Talk:.hack (video game series)

message: Yay, now I can add plot citations because all the cutscene videos are online http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=144548901691&v=app_2392950137! Thanks darrkzero1. Axem Titanium (talk) 15:51, 29 June 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: Also thanks Topher, for doing a Let's Play which provided some key refs. http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=460841 Axem Titanium (talk) 11:16, 2 July 2010 (UTC)
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message: Why does this article use the infobox for an individual game instead of for a series? Perhaps it fits better this way, and I'm not demanding it be changed. I'm just wondering. Tezero (talk) 03:16, 29 July 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: The series template doesn't have a lot of relevant parameters such as ratings because they're inappropriate for series articles. However, this is basically one game in four parts so I thought the regular vg infobox was more appropriate. Axem Titanium (talk) 10:54, 29 July 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Infobox style 

message: The lead image of an article is meant to represent the article as a whole. An image of the box art of one of the games within the series does not do that. As such, the image of the logo is significantly more useful, even aside from the NFC issue. As for the NFC issue, we have a question of two images, both of which sufficiently serve the purpose of representing the series as a whole. One of them is free. Therefore, the free one should be used. The question of whether a cast picture is needed is not actually relevant, as it is not the job of the lead image to display the cast anyways. J Milburn (talk) 13:05, 11 December 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: Firstly, could you please use indentation so we could keep track of the discussion. In response to your various points, the fact other crap exists is irrelevant. I don't understand what "this is only part 1 of the RPG as it says on the cover, and the NFCC doesn't say anything that is against a portion of the series in fact they say if it's sufficient, than an image of the whole isn't necessary (basically saying a portion is acceptable)" means, could you please rephrase? Yes, perhaps it does cover the entire multimedia series- in the same way, the logo used by a town police department may be the logo used by that entire county's police department- it doesn't stop it being the logo used by that town. It would not be misleading, it is still representative; it is not our place to say what should be and shouldn't be the logo, only what is. And I don't really see how the fact the logo is on the cover is relevant- that doesn't give the cover any of the advantages of the logo (it still represents only part of the series, it still is non-free, etc). J Milburn (talk) 13:37, 11 December 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: again, although non-free is always more preferable, there are always time when it can't be helped. As for WP:OTHERSTUFF, that's used more when one argues if an article should be kept, merge or deleted. NFCC 3B n entire work is not used if a portion will suffice, i also think #2 of the NFCC can be used on here but not entirely sure i read it correctly. For your example, i don't think it fits the given situation the way you are suggesting. if police logo covers the entire country, and there is a town that uses that logo for their police department, then that would mean they are one in the same. Usually, there are distinctions between the town's police force and the country's police force. A good example that i can think of is The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages that uses one boxart of the duo. i think the same can apply here Bread Ninja (talk) 13:52, 11 December 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: The "other crap exists" argument is simply that the fact one article does something in a certain way, does not mean that another article should, for the simple reason that it's possible the other article gets it wrong. NFCC 3B seems to suggest the logo would be sufficient- why are we using the entire cover when the logo would suffice? As I have argued, it may even seem that a cover is not sufficient alone (while the same argument does not apply to the logo). The fact that the same logo is used does not mean that two things are the same- compare, for example, Pittsburgh Panthers football and Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball. They are clearly part of the same whole (as is the case here- they are all part of the same overriding .hack franchise) but they are clearly different in and of themselves. They do, however, use the same logo, and both articles display the logo prominently. The article you link is about two games that are closely tied and are covered in the same article- more like the Pokémon example already discussed than this case, which is about several games loosly linked which are covered independently. J Milburn (talk) 14:10, 11 December 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: ok you're highly inconsistent with this comment. you suggest that the logo is a portion, yet sufficient, but you state the cover isn't sufficient due to it not covering he entire series? Again, i dont think that's a problem. Pittsburg panther football has a football helmet, suggesting it is football while the basketball simply has the logo. Again, this is an example supporting my comment a few post a go when i said the cover has the logo in it. And you also argued that the two games are closely tied and covered in the same article. So what do you call this article? does this article not do the exact same thing?Bread Ninja (talk) 14:16, 11 December 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: No inconsistency at all. The logo is a portion of the cover, yet represents the entire series so is sufficient. The cover is a portion of the several available covers, yet represents only one game in the series, so is insufficient to represent the series as a whole. There is no inconsistency there. I don't see the relevance of the helmet being there- that doesn't change the fact that the two are different things both represented by the same logo. I was refuting your assertion that if two entities used the same logo, "then that would mean they are one in the same". And no, this is an article about a series, not an article about two closely tied games. By comparison, we have an article on the Pokémon video game series (which, as it happens, leads with a logo) and the two first games in that series- two intrinsically linked titles (which, as it happens, leads with a single cover). J Milburn (talk) 14:22, 11 December 2010 (UTC)

