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===So You're Making a PC===
 
===So You're Making a PC===
* The default character page will load with the "Character Template", which includes numerous pieces of information for you to enter.
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* The default character page will load with the "Character Template", which includes numerous pieces of information for you to enter. '''Additional details on the template fields can be found [[Template:Category|here]].'''
 
* The Character Template is used to populate information throughout the wiki, so '''please keep this template in your wiki'''. If you do not have this template in your character page, your character will now show up throughout the wiki!
 
* The Character Template is used to populate information throughout the wiki, so '''please keep this template in your wiki'''. If you do not have this template in your character page, your character will now show up throughout the wiki!
 
* Please fill out as much information as is relevant to your character.
 
* Please fill out as much information as is relevant to your character.
 
* Please leave any options that do not apply to you blank.
 
* Please leave any options that do not apply to you blank.
 
* Please note that if you choose "Yes" for use-infobox it will populate a box on the right side of your page. Choose "No" if you are using a custom page.
 
* Please note that if you choose "Yes" for use-infobox it will populate a box on the right side of your page. Choose "No" if you are using a custom page.
* Please check your spelling! Some options will populate into [[Categories]] and if it's spelled wrong, your page will not show correctly. See [[Categories]] for proper spelling/format.
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* Please check your spelling! Some options will populate into other parts of the wiki, and if they are spelled wrong, they will not populate correctly.
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* '''Please do not add categories''' unless you are sure your category is not auto-populating. If you need to add a category, see [[Categories]] for proper spelling/format.
 
* Keep NSFW images off of your PC's main page. If you're putting them elsewhere, make sure the link is clearly labeled.
 
* Keep NSFW images off of your PC's main page. If you're putting them elsewhere, make sure the link is clearly labeled.
 
* If you have any questions, ask on the Wiki channel! (addcom wiki=Wiki)
 
* If you have any questions, ask on the Wiki channel! (addcom wiki=Wiki)
 
===Character Template===
 
 
* Below are some clarifications on the information being requested.
 
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<pre>
 
{{Character
 
| use-infobox= Choose "Yes" or "No" if you wish to have the standard infobox
 
| char-page-name= The name of your character page, e.g. "James Smith". This is needed to populate the Characters page.
 
| fullname= Your PC's full name
 
| icon=
 
| portrait= Your PC's picture (and also the sample for the played by list)
 
| muxname= Your in-game handle
 
| played-by= The name of the model you are using for your PC
 
| concept=
 
| occupation=
 
| virtue=
 
| vice=
 
| date-of-birth=
 
| apparent-age=
 
| char-type= PC or NPC
 
| char-status= Potential/Active/Inactive/Dead
 
| template= Changeling/Fae-Touched/Mortal/Psychic/Thaumaturge
 
| seeming=
 
| kith_1=
 
| kith_2=
 
| kith_3=
 
| kith_4= Do you really need four?!
 
| court=
 
| court-position= Your job in the court.
 
| court-influence= This should  be a number, 1-5 per your sheet.
 
| mantle=
 
| freehold=
 
| freehold-position= Your job in the freehold.
 
| freehold-influence= This should  be a number, 1-5 per your sheet.
 
| entitlement=
 
| motley=
 
| keeper=
 
| psy-org= If your psychic is part of an organization...
 
| tradition=
 
| ensorcelled= Yes/No
 
}}
 
</pre>
 
</noinclude>
 

Revision as of 19:53, 10 June 2016

So You're Making a PC

  • The default character page will load with the "Character Template", which includes numerous pieces of information for you to enter. Additional details on the template fields can be found here.
  • The Character Template is used to populate information throughout the wiki, so please keep this template in your wiki. If you do not have this template in your character page, your character will now show up throughout the wiki!
  • Please fill out as much information as is relevant to your character.
  • Please leave any options that do not apply to you blank.
  • Please note that if you choose "Yes" for use-infobox it will populate a box on the right side of your page. Choose "No" if you are using a custom page.
  • Please check your spelling! Some options will populate into other parts of the wiki, and if they are spelled wrong, they will not populate correctly.
  • Please do not add categories unless you are sure your category is not auto-populating. If you need to add a category, see Categories for proper spelling/format.
  • Keep NSFW images off of your PC's main page. If you're putting them elsewhere, make sure the link is clearly labeled.
  • If you have any questions, ask on the Wiki channel! (addcom wiki=Wiki)