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Eviand: /* Linking to the Database */

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Linking to the Database

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	You can link an item directly from the database by using a special WikiLink called an external link.		You can link an item directly from the database by using a special WikiLink called an external link.

	In order to find items, please use the following link to directly access the database [https://spiritvale.info/]		In order to find items, please use the following link to directly access the database: [https://spiritvale.info/ https://spiritvale.info/]

	<nowiki>		<nowiki>

Eviand at 03:27, 10 September 2025

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	* [[File:HolyIcon.png\|15px]] [[Elements#Holy\|Holy]]		* [[File:HolyIcon.png\|15px]] [[Elements#Holy\|Holy]]
	* [[File:NeutralIcon.png\|15px]] [[Elements#Neutral\|Neutral]]		* [[File:NeutralIcon.png\|15px]] [[Elements#Neutral\|Neutral]]

			== Linking to the Database ==

			You can link an item directly from the database by using a special WikiLink called an external link.

			In order to find items, please use the following link to directly access the database [https://spiritvale.info/]

			<nowiki>
			[https://www.example.com Example]
			</nowiki>

			Which will then look like this:
			[https://www.example.com Example]

			=== Creating Database Link ===

			# Find the page that you wish to link to, and copy the URL at the top.
			## https://spiritvale.info/equipment/tome-of-the-first-hymn
			# Add the brackets to each side of the URL.
			## <nowiki> [https://spiritvale.info/equipment/tome-of-the-first-hymn]</nowiki>
			# Add a space at the end, and then put in the name of the item.
			## <nowiki> [https://spiritvale.info/equipment/tome-of-the-first-hymn Tome of the First Hymn]</nowiki>

			If done correctly, you will have a like will look and function like this: [https://spiritvale.info/equipment/tome-of-the-first-hymn Tome of the First Hymn]

Eviand: /* Option 2: Edit Source (advanced) */

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Option 2: Edit Source (advanced)

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	\| Role = Melee <br> Poison		\| Role = Melee <br> Poison
	\| Weapons = Dagger		\| Weapons = Dagger
	\| STR = 9 \| AGI = 12 \| VIT = 1		\| STR = 9
	\| INT = 1 \| DEX = 9 \| LUK = 1		\| AGI = 12
			\| VIT = 1
			\| INT = 1
			\| DEX = 9
			\| LUK = 1
	}}		}}
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	* Use <nowiki><br/></nowiki> to add a new line inside a field. This will break up the text, making it look cleaner.		* Use <nowiki><br/></nowiki> to add a new line inside a field. This will break up the text, making it look cleaner.
	* If a link shows red, the page title might be misspelled or missing—double-check.		* If a link shows red, the page title might be misspelled or missing—double-check.


	== Wiki Headers (Sections) ==		== Wiki Headers (Sections) ==

Eviand: /* Naming Conventions */

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Naming Conventions

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	It's important for Wiki management to align with standard naming conventions in order to organize and sort pages into their correct locations.		It's important for Wiki management to align with standard naming conventions in order to organize and sort pages into their correct locations.

	Please make sure that when creating a new guide, always format it as "Guides:~~Example_Name~~". The colon tells the wiki that these pages belong to the Guides namespace, and this is where all guides will be part of as they are created.		Please make sure that when creating a new guide, always format it as "Guides:Example Name". The colon tells the wiki that these pages belong to the Guides namespace, and this is where all guides will be part of as they are created.

	== Understanding the Editor ==		== Understanding the Editor ==

Eviand: /* Templates and What They Do */

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Templates and What They Do

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Eviand: /* Creating the Page */

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Creating the Page

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	* Edit the page where your guide link should live.		* Edit the page where your guide link should live.
	* Under any section, add a bullet using an asterisk (<nowiki>*</nowiki>).		* Under any section, add a bullet using an asterisk (<nowiki>*</nowiki>).
	* Name your guide in the Guides namespace (<nowiki>Guides:~~Your_Guide_Name~~</nowiki>).		* Name your guide in the Guides namespace (<nowiki>Guides:Example Guide Name</nowiki>).
	** Example: <nowiki>Guides:~~Special_Setup_of_Gear~~</nowiki>		** Example: <nowiki>Guides:Example Guide Name</nowiki>
	* Wrap the name in double brackets:		* Wrap the name in double brackets:
	** Example: <nowiki>[[Guides:~~Special_Setup_of_Gear~~]]</nowiki>		** Example: <nowiki>[[Guides:Example Guide Name]]</nowiki>
	* Save the page.		* Save the page.

	The new link will appear in red (a “redlink”): [[Guides:~~Special Setup of Gear~~]]. Click it to start editing the new page.		The new link will appear in red (a “redlink”): [[Guides:Example Guide Name]]. Click it to start editing the new page.

