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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) | ||
