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Totengeist: /* File uploads */ Fix naming convention

2023-07-29T14:10:38Z

File uploads: Fix naming convention

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	* There should be no spaces, hyphens, or underscores between words		* There should be no spaces, hyphens, or underscores between words

	For example, <code>Air Reprocessor sprite.png</code> would be written as <code>~~AirReprocessorSprite~~.png</code>.		For example, <code>Air Reprocessor sprite.png</code> would be written as <code>AirReprocessor.png</code>.

	== Writing style ==		== Writing style ==

Totengeist: Clarify file uploads and article history

2023-06-23T17:44:43Z

Clarify file uploads and article history

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 # ''Templates:'' Templates help to organize content. See [[:Category:Templates]] full list of available templates.
 # ''Categories:'' Always group articles into [[Special:Categories|categories]]. If you are unsure which category fits best, start a discussion on the article's talk page.
 == Writing style ==
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Totengeist: Categorize

2022-09-23T19:56:52Z

Categorize

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	Each article describing a game feature should be updated with version history. This can be done using the <code><nowiki>{{History}}</nowiki></code> template. Information on it's use can be found [[:Template:History/doc\|here]].		Each article describing a game feature should be updated with version history. This can be done using the <code><nowiki>{{History}}</nowiki></code> template. Information on it's use can be found [[:Template:History/doc\|here]].

	[[Category:~~Meta~~]]		[[Category:The Last Starship Wiki]]

Totengeist at 18:45, 25 July 2022

2022-07-25T18:45:14Z

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	== Article organization ==		== Article organization ==
	# ''Naming articles:''		# ''Naming articles:''
	## Titles should be written in proper gramatical sentence case, except for proper nouns and ~~acronyms~~.		## Titles should be written in proper gramatical sentence case, except for proper nouns, acronyms and titles based on in-game items or systems.
	##* ''Correct: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog''		##* ''Correct: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog''
	##* <div style="color:grey">Incorrect: The Quick Brown Fox Jumps Over The Lazy Dog</div>		##* <div style="color:grey">Incorrect: The Quick Brown Fox Jumps Over The Lazy Dog</div>

Totengeist: /* Feature history */

2022-07-25T00:31:48Z

Feature history

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	{{#lst:Target\|NAME}}		{{#lst:Target\|NAME}}
	</pre>		</pre>

			== Feature history ==

			Each article describing a game feature should be updated with version history. This can be done using the <code><nowiki>{{History}}</nowiki></code> template. Information on it's use can be found [[:Template:History/doc\|here]].

	[[Category:Meta]]		[[Category:Meta]]

Totengeist: Totengeist moved page Style guidelines to The Last Starwiki:Style guidelines without leaving a redirect: Meta article

2022-07-21T18:19:59Z

Totengeist moved page Style guidelines to The Last Starwiki:Style guidelines without leaving a redirect: Meta article

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2022-07-21T15:55:59Z

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Totengeist at 23:18, 20 July 2022

2022-07-20T23:18:48Z

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	## Titles should be written in proper gramatical sentence case, except for proper nouns and acronyms.		## Titles should be written in proper gramatical sentence case, except for proper nouns and acronyms.
	##* ''Correct: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog''		##* ''Correct: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog''
	##* <div style="color:grey">The Quick Brown Fox Jumps Over The Lazy Dog''</div>		##* <div style="color:grey">Incorrect: The Quick Brown Fox Jumps Over The Lazy Dog</div>
	## Use full names for any articles you create. Create a redirect page for abbreviations and alternate spellings.		## Use full names for any articles you create. Create a redirect page for abbreviations and alternate spellings.
	## Titles name should be singular so they can be linked while appearing either singular (<code><nowiki>[[article]]</nowiki></code>) or plural (<code><nowiki>[[article]]s</nowiki></code>), without the need for redirects.		## Titles name should be singular so they can be linked while appearing either singular (<code><nowiki>[[article]]</nowiki></code>) or plural (<code><nowiki>[[article]]s</nowiki></code>), without the need for redirects.

Totengeist at 23:18, 20 July 2022

2022-07-20T23:18:05Z

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	## Use full names for any articles you create. Create a redirect page for abbreviations and alternate spellings.		## Use full names for any articles you create. Create a redirect page for abbreviations and alternate spellings.
	## Titles name should be singular so they can be linked while appearing either singular (<code><nowiki>[[article]]</nowiki></code>) or plural (<code><nowiki>[[article]]s</nowiki></code>), without the need for redirects.		## Titles name should be singular so they can be linked while appearing either singular (<code><nowiki>[[article]]</nowiki></code>) or plural (<code><nowiki>[[article]]s</nowiki></code>), without the need for redirects.
	# '''Header names''': The same rules that apply to naming articles apply to headers		# ''Header names'': The same rules that apply to naming articles apply to headers
	# ''Article size:'' Articles should be big enough to comprehensively cover a single subject.		# ''Article size:'' Articles should be big enough to comprehensively cover a single subject.
	# ''Templates:'' Templates help to organize content. See [[:Category:Templates]] full list of available templates.		# ''Templates:'' Templates help to organize content. See [[:Category:Templates]] full list of available templates.
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	If a piece of info seems relevant to another article, there are several ways to include it without outright copying it:		If a piece of info seems relevant to another article, there are several ways to include it without outright copying it:
	# Creation of a sub-header using the ~~{{template\|~~Main}} template immediately under it. Follow it with a concise summary of the target link.		# Creation of a sub-header using the [[:Template:Main]] template immediately under it. Follow it with a concise summary of the target link.
	# Create [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Transclusion transclusion] sections on the target page and then transclude it to the desired article. For example:		# Create [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Transclusion transclusion] sections on the target page and then transclude it to the desired article. For example:
	Add this to the transclusion target:		Add this to the transclusion target:

