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== Basic Structure of Articles ==
== Basic Structure of Articles ==
===Item Articles===
=== Item Articles ===
# New articles should begin with a <nowiki>{{Stub}}</nowiki> tag. It will be removed or replaced by an administrator when the article is complete.
# New articles should begin with a <nowiki>{{Stub}}</nowiki> tag. It will be removed or replaced by an administrator when the article is complete.
# The second inclusion should be the [[:Template:Item Infobox]]. All applicable parameters should be filled out, and all that don't apply should not be on the page.
# The second inclusion should be the [[:Template:Item Infobox]]. All applicable parameters should be filled out, and all that don't apply should not be on the page.
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# Finally, don't forget to include all appropriate categories.
# Finally, don't forget to include all appropriate categories.


===Other Articles===
=== Other Articles ===
# New articles should begin with a <nowiki>{{Stub}}</nowiki> tag. It will be removed or replaced by an administrator when the article is complete.
# New articles should begin with a <nowiki>{{Stub}}</nowiki> tag. It will be removed or replaced by an administrator when the article is complete.
# The second inclusion should be an appropriate and filled-out infobox. If no infobox fits, an appropriate image or thumbnail positioned to the right is preferred.
# The second inclusion should be an appropriate and filled-out infobox. If no infobox fits, an appropriate image or thumbnail positioned to the right is preferred.
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# Finally, don't forget to include all appropriate categories.
# Finally, don't forget to include all appropriate categories.


==Grammar==
== Grammar ==
# Nouns within articles should not be preceded with possessive determiners. (e.g. Incorrect- "your Blockhead", "his shoes". Correct- "a Blockhead", "a Blockhead's shoes").
# Nouns within articles should not be preceded with possessive determiners. (e.g. Incorrect- "your Blockhead", "his shoes". Correct- "a Blockhead", "a Blockhead's shoes").
# Articles should be written using third tense. No second tense pronouns should be used (e.g. Incorrect - You should first build a campfire. Correct - A Blockhead should first build a campfire). It is understood that it is a player who controls the device, game, and initiates a Blockhead's actions. However, it is Blockheads that ultimately perform the action in game. Articles should be written with this in mind.
# Articles should be written using third tense. No second tense pronouns should be used (e.g. Incorrect - You should first build a campfire. Correct - A Blockhead should first build a campfire). It is understood that it is a player who controls the device, game, and initiates a Blockhead's actions. However, it is Blockheads that ultimately perform the action in game. Articles should be written with this in mind.
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# Use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quotation_mark#Punctuation logical quotation marks]. (e.g. Incorrect- the tin foil hat prevents "mind control." Correct- the tin foil hat prevents "mind control".)
# Use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quotation_mark#Punctuation logical quotation marks]. (e.g. Incorrect- the tin foil hat prevents "mind control." Correct- the tin foil hat prevents "mind control".)


== Using the Wiki ==
== Using the Wiki Software ==
Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
== Using Images ==
=== Taking Screenshots ===
You can take in-game screenshots in 1 of 2 ways
* Simply take a screen capture on your device (quickly press the ''home'' and ''lock'' buttons at the same time).
* Use the [[camera]] ([[Camera#Using|usage instructions]]) This is recommended as images taken with the camera do not include any user interface buttons, icons, menus, or windows.
=== Editing Images ===
Firstly you need to ensure that you have transferred your images from your camera roll to your computer and then continue with these steps.
* Make sure you are using some software which is suitable. Photoshop, paint.net or [http://pixlr.com/editor Pixlr]
* Open the image and make sure it is on a suitable canvas size if required
* Edit the image - usually cropping is the only thing needed
* Export as a high quality .png
=== Uploading Images ===
; If it's an image ''everyone'' on the wiki will benefit from.
* Go to the [[Special:Upload|upload page]] and choose the image (10MB Max)
* Choose a suitable file name. For example "Blockhead_on_Donkey.png" and not "Screenshot_27405350473750.png"
* Click upload file (a short description and some categories might be useful too).
; If it's an image that probably ''only you'' will benefit from.
* Upload the image to an external site. [http://mediacru.sh MediaCrush] is recommended.
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