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[[Category:Guides]]
This is the guide for users who are new to editing wikis in general, and a style reference for all editors on the [[RetroMC Wiki]].<br>
<span style="font-size: 1.5em">Additionally, ''please'' read the [[Server_rules#Wiki_rules|wiki rules]] before you create your account.</span>
== Creating your account ==
Head to [[Special:CreateAccount]], and make an account '''with the same name you use in the Minecraft server'''.
This is for moderation purposes. If an account namesquats (uses a popular username), then it'll be blocked unless the user who created it or the MC username owner verifies it in [[Ticket system|in a ticket (<code>#helpdesk</code>)]]. (Also, to log into your account, use [[Special:UserLogin]].)
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If you forgot your password, head to [[Special:PasswordReset]]. but it only works if you added an email address when you created your account.<br>
If you didn't add an email address before you lost your password, [[Ticket system|open a ticket in the Discord guild under {{button|Login Trouble}}]].
== Page creation and making edits ==
[[File:Wiki-contribution-guide-1.png|thumb|right|Simply search for the name of the page you want, then click on the red link in the "Create the page "<code>[page name]</code>"...".]]
To edit an existing page, head to the page you want to edit, and select {{button|Edit}} somewhere in the top right corner.<br>
For more info, reference these pages on MediaWiki:
* '''Starting a new page''': https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Starting_a_new_page
* '''Links''': https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Links
* '''Images''': https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Images
* '''Formatting''': https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting
* '''Manual:CSS''' (If you wish to use CSS): https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:CSS
CSS can be utilized via <code><nowiki><span style=""></span></nowiki></code> and <code><nowiki><div style=""></div></nowiki></code> to enhance visual appeal.<br>
On this very wiki, [[User:Noggisoggi]] can be used as an example to learn from. 

== Wiki contribution Standards ==

=== Writing guide === 

* Write articles from a ''neutral point of view'' (avoid personal opinions or perspectives), and prefer the '''use of the third person''' for the majority of pages.

* When writing from an advisory/instructional PoV, feel free to use first-person pronouns ("I", "you") within guides (like this page) and userpages when providing a more conversational tone.

* '''Profanity usage should be avoided as much as possible''' unless they are part of a username, sign, or any other context where it's unavoidable.

=== Article structure ===

* Do not begin your page with a title, as this causes an error while loading the page preview. However, rou can begin your page with an infobox or a notice.

* '''Break up long blocks of text''' into smaller paragraphs, '''group small parts into larger sections''' and  '''use bullet points''' to improve readability.

=== Style Guide ===
Use '''bold''' and ''italic'' text to emphasize important information, but avoid overusing them to naintain readability.<br>
We recommend using bold text for:

* The page's title and its variation in the introduction.

<div style="padding:10px; background:#f9f9f9; border: 2px solid #aaa">
'''Orter''', also referred to as '''Ort''' or '''Other''' is a town located next to a chunk error [...]
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<div style="padding:10px; background:#f9f9f9; border: 2px solid #aaa">
'''Chips''' or '''Apple Chips''' is a '''magical food source''' that grants its consumer the power to [...]
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* Key terms mentionned for the first time.

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This is when {{user-nonwiki|10centscoin}} was named '''Ultimate Glorious Leader''' of the Orter Federation.
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On the 29th of February, the town opened the '''largest commercial center''' built in the server: , '''1:1 replica of the largest Walmart shop''' in the world.
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* Headed point titles

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{{user-nonwiki|10centscoin}}'s plan to transform the Orter Federation into a RetroMC superpower was layed out as follow:<br>

* '''Annex neighboring cities:''' Through the use of military force, economic supremacy or other liplomatic means. 
* '''Building the largest wheat farm on the server:''' To provide a steady influx of food for all citizens of the Orter Federation.</div>

We recommend using italics for:

* Server slang

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It appeared as if {{user-nonwiki|latsyrC}} had consumed too much crystal and was now infected with ''crystallisis''.
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* Technical terms

<div style="padding:10px; background:#f9f9f9; border: 2px solid #aaa">
The ''Java Runtime Environment'' was the only thing stopping her from running Java.
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* Foreign words

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The name for this semi-autonomous district comes from the arabic word ''Mathaliah''
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=== General Guidelines ===
* When editing others' (and even your own!) work, be respectful of their contributions and follow standard wiki etiquette (e.g., avoid reverting changes without explanation).

