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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.
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 {{DiscordLink}} and head to the '''#wiki-discussion''' channel. Or head [[Melvor Wiki:User Help|here]] for help.
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!


===New to wiki editing?===
===New to wiki editing?===
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===How do I start?===
===How do I start?===
* You will need to '''[{{fullurl:Special:Userlogin|type=signup}} create an account]''' before you're able to edit pages.
* 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.  
* '''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!''
** Tip: ''when editing, you can also use the "Show preview" button to check how the page will look before you save it!''
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===Resources===
===Resources===
<!--Rules and Style guide... We need some!-->
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* The [[Melvor Wiki:Style Guide|style guide]] that lists the do's and don's
* The [[Melvor Idle:Style Guide|style guide]] that lists the do's and don'ts
* The [[Special:RecentChanges|recent changes]] page shows a feed of recent edits to the wiki.
* The [[Special:RecentChanges|recent changes]] page shows a feed of recent edits to the wiki.
* See a list of larger-scale [[Melvor Wiki:Projects|community projects]] to work on.
* See a list of larger-scale [[Melvor Idle:Projects|community projects]] to work on.
* An active list of [[Melvor Wiki:Tasks|tasks]] to pick and choose from.
* An active list of [[Melvor Idle:Tasks|tasks]] to pick and choose from.
* [[Melvor Wiki:How to edit|How to edit]] contains information about how this wiki is edited.
* [[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.
* [[mw:Help:Contents|MediaWiki help pages]] contain comprehensive information about wiki formatting.
* '''If you're unsure of anything, feel free to ask for [[Melvor_Wiki:User_Help|help]]!'''
* '''If you're unsure of anything, feel free to ask for [[Melvor Idle:User_Help|help]]!'''


===Getting started===
===Getting started===
There are several categories for articles needing some type of improvement:
There are several categories for articles needing some type of improvement:
* Pages with information that require a [[:Category:Needs_Source|source]] or need [[:Category:Incomplete_Articles|more information]] to be added.
* 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]], or require [[:Category:Needs Image|one or more images]] 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]], [[:Category:Articles that need cleanup|cleanup]], or are a [[:Category:Articles_under_construction|work in progress]].
* 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 [[Melvor Wiki:Maintenance|on this page]].
* A full list of article-related maintenance categories can be found on the [[Melvor Idle:Maintenance|Maintenance]] page.


===What to do===
===What to do===
{{Main|Reference=Contributing/To-Do List}}
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.
If you want to help but don't know what you can do, here are a couple of things you can do:
{{:Contributing/To-Do List}}


===What not to do===
===What not to do===
A lot of the content on the Wiki is also generated via Lua functions. Please be cautious around this. If you notice a page generated by Lua, contact one of the Wiki Admins before editing the page.
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.
 
If you wish to add information on pages with generated content, please edit the text above the placement of the template. For example, {{ItemIcon|Crown of Rhaelyx}}.




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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.