc. It should also include major enemies, such as [[Kaos]]. | ||
===Gallery=== | ===Gallery=== | ||
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===Trivia=== | ===Trivia=== | ||
A list that tells the reader about all the miscellaneous things about the character/object. This includes cameo appearances, where the name came from, etc. | A list that tells the reader about all the miscellaneous things about the character/object. This includes cameo appearances, where the name came from, etc. | ||
===References=== | |||
Same as above for Game Articles. | |||
==Skylanders (characters)== | ==Skylanders (characters)== | ||
This is how articles for the [[Skylanders]] should be written. The name of the character or object should be in bold. Use | This is how articles for the [[Skylanders]] should be written. The name of the character or object should be in bold. Use past tense unless noted otherwise. | ||
===Introduction=== | ===Introduction=== | ||
A brief sentence or two that explains who the character is. | A brief sentence or two that explains who the character is. | ||
===Character Development=== | |||
This section tells you of the development of the Skylander and how he/she came to be through designs and early concepts during the development of the game they were created for. If there are official details on the character development, this section is the place to post information in. | |||
===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
====Personality==== | |||
The personality of the character is written here. It should be written in present tense, without bias. | The personality of the character is written here. It should be written in present tense, without bias. | ||
====Biography==== | |||
The official biography of Skylander is | The official biography of Skylander is placed here in this section of the article, normally found on the official Skylanders website or other official sources. | ||
===Story=== | ===Story=== | ||
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===Gameplay=== | ===Gameplay=== | ||
This section of the article describes the powers, abilities, and upgrades of the Skylander. Abilities such as attacks and the Skylander's natural abilities are placed in here, along with any other actions they can preform. | This section of the article describes the powers, abilities, and upgrades of the Skylander. Abilities such as attacks and the Skylander's natural abilities are placed in here, along with any other actions they can preform. | ||
===Quotes=== | ===Quotes=== | ||
Quotes the article's Skylander says during media or in the games. | Quotes the article's Skylander says during media or in the games. | ||
==Names in other languages== | |||
Here is where the list of foreign names for a character is listed. | |||
==Portrayals== | |||
Here is where the list of foreign voice actors for a character is listed. | |||
===Character Trailers=== | ===Character Trailers=== | ||
Trailers of the article's Skylander are placed here. | Trailers of the article's Skylander are placed here. | ||
===See | |||
If Skylanders have variants, | ===See also=== | ||
If Skylanders have variants, evil versions of themselves, or objects that are directly related to them, the links leading to the articles are added under this section. | |||
===Gallery=== | ===Gallery=== | ||
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===Trivia=== | ===Trivia=== | ||
A list that tells the reader about all the miscellaneous things about the character. This includes cameo appearances, where the name came from, etc. All trivia are posted BEFORE the | A list that tells the reader about all the miscellaneous things about the character. This includes cameo appearances, where the name came from, etc. | ||
===References=== | |||
Same as above for Game Articles. All trivia are posted BEFORE the bottom templates. | |||
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Latest revision as of 22:15, May 24, 2025
This is the layout of the articles in the Skylanders Wiki.
Game Articles
This is how articles featuring the Skylanders games is formatted. Each section below should be under Heading 2 or Heading 3.
Story Summary
This is the official story behind the game, the plot leading to the events of the game.
Features
Unique features shown in the game. This mostly come from an official source this game is featured on, like an Activision website page, or a source from a fan who has played the game.
Version Differences
The differences between the console versions and the portable versions of the game.
Gameplay
How the gameplay works, what abilities the characters they have in common (primary attack, secondary attack) and what items are common. This mostly comes from an official source, or from a fan who has played the game.
Plot
The overrall story in the game, what happens from the beginning to the end of Story Mode.
Development
How the game was made, what ideas stirred into the story of the game and what methods or sacrifices had to be made in order for this game to be completed. This is supported by the game developers who reveal in interviews.
Reception
Official reviews from game reviewers who has played the game.
Gallery
Pictures and official screenshots that support the game. No fan art allowed.
Trivia
A list that tells the reader about all the miscellaneous things about the game.
References
A list of where the website of official sources are posted in. If there are more than one reference on the page, simply post the
(no spaces) under the References section.
External Links
Links that lead to related media or websites of the game, such as the Skylanders: Giants official website or a trailer.
Characters
This is how articles should be written about characters and objects from the Skylanders series. The name of the character or object should be in bold. Use present tense unless noted otherwise.
Introduction
A brief sentence or two that explains who the character is, or what the object is.
Character Development
This section tells you of the development of the character and how he/she came to be through designs and early concepts during the development of the game they were created for. If there are official details on the character development, this section is the place to post information in.
Personality
The personality of the character is written here. It should be written in present tense, without bias.
Abilities
This section of the article describes the powers and abilities of the character/object in the article. Abilities such as attacks and flying are placed in here, along with any other actions they can perform.
Story
History
A detailed history of character/object in the article. It should tell about the background of the topic, and lead up to the point of first involvement for the topic in-game. This part should be in past tense. Afterwards, add a detailed story of what happened to the character/object during the events of the game they were involved in. This part should be divided into a section for each game. It should also be written in past tense.
Relationships
This part tells you what kind of relationship the character has/had with others. Each character's relationship is divided into a section. For example, Spyro has a relationship section for Gill Grunt, another section for Trigger Happy, etc. It should also include major enemies, such as Kaos.
Gallery
A collection of images focused on the character/object. Each image should be realted to the topic, and should not be a fan made image. Each image should have a description.
Trivia
A list that tells the reader about all the miscellaneous things about the character/object. This includes cameo appearances, where the name came from, etc.
References
Same as above for Game Articles.
Skylanders (characters)
This is how articles for the Skylanders should be written. The name of the character or object should be in bold. Use past tense unless noted otherwise.
Introduction
A brief sentence or two that explains who the character is.
Character Development
This section tells you of the development of the Skylander and how he/she came to be through designs and early concepts during the development of the game they were created for. If there are official details on the character development, this section is the place to post information in.
Background
Personality
The personality of the character is written here. It should be written in present tense, without bias.
Biography
The official biography of Skylander is placed here in this section of the article, normally found on the official Skylanders website or other official sources.
Story
A detailed story of what happened to the character during the events of the game they were involved in. This part should be divided into a section for each game.
Relationships
The relationship(s) between the Skylanders and other characters are placed here. This part tells you what kind of relationship the Skylander had with others. Each Skylander's relationship is divided into a section.
Gameplay
This section of the article describes the powers, abilities, and upgrades of the Skylander. Abilities such as attacks and the Skylander's natural abilities are placed in here, along with any other actions they can preform.
Quotes
Quotes the article's Skylander says during media or in the games.
Names in other languages
Here is where the list of foreign names for a character is listed.
Portrayals
Here is where the list of foreign voice actors for a character is listed.
Character Trailers
Trailers of the article's Skylander are placed here.
See also
If Skylanders have variants, evil versions of themselves, or objects that are directly related to them, the links leading to the articles are added under this section.
Gallery
A collection of images focused on the character/object. Each image should be realted to the topic, and should not be a fan made image. Each image should have a description.
Trivia
A list that tells the reader about all the miscellaneous things about the character. This includes cameo appearances, where the name came from, etc.
References
Same as above for Game Articles. All trivia are posted BEFORE the bottom templates.
