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This wiki is entirely built by the community and anyone is able to edit. Editing the Wiki requires an account. If you wish to assist us, please take the time to register to enable editing.


If you want to help with the wiki, join our [https://discord.gg/KNakXTh Discord] and message mrDLSable#8493 for an account.
If you want to discuss anything regarding the wiki, join our {{DiscordLink}} and head to the '''#wiki-discussion''' channel. Or head to the [[Melvor Idle:User Help|User Help]] page and ask away!


== Notice ==
===New to wiki editing?===
We're working on a [[bot|bot]] which will fill out the wiki automatically from the game's code.  It's next version will automatically fill out the [[Template:Item|Item Template]]. So the item and enemy pages don't have to be created by hand.
* '''Be bold!''' If you see something that needs improvement, don't be afraid to edit it. Wikis are built off of changes made by readers like yourself. If you see something you think could be improved, '''improve it!''' Just click the "Edit" button at the top of any page to edit its contents. You can also start editing from a specific subheading (ie. [[Fishing#Fishing Areas]]) by using the "Edit" buttons there.
* '''Get in touch with the community!''' Join the {{DiscordLink}}. You can get help specifically for this wiki in the '''#wiki-discussion''' channel.


== What to do ==
===How do I start?===
If you want to help but don't know what you can do, here are a couple of things you can do:
* You will need to '''[[Special:CreateAccount|create an account]]''' before you're able to edit pages.
* '''Don't be afraid to edit!''' If you make a mistake, you or someone else can easily fix it – so take the initiative and make a change if you think it's useful.
** Tip: ''when editing, you can also use the "Show preview" button to check how the page will look before you save it!''
* '''Create an article!''' If you don't find what you're looking for, remember that the Melvor Wiki is made up of articles contributed by its users, it might just be that no one has written about that topic yet.


* Check [[Special:WantedPages| Wanted Pages]] to see what pages are missing.
===Resources===
* Check [[:Category:Pages with broken file links]] to see what images are missing.
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* Expand [[Special:ShortPages| Short Pages]].
* The [[Melvor Idle:Style Guide|style guide]] that lists the do's and don'ts
* Check pages with old [[:Category:Versions]] and update them.
* The [[Special:RecentChanges|recent changes]] page shows a feed of recent edits to the wiki.
* See a list of larger-scale [[Melvor Idle:Projects|community projects]] to work on.
* An active list of [[Melvor Idle:Tasks|tasks]] to pick and choose from.
* [[Melvor Idle:How to edit|How to edit]] contains information about how this wiki is edited.
* [[mw:Help:Contents|MediaWiki help pages]] contain comprehensive information about wiki formatting.
* '''If you're unsure of anything, feel free to ask for [[Melvor Idle:User_Help|help]]!'''


== Templates ==
===Getting started===
We use a number of templates on the wiki for various purposes. Such as the <nowiki><i>{{Menu}}</i></nowiki> template for the menu at the bottom of the page.
There are several categories for articles needing some type of improvement:
* Pages with information that require a [[:Category:Needs_Source|source]] ({{PAGESINCAT:Needs Source}}) or need [[:Category:Incomplete_Articles|more information]] ({{PAGESINCAT:Incomplete Articles}}) to be added.
* Pages that need a [[:Category:Outdated user content pages|version check and updating]] ({{PAGESINCAT:Outdated user content pages}}), or require [[:Category:Needs Image|one or more images]] ({{PAGESINCAT:Needs Image}}) to be added.
* Pages that need [[:Category:Stubs|expansion]] ({{PAGESINCAT:Stubs}}), [[:Category:Articles that need cleanup|cleanup]] ({{PAGESINCAT:Articles that need cleanup}}), or are a [[:Category:Articles_under_construction|work in progress]] ({{PAGESINCAT:Articles_under_construction}}).
* A full list of article-related maintenance categories can be found on the [[Melvor Idle:Maintenance|Maintenance]] page.


=== Versioning ===
===What to do===
We have created a system of templates to mark which pages are up to date. At the top of every page there should be a template for which version the page is written. For example, if a page is written for version 0.09.2 you would add <nowiki>{{v0.09.2}}</nowiki> to the top of the page. Each page should have a version attached to it. Every version can be found in the [[:Category:Versions|Versions Category]]. One of the main tasks is to make sure that pages are up to date.
If you want to help but don't know what you can do, our [[Melvor Idle:Contributing/To-Do List|To-Do List]] has things you can do.
 
===What not to do===
A lot of content on the Wiki is generated via Lua functions. Please be cautious around this, and see the [[Melvor Idle:Style Guide|style guide]] for more information.




{{Menu}}
{{Menu}}

Latest revision as of 05:13, 6 July 2024

This wiki is entirely built by the community and anyone is able to edit. Editing the Wiki requires an account. If you wish to assist us, please take the time to register to enable editing.

If you want to discuss anything regarding the wiki, join our discord and head to the #wiki-discussion channel. Or head to the User Help page and ask away!

New to wiki editing?

  • Be bold! If you see something that needs improvement, don't be afraid to edit it. Wikis are built off of changes made by readers like yourself. If you see something you think could be improved, improve it! Just click the "Edit" button at the top of any page to edit its contents. You can also start editing from a specific subheading (ie. Fishing#Fishing Areas) by using the "Edit" buttons there.
  • Get in touch with the community! Join the discord. You can get help specifically for this wiki in the #wiki-discussion channel.

How do I start?

  • You will need to create an account before you're able to edit pages.
  • Don't be afraid to edit! If you make a mistake, you or someone else can easily fix it – so take the initiative and make a change if you think it's useful.
    • Tip: when editing, you can also use the "Show preview" button to check how the page will look before you save it!
  • Create an article! If you don't find what you're looking for, remember that the Melvor Wiki is made up of articles contributed by its users, it might just be that no one has written about that topic yet.

Resources

  • The style guide that lists the do's and don'ts
  • The recent changes page shows a feed of recent edits to the wiki.
  • See a list of larger-scale community projects to work on.
  • An active list of tasks to pick and choose from.
  • How to edit contains information about how this wiki is edited.
  • MediaWiki help pages contain comprehensive information about wiki formatting.
  • If you're unsure of anything, feel free to ask for help!

Getting started

There are several categories for articles needing some type of improvement:

What to do

If you want to help but don't know what you can do, our To-Do List has things you can do.

What not to do

A lot of content on the Wiki is generated via Lua functions. Please be cautious around this, and see the style guide for more information.