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== Guidelines for the new Wiki Writers ==

Here are a few guidelines that every new wiki writer should know before writing an article:

'''1. Do not edit articles unless it's necessary. Only edit when entering vital information which would complete the article.'''<br>

'''2. Before writing an article make sure that there isn't an existing one. If there is and you want to add more information in it please edit it. Bunt DO NOT create duplicate articles. Try many search combination to see if a similar article has been made alredy.'''<br>

'''3. Do not copy guides or articles from other websites, you can gather information but write it yourself so everyone can see that you work hard.'''<br>

'''4. If you can add screenshots, schemes to the article it would be better, visual information is very helpful to new players.'''<br>

'''5. Update the staff page every time there is a change in the staff, do not let it be full of old information that can deceive players.'''<br>

'''6. No using foul words, even if they are for fun. Writing for the Wiki is serious and should remain serious.'''<br>

'''7. Always consult with other Wiki members when you have doubts about something regarding the Wiki itself. If there are no wiki colleagues available contact RESiSTANT.'''<br>

'''8. Do not use your articles as guides in the forum, it's the same thing, so if you want to show someone from the forum the Wiki article, contact him directly or through post in the designated thread.'''<br>

'''9. Articles should remain serious until the last sentence, updating information is vital, try not to use too complicated terminology, it must be understandable to all players.'''<br>

'''10. Show dedication in your work. Poor articles would not be accepted when posting them for rewards.'''<br>

== Writing an InfinityMU Wiki Article ==
===1. Select your topic===
Choose a topic that interests you enough to work on it until it’s finished. Think of something that is timely and relevant, and take into account what our main objective is: to help our fellow infinitians by acting as an infinipedia, a comprehensive written collection that contains information on all aspects of our beloved server.

Once you have a subject in mind, look it up first and see if there is already a published article about it. If it already exists, see if it needs updating or if there is something you can add. Don’t be discouraged if the topic you like has already been published by someone else. Remember that we are a team and we share a common set of goals. To answer questions, provide information, and to help members especially those who are new.

Then write a rough draft, including everything you can think of. List down all the basic information you know about the topic. When you’re done, proceed to the next step.

===2. Think of possible questions===
Switch gears and imagine you’re the reader of this article. As this reader, what questions would you like answered? You might not know the answers yet, but list the questions anyway; you’ll find answers in the next step.

===3. Gather and Present Facts===
Bear in mind that you are writing a formal article, not a blog or an essay. Your piece should contain facts, not opinions or assumptions. Good details to include in your article aside from the basic specifics are:

• Quotes by RESiSTANT and the staff members especially the leaders.
• Figures (poll results, actual prices and other numeric information)
• Images (in-game screenshots and other relevant imagery)
• Links

For obvious reasons, the body of the article is the most important. This is where the information will reside. So remember the following:

• Think about the purpose of the article and what information the reader needs.
• Write in a neutral point of view. Do not write in the first-person (don't use words like “I”, “me”, “we”, or “us”).
• Write for the benefit of the community (not to benefit individual members).

===4. Review your article===
• Check for possible grammatical errors.
• Refrain from using vague and unusual words. Don’t use words like ‘supercalifragislisticexpialidocious’ when you can just say ‘wonderful’.
• Try not to repeat the same word(s) in a single paragraph or in the same scene.
• Recheck your punctuations.

===5. Post it in your thread for proofreading===
(For official Wiki writers)
This is to further check for any inaccuracies including inappropriate choice of words, and possible lapses in sentence and paragraph construction. Please do not submit a disorganized article. Remember that your work speaks for you.

This also includes your add-ons or revisions to existing articles. Please wait for approval before posting anything.


== Publishing your InfinityMU Wiki Article ==

This chapter only explains the steps that will lead you to publish your already written article in InfiniWiki. Also, as a recommendation, you'd want to use a word document to write and compile your wiki article first then copy-paste the content in the iMU Wiki page to publish it, according to this tutorial.

For a faster way of learning on how to publish your article, check the video tutorial:<br>
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAc9E7AoZDA</youtube>


If you like reading, bellow is the detailed version of the video:

===1. Check if the article isn’t already made by searching keywords with the help of the Wiki Search Bar===

===2. Type your desired title in the Search Bar.===

The title has to be straight to the point (example: if you are writing an article about Blood Castle, your article’s title must be “Blood Castle”, not “BC Event” “Blood Castle Event” ). The article’s name must be generally known by all the players, old and especially new.

===3. Click on the red link name of the article in order to open the wiki editing page in which you can add your article.===
[[File:Step 1-3.jpg|thumb| Step 1-3]]

===4. If your article has different chapters, you need to insert the headings of the chapters first.===
[[File:Step 4.jpg|thumb| Step 4]]
The Wiki will generate a Contents List which will help the user find the desired information faster. <br>
At this point, you can check to see if your Headings have been created by clicking the “Show preview” button near “Save changes”. This way you will see how your article will look and also have the edit section below. Always choose “Show preview” rather than “Save changes” if you want to see how some of your changes in the article might look.

===5. Most of the articles have a general image. You can add that on top of the already written headings.===
[[File:Step 5.jpg|thumb|Step 5]]
You can insert an image by clicking the image icon called “Embeded file” situated on the edit bar. In the insert file, choose a file name for your image, text for Caption and you can set the Alignment and Format of your picture. For general images (like a good ss for in-game events or the representative banner for a forum event) you can choose a right alignment with thumb Format. You can always check out the similar articles made in wiki to figure out what type of alignment you’d want for your general picture. Usually, this picture accompanies the introduction text. Check >>[https://postimg.cc/phSS68VB this image]<< for details regarding Align and Format.

===6. After you’ve created your headings you can copy-paste your body text in each paragraph.===

===7. Inserting images in your article completes the article. Always use a scheme or screenshot to replace text, if possible.===
[[File:Step 6-7.jpg|thumb|Step 6-7]]
 
===8. Tables are one of the ways you can structure your information.===
[[File:5.jpg|thumb| Step 8]]
You can use presets already made in the existing articles. Just copy-paste the table code and fill it with your information. Usually, the vertical and horizontal lines from the table code represent the vertical and horizontal lines of the table you’re making.

You can also insert images in the table. Usually, these types of images are preferred to be aligned to center and using none format if they are small or thumb format if they are big.

===9. The links are also important.===
[[File:Step 9.jpg|thumb|Step 9]]
Links connect articles and facilitate the user’s browsing. You can select your desired word and click on the link button from your edit bar. An overlay window will appear in which you can paste the desired link or you can write the name of the article that you’d want for the word to redirect the user. Also, if you want to change the word you selected you can do that in the box below the one you inserted the link or the name of the article. You can also edit the word after you click Save.

===10. At the end of your article it might be important to check if your item/event/tutorial has similar articles that you can link them.===
You can add:
a.“[https://postimg.cc/1nYz7WNY See also]” section, created as a regular section in your article.<br>
b.Or [https://postimg.cc/HVML39WB Category], like the following: Category: NPC, Category:Guilds, Category:Forum & Web Guides, Category:Game Guides, Category:Uber Sets, Category:Sets, Category:Draconite Sets, Category:Classes, Category:Items, Category: Special Events, Category:Swords


When you copied all your article in the wiki editor page, you can proofread your text for the last time and also check your article's design then click "Save Changes" which will publish your article.