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Resources is a page to help users find articles (articles meaning blog posts, threads, etc.) containing information on how to do certain things on the wiki. When it contains a larger amount of resources, it will hopefully be placed on the navigation bar.
Resources is a page to help users find articles, blog posts, and Discussions threads containing information on how to do certain things on the wiki, as well as other sites and servers associated with the wiki.


'''What's the purpose of this help page?''' Resources allows ''you'' to be able to find things for yourself, faster. Instead of having to ask around, or sift through tons of articles, we are trying to get the factual ones all in one place for easier access.
If you would like to add a resource to this page, please contact {{U|Lumin the Whisperer}}.


'''How can you help Resources?''' Collecting the articles and then'' ''getting consent to use them will be a long procedure. If you own an article you think would fit in Resources, or even know of one, please contact [[Message Wall:Randomchance13|u]][[Message Wall:Platypus the SeaWing|s]] on either of our message walls ([[Message Wall:Platypus the SeaWing]] or [[Message Wall:Randomchance13]]). 
== Rules and Guides ==
*[[Help:Rules|Rules]]- A list of this wiki's rules. Please familiarize yourself with them before using the wiki.
*[[Help:Editing Guide|Editing Guide]]- A guide on how to edit the wiki's articles.
*[[Help:Category Guide|Category Guide]]- A guide on how to categorize the wiki's articles.
*[[Help:Powerusers|Powerusers]]- A list of all currently active wiki staff.
*[[Help:Promotions|Promotions]]- A guide on how to apply to become a poweruser.


Currently, this is a '''work in progress''', and will be for a long time. You are still able to use any article that appears here
== Important Information ==
*[https://wingsoffire.fandom.com/f/p/3412825221366261247 Newsletter Information]- Information on the wiki's bimonthly newsletter.
*[https://wingsoffire.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000004833 Ad Thread]- The only place advertising is allowed on the wiki.
*[[Help:Wiki References|Wiki References]]- A database of all the character references that were recolored from Joy Ang's tribe lineart displayed on the Wiki's pages.


An example list of things that can be used as resources:
== Associated Sites and Servers ==
*[insert examples here]
*[https://wingsoffirefanon.fandom.com/wiki/Wings_of_Fire_Fanon_Wiki Wings of Fire Fanon Wiki]- One of our sister wikis, where making articles for fan-created content is allowed. Please make sure to familiarize yourself with their rules as well, as they differ from this wiki's rules.
*[https://wings-of-fire-experimental.fandom.com/wiki/Wings_of_Fire_Experimental_Wiki Wings of Fire Experimental Wiki]- One of our sister wikis, for testing code and previewing new wiki themes.
*[https://discord.com/invite/2B7Kcyj2 Wings of Fire Wiki Discord]- The wiki's associated Discord server, for casual chatting.
*[https://discord.gg/Pk3UNq2888 Ref Republic]- The Discord server where refmaking is discussed.
*[https://discord.gg/kB9UK5aeQr Wiki Workshop]- The Discord server where wiki editing is discussed.
*[https://discord.com/invite/TVhz2t66 WoF Code Projects]- The Experimental Wiki's Discord server for discussing code and theme projects.
 
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
=== Can I make a new page or category? ===
If you feel like the wiki would benefit from a new page or category, please read through the [[Help:Editing_Guide#Creating_New_Content|"Creating New Content" section of the Editing Guide]] and discuss your idea with a poweruser before implementing it.
 
=== Can I post my fanart here? ===
Fanart is allowed to be posted in the Creativity category on Discussions or on your profile page, message wall, or Blog. If you did not create a piece of art, please do not upload it to the Wiki unless you are able to properly credit the original artist, and that artist allows their art to be uploaded to other sites. Fanart is not allowed on wiki articles.
 
=== Can I post fanfiction here? ===
Fanfiction belongs on the Fanon Wiki, but it's acceptable here in the Writing category on Discussions.
 
=== Can I roleplay here? ===
Like fanfiction, roleplay generally belongs on the Fanon Wiki, but it is also common here on the [[Board:Roleplay|Roleplay board]] or users' message walls. Please familiarize yourself with the [https://wingsoffire.fandom.com/wiki/User_blog:Wheatproduct/Courtesies:_Roleplay Roleplay Courtesies] before joining any roleplays, especially if you don't know the users participating in them.
 
=== Can I advertise my stuff here? ===
Advertisements for on-wiki activities are allowed, but may only be posted on the Ad Thread. Please do not make any advertisements that link to sites other than the wiki.
 
=== I'm new to fandoms and their jargon. What do some of these words mean? ===
*Canon - official facts from the book, or approved by the author.
*Fanon - fan-made content such as fanfiction, OCs, and theories.
*Headcanon - an idea that is not mentioned by the author themselves, but thought of by individuals about the work. Usually smaller in scale than fanon content.
*Fandom - a group of fans all interested in the same creative work.
*Ship - A pairing of characters as a couple. Ships are usually referred to with names, such as "Sunlow" being the name for the ship of Sundew and Willow. Ships can be official or fan-created.
*Shipping - liking two characters as a couple.
*OTP - The abbreviation for One True Pairing. Someone's favorite ship.
*OC - The abbreviation for Original Character. A fan-made character.
*Mary-Sue - an overpowered OC that is so perfect any challenges they face are easily overcome. Generally considered poor form in roleplays.
 
=== I saw something that breaks the rules! What should I do? ===
If the rulebreaking content is a Discussions or message wall post, hover over the dropdown menu on the top right corner of the post. Select "report post", and the moderators will be notified of the post. Note that you cannot explain why you reported a post, so if you would like to give an explanation for your report or report content that is not on Discussions, please contact a poweruser on their wall.
 
