User:Miles.oppenheimer/project/Special Moves and Normal Attacks Project


 * This project is still under development. Leave comments on the sub-talk page.

The Special Moves and Attacks Project is a project on SmashWiki to clean up the articles relating to special moves and other attacks.

Ideal layout - Special Moves
The following is the ideal layout for a special move article:


 * Intro paragraph: Should explain name of move, what games it appears in, who uses the move, general effect. To the left should be any applicable pictures, be they still shots or animated .gif files; see here for more details.
 * Detail of move: Explains more details about the effect of the move, what it's used for (grabbing, recovering, item spawning, etc.), damage percentage. Depending on length, this may be combined into the intro paragraph.
 * Techniques: Any more complicated or famous techniques involving the move should be mentioned individually (such as "Shine Spike," etc.).
 * Origin: Is the move Smash-original, or does it come from somewhere in the character's universe?
 * Template: "Character Name" Special Moves, i.e. Pit Special Moves
 * Categories: All of them should be found in Category:Special Attacks.

Examples

 * Good examples:
 * Inhale: Clear explanations, appropriate pictures.
 * Reflector (Fox): Clear strategy guide and explanation. (Much better written than Reflector.)


 * Bad examples:
 * Megavitamins: Little explanation, no strategies, no picture.
 * Rest: Feels like a trivia section, not written coherently like an article.

Ideal layout - Normal Attacks
The following is the ideal layout for a normal attack article:


 * Intro paragraph: Should detail how to start the type of attack, general uses. Should include a picture of a character performing their version of the attack type.
 * List of moves by character: List the moves as they differ for each character, being sure to give details about graphics, hitboxes, damage percentage. If a character's move changes between games, explain, "In SSBM," etc.
 * Template: Attacks

Examples

 * Good examples:
 * Strong side: Clearly categorizes, gives appropriate detail.
 * Side smash: Includes all three games.


 * Bad examples:
 * Down throw: Minimal detail, no explanation for multiple characters.
 * Ledge/floor recovery: Poor attempt at including multiple attacks on the same article, neither well written.