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If you're new to wikis or not sure what this particular wiki is about, here are some guidelines to help you out.
== What belongs on this wiki ==
=== On the main page for a game ===
* A ''Short'' description of the game at the top of the page, including game name, system, release date, and prequels/sequels.
* Mentions of who the world champion is and what the world record is.
* A ''date'' for this record, as records tend to get beaten now and then.
* Links to the place where this record is recorded and, if possible, to video proof of this record.
* Links to other relevant external sites.
=== On pages linked to from the game's main page ===
* Strategies for completing games, levels, or races as quickly as possible or for achieving the highest score possible.
* Explaining alternate easier strategies is ok.
* Tricks and shortcuts that save time.
* Links to the fastest available videos underneath the strategy explanation.
=== Elsewhere on the site ===
* Explanations or definitions of anything related to speedruns on the relevant terminology page or on its own page if it doesn't fit anywhere.
* Articles about important speed running communites such as [[The Elite]] and the [[Speed Demos Archive]].
* Articles about prominent figures in these communities, such as world record holders, discoverers of major strat, and creators of competitions sites. Being a strat writer or editor for this wiki does not qualify someone for his own article.
** Note also that you are not permitted to ''create'' an article about yourself, unless it's clear the article is needed. Whether you are significant enough to be worth of an entry on this wiki is for other people to decide. You can edit it once it's created, but keep the article factual, objective, and third-person.
== What doesn't belong on this wiki ==
* Walkthroughs.
* Explanations of how to beat a game or how to get past a certain part.
* Tricks and glitches not related to speedrunning.
* Antagonism, particularly antagonism directed at other videogaming communities.
* Vandalizing articles or pages about users. Vandalism does not go unnoticed. It will be reverted and the vandal's IP address will be blocked for at least 1 week.
== Naming pages ==
* The titles of game pages should be named by the full North American name of the game, for example [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]] is correctly named.
* Variations such as [[Ocarina of Time]], [[Zelda 64]], and [[OoT]] should all redirect to [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]. This is done by putting this text on the page for each variation:
<nowiki>#Redirect [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]</nowiki>
* Other pages that link to the game's page should link to the correctly named page, not to pages that redirect to the page. Avoid double redirects!
* The word is [[Terminology]]. Not "Terms" or "Jargon" or anything else. Pages concerning [[terminology]] should be named as such.
* For an article about an actual person, the title used should be ''the real name of that person''. The person's various aliases and screen names should be redirected there, as should his user page if he is a user of this wiki. For example, put information about the creator of this wiki under [[Jon Barber]], not [[Ngamer]] or [[Ngamer64]] or Ngamer's [[Jon Barber|user talk page]].
== Typing strats ==
* This is a wiki, not a chatroom, so don't sign your name every time you contribute something. This is already recorded automatically on each page's individual edit history. However, if a certain strat is well known as being originally discovered by a certain person you should give that individual credit where it's due. For example: credit [[Ben Gorman]] for discovering the [[Defection glitch]], but don't bother crediting [[Sam Hughes]] for writing the first guide for it.
** However, if you are going to copy and paste text from somebody else's strat, you must seek that person's permission beforehand.
* This is a wiki, not a chatroom, so don't go having conversations where you respond to something on the page. If you don't think something is explained well enough, don't add your own explanation. Improve the explanation that's already there. Don't be afraid to change something that someone else wrote. If there is an issue which needs discussing, raise it on the page's associated Talk page.
* This is a wiki, not a chatroom, which means you must use proper grammar. Don't worry if your English isn't so great, other people can edit what you wrote and fix it up, but try to do your best. Capitalize the first letters of sentences and use correct spelling.
* Avoid long run-on sentences or run-on paragraphs. Long strat explanations should be divided up into === sub-sections === to make it easier for people to read it and find what they're looking for.
* If there's a common tactic used in many levels, don't give the exact same long explanation of the tactic on every page. Just say what the tactic is and assume people already know how it's done, and explain the tactic on the game's tactics page.
* This is not Wikipedia so you do ''not'' need to maintain a Neutral Point Of View. If a strategy is hard, say so.
* Avoid using slang words or offensive language. Terms used by certain communities, such as "shroomslide" are ok, but they should be defined on the [[terminology]] page for the game.
