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Colen: /* What We Assume */

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What We Assume

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	*Textpad.com - [http://www.textpad.com]		*Textpad.com - [http://www.textpad.com]
	*XMLMarker - [http://www.symbolclick.com]		*XMLMarker - [http://www.symbolclick.com]
	*~~Texpad~~ - [~~https~~://www.~~texpadapp~~.com/~~osx~~] (for mac users)		*BBEdit - [http://www.barebones.com/products/bbedit/index.html] (for mac users)

	==Sample/Skeleton Data Files==		==Sample/Skeleton Data Files==

Colen: /* What We Assume */

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What We Assume

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	If you wish to actually modify any of the data files, you will need a text editor that allows you to edit XML files. If you are only viewing the files, more web browsers provide a reasonable solution for displaying the contents of XML files.		If you wish to actually modify any of the data files, you will need a text editor that allows you to edit XML files. If you are only viewing the files, more web browsers provide a reasonable solution for displaying the contents of XML files.

	For editing, you can get by with the Notepad editor included with Windows. However, that editor is extremely limited in what it offers, so we recommend you use something with a little bit more functionality if at all possible. Numerous text editors are available for free online that will work well, while commercial tools are also available. A few ~~good~~ options are listed below:		For editing, you can get by with the Notepad editor included with Windows. However, that editor is extremely limited in what it offers, so we recommend you use something with a little bit more functionality if at all possible. Numerous text editors are available for free online that will work well, while commercial tools are also available. A few options are listed below:

	*Notepad++ - [http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net]		*Notepad++ - [http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net]
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	*Textpad.com - [http://www.textpad.com]		*Textpad.com - [http://www.textpad.com]
	*XMLMarker - [http://www.symbolclick.com]		*XMLMarker - [http://www.symbolclick.com]
			*Texpad - [https://www.texpadapp.com/osx] (for mac users)

	==Sample/Skeleton Data Files==		==Sample/Skeleton Data Files==

Rob at 06:41, 18 February 2009

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	{{context}}		{{context}}
	[[Category:Authoring Examples]]		[[Category:Authoring Examples]]

			==Overview==

	The goal of this section is to provide concrete examples of how to create data files for whatever game system you choose. Although additional examples are included, there are two primary components of this section. The first is an examination of the Sample data files provided by the Kit, which also serve as the starting point for creating data files for your own game system. The second is a detailed walk-through that guides you through the evolution of fully operational data files for the Savage Worlds game system. Starting with the Skeleton data files, you'll witness how the entire process unfolds.		The goal of this section is to provide concrete examples of how to create data files for whatever game system you choose. Although additional examples are included, there are two primary components of this section. The first is an examination of the Sample data files provided by the Kit, which also serve as the starting point for creating data files for your own game system. The second is a detailed walk-through that guides you through the evolution of fully operational data files for the Savage Worlds game system. Starting with the Skeleton data files, you'll witness how the entire process unfolds.

Rob at 06:01, 18 February 2009

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 The goal of this section is to provide concrete examples of how to create data files for whatever game system you choose. Although additional examples are included, there are two primary components of this section. The first is an examination of the Sample data files provided by the Kit, which also serve as the starting point for creating data files for your own game system. The second is a detailed walk-through that guides you through the evolution of fully operational data files for the Savage Worlds game system. Starting with the Skeleton data files, you'll witness how the entire process unfolds.
 ==Sample/Skeleton Data Files==
-To simplify the creation of custom data files for a new game system, the Kit provides the Skeleton data files as a robust starting point. The Authoring Kit Sample game system provides a working example that builds directly on top of the Skeleton data files. The topics below delve into the various facets of these data files that you'll likely want to become familiar with.
+To simplify the creation of custom data files for a new game system, the Kit provides the Skeleton data files as a robust starting point. The Authoring Kit Sample game system provides a working example that builds directly on top of the Skeleton data files. The major facets of the Skeleton data files are discussed in their own section, which can be accessed via the link below.
-*{{flalt|Data File Organization (Skeleton)|Data File Organization}}
+*{{fl|Skeleton Data Files}}
 ==Savage Worlds Walk-Through==

Rob: /* Savage Worlds Walk-Through */

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Savage Worlds Walk-Through

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	==Savage Worlds Walk-Through==		==Savage Worlds Walk-Through==

