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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. | |||
