Talk:Marines
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Frontiersmen and Marines
I just noticed that we don't have a page for the playable Marine character (with stats and abilities, like Kharaa lifeforms). Is it possible to separate "Marine" from "Frontiersmen" with the latter leading to the main page?--PsiWarp 03:47, 3 March 2012 (UTC)
I agree individual marines should have their own article but just to prevent confusion, we should rename this article to Frontiersmen, as its technically more accurate; referring to the actual military force that is responsible for fighting the Kharaa. --Heroman117 12:50, 5 March 2012 (UTC)
Indeed. Is there's a function for renaming pages or is copy-pasting required? I think the discussion page would have to be moved as well to keep coherence--PsiWarp 18:16, 5 March 2012 (UTC)
Went ahead and copy pasted the article, and for now it seems like there are no issues. Sorry if this was unnecessary, but i wasn't sure if there was another more elegant solution. --Heroman117 06:00, 7 March 2012 (UTC)
- Marines are all the same, they don't have special abilities. What you have is different weapons and equipment.
- PaiSand 23:32, 7 March 2012 (UTC)
Welder in Support Section
What about putting the Welder in the support unit section. I assume it can be used as a weapon (like NS1), but that's not its main role. The MAC is the same way. It can attack, but I wouldn't call it a weapon. Quovatis 16:07, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
- That's true, it's main purpose is repair and support; I just put it there because of in-game order of the Buy Menu. I suppose the Mine can also be moved, too.--PsiWarp 20:35, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
On second thought, I moved the Mine and Welder next to the Jetpack and Exosuit, which are Marine equipment and separates them with support stuff (for Marine Commander)--PsiWarp 20:42, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
Frontiersmen Pages Streamlining
Alrighty, finally got around to reorganizing the game content. Some TBA stuff like Welder and Mine models will need images later on, no doubt. Next to do is streamlining the actual content pages themselves!--PsiWarp 08:18, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
Ah the page looks so much nicer now, and isn't as unnecessarily long like it used to be. Now what i think is important is to buff up all the articles for the individual weapons and equipment. Things are coming along quite nicely :P--Heroman117 09:09, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
Background for Main Page
Just like with the Alien lifeforms, may i add background lore to this page as well? I am asking in advance because there is quite a lot of lore involved with the TSA organization and i wouldn't want to flood the page with non-vital information. I'll abridge the information if it is too long, but just wanted to get your guys opinions before i go ahead with it.--Heroman117 15:21, 8 February 2012 (UTC)
- Perhaps do a first pass on it, since we can always modify and simplify it later. As long as we have a picture or two (TSA logo?) to ease the eyes from the wall of text, it's a welcome addition for me :)--PsiWarp 18:20, 8 February 2012 (UTC)
- If it's too long, we can just make a separate page and use an abridged version here, like regular wikipedia articles. But yeah, have a go at it, as we can always change and improve it. Quovatis 18:23, 8 February 2012 (UTC)
Alright, i've gone ahead and added all relevant background information, and upon retrospect, isn't quite as prolonged as i thought it would be. I kept the more crucial information first, and also revised the introductory paragraph to sound a little more professional. I really only expect people who want to learn all about NS's lore would be distracted by it, and that is in a good way. You guys have any problems with it? cause as it is i think its good.--Heroman117 05:03, 9 February 2012 (UTC)
- Probably need to use references when you copy/paste stuff verbatim. Quovatis 16:22, 9 February 2012 (UTC)
- Got it. I have the feeling that the weapons and strcutures could be better organized, instead of all having their own line, have rows and columns along the lines of the alien lifeforms, except without quite as large icons. --Heroman117 04:14, 10 February 2012 (UTC)
Frontiersmen Overview
Hey I was thinking this page could have an overview of the Frontiersman (game lore), the fact they work for the TSA and their mission/goals etc. -steppin'razor
- is the idea, but we need more info from UWE about this. And right now they are focused on finish the game.
- PaiSand 03:13, 16 October 2009 (UTC)
Change this
- Command Facility
- Command Center
This are Command Station upgrades, not separated buildings. Please move this to the CC page and write down in there all the info, there is no need to have separated pages for each upgrade.
- Advanced Armory
Same as above.
PaiSand 05:26, 3 December 2010 (UTC)
Woops, good point. Guess I got a bit carried away there.
ScardyBob 05:46, 3 December 2010 (UTC)
- No problem ;)
- We all did something like that and we learn from it.
- Anyway, GREAT JOB!!!
- PaiSand
How do I edit
The nav bar at the bottom of the marine/alien pages? There are a few structures and weapons missing that I'd like to add to it.
ScardyBob 4 December 2010
- When you edit the page you can see at the bottom {{MarinesNav}} template which calls {{MarinesTabbedNav}} template.
- That is the navigation for Marines, as an included Template.
- If you look down on the edit page you can see all the Templates on the page. Look for Template:MarinesTabbedNav and follow that link.
- Now edit the MarinesTabbedNav template and add the necessary information following the current layout (in HTML + wiki)
- Before saving make sure you Preview it so you can see if it works as it should be, then save it.
- PaiSand 22:33, 4 December 2010 (UTC)
Power Node
Should the Power Node also be linked from the structures section on the Marines page? It's basically a Marine Structure... --Kouji San 21:48, 6 May 2011 (UTC)
