DJBWiki:Guidelines

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After discussion with the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master, the Wiki Tribune and his staff it has been clearly decided that the character articles are not a replacement for member's dossier files on DJB.com. Rather, it is a replacement for your Character History on your dossier.

Therefore, it is not necessary for images of your Warbanner or your Lightsaber on the Character article since it is already available on your dossier. Now, you might notice that some do have these things on their articles already. Here are some rules regarding having these images on your article:

  • The new rule instituted by the Wiki Staff is that unless you have a paragraph discussing the image and tying it into the article - it will be deleted by the Wiki staff.
  • Images must be shrunk down to a manageable size. For example view the Wiki Tribune's article: Kaine Mandaala. Notice he has put in his warbanner with the following code: [[image:0005-banner.jpg|thumb|100px|left|Kaine Mandaala's Warbanner]]. 100px being the suitable size for warbanners.
  • Lightsabers should likewise be shrunk to a size that is conforming to the article.
  • Unnecessary information that can be found on your dossier file: such as medals, dates of promotions (this does not include Positions held since that is an acceptable section under DJB Facts), and obscene or ridiculously unneeded information in the trivia (So-and-so hates so-and-so for no reason).
  • Remember to include a brief summary at the beginning of the article. This summary should not be more than a medium sized paragraph. The bulk of the article should be under subsequent headings that follow the summary.
  • Last but not least, rather most importantly, cut down on the number of edits by using the Show preview button and making as many edits as possible in one rather than a series.