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>Craig.Davison: ow

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	==Game Updates==		==Game Updates==

	When a new game update is available, there's a list of tasks that need to be completed on the wiki in order to keep it up to date. These are summarised [User:Abcboy#Update_procedures\|here]. updated on the wiki. Most of these tasks will usually need to be completed by an administrator.		When a new game update is available, there's a list of tasks that need to be completed on the wiki in order to keep it up to date. These are summarised [[User:Abcboy#Update_procedures\|here]]. updated on the wiki. Most of these tasks will usually need to be completed by an administrator.

	==Using the Wiki Software==		==Using the Wiki Software==
	Additional information on wikicode can be found on [[Help:Editing]]. Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.		Additional information on wikicode can be found on [[Help:Editing]]. Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.

>Craig.Davison: /* Game Updates */

2018-04-03T12:14:19Z

Game Updates

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	==Game Updates==		==Game Updates==
	When ~~there's~~ a new game update, there's a list of ~~things~~ that need to be updated on the wiki. ~~This~~ will usually need to be completed by an administrator.
	* Update [[Main Page]]		When a new game update is available, there's a list of tasks that need to be completed on the wiki in order to keep it up to date. These are summarised [User:Abcboy#Update_procedures\|here]. updated on the wiki. Most of these tasks will usually need to be completed by an administrator.
	** 'Welcome' box
	** 'Play the Game' box
	** [[Main Page/UpdatesiOS]]
	** [[Main Page/UpdatesAndroid]]
	* Update [[The Blockheads Wiki:Current events\|Current events]]
	* Update [[Game Update]]
	** 'Days until next update' table
	** Link to update page template in reverse-chronological order
	* Create page at '''Game updates/YYYYMMDD''' and add to 'Updates' category
	** Android-exclusive updates should be marked with a lowercase "a" after the date.

	==Using the Wiki Software==		==Using the Wiki Software==
	Additional information on wikicode can be found on [[Help:Editing]]. Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.		Additional information on wikicode can be found on [[Help:Editing]]. Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.

>Craig.Davison at 09:58, 30 March 2018

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	* Create page at '''Game updates/YYYYMMDD''' and add to 'Updates' category		* Create page at '''Game updates/YYYYMMDD''' and add to 'Updates' category
	** Android-exclusive updates should be marked with a lowercase "a" after the date.		** Android-exclusive updates should be marked with a lowercase "a" after the date.


	==Using the Wiki Software==		==Using the Wiki Software==
	Additional information on wikicode can be found on [[Help:Editing]]. Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.		Additional information on wikicode can be found on [[Help:Editing]]. Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.

>Craig.Davison: create admin information for new releases

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 * Upload the image to an external site.
 * '''Currently, external images are disabled. Please link to them instead.'''
 ==Using the Wiki Software==
 Additional information on wikicode can be found on [[Help:Editing]]. Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.

>Craig.Davison at 09:46, 30 March 2018

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	; If it's an image to be used on your user page		; If it's an image to be used on your user page
	* Upload the image to an external site~~. [http://mediacru.sh MediaCrush] is recommended~~.		* Upload the image to an external site.
	* '''Currently, external images are disabled. Please link to them instead.'''		* '''Currently, external images are disabled. Please link to them instead.'''

	==Using the Wiki Software==		==Using the Wiki Software==
	Additional information on wikicode can be found on [[Help:Editing]]. Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.		Additional information on wikicode can be found on [[Help:Editing]]. Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.

>McClaw at 15:02, 21 July 2014

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>Abcboy: /* Using the Wiki Software */

2014-07-21T11:51:55Z

Using the Wiki Software

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	==Using the Wiki Software==		==Using the Wiki Software==
	Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.		Additional information on wikicode can be found on [[Help:Editing]]. Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.

