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West at 05:19, 25 April 2016

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	===Advanced===		===Advanced===
	There are several templates that can be used to further customize your character page. Instructions are on each of the template's pages.		There are several templates that can be used to further customize your character page. Instructions are on each of the template's pages.
-	* [[~~:Template:Has_Merit~~]] - For noting particular Merits. ~~Used commonly for~~ [[~~Allies]], [[Status~~]] and ~~[[Striking Looks]].~~	+	* [[Add Character Goodies]] - For noting particular Merits, prior residencies, etc.
-	* [[:Template:~~Haven~~]] - For noting '''shared''' ~~Havens. Everyone within the same '''group''' used on the template will be automatically tallied with the~~ [[~~:Template:Show~~ Haven]].	+	* [[:Template:Haven]] and [[:Template:Sanctum]] - For noting '''shared''' [[Haven]]s and [[Sanctum]]s. Everyone within the same '''group''' used on the template will be automatically tallied with the [[:Template:Show Haven]] or [[:Template:Show Sanctum]].
-	* [[~~:Template:Lived_In]] - For noting prior residence in another city. This is useful for being able to locate potential ties with other characters.~~	+
-	* [[:Template:Sanctum]] ~~- For noting '''shared''' Sanctums~~. Everyone within the same '''group''' used on the template will be automatically tallied with the [[:Template:Show Sanctum]].	+
	* [[Help:Quotes]] - A tutorial to setting up the sub-page for your character to show Quotes and Status.		* [[Help:Quotes]] - A tutorial to setting up the sub-page for your character to show Quotes and Status.


	{{Help}}[[Category:Help\|{{PAGENAME}}]]		{{Help}}[[Category:Help\|{{PAGENAME}}]]

West at 05:14, 25 April 2016

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	* The '''Quote''' box allows for a chance to add in some snappy catchphrase or idiom suitable to your character. It's not mandatory, but it can be both fun and useful.		* The '''Quote''' box allows for a chance to add in some snappy catchphrase or idiom suitable to your character. It's not mandatory, but it can be both fun and useful.

-	* ~~'''For [[Mage]]''', the~~ '''Scene boxes''' ~~will need to be updated frequently~~. ~~As there is a maximum number of scenes allowed for your character to be in at any one time there's a Scene~~ Tracker ~~on the Wiki so both Players~~ and ~~ST's can monitor who is doing what. These Scene boxes (as shown at Annotation 5 on the image to the right) can be filled in. They enter data automatically into the~~ [[~~SceneTracker~~]] ~~for you~~. ~~So please don't forget to update them once your character enters or leaves a scene!~~	+	* The '''Scene boxes''' are no longer used. They have been replaced with [[Help:Tracker\|Tracker]] and [[Help:Power Icons\|Power Icons]].

	[[Image:Gloria_scene_boxes_5.jpeg\|thumb\|right\|Editing]]		[[Image:Gloria_scene_boxes_5.jpeg\|thumb\|right\|Editing]]

West at 19:04, 10 April 2016

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	* The '''Quote''' box allows for a chance to add in some snappy catchphrase or idiom suitable to your character. It's not mandatory, but it can be both fun and useful.		* The '''Quote''' box allows for a chance to add in some snappy catchphrase or idiom suitable to your character. It's not mandatory, but it can be both fun and useful.

-	* ~~The~~ '''Scene boxes''' will need to be updated frequently. As there is a maximum number of scenes allowed for your character to be in at any one time there's a Scene Tracker on the Wiki so both Players and ST's can monitor who is doing what. These Scene boxes (as shown at Annotation 5 on the image to the right) can be filled in. They enter data automatically into the [[SceneTracker]] for you. So please don't forget to update them once your character enters or leaves a scene!	+	* '''For [[Mage]]''', the '''Scene boxes''' will need to be updated frequently. As there is a maximum number of scenes allowed for your character to be in at any one time there's a Scene Tracker on the Wiki so both Players and ST's can monitor who is doing what. These Scene boxes (as shown at Annotation 5 on the image to the right) can be filled in. They enter data automatically into the [[SceneTracker]] for you. So please don't forget to update them once your character enters or leaves a scene!

