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: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_tools Wikipedia Tools]
Useful tools* XnView (free image organizer), FRAPS (capture) : take screenshots and edit later (FRAPS seems more stable than the in-game screenshot feature)* Capture2Text (OCR) : captures text directly from the game or a screenshot, and sends it to the clipboard==First Steps==
==Talk Pages==To sign Setup your comments personal and talk pages, when editing a talk pageyou first log in, just click the "signature" icon you will see your username and 'Talk' in the rich text editorupper right corner click those to create your pages. Even if they are blank, or add <code><nowiki>--~~~~</nowiki></code>. See [http://en.wikipediathis makes it easier for others to contact you.org/wiki/Help:Using_talk_pages#Indentation Help:Using talk pages] It also allows for how to respond to someoneeasy collaboration when working on large projects.
:: ... relevant equipment/desirable augments on items (consider adding an example with [[Template:ItemT]])
; Recipes: Tables Simple lists or tables of recipes available from various NPCslevel up skills/rewards. It is not necessary (and probably overkill) to create new articles for each recipe, as the wiki search takes care of finding any relevant article<span style="color:#F00;font-size:1. eg5em; If a player ingame types ">*</wiki orange" they will find any articles that mention oranges, including relevant recipes.:: A table of recipes (columns for price, favor, etc, is secondary. Leave them out if that is too much work, it can be added later).span>
:: Add articles for missing bosses
; Missing images== Spoilers ==: Look at [[Special:WantedFiles]]If the information exists, this Wiki should record it somewhere. Red links are usually missing imagesNow, Project Gorgon is exploration based, so some spoilers might damage potential discoveries players might make. Click the "(1 link)" next to the red linkIn general, click the page listed belowrecord everything, then from that page click but if the image link in the article to add topic spoils a picture. Try riddle, puzzle, or is something extremely hidden, it is best to optimize pictures a little bit in Photoshop by using "Save for Web" (JPEG)spoiler tag it. Size it down to 300 pixels wide to reduce Some parts of the file sizewiki, such as most articles will display a 300px thumb. Larger images can Lore related pages, contain spoilers, but do not need to be used in the Galleries at bottom of dungeon/zone articlesmarked as such.</div> ==Article Guides (structure Zones, Dungeon pages, Hidden Skill mechanics, and consistency)==Note NPCs that the following are not actual MediWiki templates. They are an example page in which we can discuss what the structure of the articles should look like. These have major reveals should be used as a guide for creating new articlesuse spoilers. As the Wiki community grows we can discuss the of these articles in the relevant '''Talk Pages'''. (Gorgonzola: I'm not 100% sure how notifications work, also the email seems broken). For now I suggest to watch the templates (click the star icon), so you can keep track of these in your Watchlist? <div style="background:#f8f8f8;border:1px solid #ccc;padding:5px;"><DynamicPageList>category = Template guides</DynamicPageList></div>
<div style="background:#f8f8f8;border:1px solid #ccc;padding:5px;">; * [[Templatehttp:Quote//www.facebook.com/GorgonMMO Facebook page]]: Quote official text (both ingame NPC talk and developer's posts).; [[Templatehttp:Hint]]: Hides light spoilers inside a tooltip//www. This helps keep the layout nice as these fit "inline"facebook. Keep these hints short because they appear as a tooltip. You can not use double quotes inside, use single quotes 'like this'.; [[Template:Spoiler]com/GorgonMMO/photos_stream photo stream]: Hide big spoilers in a collapsible block. Unfortunately we can not format a table inside those! Consider using lists (bullet lists, definition listsconcepts and 3d renders).; [* [Templatehttp:ItemT]]: This is a fun template that gives the appearance of an in-game item description. Its goal is to liven up the pages with some visuals. As for all templates, its value is that we can change the appearance later for many pages just by editing the template, so if the in-game appearance change, that is not a problem. <span style="color:red">Icons are not yet supported</span> until the Wiki has better Extensions installed (a default "empty" icon is used)/www.; [[Template:MOB infobox]]: Create an attractive "info card" for enemies and bosseseldergame. This is another way to liven up the pages. The info card does not document everything as that is in the body of the article. <span style="colo:red">TODO<com/span> More parameters will be added but are limited atm due to lack of proper Wiki Extensionseldergame.</div> ==Categories==This section gives an overview of the common categories: : [[:Category:Zones]]: [[:Category:Dungeons]]: [[:Category:Bosses]]: [[:Category:Elite]] (Elite Bosses): [[:Category:NPCs]]:: [[:Category:Serbule NPCs]]:: [[:Category:Eltibule NPCs]]:: [[:Category:Kur Mountains NPCs]]:: etc.: [[:Category:Skills]]:: [[:Category:Beast Forms]]:: [[:Category:Combat Skills]]:: [[:Category:Other Skills]]:: [[:Category:Trade Skills]com]
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==How do I edit?Welcome to the Wiki==This wiki uses Welcome to the '''MediaWiki''' platformProject Gorgon Wiki. If you are new found this page, it probably means you want to MediaWiki, see the Help articles on the sidebarcontribute.
