Briefing - Revision history

AdmiralRalwood: /* See also */ Removing long-irrelevant link.

2016-06-23T15:12:28Z

See also: Removing long-irrelevant link.

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	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[Beating the briefing icon bug of FRED_Open]]
	*[[Briefing texts (FS1)]]		*[[Briefing texts (FS1)]]
	*[[Briefing texts (FS2)]]		*[[Briefing texts (FS2)]]

	[[Category:FRED]]		[[Category:FRED]]

AdmiralRalwood: Adding Orange

2016-06-23T15:12:02Z

Adding Orange

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	==Miscellaneous notes==		==Miscellaneous notes==

MjnMixael: /* Text manipulation tags */ The do work in debriefings now

2014-07-05T15:35:36Z

Text manipulation tags: The do work in debriefings now

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	==Text manipulation tags==		==Text manipulation tags==
	These tags can be used to manipulate text messages in command and ~~mission briefings. They don't work in debriefing stages~~. For further explanation, see [[Briefing Text]].		These tags can be used to manipulate text messages in command, mission, and debriefings. For further explanation, see [[Briefing Text]].

	:$r makes the word that follows it red.		:$r makes the word that follows it red.

AdmiralRalwood: /* Text manipulation tags */

2014-07-05T14:58:44Z

Text manipulation tags

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	==Text manipulation tags==		==Text manipulation tags==
	These tags can be used to manipulate text messages in command and mission briefings. They don't work in debriefing stages. For further explanation, see [[~~Briefing_Text~~]].		These tags can be used to manipulate text messages in command and mission briefings. They don't work in debriefing stages. For further explanation, see [[Briefing Text]].

	:$r makes the word that follows it red.		:$r makes the word that follows it red.

MjnMixael: /* Text manipulation tags */

2012-05-05T23:33:58Z

Text manipulation tags

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	==Text manipulation tags==		==Text manipulation tags==
	These tags can be used to manipulate text messages in command and mission briefings. They don't work in debriefing stages.		These tags can be used to manipulate text messages in command and mission briefings. They don't work in debriefing stages. For further explanation, see [[Briefing_Text]].

	:$r makes the word that follows it red.		:$r makes the word that follows it red.

TopAce: you can choose whether headers consistently use sentence or initial capitalization, but if an article is consistent in this regard, don't change it without a good reason

2011-03-10T19:44:09Z

you can choose whether headers consistently use sentence or initial capitalization, but if an article is consistent in this regard, don't change it without a good reason

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	A '''briefing''' is a convocation of military personnel to discuss military affairs. In the ''FreeSpace'' games, there are three kinds of briefings: command briefings, mission briefings, and debriefings.		A '''briefing''' is a convocation of military personnel to discuss military affairs. In the ''FreeSpace'' games, there are three kinds of briefings: command briefings, mission briefings, and debriefings.

	==Command ~~Briefing~~==		==Command briefing==
	A '''command briefing''' ([[Various Terms\|abbreviated]] '''CB''') is usually held by a superior officer, usually an admiral or a squadron leader. Command briefings are about fleet movements, war updates, or introduction of new technologies. These briefings are also used to issue a welcome to the [[Alpha 1\|player]] when he is reassigned to a new flagship (''[[Portal:FreeSpace 1\|FreeSpace 1]]'') or a squadron (''[[Portal:FreeSpace 2\|FreeSpace 2]]'').		A '''command briefing''' ([[Various Terms\|abbreviated]] '''CB''') is usually held by a superior officer, usually an admiral or a squadron leader. Command briefings are about fleet movements, war updates, or introduction of new technologies. These briefings are also used to issue a welcome to the [[Alpha 1\|player]] when he is reassigned to a new flagship (''[[Portal:FreeSpace 1\|FreeSpace 1]]'') or a squadron (''[[Portal:FreeSpace 2\|FreeSpace 2]]'').

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	The music that you select for the mission briefing (SHIFT-B) will be played here.		The music that you select for the mission briefing (SHIFT-B) will be played here.

	==Mission ~~Briefing~~==		==Mission briefing==
	[[Image:Briefing.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Mission briefing for [[Surrender, Belisarius!]]]]		[[Image:Briefing.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Mission briefing for [[Surrender, Belisarius!]]]]

