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| − | = Logging in = | + | == Logging in == |
Your username and password are the same as the ones you use to log into the Zero-K server. | Your username and password are the same as the ones you use to log into the Zero-K server. | ||
| − | = Introduction = | + | == Introduction == |
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The wiki here is a constant work in progress. You're encouraged to participate in maintaining and updating the wiki as things change. If you see something wrong with the page, simply hit that edit button and fix it! Helping build the wiki is a great way to establish some credibility and improve your community standing. | The wiki here is a constant work in progress. You're encouraged to participate in maintaining and updating the wiki as things change. If you see something wrong with the page, simply hit that edit button and fix it! Helping build the wiki is a great way to establish some credibility and improve your community standing. | ||
| − | = Rules of the wiki = | + | == Rules of the wiki == |
# Don't vandalize the wiki. We can revert your vandalism, don't even try. Most pages are watched by active members of the wiki who'll revert it on sight. Vandalizing the wiki is a quick way to get yourself banned. | # Don't vandalize the wiki. We can revert your vandalism, don't even try. Most pages are watched by active members of the wiki who'll revert it on sight. Vandalizing the wiki is a quick way to get yourself banned. | ||
| − | # Don't cause | + | # Don't cause flame wars in discussion pages. |
# Don't create misleading information. | # Don't create misleading information. | ||
# Don't engage in revert wars. | # Don't engage in revert wars. | ||
# The [[Code of Conduct]] applies on the wiki as well. | # The [[Code of Conduct]] applies on the wiki as well. | ||
| − | = Learning to edit / create pages = | + | == Learning to edit/create pages == |
| − | To start, click on [[Special:MyPage|this link]]. This is your | + | To start, click on [[Special:MyPage|this link]] after logging in. This is your user page. Here you can do whatever you want, so long as it follows the Code of Conduct. You'll probably arrive at a missing page. Go ahead and mess around with it! Try to write a nice profile page here to practice your editing skills. |
| − | == Things you should be on the lookout for when editing pages== | + | === Things you should be on the lookout for when editing pages === |
| − | + | * Broken links. These occur when pages are missing or incorrectly linked. They will look something like <span style="color:#ba0000">this</span>. | |
| − | * Broken links. These occur when pages are missing or incorrectly linked. They will look something like <span style="color:# | ||
* Bad grammar. | * Bad grammar. | ||
* Misspellings. | * Misspellings. | ||
* Awkwardly written pages. | * Awkwardly written pages. | ||
* Outdated information. | * Outdated information. | ||
| − | * Vandalism | + | * Vandalism. |
| − | = Further reading = | + | == Further reading == |
* [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] | * [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] | ||
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list] | * [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list] | ||
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ] | * [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ] | ||
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[[category:Wiki pages]] | [[category:Wiki pages]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:37, 14 February 2024
Contents
Logging in[edit]
Your username and password are the same as the ones you use to log into the Zero-K server.
Introduction[edit]
The wiki here is a constant work in progress. You're encouraged to participate in maintaining and updating the wiki as things change. If you see something wrong with the page, simply hit that edit button and fix it! Helping build the wiki is a great way to establish some credibility and improve your community standing.
Rules of the wiki[edit]
- Don't vandalize the wiki. We can revert your vandalism, don't even try. Most pages are watched by active members of the wiki who'll revert it on sight. Vandalizing the wiki is a quick way to get yourself banned.
- Don't cause flame wars in discussion pages.
- Don't create misleading information.
- Don't engage in revert wars.
- The Code of Conduct applies on the wiki as well.
Learning to edit/create pages[edit]
To start, click on this link after logging in. This is your user page. Here you can do whatever you want, so long as it follows the Code of Conduct. You'll probably arrive at a missing page. Go ahead and mess around with it! Try to write a nice profile page here to practice your editing skills.
Things you should be on the lookout for when editing pages[edit]
- Broken links. These occur when pages are missing or incorrectly linked. They will look something like this.
- Bad grammar.
- Misspellings.
- Awkwardly written pages.
- Outdated information.
- Vandalism.
