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# Again, '''read the existing suggestions before you post'''.
# Again, '''read the existing suggestions before you post'''.
#Reading the Talk page is also highly recommended.
#Reading the Talk page is also highly recommended.
#Each author should not make more than one suggestion per day (i.e. in a 24 hour period beginning at 00:01 BST). This limit does not include suggestions which the author has removed for the purpose of revision. Suggestions may be revised once per day at most. Suggestions must be removed prior to revisions being posted. Frequent removal of suggestions to avoid having them spaminated is considered abuse of the system. Removal of suggestions in order to post non-revision suggestions the same day is also considered abuse of the system.
#Each author should not make more than one suggestion per day (i.e. in a 24 hour period beginning at 00:01 GMT). This limit does not include suggestions which the author has removed for the purpose of revision. Suggestions may be revised once per day at most. Suggestions must be removed prior to revisions being posted. Frequent removal of suggestions to avoid having them spaminated is considered abuse of the system. Removal of suggestions in order to post non-revision suggestions the same day is also considered abuse of the system.
#Suggestions created entirely for the purpose of satire, insult, or comedy are considered vandalism and treated appropriately by sysops. If you want to post a joke suggestion put it on the Humorous Page.
#Suggestions created entirely for the purpose of satire, insult, or comedy are to be re-categorised into the [[:Category:Humorous Suggestions|humourous suggestions category]]. If you post a joke suggestion please put it on the Humorous category yourself.


==[[Peer Reviewed Suggestions]]==
==[[Peer Reviewed Suggestions]]==
'''[[Peer Reviewed Suggestions]] are not guaranteed to be implemented into the game'''. Suggestions that are Peer Reviewed are simply suggestions considered good and worthy by the wiki population, and being moved to that page places no onus on Kevan to implement them.
'''[[Peer Reviewed Suggestions]] are not guaranteed to be implemented into the game'''. Suggestions that are Peer Reviewed are simply suggestions considered good and worthy by the wiki population, and being moved to that page places no onus on Kevan to implement them.


==Cycling Suggestions==
==[[Suggestions:Cycling Instructions|Cycling Suggestions]]==
Please help to [[Suggestions:Cycling Instructions|cycle suggestions]] into their appropriate categories.
Please help to [[Suggestions:Cycling Instructions|cycle suggestions]] into their appropriate categories.


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==Making a Suggestion==
==Making a Suggestion==
''If this is your first time making a suggestion, consider taking it to the [[Developing Suggestions]] page before starting in on the voting process as described below.  The friendly people there can help you avoid formating errors and will let you know if the suggestion stands a decent chance of passing a vote, has glaring problems, or (good or bad) has been made and voted on already in the past. You may also find it useful to have a look at [[Suggestion:00000000_Sample|this Sample Suggestion]] to let you see what you need to put into your suggestion when you make it.''<p>
''If this is your first time making a suggestion, consider taking it to the [[Developing Suggestions]] page before starting in on the voting process as described below.  The friendly people there can help you avoid formating errors and will let you know if the suggestion stands a decent chance of passing a vote, has glaring problems, or (good or bad) has been made and voted on already in the past. You may also find it useful to have a look at [[Suggestion:00000000_Sample|this Sample Suggestion]] to let you see what you need to put into your suggestion when you make it.''<p>
To make a new suggestion:
To make a new suggestion:


*Copy and paste the following code to the bottom of [[:Category:Current Suggestions#Current Day's Suggestions|Current day's suggestions]]:
*Copy the following code,  <span class="stealthexternallink">[http://wiki.urbandead.com/index.php?title=Category:Current_Suggestions&action=edit&section=1 click here]</span>, and paste it so that it's just above the last line of code:
*:'''<nowiki>{{Subst:NewSug|</nowiki>{{c|red|SUGGESTION NAME}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki>'''
*:'''<nowiki>{{Subst:NewSug|</nowiki>{{c|red|SUGGESTION NAME}}<nowiki>}}</nowiki>'''
*[http://wiki.urbandead.com/index.php?title=Category:Current_Suggestions&action=edit&section=2 Clicking here will edit the current day's suggestions list].
*Change '''{{c|red|SUGGESTION NAME}}''' to the name of your suggestion.
*This is going to add your suggestion to the list below so voters can see it.
*Make it descriptive and different from other suggestions listed, and DO NOT include your name, signature, date, slashes (e.g. /), or quotation marks.
*Make sure you have changed the '''{{c|red|SUGGESTION NAME}}''' and it is different from any other suggestion listed so there is no confusion.
*Save the page. This adds your suggestion to the list below so voters can see it. You're not done yet.
*There is no need to include the date, or to sign, the template will do all that for you. Please make your suggestion name descriptive, and no /'s or quotes.  
*Click the link to your suggestion page that we just created. The link should be colored red at the moment.
*Once you have added the template, it will produce a link to a new page made for your suggestion.  
*Copy the following code, paste it into your suggestion page, and preview the changes. Follow the instructions it gives you:
*Follow the link, and add the '''{{c|red|<nowiki>{{SugHead}}</nowiki>}}''' template to the page, and press preview. Then follow the instructions it will give you.
*:'''<nowiki>{{SugHead}}</nowiki>'''
*Make sure to preview your suggestion because basically once it is submitted you can not alter it. Check the policies for specifics.
*Preview your suggestion before saving it. Once you save it, you basically cannot alter it. Check the policies for specifics.
 
