video_game_template
VIDEO GAME TEMPLATE
I am not a programmer. I made this site with zero knowledge about code or any sort of code vocabulary. I'm probably doing things inefficiently, and using terms incorrectly. I tried my best to speak in a way that I came to understand the usage of certain syntax and plugins.
Contributing to this site will most likely not be easy unless you sort of understand what's going on in the code block below. However, you can always try by copying my code and messing around on a page you create, but if it doesn't fit the site please just erase all the code then save and it should delete the page.
EXAMPLE CODE WITH NOTES
Here is the code for the Chrono Trigger page with notes that you can delete. Below will be another block of code without the notes so your code doesn't look too messy. I recommend you copy and paste this code block or the code block below this one into your newly created page and simply replace the text with whatever your game requires. Whenever you see / * without the space it's the start of a note, and the reverse * / again without the space, closes it.
/* This is the main headline which is created by placing equal signs on each side of the words. Always use the game name as the first headline. */
====== CHRONO TRIGGER ======
/* These four dashes below create a line break */
----
/* This is the banner image at the top of the page. The WRAP plugin with 'img_fill' is used here to scale an image based on the user's display size and is then immediately closed with '</WRAP>' the two backslashes '\\' at the end aren't used often, but they add a blank line order the image. */
<WRAP img_fill>{{:chrono_trigger_anime_banner.gif?direct}}</WRAP>\\
/* The two backslashes above add a blank space above the text written below which gives some info about the game with a bit of personal flavor if you'd like. */
One of the most beloved games of all time. Chrono Trigger boasts a charming cast of characters with a deep and engaging story. It's an absolute classic, and it still holds up today.
/* This is the second headline. It begins the release section, and should be the same size as the first headline. */
====== RELEASES ======
----
/* The WRAP plugin is used to create a container for the columns using the word 'group'. This sort of creates an invisible box that you can put content inside until you close it. */
<WRAP group>
/* The WRAP plugin is used to create a column within the 'WRAP group' container. The word 'half' is used so that it only takes up 50% of the total container width. */
<WRAP half column>
/* Since we have not closed the 'WRAP' plugin yet this is a headline within the 'WRAP column' that's within the 'WRAP group' container. It should be smaller than the previous healines. */
==== SNES - 1995 ====
/* This is another line break. There will be many more of these so I'll stop mentioning it haha. */
----
/* This creates the box which contains the box art and the pros and cons section. 'round' is used to give the box rounded edges. */
<WRAP round box>
/* The WRAP plugin with 'img_fill' is used again to scale an image based on the users display size while filling the box it's contained in. */
<WRAP img_fill>{{ :chrono_trigger_-_box_art_snes_.png?direct }}</WRAP>
----
/* Here we create an invisible table using the WRAP plugin to list information about the particular release. */
<WRAP baretable>
|**PROS:** | Nostalgia.|
/* The link here within the brackets will be hidden and turned into a citation at the bottom of the page. */
|**CONS:** | Cartridge is getting expensive.[([[https://www.racketboy.com/retro/the-rarest-and-most-valuable-super-nintendo-snes-games]])]|
|**NOTES:** | There is a Bugfix and Uncensoring patch.[([[https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/3147/]])]|
/* Now we close all of the WRAP containers except 'group' because we're still going to create more columns to feature more releases. These three uses of '</WRAP>' will close the 'half column', the 'round box', and the 'baretable' WRAP uses. */
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
/* An identicle column to the one above is created to discuss the next release. It will also have a 'round box' and a 'baretable' that we will eventually close. */
<WRAP half column>
==== PLAYSTATION - 1999 ====
----
<WRAP round box>
<WRAP img_fill>{{ :chrono_trigger_box_art_psx.jpg?direct }}</WRAP>
----
/* This 'baretable' doesn't contain a 'NOTES' cell because I didn't have anything else to say about the release at this time. */
<WRAP baretable>
|**PROS:** | Anime cut-scenes.|
|**CONS:** | Load times. Old localization.|
/* Again we close the contianers, but this time we add a 4th '</WRAP>' to close the 'group' container */
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
/* Basiscally a copy and paste of the above code starting at the '<WRAP group>' container to list more releases. */
<WRAP group>
<WRAP half column>
==== NINTENDO DS - 2008 ====
----
<WRAP round box>
<WRAP img_fill>{{ :chrono_trigger_box_art_ds.jpg?direct }}</WRAP>
----
<WRAP baretable>
|**PROS:** | Dual screen layout. Arena of Ages exclusive area and mode.|
|**CONS:** | Expensive. Screen size. Slightly compressed audio.|
|**NOTES:** | The color scheme is now warmer overall for this and future releases. There is some debate whether or not this was intentional. Updated Localization is more accurate, but possibly more bland.|
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
<WRAP half column>
==== MOBILE - 2011 ====
----
<WRAP round box>
<WRAP img_fill>{{ :chrono_trigger_mobile.jpg?direct }}</WRAP>
----
<WRAP baretable>
|**PROS:** | Play on the go.|
|**CONS:** | Touch controls can be intrusive, and frustrating especially in Death Mountain. User Interface issues.|
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
<WRAP half column>
==== STEAM - 2018 ====
----
<WRAP round box>
<WRAP img_fill>{{ :chrono_trigger_box_art_pc.jpg?direct |}}</WRAP>
----
<WRAP baretable>
|**PROS:** | Nearly matches the DS port in every way. Can be very inexpensive when on sale. Still receiving QoL updates as of 2022. 21:9 support.|
|**CONS:** | UI issues such as font readability, and unremovable health and ATB bars under the characters.|
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
/* New large headline to start new section. */
====== NOTABLE DIFFERENCES ======
----
/* Code is similar to the RELEASES section above, but without the 'baretable' */
<WRAP group>
<WRAP half column>
==== SCREEN LAYOUT ====
----
<WRAP round box>
<WRAP img_fill>{{ :chrono_trigger_ds_layout.jpg?direct |}}</WRAP>
----
/* Descriptive text for whatever examples you're providing. */
Example of how developers made use of the DS's dual-screen layout for Chrono Trigger.
