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# Use existing [[templates]], [[icons]], [[Special:Images|images]] and [[Special:Videos|videos]] before uploading new ones. Make sure you don't create duplicates of existing resources. If you upload content that is new, please make sure to add them to our special database pages ([[icons]], [[templates]]) for everyone to follow. |
# Use existing [[templates]], [[icons]], [[Special:Images|images]] and [[Special:Videos|videos]] before uploading new ones. Make sure you don't create duplicates of existing resources. If you upload content that is new, please make sure to add them to our special database pages ([[icons]], [[templates]]) for everyone to follow. |
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# In case of big overhauls to articles and templates, please make sure to thoroughly test them for mobile and desktop. In short: try to make your articles and content as user friendly as possible on all available devices. You should also consider consulting with other users and/or admins if you plan to make drastic changes. |
# In case of big overhauls to articles and templates, please make sure to thoroughly test them for mobile and desktop. In short: try to make your articles and content as user friendly as possible on all available devices. You should also consider consulting with other users and/or admins if you plan to make drastic changes. |
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| − | # Check out [[Contribute#How can I help?|How can I help?]] section if you don't know what task you should take care of. |
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# If you're not sure how to approach a certain task or problem, please check [https://community.fandom.com/wiki/Help:Contributing fandom help pages], you can also ask an [[Special:ListAdmins|admin]] and/or [[Special:ListUsers|other contributors]]. Use [https://community.fandom.com/wiki/Help:Talk_pages talk pages], [https://community.fandom.com/wiki/Help:Comments comments sections] or [https://community.fandom.com/wiki/Help:Blogs blog posts] to reach out to all editors and viewers. |
# If you're not sure how to approach a certain task or problem, please check [https://community.fandom.com/wiki/Help:Contributing fandom help pages], you can also ask an [[Special:ListAdmins|admin]] and/or [[Special:ListUsers|other contributors]]. Use [https://community.fandom.com/wiki/Help:Talk_pages talk pages], [https://community.fandom.com/wiki/Help:Comments comments sections] or [https://community.fandom.com/wiki/Help:Blogs blog posts] to reach out to all editors and viewers. |
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== How can I help? == |
== How can I help? == |
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| − | There is always something to do, something can always be improved! |
+ | There is always something to do, something can always be improved! Many articles could use some improvements and even the smallest edits like correcting typos are very welcome! Step in wherever you see the need. If you want to help but don't know where or how, just ask an [[Special:ListAdmins|admin]]. |
| + | == Discussions == |
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| − | Until release, we focus on preparing all pages and plan to fill them with necessary information after launch. |
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| + | Please use the [https://anno1800.fandom.com/d/f discussions] to talk about various topics with other contributors and viewers. There you can: |
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| + | * see [https://anno1800.fandom.com/d/f?catId=2938606572441982590&sort=latest news & announcements] from admins |
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| + | * share your opinions and ideas about our [https://anno1800.fandom.com/d/f?catId=2938606572441982591&sort=latest Wiki development] |
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| + | * discuss various [https://anno1800.fandom.com/d/f?catId=2938606572441982592&sort=latest aspects of the game] etc. |
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| + | * or simply [https://anno1800.fandom.com/d/f?catId=2938606572441982593&sort=latest talk about topics unrelated] to the Wiki or Anno 1800 |
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| + | <discussions></discussions> |
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| − | Below we present a list of tasks that need to be done to develop and improve our wiki. If you notice that any task is missing, please add it to the list or simply do what must be done. In the brackets [], names of editors who decided to take on a certain task should be inserted. If you want to pick a certain task, please enter your username into the brackets next to the task. That allows to avoid a situation when several editors work on the same issue without communicating with each other and doing the same work twice. If you finish the task, please cross it out instead of removing it. After making sure that everything is fine, admins will remove it from the list. |
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| − | * Add descriptions for all individual [[buildings]] pages - [] |
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| − | * Prepare [[building layouts]] pages - separate pages for [[Production buildings layouts|production]] and [[city layouts]] divided into Old and New World sections; production should also be divided into simple (for one product) and complex layouts (for whole production chains) - [] |
