OXP Levelindicators - Revision history

Cholmondely: Added comparisons with Smiv's system

2023-12-17T17:47:49Z

Added comparisons with Smiv's system

Cholmondely: /* Mix and match: */ Oops!

2021-12-07T16:01:55Z

‎Mix and match:: Oops!

Cholmondely: /* Mix and match: */ Added note on disfunctionality

2021-12-07T16:01:20Z

‎Mix and match:: Added note on disfunctionality

Cholmondely: Sorted out level indicators. Now I need to go through all the wiki examples!!

2021-11-11T13:26:11Z

Sorted out level indicators. Now I need to go through all the wiki examples!!

Cholmondely: /* Links */ OOps!

2021-02-10T23:14:29Z

‎Links: OOps!

Cholmondely: Added links

2021-02-10T23:13:48Z

Added links

Cholmondely: /* Difficulty ratings */ Emphasis & typos

2021-02-10T23:10:40Z

‎Difficulty ratings: Emphasis & typos

Reval at 05:11, 23 November 2020

2020-11-23T05:11:43Z

Cholmondely: /* Usage */ Linked in list of ranked oxp's.

2020-10-20T22:07:02Z

‎Usage: Linked in list of ranked oxp's.

Zireael: typo fixes

2013-12-19T13:36:42Z

typo fixes

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 {{Infobox_Ranks_Oolite}}
-{{Stub}}
+Note: there are two rating systems for OXPs. This one (devised by [[User:Svengali|Svengali]]) seems better suited to [[Oolite Missions|missions]], whilst Smivs' seems more suited to the other OXPs.
 == Introduction ==
 The idea behind level indicators is to give players a quick overview about the difficulties they have to expect when installing (and using) an [[OXP]]. In particular, new Commanders will need this additional information to decide if a OXP is maybe a bit too tough or could change the game too much for them to become familiar with [[Oolite]] itself. The indicator should be chosen based on the strongest aspect and it's up to the OXPer/Editor to choose it carefully.
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 == Links ==
-*[[Gameplay and Balance Indicator]]: [[User:Smivs|Smivs]]' later (2014) system
+*[[Gameplay and Balance Indicator]]: [[User:Smivs|Smivs]]' later (2014) system - seems more suited to judging how OXPs make the game harder or easier
 *[[Elite Rating]]
 [[Category:Oolite]]

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 === Mix and match: ===
-Does not seem to work!
+Does not seem to change colour bar!
 ==== Levels 0-3 ====

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 === Mix and match: ===
 ==== Levels 0-3 ====
 {{OXPLevel|0|3}}<br><br>

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 === Level 1 ===
-{{OXPLevel|0|1}}
+{{OXPLevel|1}}
 Indicates that a OXP adds or alters aspects of the game a little bit, e.g. reduces the ambient lighting level or gives NPCs weapons from native Oolite.
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 === Level 2 ===
-{{OXPLevel|0|2}}
+{{OXPLevel|2}}
 Indicates that a OXP alters Oolite or adds a few more opponents, but stays generally within Oolite's own difficulty.
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 === Level 3 ===
-{{OXPLevel|0|3}}
+{{OXPLevel|3}}
 Indicates that a OXP adds a bit stronger opponents or alters Oolite in a way to make it harder for the player.
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 === Level 4 ===
-{{OXPLevel|0|4}}
+{{OXPLevel|4}}
 Indicates that a OXP adds ... or alters Oolite...
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 === Level 5 ===
-{{OXPLevel|0|5}}
+{{OXPLevel|5}}
 Indicates that a OXP adds ... or alters Oolite...
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 === Level 6 ===
-{{OXPLevel|0|6}}
+{{OXPLevel|6}}
 Indicates that a OXP adds ... or alters Oolite...
 This indicator is suitable for pretty difficult mission- or ship-OXPs that need '''deadly''' or '''elite''' rated commanders.
 == Usage ==

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 == Links ==
-*[[Gameplay and Balance Indicator]]: [[User:Smiv|Smiv]]'s later (2014) system
+*[[Gameplay and Balance Indicator]]: [[User:Smivs|Smivs]]' later (2014) system
-*[[Elite rating]]
+*[[Elite Rating]]
 [[Category:Oolite]]

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 Indicates that a OXP ''doesn't'' use ships that are stronger than native Oolite ships or alter Oolite in a way that makes it harder for a player.
-This indicator is suitable for texture-, planet- or soundpacks, eye-candy OXPs and OXPs that are meant as a helper without behaviour changing elements.
+This indicator is suitable for texture-, planet- or sound- packs, eye-candy OXPs and OXPs that are meant as a helper without behaviour changing elements.
 === Level 1 ===
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 === Level 2 ===
 {{OXPLevel|0|2}}
-Indicates that a OXP alters Oolite or adds a few more opponents, but stays generally within Oolites own difficulty.
+Indicates that a OXP alters Oolite or adds a few more opponents, but stays generally within Oolite's own difficulty.
-This indicator is suitable for missions for beginners and ships that have only a few aspects over Oolites own range.
+This indicator is suitable for missions for '''beginners''' and ships that have only a few aspects over Oolite's own range.
 === Level 3 ===
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 Indicates that a OXP adds a bit stronger opponents or alters Oolite in a way to make it harder for the player.
-This indicator is suitable for above average rated commanders.
+This indicator is suitable for '''above average''' rated commanders.
 === Level 4 ===
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 Indicates that a OXP adds ... or alters Oolite...
-This indicator is suitable for competent rated commanders.
+This indicator is suitable for '''competent''' rated commanders.
 === Level 5 ===
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 Indicates that a OXP adds ... or alters Oolite...
-This indicator is suitable for dangerous rated commanders.
+This indicator is suitable for '''dangerous''' rated commanders.
 === Level 6 ===
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 Indicates that a OXP adds ... or alters Oolite...
-This indicator is suitable for pretty difficult mission- or ship-OXPs that need deadly or elite rated commanders.
+This indicator is suitable for pretty difficult mission- or ship-OXPs that need '''deadly''' or '''elite''' rated commanders.
 == Usage ==

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 {{Stub}}
 == Introduction ==
-The idea behind level indicators is to give players a quick overview about the difficulties they have to expect when installing (and using) an [[OXP]]. In particular, new Commanders will need this additional info to decide if a OXP is maybe a bit too tough or could change the game too much for them to become familiar with [[Oolite]] itself. The indicator should be choosen based on the strongest aspect and it's up to the OXPer/Editor to choose it carefully.
+The idea behind level indicators is to give players a quick overview about the difficulties they have to expect when installing (and using) an [[OXP]]. In particular, new Commanders will need this additional info to decide if a OXP is maybe a bit too tough or could change the game too much for them to become familiar with [[Oolite]] itself. The indicator should be chosen based on the strongest aspect and it's up to the OXPer/Editor to choose it carefully.
 == Difficulty ratings ==

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 To use the indicators on a OXP page simply use the related template <code><nowiki>{{OXPLevel|0|4}}</nowiki></code>. The first parameter is the indicator for the used minumum difficulty or the starting condition, the second (optional) parameter indicates the maximum difficulty. So you can use e.g. <code><nowiki>{{OXPLevel|1}}</nowiki></code> as well.
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 [[Category:Oolite]]