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→‎Relations: deprecating the Character type, and further explaining when Other should be used

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 ; Alternative Setting : Same characters, different universe/world/reality/timeline.
 ; Alternative Version : Same setting, same characters, story is told differently.
-; Character : Shares one or more characters, story is unrelated.
+; Character : '''DEPRECATED, use the "Other" relation instead.  For existing "Character" relation entries, they should be migrated to "Other" as well.''' - Shares one or more characters, story is unrelated.
 ; Side Story : Takes place sometime during the parent storyline.
-; Parent Story : ...
+; Parent Story : The main storyline where the side story occurs.
 ; Summary : Summarizes full story, may include additional content.
 ; Full Story : Full version of the summarized story.
-; Other : Unspecified relation.
+; Other : Used where there is a "weak" relation.
+: 1. Shares one or more characters, story is unrelated. Common examples include:
+:: a) Crossover works, such as {{short|a6432|Lupin Sansei vs Meitantei Conan}}
+:: b) Parody works, such as {{short|https://anidb.net/a8102|Carnival Phantasm}}
+: When the relation type is unknown, for example when an anime is newly announced, Other is also used as a placeholder.
 On an [[animeentries|anime entry]] you can click the "Relations" link at the bottom of the page in order to add new relations to other anime. You will be taken to the "Add Relation" page.