	=== Naming Conventions ===		=== Naming Conventions ===

Eviand: /* Templates and What They Do */

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Templates and What They Do

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	== Templates and What They Do ==		== Templates and What They Do ==
	Templates are reusable page pieces you can drop into any page. They save time by handling the fancy formatting for you—you just fill in the fields.		Templates are reusable page pieces you can drop into any page. They save time by handling the fancy formatting for you—you just fill in the fields.

	~~---~~

	=== Option 1: Visual Editor (recommended) ===		=== Option 1: Visual Editor (recommended) ===

Eviand: /* Templates and What They Do */

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Templates and What They Do

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	== Templates and What They Do ==		== Templates and What They Do ==
	Templates are reusable page ~~components that~~ you ~~“transclude”~~ (~~which is~~ a ~~fancy word for "~~insert ~~directly into~~ a page") ~~into another~~ page. ~~This lets~~ you ~~reuse complex formatting with simple parameters~~.		Templates are reusable page pieces you can drop into any page. They save time by handling the fancy formatting for you—you just fill in the fields.

			---

			=== Option 1: Visual Editor (recommended) ===
			Use this if you prefer forms and buttons.

			[[File:Edit Template Example.png\|center\|600px\|alt=Editing a template in Visual Editor]]

			'''To insert a new template'''
			# Click '''Edit''' at the top of the page (not “Edit source”).
			# In the toolbar, choose '''Insert → Template''' (puzzle-piece icon).
			# Search for the template name (for example, '''ClassInfoBox'''), then click '''Add template'''.
			# A form opens with fields, examples, and short descriptions. Fill in what you know.
			# Click '''Insert''' (or '''Apply changes'''), then '''Publish changes'''.

			'''To edit an existing template on the page'''
			# In Visual Editor, {{lc:first letter\|double-click}} the template table/box, or click the small '''Edit''' button on it.
			# Update any fields you want. (Tip: use '''Hide unused''' to keep the list short.)
			# Click '''Apply changes''', then '''Publish changes'''.

			You can leave fields blank—most templates hide empty info automatically.

			---

			=== Option 2: Edit Source (advanced) ===
			Use this if you like wikitext.

	A basic insert looks like this:		A basic insert looks like this:
	<nowiki>{{Example Insert		<nowiki>
			{{Example Insert
	\| Example Parameter = Example Value		\| Example Parameter = Example Value
	}} </nowiki>		}}
			</nowiki>

	~~This will check for a template page called "Example Insert", and then you can fill in all the values.~~ When you ~~"Save changes"~~ the ~~insert transforms~~ into the template~~, and automatically fills out all~~ the ~~empty fields~~.		When you save, the wiki turns that block into the styled template.
			You can switch between editors any time:
			* In Visual Editor: menu (⋯) → '''Switch to source editing'''
			* In Source Editor: use the “Switch to visual editing” button (if available) or click the normal '''Edit''' tab next time.

	~~It allows the creation of fancy tables like this, without any programming skills.~~		'''Example (source)'''
			<nowiki>
	Example:		{{ClassInfoBox
			\| Role = Melee <br> Poison
	<nowiki>{{ClassInfoBox
	\| Role = Melee <br> Poison
	\| Weapons = Dagger		\| Weapons = Dagger
	\| STR = 9		\| STR = 9 \| AGI = 12 \| VIT = 1
	\| AGI = 12		\| INT = 1 \| DEX = 9 \| LUK = 1
	\| VIT = 1
	\| INT = 1
	\| DEX = 9
	\| LUK = 1
	}}		}}
	</nowiki>		</nowiki>
	→
			'''Result'''
	{{ClassInfoBox		{{ClassInfoBox
	\| Role = Melee <br> Poison		\| Role = Melee <br> Poison
	\| Weapons = Dagger		\| Weapons = Dagger
	\| STR = 9		\| STR = 9 \| AGI = 12 \| VIT = 1
	\| AGI = 12		\| INT = 1 \| DEX = 9 \| LUK = 1
	\| VIT = 1
	\| INT = 1
	\| DEX = 9
	\| LUK = 1
	}}		}}

			'''Tips'''
			* Spell item/map names exactly to help auto-links work.
	~~You can also use the normal edit function~~ to ~~directly edit~~ a ~~table~~. ~~Simply doubleclick on any inserted template~~, ~~and a popup box will show up that will let you enter in all~~ the ~~individual fields:~~		* Use <nowiki><br/></nowiki> to add a new line inside a field.
			* If a link shows red, the page title might be misspelled or missing—double-check.
	~~[[File:Edit Template Example~~.~~png\|250px]]~~

	== Wiki Headers (Sections) ==		== Wiki Headers (Sections) ==

Eviand at 04:13, 5 September 2025

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