	[[Image:Gloria_scene_boxes_5.jpeg\|thumb\|right\|Editing]]		[[Image:Gloria_scene_boxes_5.jpeg\|thumb\|right\|Editing]]

West at 23:36, 20 March 2016

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	[[Image:formselection.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Select Form]]		[[Image:formselection.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Select Form]]
	* On the Wiki page you should see at the left hand side a set of venue menus. Selecting the appropriate venue opens up wider menu options. For this example we'll be creating a Vampire Wiki page. So, to do likewise, click on the menu title at annotation 2 - this opens the wider Vampire menu options and then at select the option as per annotation 3 to open and activate the next page with the fields for adding and editing a new Vampire character.		* On the Wiki page you should see at the left hand side a set of venue menus. Selecting the appropriate venue opens up wider menu options. For this example we'll be creating a Vampire Wiki page. So, to do likewise, click on the menu title at annotation 2 - this opens the wider Vampire menu options and then at select the option as per annotation 3 to open and activate the next page with the fields for adding and editing a new Vampire character.
-	* Enter the name of your Vampire (or Mage, etc) character into the editable field located at annotation 4 and then click the grey button to the right of the editable field. Doing so takes us to the actual character page for entering in stats, etc and the more detailed Editing.	+	* Enter the name of your Vampire (or Mage, etc) character into the editable field located at annotation 4 and then click the grey button to the right of the editable field. Doing so takes us to the actual character page for entering in stats, etc and the more detailed Editing. For this example we'll be creating a page for a long forgotten superhero from 1941 - Gloria Travers!
-	~~:: ''~~For this example we'll be creating a page for a long forgotten superhero from 1941 - Gloria Travers ~~aka Ranger Girl~~!''	+	:: Please only enter a first and last name '''or''' a nickname -- not both. Ex: '''Bruce Wayne''' or '''Batman''', not '''Bruce "Batman" Wayne'''. Please do not use any special characters such as quotes, etc. '''This name will be the title of your page.''' It should also match your character account on the forum.

West at 04:40, 10 March 2016

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	* [[:Template:Lived_In]] - For noting prior residence in another city. This is useful for being able to locate potential ties with other characters.		* [[:Template:Lived_In]] - For noting prior residence in another city. This is useful for being able to locate potential ties with other characters.
	* [[:Template:Sanctum]] - For noting '''shared''' Sanctums. Everyone within the same '''group''' used on the template will be automatically tallied with the [[:Template:Show Sanctum]].		* [[:Template:Sanctum]] - For noting '''shared''' Sanctums. Everyone within the same '''group''' used on the template will be automatically tallied with the [[:Template:Show Sanctum]].
		+	* [[Help:Quotes]] - A tutorial to setting up the sub-page for your character to show Quotes and Status.


	{{Help}}[[Category:Help\|{{PAGENAME}}]]		{{Help}}[[Category:Help\|{{PAGENAME}}]]

West at 04:29, 10 March 2016

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-	~~==Creating a Character Wiki Page==~~
	[[Image:charpagestepone.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Wiki Link]]		[[Image:charpagestepone.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Wiki Link]]

West at 04:28, 10 March 2016

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	'''Only once the character has been approved should you advance to these next steps'''.		'''Only once the character has been approved should you advance to these next steps'''.

-	===~~Accessing Form and Creating Page~~===	+	===Creation===
	* '''Logging In''': You must be logged in to the main forum via the usual Forum log-in route.		* '''Logging In''': You must be logged in to the main forum via the usual Forum log-in route.
	[[Image:wikihome.png\|thumb\|right\|Wiki Home]]		[[Image:wikihome.png\|thumb\|right\|Wiki Home]]
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-	===Editing ~~the Character Page~~===	+	===Editing===
	[[Image:editcharacter.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Editing]]		[[Image:editcharacter.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Editing]]
	* As we see on this un-annotated page, we've begun to enter in some essential information about Gloria into the pro-forma. Pull down menus help make it easy to complete!		* As we see on this un-annotated page, we've begun to enter in some essential information about Gloria into the pro-forma. Pull down menus help make it easy to complete!
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	* The '''History''' area is for expanding on your character (including a full length description of appearance). The Wiki is a place to share information in a way that should hopefully avoid meta-gaming. If you want to share secrets about your character you can do so. But the History area is typically for information that's not freely offered or openly known to other characters in the city. This is an area for players to share with other players.		* The '''History''' area is for expanding on your character (including a full length description of appearance). The Wiki is a place to share information in a way that should hopefully avoid meta-gaming. If you want to share secrets about your character you can do so. But the History area is typically for information that's not freely offered or openly known to other characters in the city. This is an area for players to share with other players.

