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== Overview ==
== Overview ==


Creating a group page is a fun experience, but there are so many ways to mess it up. This is going to be a short and concise guide of how to make a group wiki page.
Creating a group page is a fun experience, but there are a few guidelines and hints to adhere to, in order to give your group the best chance on the wiki, and to protect yours- and others- pages from potential abuse.


== Step One: The big one! ==
== Name Availability ==


The first step of making a group page for your clan, is to actually make the group! You'll need to make sure you have enough free time, enough experience, and, above all else, enough ideas to keep people interested in staying. If you think you fit those categories, next thing to do is come up with a name.
When you choose to make a group, you need a page to put all the information on. You can do this by '''searching''' the group name in the bar to the left of the page.


If you have a name you like, right after you think of it, search it on the wiki. Why?
For example, searching "Example Group" will get you this:
 
Two reasons.
 
*A: If there is a group of that name already, you may need to join that group, or rethink a name altogether.
 
*B: If there isn't, this is an easy way to actually create the page.
 
When you search your group name, and nobody has taken it, look at the very top and click "Create this page." For example, [[Example Page|User:Billybob]] wants to create [[Example Group]].
 
He searches "Example Group" and sees the name isn't taken.


[[Image:Create This Page.jpg]]
[[Image:Create This Page.jpg]]


You can click on "Create Page" to create the page [[Example Group]]. If the link '''isn't'' red, it may mean the page is already taken for a group. Try having a look, and if so, you may need to re-think a name of your group. In situations like this contacting a member of [[Project_Mentor#Member_Register|Project Mentor]] or asking a [[Special:Listusers/sysop|sysop]] for assistance in the matter.


== Step Two: Template template template! ==
== Information ==
 
Displaying the group's information on the newly created group page, can be made easy via the [[Template:Groupbox|Group Box]] template. The template conveniently lists group information in a pleasant looking box, and gives the group page a backbone to work off of.
The template will include the following information:
 
*Group name
*The group image
*The group's abbreviation
*The amount of members
*The groups leaders
*The goals of the group
*A place for recruitment information
*A place for contact information
The group template, like many other templates of the wiki, is very easy to fill out. Following the example on the [[Template:Groupbox|Group Box]] page the template should be copied and pasted into the group's page.
 
== Step Three: Information super-wiki ==
 
Now you may tell yourself: People need to know more about my group! The group template is not enough!
 
The beauty of it, is that there are endless possibilities of what you can put on your page. For now, Billybob needs to get a bit of info down. He's going to tell them where his group is located, what they do, and how people can help. He also needs to tell them what he's looking for in a hopeful member.
 
Of course, depending on how old your group is, each group will have different amounts of info on their page. Since Billybob just founded his group, it shouldn't have much else on it.
 
The group template is easy to create, however, it lacks the ability to describe the group in a in-depth way and capture the attention of other players. Doing so can be done by, simply, writing paragraphs, sentences, or whatever about the group. The group has the ability to talk about its motives, location, background, and even what they hopeful in a future members. The group description is up to the groups own imagination. There are no limitations for the description of the group and creativity is highly recommended!
 
== Step Four: Personalization ==
 
Now, you may say that looks boring. If you're a skilled coder, it shouldn't be. Code up something that looks pretty.
 
If you're like most people, you won't have much skill coding though. [[The Wiki Code Stealers|Good thing these guys make it easy.]] You can look around the wiki, and steal someones' code. For example, you really like the [[Red Rum]] code they used on their page. Press edit, copy what they have on their page, and paste it on your own. You'll have to edit it a lot so it doesn't look like their page anymore, but it's quite doable. Well, it's doable for those who are dedicated enough to the group idea...
 
 
== Step Five: Other Pages ==
 
Alright, now that you have everything on your main page done, you want to create a page full of info not needed on your main page.
 
First off, any pages you make for your group should be in your group's mainspace. What I mean by that is this:
 
Billybob wants to make a page dedicated to Status Reports of Fort Creedy. When he creates his page, it should have Example Group/ before it.
 
For example; he is going to name his page Creedy Status. Instead of making the page Creedy Status, he makes the page [[Example Group/Creedy Status]].
 
 
== Step Six: Conflicts ==
 
Now that you have a group, get ready for drama. It's inevitable; try to be on the right side of the argument. If someone talks bad about your group, or you personally, '''''DO NOT REMOVE IT FROM THEIR PAGE'''''. Doing so is considered vandalism.
 
Vandalism is the act of making an edit to a page owned by someone else that they do not want.
 
Any unwanted edits to your page by someone else, on the other hand, is also vandalism. However, now you can take them to [[A/VB]] (Vandal Banning) and get them punished for damaging your page.
 
Now, any vandalism on your page is not permanent. You can go into the history and revert it back to the last edit by yourself.


If you do see something on their page you don't like, the first step is to go on their talk page and (politely) ask for it to be removed. If that doesn't work, take them to Arbitration.
Displaying the group's information on the newly created group page, can be made easy via the [[Template:Groupbox|Group Box]] template. The template conveniently lists group information in a pleasant looking box, and gives the group page a backbone to work off of.


== Step Seven: Sportsmanship ==
Information on the group is important- Readers need to know what the group does and why it is special.


Now that you're a group leader, you need to start acting like it. Soar above and beyond the rest and don't stoop down as low as other flamers and trolls. If someone calls you out, don't answer. If someone insults you, don't make an idiot out of yourself. Just remember; what does it look like to everyone reading it? Someone insulting you makes them look immature, and you look smart, and calm.
Personalising your page can be done using wiki or HTML code. Some examples are [[Help:Basic Formatting|here]] and [[Help:Tables|here]].


