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==Welcome to the Wiki==
 
==Welcome to the Wiki==
Welcome to the Project Gorgon Wiki.  If you found this page, it probably means you want to contribute.  I apologize for the current mess that is this page, it will eventually be updated and reformatted. To get started, familiarize yourself with some of the information below. 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.  When you first log in, you will see your username in the upper right corner. Please click that, and create a page about yourself, and a Talk Page so that people may leave you messages.
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Welcome to the Project Gorgon Wiki.  If you found this page, it probably means you want to contribute.   
  
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can check out the [[Project Gorgon Wiki:Formatting|formatting guidelines]] page, although that is probably partially outdated. The best method is to find a similar page, and see the formatting of that page. 
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==First Steps==
==Talk Pages==
 
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]].
 
  
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Setup your personal and talk pages, when you first log in, you will see your username and 'Talk' in the 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 large projects.
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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.
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Consider '''watching''' talk pages (click the star) which you are participating in, as they will be highlighted in the [[Special:RecentChanges]].
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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.
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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. 
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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==
 
==Where to Help==
 
The following areas of the wiki need the most help:
 
The following areas of the wiki need the most help:
 
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; Creature Page Updates
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: Most Creatures require updates to follow the [[Creature Template]]. Combat Abilities, Miscellaneous, and Reported Loot sections need updating!
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; Missing Images
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: 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:WantedFiles]] 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.
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; Missing Monsters
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: There are at least four named bosses missing on the wiki!
 
; NPCs
 
; NPCs
: Most NPCs require clear, daytime photographs of them. It would be preferable that these screenshots be taken on the highest level of graphics.
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: Many NPCs are missing their Conversations section.
: Not all NPCs have pages yet.
 
; Pages with existing but incomplete tables
 
: [[Gems]] (complete the table)
 
: [[Teleportation]] recipes
 
: [[Surveying]] (list of maps and what gems they lead to)
 
 
 
 
; Skills
 
; Skills
 
: Many skills require a few sentences about the skill, and possibly some user comments on mechanics.
 
: Many skills require a few sentences about the skill, and possibly some user comments on mechanics.
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: 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 skill.
 
: It would be great to have images for all skills, something that represents the skill.
 
: If you have high level play experience:
 
: If you have high level play experience:
 
:: ... overview of pros and cons (good abilities, bad abilities)
 
:: ... 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?
 
:: ... which other skills does it work well with? and why?
 
: Simple lists or tables of level up skills/rewards. <span style="color:#F00;font-size:1.5em;">*</span>
 
: Simple lists or tables of level up skills/rewards. <span style="color:#F00;font-size:1.5em;">*</span>
; Recipes
 
:The Cooking skill page needs recipes listed with icons. All Icons will soon be uploaded to the wiki by [[User:BetaNotus]]. This is expected to occur shortly. For now, icons can be left as “none.”
 
 
; Dungeons
 
; Dungeons
: Many dungeons are poorly documented, and still require:
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: Many dungeons are sparsely documented, and still require:
:: Listing of foes, special foes, and harvestable nodes
 
 
:: Describe Points of Interest in the dungeon
 
:: Describe Points of Interest in the dungeon
:: Add articles for missing bosses
 
 
:: Any particular general loot , quest loot that drops here?
 
:: 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]])
 
:: Consider adding a few images 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
 
: Serbule Keep page needs to be expanded upon, see the Eltibule Keep page for inspiration.
 
: A map of Serbule Keep needs to be added, as well as maps of Eltibule Keep, Hogan’s Keep, and Almuna.
 
: Hand-drawn or computer sketched maps are still missing for most 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 at this time.
 
: POIs need to be determined and marked for most 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
 
; Gameplay
: Pretty much all gameplay articles need to be expanded upon. The "[[New Players Guide]]" could certainly use an update.
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: Pretty much all gameplay articles can be expanded upon.  
; Missing images
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; Missing Pages
: 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.
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: 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.
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; Delete pages
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: 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.
  
 
== Spoilers ==
 
== Spoilers ==
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==F.A.Q.==
 
==F.A.Q.==
 
; Q. This wiki is too light/bright/does not look like a gaming wiki!
 
; 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.
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: 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.
  
 
; Q. The rich text editor is too basic/ the syntax is complicated.
 
; Q. The rich text editor is too basic/ the syntax is complicated.

Revision as of 22:12, 7 June 2018

MediaWiki Help
Formatting
Text and HTML
Images (& gallery syntax)
Links
Tables
Table markup
Editing
Categories
Moving a page
Transclusion (ie. includes)
Discussion
Using talk pages
Advanced
Magic words
Extensions
The <DPL> tag
Special Pages

Welcome to the Wiki

Welcome to the Project Gorgon Wiki. If you found this page, it probably means you want to contribute.

First Steps

Setup your personal and talk pages, when you first log in, you will see your username and 'Talk' in the 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 large projects.

Please have a brief read of 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 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
Most Creatures require updates to follow the Creature Template. Combat Abilities, Miscellaneous, and Reported Loot sections need updating!
Missing 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:WantedFiles 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.
Missing Monsters
There are at least four named bosses missing on the wiki!
NPCs
Many NPCs are missing their Conversations section.
Skills
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 skill.
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?
Simple lists or tables of level up skills/rewards. *
Dungeons
Many dungeons are sparsely documented, and still 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 [[Category:Candidates for deletion]] to the bottom of the page. One of the wiki administrators will be notified.

Spoilers

If the information exists, this Wiki should record it somewhere. 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

Besides in-game content, a list of known sources that can be used to flesh out 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.
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.
Formatting guides
How to helpFormattingCategories