* It's okay to say "you" as in "you may find it is easier to do this instead of that" - this is an instructional website so it's okay to direct instructions at the reader. However, ''we'' are a collective, so avoid talking in the first person or talking about yourself. For example, instead of "I do this", say "Do this".
* Don't say anything like "IM me if something isn't explained well enough". People can point out things that need fixing on the talk page. Also don't tell people to IM you for a video. If there's a helpful video it should be uploaded and linked to.
* Mentioning an approximate time that can be achieved using the explained strat is ok, by listing it as a target time above the strat explanation. Don't mention your personal records or personal achievements in the game, and don't introduce yourself before explaining the strat.
* Avoid making jokes or trying to be funny, just get to the point and explain the strats. This is not a humor website.
== Guidelines for the format of each game page ==
* Check the [[Game Page Template]] page, or other already existing pages to see some examples of what the page should look like. Of course not every game can use exactly the same format, but here are some general guidelines.
* The first paragraph should look something like this (replace relevant information in each bracket):
'''[Game Name]''' is a [genre] released in [month] of [year] for the [system]. It is sequel to [[[prequel]]], and the series continued with [[[sequel]]].
* To the right of the first paragraph there should be a picture of the game's title screen.
* Then comes a == section == for Terminology and Tactics (if applicable), with the link to each page proceded by a bullet (*).
* Then comes the Speed Runs or Time Trials section, with a sentence about the competition site, the current world champion, and the current world record (if applicable).
* Then comes a === sub-section === for Level Strategies or Course Strategies.
* Then comes a list levels or tracks, with the link to each page proceded by a bullet (*).
* Then comes a section for video pages, a section for external links, and the game's category (system and game series).
* On the page for each level or track, it should say:
'''[Level Name]''' ('''[Level abbreviation]''') is the Xth level in [[[Game Name]]].
* To the right of that sentence there should be a picture of the level.
* Then a section for each thing that needs a strategy explanation.
* Then external links to videos and ranking pages.
* Lastly there should be a [[:Category:Templates|template]] featuring all the levels together. This allows easy navigation between levels within a game. See [[Template:Perfect Dark solo missions]] for an example.
== What belongs on this wiki ==
=== On the main page for a game ===
* A ''Short'' description of the game at the top of the page, including game name, system, release date, and prequels/sequels.
* Mentions of who the world champion is and what the world record is.
* A ''date'' for this record, as records tend to get beaten now and then.
* Links to the place where this record is recorded and, if possible, to video proof of this record.
* Links to other relevant external sites.
=== On pages linked to from the game's main page ===
* Strategies for completing games, levels, or races as quickly as possible or for achieving the highest score possible.
* Explaining alternate easier strategies is ok.
* Tricks and shortcuts that save time.
* Links to the fastest available videos underneath the strategy explanation.
=== Elsewhere on the site ===
* Explanations or definitions of anything related to speedruns on the relevant terminology page or on its own page if it doesn't fit anywhere.
* Articles about important speed running communites such as [[The Elite]] and the [[Speed Demos Archive]].
* Articles about prominent figures in these communities, such as world record holders, discoverers of major strat, and creators of competitions sites. Being a strat writer or editor for this wiki does not qualify someone for his own article.
** Note also that you are not permitted to ''create'' an article about yourself, unless it's clear the article is needed. Whether you are significant enough to be worth of an entry on this wiki is for other people to decide. You can edit it once it's created, but keep the article factual, objective, and third-person.
== What doesn't belong on this wiki ==
* Walkthroughs.
* Explanations of how to beat a game or how to get past a certain part.
* Tricks and glitches not related to speedrunning.
* Antagonism, particularly antagonism directed at other videogaming communities.
* Vandalizing articles or pages about users. Vandalism does not go unnoticed. It will be reverted and the vandal's IP address will be blocked for at least 1 week.
== Naming pages ==
* The titles of game pages should be named by the full North American name of the game, for example [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]] is correctly named.
* Variations such as [[Ocarina of Time]], [[Zelda 64]], and [[OoT]] should all redirect to [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]. This is done by putting this text on the page for each variation:
<nowiki>#Redirect [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]</nowiki>
* Other pages that link to the game's page should link to the correctly named page, not to pages that redirect to the page. Avoid double redirects!