It's natural for people to want to associate with the smarter and calmer crowd, so take it easy, and people will want to work with you.
== Group rights and restrictions==


Because of UDWiki's [[UDWiki:Specific_Case_Editing_Guidelines#Group_and_Group_Talk:_pages|guidelines for page rights]], your group page will technically "belong" to you and you may control the information on the page, and the talk page. But this is a double edged sword, it leaves other groups, including your "enemies" to control what information they display on their page. The page [[UDWiki:Vandalism|Vandalism]] gives a good source of information as to what Vandalism is. Remember, you '''may not remove or modify other users' comments''' in most cases and cannot edit other users User: pages in a destructive or misleading way. Sysops do not take kindly to this behaviour even if it is a result of in-game politics.


== Step Eight: Have Fun! ==
If you are a victim of such edits, you may go to [[A/VB]], the wiki's vandalism reporting page, and report the user. If it is vandalism the user has committed, they will be dealt with by sysops. If someone makes an unwanted edit to your group page, you can always undo the edit in the "history" tab at the top of the page.


Being a leader of a group is a fun experience, to say the least. Enjoy yourself. If you ever need advice on running your clan, never hesitate to ask a more seasoned leader. If they want to be sour and not help you, ask another!
If you do see something on another group page you don't like, the first step is to go on their talk page and (politely) ask for it to be removed. If that doesn't work, take them to [[A/A|Arbitration]]. This is the page on UDWiki that sorts out personal and subjective arguments between groups or users.


Remember that most of the community on UDWiki will always want to help, and a lot of them might even be watching in on your work even if you don't realise it, ready to help if you need it. Good luck on the wiki, and remember to have fun.


'''Remember to also see for further reading:'''
*[[UDWiki:Specific Case Editing Guidelines]]
*[[UDWiki:Vandalism]]
*[[UDWiki:Style Guide]]


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Character Page

Making your userpage

Making a userpage on UDWiki is very simple. Once you've made an account, you'll always have the links to your talk page and user page at the top right of every UDWiki page:

Help userpage.png

If you ever want to create your user page, you can create it by clicking on the red link.

Characters and other nifty pages

If you find yourself with more than one character, or just want a separate page for characters, and don't want to clutter up your wiki userpage, you can create a User Subpage.

You can do it by creating a subpage to your username. eg:

When the links show up red, as above, you can click on them to edit/create the page. You can continue to write a page about your character there. You can have pages for anything you'd like, for example:

If they are blue, it means they already exist and you have the option to click on them and read/edit them.

Note: Make sure that there is a "/" to separate your username from the page at hand.

Do's and Do Nots

Vandalism

All the pages within your User: pages and User: subpages are referred to as a Userspace. You can write whatever you like in your userspace, write heresy or just make up blatant propaganda. You cannot, however, modify another user's comments to change the context or message of what they posted. This is vandalism and can get you warned, and, if it persists, banned.

Redirects

Users can not have redirects from the mainspace into their own userspace. For example, User:DanceDanceRevolution cannot have the pages DDR and DanceDanceRevolution redirecting to his userpage. If you do, you won't be put up for vandalism, but your redirect will be deleted on sight and you'll probably get a kind message explaining not to do it again.


Group Page

Overview

Creating a group page is a fun experience, but there are a few guidelines and hints to adhere to, in order to give your group the best chance on the wiki, and to protect yours- and others- pages from potential abuse.

Name Availability

When you choose to make a group, you need a page to put all the information on. You can do this by searching the group name in the bar to the left of the page.

For example, searching "Example Group" will get you this:

Create This Page.jpg

You can click on "Create Page" to create the page Example Group. If the link 'isn't red, it may mean the page is already taken for a group. Try having a look, and if so, you may need to re-think a name of your group. In situations like this contacting a member of Project Mentor or asking a sysop for assistance in the matter.

Information

Displaying the group's information on the newly created group page, can be made easy via the Group Box template. The template conveniently lists group information in a pleasant looking box, and gives the group page a backbone to work off of.

Information on the group is important- Readers need to know what the group does and why it is special.

Personalising your page can be done using wiki or HTML code. Some examples are here and here.

Group rights and restrictions

Because of UDWiki's guidelines for page rights, your group page will technically "belong" to you and you may control the information on the page, and the talk page. But this is a double edged sword, it leaves other groups, including your "enemies" to control what information they display on their page. The page Vandalism gives a good source of information as to what Vandalism is. Remember, you may not remove or modify other users' comments in most cases and cannot edit other users User: pages in a destructive or misleading way. Sysops do not take kindly to this behaviour even if it is a result of in-game politics.

If you are a victim of such edits, you may go to A/VB, the wiki's vandalism reporting page, and report the user. If it is vandalism the user has committed, they will be dealt with by sysops. If someone makes an unwanted edit to your group page, you can always undo the edit in the "history" tab at the top of the page.

If you do see something on another group page you don't like, the first step is to go on their talk page and (politely) ask for it to be removed. If that doesn't work, take them to Arbitration. This is the page on UDWiki that sorts out personal and subjective arguments between groups or users.

Remember that most of the community on UDWiki will always want to help, and a lot of them might even be watching in on your work even if you don't realise it, ready to help if you need it. Good luck on the wiki, and remember to have fun.

Remember to also see for further reading:

Editing Help
Basic Editing

Advanced Editing

Advanced Timesavers

Page Tricks

Communicating your Edits

Miscellaneous

Policies and Guidelines
Guidelines

Policy Documents