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Preferred Rules Wording

Started by Zalman, February 01, 2024, 09:30:41 AM

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Zalman

#15
February 01, 2024, 07:24:53 PM
Quote from: Grognard GM on February 01, 2024, 06:27:21 PM
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Mishihari

#16
February 01, 2024, 08:06:11 PM
"Three" is correct grammar, but "3" is easier to find when you're looking through the rules for it.  I voted for the latter.

Steven Mitchell

#17
February 02, 2024, 07:50:05 AM
Quote from: Mishihari on February 01, 2024, 08:06:11 PM
"Three" is correct grammar, but "3" is easier to find when you're looking through the rules for it.  I voted for the latter.

Same vote, same reason.  Technical writing should be willing to violate the normal rules of grammar when it makes the material easier to digest for its main purpose.  Same as ignoring the rules for period placement in a quote when writing some computer references.

1stLevelWizard

#18
February 02, 2024, 10:57:33 AM
I'd say: "Your strength, multiplied by three, is your maximum lifting weight" just because 'multiplied' is a bit more concise than times. That said, I think 3x works, especially if you put in in a quick reference section.
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pawsplay

#19
February 02, 2024, 05:49:50 PM
"3 times" is the one that is incorrect in formal grammar. "Three times" is accepted, and "3x" could be taken as quoting a formula. That said, formally correct is not always the way to go, especially in technical matters. I've written legal affadavits and game books that have departed from formal grammar, in both cases, for clarity. What's important in a game book is that the same presentation is clear and always means the same thing.

One reason I might not go with "3 times" is that if ever start a sentence with one of those expression, you'll have to write "Three times," anyway.

Cathode Ray

#20
February 02, 2024, 06:44:13 PM
A character can lift STR x3 units.
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zer0th

#21
February 02, 2024, 09:48:54 PM
If going with the mathematical formula wording, please, don't use a simple letter "x". Use the actual multiplication sign "×".

Zalman

#22
February 05, 2024, 04:54:41 AM
Quote from: zer0th on February 02, 2024, 09:48:54 PM
If going with the mathematical formula wording, please, don't use a simple letter "x". Use the actual multiplication sign "×".
Good tip, I didn't realize this was a thing.
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GeekyBugle

#23
February 05, 2024, 12:04:51 PM
Quote from: Zalman on February 05, 2024, 04:54:41 AM
Quote from: zer0th on February 02, 2024, 09:48:54 PM
If going with the mathematical formula wording, please, don't use a simple letter "x". Use the actual multiplication sign "×".
Good tip, I didn't realize this was a thing.

If it doesn't imply using Latex it's a good advice.

If you HAVE TO use latex then just make the letter X smaller and have it float around the vertical center of the line. This way you just need to copy it to use elsewhere.
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