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'''Game-Specific Signs''' use 2 spaces, 2 exclamation marks, 1 space, text, 1 space, 2 exclamation marks, 2 spaces | '''Game-Specific Signs''' use 2 spaces, 2 exclamation marks, 1 space, text, 1 space, 2 exclamation marks, 2 spaces | ||
| − | * __!!_MESSAGE BOARD_!!__ | + | * {{Sign|__!!_MESSAGE BOARD_!!__}} |
| − | * __!!_NETWORK PLAN_!!__ | + | * {{Sign| __!!_NETWORK PLAN_!!__}} |
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| − | '' | + | ''(The wiki bullets look really odd when combined with the template. Maybe the padding is the culprit? Without the padding, though, you the orange doesn't extand far enoug past the text, and it looks odd.)'' |
'''Hubs''' use 2 spaces, hubname (BBH or SLH with two-digit number), 1 space, author (slash followed by name) | '''Hubs''' use 2 spaces, hubname (BBH or SLH with two-digit number), 1 space, author (slash followed by name) | ||
| − | + | {{Sign| __BBHxx_/author}} | |
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'''Major Stations''' use 1 space, industry type in all caps, 1 space, optional identifer and 1 space, PICKUP or DROP | '''Major Stations''' use 1 space, industry type in all caps, 1 space, optional identifer and 1 space, PICKUP or DROP | ||
| − | + | {{Sign|_FACTORY_PICKUP}} | |
| − | + | {{Sign|_OIL_NORTH_DROP}} | |
| − | + | {{Sign|_GOODS_MYTOWN_DROP}} | |
'''ICE Terminals''' use 1 space, then a 3-character city identifier, and an optional directional indicator | '''ICE Terminals''' use 1 space, then a 3-character city identifier, and an optional directional indicator | ||
| − | + | {{Sign|_DNW}} | |
| − | + | {{Sign|_CRF NORTH}} | |
'''Minor Stations''' can optionally use a prefix to group them together (no leading spaces), or a suffix to indicate cargo type, and are typically mixed-case | '''Minor Stations''' can optionally use a prefix to group them together (no leading spaces), or a suffix to indicate cargo type, and are typically mixed-case | ||
| − | + | {{Sign|Author:StationName}} | |
| − | + | {{Sign|SL##:StationName}} | |
| − | + | {{Sign|Fruntleigh_North_Livestock}} | |
Revision as of 15:59, 18 September 2008
This article is a reference to the different types of communication expected to be used in coop server games.
Communication is not restricted to only the IRC and in-game chat, but through the proper use of signs, station names, and other in-game tools, players can convey information to each other. Using the formats displayed below will ensure that players can easily find information they need and that we are all consistent in our communication.
Sign List
The sign list displays an alphabetical list of all the signs in the game. To ensure that important signs are placed at the top of the list, it is common to add spaces at the front of the sign. These spaces cause the sign to float to the top of the list (spaces are alphabetically before "A").
The following conventions should be used when placing signs in coop games:
Notes:
- to improve readability on the wiki, underscore characters ("_") are used in place of spaces. Be sure to use spaces when making the actual sign.
- trailing spaces are optional, but help make the sign symmetrical
Game-Specific Signs use 2 spaces, 2 exclamation marks, 1 space, text, 1 space, 2 exclamation marks, 2 spaces
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__!!_MESSAGE BOARD_!!__ -
__!!_NETWORK PLAN_!!__
(The wiki bullets look really odd when combined with the template. Maybe the padding is the culprit? Without the padding, though, you the orange doesn't extand far enoug past the text, and it looks odd.)
Hubs use 2 spaces, hubname (BBH or SLH with two-digit number), 1 space, author (slash followed by name)
| __BBHxx_/author |
| __SLHxx_/author |
Other signs:
- Todo Signs should use .... (need notation for this. Possibly prefix with "_+")
- Problem Detection Signs should use 1 space, exclamation mark, description of error. Sometimes the error might just point out something bad, lik _!BAD or _!needs balancer. Something is considered to be bad, if it is not following building guidelines as posted throughout the Wiki. Other signs might have a simple description followed by several other signs explaining what is wrong or how it can be fixed.
Station Names
All major stations should be named using a specific format. Major stations include the stations marked on the plan as drop/pickup stations, as well as major transfer stations (like pax ICE terminals). Other stations (like primary industries) can optionally use a prefix to assist in sorting.
Major Stations use 1 space, industry type in all caps, 1 space, optional identifer and 1 space, PICKUP or DROP
| _FACTORY_PICKUP |
| _OIL_NORTH_DROP |
| _GOODS_MYTOWN_DROP |
ICE Terminals use 1 space, then a 3-character city identifier, and an optional directional indicator
| _DNW |
| _CRF NORTH |
Minor Stations can optionally use a prefix to group them together (no leading spaces), or a suffix to indicate cargo type, and are typically mixed-case
| Author:StationName |
| SL##:StationName |
| Fruntleigh_North_Livestock |
Train Groups
Trains may be grouped according to cargo type, route (especially with ICE), or other criteria. The group names should be self-explanatory. When cloning a train, the new train will belong to the same group as the one it was cloned from.
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