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[[File:Wiki.png|thumb|right|The current Pikipedia logo.]] | [[File:Wiki.png|thumb|right|The current Pikipedia logo.]] | ||
'''Pikipedia''' is a wiki all about the {{ps}}, written by fans, for fans. It contains {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles covering a wide range of topics | '''Pikipedia''' is a wiki all about the {{ps}}, written by fans, for fans. It contains {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles covering a [[:Category:Categories|wide range of topics]]. Its name is a portmanteau of "Pikmin" and "Wikipedia". Being a {{w|wiki}}, the site is free to use and edit – anyone can improve articles with the "edit" button at the top of pages, or by suggesting improvements on talk pages. Other ways to get involved with the wiki include creating or participating in topics at the [[Forum:Index|forum]] and chatting in the [https://discord.gg/pBzbnt7 Discord channel]. Pikipedia is hosted by [[User:Porplemontage|Porplemontage]], and [[User:Espyo|Espyo]] is the ''de facto'' editor-in-chief. | ||
== Goal == | == Goal == | ||
The goal of Pikipedia is to provide an extensive and accurate encyclopedia on everything related to the ''Pikmin'' franchise, for new players and veteran players alike. Wherever possible, the information covers a wide range of accessibility levels, from the basic outlines of a subject to the technical aspects of a game's inner workings. The content is aimed at people in all age ranges and skill levels. | The goal of Pikipedia is to provide an extensive and accurate encyclopedia on everything related to the ''Pikmin'' franchise, for new players and veteran players alike. Wherever possible, the information covers a wide range of accessibility levels, from the basic outlines of a subject to the technical aspects of a game's inner workings. The content is aimed at people in all age ranges and skill levels. | ||
Given that Pikipedia is community-driven, pleasing the community is also a large part of the overall goals. While the content on the pages aims to be clear, direct, and professional, several | Given that Pikipedia is community-driven, pleasing the community is also a large part of the overall goals. While the content on the pages aims to be clear, direct, and professional, several features provide tools for community members to relax and interact among themselves. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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== Editing == | == Editing == | ||
Anyone can edit Pikipedia, and doing so is encouraged to make the wiki a better source of ''Pikmin'' information. If you need help with editing, [[Help:Contents|various help pages]] exist, especially the [[Pikipedia:Helping out|Helping out page]] | Anyone can edit Pikipedia, and doing so is encouraged to make the wiki a better source of ''Pikmin'' information. If you need help with editing, [[Help:Contents|various help pages]] exist, especially the [[Pikipedia:Helping out|Helping out page]] and the introduction to [[Help:Editing|editing a wiki]]. It's recommended to read some of the [[Pikipedia:Policies and guidelines|policies and guidelines]] if you want to make some larger edits. Any questions not answered in the help pages can be asked in the [https://discord.gg/pBzbnt7 Discord channel] or [[Forum:Help desk|help desk]]. | ||
== NIWA == | == NIWA == | ||
NIWA, which stands for Nintendo Independent Wiki Alliance, is a family of independent wikis mostly based on [[Nintendo]] franchises. It was created with the purpose of providing a union to wikis that chose to abandon their old wiki farms. For | NIWA, which stands for Nintendo Independent Wiki Alliance, is a family of independent wikis mostly based on [[Nintendo]] franchises. It was created with the purpose of providing a union to wikis that chose to abandon their old wiki farms. For more information about the wikis in the NIWA, see [http://www.niwanetwork.org/ the official website]. A list of NIWA wikis is below. | ||
{{NIWA}} | {{NIWA}} | ||
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Besides [[Special:Gadgets|gadgets]] and [[Special:Version|extensions]], the wiki currently has two plain Javascript scripts installed: | Besides [[Special:Gadgets|gadgets]] and [[Special:Version|extensions]], the wiki currently has two plain Javascript scripts installed: | ||
* '''[[User:Espyo/Pikan|Pikan]]''' – adds a tool above the textbox when editing a page that analyzes the page's code and reports problems. These range from style issues to [[Pikipedia:Policies and guidelines|policy]] problems. | * '''[[User:Espyo/Pikan|Pikan]]''' – adds a tool above the textbox when editing a page that analyzes the page's code and reports problems. These range from style issues to [[Pikipedia:Policies and guidelines|policy]] problems. | ||
* '''[[User:Espyo/PikipediaUpload|PikipediaUpload]]''' – customizes the [[Special:Upload|file upload page]] to make the upload process friendlier and | * '''[[User:Espyo/PikipediaUpload|PikipediaUpload]]''' – customizes the [[Special:Upload|file upload page]] to make the upload process friendlier and make it easier to follow the wiki's file policies. | ||
=== Logo history === | === Logo history === | ||