<noinclude>[[Category:Suggestion Templates]]</noinclude>

Latest revision as of 06:40, 14 August 2011

The Suggestion System

Advice before Making a Suggestion

  1. Read the Suggestions Dos and Do Nots page and the Frequently Suggested Ideas page for guidelines.
  2. Consider taking it to the Developing Suggestions page first. You will get a feel for how the community views such suggestions and often get some idea for fine tuning your suggestion. This step is recommended.
  3. Look for your suggestion in the following pages to avoid a duplicate suggestion (Use the Ctrl + F function to search for keywords):
    1. Previous Days' Suggestions
    2. Peer Reviewed Suggestions
    3. Peer Rejected Suggestions
    4. Undecided Suggestions
  4. Repeats of Suggestions under consideration or already considered may be deleted without warning by any user unless there are substantial differences.
  5. New and sensitive users should be aware that voters will not always treat their ideas kindly. It may be helpful to wait a few days to get a feel for the place and the other users before subjecting your idea to any possible criticism. If you're unsure, the Discussion page is good neutral territory to suggest, gather feedback, and refine your idea before officially submitting it.
  6. Before submitting your suggestion, read what kind of suggestions are approved, and which rejected.
    1. If your suggestion is a basic functionality improvement, it will probably be accepted.
    2. If it makes characters, especially survivors, significantly more powerful, it will almost certainly be rejected.
  7. Again, read the existing suggestions before you post.
  8. Reading the Talk page is also highly recommended.
  9. Each author should not make more than one suggestion per day (i.e. in a 24 hour period beginning at 00:01 GMT). This limit does not include suggestions which the author has removed for the purpose of revision. Suggestions may be revised once per day at most. Suggestions must be removed prior to revisions being posted. Frequent removal of suggestions to avoid having them spaminated is considered abuse of the system. Removal of suggestions in order to post non-revision suggestions the same day is also considered abuse of the system.
  10. Suggestions created entirely for the purpose of satire, insult, or comedy are to be re-categorised into the humourous suggestions category. If you post a joke suggestion please put it on the Humorous category yourself.

Peer Reviewed Suggestions

Peer Reviewed Suggestions are not guaranteed to be implemented into the game. Suggestions that are Peer Reviewed are simply suggestions considered good and worthy by the wiki population, and being moved to that page places no onus on Kevan to implement them.

Cycling Suggestions

Please help to cycle suggestions into their appropriate categories.


Making a Suggestion

If this is your first time making a suggestion, consider taking it to the Developing Suggestions page before starting in on the voting process as described below. The friendly people there can help you avoid formating errors and will let you know if the suggestion stands a decent chance of passing a vote, has glaring problems, or (good or bad) has been made and voted on already in the past. You may also find it useful to have a look at this Sample Suggestion to let you see what you need to put into your suggestion when you make it.

To make a new suggestion:

  • Copy the following code, click here, and paste it so that it's just above the last line of code:
    {{Subst:NewSug|SUGGESTION NAME}}
  • Change SUGGESTION NAME to the name of your suggestion.
  • Make it descriptive and different from other suggestions listed, and DO NOT include your name, signature, date, slashes (e.g. /), or quotation marks.
  • Save the page. This adds your suggestion to the list below so voters can see it. You're not done yet.
  • Click the link to your suggestion page that we just created. The link should be colored red at the moment.
  • Copy the following code, paste it into your suggestion page, and preview the changes. Follow the instructions it gives you:
    {{SugHead}}
  • Preview your suggestion before saving it. Once you save it, you basically cannot alter it. Check the policies for specifics.