Please have a brief read of [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Talk_pages#Editing_conventions_on_talk_pages MediaWiki Help on Talk Pages]. '''Signatures, indents, and topics''' (headings) in Talk Pages make it easier to see how the discussion is going and who has last replied, not just for the person you respond to, but any future editors who want to get up to date on the history of an article.
Consider '''watching''' talk pages (click the star) which you are participating in, as they will be highlighted in the [[Special:RecentChanges]].
Next, it will be helpful to familiarize yourself with some of the information to the right. This wiki uses the '''MediaWiki''' platform. If you are new to MediaWiki, some Help articles can be found on the sidebar. You can edit the wiki if you are logged into forum account. Please click that, and create a page about yourself, and a Talk Page so that people may leave you messages.
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, although partially outdated. The best method is to find a similar page, and see the formatting of that page.
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<div style="background:#f8f8f8Most Creatures require updates to follow the [[Creature Template]]. Combat Abilities, Miscellaneous, and Reported Loot sections need updating!;borderMissing Images: It would be great to get nice clear images of most creatures and NPCs. It would be preferable that these screenshots be taken on the highest level of graphics. Focus on lower level areas first (Serbule Hills, Serbule, Eltibule, Anagoge). You can look at [[Special:1px solid #cccWantedFiles]] if you want to. 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.;paddingMissing Monsters:5pxThere are at least four named bosses missing on the wiki!;">NPCs: Many NPCs are missing their Conversations section.
; Skills
: Listing Many skills require a few sentences about the skill, and possibly some user comments on mechanics.: The [[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 Advanced Abilities available from drops(recipes)/NPCs/etcskill.
: If you have high level play experience:
:: ... overview of pros and cons (good abilities, bad abilities)
:: ... which other skills does it work well with? and why?
; Dungeons
: Higher level Many dungeons are poorly sparsely documented atm::: Listing of foes, special foes, and harvestable nodesstill require:
:: Describe Points of Interest in the dungeon
:: Any particular general loot , quest loot that drops here?
:: Consider adding a few images to highlight the sights in a gallery tag (see [[Dungeon Template]])
; Gameplay
: Pretty much all gameplay articles can be expanded upon.
; Missing Pages
: Look at [[Special:WantedPages]] to see if you can start on any of the pages. And Be sure that it is not just a misspelled word! Red links on a 'normal' wiki are usually an indicator that something is missing. If that page is relevant and you can expand on that page please do so.
; Delete pages
: 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.
==Formatting TemplatesSources for the Wiki==For Besides in-game content, a full list of formatting templates, see [[:Category:Formatting templates]]. Below are known sources that can be used to flesh out the most commonwiki:
==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.
: A: It is. Consider it a new skillset. With that said, keep in mind this is collaborative work. If you don't like formatting things, simply focus on quality content. Someone else who is more into the layout and formatting will simply go over and tidy up things.
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