[[faq|Return to the FAQ.]] >[!danger]- One Knight Stand Warning (Click to Expand) > One Knight Stand is a **Work in Progress** (WIP) game. As such, any chapter, code, or related information can be changed from the final product. # How to Read the Footnote References Here starts a rather long explanation on how I'll use references. It's split into the following sections: - [[Guide to Footnote References#Why Does This Matter?|Why Does This Matter?]] - [[Guide to Footnote References#Notes on the Citation Style|Notes on the Citation Style]] - [[Guide to Footnote References#One Knight Stand Game References|One Knight Stand Game References]] - [[Guide to Footnote References#Tumblr References|Tumblr References]] - [[Guide to Footnote References#What Happens When a Reference is Changed or Retracted?|What Happens When a Reference is Changed or Retracted?]] - [[Guide to Footnote References#Outside References|Outside References]] - [[Guide to Footnote References#PatreonReferences|Patreon References]] *** ## Why Does This Matter? - You can see that what is written on the site is supported by evidence. - You are able to fact-check evidence yourself. - You can explore more in-depth using the reference as a starting point. Plus, it keeps *me* accountable for information I present to you. >[!goal] My Notes > That said, don't hesitate to let me know if things are wrong. [[Guide to Footnote References#How to Read the Footnote References|Return to the top.]] ## Notes on the Citation Style I thought about using Chicago style citation (or Chicago style footnotes) for all references, but: 1. I don't need references to be fully academic. 2. I don't think Chicago style covers the nuances with text-based interactive fiction and Tumblr posts. I decided to go for a *blend*, where I'd used the simplified version for the typical things you cite (books, URLs, papers...) but then **make up my own version** for the game and Tumblr in the same vein. [[Guide to Footnote References#How to Read the Footnote References|Return to the top.]] ## One Knight Stand Game References Fast-links: - [[Guide to Footnote References#Single Source Reference|Single Source Reference]] - [[Guide to Footnote References#Multiple Sources Reference|Multiple Sources Reference]] - [[Guide to Footnote References#Citing a Passage|Citing a Passage]] ### Single Source Reference One Knight Stand **game** references will look something like: > One Knight Stand 1, [[Chapter 1-5]], _Chapter 1-5-2_, under \[Unseen sparks of static]. I'll break this down. > One Knight Stand 1 This refers to the very first book in the series. I did this because: 1. If Book 1 and Book 2 have the same chapter name (i.e. Chapter 1-5), the One Knight Stand 1 immediately distinguishes the One Knight Stand 2 chapter. 2. If, in the future, I needed to site the entirety of One Knight Stand rather than a specific book. > [[Chapter 1-5]] When I have a chapter linked on the site, I'll reference it to keep you on here as long as I can. Accessing the next part of the reference may be trickier for you. > *Chapter 1-5-2* Italicized here is what the text file (.txt) is called in the game's source code. I've added a space for readability. Yes, this next part of the reference uses **code**. You can't see everything there is to see in a given playthrough. Therefore, I must use the game code. To access the game's code, I've put a link in the [[resources#^6d58f3|resources]] for both versions of the site. The file will read like *choicescript_stats.txt* on the game's source code. > under \[Unseen sparks of static]. **Under** refers to what [[thematic number|four words]] you must search to find where the reference starts. While it's statistically pretty low to get duplicate four words (at least in the context of lore dumps and exposition), I'm always going to select the four words that are **the least likely to be repeated** anywhere else in that file's code. >[!info]- How to Search (Click to Expand) > On a computer, use **Ctrl/Cmd and F**. > On mobile or tablet, you'll likely have to find your browser settings menu click anything similar to **Find in page**. You should copy and paste exactly how I've written it within the brackets \[] to prevent the search tool from getting confused. Aside from the period. The period **ends** the footnote. ### Multiple Sources Reference When one reference has multiple sources in the game (that I know of), I'll list them out in a readable way. So our changeling footnote reference will look like this: > Multiple Sources: > > - One Knight Stand 1, [[Chapter 1-5]], _Chapter 1-5-2_, under \[Unseen sparks of static]. > - One Knight Stand 1, [[Chapter 1-5]], _Chapter 1-5-3_, under \[Nor the way it]. ### Citing a Passage Rather than link multiple times to a text file, I'll sometimes link to an entire passage. > One Knight Stand 1, [[Free Time Hub]], *Free Time Hub*, under \[disclosure of what element] to \[your supposedly elven soul'?]