* Be mindful of sensitive topics, such as player conflicts. Approach these subjects with tact and respect for all parties involved especially if the dispute has not been resolved or is still a controversial topic among the community.

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<span style="font-size: 1.2em">⚠️ <strong>Warning:</strong></span> [[Template:MCColor]] and the <code>color</code> parameter in CSS need to be invoked ''as-is'', with the same spelling, so the Commonwealth spelling can't be used.
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Some [[:Category:Towns|pages about towns]] and [[:Category:Server internals|server internals]] are good inspirations for the writing style on this wiki.<br />
You can also utilize templates, such as [[Template:User]] (for adding user heads next to usernames), [[Template:Infobox]], [[Template:Infobox User]] (user pages only) and [[Template:Infobox Town]] (Town/village pages only).<br />
[[Template:MCColor]] can be used to {{MCColor|&7|add}} {{MCColor|&b|color}}.
Wikipedia's policies and guidelines is also another good resource if you have the time, though they are loosely followed: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Policies_and_guidelines https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Policies_and_guidelines]

== Cheatsheet ==
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
! Format !! Output !! Notes
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| <code><nowiki>hmm<br>oh ok</nowiki></code>
| hmm<br>oh ok
| '<code><nowiki><br></nowiki></code>' is the newline tag; you will use this '''a lot'''.
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| <code><nowiki>The [[Dungeon]]'s 8th floor is full of horrors..</nowiki></code>
| The [[Dungeon]]'s 8th floor is full of horrors..
| The text between the square brackets link to an already-existing page.
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| <code><nowiki>'''bold'''</nowiki></code>
| '''bold'''
| Used at the start of pages to highlight a name if applicable.<br />
It can be used to emphasize a statement; though its effectiveness will decrease if it's overused. 
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| <code><nowiki>''italics''</nowiki></code> 
| ''italics''
| Used for quotations, new words, emphasis, etc. 
|-
| <code><nowiki><code>/help</code></nowiki></code>
| <code>/help</code>
| Use it for commands, values, etc.
|-
| <code><nowiki><nowiki>'''hmmm'''</nowiki></nowiki></code>
| <nowiki>'''hmmm'''</nowiki>
| Note the '<code><nowiki><nowiki></nowiki></code>' tags - it is used to disable additional wiki formatting in text enclosed inside the tags.
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| <code><nowiki>{{MCColor|&f|/!\}}{{MCColor|&e|/!\}}{{MCColor|&c|/!\}}{{MCColor|&4|/!\}}</code></nowiki>
| {{MCColor|&f|/!\}}{{MCColor|&e|/!\}}{{MCColor|&c|/!\}}{{MCColor|&4|/!\}}
| 2nd parameter is the color code/name; see [[Module:MCColor/data]] for the list.<br />
3rd parameter is the text to be colored.
|-
| <code><nowiki>{{user|Noggisoggi}} and {{user-nonwiki|Noggisoggi}} are good people.</nowiki></code>
| {{user|Noggisoggi}} and {{user-nonwiki|Noggisoggi}} are good people.
| Disregarding the nonsensical example, both [[Template:User]] (links to userpage) and [[Template:User-nonwiki]] (without userpage) can be utilized to give pages a bit more detail.
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| <code><nowiki>Press {{button|R}} to fly and go brrrr- oh wait, it's [[Ranks#Helper|staff only]]..</nowiki></code>
| Press {{button|R}} to fly and go brrrr- oh wait, it's [[Ranks#Helper|staff only]]..
| You won't use [[Template:Button]] often – it's only used in the context of guides, where a button or a key is to be mentioned.
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| <code><nowiki><!-- hmmmmm --></nowiki></code>
| <!-- hmmmmm -->
| Text between those tags are only displayed when viewing the page's source.
|}
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If you're ready and want to learn some more formatting tricks and whatnot, peruse the [[Wiki_contribution_guide/Advanced|advanced subpage]] of this guide.<br>
Hopefully, with these guides, you should be able to contribute to the wiki with style! <code>:^)</code><br />