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This ''Pangaea wiki'' came into existence because the original wiki for this game stopped functioning properly. But because even if the content failed to display as a page, we could still view the source code for each page and migrate the contents over to it's current location. It is a tedious endeavor to move things over manually but it is worth it so we'll be able to view our content. | This ''Pangaea wiki'' came into existence because the original wiki for this game stopped functioning properly. But because even if the content failed to display as a page, we could still view the source code for each page and migrate the contents over to it's current location. It is a tedious endeavor to move things over manually but it is worth it so we'll be able to view our content. | ||
| − | == | + | == Contributing to the wiki== |
Anyone in the Pangaea community that wishes to contribute to the wiki are free to do so, but you will need to get in contact with an ''admin'' ([[user:MyraMidnight|MyraMidnight]] or [[user:Erthel|Erthel]]) to get access to the wiki because we have disabled user account creation to protect ourselves from spambots and the like. | Anyone in the Pangaea community that wishes to contribute to the wiki are free to do so, but you will need to get in contact with an ''admin'' ([[user:MyraMidnight|MyraMidnight]] or [[user:Erthel|Erthel]]) to get access to the wiki because we have disabled user account creation to protect ourselves from spambots and the like. | ||
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=== Formatting the wiki === | === Formatting the wiki === | ||
| − | Mediawiki has a unique code for formatting data. There is a quick link in the sidebar titled "'''Help'''" that provides all the information you'll need for basic formatting of the wiki. | + | Mediawiki has a unique code for formatting data. There is a quick link in the sidebar titled "'''Help'''" that provides all the information you'll need for basic formatting of the wiki. |
| − | + | *;[[mediawikiwiki:Help:Contents|Guides for formatting]] | |
===Using templates=== | ===Using templates=== | ||
Templates are simply a way to simplify repetitive tasks within the wiki, to keep things consistent and easier to maintain. When you include a template tag on any page it will embed whatever content the template contained. It can be used in multiple places to display identical content, which makes it easier to maintain if you wished to adjust the details without having to go through multiple pages to make that adjustment. | Templates are simply a way to simplify repetitive tasks within the wiki, to keep things consistent and easier to maintain. When you include a template tag on any page it will embed whatever content the template contained. It can be used in multiple places to display identical content, which makes it easier to maintain if you wished to adjust the details without having to go through multiple pages to make that adjustment. | ||
| − | [[user:MyraMidnight|MyraMidnight]] is the admin that takes care of most template creations, but it is useful for you to understand the basics of templates in order to use and adjust them when needed. | + | [[user:MyraMidnight|MyraMidnight]] is the admin that takes care of most template creations, but it is useful for you to understand the basics of templates in order to use and adjust them when needed. You should always use suggested templates when possible. |
*;[[mediawikiwiki:Help:Templates|Templates explained]] | *;[[mediawikiwiki:Help:Templates|Templates explained]] | ||
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Please help us maintain the wiki by letting the community know whenever you come across a page that can be improved. You simply add an ambox template at the top of the page including a description of what should be done. Updating, correcting, improving, merging, formatting... there are many things to consider. |
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Welcome to the Pangaea Wiki
This Pangaea wiki came into existence because the original wiki for this game stopped functioning properly. But because even if the content failed to display as a page, we could still view the source code for each page and migrate the contents over to it's current location. It is a tedious endeavor to move things over manually but it is worth it so we'll be able to view our content.
Contributing to the wiki
Anyone in the Pangaea community that wishes to contribute to the wiki are free to do so, but you will need to get in contact with an admin (MyraMidnight or Erthel) to get access to the wiki because we have disabled user account creation to protect ourselves from spambots and the like.
Contributions can be of all sorts, such as adding new content, helping us migrate pages from the original wiki, improve and update existing data, add formatting or pictures, keep history, just to name a few things. So please join us if you are interested in assisting us keeping the wiki relevant.
Formatting the wiki
Mediawiki has a unique code for formatting data. There is a quick link in the sidebar titled "Help" that provides all the information you'll need for basic formatting of the wiki.
Using templates
Templates are simply a way to simplify repetitive tasks within the wiki, to keep things consistent and easier to maintain. When you include a template tag on any page it will embed whatever content the template contained. It can be used in multiple places to display identical content, which makes it easier to maintain if you wished to adjust the details without having to go through multiple pages to make that adjustment.
MyraMidnight is the admin that takes care of most template creations, but it is useful for you to understand the basics of templates in order to use and adjust them when needed. You should always use suggested templates when possible.
