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<div id=tech>For technical reasons, the name of the new IDW ''Star Trek''/''Doctor Who'' crossover must be ''[[Assimilation²]]''. This is the closest we can come to the intent of the [[indicia]]. | <div id=tech>For technical reasons, the name of the new IDW ''Star Trek''/''Doctor Who'' crossover '''must''' be ''[[Assimilation²]]''. This is the closest we can come to the intent of the [[indicia]]. | ||
We cannot use the full cover or indicia names, which appear to be something like ''Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation²''. | We cannot use the full cover or indicia names, which appear to be something like ''Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation²''. | ||
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We also want our name to be in harmony with our friends at [[w:c:memorybeta]], since they are the major wiki covering it from the ''Star Trek'' side. Their article name essentially guides ours, since they don't have restrictions on when they can start an article, and we are bound by [[T:OFF REL]]. | We also want our name to be in harmony with our friends at [[w:c:memorybeta]], since they are the major wiki covering it from the ''Star Trek'' side. Their article name essentially guides ours, since they don't have restrictions on when they can start an article, and we are bound by [[T:OFF REL]]. | ||
In other words, because their article is | In other words, because their article is ''{{mb|Assimilation²}}'', that's what our name should be for the simplest operation of templates. | ||
'''''[[Assimilation²]]'' will be open for business on 30 May 2012 at 1300 UTC.''' There is no need to preserve the past attempt at creating the article, since it was deleted at a very early stage. It has two sentences, I believe, neither of which will be relevant after the release date of the comic. | '''''[[Assimilation²]]'' will be open for business on 30 May 2012 at 1300 UTC.''' There is no need to preserve the past attempt at creating the article, since it was deleted at a very early stage. It has two sentences, I believe, neither of which will be relevant after the release date of the comic. | ||
(The page [[Assimilation2]] will exist on 30 May as a redirect for those who cannot easily produce a superscripted 2.) | |||
==Assimilation-warranted templates== | ==Assimilation-warranted templates== | ||
Please be advised that I've also created {{tlx|mb}} for easy inline linking to memory beta, and {{tlx|mbx}} for easy linking in "external links" sections. | Please be advised that I've also created {{tlx|mb}} for easy inline linking to memory beta, and {{tlx|mbx}} for easy linking in "external links" sections. | ||
== Why Memory ''Beta''? == | == Why Memory ''Beta''? == | ||
Those unfamiliar with the organisation of ''Star Trek'' wikis at Wikia may wonder why we're giving priority to Memory Beta instead of Memory Alpha. This is because of the scopes of the two wkis. Memory Alpha views only the TV series and movies as canon, so they will only be covering this publishing event as merchandise. Memory Beta's approach to canon is much more like ours. They see this as valid ''because it is licensed''. Therefore their coverage is going to be much more extensive. | Those unfamiliar with the organisation of ''Star Trek'' wikis at Wikia may wonder why we're giving priority to Memory Beta instead of Memory Alpha. This is because of the scopes of the two wkis. Memory Alpha views only the TV series and movies as canon, so they will only be covering this publishing event as merchandise. Memory Beta's approach to canon is much more like ours. They see this as valid ''because it is licensed''. Therefore their coverage is going to be much more extensive. | ||
Nevertheless, I went ahead and created {{tlx|ma}} and {{tlx|max}} just to satisfy the completist in me. | |||
{{user:CzechOut/Sig}} <span style="{{User:CzechOut/TimeFormat}}">22:44: Tue 22 May 2012 </span> | {{user:CzechOut/Sig}} <span style="{{User:CzechOut/TimeFormat}}">22:44: Tue 22 May 2012 </span> | ||
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Revision as of 00:23, 23 May 2012
If this thread's title doesn't specify it's spoilery, don't bring any up.
We cannot use the full cover or indicia names, which appear to be something like Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation².
We also want our name to be in harmony with our friends at w:c:memorybeta, since they are the major wiki covering it from the Star Trek side. Their article name essentially guides ours, since they don't have restrictions on when they can start an article, and we are bound by T:OFF REL.
In other words, because their article is Assimilation², that's what our name should be for the simplest operation of templates.
Assimilation² will be open for business on 30 May 2012 at 1300 UTC. There is no need to preserve the past attempt at creating the article, since it was deleted at a very early stage. It has two sentences, I believe, neither of which will be relevant after the release date of the comic.
(The page Assimilation2 will exist on 30 May as a redirect for those who cannot easily produce a superscripted 2.)
Assimilation-warranted templates
Please be advised that I've also created {{mb}} for easy inline linking to memory beta, and {{mbx}} for easy linking in "external links" sections.
Why Memory Beta?
Those unfamiliar with the organisation of Star Trek wikis at Wikia may wonder why we're giving priority to Memory Beta instead of Memory Alpha. This is because of the scopes of the two wkis. Memory Alpha views only the TV series and movies as canon, so they will only be covering this publishing event as merchandise. Memory Beta's approach to canon is much more like ours. They see this as valid because it is licensed. Therefore their coverage is going to be much more extensive.
Nevertheless, I went ahead and created {{ma}} and {{max}} just to satisfy the completist in me.
czechout<staff /> ☎ ✍ <span style="">22:44: Tue 22 May 2012
