This page serves as a basic style reference for contributors to bg3.wiki. It is a living document and is expected to receive continual updates.
Contributors should aim to write articles using straightforward, succinct, easily understood language where possible.
General Guidance
General guidance will go here.
Article Names
Guidelines for naming articles vary based on the type of article.
Items
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Characters
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Places
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Other Articles
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Links
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Formatting
Abbreviations
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Capitalization
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Punctuation and Grammar
In most cases, Baldur's Gate 3 follows British English punctuation rules. Aim to consistently employ this punctuation wiki-wide, but don't fuss over correcting article punctuation to conform to a specific style, except that which is quoted directly from the game. Please avoid getting into edit wars.
Quotes
'Single quotes' (
"Double quotes")
Commas
Use Oxford commas (also known as Serial Commas) when listing several items, unless directly quoting game text that omits this comma.
- Clerics, Rogues, and Barbarians (Clerics, Rogues and Barbarians)
Spelling
In most cases, Baldur's Gate 3 follows British English spelling rules. Aim to consistently employ this spelling wiki-wide, particularly when copying text directly from the game, as with item, feature, and spell descriptions.
- Armour (Armor)
- Defence (Defense)
- Colour Spray (Color Spray)
Images
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Placement
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Icons
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Lists
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