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= Contributing to Drifter's Almanac = | <div style="font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 1em;">Contributing to Drifter's Almanac</div> | ||
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Welcome, Drifter! | Welcome, Drifter! | ||
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This guide hub will help you learn how to contribute effectively and keep the Almanac clean and consistent. | This guide hub will help you learn how to contribute effectively and keep the Almanac clean and consistent. | ||
= | <div style="font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 1em;">Getting Started</div> | ||
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If you're new to editing MediaWiki, don't worry! | If you're new to editing MediaWiki, don't worry! | ||
We use templates and guidelines to make contributions easy, fast, and clean. | We use templates and guidelines to make contributions easy, fast, and clean. | ||
= | <div style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 1em;">Quick Links</div> | ||
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* '''[[ | |||
* '''[[ | * '''[[Contributing/Creating Weapons|Creating Weapon Pages]]''' | ||
* '''[[ | * '''[[Contributing/Creating Crafted Weapons|Creating Crafted Weapon Pages]]''' | ||
* '''[[ | * '''[[Contributing/Creating Armor|Creating Armor Pages]]''' | ||
* '''[[ | * '''[[Contributing/Creating Crafted Armor|Creating Crafted Armor Pages]]''' | ||
* '''[[ | * '''[[Contributing/Creating Shields|Creating Shield Pages]]''' | ||
* '''[[Contributing/Creating Accessories|Creating Accessory Pages]]''' | |||
* '''[[Contributing/Creating Crafted Accessories|Creating Crafted Accessory Pages]]''' | |||
* '''[[Contributing/Creating Offhand Accessories|Creating Offhand Accessory Pages]]''' | |||
* '''[[Contributing/Creating Ammo|Creating Ammo Pages]]''' | |||
* '''[[Contributing/Creating Throwing Ammo|Creating Throwing Ammo Pages]]''' | |||
* '''[[Contributing/Creating Tools|Creating Tool Pages]]''' | |||
* '''[[Contributing/Creating Consumables|Creating Consumable Pages]]''' | |||
* '''[[Contributing/Creating Augments|Creating Augment Pages]]''' | |||
* '''[[Contributing/Creating Equipment Sets|Creating Equipment Set Pages]]''' | |||
* '''[[Contributing/Creating Reagents|Creating Reagent Pages]]''' | |||
* '''[[Contributing/Creating Resource Nodes|Creating Resource Node Pages]]''' | |||
* '''[[Contributing/Creating Raw Components|Creating Raw Component Pages]]''' | |||
* '''[[Contributing/Creating Refined Components|Creating Refined Component Pages]]''' | |||
* '''[[Contributing/Creating Recipe Books|Creating Recipe Book Pages]]''' | |||
* '''[[Contributing/Creating Refining Recipes|Creating Refining Recipe Pages]]''' | |||
* '''[[Contributing/Creating Crafting Recipes|Creating Crafting Recipe Pages]]''' | |||
* '''[[Contributing/Creating Misc Items|Creating Misc Item Pages]]''' | |||
(If a link doesn't exist yet, check back soon — we're always expanding!) | (If a link doesn't exist yet, check back soon — we're always expanding!) | ||
= | <div style="font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 1em;">General Rules</div> | ||
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* Use templates whenever possible (for consistency). | * Use templates whenever possible (for consistency). | ||
* Keep page titles simple and match in-game names. | * Keep page titles simple and match in-game names. | ||
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* If you're unsure, ask! We want contributions to be fun, not stressful. | * If you're unsure, ask! We want contributions to be fun, not stressful. | ||
= | <div style="font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 1em;">Advanced Editing</div> | ||
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Once you're comfortable, you can help with: | Once you're comfortable, you can help with: | ||
* Template improvements | * Template improvements | ||
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* Organizing guides for crafting, class builds, and exploration | * Organizing guides for crafting, class builds, and exploration | ||
= | <div style="font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 1em;">Style Guidelines</div> | ||
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* Write from a neutral, factual perspective. | * Write from a neutral, factual perspective. | ||
* Match the in-game terminology and phrasing where possible. | * Match the in-game terminology and phrasing where possible. | ||
* Avoid spoilers when describing lore unless clearly marked. | * Avoid spoilers when describing lore unless clearly marked. | ||
= | <div style="font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 1em;">Need Help?</div> | ||
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* Check the '''[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Editing_pages MediaWiki Editing Guide]''' | * Check the '''[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Editing_pages MediaWiki Editing Guide]''' | ||
* Visit the '''[[ | * Visit the '''[[Help Desk]]''' to ask questions or request assistance! | ||
<div style="font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 1em;">Thank You</div> | |||
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Every contribution helps fellow adventurers! | Every contribution helps fellow adventurers! | ||
Together we can create the ultimate compendium of Embers Adrift knowledge. | Together we can create the ultimate compendium of Embers Adrift knowledge. | ||
:''Good hunting, Drifter.'' 🔥 | :''Good hunting, Drifter.'' 🔥 | ||
Latest revision as of 10:22, 10 May 2025
Contributing to Drifter's Almanac
Welcome, Drifter! Your knowledge and discoveries can help build the greatest source of truth for Embers Adrift. This guide hub will help you learn how to contribute effectively and keep the Almanac clean and consistent.
Getting Started
If you're new to editing MediaWiki, don't worry! We use templates and guidelines to make contributions easy, fast, and clean.
Quick Links
- Creating Weapon Pages
- Creating Crafted Weapon Pages
- Creating Armor Pages
- Creating Crafted Armor Pages
- Creating Shield Pages
- Creating Accessory Pages
- Creating Crafted Accessory Pages
- Creating Offhand Accessory Pages
- Creating Ammo Pages
- Creating Throwing Ammo Pages
- Creating Tool Pages
- Creating Consumable Pages
- Creating Augment Pages
- Creating Equipment Set Pages
- Creating Reagent Pages
- Creating Resource Node Pages
- Creating Raw Component Pages
- Creating Refined Component Pages
- Creating Recipe Book Pages
- Creating Refining Recipe Pages
- Creating Crafting Recipe Pages
- Creating Misc Item Pages
(If a link doesn't exist yet, check back soon — we're always expanding!)
General Rules
- Use templates whenever possible (for consistency).
- Keep page titles simple and match in-game names.
- Always link related content (classes, zones, items) when possible.
- Add categories properly — many templates do this automatically.
- If you're unsure, ask! We want contributions to be fun, not stressful.
Advanced Editing
Once you're comfortable, you can help with:
- Template improvements
- Building full regional maps
- Helping curate enemy lists and spawn information
- Organizing guides for crafting, class builds, and exploration
Style Guidelines
- Write from a neutral, factual perspective.
- Match the in-game terminology and phrasing where possible.
- Avoid spoilers when describing lore unless clearly marked.
Need Help?
- Check the MediaWiki Editing Guide
- Visit the Help Desk to ask questions or request assistance!
Thank You
Every contribution helps fellow adventurers! Together we can create the ultimate compendium of Embers Adrift knowledge.
- Good hunting, Drifter. 🔥