Totengeist: Create page

2022-07-20T23:16:24Z

Create page

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This article provides guidance on how to make quality contributions to this wiki. Don't let these guidelines scare you away from contributing!

== Article organization ==
# ''Naming articles:''
## Titles should be written in proper gramatical sentence case, except for proper nouns and acronyms.
##* ''Correct: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog''
##* <div style="color:grey">The Quick Brown Fox Jumps Over The Lazy Dog''</div>
## Use full names for any articles you create. Create a redirect page for abbreviations and alternate spellings.
## Titles name should be singular so they can be linked while appearing either singular (<code><nowiki>[[article]]</nowiki></code>) or plural (<code><nowiki>[[article]]s</nowiki></code>), without the need for redirects.
# '''Header names''': The same rules that apply to naming articles apply to headers
# ''Article size:'' Articles should be big enough to comprehensively cover a single subject.
# ''Templates:'' Templates help to organize content. See [[:Category:Templates]] full list of available templates.
# ''Categories:'' Always group articles into [[Special:Categories|categories]]. If you are unsure which category fits best, start a discussion on the article's talk page.

== Writing style ==
# Write objectively, not in the first person.
#* ''Correct: Players can focus on mining to make money.''
#* <div style="color:grey">Incorrect: I always build a lot of drone bays and mining lasers.''</div>
# Use a third-person narrative when possible.
#* ''Correct: The player can build a waste treatment system to convert sewage to water.''
#* <div style="color:grey">Incorrect: You can build a waste treatment system to convert sewage to water.''</div>
# Use a semi-formal register.
#* ''Correct: It's recommended to focus on converting CO<sub>2</sub> in the air to oxygen early on.''
#* <div style="color:grey">Incorrect: You should obviously convert the CO<sub>2</sub> on your ship to oxygen first.''</div>
# Emphasize limitless possibilities.
#* ''Correct: There are multiple ways to deal with meteor showers. One strategy is to…''
#* <div style="color:grey">Incorrect: The best way to deal with meteor showers is to…''</div>
# Write in general, abstract terms.
#* ''Correct: The gatling gun is excellent at destroying asteroids''
#* <div style="color:grey">Incorrect: Build exactly 4 gatling guns on your ship to protect against asteroids''</div>
# Capitalization should only be used for the first letter in a sentence, and [[wikipedia:proper noun|proper nouns]]. The name of game mechanics do not count as proper nouns.
# Please use gender-neutral language such as ''they'' instead of ''he'' or ''her''
# The wiki views both US and UK English as acceptable, and there is no need to correct between them. However, consistency throughout a page is appreciated.
# If you need to refer to a date, use only an unambiguous format.
#* ''Correct: 11 July 2022; July 11, 2022; 2022-07-11''
#* <div style="color:grey">Incorrect: 07-11-2022; 11-07-2022</div>

== Wiki formatting ==
# Wikis work through the use of internal links to other pages. The first instance of any other page should be linked with square brackets <nowiki>[[like this]]</nowiki>. Subsequent instances should not be linked.
# Do not emphasize text with <u>underline</u> or CAPITALS, use ''italics'' instead. '''Bold''' text is discouraged.
# Do not personalize articles by signing them or naming game concepts after yourself.
# Avoid using links in Section names. Please use [[:Template:Main]] instead.
# Do not use HTML code where wiki code exists to perform the same function. This includes plain lists, paragraphs, and line breaks.
# Avoid using the tier 1 title wherever possible.
# Indent bullet points using multiple asterisks (**) instead of the colon followed by an asterisk (:*).

== Duplication of information ==
Duplication of information is frowned upon and should be avoided where possible. Duplication leads to increased maintenance and conflicting/outdated information.

If a piece of info seems relevant to another article, there are several ways to include it without outright copying it:
# Creation of a sub-header using the {{template|Main}} template immediately under it. Follow it with a concise summary of the target link.
# Create [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Transclusion transclusion] sections on the target page and then transclude it to the desired article. For example:
Add this to the transclusion target:
<pre>
<section begin=NAME/>
... CONTENT ...
<section end=NAME/>
</pre>

Add this to the article which will include the transclusion:
<pre>
{{#lst:Target|NAME}}
</pre>

[[Category:Meta]]