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==First Steps==
1. After you create your account and login for the first time, setup your personal '''User''' and ''' User talk''' pages. Click on your username and "Talk" in the upper right corner (desktop view) to create those pages. Even if you leave them blank, their existence makes it easier for other users to contact you with questions or to request collaboration on a larger project.
Setup your personal 2. Please briefly read [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Talk_pages#Editing_conventions_on_talk_pages MediaWiki Help on Talk Pages]. '''Signatures, indents, and topics''' (headings) on '''User talk ''' pages, when you first log in, you will see your username and '''Talkpages''' in make it easier to see the flow of discussion and allows future editors who want to get up to date on the upper right corner click those history of an article to create your quickly do so. * Consider '''watching''' talk pages. Even if they (click the star) which you are blankparticipating in, this makes it easier for others to contact youas they will be highlighted in the [[Special:RecentChanges]]. It You can also allows change your '''Preferences''' if you want to receive alternative notifications for easy collaboration when working watched pages. * Most users will want to place their personal '''User talk''' and '''User''' pages on large projectstheir watchlist.
Please have a brief read 3. Next, it will be helpful to familiarize yourself with some of [http://www.mediawikithe information to the right.org/This wiki/Help:Talk_pages#Editing_conventions_on_talk_pages MediaWiki Help on Talk Pages]. uses the '''Signatures, indents, and topicsMediaWiki''' (headings) in Talk Pages make it easier to see how the discussion is going and who has last replied, not just for the person platform. If you respond are new toMediaWiki, but any future editors who want to get up to date some Help articles can be found on the history of an articlesidebar.
Consider 4. When creating pages, we would like to maintain some semblance between similar pages. You can check out the [[Project Gorgon Wiki:Formatting|formatting guidelines]] page for some advice. This page may be outdated, however a '''watchingArticle guide pages''' talk section contains a list of very useful templates that most new pages (click the star) which you are participating inbuilt to follow. The best method is to find a similar page, as they will be highlighted in and check the formatting of that page and the template the [[Special:RecentChanges]]page is based on.
Next, it will be helpful 5. You may want to join a [[Discord]] server to familiarize yourself communicate with some of the information to the rightother Gorgon wiki editors. This wiki uses the * Wiki-themed channels can be found in both '''Project: Gorgon (Official)''' and '''The Gorgon'MediaWikis Head Discord''' platform. If you are new to MediaWiki, some Help articles can be found on the sidebar. You can edit the wiki if you * Large group editing projects are logged into forum account. Please click that, and create a page about yourself, and a Talk Page so that people may leave you messagesusually organized through Discord.
When creating pages5. Finally, we would like pick something to maintain some semblance between similar pagesadd. You can check out choose from one of the [[Project Gorgon Wiki:Formatting|formatting guidelines]] pagegeneral categories below, although partially outdatedor focus on contributing to anything that you would like to work on. The * If you intend to make change that will impact many pages (rewriting a template, changing the layout of something), it is best method is to find check with an experienced editor first!* Occasionally a similar pagenew user will start a project, and see such as rewriting the ''Locations'' section of the formatting ''Creature Template'', before realizing part of the way through that pagethey have over 900 pages to manually change. In this situation, the user should have asked for help completing the project. Many experienced editors are willing to help!
Finally, pick something to add. You can choose from one of the general categories below or anything that you come across that you would like to work on.
==Where to Help==
The following areas of the wiki need the most help:
; Creature Page Updates* Style: Most Creatures require updates to follow the [[Creature Template]]. Most pages have an outdated layout for the Miscellaneous section.* Content: The Reported Loot sections need additional information gathered from in-game!* Content: Images. Over 500 creatures still require quality, daytime, cropped screenshots to use in their infoboxes. You can find a list of wanted images at [[Special:WantedFiles]], or browse Anatomy category pages. Red links are usually missing images. Click the "(1 link)" next to the red link, click the page listed below, then from that page click the image link in the article to add a picture. Try to optimize pictures a little bit in Photoshop by using "Save for Web" if your version offers it. Size it down to 400 pixels wide to reduce the file size, as most articles will display a 400px thumb.; Missing Monsters* There may be missing monsters on the wiki. Usually, these are unique summons by bosses.
