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Again, welcome and have fun! [[User:Dundradal|Dundradal]] 23:02, 26 May 2010 (UTC) | Again, welcome and have fun! [[User:Dundradal|Dundradal]] 23:02, 26 May 2010 (UTC) | ||
Alright. Let's test this out here. | Alright. Let's test this out here. -tc | ||
== Variant Comparison == | == Variant Comparison == | ||
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|Mass | |Mass | ||
|Speed | |Speed | ||
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|Max Y/P/R | |Max Y/P/R | ||
|Shields | |Shields | ||
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| '''Broadsword''' (2633)<br>Heavy Bomber<br>[[image:wcmbroadswordprofile.jpg|120px]] | | '''Broadsword''' (2633)<br>Heavy Bomber<br>[[image:wcmbroadswordprofile.jpg|120px]] | ||
| 36 | | 36 meters | ||
| 100 | | 100 metric tonnes | ||
| Max: 320 kps<br>Cruise: 150 kps | | Max: 320 kps<br>Cruise: 150 kps | ||
| Poor | | Poor | ||
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| 2639 | | 2639 | ||
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| '''Broadsword''' (2648)<br>Fighter Bomber<br> | | '''Broadsword''' (2648)<br>Fighter Bomber<br> | ||
| 36 | | 36 meters | ||
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| Max: 350 kps | | Max: 350 kps | ||
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| '''Broadsword''' (2654)<br>Heavy Bomber<br> | | '''Broadsword''' (2654)<br>Heavy Bomber<br> | ||
| 36 | | 36 meters | ||
| 100 | | 100 metric tonnes | ||
| Max: 300 kps | | Max: 300 kps | ||
| 55 k/s/s | | 55 k/s/s | ||
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Here's what I had in mind for a different format on the ship stats spreadsheet. Thoughts? | Here's what I had in mind for a different format on the ship stats spreadsheet. Thoughts? -tc | ||
Interesting. It does seem a bit less cluttered, although I'd like the images in for the variants. Perhaps just smaller than I had them before. --[[User:Dundradal|Dundradal]] 02:47, 27 May 2010 (UTC) | Interesting. It does seem a bit less cluttered, although I'd like the images in for the variants. Perhaps just smaller than I had them before. --[[User:Dundradal|Dundradal]] 02:47, 27 May 2010 (UTC) | ||
I added in a smaller (120px instead of 150px) image to the spreadsheet so you can see how it looks. | I added in a smaller (120px instead of 150px) image to the spreadsheet so you can see how it looks. -tc | ||
Better, but I don't think we need to put an image under each type, just those that are visually different (so WC2/Priv BS, WCM BS, Arena BS's) | Better, but I don't think we need to put an image under each type, just those that are visually different (so WC2/Priv BS, WCM BS, Arena BS's) | ||
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Did a few small things to play around with column sizes. | |||
Thinking about it, you should consider using the shield/armor graphics from the ships guide for the armor/shield column. Not sure if it will look good or not but it's worth thinking about. --[[User:Dundradal|Dundradal]] 01:38, 2 June 2010 (UTC) | |||
My concern is that this format can get too wide if, for example, it's typed out as "meters" instead of just "m" or graphical templates are used when short text can work all the same. It's already pushing towards the edge on my non-widescreen monitor. I feel that a spreadsheet should really be focused on economizing on space in a no-nonsense manner. Otherwise serious consideration should be made in making a complete graphic template and using a thumbnail gallery. -tc | |||
Oh, and I find the ships guide stats cross you talked about to be very hard on my eyes and not very legible. -tc | |||
