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# Numbers should be written out if lower than eleven (one, three, five, ten, etc.) but written using numerals otherwise (100, 200, etc.). Do not put both the word and the numeral. (e.g. Incorrect- "one (1) copper coin", "fifty (50) sticks". Correct- "one copper coin", "50 sticks"). | # Numbers should be written out if lower than eleven (one, three, five, ten, etc.) but written using numerals otherwise (100, 200, etc.). Do not put both the word and the numeral. (e.g. Incorrect- "one (1) copper coin", "fifty (50) sticks". Correct- "one copper coin", "50 sticks"). | ||
# 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 Images== | ==Using Images== | ||
===Taking Screenshots=== | ===Taking Screenshots=== | ||
You can take in-game screenshots in | ====On iOS==== | ||
You can take in-game screenshots in two different ways. | |||
* Simply take a screen capture on your device (quickly press the ''home'' and ''lock'' buttons at the same time). | * 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. | * 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 | ====On Android==== | ||
* Make sure you are using some software which is suitable | Methods of capturing the entire screen will vary by device. However, the camera item will still function. | ||
=== Editing Images === | |||
Firstly you need to ensure that you have transferred your images from your device to your computer and then continue with these steps. | |||
* Make sure you are using some software which is suitable, such as Photoshop, paint.net or [http://pixlr.com/editor Pixlr] | |||
* Open the image and make sure it is on a suitable canvas size if required | * 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 | * Edit the image - usually cropping is the only thing needed | ||
* Export as a high quality .png | * Export as a high quality .png file | ||
===Uploading Images=== | ===Uploading Images=== | ||
; If it's an image | ; If it's an image to be used on an article | ||
* Go to the [[Special:Upload|upload page]] and choose the image (10MB Max) | * Go to the [[Special:Upload|upload page]] and choose the image (10MB Max) | ||
* Choose a suitable file name. For example " | * Choose a suitable file name. For example "Blockhead on Donkey.png" and not "Screenshot 27405350473750.png" | ||
* | ** Some types of images have standardized filenames. Examine previously uploaded images for the precedence already set. | ||
; If it's an image | * Type a short description and categorize the image. | ||
* Click upload file. | |||
; If it's an image to be used on your user page | |||
* Upload the image to an external site. [http://mediacru.sh MediaCrush] is recommended. | * Upload the image to an external site. [http://mediacru.sh MediaCrush] is recommended. | ||
* '''Currently, external images are disabled. Please link to them instead.''' | |||
==Using the Wiki Software== | |||
Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software. | |||