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	Clicking on Accept will return the player to the Main Hall (simulator missions), load the next mission (campaign mode), or request the player to replay the mission should the mission's outcome be unfavorable (campaign mode again). Whether the player can progress in the campaign is determined by the campaign's tree, set in the Campaign Editor (SHIFT-C). For further information about setting up a campaign file, see [[Setting up a campaign file]].		Clicking on Accept will return the player to the Main Hall (simulator missions), load the next mission (campaign mode), or request the player to replay the mission should the mission's outcome be unfavorable (campaign mode again). Whether the player can progress in the campaign is determined by the campaign's tree, set in the Campaign Editor (SHIFT-C). For further information about setting up a campaign file, see [[Setting up a campaign file]].

	===FRED ~~Tips~~===		===FRED tips===
	One of the most common FRED-related mistakes is the absence of the [[AWOL debriefing stage]], that is, the debriefing stage that appears if the player jumps out without authorization. AWOL debriefing stages are not generated automatically; they must be set manually.		One of the most common FRED-related mistakes is the absence of the [[AWOL debriefing stage]], that is, the debriefing stage that appears if the player jumps out without authorization. AWOL debriefing stages are not generated automatically; they must be set manually.

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	Which will ensure that an appreciative debriefing stage won't come up if the mission ended catastrophically.		Which will ensure that an appreciative debriefing stage won't come up if the mission ended catastrophically.

	==Text ~~Manipulation Tags~~==		==Text manipulation tags==
	These tags can be used to manipulate text messages in command and mission briefings. They don't work in debriefing stages.		These tags can be used to manipulate text messages in command and mission briefings. They don't work in debriefing stages.

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	==Miscellaneous ~~Notes~~==		==Miscellaneous notes==
	*FreeSpace makes use of the Bank Gothic Lt BT font.		*FreeSpace makes use of the Bank Gothic Lt BT font.
	*Very little is known about what a canon briefing situation looks like. The only source is the ''FreeSpace 1'' [[Cutscenes (FS1)\|cutscene]] "Command Briefing."		*Very little is known about what a canon briefing situation looks like. The only source is the ''FreeSpace 1'' [[Cutscenes (FS1)\|cutscene]] "Command Briefing."

SypheDMar: I feel that the 'Command Briefing' should be capitalized like in everywhere else. Tell me if I'm wrong.

2011-03-10T15:26:43Z

I feel that the 'Command Briefing' should be capitalized like in everywhere else. Tell me if I'm wrong.

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	A '''briefing''' is a convocation of military personnel to discuss military affairs. In the ''FreeSpace'' games, there are three kinds of briefings: command briefings, mission briefings, and debriefings.		A '''briefing''' is a convocation of military personnel to discuss military affairs. In the ''FreeSpace'' games, there are three kinds of briefings: command briefings, mission briefings, and debriefings.

	==Command ~~briefing~~==		==Command Briefing==
	A '''command briefing''' ([[Various Terms\|abbreviated]] '''CB''') is usually held by a superior officer, usually an admiral or a squadron leader. Command briefings are about fleet movements, war updates, or introduction of new technologies. These briefings are also used to issue a welcome to the [[Alpha 1\|player]] when he is reassigned to a new flagship (''[[Portal:FreeSpace 1\|FreeSpace 1]]'') or a squadron (''[[Portal:FreeSpace 2\|FreeSpace 2]]'').		A '''command briefing''' ([[Various Terms\|abbreviated]] '''CB''') is usually held by a superior officer, usually an admiral or a squadron leader. Command briefings are about fleet movements, war updates, or introduction of new technologies. These briefings are also used to issue a welcome to the [[Alpha 1\|player]] when he is reassigned to a new flagship (''[[Portal:FreeSpace 1\|FreeSpace 1]]'') or a squadron (''[[Portal:FreeSpace 2\|FreeSpace 2]]'').

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	The music that you select for the mission briefing (SHIFT-B) will be played here.		The music that you select for the mission briefing (SHIFT-B) will be played here.