-	===~~Adding The Character's Avatar~~===	+	===Avatars===

	* As you may have seen, there is a list of [[Avatars]] currently in use and those permanently retired from use too. Selecting the right Avatar is for many players one of the most crucial steps in character design.		* As you may have seen, there is a list of [[Avatars]] currently in use and those permanently retired from use too. Selecting the right Avatar is for many players one of the most crucial steps in character design.
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	[[Image:Fullversion.jpeg\|thumb\|center\|Editing]]		[[Image:Fullversion.jpeg\|thumb\|center\|Editing]]
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		+	===Advanced===
		+	There are several templates that can be used to further customize your character page. Instructions are on each of the template's pages.
		+	* [[:Template:Has_Merit]] - For noting particular Merits. Used commonly for [[Allies]], [[Status]] and [[Striking Looks]].
		+	* [[:Template:Haven]] - For noting '''shared''' Havens. Everyone within the same '''group''' used on the template will be automatically tallied with the [[:Template:Show Haven]].
		+	* [[:Template:Lived_In]] - For noting prior residence in another city. This is useful for being able to locate potential ties with other characters.
		+	* [[:Template:Sanctum]] - For noting '''shared''' Sanctums. Everyone within the same '''group''' used on the template will be automatically tallied with the [[:Template:Show Sanctum]].
		+

	{{Help}}[[Category:Help\|{{PAGENAME}}]]		{{Help}}[[Category:Help\|{{PAGENAME}}]]

Chrisie: /* Adding The Character's Avatar */

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Adding The Character's Avatar

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	:: ...and, ''hey presto!'' Your Avatar image is now entered into the Wiki and automatically seeded across other relevant Wiki Pages for you.		:: ...and, ''hey presto!'' Your Avatar image is now entered into the Wiki and automatically seeded across other relevant Wiki Pages for you.

		+	* Hopefully, all this should come neatly together and look something like this...
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		+	[[Image:Fullversion.jpeg\|thumb\|center\|Editing]]

	{{Help}}[[Category:Help\|{{PAGENAME}}]]		{{Help}}[[Category:Help\|{{PAGENAME}}]]

Chrisie: /* Editing the Character Page */

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Editing the Character Page

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	:: ''For Gloria it made sense that she'd be vivacious. She's from the 1940's and was a Forces pin-up.''		:: ''For Gloria it made sense that she'd be vivacious. She's from the 1940's and was a Forces pin-up.''
	:: '''Note''': Both of these should be 1 or 2 descriptive words, '''not a full description'''.		:: '''Note''': Both of these should be 1 or 2 descriptive words, '''not a full description'''.
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		+	* The '''Quote''' box allows for a chance to add in some snappy catchphrase or idiom suitable to your character. It's not mandatory, but it can be both fun and useful.

	* The '''Scene boxes''' will need to be updated frequently. As there is a maximum number of scenes allowed for your character to be in at any one time there's a Scene Tracker on the Wiki so both Players and ST's can monitor who is doing what. These Scene boxes (as shown at Annotation 5 on the image to the right) can be filled in. They enter data automatically into the [[SceneTracker]] for you. So please don't forget to update them once your character enters or leaves a scene!		* The '''Scene boxes''' will need to be updated frequently. As there is a maximum number of scenes allowed for your character to be in at any one time there's a Scene Tracker on the Wiki so both Players and ST's can monitor who is doing what. These Scene boxes (as shown at Annotation 5 on the image to the right) can be filled in. They enter data automatically into the [[SceneTracker]] for you. So please don't forget to update them once your character enters or leaves a scene!

West: Text replace - "Category:Help" to "{{PAGENAME}}"

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-	{{Help}}[[Category:Help]]	+	{{Help}}[[Category:Help\|{{PAGENAME}}]]