>Abcboy: /* Using Images */

2014-07-20T15:15:04Z

Using Images

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	==Using Images==		==Using Images==
			Additional information can be found [[The Blockheads Wiki:Image guidelines\|here]].
	===Taking Screenshots===		===Taking Screenshots===
	====On iOS====		====On iOS====

>Abcboy at 15:10, 20 July 2014

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	# Numbers should be written out if lower than eleven (one, three, five, ten, etc.) but written using numerals otherwise (100, 200, etc.). Do not put both the word and the numeral. (e.g. Incorrect- "one (1) copper coin", "fifty (50) sticks". Correct- "one copper coin", "50 sticks").		# Numbers should be written out if lower than eleven (one, three, five, ten, etc.) but written using numerals otherwise (100, 200, etc.). Do not put both the word and the numeral. (e.g. Incorrect- "one (1) copper coin", "fifty (50) sticks". Correct- "one copper coin", "50 sticks").
	# Use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quotation_mark#Punctuation logical quotation marks]. (e.g. Incorrect- the tin foil hat prevents "mind control." Correct- the tin foil hat prevents "mind control".)		# Use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quotation_mark#Punctuation logical quotation marks]. (e.g. Incorrect- the tin foil hat prevents "mind control." Correct- the tin foil hat prevents "mind control".)

	~~==Using the Wiki Software==~~
	~~Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.~~

	==Using Images==		==Using Images==
	===Taking Screenshots===		===Taking Screenshots===
	You can take in-game screenshots in ~~1 of 2~~ ways		====On iOS====
			You can take in-game screenshots in two different ways.
	* Simply take a screen capture on your device (quickly press the ''home'' and ''lock'' buttons at the same time).		* Simply take a screen capture on your device (quickly press the ''home'' and ''lock'' buttons at the same time).
	* Use the [[camera]] ([[Camera#Using\|usage instructions]]) This is recommended as images taken with the camera do not include any user interface buttons, icons, menus, or windows.		* Use the [[camera]] ([[Camera#Using\|usage instructions]]) This is recommended as images taken with the camera do not include any user interface buttons, icons, menus, or windows.
	===Editing Images===
	Firstly you need to ensure that you have transferred your images from your ~~camera roll~~ to your computer and then continue with these steps.		====On Android====
	* Make sure you are using some software which is suitable. Photoshop, paint.net or [http://pixlr.com/editor Pixlr]		Methods of capturing the entire screen will vary by device. However, the camera item will still function.

			=== Editing Images ===
			Firstly you need to ensure that you have transferred your images from your device to your computer and then continue with these steps.
			* Make sure you are using some software which is suitable, such as Photoshop, paint.net or [http://pixlr.com/editor Pixlr]
	* Open the image and make sure it is on a suitable canvas size if required		* Open the image and make sure it is on a suitable canvas size if required
	* Edit the image - usually cropping is the only thing needed		* Edit the image - usually cropping is the only thing needed
	* Export as a high quality .png		* Export as a high quality .png file

	===Uploading Images===		===Uploading Images===
	; If it's an image ~~''everyone''~~ on ~~the wiki will benefit from.~~		; If it's an image to be used on an article
	* Go to the [[Special:Upload\|upload page]] and choose the image (10MB Max)		* Go to the [[Special:Upload\|upload page]] and choose the image (10MB Max)
	* Choose a suitable file name. For example "~~Blockhead_on_Donkey~~.png" and not "~~Screenshot_27405350473750~~.png"		* Choose a suitable file name. For example "Blockhead on Donkey.png" and not "Screenshot 27405350473750.png"
	* ~~Click upload file (~~a short description and ~~some categories might be useful too)~~.		** Some types of images have standardized filenames. Examine previously uploaded images for the precedence already set.
	; If it's an image ~~that probably ''only you'' will benefit from.~~		* Type a short description and categorize the image.
			* Click upload file.

			; If it's an image to be used on your user page
	* Upload the image to an external site. [http://mediacru.sh MediaCrush] is recommended.		* Upload the image to an external site. [http://mediacru.sh MediaCrush] is recommended.
			* '''Currently, external images are disabled. Please link to them instead.'''

			==Using the Wiki Software==
			Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.

