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Niceone at 22:17, 21 November 2009

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 You have the choice which is better yours or mine :) I won't edit anything big at the "front pages".
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	Pre-made templates should always be used to save space and make writing articles easier. The following table compiles all templates that are currently in use at the PSUPedia and displays their effects to the right.		Pre-made templates should always be used to save space and make writing articles easier. The following table compiles all templates that are currently in use at the PSUPedia and displays their effects to the right.

		+	Aside from these templates, numerous larger templates have been created for use within articles for stat and information tables. A list of these can be found [[The_PSUPedia:Article_templates\|here]].

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−	~~Aside from these templates, numerous larger templates have been created for use within articles for stat and information tables. A list of these can be found [[The_PSUPedia:Article_templates\|here]].~~

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 Pre-made templates should always be used to save space and make writing articles easier.  The following table compiles all templates that are currently in use at the PSUPedia and displays their effects to the right.
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-To help save space and make browsing this page easier, older discussions will be archived [[Manual_of_style_archive | here]].
+To help save space and make browsing this page easier, older discussions will be archived [[The PSUPedia:Manual_of_style_archive | here]].
 == Open polls ==
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 == Closed polls ==
-Please see [[Manual_of_style_archive | this page]] for the archive of closed polls.
+Please see [[The_PSUPedia:Manual_of_style_archive#Closed_polls | this page]] for the archive of closed polls.
 == New template proposals ==

