Creation and Upkeep of a Character Page: Difference between revisions

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Adding detailed instructions for uploading the character portrait to a bio.

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 Stuck? Not sure how to fix or change something? Lots of folks are standing by to help. Try these avenues:
-# '''[http://www.starbase118.net/chat/ Pop into the chat room]:''' Just jump right in and ask if anyone can help you with your wiki character page. Explain the problem, and provide the link to your page.
+# '''[http://www.starbase118.net/chat/ Pop into the chat room]:''' Head to Discord and create a new thread in the #wiki-web-questions forum. Make sure to explain the problem in as much detail as possible, and provide a link to your page if you have one.
 # '''Ask your crewmates for help:''' You can always email your ship's OOC email list and ask for help. Every crew has at least one, and sometimes many more wiki-savvy members who are happy to assist.
-# '''[http://forums.starbase118.net/index.php/forum/539-wiki-helpdesk/ Start a new thread in the wiki helpdesk forum]:''' Don't be shy, just start a new thread with a descriptive title about your problem. Make sure to provide a clear description of the problem in the body of your thread, and a link to the page you're working on.
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 *They are deceased: '''<nowiki>[[Category:Deceased characters‏‎]]</nowiki>'''
 *They are retired: '''<nowiki>[[Category:Retired Characters]]</nowiki>'''
+{{SubHeading|Character Portrait|#FBABAC}}
+You'll also want to add a picture of your character to your profile! Our fantastic Image Collective team can help with this. After you've completed training, [https://forums.starbase118.net/topic/13265-read-this-before-requesting-a-graphic/ read this forum thread] and then start a new thread with your request. In a few days you will have a character portrait you can upload to the wiki.
+When you're ready, head to the [[Special:Upload|wiki's upload page]] and carefully follow the directions on that page. Do not skip steps! Use these settings:
+* '''Destination filename:''' Edit the file name so that it says your character's name after <code>portrait-</code>, like so: "portrait-TristanWolf.png" Make sure you don't accidentally remove the file extension (.png, .jpg, etc.)
+* '''Summary:''' <nowiki>[[Category:Character Images]]</nowiki>
+Then click Upload File. You should find yourself on a page titled something like <code>File:portrait-TristanWolf.png</code>.
+Copy the title and head back to your character page, then click Edit. Look for following code near the top of the page:
+<code>|IMAGE = </code>
+After the equal sign, paste your file name. Remove the <code>File:</code> prefix. Save the page and your character portrait should appear!
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