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If you are familiar with Wiki editing basics, check out the [[Project:To-do list|To-do list]] to see what items need working on!
If you are familiar with Wiki editing basics, check out the [[Project:To-do list|To-do list]] to see what items need working on!


==General==
==MediaWiki==
 
===MediaWiki===
The Wiki uses MediaWiki as its base. Check out the [[mw:Help:Contents|MediaWiki Help pages]] for documentation on basic formatting, writing guidelines, to more complex templating.
The Wiki uses MediaWiki as its base. Check out the [[mw:Help:Contents|MediaWiki Help pages]] for documentation on basic formatting, writing guidelines, to more complex templating.


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* [[mw:Help:Managing files|Managing files]]
* [[mw:Help:Managing files|Managing files]]


===Images===
==Images==
Images can be uploaded through [[Special:Upload]] or using the MsUpload extension, which allows you to drag and drop images to upload from the source editor.
Images can be uploaded through [[Special:Upload]] or using the MsUpload extension, which allows you to drag and drop images to upload from the source editor.


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===Boilerplates===
==Boilerplates==
Boilerplates are pages that can be reused repeatedly and also help with maintaining the same standard format across various pages with the same type of content (e.g. Character pages, organization pages, etc.).
Boilerplates are pages that can be reused repeatedly and also help with maintaining the same standard format across various pages with the same type of content (e.g. Character pages, organization pages, etc.).


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A list of boilerplates can be found at [[MediaWiki:Multiboilerplate]].
A list of boilerplates can be found at [[MediaWiki:Multiboilerplate]].


===Templates===
==Templates==
The Wiki relies heavily on using templates for formatting and storing of Cargo data. While templates are powerful, they often aren't as editor-friendly due to often times being incompatible with Visual Editor. Therefore, '''it is highly recommended to use and get comfortable with editing the Wiki through source editor over Visual Editor.'''
The Wiki relies heavily on using templates for formatting and storing of Cargo data. While templates are powerful, they often aren't as editor-friendly due to often times being incompatible with Visual Editor. Therefore, '''it is highly recommended to use and get comfortable with editing the Wiki through source editor over Visual Editor.'''


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A list of templates on the Wiki can be found at [[:Category:Templates]].
A list of templates on the Wiki can be found at [[:Category:Templates]].


===Cargo===
==Cargo==
Cargo is a powerful MediaWiki extension that allows storing of data, which can then be queried from across the Wiki. It is used to automate creation of tables, lists, and other templates to reduce the amount of manual maintenance edits.
Cargo is a powerful MediaWiki extension that allows storing of data, which can then be queried from across the Wiki. It is used to automate creation of tables, lists, and other templates to reduce the amount of manual maintenance edits.


For more information on Cargo, read the [[mw:Extension:Cargo|Cargo documentation pages]].
For more information on Cargo, read the [[mw:Extension:Cargo|Cargo documentation pages]].


====Cargo Example====
===Cargo Example===
[[:Template:Organization member]] stores member of an organization into a Cargo table. When used on an organization page, it'll then store information about that organization, the member's name, and the member's role.  
[[:Template:Organization member]] stores member of an organization into a Cargo table. When used on an organization page, it'll then store information about that organization, the member's name, and the member's role.  


On [[National Central University]], for example, Luke Pearce is listed as a Graduate (Bioengineering) using [[:Template:Organization member]].
On [[National Capital University]], for example, Luke Pearce is listed as a Graduate (Bioengineering) using [[:Template:Organization member]].
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Additionally, if Luke is added to another organization, this list will '''automatically update''' so that we only need to edit the organization page vs. both the organization and character page.
Additionally, if Luke is added to another organization, this list will '''automatically update''' so that we only need to edit the organization page vs. both the organization and character page.


==Specific How-Tos==
* Note that most of these require the use of templates. While Visual Editor can sometimes work for editing templates, that is not always the case. '''It is highly recommended to use source editor to do these tasks.'''
===Adding a new Card===
When creating the new page, select the "Card Page Template" boilerplate, remove the <code><nowiki></nowiki></code> tags, and fill out the template.
If you're unsure about how to fill out the parameters, look at the documentation for [[Template:Card info]] and check the "Parameters" section.
===Adding a new Skill===
Skills are grouped based on their General skill name (e.g. Sharp Debater II and Sharp Debater III will both be on the [[Sharp Debater]] page.), so before creating a new page, check if there's a general skill page that already exists.
* If a general page doesn't exist, select the "Skill Page Template" and remove the <code><nowiki></nowiki></code> tags. There will be two templates. Do not edit the outer template, instead, fill in the "Skill info" template that comes after `|variations=`.
* If a general page already exists, copy the blank template found on [[Template:Skill info]] and fill it in. The page also details how to fill out the parameters.
===Adding a new Item===
Items are grouped based on their General item name (e.g. Logic Chip I and Logic Chip II will both be on [[Logic Chip]]), so before creating a new page, check if there's a general item page that already exists.
* If a general page doesn't exist, select the "Item Page Template" and remove the <code><nowiki></nowiki></code> tags. There will be two templates. Do not edit the outer template, instead, fill in the "Item" template that comes after `|items=`.
* If a general page already exists, copy the blank template found on [[Template:Item]] and fill it in. The page also details how to fill out the parameters.
===Adding a new Invitation===
When creating the new page, select the "Invitation Page Template" boilerplate, remove the <code><nowiki></nowiki></code> tags, and fill out the template.
If you're unsure about how to fill out the parameters, look at the documentation for [[Template:Invitation]] and check the "Parameters" section.
===Adding a new Badge===
Go to the [[Badges]] page. Copy the template from [[Template:Badge]], add it to the page, and fill it in. The template has descriptions for how to fill out each parameter.
===Adding a new Shadows of Themis===
Go to [[Shadows of Themis/Archive/{{#time:Y}}]]. Copy the blank template from [[Template:Shadow of Themis]] and fill it out. If you're unsure about how to fill out the parameters, look at the documentation on the page and check the "Parameters" section.
===Adding scripts/dialogue===
'''Note that miHoYo has asked us to not add exact scripts of Main Story/Card Story/Character Story and any other potential content with spoilers. However, short summaries of these are fine. Text Messages/Phone Calls/Private Messages are also fine to add exact scripts of.'''
The Wiki has [[Template:Script]], [[Template:Script line]] and [[Template:Script choice]] that we use to maintain script/dialogue formatting across the Wiki. Template:Script has the documentation on how to use the script template.
It has features such as:
* Dialogue box styling (can be disabled if desired)
When using [[Template:Script line]]
* Automatic styling (bolding speakers, proper colon positioning, color highlighting the male leads' names, etc.)
* Automatic character linking after specifying it in the template.
When using [[Template:Script choice]]
* Automatic formatting of script choices.


[[Category:Project pages]]
[[Category:Project pages]]
Please note that all contributions to Tears of Themis Wiki are considered to be released under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (see Tears of Themis Wiki:Copyrights for details). If you do not want your writing to be edited mercilessly and redistributed at will, then do not submit it here.
You are also promising us that you wrote this yourself, or copied it from a public domain or similar free resource. Do not submit copyrighted work without permission!

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