I see your points. The ships database entries are very long because of the image-heaviness of each page. I'd love to find a way to included all that information but not have it look like crap. --[[User:Dundradal|Dundradal]] 13:13, 2 June 2010 (UTC) | |||
Latest revision as of 13:13, 2 June 2010
Welcome to Wing Commander Encyclopedia! We hope you will contribute much and well. You will probably want to read the help pages. Again, welcome and have fun! Dundradal 23:02, 26 May 2010 (UTC)
Alright. Let's test this out here. -tc
Variant Comparison
| Length | Mass | Speed | Acceleration | Max Y/P/R | Shields | Armor | Guns | Missiles | Jump | Crew | Entry | |
| Broadsword (2633) Heavy Bomber 
|
36 meters | 100 metric tonnes | Max: 320 kps Cruise: 150 kps |
Poor | 5/5/5 d/s | 18 cm | F: 15 cm S: 13 cm R: 15 cm |
Mass Drivers (3) Twin Neutron Turrets (3) Tractor Beams (3) |
4x1 Torpedo 4x1 FF 1x1 Chaff Pod 1 |
Yes | 1 | 2639 |
| Broadsword (2648) Fighter Bomber |
36 meters | Max: 350 kps | Average | F: 25 cm S: 17.5 R: 20 cm |
Mass Drivers (3) Twin Laser Turrets (3) Twin Particle Cannon Turret |
1x3 HS 1x6 FF |
Yes | 1 | ||||
| Broadsword (2654) Heavy Bomber |
36 meters | 100 metric tonnes | Max: 300 kps | 55 k/s/s | 65/65/65 d/s | 410 cm | 1000 cm | Tachyon Gun (2) Plasma Gun (2) Deployable Bomber Turrets |
5x20 DF 2x5 HS |
Yes | 1 | 2701 |
| Broadsword (2664) Heavy Bomber 
|
36 m | 110 t | Max: 275 kps | 55 k/s/s | 55/55/55 d/s | 410 cm | 1100 cm | Meson Blaster (2) Neutron Gun (2) Deployable Bomber Turrets |
1x4 Torpedo 5x20 Dart DF |
Yes | 1 | 2701 |
| Broadsword (2667) Heavy Bomber
|
41 m | 150 t | Max: 225 kps | 55 k/s/s | 70/70/70 d/s | 410 cm | 1350 cm | Tachyon Gun (2) Neutron Gun (2) Bomber Turrets |
2x4 Torpedo 5x20 Dart DF |
Yes | 1 | 2701 |
| Broadsword (2669) Heavy Bomber 
|
36 m | |||||||||||
| Executioner (2701) Heavy Bomber 
|
36 m | |||||||||||
| Warpig (2701) Heavy Bomber 
|
36 m | |||||||||||
Behemoth (2701)
|
Here's what I had in mind for a different format on the ship stats spreadsheet. Thoughts? -tc
Interesting. It does seem a bit less cluttered, although I'd like the images in for the variants. Perhaps just smaller than I had them before. --Dundradal 02:47, 27 May 2010 (UTC)
I added in a smaller (120px instead of 150px) image to the spreadsheet so you can see how it looks. -tc
Better, but I don't think we need to put an image under each type, just those that are visually different (so WC2/Priv BS, WCM BS, Arena BS's)
Did a few small things to play around with column sizes.
Thinking about it, you should consider using the shield/armor graphics from the ships guide for the armor/shield column. Not sure if it will look good or not but it's worth thinking about. --Dundradal 01:38, 2 June 2010 (UTC)
My concern is that this format can get too wide if, for example, it's typed out as "meters" instead of just "m" or graphical templates are used when short text can work all the same. It's already pushing towards the edge on my non-widescreen monitor. I feel that a spreadsheet should really be focused on economizing on space in a no-nonsense manner. Otherwise serious consideration should be made in making a complete graphic template and using a thumbnail gallery. -tc
Oh, and I find the ships guide stats cross you talked about to be very hard on my eyes and not very legible. -tc
I see your points. The ships database entries are very long because of the image-heaviness of each page. I'd love to find a way to included all that information but not have it look like crap. --Dundradal 13:13, 2 June 2010 (UTC)
