DJB WIKI How To:
So you want to help with the wiki but aren't sure where to start? No problem. This article will be maintained to offer help on the questions that arise.
Do you want to...
... add a new page?
First, make sure the page doesn't already exist. Do a search for it. Remember that a lot of items can be lumped into a broad general category, for example Lightsaber Blade Colors should be under an article about Lightsabers.
To add a new page, simply do a search for it. If it does not exist, the Wiki will tell you so and prompt you to create it.
There is no page titled ":YourPage". You can create the page by clicking the Create this Page link on the blank template.
... add my character page?
Start by choosing a stat box template. Are you Sith, Obelisk or Krath?
Cut & paste this into your page:
{{ORDER charinfo|
|image=[[Image:imagename.jpg]]
|name=
|birth= *use BBY/ABY format. No real life birthyears.
|death=N/A
|homeworld=
|species=
|gender=
|height= *Use meters
|hair=
|eyes=
|era=[[Dark Jedi Brotherhood Era]]
|dossier=
|affiliation=
}}
Change the first line to say Sith, Obbie or Krath instead of ORDER. Filling out the rest of the information is simple. After each equals sign, type in what you want that to say.
Next is to add in the Character Info guide. Cut & paste this into your page:
Summary of the character. Delete this note to add your own.
== Character History ==
Detailed information about the fictional character.
== DJB Facts ==
=== Positions Held ===
List positions that are important.
=== Outstanding Acheivements ===
Anything you're proud of.
== Trivia ==
Interesting or important facts that do not fall under the other two categories.
[[Category: DJB Characters]]
Erase the notes and provide your own information.
Preview the page, then, if it all looks good, click SAVE PAGE.
... add a picture?
Adding imagery is tricky, but once you get over the initial confusion it's simple.
The tag to add an image is:
[[image:imagename.extension]]
Imagename is whatever you want it to be called, though try to make it unique to avoid duplication.
Extension means the image extension such as .JPG or .PNG.
After you have that in place, save the page. You'll see the image name as a link. Click that link to upload the image.
An image for your personal article should not exceed 250w by 350h. This is the best size for the template.
... make something bold or italic?
Bold and Italic are two helpful styles when writing articles. For wiki, the two codes are very similar.
''italics'' is two apostrophes around the word.
'''bold''' is three apostrophes around the word.
Also, if a word is the name of the article it's appearing on, if you make it a link it will be bold by default.
Typing [[Dark Council]] on the Dark Council article page will result in the words "Dark Council" appearing bold.
... make a link?
[[link]]
Two square brackets on either side of the word you want to make a link indicates an internal wiki page as a reference.
To make a link to a page but call it something else, use the Vertical Line as a seperator.
[[link|New Name]]
For more info on this see Wikipedia
To leave your signature (your DJBWIki user name) on a comment, simply type the tilde key three times. Three is just your Username, while four attaches a Time/Date stamp to your comment as well.
The Tilde key is usually found next to the number 1. It's the little wavy bar ( ~ ) on the upper part of the ( ` ) key. type SHIFT-` to produce a ~.
Example of base signature: ~~~
Result: Kaine Mandaala
Example of Time/Date stamp signature: ~~~~
Result: Kaine Mandaala 06:30, 7 September 2006 (Mountain Daylight Time)
... learn more about editing formats?
Check out the Wikipedia page on editing for more foramtting information.