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open Undertale Fanfiction Videogame
That one guy self-pimping his Undertale fanfiction is back posting in the Undertale page under the name Chivalrous Craibou.
Edited by AlleyOopopenWhen to give upon a page Videogame
Some of the pages noted as needing wiki magic just end up... lingering. For years without being fixed. In particular, I'm asking about things like Dark Angael; its three tropes are an aversion that shouldn't have been listed on there in the first place, a ZCE, and flat out incorrect- calling something 'Angael' instead of 'Angel' isn't British English as far as I'm aware, it's My Nayme Is. I've never played the game myself, so I can't help add anything to it, it'll just be even more of a stub if I take off the ZCE and the aversion.
It's been on the Needs Wiki Magic Love index, and nothing's been added or changed for years. What's the policy for these kind of things- how long are they given on the Needs Wiki Magic Love before they're cut?
openThe Skybox "Trope" Videogame
Right, so this particular page has been bothering me for some time, with some people already voicing some concerns about it (back in 2010, no less).
First off, the description is written in a pretty nonsensical way:
- "Skyboxes are independent graphical elements." - what does that even mean?
- "Usually, a given skybox can be 'swapped out' for one that suits a particular setting." - well yeah, of course it can, like anything else in the level.
- "Some computer games come with several Skyboxes" - Of course they do.
- "...showing different types of meteorological phenomena (such as aurora borealis or other things that can't physically be rendered) or a even an entirely different setting (apocalyptic vs. modern, for example)." - The first part is correct (although the phrase "can't physically be rendered" doesn't really make sense, I assume it means "in real time".) The second part makes less sense though, what does it mean for a skybox to show a "entirely different setting"? (From what, the rest of the level? Why would a developer want that?)
- "The Skybox may also contain 3D models that will be projected larger than life, such as distant land features or buildings" - this can be debated a bit, since most game engines don't make a distinction between a "Skybox" and the rest of the level. In most games the background elements of a scene are simply that, objects placed in the background outside the area designed for the player. It's only really the Source Engine where there is actually a proper distinction between the two, which is probably what this statement is referring to.
- And then the statement: "Note that Skyboxes are specific to computer games; animated cartoons don't use Skyboxes, for the simple reason that there's no need to use them - the sky will naturally be drawn as part of the cartoon itself." doesn't even make any sense, especially the last part (you don't draw anything in a 3D animated film, and a 2D animated film obviously isn't going to have a "Skybox"). But the statement is also very wrong - CG animated films absolutely use Skyboxes, in fact they use a multitude of different 2D background elements even more frequently then games do, because there's no point in rendering a large part of the background if the camera is only going to be facing a certain direction or move a small distance in the shot.
The description probably needs to be rewritten completely, but there's another issue - this isn't really a trope. This is PeopleSitOnChairs. The fact is there's no point listing examples on this page because virtually every 3D game ever created will have a Skybox of some sort. It's just a basic fact of game development that there's going to be 2D elements in the background, and if the description is believed, the term Skybox also includes 3D background elements, so this article is literally describing the concept of a "background" itself. And every game that takes place in an outdoor environment is going to have one of those. It's such a universal concept that it's almost like making a trope page for the concept of "polygons". Personally I would either move the page over to Useful Notes or just delete it entirely.
Edited by SirBlahopenMaking a Unique Page Videogame
Greetings. I've been inquiring about making a special page on the League of Legends
page. Specifically, I want to make a page dedicated to the items in the game. The list of tropes for League of Legends is huge, and I've taken it upon myself to try and clean it up, move character tropes to the character pages, etc. I'd like to do the same with the item tropes, but the path isn't clear.
There's a very similar page on the Destiny
page that is essentially what I'd like to do. Destiny has a page dedicated to the weapons, so that weapon tropes won't clog up the main page. It's essentially what I'm trying to do.
Any assistance?
