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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 us on one of our message walls ([[Message Wall:Platypus the SeaWing]], [[Message Wall:Randomchance13]], [[User:Nathia Safira]]). 
== 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 ==
*[[Template:8ball|8ball Template]]
*[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.
*[[User:Nathia Safira/A Quick Chatskin Guide|A Quick Chatskin Guide]]
*[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.
*[[Thread:745226|A Quick Guide to Editing]] (current pages worth editing)
*[https://discord.com/invite/2B7Kcyj2 Wings of Fire Wiki Discord]- The wiki's associated Discord server, for casual chatting.
*[[User_blog:Haasio_Sahel/How_to_make_a_Custom_Template_Badge|Badges]]
*[https://discord.gg/Pk3UNq2888 Ref Republic]- The Discord server where refmaking is discussed.
*[[User blog:Sandwingscales/Basic RP rules?|Basic RP Rules]]
*[https://discord.gg/kB9UK5aeQr Wiki Workshop]- The Discord server where wiki editing is discussed.
*[[Help:Category Guide|Category Overview]]
*[https://discord.com/invite/TVhz2t66 WoF Code Projects]- The Experimental Wiki's Discord server for discussing code and theme projects.
*[[Help:Character Articles|Character Page Guidelines]]
*[[Help:Editing Guide|Editing Guide]]
*[[w:c:wings-of-fire-experimental:User:Nathia_Safira/Import_Themes|Import Themes]] (Enhanced, Enriched, and Previous)
*[[Template:Userbox|Userbox Template]]
*...
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==Alternate Accounts==<br />Derived from [[Thread:1631681]]
== 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.


We're aware that "list all your alts on your profile/message wall greeting" may be confusing right now. "What exactly do the admins mean by that?", "If I don't do that instantly, will I be banned?" and "That would totally ruin my aesthetic!" might be some thoughts that come up.
=== 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.


*If you could list your alts in a section of your tabber, on the bottom of your page, that would be ideal. It should be easy to locate on your profile. If you have no alts, we'd advise you to say so, but it isn't totally necessary to do so.<br />*Because not everyone will be aware of the rule change instantly, we'll allow not having an alt list to slide until the end of the month of October 2018 (that month is now OVER, so there are no more extensions until further notice). However, pretending to be someone else is still a bannable offence, as it always has been.<br />**This doesn't mean you shouldn't list your alts immediately<br />**Inactive alts are still alts and must be listed.<br />*If you see someone who does not have their alts listed, but you know they've got them, please direct them to here (the rules) or [[Thread:1631681|Thread:1631681 ]] or just simply let any moderator or admin know.<br />*You may have seen other rule suggestions on the other thread ("maximum five alts" and "maximum two alts online at a time") that you've noticed aren't mentioned in here. Please disregard those, we have decided to not implement them!<br />*Please do not state that you've got an alt on this thread. You saying that you've got an alt on this thread is pointless, it must be listed on your profile/message wall greeting<br />**You must list the name of your alt. "I have an alt" is pointless to us unless we know what the alt is.
=== Can I post fanfiction here? ===
Fanfiction belongs on the Fanon Wiki, but it's acceptable here in the Writing category on Discussions.


Typically failure to list your alternate accounts after a moderator or admin has asked you to list them on your profiles will result in a one week ban, though this is subject to moderator or admin discretion. Please keep this in mind.
=== 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.


If you have any questions, just ask one of the admins and we'll respond! Thank you for your time!
=== 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.


==Chat==<br />==='''Where can I find commands for emoticons on the chat?'''===
=== 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.


You can find commands for the chat emoticons [[MediaWiki:Emoticons|here]], and also on the in-chat box at the top-left corner.
=== 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.


==='''How can I make my text a different color? (/me)'''===
=== What is a poweruser? ===
Powerusers are the Wings of Fire Wiki staff. More information can be found on them on the powerusers page.


Example:
=== 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.


<span style="color:#f58515;">'''|''' ChicoryTheRainWing does something</span>
=== 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.


Type in "/me does something" without the quotation marks for your name to appear next to the thing you want to say you're doing.
=== 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]].


==Chat Moderator/Admin/Rollback Related==<br />To find out what all these ranks are, read [[w:Help:User rights|this page]].
=== 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.


If you want to become one, first read [[Thread:786443|this thread]]. If we have promotions open, you can make a thread [[Board:Promotions|here]]. If not, you'll have to wait.<br />To find out who has what position, go to the "community" tab at the top bar of your screen.
[[Category:Help]]
 
What's a rollback?<br />A rollback is a user who is able to reverse bad edits quickly (vandalism, etc.).
 