=== What is a poweruser? ===
Powerusers are the Wings of Fire Wiki staff. More information can be found on them on the powerusers page.
 
=== How do I become a poweruser? ===
If you wish to make a nomination thread for yourself or another user, please read through our Promotion Guide and ensure the user the nomination thread is about meets all of the guidelines before doing so.
 
=== How do I change my username? ===
The steps to change your username can be found [//community.wikia.com/wiki/Help:Changing_your_username here]. Note that you can only change your username once, and you will have to make a new account if you want a different username afterwards.
 
=== Can I change how the wiki looks on my computer? ===
Theme designer {{U|Nathia Safira}} has made alternate wiki themes that are available for the public to use. They can be found [[w:c:wings-of-fire-experimental:User:Nathia_Safira/Import_Themes|here]].
 
=== I got blocked by a moderator! Is there anything I can do? ===
If you feel as if your block was unjustified, you may respond to your block message and state why you think your block should be appealed. Do not use your message wall for any other purpose, as this could be considered block evasion.
 
[[Category:Help]]

Latest revision as of 21:02, 19 December 2024

Resources is a page to help users find articles, blog posts, and Discussions threads containing information on how to do certain things on the wiki, as well as other sites and servers associated with the wiki.

If you would like to add a resource to this page, please contact Lumin the Whisperer.

Rules and Guides

  • Rules- A list of this wiki's rules. Please familiarize yourself with them before using the wiki.
  • Editing Guide- A guide on how to edit the wiki's articles.
  • Category Guide- A guide on how to categorize the wiki's articles.
  • Powerusers- A list of all currently active wiki staff.
  • Promotions- A guide on how to apply to become a poweruser.

Important Information

  • Newsletter Information- Information on the wiki's bimonthly newsletter.
  • Ad Thread- The only place advertising is allowed on the wiki.
  • Wiki References- A database of all the character references that were recolored from Joy Ang's tribe lineart displayed on the Wiki's pages.

Associated Sites and Servers

  • Wings of Fire Fanon Wiki- One of our sister wikis, where making articles for fan-created content is allowed. Please make sure to familiarize yourself with their rules as well, as they differ from this wiki's rules.
  • Wings of Fire Experimental Wiki- One of our sister wikis, for testing code and previewing new wiki themes.
  • Wings of Fire Wiki Discord- The wiki's associated Discord server, for casual chatting.
  • Ref Republic- The Discord server where refmaking is discussed.
  • Wiki Workshop- The Discord server where wiki editing is discussed.
  • WoF Code Projects- The Experimental Wiki's Discord server for discussing code and theme projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make a new page or category?

If you feel like the wiki would benefit from a new page or category, please read through the "Creating New Content" section of the Editing Guide and discuss your idea with a poweruser before implementing it.

Can I post my fanart here?

Fanart is allowed to be posted in the Creativity category on Discussions or on your profile page, message wall, or Blog. If you did not create a piece of art, please do not upload it to the Wiki unless you are able to properly credit the original artist, and that artist allows their art to be uploaded to other sites. Fanart is not allowed on wiki articles.

Can I post fanfiction here?

Fanfiction belongs on the Fanon Wiki, but it's acceptable here in the Writing category on Discussions.

Can I roleplay here?

Like fanfiction, roleplay generally belongs on the Fanon Wiki, but it is also common here on the Roleplay board or users' message walls. Please familiarize yourself with the Roleplay Courtesies before joining any roleplays, especially if you don't know the users participating in them.

Can I advertise my stuff here?

Advertisements for on-wiki activities are allowed, but may only be posted on the Ad Thread. Please do not make any advertisements that link to sites other than the wiki.

I'm new to fandoms and their jargon. What do some of these words mean?

  • Canon - official facts from the book, or approved by the author.
  • Fanon - fan-made content such as fanfiction, OCs, and theories.
  • Headcanon - an idea that is not mentioned by the author themselves, but thought of by individuals about the work. Usually smaller in scale than fanon content.
  • Fandom - a group of fans all interested in the same creative work.
  • Ship - A pairing of characters as a couple. Ships are usually referred to with names, such as "Sunlow" being the name for the ship of Sundew and Willow. Ships can be official or fan-created.
  • Shipping - liking two characters as a couple.
  • OTP - The abbreviation for One True Pairing. Someone's favorite ship.
  • OC - The abbreviation for Original Character. A fan-made character.
  • Mary-Sue - an overpowered OC that is so perfect any challenges they face are easily overcome. Generally considered poor form in roleplays.

I saw something that breaks the rules! What should I do?

If the rulebreaking content is a Discussions or message wall post, hover over the dropdown menu on the top right corner of the post. Select "report post", and the moderators will be notified of the post. Note that you cannot explain why you reported a post, so if you would like to give an explanation for your report or report content that is not on Discussions, please contact a poweruser on their wall.

What is a poweruser?

Powerusers are the Wings of Fire Wiki staff. More information can be found on them on the powerusers page.

How do I become a poweruser?

If you wish to make a nomination thread for yourself or another user, please read through our Promotion Guide and ensure the user the nomination thread is about meets all of the guidelines before doing so.

How do I change my username?

The steps to change your username can be found here. Note that you can only change your username once, and you will have to make a new account if you want a different username afterwards.

Can I change how the wiki looks on my computer?

Theme designer Nathia Safira has made alternate wiki themes that are available for the public to use. They can be found here.

I got blocked by a moderator! Is there anything I can do?

If you feel as if your block was unjustified, you may respond to your block message and state why you think your block should be appealed. Do not use your message wall for any other purpose, as this could be considered block evasion.