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
<WRAP half column>
==== CHRONO TRIGGER 21:9 IMAGES ====
----
<WRAP round box>
<WRAP img_fill>{{ :chrono_trigger_21-9_3_.jpg?nolink |}}</WRAP>
<WRAP img_fill>{{ :chrono_trigger_21-9.jpg?nolink |}}</WRAP>
<WRAP img_fill>{{ :chrono_trigger_21-9_2_.jpg?nolink |}}</WRAP>
----
Images of Chrono Trigger in 21:9 from the PC port.[([[https://steamcommunity.com/app/613830/discussions/0/5144805327243762875/]])]
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
/* Here we use '100%' to make the column stretch to fill the entire width of the container. I did this because I felt the image looked better when larger and it balanced the section by sizing itself equal to the two half columns above it. */
<WRAP 100% column>
==== CHRONO TRIGGER COLOR CHANGES ====
----
<WRAP round box>
<WRAP img_fill>{{ :chrono_trigger_color_comparison.jpg?direct |}}</WRAP>
----
Here you can see the warmer color tones introduced with the DS version.[([[https://steamcommunity.com/app/613830/discussions/0/1734336452576506589/]])]
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
====== DEFINITIVE VERSION ======
----
<WRAP round box notice>
/* This is an image of the console's logo. You will most likely need to put a size after it since they will be different sizes. In this instance I use 200 as the size, and I generally find that 200-400 works well. The word 'direct' just means if you click on the image it links directly to the picture */
{{:nintendo_ds_logo_black.png?200&direct}}
----
The DS release combines the best of all worlds by enhancing the user experience without the draw backs found in other versions such as load times, controls, and UI issues. That being said, it is technically limited to a 4.88" handheld screen so unless you have a DS/3DS capture card or a hacked console, emulation is your only option when looking to play on a larger scale. If you think you'd rather experience the original localization you can always play the SNES version, however, it appears most agree that the update doesn't effect the overall narrative.
It should be noted that the PC version is slowly creeping up on the throne for this release and should be considered a completely viable alternative to the DS release. While it still has issues the PC port may eventually fix them with future updates.
</WRAP>
====== SUPPLEMENTAL ======
----
<WRAP GROUP>
<WRAP half column>
==== VIDEOS ====
----
/* This embeds a youtube video */
{{youtube>-W3GqqqrPPA?}}
</WRAP>
<WRAP half column>
==== CODES & GUIDES ====
----
/* This creates a hyperlink. Link is on left inside double brackets and text is on right. */
[[https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ds/950181-chrono-trigger/cheats|Chrono Trigger DS Cheats and Endings Guide]]
</WRAP>
</WRAP> \\
=== CITATIONS ===
/* This activates the discussion plugin for the page. */
~~DISCUSSION~~
/* This tags the page so it appears in the Video Games list */
{{tag>video_games}}
EXAMPLE CODE WITHOUT NOTES
Here is the code without all the notes making a mess. I suggest just using this version of the code, and referring to the code with notes above when you have questions.
====== CHRONO TRIGGER ======
----
<WRAP img_fill>{{:chrono_trigger_anime_banner.gif?direct}}</WRAP>\\
One of the most beloved games of all time. Chrono Trigger boasts a charming cast of characters with a deep and engaging story. It's an absolute classic, and it still holds up today.
