Thread:Mechemik/@comment-109.206.156.72-20190111205810/@comment-27075564-20190111220140

So essentially with that there were a few things:


 * some reason there caused a weird code to appear (the "<p" coding) which should never be in there as it causes format issues. This can happen for a load of reasons even as simple as copying text from one part of the site and pasting to another.


 * if the item itself doesn't play an actual part in the quest it's better to mention it in passing in the notes like "X book can be found on table" but don't pass it off that a player needs to get it unless it actually plays a part in the quest (if you've played BaW, think like the book in the Fablesphere where it can actually affect the ending). Basically, if it's unique but not quest related, you can just add a note in passing. For example, if finding the notes actually allowed you to mention something else to Avallach, then it could be mentioned as "you should get this book!" but otherwise, it's just a side note.


 * also this is more just for formatting issues, but because of issues with inconsistent formats everywhere, we generally don't italicize book titles unless it's on the fictional author page.

And it's not vandalizing it, it's just finding the right balance between throwing information at a player and shortening information down to what's actually important for the quest. :)