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: [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Tables Tables]
: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_markup#Pipe_syntax_tutorial Table markup]
: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_tools Wikipedia Tools]
; Editing
: [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Category Categories]
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: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Using_talk_pages Using talk pages]
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: [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Magic_words Magic words]
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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 MediaWikicontribute.  ==First Steps== Setup your personal and talk pages, when you first log in, you will see your username and 'Talk' in the Help articles upper right corner click those to create your pages. Even if they are blank, this makes it easier for others to contact you. It also allows for easy collaboration when working on the sidebarlarge projects.
Most importantly don't let the wiki editing get into your enjoyment Please have a brief read of the game! Set some time aside to wind down and just play. One way I do it is to take captures with [http://www.frapsmediawiki.comorg/wiki/ FRAPSHelp:Talk_pages#Editing_conventions_on_talk_pages MediaWiki Help on Talk Pages] . '''Signatures, indents, and review them later topics''' (headings) in [http://www.xnview.com/en/ XnView]. [http://capture2text.sourceforge.net/ Capture2Text] Talk Pages make it easier to see how the discussion is very handy going and who has last replied, not just for the person you respond to, but any future editors who want to get up to grab text from date on the history of an image and put it into the clipboard (saves typing)article.
==Talk Pages==Consider '''Please sign your commentswatching''' when editing a talk page by clicking pages (click the "signature" icon star) which you are participating in, as they will be highlighted in the rich text editor, or add <code><nowiki>--~~~~</nowiki></code>[[Special:RecentChanges]].
Alse Next, it will be helpful to familiarize yourself with some of the information to the right. This wiki uses the '''please indentMediaWiki''' your repliesplatform. The person If you reply are new to will get a notificationMediaWiki, which greatly helps us to communicate! See [http://ensome Help articles can be found on the sidebar.wikipediaYou can edit the wiki if you are logged into forum account.org/wiki/Help:Using_talk_pages#Indentation Help:Using talk pages] 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)
:: ... relevant equipment/desirable augments on items (consider adding an example with [[Template:ItemT]])
:: ... which other skills does it work well with? and why?
 ; 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>
; 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
:: Add articles for missing bosses
:: 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.
; High level Zones:: '''Sun Vale''' and soon '''Fae Lands''' (some abilities may move from one vendor to another, but those edits will not be lost, just moved to other articles as the game updates, eg. Agrashab 's Training) ; Missing images: Look at [[Special:WantedFiles]]. 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" (JPEG). 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 dungeon/zone articles.</div> ==Article Guides (structure and consistency)Spoilers ==Note that If the following are not actual MediWiki templates. They are an example page in which we can discuss what the structure of the articles information exists, this Wiki should look likerecord it somewhere. These should be used as a guide for creating new articlesNow, Project Gorgon is exploration based, so some spoilers might damage potential discoveries players might makeAs the Wiki community grows we can discuss the of these articles in the relevant '''Talk Pages'''. (Gorgonzola: I'm not 100% sure how notifications workIn general, record everything, also the email seems broken). For now I suggest to watch the templates (click but if 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> ==Formatting Templates==For topic spoils a full list of formatting templatesriddle, see [[:Category:Formatting templates]]. Below are the most common. If you have some template ideaspuzzle, or is something you'd likeextremely hidden, drop me a message at [[User talk:Gorgonzola]]it is best to spoiler tag it<div style="background:#f8f8f8;border:1px solid #ccc;padding:5px;">; [[Template:Quote]]: Quote official text (both ingame NPC talk and developer's posts). ; [[Template:Hint]]: Hides light spoilers inside a tooltip. This helps keep Some parts of the layout nice wiki, such as these fit "inline". Keep these hints short because they appear as a tooltip. You can not use double quotes insideLore related pages, use single quotes 'like this'. ; [[Template:Spoiler]]: Hide big contain spoilers in a collapsible block. Unfortunately we can , but do not format a table inside those! Consider using lists (bullet lists, definition lists). ; [[Template:ItemT]]: This is a fun template that gives the appearance of an in-game item description. Its goal is need to liven up the pages with some visualsbe marked as such. As for all templatesZones, its value is that we can change the appearance later for many Dungeon pages just by editing the template, so if the in-game appearance changeHidden Skill mechanics, 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). ; [[Template:MOB infobox]]: Create an attractive "info card" for enemies and bosses. This is another way to liven up the pages. The info card does not document everything as NPCs that is in the body of the article. <span style="colo:red">TODO</span> More parameters will be added but are limited atm due to lack of proper Wiki Extensions. ; [[Template:MAP infobox]]: Create an attractive "info card" for dungeons and sub-areas (do not have major reveals should use for zones yet, may use a different template).</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]]:: etcspoilers.: [[:Category:Skills]]:: [[:Category:Beast Forms]]:: [[:Category:Combat Skills]]:: [[:Category:Other Skills]]:: [[:Category:Trade Skills]]
==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.
: 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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