Template:Quotebox/doc

This is a documentation subpage for Template:Quotebox (see that page for the template itself).
It contains usage information, categories and other content that is not part of the original template page.

Usage

This template is used for the notation of quotations from developers, community reps, and others whose comments might be applicable to a wiki article as well as direct statements from other sources (such as excerpts from the Official Website, or stories posted on the Forums). Quotebox differs from {{Cutscene}} in that Cutscene is used primarily for transcribing cutscenes and other in-game events, whereas Quotebox is primarily for referencing things outside of the game, especially those things that might require a citation.

Here's a copy-and-paste blank version of the template:

{{Quotebox
|type=
|name=
|source=
|date=
|text=
}}

Quotebox uses several parameters:

• name= is an optional parameter and is used to indicate the speaker or poster of the quoted material.
• text= is a required parameter, it is used to supply the actual text of what is being quoted.
• source= is a required parameter, it is used to indicate a link or short description of the source of the quotation.
• date= is an optional parameter, it is used to note the date the quoted material was posted or said by the individual in name.
• type= is an optional parameter, it is used to indicate the type of statement being quoted.
  • If left blank, this parameter defaults to a generic speaker and provides a box with a grey background.
  • If dev is supplied, a developer statement is indicated and the box has a light red background and a matching icon. Additionally, the article will be placed in Category:Developer Quotations.
• nocat= is an optional parameter, it is used to disable automatic categorization. Use as nocat=1.

Example

• This is a good example of proper use of the template. It lists a specific source, a date of posting (though not exact), and the person who wrote the statement. It also illustrates what a developer Quotebox looks like.

{{Quotebox
|type=dev
|name=Joe "Hero 1" Morrissey
|source=the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/game_updates/issue_12/issue_12_the_midnight_hour_and.php Official Website]
|date=circa May 20, 2008
|text=I've been a writer/designer for about 10 years now, starting at Blizzard North working on Diablo II, the expansion and anything else us "Northies" thought was a good idea at the time. From there I went over to Backbone and learned how to roll up my sleeves and get down and dirty in design. I worked on a number of handheld games the highlight of those being Death Jr. 2. About a year ago, my wife and I found out we were going to have our first kid and that meant a couple lifestyle changes needed to occur. The main one being a job much closer to home. I applied at Cryptic Studios and apparently I "interviewed well," a fact Positron is quick to point out anytime that I make his life difficult.
}}

Joe "Hero 1" Morrissey (From the Official Website, circa May 20, 2008)

I've been a writer/designer for about 10 years now, starting at Blizzard North working on Diablo II, the expansion and anything else us "Northies" thought was a good idea at the time. From there I went over to Backbone and learned how to roll up my sleeves and get down and dirty in design. I worked on a number of handheld games the highlight of those being Death Jr. 2. About a year ago, my wife and I found out we were going to have our first kid and that meant a couple lifestyle changes needed to occur. The main one being a job much closer to home. I applied at Cryptic Studios and apparently I "interviewed well," a fact Positron is quick to point out anytime that I make his life difficult.

• This example is a poor example of how to use this template. It does not indicate a specific source or date. However, it shows what a non-developer comment might look like.

{{Quotebox
|name=Non-Developer Dude
|source=someplace
|date=Febuary 30, 2053
|text=This is a fictitious example solely to illustrate the appearance of the template.
}}

Non-Developer Dude (From someplace, Febuary 30, 2053)

This is a fictitious example solely to illustrate the appearance of the template.

See also

• {{Cutscene}}