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==Content== | ==Content== | ||
Jiggywikki is a project created to document all content related to the ''Banjo-Kazooie'' series. The wiki allows the following content to be posted: | |||
*All official information on the ''Banjo-Kazooie'' video game series, characters, places, or terms. Official information means that it must come from an official source, such as official publications, social media channels, interviews, or the game itself. | *All official information on the ''Banjo-Kazooie'' video game series, characters, places, or terms. Official information means that it must come from an official source, such as official publications, social media channels, interviews, or the game itself. | ||
*Images and media relating to ''Banjo-Kazooie'' that come from the game, official art, press releases, or other official sources. Images may have reasonable modifications made, such as cropping or removing white backgrounds, as long as the content itself is not altered. | *Images and media relating to ''Banjo-Kazooie'' that come from the game, official art, press releases, or other official sources. Images may have reasonable modifications made, such as cropping or removing white backgrounds, as long as the content itself is not altered. | ||
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When adding content and creating new articles, an encyclopedic style with a formal tone is important. All information should be cited. | When adding content and creating new articles, an encyclopedic style with a formal tone is important. All information should be cited. | ||
Jiggywikki does not deal with speculation or rumors regarding upcoming games. Rumors or speculation on the ''Banjo-Kazooie'' series, fan fiction or material related to unofficial works, or content-altered artwork, fan art, or other unofficial media are not allowed on the wiki, nor is content that violates copyright laws, is pornographic, includes excessive advertising, promotes illegal activities, or is hate speech or incites such hate. | |||
==Starting an article== | ==Starting an article== | ||
Before starting a new article please understand | Before starting a new article please understand Jiggywikki's content policy (see above). Before creating an article, make sure the article doesn't already exist on the wiki. | ||
There are three easy ways to start a new page: | There are three easy ways to start a new page: | ||
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To edit an existing article, click on the <code>Edit</code> tab at the top of the article's page. This will take you to the article's edit page containing the editable contents of the current page. The wiki uses Wiki Markup, a special language, when adding things like hyperlinks, tables, footnotes, inline citation, special characters, and so on. | To edit an existing article, click on the <code>Edit</code> tab at the top of the article's page. This will take you to the article's edit page containing the editable contents of the current page. The wiki uses Wiki Markup, a special language, when adding things like hyperlinks, tables, footnotes, inline citation, special characters, and so on. | ||
Articles on | Articles on Jiggywikki follow [[Jiggywikki:Manual of Style|style guidelines]] to ensure articles are uniform and the wiki is easier to use. A basic list of wiki markup can be found on the markup help page. An "edit toolbar" is provided just above the edit box, which allows users to automatically place and format various aspects of wiki code. | ||
When you add information, make sure it is in the appropriate article or articles. For example, if you have new information on [[Klungo]] you wish to add, the best place would probably be just in his article, and not in the ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]'' article, unless it is something major related to the entire game. Use your best judgement in deciding where to add information. If you are unsure about where your information might be most appropriate, ask a [https://banjokazooiewiki.com/wiki/Special:ListUsers?username=&group=sysop&wpsubmit=&wpFormIdentifier=mw-listusers-form&limit=50 staff member] or submit a question on the article's talk page. | When you add information, make sure it is in the appropriate article or articles. For example, if you have new information on [[Klungo]] you wish to add, the best place would probably be just in his article, and not in the ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]'' article, unless it is something major related to the entire game. Use your best judgement in deciding where to add information. If you are unsure about where your information might be most appropriate, ask a [https://banjokazooiewiki.com/wiki/Special:ListUsers?username=&group=sysop&wpsubmit=&wpFormIdentifier=mw-listusers-form&limit=50 staff member] or submit a question on the article's talk page. | ||
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Every article on the wiki has a discussion, or talk, page, accessible via the <code>Discussion</code> tab at the top of the article's page (for example, [[Talk:Gruntilda]]). There, editors can discuss improvements to the content of an article. If you ever make a change that is reverted by another editor or the wiki staff, you can discuss the change on the talk page. It is very important that you conduct yourself with civility and assume good faith on the part of others. Edit warring (repeatedly overriding or redoing contributions) is strictly prohibited. | Every article on the wiki has a discussion, or talk, page, accessible via the <code>Discussion</code> tab at the top of the article's page (for example, [[Talk:Gruntilda]]). There, editors can discuss improvements to the content of an article. If you ever make a change that is reverted by another editor or the wiki staff, you can discuss the change on the talk page. It is very important that you conduct yourself with civility and assume good faith on the part of others. Edit warring (repeatedly overriding or redoing contributions) is strictly prohibited. | ||
Most other types of pages on | Most other types of pages on Jiggywikki also have associated talk pages, including every editor's user page. When other editors need to contact you, they will usually do so by leaving a message on your talk page. When someone has left you a message that way, you will see a notice the next time you log in or view a page on the wiki. | ||
Sign your messages on a talk page by using four tildes (<code><nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></code>), which produces your username and a time/date stamp. | Sign your messages on a talk page by using four tildes (<code><nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></code>), which produces your username and a time/date stamp. | ||
