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2024-06-13T04:06:55Z

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	==How to Make a New Page==		==How to Make a New Page==
			Page names have been mostly predetermined and are listed on the spreadsheet doc along with a link to the wiki for consistency. On the wiki itself. You will notice both [[Example\|red]] and [[Meemai\|blue]] hyperlinks. Blue means the page exists and red means it has not been created.

	[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Starting_a_new_page MediaWiki's page] explains it more in depth, but there are three main ways to create a new page.		[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Starting_a_new_page MediaWiki's page] explains it more in depth, but there are three main ways to create a new page.

	'''Use the search function:''' Type the name of the page you want to create into the wiki search bar and hit enter. Then click the red link that appears and start typing in the box that pops up.<br>		'''Use the search function:''' Type the name of the page you want to create into the wiki search bar and hit enter. Then click the red link that appears and start typing in the box that pops up.<br>
	'''Use an existing link:''' If an ~~existing page~~ is trying to link to a page that does not exist, the link will appear red. Click the red link and you will be directed to a page where you can create the article.<br>		'''Use an existing link:''' If an article is trying to link to a page that does not exist, the link will appear red. Click the red link and you will be directed to a page where you can create the article.<br>
	'''Type the desired URL into your browser's address bar:''' You will be given the option to create the page if it does not already exist.		'''Type the desired URL into your browser's address bar:''' You will be given the option to create the page if it does not already exist.

	~~Page names have been mostly predetermined and are listed on the spreadsheet doc along with a link to the wiki for consistency.~~

	==Editing==		==Editing==
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	These pages either don't rely on templates, or they have an example article with templates that are ready to copy and reference. Please follow the use of existing templates and headers. If something unique pops up that requires an additional section, please bring it up in the Discord so we can add it to the example article to establish consistent formatting.		These pages either don't rely on templates, or they have an example article with templates that are ready to copy and reference. Please follow the use of existing templates and headers. If something unique pops up that requires an additional section, please bring it up in the Discord so we can add it to the example article to establish consistent formatting.

	'''Enemies:'''		'''[[:Category:Enemies\|Enemies:]]'''
	[[Example:Enemy_BKEW]] Use this for both BKEW and BKO enemies. Boss enemies may need additional formatting.		[[Example:Enemy_BKEW]] Use this for both BKEW and BKO enemies. Boss enemies may need additional formatting.

	'''Locations:'''		'''[[:Category:Locations\|Locations:]]'''
	[[Example:Location]] Islands, towns, castles, ect.		[[Example:Location]] Islands, towns, castles, ect.
	[[Example:Dungeon Location]] For locations that house primarily enemies instead of NPCs.		[[Example:Dungeon Location]] For locations that house primarily enemies instead of NPCs.
	Additional formatting needed for stuff like shops and sidequests.		Additional formatting needed for stuff like shops and sidequests.

	'''Characters:'''		'''[[:Category:Characters\|Characters:]]'''
	[[Rodolfo]]] Additional ~~formatting still~~ needed~~, especially~~ for ~~playable~~ characters, but people can start the writing portions.		[[Rodolfo\|See Example.]] Additional sections needed for main characters, but people can start the writing portions.

	'''World Lore:'''		'''World Lore:'''
	Anything in-universe lore related. Pages will vary in formatting depending on the complexity of the topic.		Anything in-universe lore related. Pages will vary in formatting depending on the complexity of the topic.

	'''~~Game~~ Mechanics:'''		'''[[:Category:Gameplay Mechanics\|Gameplay Mechanics:]]'''
	Gameplay, Status Effects, Spirit Choices, ect. These pages will vary wildly in formatting depending on the complexity of the topic.		Gameplay, Status Effects, Spirit Choices, ect. These pages will vary wildly in formatting depending on the complexity of the topic.

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	====Lower Priority Images====		====Lower Priority Images====
	* Screenshots of finisher moves		* Screenshots of finisher moves
	* Screenshots of important npcs ~~without~~ character art		* Screenshots of important npcs that don't have character art

	====Website Design====		====Website Design====
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	==Articles that are NOT ready to be worked on==		==Articles that are NOT ready to be worked on==
	These categories are pending template creation/automation and should not be worked on until we establish more consistent formatting.		These categories are pending template creation/automation and should not be worked on until we establish more consistent formatting.

