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*Most effects of glitches are temporary, although some can cause permanent changes in varying degrees. Some glitches can permanently alter the content of one's save file, while others can cause long-lasting changes to hardware. These potential problems are detailed along with the glitches, but '''please use common sense when attempting a glitch that could potentially cause damage'''. | *Most effects of glitches are temporary, although some can cause permanent changes in varying degrees. Some glitches can permanently alter the content of one's save file, while others can cause long-lasting changes to hardware. These potential problems are detailed along with the glitches, but '''please use common sense when attempting a glitch that could potentially cause damage'''. | ||
*Some glitches | *Some glitches happen very rarely, and have only happened successfully to a few members of the fanbase. On Pikipedia, we aim to provide carefully detailed instructions so that all glitches can be executed by anyone. Sometimes, this is not possible as some of our editors cannot reproduce the glitch either. Glitches that are eventually decided to be fake will be removed, but should a glitch without a tutorial happen to you, please let us know so we can expand its information. | ||
==Glitch page standard== | ==Glitch page standard== | ||
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**"Helpful" means the glitch can be exploited for the player's advantage. | **"Helpful" means the glitch can be exploited for the player's advantage. | ||
**"Depends" means just that. It can be beneficial or harmful to the player, depending on their goals. | **"Depends" means just that. It can be beneficial or harmful to the player, depending on their goals. | ||
*'''Version exclusivity''': Whether the glitch works or not in the original GameCube version and the ''[[New Play Control!]]'' remake. | *'''Version exclusivity''': Whether the glitch works or not in the original GameCube version and/or the ''[[New Play Control!]]'' remake. Naturally, this field is missing for ''[[Pikmin 3]]'' glitches. | ||
*'''Demonstration''': In case there is a demonstration of the glitch that's not a YouTube video or an image on the wiki, this field will contain a link to the demonstration. | *'''Demonstration''': In case there is a demonstration of the glitch that's not a YouTube video or an image on the wiki, this field will contain a link to the demonstration. | ||
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*'''Prerequisites''': Necessary conditions that must be met before a player can attempt to reproduce the glitch. | *'''Prerequisites''': Necessary conditions that must be met before a player can attempt to reproduce the glitch. | ||
*'''How to''': A brief guide explaining the steps required to execute the glitch. | *'''How to''': A brief guide explaining the steps required to execute the glitch. | ||
*'''Notes''': Any sort of extra notes. These can detail version exclusivity of a glitch, ways to reverse its effects, ways to avoid it, etc. | *'''Notes''': Any sort of extra notes. These can detail the version exclusivity of a glitch, ways to reverse its effects, ways to avoid it, etc. | ||
*'''What | *'''What would happen normally''': If the normal, glitch-less behavior is not obvious, it's normally pointed out here. This helps readers who are not familiar with the underlying mechanics to understand what makes the glitch an anomaly. | ||
*'''Possible explanation''': A possible explanation to the glitch's causes, given by a member of the community with experience in video game development and programming. These explanations are '''speculative''', and only provide a theory on a possible cause for the glitch. | *'''Possible explanation''': A possible explanation to the glitch's causes, given by a member of the community with experience in video game development and programming. These explanations are '''speculative''', and only provide a theory on a possible cause for the glitch. | ||
At the right of the glitch's info, an image or video demonstrating the glitch in action is shown, if it exists. At Pikipedia, we try to make it so that all glitches have an accompanying demonstration. | At the right of the glitch's info, an image or video demonstrating the glitch in action is shown, if it exists. At Pikipedia, we try to make it so that all glitches have an accompanying demonstration of some sort. | ||
The explanation sections are written by members of the community who have theories on what the causes of the corresponding glitches might be, based on their own personal game development experiences. These are not confirmed by Nintendo, unless stated otherwise, nor are they meant to be a display of superiority from | The explanation sections are written by members of the community who have theories on what the causes of the corresponding glitches might be, based on their own personal game development experiences. Although most of the time these are just theories, some explanations may be based on known and confirmed data, like in-game files. These explanations are not confirmed by Nintendo, unless stated otherwise, nor are they meant to be a display of superiority from their writers. Their addition to the articles are merely for trivial purposes, meant to provide an interesting insight on the internal side of the games. | ||
==Adding your own glitch== | ==Adding your own glitch== | ||
In case you come across a glitch of your own, we would appreciate it if you could add it to the corresponding article. We must request, however, that you attempt to follow these guidelines, as to make sure that the all glitches follow the same ideal level of quality. If you do not feel comfortable adding this information, please discuss the glitch on the talk page, where another editor will be able to | In case you come across a glitch of your own, we would appreciate it if you could add it to the corresponding article. We must request, however, that you attempt to follow these guidelines, as to make sure that the all glitches follow the same ideal level of quality. If you do not feel comfortable adding this information, please discuss the glitch on the talk page, where another editor will be able to assist you. | ||
*Begin by being absolutely sure about your glitch. If you have doubts on whether what you just witnessed was a glitch or not, discuss it on a talk page. | *Begin by being absolutely sure about your glitch. If you have doubts on whether what you just witnessed was a glitch or not, discuss it on a talk page. | ||