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(I just remembered all the spoiler-filled usernames that floated around prior to Reach's release. Does "allofnobleteamdies" ring a bell?) |
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==Guidelines== | ==Guidelines== | ||
*The Spoiler Policy dictates the exclusion of plot information from campaigns, novels, and other major sources of canon, but not multiplayer. ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | *The Spoiler Policy dictates the exclusion of plot information from campaigns, novels, and other major sources of canon, but not multiplayer. ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', for example, would be considered a special circumstance as the campaign, Firefight, and multiplayer modes share map geometry. | ||
*No spoiler content whatsoever will be allowed on ''Halopedia'' until the day of the '''official launch''' for a '''major release''' (''i.e.'' games, films, and novels) in '''North America''', '''Europe''', or '''Australia'''. However, this excludes official information released by 343 Industries and Microsoft | *No spoiler content whatsoever will be allowed on ''Halopedia'' until the day of the '''official launch''' for a '''major release''' (''i.e.'' games, films, and novels) in '''North America''', '''Europe''', or '''Australia'''. However, this excludes official information released by 343 Industries and Microsoft Studios. | ||
**It should be noted that the Spoilers Policy allows content released officially and <u>directly</u> from the developers and publishers, but restricts official press even if the source is reputable and valid. Leaks, such as cutscenes or gameplay from bootlegged discs, ''are not allowed under any circumstances''. | **It should be noted that the Spoilers Policy allows content released officially and <u>directly</u> from the developers and publishers, but restricts official press even if the source is reputable and valid. Leaks, such as cutscenes or gameplay from bootlegged discs, ''are not allowed under any circumstances''. | ||
**Usernames featuring spoilers, such as "Character X dies", are not acceptable. Users in question will be required to submit a new, appropriate name. | **Usernames featuring spoilers, such as "Character X dies", are not acceptable. Users in question will be required to submit a new, appropriate name upon notification. | ||
*Starting from the launch date to a month's time in advance, the [[Template:HideSpoilers|hide spoiler template]] will be used for those who still haven't had a chance to purchase the product; Those who have bought the product will be able to freely edit the wiki, albeit following the restrictions listed above. | *Starting from the launch date to a month's time in advance, the [[Template:HideSpoilers|hide spoiler template]] will be used for those who still haven't had a chance to purchase the product; Those who have bought the product will be able to freely edit the wiki, albeit following the restrictions listed above. | ||
*Information officially released by 343 Industries and other ''Halo'' developers before the release date will still be accepted. | *Information officially released by 343 Industries and other ''Halo'' developers before the release date will still be accepted. | ||