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This page should clarify any doubts, confusions or misconceptions. If you wish to ask a new question about this wiki or a general wiki question, create a page at the [[forum:help desk|help desk]] and we will try to answer it. For information on how to edit pages, see [[Help:Editing]]; or if you just want to know what you can do, take a look at [[Pikipedia:Helping out|this page]].
First off, welcome to [[Pikipedia]]! We hope you will enjoy editing here. This page should clarify any doubts, confusions or misconceptions. If you wish to ask a new question about this wiki or a general wiki question, create a page at the [[forum:help desk|Help desk]] and we will try to answer it. For information on how to edit pages, see [[Help:Editing]]; or if you just want to know what you can do, take a look at our [[pikipedia:current projects|ongoing projects]].


==Signatures==
==Signatures==
===How do I sign my name at the end of my posts?===
===How do I sign my name at the end of my posts?===
To sign your name at the end of your posts, you type four tildes.
To sign your name, you type four tildes.


*Example: <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> for [[User:Espyo]], produces — '''{''[[User:Espyo|Espyo]]''<sup>[[User talk:Espyo|T]]</sup>}''' 08:00, 19 May 2012 (EDT)
*Example: <code><nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></code> for [[User:Espyo]], produces "— '''{''[[User:Espyo|Espyo]]''<sup>[[User talk:Espyo|T]]</sup>}''' 08:00, 19 May 2012 (EDT)"


===How do I make a totally nifty custom signature?===
===How do I make a nifty custom signature?===
To make a custom signature, first make a subpage to your userpage (see below if you don't know how) called '''User:(your username)/sig'''. On that page, add a link to your userpage, and edit your username as you want it to appear in your signature, maybe adding colour, a picture or a link to your talk page.
To make a custom signature, first make a subpage to your userpage (see below if you don't know how) called '''User:(your username)/sig'''. On that page, add a link to your userpage, and edit your username as you want it to appear in your signature, maybe adding color, a picture, or a link to your talk page.


After you fixed up your custom sig to your liking, you now (quite obviously) want to display it. To do so, save your creation, then go to your preferences screen in the upper right hand corner. In the "Nickname" field (right under your email address), add '''<nowiki>{{SUBST:User:(your username)/sig}}</nowiki>''', make sure that "Custom signature" is checked, and save. Now when you sign your name, your sig should be replaced by your custom sig.
After you fixed up your custom sig to your liking, you now (quite obviously) want to display it. To do so, save your creation, then go to your preferences screen in the upper right hand corner. In the "Nickname" field (right under your email address), add <code><nowiki>{{SUBST:User:(your username)/sig}}</nowiki></code>, make sure that "Custom signature" is checked, and save. Now when you sign your name, your sig should be replaced by your custom sig.


*Example: Take a look at [[User:Espyo/sig]] for an example of code to use. There are other custom sigs out there, but I don't want to link to them without permission. If you find one you like, you can take a look at the source by adding "/sig" at the end of the user in question's userpage.
*Example: Take a look at [[User:Greenpickle/sig]] for an example of code to use. There are other custom sigs out there, but it's best to not link to them without permission. If you find one you like, you can take a look at the source by adding "/sig" at the end of the user in question's userpage.


==Userpages==
==Userpages==
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===How do I make a subpage for my userpage?===
===How do I make a subpage for my userpage?===
To make a subpage for your userpage, add a slash after your username in the address (URL), then type the name of the page you want to create. You can also preview a link to the page by editing any other page, then click on that to go there.
To make a subpage for your userpage, add a slash after your username in the address (URL), then type the name of the page you want to create. You can also preview a link to the page by editing any other page, then click on that to go there.


*Example: Say I wanted to create a user subpage called sig. On my userpage, I would type: '''<nowiki>[[User:Goolix/sig]]</nowiki>''', then preview the page. Once the page is previewed, I would click on the link I just created and edit it.
*Example: Say that [[User:Goolix|Goolix]] wanted to create a user subpage called sig. On their userpage, they would type: '''<nowiki>[[User:Goolix/sig]]</nowiki>''', then preview the page. Once the page is previewed, they would click on the link they just created and edit it.


==How do I make a userbox?==
==How do I make a userbox?==
A '''userbox''' is a small, usually coloured box that users place on their user pages to give information about themselves. They tend to concern the preferences or habits of a user. Current [[Pikipedia:about|Pikipedia]] userboxes are found at [[:Category:Pikipedia userboxes]].
A '''userbox''' is a small, usually colored box that users place on their user pages to give information about themselves. They tend to concern the preferences or habits of a user. Current [[Pikipedia:About|Pikipedia]] userboxes are found at [[:Category:Pikipedia userboxes]].


