Wurmpedia:About - Revision history

Oluffus at 18:08, 3 September 2024

2024-09-03T18:08:32Z

Oluffus: /* Manager */

2024-09-03T18:06:57Z

Manager

Oluffus: /* Statistics */

2024-09-03T18:06:00Z

Statistics

NeeNee: /* Governance */ Small fix to wording

2023-01-09T21:22:37Z

Governance: Small fix to wording

NeeNee: /* Content */

2021-02-24T00:29:01Z

Content

NeeNee: /* Statistics */

2021-02-24T00:26:24Z

Statistics

NeeNee: Updated editor info, remove in game help info

2021-02-24T00:25:33Z

Updated editor info, remove in game help info

Seedlings: /* Editor */ not enough '

2017-07-13T18:44:32Z

Editor: not enough '

Seedlings: /* Editor */ prettier

2017-07-13T18:44:15Z

Editor: prettier

Seedlings: Updates

2017-07-13T18:09:39Z

Updates

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 [[Image:WurmLogoLarge.png|center|400px|link=http://www.wurmonline.com]]<br>
-The Wurmpedia has and always will be the player-made handbook for <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.wurmonline.com/ '''Wurm Online''']</span>. The original concept of the Wurmpedia was to allow the founding players and staff to share their findings in this wonderful '''sandbox of discovery''' and that is how we intend to keep it. With your help we can continue the legacy of the Wurmpedia, which is celebrating it's 10th anniversary in 2015! Read on to find out more about the Wurmpedia and how you can contribute.
+The Wurmpedia has and always will be the player-made handbook for <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.wurmonline.com/ '''Wurm Online''']</span>. The original concept of the Wurmpedia was to allow the founding players and staff to share their findings in this wonderful '''sandbox of discovery''' and that is how we intend to keep it. With your help we can continue the legacy of the Wurmpedia, which was first launched in 2005. Read on to find out more about the Wurmpedia and how you can contribute.
 == Statistics ==

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	=== Manager ===		=== Manager ===
−	The [[Wurmpedia:Manager\|Wurmpedia Manager]] oversees the governance, security, projects and overall content of the Wurmpedia. They are staff roles and report into the ~~Assistant~~ Head Game ~~Masters~~.	+	The [[Wurmpedia:Manager\|Wurmpedia Manager]] oversees the governance, security, projects and overall content of the Wurmpedia. They are staff roles and report into the Head Game Master.

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 == Statistics ==
-The [[backstory|first page]] was created 15 years ago and since then we have had '''{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}''' articles created and '''{{NUMBEROFEDITS}}''' edits by '''{{NUMBEROFUSERS}}''' users. The Wurmpedia is growing daily and so is the faith in the information contained, all because of you, the player, and the drive for knowledge.
+The [[backstory|first page]] was created in 2005 and since then we have had '''{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}''' articles created and '''{{NUMBEROFEDITS}}''' edits by '''{{NUMBEROFUSERS}}''' users. The Wurmpedia is growing daily and so is the faith in the information contained, all because of you, the player, and the drive for knowledge.
 == Governance ==

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 Anything discovered by players may be added to the main pages providing the information is '''relevant''' and '''accurate'''. In the past player guides and recommendations have been permitted but over time these informative pieces of information have moved over to the [http://forum.wurmonline.com/index.php?/forum/86-game-guides/ official forums] where other players may provide additional insight and their experiences. Any ideas you have to add to the Wurmpedia are welcome!
-Any information added to the Wurmpedia should ideally be validated by another player and only reflect the current state of the game using the standard or Steam client on any of the live servers. Changes made in the unstable client or on the test server may be reverted, changed, or removed at any time. Any new information from those areas should first be discussed on the forums before being added to the Wurmpedia once implemented on the live client or servers. Information from code diving on Wurm Unlimited is not considered official as Wurm Online has continued to grow and change past Wurm Online. Please verify any WU on live WO servers info before adding it.
+Any information added to the Wurmpedia should ideally be validated by another player and only reflect the current state of the game using the standard or Steam client on any of the live servers. Changes made in the unstable client or on the test server may be reverted, changed, or removed at any time. Any new information from those areas should first be discussed on the forums before being added to the Wurmpedia once implemented on the live client or servers. Information from code diving on Wurm Unlimited is not considered official as Wurm Online has continued to grow and change past Wurm Unlimited. Please verify any WU on live WO servers info before adding it.
 === Player ===

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 === Content ===
 {{main|Wurmpedia:Community portal}}
-There is little limit to what may be added to the Wurmpedia; anything discovered by players may be added to the main pages providing the information is '''relevant''' and '''accurate'''. In the past player guides and recommendations have been permitted but over time these informative pieces of information have moved over to the [http://forum.wurmonline.com/index.php?/forum/86-game-guides/ official forums] where other players may provide additional insight and their experiences.
+Anything discovered by players may be added to the main pages providing the information is '''relevant''' and '''accurate'''. In the past player guides and recommendations have been permitted but over time these informative pieces of information have moved over to the [http://forum.wurmonline.com/index.php?/forum/86-game-guides/ official forums] where other players may provide additional insight and their experiences. Any ideas you have to add to the Wurmpedia are welcome!
 === Player ===
 {{main|Wurmpedia:Players}}

