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homogenized Since: Oct, 2009
2016-02-18 14:30:31

I recall it being in the rules that everything should be written as though the reader is unfamiliar with the work. So yes, obviously quotes should be sourced, and whoever left that edit reason should be given a good talking to.

HeraldAlberich (Before Recorded History)
2016-02-18 14:40:07

At the same time, it does seem a bit redundant with the title of the work in large text just above the quote. I can't imagine seeing a quote that's not from the work left unsourced, so I think it's a fair assumption that a quote attributed to a character solely is from the work in question.

Edit: Perhaps something like "Fi, first lines of the game" or "in the introductory cutscene" would be appropriate.

Edited by HeraldAlberich
Candi Since: Aug, 2012
2016-02-19 06:59:41

Quotes have a specific format to follow. That includes the proper source, everytime. Second giving that editor a good talking-to.

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