Gswiki:Style guide - Revision history

HOST-GSKEBECHET: Adding link

2025-12-10T16:13:12Z

Adding link

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	===Image Attribution===		===Image Attribution===
			: <small>''For the image style guide, please see: [[Gswiki:Style guide/Images\|here]].''</small>
	For commissioned artwork, while not required, it is encouraged to attribute the artwork to the artist in order to ensure they receive continued patronage. This may be done on the image file page, and additionally added to the caption of the page where the image is used. If possible, please include a clickable link to the artist's commission page. This can be done as: <code>Artwork created by <nowiki>[(website) (artist name)]</nowiki> on (website)</code>.		For commissioned artwork, while not required, it is encouraged to attribute the artwork to the artist in order to ensure they receive continued patronage. This may be done on the image file page, and additionally added to the caption of the page where the image is used. If possible, please include a clickable link to the artist's commission page. This can be done as: <code>Artwork created by <nowiki>[(website) (artist name)]</nowiki> on (website)</code>.

GS4-XERAPHINA: /* User pages */ updated user pages section to account for updates to guidelines. Full style guide review is pending

2024-11-03T22:42:27Z

User pages: updated user pages section to account for updates to guidelines. Full style guide review is pending

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	==User pages==		==User pages==

	In most cases, personal material should be created as a subarticle of your User page. This would include the following types of articles: unofficial guides and tutorials; gameplay strategies; character-written stories (poems, songs, etc.); logs that do not directly pertain to informational articles or BtS additions.		In most cases, personal material should be created as a subarticle of your User page. This would include the following types of articles: unofficial guides and tutorials, gameplay strategies, character-written stories (poems, songs, etc.), game design or item proposals, logs that do not directly pertain to informational articles or BtS additions. Certain article types listed may be published as standalone articles with specific guidelines in place. Please see [[#In-Depth Style Guides\|In-Depth Style Guides]] for more information.

	==Math==		==Math==

GS4-XERAPHINA: /* Additional Resources */ adding subpage links for now for easier access while style guide is WIP

2024-04-02T06:06:56Z

Additional Resources: adding subpage links for now for easier access while style guide is WIP

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	* [[Templates\|Template category]]		* [[Templates\|Template category]]

			==In-Depth Style Guides==
			{{Special:PrefixIndex/{{FULLPAGENAME}}/\|stripprefix=yes\|hideredirects=yes}}
	[[Category: Help]]		[[Category: Help]]

GS4-XERAPHINA: fixed link to category:template which applied as an actual category

2023-12-21T21:49:15Z

fixed link to category:template which applied as an actual category

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	==General editing==		==General editing==
	Please edit with an eye to consistency across the wiki. There are various templates linked [[Category:Templates\|here]] for you to use. When a template is not available, follow the format of pages similar to the one you will be creating or working with.		Please edit with an eye to consistency across the wiki. There are various templates linked [[:Category:Templates\|here]] for you to use. When a template is not available, follow the format of pages similar to the one you will be creating or working with.

	Every edit to a page should be accompanied by a brief summary of what you did. Use the "Summary" text box below the editing window to accomplish this. If you are making duplicate-type updates to multiple pages -or- multiple edits (as part of a full page update) to the same article over a series of consecutive days, the initial summary should describe what you are planning to do, while successive ones can be blank up through the final edit, where you would note completion of the project (and if any significant departures from the initial summary occur, note those as they occur).		Every edit to a page should be accompanied by a brief summary of what you did. Use the "Summary" text box below the editing window to accomplish this. If you are making duplicate-type updates to multiple pages -or- multiple edits (as part of a full page update) to the same article over a series of consecutive days, the initial summary should describe what you are planning to do, while successive ones can be blank up through the final edit, where you would note completion of the project (and if any significant departures from the initial summary occur, note those as they occur).

GS4-XERAPHINA: GS4-XERAPHINA moved page Help:Style to Gswiki:Style guide: Working through pages to separate style (specific to gswiki) vs help (editing help that could be used across various wikis)

2023-10-09T20:14:08Z

GS4-XERAPHINA moved page Help:Style to Gswiki:Style guide: Working through pages to separate style (specific to gswiki) vs help (editing help that could be used across various wikis)

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Revision as of 15:14, 9 October 2023

MOD-GSMOTTE: Fixed a misspelling and added links to the help pages for verbs and characters.

