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[[File: | ==Guide to the Memory118 Database== | ||
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Welcome to | '''Welcome to Memory118!''' These articles are intended to fill in the details of our universe. Below is a guide to help identify what belongs in this section of the wiki and what does not. It will also provide guidelines to help us build a complete (but organized) encyclopedia. Every time you add an article, you’re letting the fleet know about a detail of our universe. Your shipmates – and future simmers – will be glad you took the time to add a page! | ||
===What belongs here=== | ===What belongs here=== | ||
When considering whether or not something should be added to | When considering whether or not something should be added to Memory 118, consider creating an article if your subject meets the guidelines below: | ||
*New people, places, or | *New people, places, things or ideas created exclusively within and for the Starbase 118 simming community | ||
*Information about an existing (canon Star Trek or real world) topic that has been expanded upon for our community. | *Information about an existing ("canon" ''Star Trek'' or real world) topic that has been expanded upon for our community. | ||
*Details of the world that others might want to reference or use in their sims. | *Details of the world that others might want to reference or use in their sims. | ||
===What does not belong here=== | ===What does not belong here=== | ||
Certain subjects are not covered by | Certain subjects are not covered by Memory118. Please refrain from adding these items here: | ||
*Primary, Secondary, or Non-Player | *'''Primary, Secondary, or Non-Player Character Bios''' | ||
*Articles primarily concerned with a real world topic | *Articles primarily concerned with a '''real world topic''' | ||
*Articles on canon Star Trek topics | *Articles focusing only on canon Star Trek topics that don't expand on what was seen onscreen. | ||
*Articles about non-canon Star Trek topics that were developed outside of the Starbase 118 simming community | *Articles about non-canon Star Trek topics that were developed outside of the Starbase 118 simming community | ||
==Creating New Articles== | ==Creating New Articles== | ||
Any article can be quickly created using a template. '''[[:Category: | Any article can be quickly created using a template. '''[[:Category:Memory118 Templates|Several templates are available for use.]]''' | ||
To create an article using a template, simply follow the steps below. | To create an article using a template, simply follow the steps below. | ||
#Create a new page by typing the article title into the search box and pressing 'Go'. Please remember to use an [[Naming pages properly|appropriate]] title! | #Create a new page by typing the article title into the search box and pressing 'Go'. Please remember to use an [[Naming pages properly|appropriate]] title! | ||
#Copy in a line of code: '''<nowiki>{{subst: | #Copy in a line of code: '''<nowiki>{{subst:Memory 118 Template}}</nowiki>''' where “Memory 118 Template” is replaced with the title of the template you wish to use. Memory 118 includes a list of available [[:Category:Memory 118 Templates|templates]]. | ||
#Save the page. | #Save the page. | ||
#The page should now show up with all the information you’ll want to fill in about your article topic. The page will already be formatted for you. | #The page should now show up with all the information you’ll want to fill in about your article topic. The page will already be formatted for you. | ||
#Add appropriate categories at the bottom. (Note: The [[Category: | #Add appropriate categories at the bottom. (Note: The [[Category:Memory 118]] category will be added for you. Depending on the template used, others may be as well.) | ||
By following these steps, you can create articles that highlight the depth of the Starbase 118 universe. | By following these steps, you can create articles that highlight the depth of the Starbase 118 universe. | ||
==Categorization and Adding Articles to the Index== | ==Categorization and Adding Articles to the Index== | ||
When creating an article, be sure to categorize it within | When creating an article, be sure to categorize it within [[:Category:Memory 118]]. '''This ensures the article is added to the Memory 118 Index.''' Templates generally already include this category. | ||
*Add other categories as appropriate for your article. For instance, an article on [[Uttaberry juice]] should include the category “beverages” as well. | *Add other categories as appropriate for your article. For instance, an article on [[Uttaberry juice]] should include the category “beverages” as well. | ||
*You can also add an existing article to | *You can also add an existing article to Memory 118 by adding <nowiki>{{NC}}</nowiki> to the page. This adds the [[Template:NC|Memory 118 badge]] to the top right of the article as well as [[Category:Memory 118]]. | ||
===Sorting=== | ===Sorting=== | ||
Articles are automatically alphabetized by first letter of the article name. An article may be placed under a different letter within the | Articles are automatically alphabetized by first letter of the article name. An article may be placed under a different letter within the Memory 118 category by specifying the letter wanted. Example: To place [[The One Kingdom]] under the letter O rather than T, make sure at the bottom the page includes <nowiki>[[Category:Memory 118|O]]</nowiki>. | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Memory 118|*]] |