	'''Magnus Pages:''' We are hoping to figure out a way to automate these since there are so many.		'''Magnus Pages:''' We are hoping to figure out a way to automate these since there are so many.
	*[[Example:Mangus_EW]]		*[[Example:Mangus_EW]]
	*[[Example:Mangus_Origins]]		*[[Example:Mangus_Origins]]


	==Additional Notes==		==Additional Notes==
	* The look and formatting of the wiki is subject to change drastically in the coming months. If you are ~~primarily~~ interested in writing articles you may certainly begin to do so, but expect to have various templates and formatting changes applied to your articles as we figure out how we're structuring things.		* The look and formatting of the wiki is subject to change drastically in the coming months. If you are interested in writing articles you may certainly begin to do so, but expect to have various templates and formatting changes applied to your articles as we figure out how we're structuring things.


	[[Category:Help]]		[[Category:Help]]

ChronosAbyss: Added link for Example:Dungeon Location

2024-04-25T01:50:00Z

Added link for Example:Dungeon Location

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	'''Locations:'''		'''Locations:'''
	[[Example:Location]] Islands, towns, castles, ect. Additional formatting needed for ~~dungeons, places with~~ shops~~, add section for~~ sidequests~~. Needs a bit of work, but people can start on the writing portion~~.		[[Example:Location]] Islands, towns, castles, ect.
			[[Example:Dungeon Location]] For locations that house primarily enemies instead of NPCs.
			Additional formatting needed for stuff like shops and sidequests.

	'''Characters:'''		'''Characters:'''

ChronosAbyss at 03:23, 23 April 2024

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	=How Do I Get Started?=		=How Do I Get Started?=
	It can be a bit daunting to learn how to add things, so feel free to ask questions in the Discord!		It can be a bit daunting to learn how to add things, so feel free to ask questions in the Discord! Since the website is in its infancy, it's okay to get a little messy in whatever page you're working on while you figure things out.

	==How to Make a New Page==		==How to Make a New Page==

ChronosAbyss: Added ready to work on section

2024-04-23T03:06:22Z

Added ready to work on section

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-==Coordination==
+=Coordination=
 Wiki efforts are being organized through the '''Baten Kaitos Discord server'''. Please coordinate with other users through the wiki-revamp channel and feel free to ask any questions or leave suggestions there as well.
 If you would like to help write and edit articles, please use the '''Baten Kaitos Wiki Revamp - Google Sheet''' to coordinate who's working on what pages. (See pinned messages in the Discord.) This is to help us avoid creating duplicate pages and to better track what still needs to be created.
 ==How to Make a New Page==
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 Page names have been mostly predetermined and are listed on the spreadsheet doc along with a link to the wiki for consistency.
-===Editing===
+==Editing==
 To edit, click the '''Edit''' or the '''Edit Source''' button at the top of the page. This will bring up a text box where you can make changes to the content on the page. Before saving your changes though, you should click the '''"Show preview"''' button— this way you can make sure that you've typed everything in as you intended before making the change public.
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 Pages that require distinction between the two games should include the suffix (BKEW) or (BKO) in the title. For example [[Magnus (BKEW)]]. This is reserved primarily for pages having to do with gameplay. For lore and in-universe subjects such as characters and locations, the information from both games should be contained in a single page with separate sections within as needed.
 ===Helpful Links===
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 ==Images==
 Image uploads are disabled for all users by default for security reasons. If you need to upload new images, you must request image uploading to be temporarily enabled in the wiki-revamp channel of the Discord server.
 ==Additional Notes==
 * The look and formatting of the wiki is subject to change drastically in the coming months. If you are primarily interested in writing articles you may certainly begin to do so, but expect to have various templates and formatting changes applied to your articles as we figure out how we're structuring things.
 [[Category:Help]]

ChronosAbyss: Added new example and clarified some wording

2024-04-11T20:05:17Z

Added new example and clarified some wording

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	'''Use an existing link:''' If an existing page is trying to link to a page that does not exist, the link will appear red. Click the red link and you will be directed to a page where you can create the article.<br>		'''Use an existing link:''' If an existing page is trying to link to a page that does not exist, the link will appear red. Click the red link and you will be directed to a page where you can create the article.<br>
	'''Type the desired URL into your browser's address bar:''' You will be given the option to create the page if it does not already exist.		'''Type the desired URL into your browser's address bar:''' You will be given the option to create the page if it does not already exist.

