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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 and image 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). | ||
# Page titles should be singular except when the name of a single unit of the item in the game is plural | # Page titles should be singular except when the name of a single unit of the item in the game is plural. | ||
# Internal links should display grammatically correct case (e.g. the link for the page Carrot | # Internal links should display grammatically correct case (e.g. the link for the page 'Carrot On A Stick' at the start of a sentence would be: <nowiki>[[Carrot On A Stick|Carrot on a stick]]</nowiki>). | ||
# Images should have captions describing the subject of interest for the page | # Images should have captions describing the subject of interest for the page. | ||
# 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.) | ||
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# 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. | ||
# The third inclusion is the quote taken from in-game crafting menus, if any. | # The third inclusion is the quote taken from in-game crafting menus, if any. | ||
# The fourth inclusion is a simple, concise description of what the article is about (the lede). | # The fourth inclusion is a simple, concise description of what the article is about (the lede). Include the article's title in the lede and make sure it is in '''bold'''. | ||
# The fifth inclusion is an "Appearance" section. | # The fifth inclusion is an "Appearance" section. | ||
# Next, a "Where Found" section, which includes how an item is crafted or otherwise created. | # Next, a "Where Found" section, which includes how an item is crafted or otherwise created. | ||
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# 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. | ||
# The third inclusion is a simple, concise description of what the article is about (the lede). Include the article's title in the lede and make | # The third inclusion is a simple, concise description of what the article is about (the lede). Include the article's title in the lede and make sure it is in '''bold'''. | ||
# The fourth is the information needed about the topic | # The fourth is the information needed about the topic. | ||
# A Gallery is the final section, should there be any additional images concerning the subject that aren't appropriate elsewhere in the article. | # A Gallery is the final section, should there be any additional images concerning the subject that aren't appropriate elsewhere in the article. | ||
# 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 | # 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 | # 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. | ||
# Numbers should be written out if lower than | # Numbers should be written out if lower than thirteen (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".) | ||
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; If it's an image to be used on an article | ; 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 "Blockhead | * 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. | ** Some types of images have standardized filenames. Examine previously uploaded images for the precedence already set. | ||
* Type a short description and categorize the image. | * Type a short description and categorize the image. | ||