>Craig.Davison: Removed spaces in titles

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Removed spaces in titles

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	== Style Guidelines ==		==Style Guidelines==
	# Use start case (capitalization of all words, regardless of the part of speech) for page names (e.g. [[Carrot On A Stick]])		# Use start case (capitalization of all words, regardless of the part of speech) for page names (e.g. [[Carrot On A Stick]])
	# Page titles should use the exact name from the game, but not necessarily the same case (see the first guideline)		# Page titles should use the exact name from the game, but not necessarily the same case (see the first guideline)
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	# The word "blockhead(s)" should only be capitalized if at the beginning of a sentence or when referring to the game. (e.g. A [[blockhead]] can sail across using a [[boat]]. [[The Blockheads]] features [[ocean]]s.)		# The word "blockhead(s)" should only be capitalized if at the beginning of a sentence or when referring to the game. (e.g. A [[blockhead]] can sail across using a [[boat]]. [[The Blockheads]] features [[ocean]]s.)

	== Basic Structure of Articles ==		==Basic Structure of Articles==
	=== Item Articles ===		===Item Articles===
	# New articles should begin with a <nowiki>{{Stub}}</nowiki> tag. It will be removed or replaced by an administrator when the article is complete.		# New articles should begin with a <nowiki>{{Stub}}</nowiki> tag. It will be removed or replaced by an administrator when the article is complete.
	# The second inclusion should be the [[:Template:Item Infobox]]. All applicable parameters should be filled out, and all that don't apply should not be on the page.		# The second inclusion should be the [[:Template:Item Infobox]]. All applicable parameters should be filled out, and all that don't apply should not be on the page.
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	# Finally, don't forget to include all appropriate categories.		# Finally, don't forget to include all appropriate categories.

	=== Other Articles ===		===Other Articles===
	# New articles should begin with a <nowiki>{{Stub}}</nowiki> tag. It will be removed or replaced by an administrator when the article is complete.		# New articles should begin with a <nowiki>{{Stub}}</nowiki> tag. It will be removed or replaced by an administrator when the article is complete.
	# The second inclusion should be an appropriate and filled-out infobox. If no infobox fits, an appropriate image or thumbnail positioned to the right is preferred.		# The second inclusion should be an appropriate and filled-out infobox. If no infobox fits, an appropriate image or thumbnail positioned to the right is preferred.
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	# Finally, don't forget to include all appropriate categories.		# Finally, don't forget to include all appropriate categories.

	== Grammar ==		==Grammar==
	# Nouns within articles should not be preceded with possessive determiners. (e.g. Incorrect- "your Blockhead", "his shoes". Correct- "a Blockhead", "a Blockhead's shoes").		# Nouns within articles should not be preceded with possessive determiners. (e.g. Incorrect- "your Blockhead", "his shoes". Correct- "a Blockhead", "a Blockhead's shoes").
	# Articles should be written using third tense. No second tense pronouns should be used (e.g. Incorrect - You should first build a campfire. Correct - A Blockhead should first build a campfire). It is understood that it is a player who controls the device, game, and initiates a Blockhead's actions. However, it is Blockheads that ultimately perform the action in game. Articles should be written with this in mind.		# Articles should be written using third tense. No second tense pronouns should be used (e.g. Incorrect - You should first build a campfire. Correct - A Blockhead should first build a campfire). It is understood that it is a player who controls the device, game, and initiates a Blockhead's actions. However, it is Blockheads that ultimately perform the action in game. Articles should be written with this in mind.
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	# Use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quotation_mark#Punctuation logical quotation marks]. (e.g. Incorrect- the tin foil hat prevents "mind control." Correct- the tin foil hat prevents "mind control".)		# Use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quotation_mark#Punctuation logical quotation marks]. (e.g. Incorrect- the tin foil hat prevents "mind control." Correct- the tin foil hat prevents "mind control".)

	== Using the Wiki Software ==		==Using the Wiki Software==
	Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.		Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.