. We'll focus on *this* part in particular: > **under** \[disclosure of what element] **to** \[your supposedly elven soul'?]. The code excerpt starts at the beginning of the line containing "disclosure of what element" and ends at "your supposedly elven soul'?" Whether that means you highlight or copy-paste the text somewhere to help you read it, all the information being referenced should be focused to that passage. I hope this makes sense! [[Guide to Footnote References#How to Read the Footnote References|Return to the top.]] ## Tumblr References There's already a social media format for Chicago style citations, so I'll summarize it. > One Knight Stand Development Blog, "Does the Changeling MC have to be exactly half-and-half?" Tumblr, December 01, 2025, https://oneknightstand-if.tumblr.com/post/801777893877366784/does-the-changeling-mc-have-to-be-exactly I'll explain. > One Knight Stand Development Blog The author, screen name, or the equivalent goes here. I've chosen this. > "Does the Changeling MC have to be exactly half-and-half?" Abbreviated post title (up to 280 characters). I'll try to clip it at a good stopping point or will add \[...] at the end. > Tumblr, December 01, 2025 The social media app *and* the date. > https://oneknightstand-if.tumblr.com/post/801777893877366784/does-the-changeling-mc-have-to-be-exactly Link URL. In case Tumblr goes down, I've added the post response (abbreviated if too long). > One Knight Stand Development Blog, "Does the Changeling MC have to be exactly half-and-half?" Tumblr, December 01, 2025, https://oneknightstand-if.tumblr.com/post/801777893877366784/does-the-changeling-mc-have-to-be-exactly > > "*No, no one needs to be exactly half-and-half to qualify for anything. That includes elves, changelings, or Harbingers. That’s way too specific for prophesies (or the ability to maintain an elven kingdom/settlement).*" [[Guide to Footnote References#How to Read the Footnote References|Return to the top.]] ## What Happens When a Reference is Changed or Retracted? Since One Knight Stand is a work in progress, things will change. It's one of the reasons why I didn't want to list references out initially. ### Change vs Retracted A retraction means the information is no longer being used. A change is an update to already present information. A retraction is like subtraction—the game has removed content. A change is more like an amendment—maybe the [[OKS dev]] wanted to convey the information *this* way instead of *that* way. ### Retractions When a reference is no longer used, I will strikeout the reference and add **removed** (**DD/MM/YY** or **n.d.** *for no date*): > ~~One Knight Stand 1, [[Chapter 1-5]], _Chapter 1-5-2_, under [Unseen sparks of static].~~ **removed (n.d.)** I'd like to keep the initial context of the reference in case of: - Older players who remember one thing being true will see it exists, just no longer used. - To provide context for initial information. I will also strikeout the text associated in the following cases: - If the text is connected to the removed reference. - If something has been removed but I haven't added a reference to it. The text will become as follows: > ~~This is the **recommended** secret. Its ramifications are the *least severe* compared to the other secrets.~~ [^1] You'll then see at the bottom of the page: > 1. **removed (n.d.)** If it's ever directly stated *why* something is removed, I'll add it in another reference styled as previously above. Like this: > ~~This is the **recommended** secret. Its ramifications are the *least severe* compared to the other secrets.~~ [^1] [^2] ### Changes When a reference changes, I will strikeout the reference and add **changed** **(DD/MM/YY or n.d.)**: > ~~One Knight Stand 1, [[Chapter 1-5]], _Chapter 1-5-2_, under [Unseen sparks of static].~~ **changed (n.d.)** Next to passage number, I will add the new reference: > When you touch iron, it gives you a weird, electric feeling. And does nothing else *so far*. [^3][^4] [[Guide to Footnote References#How to Read the Footnote References|Return to the top.]] ## Outside References Outside references will follow the usual Chicago Style citation. [[Guide to Footnote References#How to Read the Footnote References|Return to the top.]] ## Patreon References I'd rather **not include Patreon** content for many reasons. Other than a few quotes from characters not yet seen, I'll largely keep references to nothing. That includes the minigames, drabbles, and QNAs. I'd love to privately discuss them. [[Guide to Footnote References#How to Read the Footnote References|Return to the top.]] [^1]: **removed (n.d.)** [^2]: \>> source goes here << [^3]: ~~One Knight Stand 1, [[Chapter 1-5]], _Chapter 1-5-2_, under [Unseen sparks of static].~~ **changed (n.d.)** [^4]: One Knight Stand 1, [[Chapter 1-5]], _Chapter 1-5-3_, under \[Nor the way it].