Edited by CrewxopenSelf-Demonstrating Article: Doomguy Videogame
Hello Tv Tropes admins, i need your help because i want to know if it's safe to make another Self-Demonstrating Article, if some admin see this, please answer in the instant so you will make me know, thank you
openMetal Gear Character name pages Videogame
The character pages for Metal Gear list characters in the order in which they appear in the series. Major spoilers ahead, so read at your own risk.
SIGINT is listed on Characters.Metal Gear Solid, because MGS 4 reveals he's Donald Anderson. By this logic, there are several characters on Characters.Metal Gear Solid V The Phantom Pain who don't belong there. Venom Snake should be in Characters.Metal Gear 1 and Eli, Tretij Rebinok, and Ishmael should have their tropes moved to their original character pages. The Man on Fire being Volgin gets a pass because it's basically its own entity. In fact, Big Boss himself should be moved from Characters.Metal Gear 1 to Characters.Metal Gear 2 Solid Snake.
I know these give away huge spoilers, but if we're going to do it for SIGINT then we need to be consistent and do it for all the other characters.
openWhy is Joker's Main!Injustice page SelfDemonstrating? Videogame
It's annoying and deters away anyone who wants to read his character page in third person. Keep all the Self-Demonstrating styles to where they belong like SelfDemonstrating.The Joker.
openWhat should I do? Videogame
Troper Wolf Thunder readded the word more after I removed it from YMMV Super Mario Odyssey
despite the fact that "much more funnier" is redundant.
Should I let someone else remove it or do it myself?
openSelf-Demonstrating Example vs. Zero-Context Example Videogame
Are any character tropes considered self-demonstrating? I'm working on a Characters page with over 70 characters and am starting to feel like a lot of examples/clarification I've been providing is reaching natter levels.
For example: Dark Skinned Blonde: Skin as black as night. You Gotta Have Blue Hair: Light blue with a single braid combined with Peek A Bangs. etc.
The bottom line is, am I doing this correctly?
open Diablo-like (videogame genre) Videogame
I'd like to create this page: Diablo-like (videogame genre) ...how can I do it? following is the text i'd like to put in the page. I submitted it to wikipedia but it doesn0t provide enough sources...although i think it makes sense.
Diablo-like is a video game subgenre, combining hack
and slash and action role-playing game gameplay, named
after the Diablo series.
A Diablo-like (also called in the pejorative sense a
Diablo-clone) features all this specifications at the same
time:
• Isometric/top down field of view
• Real-time, action combat
• Emphasis put on mouse use (movement, main attack,
interaction with scenario - "point-and-click")
• Loot: wearable items, quest items, power-ups, gold,
etc. (usually pickable by click on a text label: different
colors, different rarity/quality)
• Character development: leveling leads to increase of
stat/skill points, many classes available
• A single player character (as opposed to party control
seen in role-playing games)
The main focus of the game itself is not on a deep storyline,
relations with npcs or plot twists, like in other rpg
subgenres, but instead great emphasis is put on the sheer
“power” growth of the player-controlled character: improving
its performance (meticulously monitored through
mathematical parameters, like DPS or int/dex/str/vit).
This subgenre usually shows great replayability value,
because to reach top level with a character, multiple
playthroughs are required (Diablo 3 allows an adventure
mode, playing an alternate gamemode instead of replaying
the main campaign).
The possibility of creating multiple characters, each with
different stat/skills’ assignation, extends further the game
lasting appeal.
Notable titles:
• Sacred series
• Nox
• Fate series
• Titan Quest
• Grim Dawn
• Path of Exile
• Darkstone: Evil Reigns
• The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
• Loki: Heroes of Mythology
• Deathspank
• Kult: Heretic Kingdoms
• Legend: Hand of God
• Torchlight
1 References
• http://www.escapistmagazine.com/
articles/view/features/galleryoftheday/
17094-Eight-Diablo-like-Alternatives
• https://www.diablowiki.net/Diablo_clone
• http://www.giantbomb.com/
profile/wastelanderone/lists/
ginormous-list-of-diablo-clones/74701/
• http://twinfinite.net/2017/01/
7-diablo-clones-that-wont-disappoint-you/
• https://www.engadget.com/tag/diablo-clone/
• http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php
?