	== Using Images ==		==Using Images==
	=== Taking Screenshots ===		===Taking Screenshots===
	You can take in-game screenshots in 1 of 2 ways		You can take in-game screenshots in 1 of 2 ways
	* Simply take a screen capture on your device (quickly press the ''home'' and ''lock'' buttons at the same time).		* Simply take a screen capture on your device (quickly press the ''home'' and ''lock'' buttons at the same time).
	* Use the [[camera]] ([[Camera#Using\|usage instructions]]) This is recommended as images taken with the camera do not include any user interface buttons, icons, menus, or windows.		* Use the [[camera]] ([[Camera#Using\|usage instructions]]) This is recommended as images taken with the camera do not include any user interface buttons, icons, menus, or windows.
	=== Editing Images ===		===Editing Images===
	Firstly you need to ensure that you have transferred your images from your camera roll to your computer and then continue with these steps.		Firstly you need to ensure that you have transferred your images from your camera roll to your computer and then continue with these steps.
	* Make sure you are using some software which is suitable. Photoshop, paint.net or [http://pixlr.com/editor Pixlr]		* Make sure you are using some software which is suitable. Photoshop, paint.net or [http://pixlr.com/editor Pixlr]
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	* Edit the image - usually cropping is the only thing needed		* Edit the image - usually cropping is the only thing needed
	* Export as a high quality .png		* Export as a high quality .png
	=== Uploading Images ===		===Uploading Images===
	; If it's an image ''everyone'' on the wiki will benefit from.		; If it's an image ''everyone'' on the wiki will benefit from.
	* Go to the [[Special:Upload\|upload page]] and choose the image (10MB Max)		* Go to the [[Special:Upload\|upload page]] and choose the image (10MB Max)

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	==Style Guidelines==		==Style Guidelines==
	# Use start case (capitalization of all words, regardless of the part of speech) for page names (e.g. [[Carrot On A Stick]])		# Use start case (capitalization of all words, regardless of the part of speech) for page and image names (e.g. [[Carrot On A Stick]]).
	# Page titles should use the exact name from the game, but not necessarily the same case (see the first guideline)		# Page titles should use the exact name from the game, but not necessarily the same case (see the first guideline).
	# Page titles should be singular except when the name of a single unit of the item in the game is plural		# Page titles should be singular except when the name of a single unit of the item in the game is plural.
	# Internal links should display grammatically correct case (e.g. the link for the page Carrot ~~on a~~ Stick at the start of a sentence would be: <nowiki>[[Carrot ~~on a~~ Stick\|Carrot on a stick]]</nowiki>)		# Internal links should display grammatically correct case (e.g. the link for the page 'Carrot On A Stick' at the start of a sentence would be: <nowiki>[[Carrot On A Stick\|Carrot on a stick]]</nowiki>).
	# Images should have captions describing the subject of interest for the page		# Images should have captions describing the subject of interest for the page.
	# The word "blockhead(s)" should only be capitalized if at the beginning of a sentence or when referring to the game. (e.g. A [[blockhead]] can sail across using a [[boat]]. [[The Blockheads]] features [[ocean]]s.)		# The word "blockhead(s)" should only be capitalized if at the beginning of a sentence or when referring to the game. (e.g. A [[blockhead]] can sail across using a [[boat]]. [[The Blockheads]] features [[ocean]]s.)