text: And what I have repeatedly demonstrated is that it doesn't matter whether the logo differentiates it from the other game series, it's still the logo of this series as well. In the example I gave above, you've found yourself caught up about the helmet. The logo would be there whether the helmet was or not, as that is still the logo of the team. The fact that the logo in this case is also the logo of other things does not stop it being the logo used to represent this franchise. J Milburn (talk) 14:56, 11 December 2010 (UTC)

text: It's non-free. Non-free images should be used as a last resort, when there is no way free media can do the job, and when the job is absolutely necessary. Your claim that "so far, i dont see much "against" the cover, only "support" for the logo over the cover" serves to illustrate that you have missed the point. J Milburn (talk) 15:09, 11 December 2010 (UTC)

text: Sorry, what are you suggesting here? I'm not following. J Milburn (talk) 15:17, 11 December 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: find a free content image specifically for this video game series, or keep the cover until the image of the characters can be added.Bread Ninja (talk) 15:19, 11 December 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: The logo currently used is for this series. The fact that it is also used for other series does not change that fact, as has been said... J Milburn (talk) 15:29, 11 December 2010 (UTC)

text: I know you said specifically, but the fact that logo is not specific to this series and, in fact, covers various series (and media) is irrelevant. It doesn't stop it being the logo of this series. It is still, by no means, clear what purpose the cover would serve if it was used in addition to the logo. J Milburn (talk) 15:35, 11 December 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: i'm still in favor of the cover though, simply for one aspect the article doesn't have and wont have if the image was removed.Bread Ninja (talk) 15:37, 11 December 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: Look, you're just asserting your opinion here, you're not actually providing any arguments. What does the cover show that so urgently needs to be shown? J Milburn (talk) 15:48, 11 December 2010 (UTC)

text: This isn't a matter of finding the most popular opinion. The main characters are already shown on the screenshot, which is more than enough. J Milburn (talk) 15:57, 11 December 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: i dont tihnk you even played the game. there are far more. which basically explains why the series is called dot hack.Bread Ninja (talk) 15:58, 11 December 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: I haven't played it, I was going off what is said in the article about them being the main characters. In any case, if there is justification for an image of the main characters (which I doubt) it is not the role of the lead image to show that. J Milburn (talk) 16:06, 11 December 2010 (UTC)

text: I'm sorry, I don't understand what you are saying. All non-free images are subject to the NFCC, whether they are covers or not. J Milburn (talk) 16:13, 11 December 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: The debate as to whether we need an image to illustrate the characters could be had, but, ultimately, is irrelevant, as the screenshot already shows the main protagonists. What does "I've tried the whole "lead images shouldn't illustrate characacters for the page" reaasoning, and it didn't work" mean? I really am not following. J Milburn (talk) 16:56, 11 December 2010 (UTC)

text: Those are the three listed as the main characters, and the fact it's a screenshot represents them as what they are... The fact I have never played the game means I can view the article with unbiased eyes, and, in any case, if there's a problem of unfamiliarity here, it is your unfamiliarity with our NFCC. I don't really care what you used to believe; the lead image isn't there to illustrate the characters, whether you used to believe it was or wasn't or whatever. J Milburn (talk) 14:48, 12 December 2010 (UTC)

text: Look, throwing abuse my way is not going to help matters. I know nothing about this video game- I do, however, know plenty about our NFC policies and guidelines. First of all, you are making the unwarranted assumption that we "OMG MUST HAVE A PICTURE OF THE CHARACTERS", and, secondly, you're ignoring the fact that we already have. As someone with no assumptions about the subject, I can tell you that it is not clear from the article that we need character pictures. Your rejection of the one we already have is also strange- What do we need then? Full body shots? I've some experience with video game articles, yes. It is, by contrast, beyond the point of me wondering about your experience with NFC- it's clear you simply don't have any. I'm really growing weary of this "debate". J Milburn (talk) 19:48, 12 December 2010 (UTC)

text: Could you please read your comments through before posting them? They're very difficult to read. I'm really sick of this discussion, I have better things to do. You have repeatedly shown that you do not understand the NFCC or their point, and, if I understand correctly, you're still insisting that they do not apply; I can assure you that they do. The cover is not warranted, we can and should use the logo; if you can't understand why, sorry, but perhaps it would be best to just take my word for it. I don't think there's much more that can be said here. J Milburn (talk) 20:34, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: If i dont think it does, it's probably because it's highly subjective than absolute. And i'm sorry but i just can't "take your word for it". And saying that is saying "i dont know what to say". And trust, you saying you're sure, does not make me any more reassuring about this at all. Again, what does it fail? i know the NFC purpose, and the NFCC purpose, but i dont see where it breaks the rules in the NFCC.Bread Ninja (talk) 20:38, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: We have a free alternative. The logo. Further, it is not absolutely necessary- it shows nothing that must be shown. You keep asking me what's wrong with it- that's not how the NFCC work; it's up to you to show me what's right about it. J Milburn (talk) 20:50, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: It contains characters, cover, and various other things that help distinguish the multimedia franchise from the Playstation 2 video game series. Legend of Zelda games example as stated before, i still believe is valid considering, although one is a series and the other is a set, the .hack games were more or less released in a similar fashion and each .hack series game were developed around the same time, i would say cover is suitable (whether series or set)due to it being more than enough suffiency.Bread Ninja (talk) 21:03, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: All of that ignores the fact that we have a free logo which equally serves to identify the series. J Milburn (talk) 21:06, 12 December 2010 (UTC)