term=diablo%20clone
• http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/
2014-11-17-lost-ark-is-the-best-diablo-3-clone-you-cant-play
open Undertale-related Edit War Videogame
It looks like there's something going on in Video Games regarding Undertale. Now I don't know that much about Undertale itself, but Buttersilk did leave a pretty rude edit comment on putting his entry back.
openMy First Edit Is Automatically Marked As YMMV, But Why? Videogame
Hello, everybody. I'm a newbie so I'm sorry if my question is answered elsewhere. I researched the issue but couldn't find anything.
My first edit signals a case of Talking To Himself in Amnesia: The Dark Descent. The situation is simple and leaves no room for factual interpretation: the dubbing actors in question provide the voices of characters who interact.
So then why is the new example point considered a YMMV entry?
openLooking for Specific Titles Videogame
Is there a way to request new entries or something? I wanted to read about a few specific games, but they don't come up in the search, which I assume means they don't exist here. But, I would really like to read more into them and be able to find some quotes and stuff (the rest of the Internet has nothing). So, I was hoping that I could request for their pages to be made, if it's okay. I can't contribute myself since I'm not that good at these things. It would be great if there were a section for requested titles. Anyway, the games I'm looking for are "Gone in November" and "Far From Noise"; there are a few other titles I'd like to see as well, but can't remember what they were, right now. Thanks!
open Eiyuu Senki: The World Conquest Videogame
A while back I noticed a discussion about building a page for this game, but the page was removed due to the sexual content of the game itself. An all-ages version with the sexual content removed was recently released and localized on the PS 3. Despite that all-ages version release, is the game still banned from having a page made?
openOfficial romanization stuff in Fate/Grand Order Videogame
Okay, there's been some disagreement regarding how to romanize the name アルトリア (lit. Arutoria) for this game, which has been complicated by inconsistent official use. FGO's official translation uses 'Altria,' however, the recently released Fate/Extella's official translation uses Artoria. The company that localized it as 'Altria' wanted to use Artoria, but were overruled by the company that makes the game, who has used both forms at different points because nothing can ever be simple. The name is supposed to be a feminine of the Roman name 'Artorius,' which is a plot point later on. So far as I'm aware, the rest of the wiki uses the name 'Artoria' when referring to her by name instead of title. Finally, most fans kind of hate the name Altria. However, it is the official name for this single installment and does seem to be the name the company wants people to go with.
In this situation, what name should we be going with? The unpopular but slightly more official one or the name that sees more usage, but isn't used in the game itself due to questionable localization? There's been some arguing as to policy and a bit of back and forth on this one and I don't want it to spiral into an edit war.
In short, the official name is Altria, but they've also used Artoria officially before and just about everyone prefers that name because it makes more sense, so it's not clear which we should use.
Edited by Arhaopen Yet another stupid SD page Videogame
Phoenix Wright exists. Why?! Why in the name of common sense does this exist?! And do I have permission to kill it with the hottest, most scouring, cleansing fire I can get my hands on?
openNo Title Videogame
Any chance of someone adding a Nightmare Fuel page to the Phantasy Star series? There's quite a few creepy moments if I do say so myself.
openNo Title Videogame
In Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault, in the online versus mode, owning nodes will generate money for you, and capturing a node you haven't had in the game yet will let you acquire a new weapon. However, it's possible to shut the other player out by killing them when they try to get nodes and taking them for yourself. This will allow you to get new weapons and more money, which will let you put up barriers over the nodes you own and capture the other nodes faster due to being able to kill the enemies that spawn near them quicker. By doing this, you can leave the other player stuck with their starting Combuster (pistol), and no money to buy base defenses, player upgrades, or an invasion force to attack the enemy base.
Would the above be an example of Can't Catch Up?

Someone accidentally deleted a large portion of Fate/Grand Order: Assassins. I fix it myself but I can't do it on my tablet.
Edited by WhirlRX