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===General Notes===
 
===General Notes===
* Bear in mind, content is still being added.  There is a LOT of information and some formatting issues to address.
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* Bear in mind, content is still being added.  There is a LOT of information that needs to be added, as well as redesigning of some formats. 
* Use the [[Sandbox|Sandbox]] for test edits.
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* Most pages have been created or redlinked for future creation.  If a page must be created, check to see if it doesn't already exist (and just needs another redirect), and if not, maintain the proper format.
* Might add navboxes here and there if I feel like it.
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* Use the [[Sandbox|Sandbox]] for test edits, not the pages themselves.
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* Might add navboxes here and there as necessary/if I feel like it.
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* Yes, the search engine is terrible.  But not much can be done with it.  For now.
  
 
===Page Addition Guidelines===
 
===Page Addition Guidelines===
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** Usually the file will have already been created.  If it hasn't been made, check your spelling FIRST, before making a new page.  Then check the ingame spelling!   
 
** Usually the file will have already been created.  If it hasn't been made, check your spelling FIRST, before making a new page.  Then check the ingame spelling!   
 
** Some are currently rather embarrassingly devoid of content, namely the ones that simply state "Area version of X spell".  Fill them out please!
 
** Some are currently rather embarrassingly devoid of content, namely the ones that simply state "Area version of X spell".  Fill them out please!
* Additional notes are just that, additional notes.  Do not reiterate the help file again, or paraphrase/translate it into anything like simple breakdown of effects (e.g. try to avoid directly saying "armor gives you -2.0 more ac, lion chorus gives you exactly +whatever to damage", &c)
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* Additional notes are just that, additional notes.  Do not reiterate the help file again, or paraphrase/translate it into anything like simple breakdown of effects (e.g. try to avoid directly saying "armor gives you -2.0 ac, lion chorus gives you exactly +whatever to damage, stab multiplier is exactly x, &c"). 
* Not every page needs additional notes; most files are clear enough for those with half a brain (even to those holding someone else's half!)
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* Keep terms relative, not specific ("stronger version of blah, greatly increases hitroll, moderately boosts hpregen, &c")
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* Not every page needs additional notes; most files are clear enough for those with half a brain to dechiper (even to those holding someone else's half!)
 
* Keep it short!  Break long entries into smaller ones
 
* Keep it short!  Break long entries into smaller ones
  

Revision as of 05:20, 7 March 2011

1. This is highly experimental/beta!  Take the information here with a grain 
of salt.  
***Things are highly subject to change.***

2. Immortals have final say in everything.

3. This is not a forum; take that to crier (or at least the relevant talk pages).  
Keep discussions to discussion pages, not onto any of the main pages.  No whining.
***This is intended primarily as an information repository, and should remained as 
unbiased as possible.***

4. Keep it PG-13.  Spam/vandalism/profanity/general stupidity will most likely 
result in revoking of edit privileges.  

5.  Suggestions are just that, suggestions.  They are not demands or orders or 
whatever have you, so if someone doesn't drop everything they're doing to just to 
appease your whim, tough beans.  
    Suggestions will be reviewed and if deemed beneficial and reasonable, 
someone might implement the idea, time and energy permitting.  Sloth second, 
real life first.

General Notes

  • Bear in mind, content is still being added. There is a LOT of information that needs to be added, as well as redesigning of some formats.
  • Most pages have been created or redlinked for future creation. If a page must be created, check to see if it doesn't already exist (and just needs another redirect), and if not, maintain the proper format.
  • Use the Sandbox for test edits, not the pages themselves.
  • Might add navboxes here and there as necessary/if I feel like it.
  • Yes, the search engine is terrible. But not much can be done with it. For now.

Page Addition Guidelines

Pages: Abilities Help Files

  • Include all the categories, regardless of if the relevant spell/song/skill uses them all. Does not apply to generic help files, but adding See Also: would be nice
    • Usually the file will have already been created. If it hasn't been made, check your spelling FIRST, before making a new page. Then check the ingame spelling!
    • Some are currently rather embarrassingly devoid of content, namely the ones that simply state "Area version of X spell". Fill them out please!
  • Additional notes are just that, additional notes. Do not reiterate the help file again, or paraphrase/translate it into anything like simple breakdown of effects (e.g. try to avoid directly saying "armor gives you -2.0 ac, lion chorus gives you exactly +whatever to damage, stab multiplier is exactly x, &c").
  • Keep terms relative, not specific ("stronger version of blah, greatly increases hitroll, moderately boosts hpregen, &c")
  • Not every page needs additional notes; most files are clear enough for those with half a brain to dechiper (even to those holding someone else's half!)
  • Keep it short! Break long entries into smaller ones


Pages: Areas

  • If you feel compelled, feel free to write a little story/description of the area based on the ingame area descriptions. Be nice. The original builder, should they still be around, has final say.
  • Quick Notes section just for notes that would usually be written on the map itself
    • examples include keys to get into the area, water breathing/fly warnings, aggro/patrol warnings, &c
    • this is not the section to mention 'great mobs to hit' or strategies. Add those to General Notes and Tips
  • NO equipment/equipment stats &c. That's what eqlist is for. Mentioning one or two prize pieces in the area is acceptable (no stats, just link the eq to eqlist)
    • format is:
{{WikEQ|name=short name|keywords=short name keywords}}   

Note: The template is case-sensitive!

Pages: Quests

  • No full quest details, just quest giver and reward in the appropriate sections. Debating adding quest giver section to area pages, still haven't decided.

Works in progress:

  1. Honor related stuff, including epics/raid mobs, helpfiles
  2. Game Mechanics page needs to be redone, newbie guide needs to be formatted as well