To create a custom userbox, there are a number of options:
To create a custom userbox, there are a number of options:
*'''Use code from an existing userbox.''' This involves editing another userbox on the wiki to copy its code, then changing it to suit your needs. This should be saved as a subpage to your userpage (see [[Help:FAQ#How do I make a subpage for my userpage?|Help:FAQ]]).
*'''Use code from an existing userbox.''' This involves editing another userbox on the wiki to copy its code, then changing it to suit your needs. This should be saved as a subpage to your userpage (see [[#How do I make a subpage for my userpage?|above]]).
*'''Use ''Template:Userbox''.''' Follow the documentation found at [[Template:Userbox]] to create a simple userbox.
*'''Use ''Template:Userbox''.''' Follow the documentation found at [[Template:Userbox]] to create a simple userbox.
*Otherwise, if you have knowledge of MediaWiki [[Help:Editing#Tables|tables]] and CSS styles, '''create a userbox from scratch'''.  These are the two basic elements used in userboxes, and are all that is needed.
*Otherwise, if you have knowledge of MediaWiki [[Help:Editing#Tables|tables]] and CSS styles, '''create a userbox from scratch'''.  These are the two basic elements used in userboxes, and are all that is needed.


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===Towers===
===Towers===
Userboxes are most often arranged into columns, or "towers", on user pages, especially when there are quite a few to display. This can be achieved with the following code (change ''float: right'' to ''float: left'' if preferred):
Userboxes are most often arranged into columns, or "towers", on user pages, especially when there are quite a few to display. This can be achieved with the following code (change ''float: right'' to ''float: left'' if preferred):
<pre>{|style="border-spacing: 10px; float: right;"
<pre>
{|style="border-spacing: 10px; float: right;"
|-
|-
| The first userbox goes here
| The first userbox goes here
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|-
|-
| And so on
| And so on
|}</pre>
|}
</pre>


This is a simple MediaWiki [[Help:Editing#Tables|table]], so it can be given styles and classes like any other table.
This is a simple MediaWiki [[Help:Editing#Tables|table]], so it can be given styles and classes like any other table.
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==What is this PAL and NTSC?==
{{main|Region}}
PAL and NTSC are the two different versions of the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]]. In themselves, PAL and NTSC refer to the television coding systems the game must display in, and so games must be altered to be compatible with consoles in the same region. During this localization process, other changes and fixes are also made, forming the two known different versions of the game. PAL games are generally distributed in Europe and Australia, while NTSC ones are found in Japan and America.


==How do I make an image gallery?==
==How do I make an image gallery?==
To make an image gallery, you would use the '''<nowiki><gallery></nowiki>''' tag, then list the images (one on each line) that you want to display.
To make an image gallery, you would use the <code><nowiki><gallery></nowiki></code> tag, then list the images (one on each line) that you want to display.


*Example (Bulborb):
*Example (Bulborb):
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<pre><nowiki>
<pre><nowiki>
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:NPC Red Bulborb.jpg|A [[Red Bulborb]].
File:NPC Red Bulborb.jpg|A [[Red Bulborb]].
Image:Hairybulborb.jpg|A [[Hairy Bulborb]].
File:Hairybulborb.jpg|A [[Hairy Bulborb]].
Image:Orangebulborb.jpg|An [[Orange Bulborb]].
File:Orangebulborb.jpg|An [[Orange Bulborb]].
</gallery>
</gallery>
</nowiki></pre>
</nowiki></pre>
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Turns into this:
Turns into this:
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:NPC Red Bulborb.jpg|A [[Red Bulborb]].
File:NPC Red Bulborb.jpg|A [[Red Bulborb]].
Image:Hairybulborb.jpg|A [[Hairy Bulborb]].
File:Hairybulborb.jpg|A [[Hairy Bulborb]].
Image:Orangebulborb.jpg|An [[Orange Bulborb]].
File:Orangebulborb.jpg|An [[Orange Bulborb]].
</gallery>
</gallery>
==What is this NTSC and PAL?==
{{main|Region}}
NTSC and PAL are the two different versions of the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]]. In themselves, NTSC and PAL refer to the television coding systems the game must display in, and so games must be altered to be compatible with consoles in the same region. During this localization process, other changes and fixes are also made, forming the two known different versions of the game. PAL games are generally distributed in Europe and Australia, while NTSC ones are found in Japan and America. On the wiki, avoid using the terms "PAL" and "NTSC". Instead, use "US" and "European".
==Can I type "Pikmin" with a lowercase p?==
No. Every time you type Pikmin, always do it with an uppercase P. This is the official spelling. You can read more [[Pikmin family#Naming|here]].


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