			Page names have been mostly predetermined and are listed on the spreadsheet doc along with a link to the wiki for consistency.

	===Editing===		===Editing===
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	Pages that require distinction between the two games should include the suffix (BKEW) or (BKO) in the title. For example [[Magnus (BKEW)]]. This is reserved primarily for pages having to do with gameplay. For lore and in-universe subjects such as characters and locations, the information from both games should be contained in a single page with separate sections within as needed.		Pages that require distinction between the two games should include the suffix (BKEW) or (BKO) in the title. For example [[Magnus (BKEW)]]. This is reserved primarily for pages having to do with gameplay. For lore and in-universe subjects such as characters and locations, the information from both games should be contained in a single page with separate sections within as needed.

	~~Eventually we will have example~~ articles ~~that you can~~ follow ~~so that things look uniform across~~ the ~~site~~. ~~They will~~ be ~~linked here once they are ready~~.		===Example Articles===
			These articles show how certain types of pages should be formatted. Please follow the use of templates and headers. If you think a new section needs to be added for something unique please bring it up in the discord so we can add it to the example article.

	[[Example:Mangus_EW]]<br>		[[Example:Mangus_EW]]<br>
	[[Example:Mangus_Origins]]<br>		[[Example:Mangus_Origins]]<br>
	[[Example:Enemy_BKEW]] (Can be used for ~~any enemy, not just~~ BKEW.)<br>		[[Example:Enemy_BKEW]] (Can be used for both BKEW and BKO enemies.)<br>
	[[~~Sadal Suud~~]]		[[Example:Location]]

	===Helpful Links===		===Helpful Links===

ChronosAbyss: Added enemy example article link

2024-04-07T05:12:11Z

Added enemy example article link

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	[[Example:Mangus_EW]]<br>		[[Example:Mangus_EW]]<br>
	[[Example:Mangus_Origins]]<br>		[[Example:Mangus_Origins]]<br>
			[[Example:Enemy_BKEW]] (Can be used for any enemy, not just BKEW.)<br>
	[[Sadal Suud]]		[[Sadal Suud]]

ChronosAbyss: Fixed formatting

2024-03-23T21:12:47Z

Fixed formatting

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	Eventually we will have example articles that you can follow so that things look uniform across the site. They will be linked here once they are ready.		Eventually we will have example articles that you can follow so that things look uniform across the site. They will be linked here once they are ready.

	[[Example:Mangus_EW]]		[[Example:Mangus_EW]]<br>
	[[Example:Mangus_Origins]]		[[Example:Mangus_Origins]]<br>
	[[Sadal Suud]]		[[Sadal Suud]]

ChronosAbyss: Clarified some wording

2024-03-23T21:12:04Z

Clarified some wording

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	==Formatting==		==Formatting==
	All article titles not beginning with a number will have the first letter capitalized automatically. Any subsequent letters will not be capitalized unless specified. Apostrophes will work in the link, however, it's advisable to not use apostrophes unless they exist in the source material ie."[[Sandfeeder's Nest]]".		All article titles not beginning with a number will have the first letter capitalized automatically. Any subsequent letters will not be capitalized unless specified. Generally, you should always capitalize your page titles manually. Apostrophes will work in the link, however, it's advisable to not use apostrophes unless they exist in the source material ie."[[Sandfeeder's Nest]]". Spaces are turned into underscores in the web link, but remain spaces in the title itself.

	Pages that require distinction between the two games should include the suffix (BKEW) or (BKO) in the title. For example [[Magnus (BKEW)]]. This is reserved primarily for pages having to do with gameplay. For lore and in-universe subjects such as characters and locations, the information from both games should be contained in a single page with separate sections within as needed.		Pages that require distinction between the two games should include the suffix (BKEW) or (BKO) in the title. For example [[Magnus (BKEW)]]. This is reserved primarily for pages having to do with gameplay. For lore and in-universe subjects such as characters and locations, the information from both games should be contained in a single page with separate sections within as needed.
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	[[Example:Mangus_EW]]		[[Example:Mangus_EW]]
	[[Example:Mangus_Origins]]		[[Example:Mangus_Origins]]
			[[Sadal Suud]]

	===Helpful Links===		===Helpful Links===

ChronosAbyss: Added more template info

2024-03-23T21:07:05Z

Added more template info

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	==Formatting==		==Formatting==
	All article titles not beginning with a number will have the first letter capitalized automatically. Any subsequent letters will not be capitalized unless specified. Apostrophes will work in the link, however, it's advisable to not use apostrophes unless they exist in the source material ie."Sandfeeder's Nest".		All article titles not beginning with a number will have the first letter capitalized automatically. Any subsequent letters will not be capitalized unless specified. Apostrophes will work in the link, however, it's advisable to not use apostrophes unless they exist in the source material ie."[[Sandfeeder's Nest]]".