====== RELEASES ======
----
<WRAP group>
<WRAP half column>
==== SNES - 1995 ====
----
<WRAP round box>
<WRAP img_fill>{{ :chrono_trigger_-_box_art_snes_.png?direct }}</WRAP>
----
<WRAP baretable>
|**PROS:** | Nostalgia.|
|**CONS:** | Cartridge is getting expensive.[([[https://www.racketboy.com/retro/the-rarest-and-most-valuable-super-nintendo-snes-games]])]|
|**NOTES:** | There is a Bugfix and Uncensoring patch.[([[https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/3147/]])]|
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
<WRAP half column>
==== PLAYSTATION - 1999 ====
----
<WRAP round box>
<WRAP img_fill>{{ :chrono_trigger_box_art_psx.jpg?direct }}</WRAP>
----
<WRAP baretable>
|**PROS:** | Anime cut-scenes.|
|**CONS:** | Load times. Old localization.|
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
<WRAP group>
<WRAP half column>
==== NINTENDO DS - 2008 ====
----
<WRAP round box>
<WRAP img_fill>{{ :chrono_trigger_box_art_ds.jpg?direct }}</WRAP>
----
<WRAP baretable>
|**PROS:** | Dual screen layout. Arena of Ages exclusive area and mode.|
|**CONS:** | Expensive. Screen size. Slightly compressed audio.|
|**NOTES:** | The color scheme is now warmer overall for this and future releases. There is some debate whether or not this was intentional. Updated Localization is more accurate, but possibly more bland.|
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
<WRAP half column>
==== MOBILE - 2011 ====
----
<WRAP round box>
<WRAP img_fill>{{ :chrono_trigger_mobile.jpg?direct }}</WRAP>
----
<WRAP baretable>
|**PROS:** | Play on the go.|
|**CONS:** | Touch controls can be intrusive, and frustrating especially in Death Mountain. User Interface issues.|
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
<WRAP half column>
==== STEAM - 2018 ====
----
<WRAP round box>
<WRAP img_fill>{{ :chrono_trigger_box_art_pc.jpg?direct |}}</WRAP>
----
<WRAP baretable>
|**PROS:** | Nearly matches the DS port in every way. Can be very inexpensive when on sale. Still receiving QoL updates as of 2022. 21:9 support.|
|**CONS:** | UI issues such as font readability, and unremovable health and ATB bars under the characters.|
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
====== NOTABLE DIFFERENCES ======
----
<WRAP group>
<WRAP half column>
==== SCREEN LAYOUT ====
----
<WRAP round box>
<WRAP img_fill>{{ :chrono_trigger_ds_layout.jpg?direct |}}</WRAP>
----
Example of how developers made use of the DS's dual-screen layout for Chrono Trigger.
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
<WRAP half column>
==== CHRONO TRIGGER 21:9 IMAGES ====
----
<WRAP round box>
<WRAP img_fill>{{ :chrono_trigger_21-9_3_.jpg?direct |}}</WRAP>
<WRAP img_fill>{{ :chrono_trigger_21-9.jpg?direct |}}</WRAP>
<WRAP img_fill>{{ :chrono_trigger_21-9_2_.jpg?direct |}}</WRAP>
----
Images of Chrono Trigger in 21:9 from the PC port.[([[https://steamcommunity.com/app/613830/discussions/0/5144805327243762875/]])]
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
<WRAP 100% column>
==== CHRONO TRIGGER COLOR CHANGES ====
----
<WRAP round box>
<WRAP img_fill>{{ :chrono_trigger_color_comparison.jpg?direct |}}</WRAP>
----
Here you can see the warmer color tones introduced with the DS version.[([[https://steamcommunity.com/app/613830/discussions/0/1734336452576506589/]])]
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
</WRAP>
====== DEFINITIVE VERSION ======
----
<WRAP round box notice>
{{:nintendo_ds_logo_Black.png?200&direct}}
----
The DS release combines the best of all worlds by enhancing the user experience without the draw backs found in other versions such as load times, controls, and UI issues. That being said, it is technically limited to a 4.88" handheld screen so unless you have a DS/3DS capture card or a hacked console, emulation is your only option when looking to play on a larger scale. If you think you'd rather experience the original localization you can always play the SNES version, however, it appears most agree that the update doesn't effect the overall narrative.
It should be noted that the PC version is slowly creeping up on the throne for this release and should be considered a completely viable alternative to the DS release. While it still has issues the PC port may eventually fix them with future updates.
</WRAP>
====== SUPPLEMENTAL ======
----
<WRAP GROUP>
<WRAP half column>
==== VIDEOS ====
----
{{youtube>-W3GqqqrPPA?}}
</WRAP>
<WRAP half column>
==== CODES & GUIDES ====
----
[[https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ds/950181-chrono-trigger/cheats|Chrono Trigger DS Cheats and Endings Guide]]
</WRAP>
</WRAP> \\
=== CITATIONS ===
~~DISCUSSION~~
{{tag>video_games}}
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