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 == Open polls ==
 None.
 == New template proposals ==
 I'd like to formally propose the following templates for use with our articles on weapons, line shields and units.
 * [[Template:Weapon stats test]]
-* [[Template:Weapon synth board test]]
+* [[Template:Weapon synth board]]
-* [[Template:Weapon synth board test (Kubara)]]
+* [[Template:Weapon synth board (Kubara)]]
 * [[Template:LS stats]]
 * [[Template:LS synth]]
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 == Weapon synthesis charts ==
 Alright, I believe I'm more or less done with the synth board templates for weapons.
-: [[Template:Weapon_synth_board_test]]
+: [[Template:Weapon synth board]]
-: [[Template:Weapon_synth_board_test_(Kubara)]]
+: [[Template:Weapon synth board (Kubara)]]
 The first of those will handle any weapon from G.R.M., Yohmei or TENORA WORKS.  The second template is specifically for Kubara weapons, including knockoffs, weapons made from enemy parts and other biomaterials and a mixture of the two (Crea Wand+ is the only one of this type that we know of so far since it uses a gemstone with Kubara Wood, whereas others that use gems/alloys would always use a biomat in place of wood).  The Kubara template still requires various bits of data, such as metal quantities sorted by weapon type, Kubara type and rarity.  Also, synthesis success rates and times must be added (if possible) since the way I have it now allows you to fill in your own time and rate.  We'll need to investigate these numbers to see if there's any correlation between rarity, Kubara types and times/rates.  For the sake of automation, I'm hoping there is, but considering how many variables and exceptions I've come across making this thing, I get the feeling it won't be so easy.  Anyway, questions, comments? - [[User:EspioKaos|EspioKaos]] 10:24, 17 April 2008 (CDT)
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 * Nothing exactly is new on the board template its based on PSUpedias original concept except that certain values are now filled out completed instead of having to edit it seperatly on each page, since i discovered the Shield/Armor lines share alittle pattern while testing it out. There for the board template on each individual page you only need to fill out 3 values instead of the 6 or 7 since contributors are always lacking in completness and only fill in like 1 out of 7 values in a template, just think of it as a template upgrade also certain rarity of the template did not exist yet(?). I'll give this alittle more time to see if espios template idea which i see as plan A grows otherwise i might push ahead with my plan B if there are no objections [[User:Natasha Milarose|Natasha Milarose]] 18:30, 13 April 2008 (CDT)
-* Alright, I've got an example ready.  Really, it wasn't nearly as difficult as I thought it would be.  By using the <code><nowiki>#switch</nowiki></code> function, I was able to make a template which automatically fills in materials and quantities based off of a single value, that value being the line shield's rarity.  Ultimately, I'll do the exact same for the synthesis times and success rates.  That's where the data you've collected comes into play, Natasha.  ;)  [[Template:LS synth test]] is the template.  Now, one thing I'm not certain of how to handle... the extra space.  Normally this will be blank.  That's easy to do; simply set a default value to be a hyphen.  However, for the cell that lists the actual material name, I've hit a snag.  I can set the default value as a hyphen for this, but I'm not certain of how I can allow a user to input a material name for the few cases when one is needed yet keep a hyphen when there are no extra materials (outside of requiring the user to type a hyphen).  Well, without making a complete list of possible materials as acceptable entries.  I'm not against doing that, but I'm sure there's got to be an easier way.  Anyone know? - [[User:EspioKaos|EspioKaos]] 10:02, 14 April 2008 (CDT)
+* Alright, I've got an example ready.  Really, it wasn't nearly as difficult as I thought it would be.  By using the <code><nowiki>#switch</nowiki></code> function, I was able to make a template which automatically fills in materials and quantities based off of a single value, that value being the line shield's rarity.  Ultimately, I'll do the exact same for the synthesis times and success rates.  That's where the data you've collected comes into play, Natasha.  ;)  [[Template:LS synth]] is the template.  Now, one thing I'm not certain of how to handle... the extra space.  Normally this will be blank.  That's easy to do; simply set a default value to be a hyphen.  However, for the cell that lists the actual material name, I've hit a snag.  I can set the default value as a hyphen for this, but I'm not certain of how I can allow a user to input a material name for the few cases when one is needed yet keep a hyphen when there are no extra materials (outside of requiring the user to type a hyphen).  Well, without making a complete list of possible materials as acceptable entries.  I'm not against doing that, but I'm sure there's got to be an easier way.  Anyone know? - [[User:EspioKaos|EspioKaos]] 10:02, 14 April 2008 (CDT)
 * I don't understand what you're asking. Can you give a few examples? [[User:Essen|Essen]] 11:44, 14 April 2008 (CDT)
 ** Sure.  In the case of most line shields, the fourth material cell will be left blank, but on a few, there will be a fourth material which will always be a biomaterial.  When it comes to naming this cell, no problem.  Type ''Biomaterial'' and that's what you'll get.  Leave it blank and the default value will add a hyphen.  Next up is the cell to the right of that one; the one that would list what material is required along with its quantity.  I'd like a way so that by default a hyphen is shown if that value is left blank, yet if you type a material name in this slot (''Extra mat.'', I called it) that material name will appear.  The snag I've run into is that when I use a switch command with a default value defined, I don't know how to make it so that whenever anything is typed in that slot, that exact name will appear in the table.  As it stands now, with a default defined, no matter what is typed, the default hyphen will be displayed since there are no other parameters defined. - [[User:EspioKaos|EspioKaos]] 11:56, 14 April 2008 (CDT)
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 ****** HUGE SUCCESS.  Seems to be perfect now.  Thanks, Essen!  :D  Now to fill in the question marked data with Natasha's information and we should be good to go. - [[User:EspioKaos|EspioKaos]] 12:31, 14 April 2008 (CDT)
 ******* Okay. For reference: [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Template#Parameter_mechanism this section], especially the end of it explaining how to differencies between undefined, empty, and stuff. [[User:Essen|Essen]] 12:33, 14 April 2008 (CDT)
-* And now for my take on Natasha's stats template:  [[Template:LS_stats_test]].  This has another one of those switch lists that will fill in the appropriate rarity color based on the rarity entered.  Nothing else too terribly special about it, though. - [[User:EspioKaos|EspioKaos]] 15:49, 14 April 2008 (CDT)
+* And now for my take on Natasha's stats template:  [[Template:LS stats]].  This has another one of those switch lists that will fill in the appropriate rarity color based on the rarity entered.  Nothing else too terribly special about it, though. - [[User:EspioKaos|EspioKaos]] 15:49, 14 April 2008 (CDT)
 * talk about amazing progress :). Unfortunatly im at work now but i can sketch the information here once im home in like.. 9 hours for you espio. I'm also watching the discussion on the stat abbreviations vote. Ta-ta [[User:Natasha Milarose|Natasha Milarose]] 18:37, 14 April 2008 (CDT)
 ** That'll work.  Whenever you get a chance to post the data, we can add it to the appropriate spots in the synth board template.  Also, I was thinking about doing similar tables for weapons, but it might require a lot more work considering all of the different variables (weapon categories, mostly) that must be taken into consideration.  I'd like to think that it's possible to have one base template, and then depending on what data is entered into it, the table's layout would update accordingly (this is mainly in reference to TECHNIC weapons which have one less stat than others), but I'm likely biting off more than I can chew. XD - [[User:EspioKaos|EspioKaos]] 19:19, 14 April 2008 (CDT)