2023-07-28T16:15:20Z

Fixed a misspelling and added links to the help pages for verbs and characters.

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	====Verb names====		====Verb names====
	Verb article names should begin with the namespace Verb: followed by the verb fully capitalized. As an example, the verb {{boldmono\|APPLAUD}} has the article name set up as [[Verb:APPLAUD]]. Additionally, a redirect page should exist for the verb by itself.		Verb article names should begin with the namespace Verb: followed by the verb fully capitalized. As an example, the verb {{boldmono\|APPLAUD}} has the article name set up as [[Verb:APPLAUD]]. Additionally, a redirect page should exist for the verb by itself. For more information on verb pages, see the [[Help:Verb_pages\|verb page style guide]].

	====Character names====		====Character names====
	Character page names should feature the first name of the character only, followed by the respective instance in ~~parantheses~~ (ex: [[Cylnthia (prime)]]). Additionally, a redirect page with just the character name is not required, but can be helpful. ~~In the case of~~ characters ~~sharing~~ a name between instances, a disambiguation page with links to each appropriate page should be created.		Character page names should feature the first name of the character only, followed by the respective instance in parentheses (ex: [[Cylnthia (prime)]]). Additionally, a redirect page with just the character name is not required but can be helpful. When characters share a name between instances, a disambiguation page with links to each appropriate page should be created. For more information on character pages, see the [[Help:Character pages\|character page style guide]].

	====Skill names====		====Skill names====

GS4-XERAPHINA: /* General editing */

2023-07-07T23:01:30Z

General editing

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	It is, however, permissible to copy information from the [[Simutronics]] website to the GemStone Wiki. Likewise, copying logs or captures of logs of in-game events from GemStone IV to the GSWiki is permissible. In both cases, note that the overall [http://www.play.net/gs4/simu_policy.asp Simutronics Terms of Service] (ToS) regarding copyrights apply, and [[GameMaster]]s or other Simutronics employees may remove information that they deem violates the ToS or [[Gswiki:Wiki Policy \| GSWiki Policy]].		It is, however, permissible to copy information from the [[Simutronics]] website to the GemStone Wiki. Likewise, copying logs or captures of logs of in-game events from GemStone IV to the GSWiki is permissible. In both cases, note that the overall [http://www.play.net/gs4/simu_policy.asp Simutronics Terms of Service] (ToS) regarding copyrights apply, and [[GameMaster]]s or other Simutronics employees may remove information that they deem violates the ToS or [[Gswiki:Wiki Policy \| GSWiki Policy]].

			Images that adhere to the [[Gswiki:Policy#Copyrights\|GSWiki copyrights policy]] should follow the below guidelines:

			Copyright information should be noted on the image file page. It should state if the uploader is the copyright holder or if the uploader has received permission from the copyright holder to do so. This can be done in the format of <code>Image uploaded by copyright holder</code> or <code>Image uploaded with permission from (copyright holder's name)</code>. If the artwork was commissioned, the copyright information should also be included as a caption to the image on all articles that use that image.

			===Image Attribution===
			For commissioned artwork, while not required, it is encouraged to attribute the artwork to the artist in order to ensure they receive continued patronage. This may be done on the image file page, and additionally added to the caption of the page where the image is used. If possible, please include a clickable link to the artist's commission page. This can be done as: <code>Artwork created by <nowiki>[(website) (artist name)]</nowiki> on (website)</code>.

	===Signatures===		===Signatures===

GS4-XERAPHINA: /* Copyrights */

2023-07-07T21:48:50Z

Copyrights

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	===Copyrights===		===Copyrights===
	: <small>''For GSWiki copyright policy, please see: [[Gswiki:Copyrights\|here]].''</small>		: <small>''For GSWiki copyright policy, please see: [[Gswiki:Policy#Copyrights\|here]].''</small>

	Remember that if something is written [read: originally created] by someone else, they technically own the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright copyright] to it, even if there is no copyright notice posted in relation to it. Unless you have permission from the author, you may not use that text directly. Equally important to remember is that ideas are not copyrighted, only the expression of those ideas.		Remember that if something is written [read: originally created] by someone else, they technically own the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright copyright] to it, even if there is no copyright notice posted in relation to it. Unless you have permission from the author, you may not use that text directly. Equally important to remember is that ideas are not copyrighted, only the expression of those ideas.

