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| − | + | The Corepunk wiki strives for a comprehensive archive of information about the videogame [https://corepunk.com/ Corepunk]. As such, anybody is able to contribute, no matter how big or small the contribution. Users do not need to register to contribute to the wiki. If editors do not register, their edits will be identified with their IP address. | |
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==General== | ==General== | ||
| − | + | Important editing guidelines. Anyone editing the wiki should familiarize themselves with these rules. | |
===Content=== | ===Content=== | ||
Content should be written in [[wikipedia:American English]], in an unbiased, formal manner. They should be as concise as possible whilst still being readable to most users and without loss of information. Content should be relevant and should not be a narrative short story.<br> | Content should be written in [[wikipedia:American English]], in an unbiased, formal manner. They should be as concise as possible whilst still being readable to most users and without loss of information. Content should be relevant and should not be a narrative short story.<br> | ||
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===Appearance=== | ===Appearance=== | ||
| − | Editors must ensure articles have a consistent and standardized appearance. This is done through the use of [[#Templates|templates]]. | + | Editors must ensure articles have a consistent and standardized appearance. This is done through the use of [[#Templates|templates]].<br> |
| − | + | We aim for a visual style similar to that of [https://corepunk.com/ Corepunk's official website]. | |
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===Uploading=== | ===Uploading=== | ||
| − | All images, with the exception of icons, should be uploaded as <code>.jpg</code> files | + | All images, with the exception of icons, should be uploaded as <code>.jpg</code> files. This makes load times for pages with many images significantly faster.<br> |
Icons should be uploaded as <code>.png</code> files with the highest resolution possible, preferably from Corepunk's game files or the [https://corepunk.com/en/press Official Press Kit].<br> | Icons should be uploaded as <code>.png</code> files with the highest resolution possible, preferably from Corepunk's game files or the [https://corepunk.com/en/press Official Press Kit].<br> | ||
When taking screenshots, ensure the image quality is the highest possible before compressing. This means all graphics settings should be set to their maximum values.<br> | When taking screenshots, ensure the image quality is the highest possible before compressing. This means all graphics settings should be set to their maximum values.<br> | ||
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Users can optionally fill in the '''Summary''' text box below the editing area to explain the content of the edit. Before clicking the "'''Save changes'''" button, it is encouraged to click the "'''Show preview'''" to ensure the page's content and format is correct. | Users can optionally fill in the '''Summary''' text box below the editing area to explain the content of the edit. Before clicking the "'''Save changes'''" button, it is encouraged to click the "'''Show preview'''" to ensure the page's content and format is correct. | ||
===Minor Edits=== | ===Minor Edits=== | ||
| − | A '''minor edit''' signifies that a small, superficial change has been made to a page. This may include, but is not limited to: fixing typos, spelling and/or grammatical mistakes; altering page appearance and/or structure; updating inaccurate information; or addition of detail that is of little importance to the overall article | + | A '''minor edit''' signifies that a small, superficial change has been made to a page. This may include, but is not limited to: fixing typos, spelling and/or grammatical mistakes; altering page appearance and/or structure; updating inaccurate information; or addition of detail that is of little importance to the overall article. |
To signify a minor edit, tick the checkbox labeled "'''This is a minor edit'''" above the "'''Save changes'''" button. Marking an edit as minor does not mean the contributor should forgo writing an edit summary. Editors should not feel that marking an edit as minor devalues their contribution in any way. | To signify a minor edit, tick the checkbox labeled "'''This is a minor edit'''" above the "'''Save changes'''" button. Marking an edit as minor does not mean the contributor should forgo writing an edit summary. Editors should not feel that marking an edit as minor devalues their contribution in any way. | ||
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===Major Edits=== | ===Major Edits=== | ||
'''Major edits''' are edits not considered to be minor. Editors should first consider adding to to the relevant [[#Talk Pages|talk page]] and getting consent from relevant editors first before making the contribution. If an edit takes place over an extended period of time, consider saving the page and using the {{T|in use}} template to prevent edit conflicts and ensure progress isn't lost if the web browser crashes. | '''Major edits''' are edits not considered to be minor. Editors should first consider adding to to the relevant [[#Talk Pages|talk page]] and getting consent from relevant editors first before making the contribution. If an edit takes place over an extended period of time, consider saving the page and using the {{T|in use}} template to prevent edit conflicts and ensure progress isn't lost if the web browser crashes. | ||
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==Article Creation== | ==Article Creation== | ||
| − | Before '''article creation''', ensure that it is necessary and relevant to Corepunk. Novice editors are reccommended to begin with smaller edits first before creating a new article. The easiest way to create a new article is to find and click through a red link | + | Before '''article creation''', ensure that it is necessary and relevant to Corepunk. Novice editors are reccommended to begin with smaller edits first before creating a new article. The easiest way to create a new article is to find and click through a red link such as [[Help:Editing/Invalid Link|Help:Example]]. |
==Talk Pages== | ==Talk Pages== | ||
| − | '''Talk pages''' are used to discuss possible changes to a particular article before it becomes a submitted contribution. If an editor is unsure about a contribution, it is reccommended to ask in the article in question's related talk page. Editors should sign their contributions to a talk page with their [https://corepunk.wiki/w/Special:Preferences signature] with four tildes (i.e. " | + | '''Talk pages''' are used to discuss possible changes to a particular article before it becomes a submitted contribution. If an editor is unsure about a contribution, it is reccommended to ask in the article in question's related talk page.<br> |
| − | + | Editors should sign their contributions to a talk page with their [https://corepunk.wiki/w/Special:Preferences signature] with four tildes (i.e. "<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>") | |
==Documentation== | ==Documentation== | ||
| − | + | We strive for a wiki such that the average user can look at our source and understand its general function.<br> | |
| + | In general, a page's source should be documented with comments if it is hard to read and/or understand. This means all code that isn't self-explanatory should be commented. | ||
===Naming Conventions=== | ===Naming Conventions=== | ||
Pages and headings should be named formally, concisely and sensibly. It should convey a general idea of what the section is about. | Pages and headings should be named formally, concisely and sensibly. It should convey a general idea of what the section is about. | ||
===Templates=== | ===Templates=== | ||
| − | Templates are snippets of wikitext to be included in articles. They are used as a means of standardization and ease of use. In general, if a snippet is repeated across multiple pages, it should be abstracted into a template.<br> | + | Templates are snippets of wikitext to be included in articles. It is similar to a [[wikipedia:Class_(computer_programming)|class]] in object-oriented programming.<br> |
| + | They are used by this wiki as a means of standardization and ease of use. In general, if a snippet is repeated across multiple pages, it should be abstracted into a template.<br> | ||
Comments in templates should be adjacent to the line it is commenting on, or directly above the relevant section. | Comments in templates should be adjacent to the line it is commenting on, or directly above the relevant section. | ||