About Contributing

Introduction

• Thank you for your interest in contributing to our wiki.
• This page was written for an older version of the Wiki. It will be updated in time, but the rough sketch still applies!

Guidelines for Contributions

• Content should be related to Final Fantasy XIV.
• Contributions should be accurate, well-researched, and well-structured.
• Respect copyright laws and provide proper attribution for any borrowed content.
• Maintain a neutral point of view and avoid inserting personal opinions into articles.

How to Contribute

• Adding New Content:
  • To create new articles, log in and click the "New Page" button, indicated by a square filled with lines and a plus sign in the bottom right corner.
  • Select the language of the article via the dropdown menu in front of the path.
  • Choose a folder from the list and name your file appropriately. You may create a new folder by typing it in manually.
  • After selecting, choose your preferred editor. Most users will find the Visual Editor, which resembles editing in Microsoft Word, to be the most intuitive. Other editors like Markdown are also available.
  • Remember to save your progress frequently by clicking the "Save" button in the top right corner of the editor.
• Translating Existing Content:
  • Our wiki supports articles in multiple languages. You can add a language by creating an article under the same path but changing the "Local" in front of the path within the page editing window. The wiki supports all languages supported by the main game itself.
• Editing Existing Content:
  • Click the pen icon in the bottom right corner of every article to access the editor in which the page was initially created. While this can be changed, only moderators have this ability.
  • Changes made during editing are documented, including the time and contributor.
  • If you encounter an article created in an unusual way that you don't understand, reach out to a moderator for assistance.
• Uploading Media:
  • You may upload media wherever appropriate, but please organize all media in a folder titled after your article to avoid confusion.
  • Media not connected to an article may be deleted by the wiki. Ensure all media is linked in articles and named appropriately.
• Providing Citations:
  • When quoting external sources, copy the entire context to avoid dead links.
  • Always credit original authors for content or inspiration from elsewhere.
  • Citations can be made in any appropriate fashion, though the classical footnote¹ style is preferred.

Editing Etiquette

• Be respectful when editing or discussing content with other contributors.
• Use edit summaries to explain changes and facilitate collaboration.
• Discuss major changes or disputes on our Discord rather than engaging in edit wars.

The Review Process

• All articles are visible in the "Browse" view of the navigation bar.
• The main menu view of the navigation bar offers a curated list of articles.
  • If you believe your article should be featured in the main menu, please reach out to the moderators.
• Seek feedback from the community if unsure about edits. Write comments or ask on the Discord.
• Contact administrators or moderators for assistance.

Thank You!

• Reach out if you have any questions or need assistance.

[1] This is an example of a citation.