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This page aims to guide users through the creation of a standardized page in the {{SITENAME}} Wiki. | This page aims to guide users through the creation of a standardized page in the {{SITENAME}} Wiki. Having standards in a wiki is necessary for organization and better maintaining and readability. | ||
== | == Language == | ||
=== Localization === | === Localization === | ||
American English should always be used in this wiki. British English is only allowed if it is a transcription of a game instance, in which the original text should be left untouched. | [[wikipedia:American English|American English]] should always be used in this wiki. British English is only allowed if it is a transcription of a game instance, in which the original text should be left untouched. | ||
=== Contractions === | === Contractions === | ||
Contractions, which are shortened versions of words and generally use apostrophes, must always be avoided. Examples of contractions are "it's", "they're", and "gonna", which are contractions of "it is", "they are" and "going to", respectively. In this case, the latter should be used to comply with the encyclopedic nature of this site. | Contractions, which are shortened versions of words and generally use apostrophes, must always be avoided. Examples of contractions are "it's", "they're", and "gonna", which are contractions of "it is", "they are" and "going to", respectively. In this case, the latter should be used to comply with the encyclopedic nature of this site. | ||
=== Subjectivity === | |||
* First or second person perspectives (I, we, and you) should be avoided. If you need to refer to the reader of the page, prefer the use of "the player" or similar phrases instead of "you". | |||
* Personal opinions should not be given (e.g. "Steel is a bad material"). | |||
* Over-generalization should be refrained (e.g. "Most players..." — not all players fall in this category). | |||
** Generalization may be used in certain cases, like "most ores". However, keep in mind that it is not recommended, and you should try to specify when possible. | |||
=== Capitalization === | === Capitalization === | ||
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* Do not create empty sections. | * Do not create empty sections. | ||
* Do not insert links in section headings. They should preferably be included under it, which can be in templates such as <code><nowiki>{{</nowiki>[[Template:Main|Main]]<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code>. | * Do not insert links in section headings. They should preferably be included under it, which can be in templates such as <code><nowiki>{{</nowiki>[[Template:Main|Main]]<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code>. | ||
* When creating a heading, put spaces between the equal signs and the heading's text for better readability (<code>== Example ==</code> instead of <code>==Example==</code>). | |||
=== Italicizing and bolding === | |||
* Italics should be used in main titles, such as ''Minecraft'', ''Terraria'' or ''Better than Adventure!''. | |||
* Italics may also be used to ''emphasize'' a word or phrase. | |||
** Make sure not to overuse italics in this case. | |||