User blog:Martialmaniac/Inferred Nen Type

The Nen types of abilities are getting a bit out of hand. I do believe we can infer certainthings from the laws within the story. It is what is done on the Fairy Tail wiki for Magic types, and the A Song of Ice and Fire wiki regularly mentiones theories and multiple possibilities, clearly specifying what they are, because otherwise information is lacking: Hunter x Hunter, like other works, is not just made out of incontrovertible facts, hints and ambiguities are also relevant. Denying them means impoverishing the wiki.

Still, we need to be precise. We have to say when the Nen type of an ability is something we inferred, and when it is confirmed. For this reason, I suggest we introdue the "Inferred Nen Type" option. Basically, it would consist either in a symbol near the Nen type of an ability or a character (like an asterisk, for example) or a normal reference that explains why we infer what we infer. There are so many things we give for granted. Absurdly, not even Killua's Lightning Bolt was confirmed to be Transmutation; on the other hand, we know it is so, jsut like we can safely infer Texture Surprise is a Conjuration ability (if you have doubts, we'll discuss this later).

If we blindly followed what is confirmed, we would have something like 10/15 confirmed Nen types. Inference should play a crucial part, because we have been given the means to do it correctly, and because that is what characters do, and they are our main sources. For instance, Killua guessed Leorio is an Emitter after seeing his ability, while we cannot write Tsubone is a Conjurer despite her having an extremely complex Conjuration Hatsu.

Does this mean we cìget to speculate freely? Hell no. We would do things the same way as before. However, we explain why we do what we do, including conjectures and highlighting what they are.

There are two main methods of accomplishing what I mean: the first is to click on the symbol/reference near the Nen type to read what is the evidence (like so). Ideally, it would be enough to just mouse over it, but it's not important. Alternatively, we could make entire pages dedicated to the inference and speculation, also including multiple possibilities, like in the A Song of Ice and Fire wiki (like so).

At this point, we only need to dcide if the page/template should sport the caption "Unknown" or "Emission" etc., or if it should depend on the uncertainty of the case.

Apologies for the mitakes, but I am not going to reread it right now. I hope everything is clear, but do not be afraid to ask questions. I really think this kind of addition is crucial if we want to consider our edits accurate.

Should we introduce this feature? Yes No

If yes, which format is better? Reference Separate Page Depends on the case: reference if there is one possibility, page if there are multiple

On a side note, it is not at all sure Meruem is a Specialist, particularly because his ability to increase his aura by eating Nen users may be just a variation of phagogenesis (species ability) and not a Nen ability.