What's a moderator?
 
A thread/discussions moderator has special powers on forum threads. They can delete or undelete anyone's posts, close or open threads, make or delete boards, move threads from one board to another, and highlight/unhighlight threads.
 
A content moderator has special powers on wiki pages. They can delete and or move protected pages, delete and move files, undelete pages and files, rollback, reupload files, and protect and unprotect pages.
 
A chat moderator is a user who is able to either kick or ban users from the chat who are not following chat rules. This power is usually (but not always) used on spammers/trolls.
 
Here are some basic guidelines to become a moderator:
 
*You must be very active with editing (if you want to become a chatmod, be active on chat).<br />*Be a mature person who won't misuse their power.<br />*You must have joined three months prior.<br />*Be nice to people.<br />*If you've been banned before, you most likely won't be promoted.<br />*Know the rules and apply them.
 
==Miscellaneous==
 
==='''How old do I have to be to join the wiki?'''===<br />Users must be at least thirteen years old to join Wikia according to the Wikia Terms of Service. Underage users may be banned by Wikia Staff or the Wings of Fire Wiki bureaucrats, admins, or moderators if their true age is discovered.
 
==='''How do I change my username?'''===<br />Go to [//community.wikia.com/wiki/Help:Changing_your_username http://community.wikia.com/wiki/Help:Changing_your_username] to find out how to change your username.
 
==='''Can I make a page?'''===<br />All users have the ability to make a page. However, it's a good idea to ask an admin to get permission before doing so (unless a new book has just been released, in which case, make pages for all the new characters!)
 
Before making a page, ask yourself: "Will the this page just be extra clutter? Can we just add this as a section to another page?"
 
If the answer to one or both of these questions is 'yes', we probably don't need it, but feel free to add it on to the wiki as a section, a blog, a forum thread, or a comment!
 
==='''Can I make a category?'''===<br />All users have the ability to make a category. However, like making a page, it's good to have an admin's permission before making a category (again, with the exception of new books having book-specific categories).
 
Before making a category, ask yourself: "Will the wiki benefit from this, or will it just be extra clutter?". A sure way to tell if we won't need it is if 5 or less pages will fit into that category.
 
==='''Can I post my fanart here? '''===<br />All fanart of canon characters is welcomed on the wiki, unless the creator doesn't want it posted. However, a reminder that fanart of OCs (Original Characters) belongs on the [[w:c:wingsoffirefanon|Fanon Wiki]]. Generic art of dragon tribes is allowed on the tribe page.
 
==='''Can I post fanfiction here?'''===<br />Fanfiction belongs on the Fanon Wiki, but it's acceptable here on the Fun & Games board.
 
==='''Can I roleplay here?'''===<br />Like fanfiction, roleplay generally belongs on the Fanon Wiki, but it is also common here on the [[Board:Roleplay|Roleplay board]], or on chat in private messaging.
 
==='''Can I advertise my stuff here?'''===<br />Yes, but please put it on the New on Wings of Fire board.
 
==='''How do I make a badge?'''===
 
Follow the instructions [https://wingsoffire.fandom.com/wiki/User_blog:Haasio_Sahel/How_to_make_a_Custom_Template_Badge here.]
 
==='''I'm new to fandoms and some of the vocabulary. What do some of these words mean?'''===<br />*''Canon'' - official facts from the book, or approved by the author.<br />*''Fanon'' - fan-made (fanfiction, OCs, etc.)<br />*''Headcanon'' - an idea that is not mentioned by the author themselves, but is canon-compatible and accepted by the fans.<br />*''Fandom'' - a group of fans all obsessed with the same thing<br />*''Ship'' - A pairing of characters as a couple<br />Examples: Glorybringer = Glory x Deathbringer | Ripnami = Riptide x Tsunami | Blistorrow = Blister x Morrowseer<br />*''Shipping'' - liking two characters as a couple<br />*''OTP'' - (One True Pairing) someone's favorite ship<br />*''OC'' - (Original Character) a fan-made character<br />*''Mary-Sue'' - an overpowered character/OC, or a character/OC that is so perfect the challenges they face are easily overcome. Can be used for males or females, but most commonly females.<br />*''Gary-Sue'' - the male-only equivalent of a Mary-Sue
 
==Other Links==
 
'''Currently, [[Help:FAQ|FAQ]] has better information, go there if you need that.'''

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.

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