; NPCs
* Style: Most Many NPCs require clear, daytime photographs of themare using an outdated layout for their Training section. It would be preferable that these screenshots The proper format can be taken found on the highest level of graphics[[NPC Template]] page.* Content: Not all NPCs have pages yet. : New Most NPCs need to have their quotes, lore, and other options added to their pages as they are added to the game.: Some NPCs were in temporary places and were moved around to their more permanent locations, check in passing if their recorded location matches with missing their in-game locationConversations section; Pages with existing but incomplete tables: [[Gems]] (complete the table): [[Teleportation]] recipes: [[Surveying]] (list of maps and what gems they lead to)  
; Skills
* Content: Many skills Most skill pages require a few sentences about to be written introducing the skill, and possibly some user comments on mechanicsrequire elaboration of Mechanics.: The ** Mechanics for [[Druid]] skill '''''needs''''' to be expanded on. It is missing most of its core gameplay elements and players '''''need to know''''' all of the unique requirements and cases of the skill. Much needed as it is a popular subject for questions.: It would be great to have images for all skills, something that represents the skill.: If you have high level play experience::: ... overview of pros [[Warden]], [[Priest]], and cons (good abilities, bad abilities):: ... relevant equipment/desirable augments on items (consider adding an example with [[Template:ItemTBeast Forms|Beast Form]]):: ... which other skills does it work well with? and why?: Simple lists or tables of level up need content submitted by players who are proficient in those skills/rewards. <span style="color:#F00;font-size:1.5em;">*</span> ; RecipesContent:The Cooking Most skill page needs recipes listed with icons. All Icons will soon be uploaded to the wiki by [[User:BetaNotus]]pages require an image for their infobox. This is expected recommended to occur shortly. For now, icons can be left as “nonea quality image of something that represents the skill. 
; Dungeons
* Content: Many dungeons are sparsely documented, and still Most dungeon pages requireelaboration on Points of Interest. * Content:Most dungeon pages have a sparsely populated Harvestables section.* Content:: Listing Most dungeon pages are missing a screenshot of foesthe in-game map, special foes, and harvestable nodeswithout any labels.* Content:: Describe Points Comments may be added to the introductory section of Interest in a dungeon page, describing why players explore the dungeon:: Add articles for missing bosses:: Any . Are they there to collect any particular general loot , ? Is it usually because of a quest loot that drops here?:* Content: Consider adding a few images screenshots to highlight the sights in a gallery tag (see [[Dungeon Template]]): Information on the Yeti Cave has already been collected by a user, and will be uploaded soon; High level Zones: Rahu page can to be expanded upon, see the [[Eltibule]] Keep page for inspiration.: A map of [[ilmari]] needs to be added as well as Almuna.: Accurate Hand-drawn or computer sketched maps are still missing for some dungeons. If you upload a hand-drawn map, you will be helping those who make computer sketched maps greatly. As dungeons keep expanding and changing, it might not be worth it to make computerized maps right as dungeons are introduced.: POIs need to be determined and marked for the high level zones and dungeons.: Screenshots of POIs are needed for galleries at the bottom of the page. ; Items:The Wiki really doesn’t need individual pages for every item (Sugar, Salt), but the wiki does benefit from having some items listed, such as Fire Dust, Anchor Runes, and Saltpeter. These are items that are frequently asked about. 
; Gameplay
* Content: Pretty much all gameplay /mechanics articles can should be expanded upon. ; Wanted Pages* The Project Gorgon wiki automatically generates a list of pages it believes to be "wanted" at [[Special:WantedPages]]. While this list can be helpful at identifying actually missing pages, the inclusion of something on this list does not guarantee that a page is necessary.:*Items are added to the Wanted Pages list when a broken link is created on another content page. Sometimes the link is created from a misspelled word! If so, fix the spelling mistake and do not create a page for the misspelled word. :*Intentionally deleted categories can sometimes appear on this list. As an example, the Wanted Pages list includes '''Category:Halloween 2017''' as a Wanted Page. This is a category which once existed on the wiki but was consolidated into a different category years ago. It still appears on the Wanted Pages list because of how the wiki system processes subcategories. :*If you believe a page or pages included on the Wanted Pages list should actually be created, please create it if you are able to submit the proper content for that page. If a Quest appears on the Wanted Pages list and you are not proficient at adding quest pages, it would be better to leave the page in the list than to create a half-correct page!; Mark pages for Deletion* If you come across an irrelevant or duplicate page and want to have it deleted, add the code <b><nowiki>[[Category:Candidates for deletion]]</nowiki></b> to the bottom of the page. One of the wiki administrators will be notified.== Bots==The Project Gorgon Wiki uses a variety of bots to create or update certain types of pages with content provided by the developers through the public CDN repository for Project: Gorgon. Users should be aware that some of their edits may be overwritten by a bot when it is activated.