	As mentioned above, the Kit includes complete data files for the Savage Worlds game system from [http://www.greatwhitegames.com Great White Games]. We've written up a detailed walk-through of how we created these data files, using the Skeleton files as our starting point. This should provide an excellent guide for how to adapt the Skeleton files to whatever game system you have in mind. ~~The topics~~ below follow the process from start to finish.		As mentioned above, the Kit includes complete data files for the Savage Worlds game system from [http://www.greatwhitegames.com Great White Games]. We've written up a detailed walk-through of how we created these data files, using the Skeleton files as our starting point. This should provide an excellent guide for how to adapt the Skeleton files to whatever game system you have in mind. Click on the link below to follow the process from start to finish.

	*{{fl\|Savage Worlds Walk-Through}}		*{{fl\|Savage Worlds Walk-Through}}

Rob at 00:18, 17 December 2008

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	[[Category:Authoring Examples]]		[[Category:Authoring Examples]]

	The goal of this section is to provide concrete examples of how to create data files for whatever game system you choose. Although additional examples are included, ~~the~~ primary ~~component~~ of this section is a detailed walk-through that guides you through the evolution of fully operational data files for the Savage Worlds game system. Starting with the Skeleton data files ~~provided by the Kit~~, you'll witness how the entire process unfolds~~. Simply click on the topics below to see examples of how to use the Kit~~.		The goal of this section is to provide concrete examples of how to create data files for whatever game system you choose. Although additional examples are included, there are two primary components of this section. The first is an examination of the Sample data files provided by the Kit, which also serve as the starting point for creating data files for your own game system. The second is a detailed walk-through that guides you through the evolution of fully operational data files for the Savage Worlds game system. Starting with the Skeleton data files, you'll witness how the entire process unfolds.

	==Sample/Skeleton Data Files==		==Sample/Skeleton Data Files==

Rob at 00:14, 17 December 2008

2008-12-17T00:14:42Z

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	The goal of this section is to provide concrete examples of how to create data files for whatever game system you choose. Although additional examples are included, the primary component of this section is a detailed walk-through that guides you through the evolution of fully operational data files for the Savage Worlds game system. Starting with the Skeleton data files provided by the Kit, you'll witness how the entire process unfolds. Simply click on the topics below to see examples of how to use the Kit.		The goal of this section is to provide concrete examples of how to create data files for whatever game system you choose. Although additional examples are included, the primary component of this section is a detailed walk-through that guides you through the evolution of fully operational data files for the Savage Worlds game system. Starting with the Skeleton data files provided by the Kit, you'll witness how the entire process unfolds. Simply click on the topics below to see examples of how to use the Kit.

	==Sample Data Files==		==Sample/Skeleton Data Files==

	To simplify the creation of custom data files for a new game system, the Kit provides the Skeleton data files as a robust starting point. The Authoring Kit Sample game system provides a working example that builds directly on top of the Skeleton data files. The topics below delve into the various facets of these data files that you'll likely want to become familiar with.		To simplify the creation of custom data files for a new game system, the Kit provides the Skeleton data files as a robust starting point. The Authoring Kit Sample game system provides a working example that builds directly on top of the Skeleton data files. The topics below delve into the various facets of these data files that you'll likely want to become familiar with.