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 ''Guides pages are maintained by the author, and should not be edited by non-staff members without permission from the author.''
 == Access ==
 === Editor ===
-Players who would like to contribute to the '''Main''', '''Historical''', or '''Guides''' namespace articles may additionally apply to become an [[Wurmpedia:editor|editor]]. Anyone may become an editor providing they have '''at least 30 days of play time''' and have a good standing in-game and on the forums.
+Applying for an editor account is the first step to getting involved in the Wurmpedia. Simply register by clicking 'Log in' in the upper right corner of the Wurmpedia and then 'Join Wurmpedia' on the next screen. Anyone who shows a strong interest in the Wurmpedia and keeping its content fresh and accurate may ask to become an assistant, having more responsibility and freedom in bringing the players top-quality information.
 === Assistant ===
-[[Wurmpedia:Assistant|Assistants]] will be supporting the Wurmpedia Managers with the day-to-day maintenance and projects surrounding the Wurmpedia. Editors may apply for a Wurmpedia Assistant position after one month of editing, and are hired to the volunteer team based on account standing, contributions, and passion. Assistants gain the ability to move pages and upload images, and are relied upon for more major tasks. They report in to the Wurmpedia Managers.
+[[Wurmpedia:Assistant|Assistants]] support the Wurmpedia Managers with the day-to-day maintenance and projects surrounding the Wurmpedia. Editors may apply for a Wurmpedia Assistant position after one month of editing, and are hired to the volunteer team based on account standing, contributions, and passion. Assistants gain the ability to move pages and upload images, and are relied upon for more major tasks. They report in to the Wurmpedia Managers.
 === Manager ===
 The [[Wurmpedia:Manager|Wurmpedia Manager]] oversees the governance, security, projects and overall content of the Wurmpedia. They are staff roles and report into the Assistant Head Game Masters.

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 === Editor ===
-Players who would like to contribute to the main, historical, or guides namespace articles may additionally apply to become an [[Wurmpedia:editor|editor]]. Anyone may become an editor providing they have '''at least 30 days of play time''' and have a good standing in-game and on the forums.
+Players who would like to contribute to the ''Main'', ''Historical'', or ''Guides'' namespace articles may additionally apply to become an [[Wurmpedia:editor|editor]]. Anyone may become an editor providing they have '''at least 30 days of play time''' and have a good standing in-game and on the forums.
 === Assistant ===

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 ''Under no circumstances should non-staff members edit another User page. Doing so could be considered vandalism.''
 === Settlement ===
 {{main|Wurmpedia:Settlement}}
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 ''Any editing on a settlement page (or on a redirected page) without consent from the mayor will be considered vandalism.''
 === In-game help ===
 {{main|Wurmpedia:Ingame help}}
 There are pages linked directly to the context menus within the client and these should be edited with caution. No mark-up should be used as it is not parsed, and content should be kept very minimal and to the point so not to require a user to scroll too much or have to wade through code mixed in with the text. These are not in the main namespace and will be prefixed with a term such as '''Wound:''' or '''Item:''', be aware before saving.
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 === Users ===
-Anyone may request a [[Wurmpedia:Users|user]] account which will grant access to edit pages in the '''Player''', '''User''' and '''Settlement''' namespaces. This is the default account level and has no pre-requisites.
+Anyone may request a [[Wurmpedia:Users|user]] account which will grant access to edit pages in the '''Player''', '''User''', '''Settlement''' and '''Lore''' namespaces. This is the default account level and has no pre-requisites.
 === Editor ===
-Players who would like to contribute to the main and in-game help namespace articles may additionally apply to become an [[Wurmpedia:editor|editor]]. Anyone may become an editor providing they have '''at least 30 days of play time''' and have a good standing in-game and on the forums. Editors are not considered volunteer staff, although of course editing the Wurmpedia is completely voluntary!
+Players who would like to contribute to the main, historical, or guides namespace articles may additionally apply to become an [[Wurmpedia:editor|editor]]. Anyone may become an editor providing they have '''at least 30 days of play time''' and have a good standing in-game and on the forums.
 === Assistant ===
-[[Wurmpedia:Assistant|Assistants]] will be supporting the Wurmpedia Managers with the day-to-day maintenance and projects surrounding the Wurmpedia. Assistants will be selected from the pool of editors based on their contributions to the Wurmpedia and their standing in-game and on the forums. Assistants gain the ability to move pages and upload images. They report in to the Wurmpedia Managers.
+[[Wurmpedia:Assistant|Assistants]] will be supporting the Wurmpedia Managers with the day-to-day maintenance and projects surrounding the Wurmpedia. Editors may apply for a Wurmpedia Assistant position after one month of editing, and are hired to the volunteer team based on account standing, contributions, and passion. Assistants gain the ability to move pages and upload images, and are relied upon for more major tasks. They report in to the Wurmpedia Managers.
 === Manager ===
 The [[Wurmpedia:Manager|Wurmpedia Manager]] oversees the governance, security, projects and overall content of the Wurmpedia. They are staff roles and report into the Assistant Head Game Masters.