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Here you can learn how to '''Create and Edit''' articles.
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The '''Creation''' of an article is the first step in the articles development and a crucial one.  It is were many mistakes are made.
  
  
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== Creating a New Article==
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==Detecting Missing Articles==
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First make certain that the item you want to write about is not already in the WikiRaider database
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A missing article can be found by seeking out <tt><span style="color:#f00;">red links</span></tt> in other articles or by discovering missing pages when entering keywords in the search field. By following red links you will get to the "edit" page of the article.
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* search the name most likely used for it
 
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* search alternative names
 
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* you could also look over [[Special:Allpages|all pages]] but that would take some time...
 
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* search for related items and look for links there
 
  
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(If you find it under another name, please set a [[#Creating a Redirect|redirect]] to it.)
 
  
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'''BEWARE:''' Finding an empty article where you expected one does not always mean that the article is missing.
  
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If you are sure it does not exist, make sure the name you pick is in compliance with the [[WikiRaider:Naming conventions|Naming conventions]], also check the naming conventions when you followed a red link, the person who added the internal link might have forgotten.
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===Testing for Other Notations===
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Before creating a new article, verify that it is indeed missing. It is possible that the correct article is located under a different notation. If that's the case a [[Help:Redirect|Redirect]] (<tt><span style="color:#006400"><nowiki>#REDIRECT [[$Name_of_the_Article]]</nowiki></span></tt>) has to be set up, instead of creating a new article.
  
  
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When this is done get to the article page by any of the following methods:
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There are many variations one should test before creating a new article.
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* enter it in the search field and click go
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* singular, plural
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* enter the url
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* capitalisation of the first letters
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* grammatical variations
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* BE / AE spelling
  
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In general we will use plural, e.g. [[rats]] instead of rat.
  
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Then click on "create this page".
 
  
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Also look up how the item you want to add is references in related items articles and search in <tt>[[Special:Allpages|all pages]]</tt>.
  
  
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==Creating a Redirect==
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===Verify Relevance===
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If you want to create a redirect to an already existing article (e.g. you have found that there is no article of redirect under [[Bat]], however there is an article [[Bats]]. You may want to set up a redirect under ''Bat''.
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It is possible that links were set where they aren't necessary, so you should always confirm that it makes sense to create a new article.  
  
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Put the following on the ''Bat''-Page:
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* Is the item of importance in Tomb Raider?
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* <nowiki>#REDIRECT [[Bats]]</nowiki>
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* Is it referenced more than once throughout the games, movies, comics...?
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Another question you should consider is "who set up the link". If a moderator or administrator added the link (s)he probably considered it relevant.
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===Clear Definition of the Item===
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Further you should be really clear about the item you want to describe.
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* Example
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: If you find the dead link [[Wall Hook]] do not assume it could have something to do with the grapple and running along walls. Check the context of the dead link and if you are not familiar with it, leave it for someone else to work on.
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If in doubt you can start a discussion in our [[:subforum:47|Forum]] about the item in question.
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==Choosing a Name==
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{{mainarticle|WikiRaider:Naming conventions}}
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After you have confirmed that a new article is indeed wanted, you should take a moment to think about a perfect name for the item. Choose one that is most commonly used, do not be too creative, if in doubt, [[:subforum:47|ask for help]] and stick to the [[WikiRaider:Naming conventions|Naming conventions]].
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The most important rule:
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* <tt>Always stick to the original.</tt>
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: Pick the exact spelling used in the games (movies, books, comics...).
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== Creating an Article==
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The perfect name has been found and it has been determined that no other article for the item in question exists. Not it is time to create the article and lay the groundwork for it. The article should include all necessary wiki formatting. We offer several <tt>[[WikiRaider:Samples|samples]]</tt> for different articles types you can use to create your article.
  
