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In all cases where spellings differ between variations of English, the USA spelling is preferred. This is the spelling used in the ''Pikmin'' games in all English-speaking regions (with the exception of treasures not in the USA [[Region|version]] of ''[[Pikmin 2]]''), as well as the spelling used by the majority of readers and editors. | In all cases where spellings differ between variations of English, the USA spelling is preferred. This is the spelling used in the ''Pikmin'' games in all English-speaking regions (with the exception of treasures not in the USA [[Region|version]] of ''[[Pikmin 2]]''), as well as the spelling used by the majority of readers and editors. | ||
We prefer to keep our language formal, but that doesn't necessarily mean that everything has to be said using only advanced words. If you have the choice between using complex terms, and simple words, go for the latter, provided that the text is still formal. This way, readers that have a harder time with English can still understand the text, without compromising the formality of the encyclopedia. For instance, we prefer "The plant-life in this part is mostly consisted of bushes, which serve as walls." over "The flora in this | We prefer to keep our language formal, but that doesn't necessarily mean that everything has to be said using only advanced words. If you have the choice between using complex terms, and simple words, go for the latter, provided that the text is still formal. This way, readers that have a harder time with English can still understand the text, without compromising the formality of the encyclopedia. For instance, we prefer "The plant-life in this part is mostly consisted of bushes, which serve as walls." over "The flora in this segment is constituted in large part of common shrubbery, acting as delimiters." | ||
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