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== '''Editing Guide''' == | == '''Editing Guide''' == | ||
This guide explains everything you need to know when creating or editing an article. This will be useful if you are new to the Screamer Wiki. | |||
== Simple steps == | == Simple steps == | ||
# | #'''Begin with the name of the screamer and say what type of screamer it is, when it was created and who is the creator''' — ''The Maze is a Flash game created by Jeremy Winterrowd in 2004.'' | ||
# | #'''Describe the screamer with as much detail as possible''' — ''In this game, you have to move your pointer through the blue maze without touching the black walls. There are three levels in total...'' | ||
#''' | #'''Add pictures to your article''' — This will make it more interesting and visually attractive. After all, one picture is worth a thousand words. | ||
#''' | #'''Add links to other articles''' — This will engage the reader even further. Just a simple link can make a visitor come back for more! | ||
#''' | #'''Add a ''non-clickable'' link to the screamer''' — ''Winterrowd.com/maze'' | ||
#'''When you're done writing, it's time to categorize your page''' | #'''When you're done writing, it's time to categorize your page''' — To learn how to categorize your article properly, keep on reading. | ||
== Using categories == | == Using categories == | ||
Categories are an essential element to the wiki; they make it easier to browse through the all content and let users find what they need without becoming lost. Each page needs a category for '''TYPE''', '''CONTENT''', '''MAKER''' and '''CREATION DATE'''. | Categories are an essential element to the wiki; they make it easier to browse through the all content and let users find what they need without becoming lost. Each page needs a category for '''TYPE''', '''CONTENT''', '''MAKER''' and '''CREATION DATE'''. | ||
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** '''[[:Category:Comics|Comics]]''' — Add this category if the screamer is an animated comic. | ** '''[[:Category:Comics|Comics]]''' — Add this category if the screamer is an animated comic. | ||
** '''[[:Category:Games|Games]]''' — Add this category if the screamer is a game. | ** '''[[:Category:Games|Games]]''' — Add this category if the screamer is a game. | ||
** '''[[:Category:Videos|Videos]]''' | ** '''[[:Category:Videos|Videos]]''' — Add this category if the screamer is a video (found on any site). | ||
** '''[[:Category:Websites|Websites]]''' — Add this category if the screamer is a link or webpage that contains an instant jumpscare. | ** '''[[:Category:Websites|Websites]]''' — Add this category if the screamer is a link or webpage that contains an instant jumpscare. | ||
* '''[[:Category:Shock sites|Shock sites]]''' — Add this category if the website contains disturbing images. | * '''[[:Category:Shock sites|Shock sites]]''' — Add this category if the website contains disturbing images. | ||
''If your page does not fit into any of these categories, please contact an [[Admins|admin]]'' | ''If your page does not fit into any of these categories, please contact an [[Admins|admin]]''. | ||
'''<u>CONTENT CATEGORIES</u>''' | '''<u>CONTENT CATEGORIES</u>''' | ||
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** '''[[:Category:Fright Night|Fright Night]]''' — Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing the zombie woman from ''Fright Night''. | ** '''[[:Category:Fright Night|Fright Night]]''' — Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing the zombie woman from ''Fright Night''. | ||
** '''[[:Category:Jeff the Killer|Jeff the Killer]]''' — Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing Jeff the Killer. | ** '''[[:Category:Jeff the Killer|Jeff the Killer]]''' — Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing Jeff the Killer. | ||
** '''[[:Category:Katie Embry|Katie Embry]]''' — | ** '''[[:Category:Katie Embry|Katie Embry]]''' — Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing Katie Embry from ''The Ring''. | ||
** [[:Category:Pazuzu|'''Pazuzu''']] — | ** [[:Category:Pazuzu|'''Pazuzu''']] — Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing Pazuzu from ''The Exorcist''. | ||
** [[:Category:Sarah (The Exorcist)|'''Sarah (The Exorcist)''']] — | ** [[:Category:Sarah (The Exorcist)|'''Sarah (The Exorcist)''']] — Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing Sarah from ''The Exorcist: The Beginning''. | ||
** '''[[:Category:Regan MacNeil|Regan MacNeil]]''' | ** '''[[:Category:Regan MacNeil|Regan MacNeil]]''' — Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing Regan MacNeil from ''The Exorcist''. | ||
** '''[[:Category:Other scary images|Other scary images]]''' | ** '''[[:Category:Other scary images|Other scary images]]''' — Add this category if the page is about a screamer containing a character other than the ones listed above. | ||
* '''Shock sites''' — Please specify the content of the shock site. | * '''Shock sites''' — Please specify the content of the shock site. | ||
** '''[[:Category:Graphic content|Graphic content]]''' | ** '''[[:Category:Graphic content|Graphic content]]''' — Add this category if the page is about a website containing 18+ images. | ||
** '''[[:Category:Pornography|Pornography]]''' — Add this category in the page is about a pornographic website. | ** '''[[:Category:Pornography|Pornography]]''' — Add this category in the page is about a pornographic website. | ||
** '''[[:Category:Gore|Gore]]''' — Add this category if the page is about a website containing gore. | ** '''[[:Category:Gore|Gore]]''' — Add this category if the page is about a website containing gore. | ||
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* ''Add the creation year of the screamer as a category; per example, 2012.'' | * ''Add the creation year of the screamer as a category; per example, 2012.'' | ||
'''<u>ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES</u>''' | '''<u>ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES</u>''' | ||
* '''[[:Category:Closed websites|Closed websites]]''' | * '''[[:Category:Closed websites|Closed websites]]''' — Add this category if the page is about a website that does not exist anymore. For these pages, please add the ''Closed'' banner to the page by clicking on ''Insert'', ''Template'', find ''Closed'' and click on it. Place the banner at the top of the page. | ||
* '''[[:Category:Flashing lights|Flashing lights]]''' | * '''[[:Category:Flashing lights|Flashing lights]]''' — Add this category if the screamer contains flashing lights. For these pages, please add the ''Flashing lights'' banner to the page by clicking on ''Insert'', ''Template'', find ''Flashing lights'' and click on it. Place the banner at the top of the page. | ||
* '''[[Article stubs]]''' — Add this category if the page is incomplete, needs more information, or has to be reworked. | * '''[[Article stubs]]''' — Add this category if the page is incomplete, needs more information, or has to be reworked. For these pages, please add the ''Stub'' banner to the page by clicking on ''Insert'', ''Template'', find ''Stub'' and click on it. Place the banner at the top of the page. | ||
* '''[[:Category:Nice articles|Nice articles]]''' — This category is awarded to nice articles. | * '''[[:Category:Nice articles|Nice articles]]''' — This category is awarded to nice articles. Only admins and moderators are allowed to add this category. For these pages, please add the ''Nice article'' banner to the page by clicking on ''Insert'', ''Template'', find ''Nice article'' and click on it. Place the banner at the top of the page.{{Infobox|title = An example infobox.|image = Sumpy.png|imagecaption = An example image.|maker = Sumpy|date = December 2015|type = Flash game}} | ||
== Adding infoboxes == | == Adding infoboxes == | ||
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'''<font color="lime">Now that you're done writing your page, why not add a small touch of originality?</font>''' If you want to edit colors, size and font of the text in your articles, check out the [[Styling Guide]]! | '''<font color="lime">Now that you're done writing your page, why not add a small touch of originality?</font>''' If you want to edit colors, size and font of the text in your articles, check out the [[Guides/Styling|Styling Guide]]! | ||
[[Category:Wiki Guides]] | [[Category:Wiki Guides]] | ||
[[Category:Community]] | [[Category:Community]] | ||