  
  
 
==Formatting Text==
 
==Formatting Text==
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Please note that some rules apply for the usage of '''bold''' and ''italic'' text.
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{{mainarticle|WikiRaider:Edit}}
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Include all necessary formatting. You find a more detailed description in the following help file: <tt>[[WikiRaider:Edit|Edit]]</tt>
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{| {{linientabelle}}
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* Title of the Article Bold
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: The title of the article should be included at the beginning of the first sentence and be in bold. The first sentence should also include alternative names (also in bold) and put the item into context.
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:{| {{linientabelle}}
 
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<nowiki>The '''Motorboat''' is one of the vehicles in Tomb Raider II.</nowiki>
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<nowiki>The '''Kraken''' is a special type of enemy appearing in Tomb Raider Underworld. </nowiki>
 
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The '''Motorboat''' is one of the vehicles in Tomb Raider II.  
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The '''Kraken''' is a special type of enemy appearing in Tomb Raider Underworld.
 
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'''bold''' signifies the name of the article (or any alternative names stated in the same article)
 
'''bold''' signifies the name of the article (or any alternative names stated in the same article)
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* Links to Other Articles
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: Links to related articles should be included in the article. Set every keyword (e.g. [[Tomb Raider Underworld]], [[Lara Croft]], [[Shotgun]]) as Wiki link:
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! width="250" {{Descline}} | Rules
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<nowiki>The '''Kraken''' is a special type of [[enemy]] appearing in [[Tomb Raider Underworld]]. Lara encounters it in the [[Mediterranean]] level [[Niflheim]]. </nowiki>
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The '''Kraken''' is a special type of [[enemy]] appearing in [[Tomb Raider Underworld]]. Lara encounters it in the [[Mediterranean]] level [[Niflheim]].
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| Again '''bold''' for the title of the article. And <nowiki>[[]]</nowiki> for links within the wiki.
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* Italic for Emphasizing a Word
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: To emphasize a word within a text you should use the <tt>''italic''</tt> style. Do not use bold writing as it is exclusively for the article name. An alternative is the usage of <tt>""</tt>.
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<nowiki>The ''Motorboat'' is one of the vehicles in Tomb Raider II.</nowiki>
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<nowiki>The [[Kraken]] can be considered a type of ''[[Boss]]''.</nowiki>
 
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The ''Motorboat'' is one of the vehicles in Tomb Raider II.
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The [[Kraken]] can be considered a type of ''[[Boss]]''.
 
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''italic'' is for emphasized text
 
''italic'' is for emphasized text
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<nowiki>The [[Kraken]] can be considered a type of "[[Boss]]".</nowiki>
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The [[Kraken]] can be considered a type of "[[Boss]]".
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"" can be used as an alternative
 
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* Categorize Articles
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: Each article has one or more categories it belongs to. To add an article to a category, add the following line to the end of the article, and replace <tt>$Name_of_the_Category</tt> with the actual name:
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: <tt><span style="color:#006400"><nowiki>[[Category:$Name_of_the_Category]]</nowiki></span></tt>
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: Have a look at the [[Spezial:Categories|list of categories]] to see which exist.
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* Link to the German Wiki
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: Each article should have a counterpart in the [[:de:Hauptseite|German Wiki]] and a link to it should be added at the end of an article, even after the category links. Add the following line to the end of the article, and replace <tt>$German_Name_of_the_Article</tt> with the actual name:
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: <tt><span style="color:#006400"><nowiki>[[de:$German_Name_of_the_Article]]</nowiki></span></tt>
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: If you do not know the name of the German article, have a look at the German wiki, or if you cannot find your way in there, ask in our forum, or at least report it as missing.
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[[de:WikiRaider:Anlegen]]

Revision as of 14:44, 15 September 2009

The Creation of an article is the first step in the articles development and a crucial one. It is were many mistakes are made.

Detecting Missing Articles

A missing article can be found by seeking out red links in other articles or by discovering missing pages when entering keywords in the search field. By following red links you will get to the "edit" page of the article.


BEWARE: Finding an empty article where you expected one does not always mean that the article is missing.

Testing for Other Notations

Before creating a new article, verify that it is indeed missing. It is possible that the correct article is located under a different notation. If that's the case a Redirect (#REDIRECT [[$Name_of_the_Article]]) has to be set up, instead of creating a new article.