	==Mission ~~briefing~~==		==Mission Briefing==
	[[Image:Briefing.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Mission briefing for [[Surrender, Belisarius!]]]]		[[Image:Briefing.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Mission briefing for [[Surrender, Belisarius!]]]]

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	Clicking on Accept will return the player to the Main Hall (simulator missions), load the next mission (campaign mode), or request the player to replay the mission should the mission's outcome be unfavorable (campaign mode again). Whether the player can progress in the campaign is determined by the campaign's tree, set in the Campaign Editor (SHIFT-C). For further information about setting up a campaign file, see [[Setting up a campaign file]].		Clicking on Accept will return the player to the Main Hall (simulator missions), load the next mission (campaign mode), or request the player to replay the mission should the mission's outcome be unfavorable (campaign mode again). Whether the player can progress in the campaign is determined by the campaign's tree, set in the Campaign Editor (SHIFT-C). For further information about setting up a campaign file, see [[Setting up a campaign file]].

	===FRED ~~tips~~===		===FRED Tips===
	One of the most common FRED-related mistakes is the absence of the [[AWOL debriefing stage]], that is, the debriefing stage that appears if the player jumps out without authorization. AWOL debriefing stages are not generated automatically; they must be set manually.		One of the most common FRED-related mistakes is the absence of the [[AWOL debriefing stage]], that is, the debriefing stage that appears if the player jumps out without authorization. AWOL debriefing stages are not generated automatically; they must be set manually.

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	Which will ensure that an appreciative debriefing stage won't come up if the mission ended catastrophically.		Which will ensure that an appreciative debriefing stage won't come up if the mission ended catastrophically.

	==Text ~~manipulation tags~~==		==Text Manipulation Tags==
	These tags can be used to manipulate text messages in command and mission briefings. They don't work in debriefing stages.		These tags can be used to manipulate text messages in command and mission briefings. They don't work in debriefing stages.

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	}}		}}

	==Miscellaneous ~~notes~~==		==Miscellaneous Notes==
	*FreeSpace makes use of the Bank Gothic Lt BT font.		*FreeSpace makes use of the Bank Gothic Lt BT font.
	*Very little is known about what a canon briefing situation looks like. The only source is the ''FreeSpace 1'' [[Cutscenes (FS1)\|cutscene]] "Command Briefing."		*Very little is known about what a canon briefing situation looks like. The only source is the ''FreeSpace 1'' [[Cutscenes (FS1)\|cutscene]] "Command Briefing."

TopAce: /* Debriefing */ better organization, some editing + a new paragraph

2011-03-09T17:17:48Z

Debriefing: better organization, some editing + a new paragraph

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	The mission designer cannot determine which music will be played during the debriefing. It is determined by the outcome of the mission based on the mission goals set in the Mission Objectives editor (SHIFT-G).		The mission designer cannot determine which music will be played during the debriefing. It is determined by the outcome of the mission based on the mission goals set in the Mission Objectives editor (SHIFT-G).

	~~There~~ is ~~no such thing as an "incomplete" Event or Mission Goal~~ in the debriefing~~. When~~ the mission ~~ends, all SEXPs~~ that ~~are "incomplete" will turn false. Therefore, using~~ [[~~is-goal-incomplete~~]] or [[~~is-event-incomplete~~]] ~~equals~~ using [[~~false~~]]. ~~A debriefing stage~~ that ~~has any of these three operators~~ in ~~it will never show up~~.		It is also in the debriefing stage of the mission that the player receives [[Ranks in FreeSpace\|promotion]] or [[Awardable Medals\|medals]]. Promotions and badges (Ace, Double Ace, Triple Ace) are granted automatically, while medallions (Good Conduct, Conspicuous Gallantry, etc.) must be granted by the mission using the [[grant-medal]] operator. The player can receive these awards only if he is allowed to progress in the campaign. By this definition, standalone missions that are played in the Mission Simulator do not award promotions, badges, and medals.

			Debriefing-related voice files must go to data/voice/debriefing.