	Pages that require distinction between the two games should include the suffix (BKEW) or (BKO) in the title. For example [[~~Magnus_~~(BKEW)]] This is reserved primarily for pages having to do with gameplay. For lore and in-universe subjects such as characters and locations, the information from both games should be contained in a single page with separate sections within as needed.		Pages that require distinction between the two games should include the suffix (BKEW) or (BKO) in the title. For example [[Magnus (BKEW)]]. This is reserved primarily for pages having to do with gameplay. For lore and in-universe subjects such as characters and locations, the information from both games should be contained in a single page with separate sections within as needed.

	Eventually we will have example articles that you can follow so that things look uniform across the site. They will be linked here once they are ready.		Eventually we will have example articles that you can follow so that things look uniform across the site. They will be linked here once they are ready.
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	===Templates===		===Templates===
	Templates are a way for pages to stay consistent without needing to copy paste the same stuff over and over again. The method of adding a template to a page is to copy/paste '''<nowiki>{{TemplateNameHere}}</nowiki>'''. ~~If a~~ template ~~has any~~ adjustable parameters~~, they~~ should be documented on that template's page. Simply replace the fields as ~~required~~. [[Template:Usable By BKEW]] is a good simple template to try this out with.		Templates are a way for pages to stay consistent without needing to copy paste the same stuff over and over again. Templates also allow for retroactive changes across all pages they are used in. For example, if a template is used on 20 different pages, updating the base template will automatically update that template on all 20 pages it appears in.

			The method of adding a template to a page is to copy/paste '''<nowiki>{{TemplateNameHere}}</nowiki>'''. Include any additional info in between the brackets if present on that template's page. These are adjustable parameters and their use should be documented on that template's page. Simply replace the fields as directed. [[Template:Usable By BKEW]] is a good simple template to try this out with.

	[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Templates Read in depth about templates here.]		[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Templates Read in depth about templates here.]

ChronosAbyss: Added more info

2024-03-22T05:18:18Z

Added more info

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	Wiki efforts are being organized through the Baten Kaitos Discord server. Please coordinate with other users through the wiki-revamp channel.		==Coordination==
			Wiki efforts are being organized through the '''Baten Kaitos Discord server'''. Please coordinate with other users through the wiki-revamp channel and feel free to ask any questions or leave suggestions there as well.

	~~Also~~ please use the Baten Kaitos Wiki Revamp - Google Sheet to coordinate who's working on what pages. (See pinned messages in the Discord.) This is to help avoid duplicate pages and to better track what still needs ~~work~~.		If you would like to help write and edit articles, please use the '''Baten Kaitos Wiki Revamp - Google Sheet''' to coordinate who's working on what pages. (See pinned messages in the Discord.) This is to help us avoid creating duplicate pages and to better track what still needs to be created.

	==Editing==		==How to Make a New Page==
	To edit, click the '''Edit''' button at the top of the page. This will bring up a text box where you can make changes to the content on the page. Before saving your changes though, you should click the "Show preview" button— this way you can make sure that you've typed everything in as you intended.		[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Starting_a_new_page MediaWiki's page] explains it more in depth, but there are three main ways to create a new page.

			'''Use the search function:''' Type the name of the page you want to create into the wiki search bar and hit enter. Then click the red link that appears and start typing in the box that pops up.<br>
			'''Use an existing link:''' If an existing page is trying to link to a page that does not exist, the link will appear red. Click the red link and you will be directed to a page where you can create the article.<br>
			'''Type the desired URL into your browser's address bar:''' You will be given the option to create the page if it does not already exist.

			===Editing===
			To edit, click the '''Edit''' or the '''Edit Source''' button at the top of the page. This will bring up a text box where you can make changes to the content on the page. Before saving your changes though, you should click the '''"Show preview"''' button— this way you can make sure that you've typed everything in as you intended before making the change public.

