PCGamingWiki:Sample article
How to use this sample layout:
- Copy and paste the code from this page into a new game article.
- Code can be copied using the edit link for this page.
- Rename headers and names where appropriate, and the last line of code.
- Choose an appropriate category, which will normally be [[Category:Game]] and [[Category:Windows]].
No genre, game-type or game content information
The reason we have decided to not include genre on this wiki can be found in the Style Policy page. Game content information should also be kept to a minimal. The focus of the wiki is to provide information about how to fix games, rather than the content of games.
Introduction
- Noteworthy comments about performance.
- Developer support and stability.
- Other games in the series, for example, Halo: Combat Evolved (2001).
Windows
Availability
Notes:
When linking to Steam/GOG.com/Amazon.com please use these link templates:
- Steam:
{{StoreLink|Steam|207170}}
- GOG.com:
{{StoreLink|Gog|legend_of_grimrock}}
- Amazon.com:
{{StoreLink|Amazon|B00178630A}}
Text:
- Which is the best version of the game to get?
Steam
Origin
Improvements
Patches
Only include if:
- There is a benefit in using an older patch. For example, Diablo II's latest patch is 1.13, but the high-res mod only supports 1.12.
- There is a community or fan patch which is superior to the latest developer patch.
Utilities
Launchers, reputable save game editors, etc.
Mods
The aim of the article is to provide the benefit of experience of the community for the new user.
- List mods that provide the 'best experience' and are the 'most popular'.
- Balance mods and aesthetic mods can also be included if they are stable, mature and popular.
Game Data
Save Game Location
Template:Save Game Locations Include:
- Transferring save game to other computer issues.
- Syncing idiosyncrasies.
Game Settings Location
Cloud Syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Game File Location
Video Settings
Template:Video Settings
If notes require expanding, add See Header
to link to internal headers if necessary. Delete unnecessary headers.
Widescreen Resolution
Multi-Monitor
Field Of View (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless Fullscreen Windowed
Anisotropic Filtering (AF)
Anti-Aliasing (AA)
Vertical Sync (Vsync)
Input Settings
Template:Input Settings
If notes require expanding, add See Header
to link to internal headers if necessary. Delete unnecessary headers.
Key Remapping
Mouse Acceleration
Controller
Network Settings
Issues and Fixes
This is the main content area of the article. Include as many issues and fixes as possible. Reference where the fixes come from using <ref> tags.[1]
Issue
Issue
Issue
Issue
Issue
Issue
Unresolved Issues
Issue
Issue
Issue
Issue
Issue
Issue
System Requirements
Mac
Include the same headers as the above Windows header if there is relevant information.
System Requirements
Linux
Include the same headers as the above Windows header if there is relevant information.
System Requirements
General Information
Include common information across operating systems here.
Console Commands
Forums
Include all large forums:
- Steam forum
- 'Official' forum
Community Sites
Can include:
- Community websites.
- Other relevant wikis.
- Specific helpful pages.