Template for Symbols
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Template for Symbols
New Feature Addition · Articles & templates · Created by P-47 Thunderbolt
declined
What functionality is missing? What is unsatisfying with the current situation?
There is no template for symbols, e.g. logos, flags, insignia, etc. This is especially relevant for national flags which often have storied histories and complicated meanings, but also extends to symbols of commercial, religious, or military organizations among many other things. Note: This is distinguished from the "item" template in that it is as regards a symbol in the abstract, not the concrete (so the American flag, not an American flag).How does this feature request address the current situation?
Please add a template for symbols. Prompts can include description; history; meaning (or symbolism method of display; and traditions, rituals, or customs. "Micro-prompts," i.e. the ones that show up on the sidebar, can include date created, date adopted, date retired, official name, and alternative names. Connections can include designer, related organization, secondary organizations, related ethnicity/culture, secondary ethnicities/cultures, related geographical location, secondary geographical locations, predecessor symbol, and successor symbol.The Team's Response
Symbols, written, etched, embodied or otherwise are in fact traditions. We can investigate the idea of adding prompts to the template specifically for symbols if something is missing but it should not become a new template.
Current score
46/300 Votes · +7407 points
Votes Cast
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+300
by NanoPaladin
on 2022-07-18 19:15 -
+1
by iopicat
on 2022-07-17 22:55 -
+300
by Ailill Blackwood
on 2022-07-15 22:27 -
+300
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+100
by FictionFan1995
on 2022-07-15 16:36 -
+300
by A Revolutionary Dragon
on 2022-07-15 07:36 -
+100
by powerisall
on 2022-07-14 14:37 -
+100
by Orion2242
on 2022-07-14 12:37 -
+100
by SleepyMagpie
on 2022-07-13 20:41 -
+100
by toffepajja
on 2022-07-13 15:47 -
+100
by A Adorable Elf
on 2022-07-13 14:00 -
+100
by Drakolisk Lord
on 2022-07-12 04:30 -
+300
by oaster2000
on 2022-07-12 03:34 -
+300
by Sach2000
on 2022-07-11 13:04 -
+300
by JetpackMonkey
on 2022-07-11 12:05Like SoulLink mentioned, the item template doesn't need to be restricted to physical items, and since the Item template actually covers most of the things you are asking for, I don't think an entirely new template is necessary (or likely). However, a few additions could maybe be given to the Item template to make it more appropriate for symbols (and perhaps improve the template too) : 1. a prompt for appearance ; 2. "Symbol" added as a dropdown Item Type option ; 3. a connector between Tradition and Item (either in the Item template or in the Tradition template).
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+100
by Butcher of Seville
on 2022-07-11 01:45 -
+100
by JustMe1711
on 2022-07-10 13:26 -
+100
by Redcollarwolf
on 2022-07-10 11:05 -
+300
by Hotshot922
on 2022-07-10 06:50 -
+300
by 2b2t
on 2022-07-09 15:42 -
+300
by MaizeBirdy
on 2022-07-09 14:29 -
+100
by CerberusRising
on 2022-07-08 23:25 -
+300
by sma11frei
on 2022-07-08 19:59 -
+1
by Willow H.R. Harper
on 2022-07-07 12:54 -
+100
by Logan Mountain
on 2022-07-07 12:30I understand the distinction and point here, and agree in theory, but I also feel like a balance needs to be struck without there being a hundred article types ... I'm generally in favour, but wouldn't be upset if this didn't get done.
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+300
by halduron
on 2022-07-07 04:59 -
+300
by A Fluffy T-Rex
on 2022-07-05 21:46 -
+300
by Beathas
on 2022-07-05 21:32 -
+100
by tim-in-a-box
on 2022-07-05 17:14 -
+1
by tjtrewin
on 2022-07-04 23:10 -
+300
by restlessGalaxy
on 2022-07-04 17:27 -
+1
by A Sneaky Skeleton
on 2022-07-04 01:47 -
+300
by nixxiekitten
on 2022-07-03 14:26 -
+100
by LaneysCastle
on 2022-07-02 00:26 -
+1
by Tijmuhn
on 2022-07-01 17:54 -
+300
by Scalenex
on 2022-07-01 17:10I agree with Wild Dryad, the WA team is not likely to add new templates any time soon, but it's worth a try. I am really about the gods template being rejected despite lots of votes, that was uncharacteristically unfair on the WA team's part.
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+100
by Adcheryl
on 2022-07-01 08:20 -
+100
by owlshine
on 2022-07-01 00:12 -
+300
by A Wild Dryad
on 2022-06-30 19:35Ditto about the vote on the gods template. I doubt we'll be getting any more templates no matter how much the community wants them. I think this is a good idea, though, so here's my coins (for whatever they're worth).
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-1
by A Revolutionary Kobold
on 2022-06-30 16:46Considering the gods article got over the maximum vote and still didn't pass I doubt this will succeed, items article can be used for it.
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+1
by M. A. E. Krawczyk
on 2022-06-30 13:44 -
+100
by Oa10712
on 2022-06-29 23:56 -
+1
by AuraGuard
on 2022-06-29 23:12 -
+100
by Ratha
on 2022-06-29 23:07 -
-100
by UnknownWriter88
on 2022-06-29 22:35 -
+1
by SoulLink
on 2022-06-29 20:06I would support these additions to the item template. The item template is not just for concrete objects, but for types of objects as well. Alternatively a symbol could be a tradition.
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+300
by P-47 Thunderbolt
on 2022-06-29 19:30
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