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Screenshots

Talk about going crazy!! I got yelled at by a few admins for uploading what they consider high resolution screenshots, they said if the image is to remain on the article it can't be too high resolution because somehow that crosses a line between fair use and not fair use.

LOL, we are talking like 640 horizontal resolution here, and they still yelled at me. I uploaded some 498 resolution stuff earlier and it stayed. So maybe that is the threshold. This is funny because the article on fair use itself on wikipedia doesn't have an exact resolution.

I uploaded some screenshots on the fallout 1 and 2 pages too and so far they are intact. 7:07 PM, 1/12/2015 GoethicTheurgy (talk) 00:07, 13 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Category linking

You can link to a category by putting a colon at the start of it.

This [[:Category:Video game fictional chronology templates]]

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Mirror's Edge (prequel)

Any comments on a move of Mirror's Edge (2016 video game) to Mirror's Edge (prequel)? gurnec (talk) 02:26, 1 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Removing refs response

You may have a point. Perhaps checking for site errors would be helpful by the next character sections you reverted. Did I leave anything out? --Rtkat3 (talk) 01:34, 2 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

PvZ Modern Warfare

Why did you delete the "gameplay" link I added into Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare? That video was a great example of how the game actually looks in video form... it is of value to people who don't just want to read about the game or look at the same old photos. That video was not stolen, and I had full permission from the creator of the video to use it in the Wikipedia. Was there some kind of violation that occurred... or is it ok for us to just go and delete other peoples contributions to the Wikipedia? MAXXHEW (talk) 02:37, 12 February 2015 (UTC)MAXXHEW[reply]

Hi @MAXXHEW:,
If you would read the guidelines next time before editing, that'll give you all the answers. If you would also read your own talk page, an automated message by a bot explains why having a link like that is inappropriate. Thanks. --Soetermans. T / C 15:32, 12 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
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Tekken 7 arcade board

Hey sir, I took your message with consideration and did some revision to Tekken 7, I hope you'll see that what I've done is a good fit. Osh33m (talk) 02:31, 6 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Osh33m:,
Thanks for your message. I think the article looks better now. --Soetermans. T / C 08:48, 7 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Soetermans, is there any specific reason (article quality or subject matter) for removal of the article from wikipedia ?

Thank You Nikolas — Preceding unsigned comment added by 62.12.88.99 (talk) 18:09, 8 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Nikolas (@62.12.88.99:),
There is, it's called WP:ELNO or WP:LINKSPAM. You've been adding a direct link to a website that isn't considered notable by Wikipedia's standards. That makes it unnecessary promotion of that website, because Wikipedia has a lot of readers. --Soetermans. T / C 07:32, 9 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Open world

The description of open world as something with no loading screens and invisible walls is completely wrong. One game world may be open with both of theme if the player can reach the whole content at a certain moment of the character development /usually so called end game content/ and if the different features of the game are related. For example if you separate PvP and PvE or trading and crafting in one game it cannot be described as open world. So at this article you shall take care not only for restrictions imposed by textures and polygons, but also for restrictions imposed by the game mechanics. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ikcen (talk • contribs) 16:41, 21 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Ikcen:,
Have you read the guidelines? If you want to add new information you'll have to back that up with sources. If you want to take something away that *isn't* sourced, that's more okay. I reverted your edits because you added new stuff without backing it up. --Soetermans. T / C 16:45, 21 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

For a game to be considered as "Open world" it must contain one or more of these key features: Exploration, side quests and/or open areas. Examples are: Minecraft and Legend of Zelda. - What is the source for that?

If you are trying to act as editor of this article, make it at responsible way please. Not to mention it is obvious that the article is written by someone who lives in NA. There is zero words for Lineage 2, the most popular MMO game with open world in Russia and EU or Gothic 2, the milestone for RPGs with open world in Germany. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ikcen (talk • contribs) 17:13, 21 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

See that http://black-desert.com/forums/index.php/Thread/3737-Any-Hope/ It becomes obvious that wiki is wrong in this case, and I'm sorry to tell that, but seems it is wrong by your fault. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ikcen (talk • contribs) 17:17, 21 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Ikcen:, I'm not discussing what open world is, I'm saying you need to back up what you want to add to it. So Wikipedia isn't "wrong", it is up to you to make it better. Please read the guidelines first, because it seems to me you do not fully grasp how Wikipedia works.

Destiny revert

How bout you SHUT THE HELL UP?! Look it up on the web. Destiny is considered an open world game by many. And not an open world game by many. Stop coming up with bullshit. Revert my edit again and I'll report you for starting an edit war.ECW28 (talk) 19:53, 24 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

No, I won't shut up. It's up to you to show Destiny is considered an open world video game. I do no come up with any bullshit, you fail to follow Wikipedia's rules on editing. I will revert you and please do report me. --Soetermans. T / C 22:23, 24 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

CS:CZ revert

I reverted your removal of the external link, per the really obvious disclaimer right underneath the heading in WP:ELNO excepting official pages. I'm still considering reverting your change to the abbreviations per the discussion at WT:VG/MOS. --Izno (talk) 17:57, 25 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Condition Zero is the only Counter-Strike game that directly links to Steam's page. Other Valve games do not link there either, and I assumed it was added by mistake. If you can find the sources, go right ahead. --Soetermans. T / C 08:53, 26 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Key words

Hey, I'm sorry about last week. I've just been so frustrated lately. But I've got a question for you: When I said guidelines, I meant like specific things stating a game is open world. Like are there any key words or comparisons that should be noted in articles? Also, if an article says a game is semi-open world or pseudo-open world, would that still count? Thanks, and again, I'm sorry.ECW28 (talk) 07:25, 1 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @ECW28:,
Thanks for your message, I appreciate it. I've been there, Wikipedia can be really frustrating sometimes. Apology accepted.
Now, about open world stuff: Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia, that anyone can edit. But there are certain rules, which explained at the guidelines. For instance, if you want to add a releasedate for a game, you'll have to back that up with a source. If you want to explain or expand on the concept of open world games, go right ahead! If you can find a source, a reliable one, you can certainly add it. Maybe you'd like to check out the video game guidelines too.
You can find a lot of sources online. On GameSpot you can search for those words. Eurogamer has an article online "Born Free: the History of the Openworld Game". On [gamestudies.org gamestudies.org] I found these two essays: "Virtual Worlds Don't Exist: Questioning the Dichotomous Approach in MMO Studies" and "Unlocking the Gameworld: The Rewards of Space and Time in Videogames", maybe you can find something there? If you need any more help, feel free to ask. --Soetermans. T / C 08:54, 1 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
something interesting to note: I also edit Giant Bomb and I tried added both Origins and II. They denied II, but Approved Origins. I've been trying to make it more like the list we have. Would Origins be considered open world?ECW28 (talk) 19:05, 1 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]
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