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| − | * <s>Update the content table on the [[Anno 1800 Wiki|main page]] - [ [[User:Banan1996.1996|Banan1996.1996]] ]</s> |
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| − | * Update and expand the [[influence]] page - [] |
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| − | * Add logistics description to [[production]] page - [] |
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| − | * Add [[trade routes]] page - [] |
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| − | * Add pages and descriptions for [[diplomacy]] section (see the top navigation) - [] |
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| − | * Prepare tables (empty for now) for [[Items#Lists of items|lists of items]] pages - [] |
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| − | ''Note: this list is an attempt to help organise work on our Wiki. I can't and don't want to force anybody to use it. As long as you positively contribute to the Wiki everything is fine. Currently it lists tasks which in my opinion are the most important, I might also recommend certain ways of editing pages and organising content. You don't have to agree with me and I am always open for discussions.'' |
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| − | ''[[User:Banan1996.1996|Banan1996.1996]] ([[User talk:Banan1996.1996|talk]]) 01:32, March 12, 2019 (UTC)'' |
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Revision as of 12:39, 13 August 2019
Everyone can contribute to Anno 1800 Wiki or to any other wikia. We encourage everyone to add new pages, edit existing ones, fix various issues or give us feedback so other contributors know what can be improved.
Get Started
In general, every contributor should follow certain recommendations and advice. There are no strict rules, but guidelines you should try to follow.
- Make your and other contributors work easier. Make pages look clean, easy to use for others and keep the source code as concise but readable as possible.
- Use existing templates, icons, images and videos before uploading new ones. Make sure you don't create duplicates of existing resources. If you upload content that is new, please make sure to add them to our special database pages (icons, templates) for everyone to follow.
- In case of big overhauls to articles and templates, please make sure to thoroughly test them for mobile and desktop. In short: try to make your articles and content as user friendly as possible on all available devices. You should also consider consulting with other users and/or admins if you plan to make drastic changes.
- If you're not sure how to approach a certain task or problem, please check fandom help pages, you can also ask an admin and/or other contributors. Use talk pages, comments sections or blog posts to reach out to all editors and viewers.
Contribution Resources
There are different types of resources each contributor can use to improve the wiki. No matter how big or small your contribution is, these are the most common resources our editors work with:
Article Layout & Style
All articles should be of the same style and layout. We differentiate between tabular articles, that showcase a lot of different objects, and informational pages that highlight a specific actor. While it's not always possible to maintain the same design across the whole wiki, we try our best efforts to unify it for a good user experience.
Tabular Layout
With tabular data comes a problem for mobile users. Using tables and similar resources often overflow the device's viewport and cuts off important information. Please double check your changes with a mobile device or developer tools to guarantee the integrity of the information you want to provide. As an example, Zoo Items uses a tabular layout.
As a rule of thumb, you want to use tabular layouts for data that is repetitive and spans various information, for example Title, Icon, Description and Values. You don't have to avoid using it, but remember the output of content may vary on different devices.
Informational Layout
Most articles on the Anno 1800 Wikia are classified as an informational layout. Most informational articles feature an infobox at the top right (top for mobile) and hold information about an actor's characteristics, for example Fishery. Some pages don't require any templates, however, and are only styled by paragraphs and headings and similar editor features (like this page).
We don't want to regulate how most of these articles should look, as each category of actors might need different treatment. Try to be creative and think about how to present your information as good as possible for others.
Tips for a consistent look
Anno 1800 uses many icons and images and these should be used when mentioning certain actors. We implemented infoicon templates of widely used icons to unify their appearance. Try to use them to reference certain buildings, goods or resources in the game.
How can I help?
There is always something to do, something can always be improved! Many articles could use some improvements and even the smallest edits like correcting typos are very welcome! Step in wherever you see the need. If you want to help but don't know where or how, just ask an admin.
Discussions
Please use the discussions to talk about various topics with other contributors and viewers. There you can:
- see news & announcements from admins
- share your opinions and ideas about our Wiki development
- discuss various aspects of the game etc.
- or simply talk about topics unrelated to the Wiki or Anno 1800