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== Style Guidelines ==
==Style Guidelines==
# Use start case (capitalization of all words, regardless of the part of speech) for page names (e.g. [[Carrot On A Stick]])
# Use start case (capitalization of all words, regardless of the part of speech) for page names (e.g. [[Carrot On A Stick]])
# Page titles should use the exact name from the game, but not necessarily the same case (see the first guideline)
# Page titles should use the exact name from the game, but not necessarily the same case (see the first guideline)
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# The word "blockhead(s)" should only be capitalized if at the beginning of a sentence or when referring to the game. (e.g. A [[blockhead]] can sail across using a [[boat]]. [[The Blockheads]] features [[ocean]]s.)
# The word "blockhead(s)" should only be capitalized if at the beginning of a sentence or when referring to the game. (e.g. A [[blockhead]] can sail across using a [[boat]]. [[The Blockheads]] features [[ocean]]s.)


== 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 Software ==
==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 ==
==Using Images==
=== Taking Screenshots ===
===Taking Screenshots===
You can take in-game screenshots in 1 of 2 ways
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).
* 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 ===
===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.
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]
* Make sure you are using some software which is suitable. Photoshop, paint.net or [http://pixlr.com/editor Pixlr]
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* 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
=== Uploading Images ===
===Uploading Images===
; If it's an image ''everyone'' on the wiki will benefit from.
; 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)
* Go to the [[Special:Upload|upload page]] and choose the image (10MB Max)
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