	*{{fl\|~~Overview of~~ Data ~~Files~~ (Skeleton)}}		*{{flalt\|Data File Organization (Skeleton)\|Data File Organization}}
	*{{fl\|Structural ~~Elements Provided~~ (Skeleton)}}		*{{flalt\|Definition File (Skeleton)\|Definition File}}
	*{{fl\|Visual ~~Elements Provided~~ (Skeleton)}}		*{{flalt\|Control Elements (Skeleton)\|Control Elements}}
	*{{fl\|~~How Various Pieces Interact~~ (Skeleton)}}		*{{flalt\|Tags and Tag Groups (Skeleton)\|Tags and Tag Groups}}
			*{{flalt\|Reusable Structural Blocks (Skeleton)\|Reusable Structural Blocks}}
			*{{flalt\|Actor Behaviors (Skeleton)\|Actor Behaviors}}
			*{{flalt\|Adjustments (Skeleton)\|Adjustments}}
			*{{flalt\|Gear and Equipment (Skeleton)\|Gear and Equipment}}
			*{{flalt\|Trackers and Resource Management (Skeleton)\|Trackers and Resource Management}}
			*{{flalt\|Centralized Object Information (Skeleton)\|Centralized Object Information}}
			*{{flalt\|Styles and Visual Resources (Skeleton)\|Styles and Visual Resources}}
			*{{flalt\|Reusable Visual Blocks (Skeleton)\|Reusable Visual Blocks}}
			*{{flalt\|Tab Panels (Skeleton)\|Tab Panels}}
			*{{flalt\|Summary Panels (Skeleton)\|Summary Panels}}
			*{{flalt\|Forms (Skeleton)\|Forms}}
			*{{flalt\|User-Manipulable Things (Skeleton)\|User-Manipulable Things}}
			*{{flalt\|Behind-the-Scenes Things (Skeleton)\|Behind-the-Scenes Things}}
			*{{flalt\|Starting Objects (Skeleton)\|Starting Objects}}
			*{{flalt\|Character Output (Skeleton)\|Character Output}}
			*{{flalt\|Transaction Handling (Skeleton)\|Transaction Handling}}
			*{{flalt\|Formalized Advancement (Skeleton)\|Formalized Advancement}}
			*{{flalt\|Dashboard and Tactical Console (Skeleton)\|Dashboard and Tactical Console}}

	==Savage Worlds Walk-Through==		==Savage Worlds Walk-Through==

Rob at 23:24, 16 December 2008

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	==Savage Worlds Walk-Through==		==Savage Worlds Walk-Through==

			As mentioned above, the Kit includes complete data files for the Savage Worlds game system from [http://www.greatwhitegames.com Great White Games]. We've written up a detailed walk-through of how we created these data files, using the Skeleton files as our starting point. This should provide an excellent guide for how to adapt the Skeleton files to whatever game system you have in mind. The topics below follow the process from start to finish.

	*{{fl\|Savage Worlds Walk-Through}}		*{{fl\|Savage Worlds Walk-Through}}

Rob at 23:20, 16 December 2008

2008-12-16T23:20:09Z

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	The goal of this section is to provide concrete examples of how to create data files for whatever game system you choose. Although additional examples are included, the primary component of this section is a detailed walk-through that guides you through the evolution of fully operational data files for the Savage Worlds game system. Starting with the Skeleton data files provided by the Kit, you'll witness how the entire process unfolds. Simply click on the topics below to see examples of how to use the Kit.		The goal of this section is to provide concrete examples of how to create data files for whatever game system you choose. Although additional examples are included, the primary component of this section is a detailed walk-through that guides you through the evolution of fully operational data files for the Savage Worlds game system. Starting with the Skeleton data files provided by the Kit, you'll witness how the entire process unfolds. Simply click on the topics below to see examples of how to use the Kit.

	~~{{important}}This section~~ of the ~~documentation is not yet complete~~. ~~Topics~~ that ~~have been written will be found at the~~ top of the ~~list below and possess live links~~. ~~Other~~ topics ~~are simply identified by name, sometimes along with a few notes about what~~ the ~~topic will contain. These topics will be added over time~~ to ~~complete the documentation~~.		==Sample Data Files==

			To simplify the creation of custom data files for a new game system, the Kit provides the Skeleton data files as a robust starting point. The Authoring Kit Sample game system provides a working example that builds directly on top of the Skeleton data files. The topics below delve into the various facets of these data files that you'll likely want to become familiar with.

			*{{fl\|Overview of Data Files (Skeleton)}}
			*{{fl\|Structural Elements Provided (Skeleton)}}
			*{{fl\|Visual Elements Provided (Skeleton)}}
			*{{fl\|How Various Pieces Interact (Skeleton)}}

			==Savage Worlds Walk-Through==

	*{{fl\|Exploring the Sample Game System}}
	*{{fl\|Savage Worlds Walk-Through}}		*{{fl\|Savage Worlds Walk-Through}}

	~~----~~		==Miscellaneous Examples==
	~~{{tbd}}~~
	~~----~~

	*~~???~~		*{{tbd}}

Rob at 23:06, 23 November 2008

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	{{important}}This section of the documentation is not yet complete. Topics that have been written will be found at the top of the list below and possess live links. Other topics are simply identified by name, sometimes along with a few notes about what the topic will contain. These topics will be added over time to complete the documentation.		{{important}}This section of the documentation is not yet complete. Topics that have been written will be found at the top of the list below and possess live links. Other topics are simply identified by name, sometimes along with a few notes about what the topic will contain. These topics will be added over time to complete the documentation.