; Missing images'''TamiqBot''': Look - Creates new Item pages.:- Creates Loot subcategories.:- Updates ITEM infobox on Item pages.:- May update other parts of Item pages as required.'''ExtraBot''':- Creates or updates '''Recipes''' subpages for each Skill.:- Creates or updates '''Abilities''' subpages for each Skill.:- Creates or updates '''Stat Bonuses''' subpages for each Skill.:- Creates or updates '''Level up Rewards''' subpages for each Skill.:- Creates or updates '''Treasure Effects''' subpage for each Skill.:- Creates or updates '''Treasure Effects:By Slot''' subpages for each Skill.:- Creates or updates '''Treasure Effects:By Ability''' subpages for each Skill.:- Updates Work Orders subpage for '''Industry'''.:- Updates '''Templates''' related to icons (Template:Item icon, Template:Ability icon).:- Updates '''Synergy Levels''' page.'''AllyBot'''{{Quote|source=Additional details can be found at : [[SpecialUser:WantedFilesAlleryn]]. Red links are usually missing images. Click the "(1 link)" next to the red link|Maintains:* For item pages:** Recipes using given item as ingredient and Recipes producing given item** Quests that require a given item, click the page listed below, then from and Quests that page click the image link in the article to add reward a picture. Try to optimize pictures given item** Npcs whose Favor is affected by gifting a little bit given item** Abilities that consume given item as ammo* [[Hardcore_Mode#List_of_Items_Usable_Only_in_Hardcore_Mode]]* [[Gourmand/Edibles]], [[Gourmand/Meals]], [[Gourmand/Snacks]], [[Gourmand/Instant-Snacks]]* [[Template:Attribute icon]] and [[Template:Attribute label]]* The Xp tables (the pages in Photoshop by using "Save for Web" (JPEG[[:Category:Xptable]])AllyBot is on GitHub: https://github. Size it down to 300 pixels wide to reduce the file size, as most articles will display a 300px thumb. Larger images can be used in the Galleries at bottom of dungeoncom/alleryn/zone articlesProjectGorgonWiki-AllyBot}}'''KedochBot''':- Creates or Updates '''Quest''' pages.
; Missing Pages== Spoilers ==: Look at [[Special:WantedPages]] to see if you can start on any of Although the pages. And Be sure that it is not just Project Gorgon Wiki generally displays a misspelled wordlarge '''A Note About SPOILERS ! Red links ''' on the homepage warning users they may find unmarked spoilers, we do use a 'normal' wiki spoiler system. For the most part, if you are usually an indicator typing up a particular type of page, refer to the template for that something is missingtype of content to see what goes into a spoiler. (NPCs, Dungeons, Skills, Abilities). If that page is relevant and you can expand on that page please do soMany spoiler tags are also used to collapse large lists.
; Beta's Request: Outside of existing template-defined styles, is hard to provide a Yes/No list for what should or should not go in a spoiler. The location of a dungeon should not be a spoiler. If someone knows more about how MediaWiki works the dungeon requires a very specific method to access, that Beta does, please check out the information should probably be placed in a spoiler! The [[ItemT_Template_DemosDark Chapel]] pagein Eltibule is a good example. There's The existence of the dungeon is not a bit of an issue where items with long names have their names cut off, but descriptions wrap finespoiler. If you can fix it but don't have permission, PM BetaNotus on the forums, or message BetaNotus inThe puzzle-game. == Spoilers ==If based method to access the information exists, this Wiki should record it somewheredungeon is a spoiler. Now, Project Gorgon is exploration based, so some spoilers might damage potential discoveries players might make. In general, record everything, but if the topic spoils a riddle, puzzle, or is something extremely hidden, it is best to spoiler tag it. Some parts of the wiki, such as Lore related pages, contain spoilers, but do not need to be marked as such. Zones, Dungeon pages, Hidden Skill mechanics, and NPCs that have major reveals should use spoilers.
==Sources for the Wiki==
==F.A.Q.==
; Q. This wiki is too light/bright/does not look like a gaming wiki!
: A: This is completely unimportant during the alpha. This wiki is hosted by the developers themselves, on their own domain. This means in due time, they may very well decide to revamp the general appearance to something more exciting. They obviously have more important things to do during alpha. What matters now is providing quality content and help for the players. If you prefer, consider helping out the [http://project-gorgon.wikia.com/wiki/Project_Gorgon_Wiki Project: Gorgon Wikia site] instead.
; Q. The rich text editor is too basic/ the syntax is complicated.