There are many variations one should test before creating a new article.

  • singular, plural
  • capitalisation of the first letters
  • grammatical variations
  • BE / AE spelling

In general we will use plural, e.g. rats instead of rat.


Also look up how the item you want to add is references in related items articles and search in all pages.

Verify Relevance

It is possible that links were set where they aren't necessary, so you should always confirm that it makes sense to create a new article.

  • Is the item of importance in Tomb Raider?
  • Is it referenced more than once throughout the games, movies, comics...?

Another question you should consider is "who set up the link". If a moderator or administrator added the link (s)he probably considered it relevant.

Clear Definition of the Item

Further you should be really clear about the item you want to describe.

  • Example
If you find the dead link Wall Hook do not assume it could have something to do with the grapple and running along walls. Check the context of the dead link and if you are not familiar with it, leave it for someone else to work on.

If in doubt you can start a discussion in our Forum about the item in question.

Choosing a Name

Main article: WikiRaider:Naming conventions

After you have confirmed that a new article is indeed wanted, you should take a moment to think about a perfect name for the item. Choose one that is most commonly used, do not be too creative, if in doubt, ask for help and stick to the Naming conventions.


The most important rule:

  • Always stick to the original.
Pick the exact spelling used in the games (movies, books, comics...).

Creating an Article

The perfect name has been found and it has been determined that no other article for the item in question exists. Not it is time to create the article and lay the groundwork for it. The article should include all necessary wiki formatting. We offer several samples for different articles types you can use to create your article.

Formatting Text

Main article: WikiRaider:Edit

Include all necessary formatting. You find a more detailed description in the following help file: Edit

  • Title of the Article Bold
The title of the article should be included at the beginning of the first sentence and be in bold. The first sentence should also include alternative names (also in bold) and put the item into context.
width="250" Template:Descline | Entry width="250" Template:Descline | Result width="250" Template:Descline | Rules

The '''Kraken''' is a special type of enemy appearing in Tomb Raider Underworld.

The Kraken is a special type of enemy appearing in Tomb Raider Underworld.

bold signifies the name of the article (or any alternative names stated in the same article)


  • Links to Other Articles
Links to related articles should be included in the article. Set every keyword (e.g. Tomb Raider Underworld, Lara Croft, Shotgun) as Wiki link:
width="250" Template:Descline | Entry width="250" Template:Descline | Result width="250" Template:Descline | Rules

The '''Kraken''' is a special type of [[enemy]] appearing in [[Tomb Raider Underworld]]. Lara encounters it in the [[Mediterranean]] level [[Niflheim]].

The Kraken is a special type of enemy appearing in Tomb Raider Underworld. Lara encounters it in the Mediterranean level Niflheim.

Again bold for the title of the article. And [[]] for links within the wiki.

  • Italic for Emphasizing a Word
To emphasize a word within a text you should use the italic style. Do not use bold writing as it is exclusively for the article name. An alternative is the usage of "".
width="250" Template:Descline | Entry width="250" Template:Descline | Result width="250" Template:Descline | Rules

The [[Kraken]] can be considered a type of ''[[Boss]]''.

The Kraken can be considered a type of Boss.

italic is for emphasized text

The [[Kraken]] can be considered a type of "[[Boss]]".

The Kraken can be considered a type of "Boss".

"" can be used as an alternative


  • Categorize Articles
Each article has one or more categories it belongs to. To add an article to a category, add the following line to the end of the article, and replace $Name_of_the_Category with the actual name:
[[Category:$Name_of_the_Category]]
Have a look at the list of categories to see which exist.

  • Link to the German Wiki
Each article should have a counterpart in the German Wiki and a link to it should be added at the end of an article, even after the category links. Add the following line to the end of the article, and replace $German_Name_of_the_Article with the actual name:
[[de:$German_Name_of_the_Article]]
If you do not know the name of the German article, have a look at the German wiki, or if you cannot find your way in there, ask in our forum, or at least report it as missing.
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