text: The cover may well "have more", but the lead image needs to be something that serves to identify and represent the article as a whole. The logo does that, and is free. J Milburn (talk) 21:11, 12 December 2010 (UTC)

text: Yes, you're arguing that the cover serves as the same job as the logo. We have a cover and a logo, both serving to identify, and we need to choose one. The logo is free, the cover is not. This isn't difficult... J Milburn (talk) 21:19, 12 December 2010 (UTC)

text: Yes, but the more isn't needed. We need an image for purpose x, we have two images, a free one (which fulfills purpose x) and a non-free one (which fulfills both purpose x and purpose y). We use the free one, as we are looking for an image for purpose x, not y, and free images are always used over non-free ones. This isn't difficult. J Milburn (talk) 21:26, 12 December 2010 (UTC)

text: What are you talking about? Please reread what I said, I don't think you understood... J Milburn (talk) 21:32, 12 December 2010 (UTC)

text: I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. I will try this again. We need an image to identify and represent the subject of the article as a lead image. We have a non-free image and a free image, both serve that purpose. We use the free image, even if the non-free one serves some other random purpose. It's that simple. What you don't understand is beyond me. J Milburn (talk) 22:02, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
replies: text:  it's not a matter of understanding, but accepting as the way you approach it. random, is subjective considering for an RPG video game article, the series is defined more on the characters than the logo it. Plus, like I've said before, the logo is used more for the franchise, not the video game series.75.164.127.77 (talk) 00:26, 13 December 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: The way I approach it is a way consistent with our NFCC- I'm not even clear how you're approaching it any more. You're thrashing out the same arguments; I have already explained why the points you are making are irrelevant. J Milburn (talk) 00:31, 13 December 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: I think it's more into NFC's goal in general than whether it fails NFCC specific. Like I've said, until we find a image of the characters, then we can use the logo so we don't have to worry so much about distinguishing it. I think it's most reasonable for now.Bread Ninja (talk) 00:49, 13 December 2010 (UTC)

text: Uh, you should be using the logo for the series article.  You have a picture of the characters: in the gameplay screen, and you misrepresent the series using the boxart for one game when the logo (free, it appears) is available.  Pretty straight-forward, stick to the logo. --MASEM (t) 15:05, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: Again, must i say the characters aren't suitable to be represented by that gameplay image. and you all know that. you can barely see it. we need an image meant to show the characters. and i'm not talking about a tiny small pic or a huge body shot. just a large group of the main characters. not so hard. and considering we have consensus, i'll drop the logo cover issue. but you're not as straightforward as you may think, you're being vague when it comes to explaining your reasoning.Bread Ninja (talk) 21:39, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
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message: All through the //fragment section any use of the word has an offsite link, even the title, and its not linking to the actual Fragment site. I've reverted these to non-links as its likely a virus trap.
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replies: text: If its a virus trap, you should consider reporting them.陣内Jinnai 06:09, 23 August 2011 (UTC)
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A Game Informer reviewer praised the way it captures the sense of community that a real MMORPG offers. Cheers, Baffle gab1978 (talk) 15:33, 1 April 2013 (UTC)
replies: text: I'm not sure what you're referring to. Game Informer is a video game review and news magazine, not an "online store". It has been vetted as a RS by WP:VG/S. Axem Titanium (talk) 17:43, 1 April 2013 (UTC)
replies: text: If you are refering to gamestop being the publisher, that means nothing. Game informer magazine has already deemed reliable. Plus its not an online store, it has several locatins across america and maybe other countries.Lucia Black (talk) 18:43, 1 April 2013 (UTC)
replies: text: Thanks, but this found via Google search looks like an online store to me. But I'm happy to replace it in the article anyway. Cheers, Baffle gab1978 (talk) 19:26, 1 April 2013 (UTC)
replies: text: I see what the issue is. "Game Informer" is a print magazine for video game reviews and news. "GameStop" is a video game retailer that has an online store. Both entities are owned by the "GameStop Corporation", but there's no evidence that Game Informer reviews are in any way influenced by the parent company to give unreliable review scores to promote sales. I'm not exactly sure why the "store.gameinformer.com" domain exists, but it's a complete mirror of the "www.gamestop.com" domain, so I can understand the confusion. Example. Axem Titanium (talk) 21:02, 1 April 2013 (UTC)
replies: text: Thanks for clarifying that, Axem.  :-) Cheers, Baffle gab1978 (talk) 02:25, 3 April 2013 (UTC)
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