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Things '''NOT''' to do: | Things '''NOT''' to do: | ||
* | * Do not create multiple copies of the same character, unless there is a valid reason | ||
* | * Do not create multiple character entries for alternate spellings, use the "add name" feature to do this. | ||
* Do not add excessive alternate spellings or names | ** Do not add excessive alternate spellings or names | ||
* Do not convert text credits of superficial, inconsequential characters into full character entries; see the [[Content:Characters#Text credit character entries|Text credit character entries]] section below | |||
==Cast info sources== | ==Cast info sources== | ||
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* '''Additional character data sources''' may be cited in the comment to the mod field. | * '''Additional character data sources''' may be cited in the comment to the mod field. | ||
==Text credit character entries== | |||
Text credits are used for character appearances when either: | |||
# '''There is <u>insufficient data</u> available to create a full character entry'''. Common missing data includes, but is not limited to: no assigned proper name (i.e. only a "generic" name is given, see examples below), character image, episode appearance data, etc. | |||
# '''A character is clearly a superficial and/or inconsequential <u>background character with a "generic" name</u>'''. These characters typically appear in less than 10% of all episodes in the series (e.g. 5 episodes in a 52 episode series), all of which are very short (e.g. less than 1 minute per appearance). | |||
## As a general rule of thumb, only create full character entries for "true" characters, and not "background" characters. | |||
## Background characters typically have "generic" names. Common examples include: "Boy A", "Woman C", "Nurse #1", "Student C", "Goddess B", "Police Officer", "Old Lady", "Gentleman", "Witch", "Shopkeeper", "Priestess", "Receptionist", etc. | |||
## An exception may apply if the background character is consistently recurring, suggesting their importance is more than superficial and/or inconsequential. | |||
When adding text credits, please use one of the following templates: | |||
# "English (Kanji (Romaji))": the preferred format if you know all 3 | |||
# "English (Kanji)": if you are not sure of the transcription | |||
# "Romaji (Kanji)": if you are not sure of the translation | |||
# "Kanji": if only the kanji is known | |||
==Character Guises== | ==Character Guises== | ||
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* '''Major''' changes to character design, such as those tied to a change of character design'''''er''''' in a reboot series, justify new guises. This does not include SD designs, which are treated separately (see below). | * '''Major''' changes to character design, such as those tied to a change of character design'''''er''''' in a reboot series, justify new guises. This does not include SD designs, which are treated separately (see below). | ||
* '''Major''' aging (baby vs child vs adolescent vs adult vs elderly) '''generally''' justifies new guises, but '''not always'''. Unless a mod says otherwise, assume it does. | * '''Major''' aging (baby vs child vs adolescent vs adult vs elderly) '''generally''' justifies new guises, but '''not always'''. Unless a mod says otherwise, assume it does. | ||
* Multiple '''player character variants''' featured in some video games (e.g. [https://anidb.net/ch85954 Fujimaru Ritsuka] and his female counterpart also named [https://anidb.net/ch114423 Fujimaru Ritsuka], [https://anidb.net/ch83929 Gran] and his female counterpart named [https://anidb.net/ch88685 Djeeta]) may be featured in anime. Those multiple counterparts should be linked together via guises. | |||
* Disguises that involve taking on a different identity, such as those of magical girls, '''generally''' justify new guises, but '''not always'''. Unless a mod says otherwise, assume they do. A noteworthy exception is [https://anidb.net/ch1283 Kinomoto Sakura], who does not receive guises for each of her countless changes in magical girl wardrobe. | * Disguises that involve taking on a different identity, such as those of magical girls, '''generally''' justify new guises, but '''not always'''. Unless a mod says otherwise, assume they do. A noteworthy exception is [https://anidb.net/ch1283 Kinomoto Sakura], who does not receive guises for each of her countless changes in magical girl wardrobe. | ||
* Super deformed (SD or "chibi") guises should only be added when they have '''significance'''. A short special self-parody episode or a few short regular-episode scenes featuring SD designs '''do not''' justify SD guises, but an entire self-parody show with SD guises probably does. Assume they shouldn't be added and always contact a mod before adding any. | * Super deformed (SD or "chibi") guises should only be added when they have '''significance'''. A short special self-parody episode or a few short regular-episode scenes featuring SD designs '''do not''' justify SD guises, but an entire self-parody show with SD guises probably does. Assume they shouldn't be added and always contact a mod before adding any. | ||
* Major shifts in personality and relations '''may''', but '''generally won't''', justify new guises. '''Always''' contact a mod '''before even considering''' adding any. Be advised that, unless you have a '''very''' good case for adding the guise, it will be shot down. | * Major shifts in personality and relations '''may''', but '''generally won't''', justify new guises. '''Always''' contact a mod '''before even considering''' adding any. Be advised that, unless you have a '''very''' good case for adding the guise, it will be shot down. This includes versions of characters across parallel universes. | ||
* '''Minor''' changes such as one or two tags no longer being valid as a result of a plot event or very minor design changes '''will never''' justify new guises. The same applies to minor incidental, event-based, or otherwise situational occurrences of '''little impact''', especially if they are not even enough to justify applying the relevant tags, if any. That also applies to any and all '''wardrobe changes''', unless covered by any of the preceding rules. Don't bother with any of those. | * '''Minor''' changes such as one or two tags no longer being valid as a result of a plot event or very minor design changes '''will never''' justify new guises. The same applies to minor incidental, event-based, or otherwise situational occurrences of '''little impact''', especially if they are not even enough to justify applying the relevant tags, if any. That also applies to any and all '''wardrobe changes''', unless covered by any of the preceding rules. Don't bother with any of those. | ||