			*{{fl\|Exploring the Sample Game System}}
	*{{fl\|Savage Worlds Walk-Through}}		*{{fl\|Savage Worlds Walk-Through}}

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	The goal of this section is to provide concrete examples of how to create data files for whatever game system you choose. Although additional examples are included, the primary component of this section is a detailed walk-through that guides you through the evolution of fully operational data files for the Savage Worlds game system. Starting with the Skeleton data files provided by the Kit, you'll witness how the entire process unfolds. Simply click on the topics below to see examples of how to use the Kit.		The goal of this section is to provide concrete examples of how to create data files for whatever game system you choose. Although additional examples are included, the primary component of this section is a detailed walk-through that guides you through the evolution of fully operational data files for the Savage Worlds game system. Starting with the Skeleton data files provided by the Kit, you'll witness how the entire process unfolds. Simply click on the topics below to see examples of how to use the Kit.

	==Sample Data Files==		==Sample/Skeleton Data Files==

	To simplify the creation of custom data files for a new game system, the Kit provides the Skeleton data files as a robust starting point. The Authoring Kit Sample game system provides a working example that builds directly on top of the Skeleton data files. The topics below delve into the various facets of these data files that you'll likely want to become familiar with.		To simplify the creation of custom data files for a new game system, the Kit provides the Skeleton data files as a robust starting point. The Authoring Kit Sample game system provides a working example that builds directly on top of the Skeleton data files. The topics below delve into the various facets of these data files that you'll likely want to become familiar with.

	*{{fl\|~~Overview of~~ Data ~~Files~~ (Skeleton)}}		*{{flalt\|Data File Organization (Skeleton)\|Data File Organization}}
	*{{fl\|Structural ~~Elements Provided~~ (Skeleton)}}		*{{flalt\|Definition File (Skeleton)\|Definition File}}
	*{{fl\|Visual ~~Elements Provided~~ (Skeleton)}}		*{{flalt\|Control Elements (Skeleton)\|Control Elements}}
	*{{fl\|~~How Various Pieces Interact~~ (Skeleton)}}		*{{flalt\|Tags and Tag Groups (Skeleton)\|Tags and Tag Groups}}
			*{{flalt\|Reusable Structural Blocks (Skeleton)\|Reusable Structural Blocks}}
			*{{flalt\|Actor Behaviors (Skeleton)\|Actor Behaviors}}
			*{{flalt\|Adjustments (Skeleton)\|Adjustments}}
			*{{flalt\|Gear and Equipment (Skeleton)\|Gear and Equipment}}
			*{{flalt\|Trackers and Resource Management (Skeleton)\|Trackers and Resource Management}}
			*{{flalt\|Centralized Object Information (Skeleton)\|Centralized Object Information}}
			*{{flalt\|Styles and Visual Resources (Skeleton)\|Styles and Visual Resources}}
			*{{flalt\|Reusable Visual Blocks (Skeleton)\|Reusable Visual Blocks}}
			*{{flalt\|Tab Panels (Skeleton)\|Tab Panels}}
			*{{flalt\|Summary Panels (Skeleton)\|Summary Panels}}
			*{{flalt\|Forms (Skeleton)\|Forms}}
			*{{flalt\|User-Manipulable Things (Skeleton)\|User-Manipulable Things}}
			*{{flalt\|Behind-the-Scenes Things (Skeleton)\|Behind-the-Scenes Things}}
			*{{flalt\|Starting Objects (Skeleton)\|Starting Objects}}
			*{{flalt\|Character Output (Skeleton)\|Character Output}}
			*{{flalt\|Transaction Handling (Skeleton)\|Transaction Handling}}
			*{{flalt\|Formalized Advancement (Skeleton)\|Formalized Advancement}}
			*{{flalt\|Dashboard and Tactical Console (Skeleton)\|Dashboard and Tactical Console}}

	==Savage Worlds Walk-Through==		==Savage Worlds Walk-Through==