	It is, however, permissible to copy information from the [[Simutronics]] website to the GemStone Wiki. Likewise, copying logs or captures of logs of in-game events from GemStone IV to the GSWiki is permissible. In both cases, note that the overall [http://www.play.net/gs4/simu_policy.asp Simutronics Terms of Service] (ToS) regarding copyrights apply, and [[GameMaster]]s or other Simutronics employees may remove information that they deem violates the ToS or [[Gswiki:Wiki Policy \| GSWiki Policy]].		It is, however, permissible to copy information from the [[Simutronics]] website to the GemStone Wiki. Likewise, copying logs or captures of logs of in-game events from GemStone IV to the GSWiki is permissible. In both cases, note that the overall [http://www.play.net/gs4/simu_policy.asp Simutronics Terms of Service] (ToS) regarding copyrights apply, and [[GameMaster]]s or other Simutronics employees may remove information that they deem violates the ToS or [[Gswiki:Wiki Policy \| GSWiki Policy]].

	====Copyrighted Images====
	{{#section:Gswiki:Copyrights\|images}}

	===Signatures===		===Signatures===

MOD-GSMOTTE: /* Lich information */ updated style guide to be in line with the changes made for Lich pages in the official wiki policy. Errors in edits remain my own. Reviewed by GM Xeraphina.

2023-06-11T16:32:40Z

Lich information: updated style guide to be in line with the changes made for Lich pages in the official wiki policy. Errors in edits remain my own. Reviewed by GM Xeraphina.

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	===Lich information===		===Lich information===
	Third party program articles/information are not allowed on the Wiki, but there are some very specific exceptions for Lich-related material:		Third party program articles/information are not allowed on the Wiki, but there are some very specific exceptions for Lich-related material:

	#No new Lich "how to"/info articles or subarticles may be created without staff approval. Approval requests can be sent to the [mailto:gs4-wiki@play.net GSWiki email address]. Pre-existing Lich "how to"/info articles ported over from Krakiipedia may continue to be used and updated as necessary.
			* Please see [[Gswiki:Policy#Lich_script_pages\|official policy]] for more information on Lich pages.
	#BigShot strategy and room suggestions are relegated to the existing BigShot page; using either the main article or the BigShot talk page is acceptable for that information. Adding BigShot information or strategies to individual critter or other articles on the GSWiki is not permissible.		* BigShot strategy and room suggestions are relegated to the existing BigShot page; using either the main article or the BigShot talk page is acceptable for that information. Adding BigShot information or strategies to individual critter or other articles on the GSWiki is not permissible.
	#Lich room numbers may be used in these specific types of articles: Festival/event pages; location-relevant information (such as NPCs, shrines, town landmarks, etc.).		* Lich room numbers may be used in these specific types of articles: Festival/event pages; location-relevant information (such as NPCs, shrines, town landmarks, etc.).

	===Neutral/in-universe point of view ===		===Neutral/in-universe point of view ===

WHIGHTCNIGHT: /* Marking pages for deletion */ updated for newer guidelines to delete something

2023-06-01T18:16:34Z

Marking pages for deletion: updated for newer guidelines to delete something

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	==Marking pages for deletion==		==Marking pages for deletion==
		⚫	Did you make a duplicate page or mess up the name? Putting {{mono\|<nowiki>{{delete}}</nowiki>}} on a page will indicate your wish to have it deleted. Then use the Talk/Discussion tab for leaving a reason for why so that the moderators can review and delete as necessary.

⚫	Did you make a duplicate page or mess up the name? Putting {{mono\|<nowiki>~~[[Category:Marked for Deletion]]~~</nowiki>}} on a page will indicate your wish to have it deleted. ~~Someone~~ ~~with~~ the ~~appropriate~~ ~~permissions~~ ~~will~~ ~~look~~ at it in the ~~near~~ ~~future~~.

	==Tips and tricks==		==Tips and tricks==