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 > < /Nowiki > and <BR> 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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<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>

Revision as of 11:07, 17 February 2011

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 > < /Nowiki > and
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)]]