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'''Pikipedia''' is a wiki for | '''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/msMKc3G Discord channel]. Pikipedia is hosted by [[User:Porplemontage|Porplemontage]], and [[User:Espyo|Espyo]] is the ''de facto'' editor-in-chief. | ||
Pikipedia is | == 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. | |||
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 == | |||
Pikipedia was created on {{date|3|December|2005}} by [[User:Dark Lord Revan|Dark Lord Revan]] at {{w|Fandom (website)|Wikia}} (now called Fandom). It slowly grew over the years, becoming a popular website on the franchise. However, in October of 2010, a major global website layout change was enforced onto all Wikia wikis, and this change was received poorly by most editors. Some wikis moved to independent domains, such as most of [[#NIWA|NIWA]]. The Pikmin Wiki followed suit, and became independent at pikminwiki.com on {{date|14|September|2010}}. This move occurred through users of Pikcanon-NOT, the fanon wiki now known as [[fanon:|Pikmin Fanon]], who made an offer to Pikipedia to move to their new domain as well. All the information was moved to Pikipedia, but the old wiki still remained on Wikia, being renamed to Pikmin Wiki a year after. | |||
During the period after the split, Pikipedia continued to develop, while the Pikmin Wiki on Wikia became devoid of action and outdated, but still remained on top of most search results. When {{p3}} was announced, however, the old wiki received most of the attention from the influx of new editors, while existing editors were mainly still using Pikipedia. By 2012, two barebones wikis existed: Pikipedia, which had quality content and information, but was lacking in ''Pikmin 3'' info due to having so few editors, and the Pikmin Wiki on Wikia, which had more ''Pikmin 3'' content, but was lacking in quality and accuracy. The different editorial styles of the two wikis contributed to a sense of division between them. | |||
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In July of 2014, users of the Pikmin Wiki on Wikia approached Pikipedia, in an attempt to discuss the future of both wikis. After [[User:Espyo/Pikmin Wiki conversation|exchanging ideas]], both parties came to the conclusion that it would be in everybody's best interest if the wikis combined at the Pikipedia site, leaving Wikia behind once again. A merging process took place where information on the wikis was combined, and when that was done, the community was once again united. While the old Pikmin Wiki still exists at Fandom (Wikia's most recent name), it is mostly abandoned, and should be ignored. | |||
Since the merge, Pikipedia has continued to develop remarkably. There has been a greater coverage of technical information and topics outside of the main ''Pikmin'' games, and information on {{hp}} and {{p3d}} has been successfully documented. The wiki celebrated its tenth anniversary as an independent site on {{date|14|September|2020}} with a new visual theme. | |||
On July 15th, 2023, Pikipedia and the [[#Italian wiki|Italian Pikipedia wiki]] partnered up. | |||
== | == 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]] 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/msMKc3G Discord channel] or [[Forum:Help desk|help desk]]. | |||
== 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 more information about the wikis in the NIWA, see [http://www.niwanetwork.org/ the official website]. A list of NIWA wikis is below. | |||
{{NIWA}} | |||
== | == Other information == | ||
=== Scripts === | |||
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/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 === | ||
The following is a listing of Pikipedia's logos, sorted by creation date, most current to oldest. | The following is a listing of Pikipedia's logos, sorted by creation date, most current to oldest. | ||
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=== Italian wiki === | |||
As mentioned above, Pikipedia is partnered with the [https://www.pikminitalia.it Italian wiki]. What this means is that if you're reading an article here, and it has been set up accordingly, you will be able to find a link directly to the Italian Pikipedia's version of the page. Likewise, while browsing the Italian wiki, you should find a link to the same subject on the English wiki. | |||
On desktop, you can find it under the left sidebar's "In other languages" section. On mobile, there should be a "文A" button at the top of the article, or a "Aあ" button if you're using the Timeless skin. | |||
[[Category:Pikipedia]] | [[Category:Pikipedia]] | ||