Difference between revisions of "Building a Places Page"
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Step 2: Copy the entire text of this page - some of it doesn't show up when you first view the page!<BR> | Step 2: Copy the entire text of this page - some of it doesn't show up when you first view the page!<BR> | ||
Step 3: Paste the entire text of this page into a blank word processing document, or Notepad file.<BR> | Step 3: Paste the entire text of this page into a blank word processing document, or Notepad file.<BR> | ||
Step 4: Edit out these instructions, and remove the < nowiki > < /Nowiki > elements.<BR> | Step 4: Edit out these instructions, and remove the < nowiki > and <BR> < /Nowiki >elements.<BR> | ||
Step 5: Fill in the various fields.<BR> | Step 5: Fill in the various fields.<BR> | ||
Step 6: If you are going to upload a map, do so using the 'Upload File' selection in the Toolbox. Copy the file name, and insert it into the appropriate spot in the template.<BR> | Step 6: If you are going to upload a map, do so using the 'Upload File' selection in the Toolbox. Copy the file name, and insert it into the appropriate spot in the template.<BR> | ||
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Step 8: Save the edit to the places page. The page you wish to create should now show as a link. Click on it.<BR> | Step 8: Save the edit to the places page. The page you wish to create should now show as a link. Click on it.<BR> | ||
Step 9: Paste in the info you've created using this template. Save your edit. You're done!<BR><BR> | Step 9: Paste in the info you've created using this template. Save your edit. You're done!<BR><BR> | ||
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<nowiki> | <nowiki> | ||
{{Info area | {{Info area | ||
|name = Area name. If not specified, uses page name | |name = Area name. If not specified, uses page name | ||
|type = Type of area: racial city, connection, standard | |type = Type of area: racial city, connection, standard | ||
|for_race = For racial cities - which race is the city for? | |for_race = For racial cities - which race is the city for? | ||
|author = Separate multiple authors with <br /> | |author = Separate multiple authors with <br /> | ||
|install_date = Installation date | |install_date = Installation date | ||
|removal_date = Date area was removed | |removal_date = Date area was removed | ||
|location = Northern Continent, Southern Continent, Outland Frontier, etc. | |location = Northern Continent, Southern Continent, Outland Frontier, etc. | ||
}} | }} | ||
</nowiki> | </nowiki> | ||
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== Maps == | == Maps == | ||
IF you have uploaded a map or are referencing an already uploaded map:<BR> | IF you have uploaded a map or are referencing an already uploaded map:<BR> | ||
[[File:(include map image name here)|200px|thumb|left|(include zone name here and author of the map)]] | <nowiki>[[File:(include map image name here)|200px|thumb|left|(include zone name here and author of the map)]]</nowiki> | ||
'''Don't forget to include Categories.''' Applicable categories include: Places / EXP Zones / Connector / Racial Cities / Northern Continent / Southern Continent / Oceans/Islands / Special Aareas. A Category looks like this: <nowiki>{{Category:Places}}</nowiki> (remove the nowiki tags before using). For a full list of applicable Area categories, please visit [[Categories]]. | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:27, 14 January 2012
If you would like to create a Places Page, please use this page as a guide for formatting.
Step 1: Click on the EDIT tab above.
Step 2: Copy the entire text of this page - some of it doesn't show up when you first view the page!
Step 3: Paste the entire text of this page into a blank word processing document, or Notepad file.
Step 4: Edit out these instructions, and remove the < nowiki > and
< /Nowiki >elements.
Step 5: Fill in the various fields.
Step 6: If you are going to upload a map, do so using the 'Upload File' selection in the Toolbox. Copy the file name, and insert it into the appropriate spot in the template.
Step 7: Go to the Places page, and Edit the page. Add the name of the area in the appropriate area, and use the double brackets on either side to make a page link: [[PlacesName]]
Step 8: Save the edit to the places page. The page you wish to create should now show as a link. Click on it.
Step 9: Paste in the info you've created using this template. Save your edit. You're done!
{{Info area
|name = Area name. If not specified, uses page name
|type = Type of area: racial city, connection, standard
|for_race = For racial cities - which race is the city for?
|author = Separate multiple authors with <br />
|install_date = Installation date
|removal_date = Date area was removed
|location = Northern Continent, Southern Continent, Outland Frontier, etc.
}}
Area Lore/Back Story
General Information/Trivia
Player Provided Information
Maps
IF you have uploaded a map or are referencing an already uploaded map:
[[File:(include map image name here)|200px|thumb|left|(include zone name here and author of the map)]]
Don't forget to include Categories. Applicable categories include: Places / EXP Zones / Connector / Racial Cities / Northern Continent / Southern Continent / Oceans/Islands / Special Aareas. A Category looks like this: {{Category:Places}} (remove the nowiki tags before using). For a full list of applicable Area categories, please visit Categories.