* The word is [[Terminology]]. Not "Terms" or "Jargon" or anything else. Pages concerning [[terminology]] should be named as such.
* For an article about an actual person, the title used should be ''the real name of that person''. The person's various aliases and screen names should be redirected there, as should his user page if he is a user of this wiki. For example, put information about the creator of this wiki under [[Jon Barber]], not [[Ngamer]] or [[Ngamer64]] or Ngamer's [[Jon Barber|user talk page]].
== Typing strats ==
* This is a wiki, not a chatroom, so don't sign your name every time you contribute something. This is already recorded automatically on each page's individual edit history. However, if a certain strat is well known as being originally discovered by a certain person you should give that individual credit where it's due. For example: credit [[Ben Gorman]] for discovering the [[Defection glitch]], but don't bother crediting [[Sam Hughes]] for writing the first guide for it.
** However, if you are going to copy and paste text from somebody else's strat, you must seek that person's permission beforehand.
* This is a wiki, not a chatroom, so don't go having conversations where you respond to something on the page. If you don't think something is explained well enough, don't add your own explanation. Improve the explanation that's already there. Don't be afraid to change something that someone else wrote. If there is an issue which needs discussing, raise it on the page's associated Talk page.
* This is a wiki, not a chatroom, which means you must use proper grammar. Don't worry if your English isn't so great, other people can edit what you wrote and fix it up, but try to do your best. Capitalize the first letters of sentences and use correct spelling.
* Avoid long run-on sentences or run-on paragraphs. Long strat explanations should be divided up into === sub-sections === to make it easier for people to read it and find what they're looking for.
* If there's a common tactic used in many levels, don't give the exact same long explanation of the tactic on every page. Just say what the tactic is and assume people already know how it's done, and explain the tactic on the game's tactics page.
* This is not Wikipedia so you do ''not'' need to maintain a Neutral Point Of View. If a strategy is hard, say so.
* Avoid using slang words or offensive language. Terms used by certain communities, such as "shroomslide" are ok, but they should be defined on the [[terminology]] page for the game.
* It's okay to say "you" as in "you may find it is easier to do this instead of that" - this is an instructional website so it's okay to direct instructions at the reader. However, ''we'' are a collective, so avoid talking in the first person or talking about yourself. For example, instead of "I do this", say "Do this".
* Don't say anything like "IM me if something isn't explained well enough". People can point out things that need fixing on the talk page. Also don't tell people to IM you for a video. If there's a helpful video it should be uploaded and linked to.
* Mentioning an approximate time that can be achieved using the explained strat is ok, by listing it as a target time above the strat explanation. Don't mention your personal records or personal achievements in the game, and don't introduce yourself before explaining the strat.
* Avoid making jokes or trying to be funny, just get to the point and explain the strats. This is not a humor website.
== Guidelines for the format of each game page ==
* Check the [[Game Page Template]] page, or other already existing pages to see some examples of what the page should look like. Of course not every game can use exactly the same format, but here are some general guidelines.
* The first paragraph should look something like this (replace relevant information in each bracket):
'''[Game Name]''' is a [genre] released in [month] of [year] for the [system]. It is sequel to [[[prequel]]], and the series continued with [[[sequel]]].
* To the right of the first paragraph there should be a picture of the game's title screen.
* Then comes a == section == for Terminology and Tactics (if applicable), with the link to each page proceded by a bullet (*).
* Then comes the Speed Runs or Time Trials section, with a sentence about the competition site, the current world champion, and the current world record (if applicable).
* Then comes a === sub-section === for Level Strategies or Course Strategies.
* Then comes a list levels or tracks, with the link to each page proceded by a bullet (*).
* Then comes a section for video pages, a section for external links, and the game's category (system and game series).
* On the page for each level or track, it should say:
'''[Level Name]''' ('''[Level abbreviation]''') is the Xth level in [[[Game Name]]].
* To the right of that sentence there should be a picture of the level.
* Then a section for each thing that needs a strategy explanation.
* Then external links to videos and ranking pages.
* Lastly there should be a [[:Category:Templates|template]] featuring all the levels together. This allows easy navigation between levels within a game. See [[Template:Perfect Dark solo missions]] for an example.