	~~It is also in~~ the ~~debriefing stage of the mission that~~ the ~~player receives [[Ranks in FreeSpace\|promotion]] or [[Awardable Medals\|medals]]. Promotions and badges~~ (~~Ace, Double Ace, Triple Ace~~) ~~are granted automatically~~, ~~while medallions~~ (~~Good Conduct~~, ~~Conspicuous Gallantry, etc.) must be granted by~~ the mission ~~using~~ the ~~[[grant-medal]] operator~~. ~~The~~ player can ~~receive these awards only if he is allowed to~~ progress in the campaign~~. By this definition~~, ~~standalone missions that are played~~ in the ~~Mission Simulator do not award promotions~~, ~~badges, and medals~~.		Clicking on Accept will return the player to the Main Hall (simulator missions), load the next mission (campaign mode), or request the player to replay the mission should the mission's outcome be unfavorable (campaign mode again). Whether the player can progress in the campaign is determined by the campaign's tree, set in the Campaign Editor (SHIFT-C). For further information about setting up a campaign file, see [[Setting up a campaign file]].

			===FRED tips===
	One of the most common FRED-related mistakes is the absence of the [[AWOL debriefing stage]], that is, the debriefing stage that appears if the player jumps out without authorization. AWOL debriefing stages are not generated automatically; they must be set manually.		One of the most common FRED-related mistakes is the absence of the [[AWOL debriefing stage]], that is, the debriefing stage that appears if the player jumps out without authorization. AWOL debriefing stages are not generated automatically; they must be set manually.

	~~Debriefing~~-~~related voice files must go~~ to ~~data/voice/~~debriefing.		If the mission has the No Debrief option ticked in the Mission Specs Editor (SHIFT-N), the mission will immediately jump to the Main Hall when it is played as a single mission. When played as a campaign mission, the No Debrief flag is without any effect.

			There is no such thing as an "incomplete" Event or Mission Goal in the debriefing. When the mission ends, all SEXPs that are "incomplete" will turn false. Therefore, using [[is-goal-incomplete]] or [[is-event-incomplete]] equals using [[false]]. A debriefing stage that has any of these three operators in it will never show up.

	If the ~~mission has~~ the ~~No Debrief option ticked in~~ the ~~Mission Specs Editor (SHIFT-N),~~ the mission ~~will immediately jump to~~ the ~~Main Hall, even~~ if ~~the mission does technically have a debriefing stage~~. ~~The~~ debriefing ~~stage will also be skipped if~~ the ~~mission ends using~~ the ~~red~~-~~alert operator~~.		A FREDder must evaluate whether each debriefing stage comes up when it should and whether the tone of the stage is appropriate for the outcome of the mission. There is no point in Command congratulating you for destroying the GTC ''Secondary Objective'' if GTD ''Primary Objective'' was destroyed. "Invalidate" debriefing stages using the ''[[and]]'' and the ''[[is-event-false]]'' operators. A properly done scenario of the above example is as follows:
			and
			is-destroyed-delay
			0
			GTC Secondary Objective
			is-event-false
			GTD Primary Objective destroyed
			0

	~~Clicking on Accept~~ will ~~return~~ the ~~player to the Main Hall (simulator missions), load the next~~ mission (campaign mode), or request the player to replay the mission should the mission's outcome be unfavorable (campaign mode again). Whether the player can progress in the campaign is determined by the campaign's tree, set in the Campaign Editor (SHIFT-C). For further information about setting up a campaign file, see [[Setting up a campaign file]].		Which will ensure that an appreciative debriefing stage won't come up if the mission ended catastrophically.

	==Text manipulation tags==		==Text manipulation tags==

Droid803: /* Text manipulation tags */

2010-12-27T01:33:07Z

Text manipulation tags

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	Additionally there is a non-breaking escape character to control how certain special characters are colorized		Additionally there is a non-breaking escape character to control how certain special characters are colorized
	:$<nowiki>\|</nowiki> makes ~~the word that follows~~ it the default text.		:$<nowiki>\|</nowiki> makes characters following it the default text. Can be inserted directly between characters.
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Droid803: /* Text manipulation tags */ finally, somewhat up to date...

2010-12-27T01:32:08Z

Text manipulation tags: finally, somewhat up to date...

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 These codes work in all three briefing stages as well as in mission messages:
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-:$semicolon creates a semicolon (;).}}
+:$semicolon creates a semicolon (;).
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