• This template uses markdown tables and some basic HTML in order to create a somewhat full RAguide. So if you haven't heard of any of that before, you might have a harder time using this template.
• The template posted here may be out-of-date. I sometimes keep adding or changing stuff to my template and upload changes to my GitHub - RetroAchievements Repository, so refer there if you want the most up-to-date version.

Template Examples In-action

• Shadow of Destiny | Shadow of Memories (PlayStation Portable) (uses an older version)
• Red Dead Revolver (PlayStation 2)
• ~Prototype~ Red Dead Revolver (PlayStation 2) (most recent)

In order to use the template, I'd advise copy-pasting the markdown code from my GitHub - ASolidSnack’s RA Guide Template

This guide provides comprehensive details on how to unlock each achievement within the base set, offering clear steps and strategies to ensure your success. Additionally, it includes useful information on the leaderboards for those interested in tracking their progress and competing at higher levels.

^{This guide mirrors the one available on the achievement set developer's Github}

• 💎 Achievement Guide

  _{General Info}

  • 📜 GeneralInfoSubHeader
  • 📜 Walkthroughs & Resources

  _Achievements

  • 🏆 Progression
  • 🏆 Challenges
  • 🏆 Unlocks
  • 🏆 Misc_AchievementCategory

• 🥇 Leaderboard Guide

• 📜 Credits

• ✏️ Footnotes

Set consists of xxxx achievements worth xxx points

Set released on DD MMMM YYYY

SOME_GENERAL_INFO_HERE

If the explanation here doesn't suffice feel free to search up some guides, here are a few helpful resources:

• Retro Achievements Game Page
• Resource_1
• Resource_2
• Resource_3

• info_and_tip

• info_and_tip

The achievements under this category revolve around ...

Title (dev_id)	Guidance & Insights
title_placeholder a_placeholderID	GENERAL_EXPLANATION_HERE Fail Conditions - fail_condition_info If any fail condition is met, the player can easily retry the achievement by ... Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed when ... - A Measured Indicator tracks ... up to ... Misc note ⁃ MISC_NOTE_HERE Developer note ⁃ DEVELOPER_NOTE_HERE

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GENERAL_INFO_ABOUT_ACHIEVEMENT_CATEGORY

GENERAL_INFO_ABOUT_ACHIEVEMENT_CATEGORY

• GENERAL_INFO_ABOUT_ACHIEVEMENT_CATEGORY
• GENERAL_INFO_ABOUT_ACHIEVEMENT_CATEGORY

Additional Notes

• ADDITIONAL_NOTES

• ADDITIONAL_NOTES

SubTitle: ADDITIONAL_NOTES

Title (dev_id)	Guidance & Insights
title_placeholder a_placeholderID	GENERAL_EXPLANATION_HERE Fail Conditions - fail_condition_info If any fail condition is met, the player can easily retry the achievement by ... Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed when ... - A Measured Indicator tracks ... up to ... Misc note ⁃ MISC_NOTE_HERE Developer note ⁃ DEVELOPER_NOTE_HERE
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GENERAL_INFO_ABOUT_ACHIEVEMENT_CATEGORY

Additional Notes

• ADDITIONAL_NOTES

• ADDITIONAL_NOTES

Sub_Title: ADDITIONAL_NOTES

Title (dev_id)	Guidance & Insights
title_placeholder a_placeholderID	GENERAL_EXPLANATION_HERE Fail Conditions - fail_condition_info If any fail condition is met, the player can easily retry the achievement by ... Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed when ... - A Measured Indicator tracks ... up to ... Misc note ⁃ MISC_NOTE_HERE Developer note ⁃ DEVELOPER_NOTE_HERE

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Additional Notes

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• additional_notes

Sub_Title: additional_notes

Title (dev_id)	Guidance & Insights
title_placeholder a_placeholderID	GENERAL_EXPLANATION_HERE Fail Conditions - fail_condition_info If any fail condition is met, the player can easily retry the achievement by ... Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed when ... - A Measured Indicator tracks ... up to ... Misc note ⁃ MISC_NOTE_HERE Developer note ⁃ DEVELOPER_NOTE_HERE

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This section provides a detailed breakdown of the various leaderboards featured in the game, helping players understand how to compete, measure progress, and achieve high scores. Each leaderboard is thoroughly explained, covering its purpose, requirements, and how scores are calculated.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Leaderboard Overviews: A description of what each leaderboard represents, such as chapter completion challenges or special gameplay modes.
• Start Requirements: Information on how to activate the leaderboard, including prerequisites like starting conditions and restrictions on cheats.
• Cancel Conditions: Clear explanations of what actions or circumstances will deactivate or invalidate the player's leaderboard attempt.
• Submit Conditions: The steps necessary to successfully submit your score to the leaderboard.
• Score Calculation Details: A breakdown of how the player's score is determined, with formulas and factors like accuracy, damage taken, time spent, and other gameplay metrics.

With this guide, the player will not only understand the mechanics behind each leaderboard but also gain insights into how to optimize performance and climb the ranks. Whether aiming to perfect a story chapter on higher difficulties or striving for the top spot in specific challenges, this section equips you with everything you need to know.

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RA-User	Role
ASolidSnack	🟉 Achievement Set Developer | Badge Design | RA-Guide Author
placeholder_contributor	🟉 Contributor | Tester - Contributed by ... - Tested the ...

An indicator displayed by the Retro Achievements overlay, often used to track specific progress within an achievement.

Examples:

• Headshots - 7/12
• Enemies left - 11/100
• Accuracy - 47%
• Coins collected - 88%

An indicator displayed by the Retro Achievements overlay, typically used to show when a challenge achievement is available for unlocking or when it is currently active. If this indicator disappears before the achievement unlocks, it often signals a failure, indicating that a retry is necessary.

Examples:

• Enough headshots acquired, finish the mission
• All enemies killed, kill the boss
• Player has not yet taken a hit - for a hitless achievement
• All requirements are met, continue the game to unlock...