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	# The second inclusion should be the [[:Template:Item Infobox]]. All applicable parameters should be filled out, and all that don't apply should not be on the page.		# The second inclusion should be the [[:Template:Item Infobox]]. All applicable parameters should be filled out, and all that don't apply should not be on the page.
	# The third inclusion is the quote taken from in-game crafting menus, if any.		# The third inclusion is the quote taken from in-game crafting menus, if any.
	# The fourth inclusion is a simple, concise description of what the article is about (the lede).		# The fourth inclusion is a simple, concise description of what the article is about (the lede). Include the article's title in the lede and make sure it is in '''bold'''.
	# The fifth inclusion is an "Appearance" section.		# The fifth inclusion is an "Appearance" section.
	# Next, a "Where Found" section, which includes how an item is crafted or otherwise created.		# Next, a "Where Found" section, which includes how an item is crafted or otherwise created.
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	# New articles should begin with a <nowiki>{{Stub}}</nowiki> tag. It will be removed or replaced by an administrator when the article is complete.		# New articles should begin with a <nowiki>{{Stub}}</nowiki> tag. It will be removed or replaced by an administrator when the article is complete.
	# The second inclusion should be an appropriate and filled-out infobox. If no infobox fits, an appropriate image or thumbnail positioned to the right is preferred.		# The second inclusion should be an appropriate and filled-out infobox. If no infobox fits, an appropriate image or thumbnail positioned to the right is preferred.
	# The third inclusion is a simple, concise description of what the article is about (the lede). Include the article's title in the lede and make ~~rue~~ it is in '''bold'''.		# The third inclusion is a simple, concise description of what the article is about (the lede). Include the article's title in the lede and make sure it is in '''bold'''.
	# The fourth is the information needed about the topic		# The fourth is the information needed about the topic.
	# A Gallery is the final section, should there be any additional images concerning the subject that aren't appropriate elsewhere in the article.		# A Gallery is the final section, should there be any additional images concerning the subject that aren't appropriate elsewhere in the article.
	# Finally, don't forget to include all appropriate categories.		# Finally, don't forget to include all appropriate categories.

	==Grammar==		==Grammar==
	# Nouns within articles should not be preceded with possessive determiners. (e.g. Incorrect- "your ~~Blockhead~~", "his shoes". Correct- "a ~~Blockhead~~", "a ~~Blockhead~~'s shoes").		# Nouns within articles should not be preceded with possessive determiners. (e.g. Incorrect- "your blockhead", "his shoes". Correct- "a blockhead", "a blockhead's shoes").
	# Articles should be written using third tense. No second tense pronouns should be used (e.g. Incorrect - You should first build a campfire. Correct - A ~~Blockhead~~ should first build a campfire). It is understood that it is a player who controls the device, game, and initiates a ~~Blockhead~~'s actions. However, it is ~~Blockheads~~ that ultimately perform the action in game. Articles should be written with this in mind.		# Articles should be written using third tense. No second tense pronouns should be used (e.g. Incorrect - You should first build a campfire. Correct - A blockhead should first build a campfire). It is understood that it is a player who controls the device, game, and initiates a blockhead's actions. However, it is blockheads that ultimately perform the action in game. Articles should be written with this in mind.
	# Numbers should be written out if lower than ~~eleven~~ (one, three, five, ten, etc.) but written using numerals otherwise (100, 200, etc.). Do not put both the word and the numeral. (e.g. Incorrect- "one (1) copper coin", "fifty (50) sticks". Correct- "one copper coin", "50 sticks").		# Numbers should be written out if lower than thirteen (one, three, five, ten, etc.) but written using numerals otherwise (100, 200, etc.). Do not put both the word and the numeral. (e.g. Incorrect- "one (1) copper coin", "fifty (50) sticks". Correct- "one copper coin", "50 sticks").
	# Use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quotation_mark#Punctuation logical quotation marks]. (e.g. Incorrect- the tin foil hat prevents "mind control." Correct- the tin foil hat prevents "mind control".)		# Use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quotation_mark#Punctuation logical quotation marks]. (e.g. Incorrect- the tin foil hat prevents "mind control." Correct- the tin foil hat prevents "mind control".)

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	; If it's an image to be used on an article		; If it's an image to be used on an article
	* Go to the [[Special:Upload\|upload page]] and choose the image (10MB Max)		* Go to the [[Special:Upload\|upload page]] and choose the image (10MB Max)
	* Choose a suitable file name. For example "Blockhead on Donkey.png" and not "Screenshot 27405350473750.png"		* Choose a suitable file name. For example "Blockhead On Donkey.png" and not "Screenshot 27405350473750.png"
	** Some types of images have standardized filenames. Examine previously uploaded images for the precedence already set.		** Some types of images have standardized filenames. Examine previously uploaded images for the precedence already set.
	* Type a short description and categorize the image.		* Type a short description and categorize the image.