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diff --git a/data/docs/1 b/data/docs/1 new file mode 100644 index 00000000..43bb0a1d --- /dev/null +++ b/data/docs/1 @@ -0,0 +1,125 @@ +:TITLE:Categories +:INC:index + + +:SUB:Elements +<p> + ...own interpretation for now... (Should be documented at some time, too) +</p> + + +:SUB:Gameplay +<p> + This category is used to describe the gameplay or game engine. +</p> +<dl> + <dt>Visual Novel</dt><dd> + All games where the text is overlaid on the background and there is no special + dialog-box fall under this category. Can be abbreviated as VN or NVL. + </dd><dt>Adventure</dt><dd> + This is the opposite of the <i>Visual Novel</i> category: The text is presented + in a special window, usually at the bottom of the screen. In some (rare) cases + a game will switch between both styles, for these games both the <i>Visual Novel</i> + and <i>Adventure</i> categories should be selected. Can be abbreviated as ADV or AVG. + </dd><dt>Action</dt><dd> + This category indicates that the game includes a gameplay that challenges the + player's speed, dexterity and reaction time. Common examples are fighting games, + puzzles that should be solved within a short time limit, and shooter games. + </dd><dt>RPG</dt><dd> + Abbreviation for Role Playing Game. An RPG is a game in which you assume the + role of a character introduced to a vast world to be explored. Games typically + place emphasis on gaining equipment and experience points through fighting enemies + in order to advance through different levels. + </dd><dt>Strategy</dt><dd> + A strategy game is one that challenges the player to think critically in order + to achieve victory. + </dd><dt>Simulation</dt><dd> + A simulation game attempts to recreate aspects of reality and puts the player in + control. + </dd> +</dl> + + +:SUB:Plot +<p> + Indicates the plot type of a game. There are only two options: <i>Branching</i> and + <i>Linear</i>. +</p> +<dl> + <dt>Linear</d><dd> + A game with a linear plot has a static story; it is not possible to get different paths + or endings. Many games in this category do not prompt the player with choices and simply + tell the story as it is. This is, however, not a rule: it is also possible for a game + to provide choises, but they have no influence on the story itself. (e.g. + <a href="/v3">Utawarerumono</a>) + </dd><dt>Branching</dt><dd> + A game with a branching plot has a story whose path is directly affected by choices + made by the player during the game. These different paths are sometimes referred to + as "arcs" when they pertain to the stories of different female characters within a game. + </dd> +</dl> + + +:SUB:Time +<p> + Indicates the time period in which the story has been set. +</p> +<dl> + <dt>Future</dt><dd> + The game is set in a time beyond that of our own. Games may incorperate elements of + future technologies or events yet-to-come. + </dd><dt>Present</dt><dd> + The game is set in the current day. + </dd><dt>Past</dt><dd> + The game is set in a time before our own. Games may or may not adhere to historic fact. + </dd> +</dl> + + +:SUB:Place +<p> + Indicates the place in which the story is told. +</p> +<dl> + <dt>Earth</dt><dd> + The game takes place on our own planet. + </dd><dt>Fantasy World</dt><dd> + The game takes place on another world. The game's environment could be similar + to that of our own with a few significant changes, but it could also be + radically different. + </dd><dt>Space</dt><dd> + The game takes place in the vacuum of space between celestial bodies. For example, + this category can be used to define games where the characters may inhabit + spaceships that journey across the universe. + </dd> +</dl> + + +:SUB:Sexual content +<p> + Indicates the types of sexual content that the game contains. +</p> +<dl> + <dt>Sexual content</dt><dd> + This is a generic category to indicate the presence of any sexual content in the + game. If there is any such content, this category should be selected. + </dd><dt>Bestiality</dt><dd> + Sexual activity between characters and animals.<br /> + <i>No catgirls, I guess?</i> + </dd><dt>Incest</dt><dd> + Sexual activity between members of the same family. Most of the time under the + justification of participants not blood related (step-sister etc.). + </dd><dt>Lolicon</dt><dd> + The usage of female characters with childlike features in sexual situations. + </dd><dt>Shotacon</dt><dd> + The usage of male characters with childlike features in sexual situations. + </dd><dt>Yaoi</dt><dd> + Sexual content depicting activity between males. + </dd><dt>Yuri</dt><dd> + Sexual content depicting activity between females. + </dd><dt>Rape</dt><dd> + Situation in which a character is made to engage in sexual activities against + their will. + </dd> +</dl> + |