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Namespace Separation: Yes or No?
We should address this early before it gets much harder to change directions. We currently do not have a decision to use namespaces or not.

The main pros for using namespaces include:
 * Better compatibility with UESP's infrastructure.
 * Can be neater as namespaces function as "super categories" of topics.
 * Will allow us to document topics from gameplay and lore perspectives easier.

The cons include:
 * Although UESP users are likely to be familiar, most wikis do not use namespaces in this fashion so it could be potentially confusing to readers and prospective editors.
 * We don't know if this is going to be a series yet, so it may not be necessary to really divide between different games and lore.
 * It may increase the difficulty in implementing Scribunto/Lua templates.

Considering these points, I find myself in favor of adopting a namespace structure like UESP's. While it may not be standard, I don't think it's that overall confusing. And while we don't know if this will be an ongoing franchise, none of the wording from Bethesda has implied this series will only ever get a single game, and considering the history of the games industry, assuming there will be sequels is likely the safer bet. --AKB (talk) 12:04, 12 May 2022 (EDT)