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+== 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.
== 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.
If you're new to wikis or not sure what this particular wiki is about, here are some guidelines to help you out.
+==General==
+* '''Don't sign your name every time you contribute something'''. This is already recorded automatically on each page's individual edit history. This is a wiki - information put up here is surrendered to the videogaming community at large. If you want your work to remain yours, keep it on ''your'' site.
+* '''Be bold'''. Don't be afraid to change something that someone else wrote. If you don't think something is explained well enough, don't add your own explanation. Improve the explanation that's already there. If there is an issue which needs discussing, raise it on the page's associated Talk page.
+* If you are going to copy and paste somebody else's work, you must '''seek that person's permission''' beforehand.
+* This is a wiki, not a chatroom, which means you must '''use good English'''. 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.
+** '''Avoid using the first person.''' "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".
+** '''Use the second person.''' 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.
+** '''Avoid using slang words or offensive language.'''
+** '''Jargon is okay as long as it's explained elsewhere''': for example, you can say "strat" as long as you link to [[strat]].
+** Avoid long run-on sentences or run-on paragraphs. Long explanations should be divided up into === sub-sections === to make it easier for people to read it and find what they're looking for.
+** Capitalize the first letters of sentences and use correct spelling.
+* 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.
+* This wiki is about taking gaming to its limits. Its release date, lead programmers, market performance and related controversies etc. etc. are largely irrelevant to speed running and don't really need adding. So are dumb, pointless tricks and glitches which don't save any time.
+* No antagonism, particularly antagonism directed at other videogaming communities.
+* Don't even think about attempting vandalism. We'll know.
+* Please... '''don't try to be funny'''.
+==Strategy guides==
+* '''Assume the reader knows what you are talking about'''.
+** Don't explain the basic controls.
+** '''Don't write walkthroughs'''. This is not [[GameFAQs]].
+** '''Don't bother giving spoiler warnings'''. Nobody gets a [[world record]] on their first run through a game.
+** Provide ''links'' to explanations of terminology and tactics you use instead of explaining them all mid-strat. Create '''a page for each term and tactic''', and link to them when they get used. If there are many minor such pages, put them all together in one big page.
+* Give a '''target record''' for each strategy.
+* Don't refer to ''your'' personal records when writing strategies.
+* This is not Wikipedia so you do ''not'' need to maintain a Neutral Point Of View. '''If a strategy is hard, say so.'''
+* Don't tell people to IM you for a video. If there is a helpful video, upload it and link to it.
== What belongs on this wiki ==
== What belongs on this wiki ==
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* 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.
* 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.
** 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.
−== Naming pages ==
== Naming pages ==
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* The word is [[Terminology]]. Not "Terms" or "Jargon" or anything else. Pages concerning [[terminology]] should be named as such.
* 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]].
* 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]].
−== Guidelines for the format of each game page ==
== Guidelines for the format of each game page ==