			'''Edit''' will bring up the Visual Editor, which lets you edit the article in an area that appears very close to the final page style, but may not offer as much control over the precise placement and coding of images and extra features.

			'''Edit Source''' will bring up the raw PHP code that makes up the page, offering more control. You can toggle a live preview in the top right to view your changes in real time if you'd like.

	Before submitting your edit, you should also type in a quick summary of the changes you made to the page. For example, "Fixed typo". You should also check the "This is a minor edit" box if you made a small change, like correcting a misspelled word. If everything looks right, click the save page button. You can view a list of your recent edits on the [[Special:Contributions]] page.		Before submitting your edit, you should also type in a quick summary of the changes you made to the page. For example, "Fixed typo". You should also check the "This is a minor edit" box if you made a small change, like correcting a misspelled word. If everything looks right, click the save page button. You can view a list of your recent edits on the [[Special:Contributions]] page.

	==~~Making a New Page~~==		==Formatting==
	~~[https://www~~.~~mediawiki~~.~~org/wiki/Help:Starting_a_new_page MediaWiki~~'s ~~page] explains it pretty well~~. ~~But basically just type~~ the ~~name of~~ the ~~page you want~~ to ~~create into~~ the ~~search bar and hit enter~~. ~~Then click the red link~~ that ~~appears to start creating~~ the ~~page~~.		All article titles not beginning with a number will have the first letter capitalized automatically. Any subsequent letters will not be capitalized unless specified. Apostrophes will work in the link, however, it's advisable to not use apostrophes unless they exist in the source material ie."Sandfeeder's Nest".

			Pages that require distinction between the two games should include the suffix (BKEW) or (BKO) in the title. For example [[Magnus_(BKEW)]] This is reserved primarily for pages having to do with gameplay. For lore and in-universe subjects such as characters and locations, the information from both games should be contained in a single page with separate sections within as needed.

			Eventually we will have example articles that you can follow so that things look uniform across the site. They will be linked here once they are ready.

			[[Example:Mangus_EW]]
			[[Example:Mangus_Origins]]

	==Helpful Links==		===Helpful Links===
			[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Getting_started Wikipedia's Getting Started page]<br>
	[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting Formatting Text]<br>		[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting Formatting Text]<br>
	[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Links Adding Links]<br>		[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Links Adding Links]<br>
	[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Images Adding Images]<br>		[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Images Adding Images]<br>

	==Templates==		===Categories===
	Templates are a way for pages to stay consistent without ~~a whole lot of~~ copy ~~pasting~~ the same stuff over and over again. ~~To add~~ a template to a page, copy/paste {{~~[[Template:Test\|TemplateName]]~~}} ~~and follow~~ any ~~documentation notes~~ on ~~the~~ template's page.		All pages, images, and templates must be placed within the wiki's category system. The category system functions similarly to the folder structure of a computer and enables users to better navigate the site without relying solely on the menus and search bar.

			[[:Category:Main\|Main:]] is the main root category. All other categories should be somewhere within this root location. To tag a page or image with its category either type '''<nowiki>[[Category:CategoryNameHere]]</nowiki>''' at the bottom of the source code, or open the Page Options menu in the top right of the visual editor and type the category name in there. All categories that a page is tagged with will appear on the right side of the page once saved.

			===Templates===
			Templates are a way for pages to stay consistent without needing to copy paste the same stuff over and over again. The method of adding a template to a page is to copy/paste '''<nowiki>{{TemplateNameHere}}</nowiki>'''. If a template has any adjustable parameters, they should be documented on that template's page. Simply replace the fields as required. [[Template:Usable By BKEW]] is a good simple template to try this out with.

	[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Templates Read in depth about templates here.]		[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Templates Read in depth about templates here.]

			==Images==
			Image uploads are disabled for all users by default for security reasons. If you need to upload new images, you must request image uploading to be temporarily enabled in the wiki-revamp channel of the Discord server.

			==Additional Notes==
			* Please refrain from making any Magnus pages at the moment. We are hoping to figure out a way to automate those since there are so many.
			* The look and formatting of the wiki is subject to change drastically in the coming months. If you are primarily interested in writing articles you may certainly begin to do so, but expect to have various templates and formatting changes applied to your articles as we figure out how we're structuring things.


	[[Category:Help]]		[[Category:Help]]