Hi there. Thanks for the reminder for not adding non-english version on the right of its wiki page.
Since Illbleed is the only Dreamcast game ever to have an official Chinese version, i just thought it should be added.
Thanks
@Koyoutou: First off, welcome to Wikipedia! I am not completely opposed to putting the release date in the infobox (I did something similar with Gimmick!). If it's an important/notable part of this game's history, we can include it, but I think it'd be better to first find a reliable source. TarkusABtalk19:55, 27 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I did provide a explanation, twice in my reverts if you read my comments. So here we go again, for the third time, please read WP:OVERLINKING. Linking common terms such as "video game" clutters articles and draws attention away from more important terms like "psychological horror". The term "video game" is understood in context and is not a significant term within the article. As it says on the overlinking page, "The function of links is to clarify, not emphasize." TarkusAB15:46, 29 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Hey there. Just wanted to check something with you. An IP made this edit at an AFD today. I removed your signature from it, as I didn't think it was you who said this. If I was mistaken, feel free to add it back. Sergecross73msg me19:13, 19 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]
@Sergecross73: Thanks for notifying me. That's very odd, I did not make that edit. I wonder how they got my name and why they used it? It looks like the article mentions a lot about the Clock Tower games, which I've done major edits on. They must have gotten it from there. TarkusAB21:03, 19 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]
No problem. I assumed it wasn't you - the comment didn't sound like it came from an experienced user. Then I noticed that you weren't in the edit history either, so I figured something was up, but wanted to check to avoid needless drama if it really was you. Perhaps they were trying to impersonate you, thinking you'd have more influence? I'm not sure, but I doubt it'll be a reccurring issue - it just seems to be a group of SPAs who will likely disappear once their article(s) are deleted. Sergecross73msg me22:55, 19 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]
@Uno10: You are correct that the text you removed is fully covered in the development section, but there is no issue of redundancy here. The purpose of the lead is to summarize key points mentioned in the body of the article. The text in question summarizes key facts of D's development and should be mentioned in the lead. TarkusAB18:17, 9 July 2017 (UTC)[reply]
They aren't much, but hopefully they'll help in some way. I dug around a bunch of my other magazines from the era (EGM, Next Generation) and discovered that they didn't even bother reviewing CT2. A search of GamePro's online archives turned up the same. Best of luck pulling an article together, regardless. JimmyBlackwing (talk) 22:59, 9 July 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Tarkus, can you help me? Some of the refs at Sonic '06's page are missing their publishers (Eurogamer, Gamesradar, WWG, etc) and I'm stuck on mobile so I can't add them. Would you add them for me? ~ TheJoebro64 (talk) 21:56, 26 July 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@TheJoebro64: Well there seem to be a few issues with the reference formatting which I would not want to spend time doing. Other than what you mentioned, some of the dates aren't in the same MDY format, some references don't match in format (look at how the metacritic sources aren't using the cite web template, rather it was entered by hand), some websites are using the website field while some aren't, and that's what I see now, there could be other issues. There is no standard referencing format, but the format should be consistent within an article. I've never done a FAC myself, but I know they are difficult and these are the types of monotonous edits you'll be requested to make. FACs can stay open for weeks so if you're concerned about it being quickfailed, just put a note on the nomination page saying "hey I'm exclusively on mobile for a few days, is it OK if I follow-up on this in X days?" TarkusABtalk22:38, 26 July 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Developers:
I've noticed that game developer bio pages tend to be a little neglected. Sources used in pages on the games, can often be used also on their biography pages. For Resident Evil Devs, Hideki Kamiya and Shinji Mikami could probably be both brought to good status. Harizotoh9 (talk) 19:35, 4 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@Harizotoh9: Yes that is true. Are you asking for my assistance? I prefer not to edit biographies, I stick mainly with game/series articles. Also I'm embarking on a wikibreak soon, so sorry I won't be able to help. TarkusABtalk23:51, 4 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@TheJoebro64: Looks good, mind if I make some edits? One thing I noticed is how there is a pic of the SCD in Re-releases, but that system was the original release. Maybe move the fourth mini paragraph in development under "Re-Releases" and re-title the section "Release" TarkusABtalk20:37, 7 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@TheJoebro64: OK I'm done for now. Lead needs work...it's a little short for the length of the article and it's missing some key points like how it was being developed at the same time as Sonic 2, and no mention of Amy or Metal Sonic. Probably best to wait until you finish the rest of the article to write the lead anyway. Looks pretty good though, nice job! :) TarkusABtalk23:31, 7 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah, you can add yourself. As a matter of fact, I was actually going to ask you if you wanted me to add your name as a nominator! JOEBRO6422:38, 1 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Heya Tarkus. Just wanted to mention I left some notes in Talk:Night Trap discussing my edits in the summary section, in the spirit of WP:BRD. Wanted to assure you I wasn't trying to cause any harm there, but rather to adhere to what I remembered the general standards being for excess information in the summary. — KieferSkunk (talk) — 19:20, 3 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Didn't you like the article at all? I see what you mean about gameplay section, will try and put some thought about writing that, but because of the age of the game and a few issues with the Atari Lynx not doing so well it might be hard for total completion, but any suggestions you have to bring it up to a good standard please tell me on my talk page, cheers. Govvy (talk) 09:24, 22 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Blimey, I got back home from work, realised you completely changed the article! You obviously didn't like what I had done! Govvy (talk) 17:09, 22 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@Govvy: See the note I left on your talk page as requested. I took the time and made a few changes already. The biggest problem was the Missions and Pilots sections. I removed them because they were excessive fictional details (See WP:GAMECRUFT). TarkusABtalk17:31, 22 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]
It was a my own write of what was in the manual so it wasn't copyvio, I am not sure how that was excessive. Also what was interesting, I noticed a blog post that rather liked it and quoted it. Govvy (talk) 20:16, 22 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]
@Govvy: Even if it wasn't copyvio, the missions and pilots lacked coverage in secondary sources (like reviews), which would mean the write up was excessive and undue per WP:GAMECRUFT #5. Also the write up was written very poorly and unencyclopedic, for example: "But you know one thing, there are no innocent civilians here. So destroy everything!" It's written like the back of a box, or in other words, like a promotion (see WP:PROMO). This presents WP:NPOV issues. You can disagree with me and revert the edits, but the article will never pass any peer review in that state. TarkusABtalk20:39, 22 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]
