Forum:CT Archive/Battle and War MoS-ing, redux

A while back, Thefourdotelipsis proposed these guidelines for the Manual of Style in reference to War and Battle articles. It has been quite a while since his CT was closed, with No Consensus. For what it's worth at least two major War articles follow the proposed format at present.-- Goodwood  ( Alliance Intelligence ) 07:40, 22 January 2009 (UTC)

Battle articles
Battle Articles There are some guidelines for the organization of battle articles within Wookieepedia. Though there is some flexibility, the following sections are typical:
 * 1) History provides an account of the notable events in the battle. The level of detail in this section is up to the individual author. However, a middle ground between succinct and lengthy is generally preferable. It is generally expected that this section will be divided into subsections on lengthy articles, though the appropriate sectioning of this is left to the author. This section will also include the suggested "Prelude" and "Aftermath" sections, or any equivalent with an alternate name.
 * 2) Participants describes the major participants and their involvement in the battle. This should only be used when applicable, and not "forced" when the sources do not provide amply.

Each of these sections may be further subdivided as appropriate.

In favor

 * 1) In favor then, still in favor now.-- Goodwood [[Image:Redstarbird.svg|20px]] ( Alliance Intelligence ) 07:40, 22 January 2009 (UTC)

War articles
War Articles There are some guidelines for the organization of war articles within Wookieepedia. Though there is some flexibility, the following sections are typical:
 * 1) History provides an account of the notable events in the war. The level of detail in this section is up to the individual author. However, a middle ground between succinct and lengthy is generally preferable. It is generally expected that this section will be divided into subsections on lengthy articles, though the appropriate sectioning of this is left to the author. This section will also include the suggested "Prelude" and "Aftermath" sections, or any equivalent with an alternate name.
 * 2) Combatants describes the major combatants and their involvement in the battle. This section should only describe factions, not individuals, and should almost always be applied to an article. The faction should be described in brief, with particular emphasis on their involvement in said war.
 * 3) Key figures describes the major individuals who were involved in the war. This should only be applied when the source allows for it, and should never be "forced" into an article. NOTE: "Key figures" does not mean every single known ranking officer that fought in the war. It should be reserved for the most influential characters, and should describe them, and their participation in the war, in brief.

Each of these sections may be further subdivided as appropriate.

In favor

 * 1) As for Battle articles.-- Goodwood [[Image:Redstarbird.svg|20px]] ( Alliance Intelligence ) 07:40, 22 January 2009 (UTC)

Comments

 * Sadly, this CT garnered a total of three votes per section the last time 'round. Let's see if we can do better. :-) Goodwood  [[Image:Redstarbird.svg|20px]] ( Alliance Intelligence ) 07:40, 22 January 2009 (UTC)