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Makanyane: /* TWC Wiki Team */ direct enquiries to discuss the wiki instead of specific staff members

2025-08-23T17:17:52Z

TWC Wiki Team: direct enquiries to discuss the wiki instead of specific staff members

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	The '''TWC Wiki Team''' is the branch of the [[Content Staff]] that is responsible for updating and maintaining the '''TWC Wiki'''.		The '''TWC Wiki Team''' is the branch of the [[Content Staff]] that is responsible for updating and maintaining the '''TWC Wiki'''.

	'''We are always looking for new people to join our team and help-out working on the wiki. If you ~~are~~ interested, ~~then~~ please ~~contact~~ the ~~current~~ Wiki ~~Director listed below or Content Hex who will be more than happy to talk to you about joining the team or answer any questions you might have~~. Previous experience editing a wiki is not required, but if you have some, then that is fantastic!'''		'''We are always looking for new people to join our team and help-out working on the wiki. If you're interested in helping out, or have any questions, please post in the [https://www.twcenter.net/threads/discuss-the-twc-wiki-and-introduction.788480/ Discuss the Wiki thread]. Previous experience editing a wiki is not required, but if you have some, then that is fantastic!'''

	===Wiki Director===		===Wiki Director===
	This forum-member is tasked with overseeing the TWC wiki, and answers to the [[Content Staff\|Content Hex]].		This forum-member is tasked with overseeing the TWC wiki, and answers to the [[Content Staff\|Content Hex]].

	~~If you're interested in helping out, or have any questions, please post in the [https://www.twcenter.net/threads/discuss-the-twc-wiki-and-introduction.788480/ Discuss the Wiki thread].~~

	View the list of former wiki directors below:		View the list of former wiki directors below:

Makanyane: /* Wiki Director */ DFK updated

2025-08-23T16:56:18Z

Wiki Director: DFK updated

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	This forum-member is tasked with overseeing the TWC wiki, and answers to the [[Content Staff\|Content Hex]].		This forum-member is tasked with overseeing the TWC wiki, and answers to the [[Content Staff\|Content Hex]].

	If you're interested in helping out, or have any questions, please ~~contact~~ the ~~current~~ Wiki ~~Director: {{WikiDirector}}~~		If you're interested in helping out, or have any questions, please post in the [https://www.twcenter.net/threads/discuss-the-twc-wiki-and-introduction.788480/ Discuss the Wiki thread].

	View the list of former wiki directors below:		View the list of former wiki directors below:
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	*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?140816-Shankbot-de-Bodemloze Shankbot de Bodemloze]		*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?140816-Shankbot-de-Bodemloze Shankbot de Bodemloze]
	*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?9390 Makanayne]		*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?9390 Makanayne]
			*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?564465 Dismounted Feudal Knight]
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Dismounted Feudal Knight: two t's seems to be a typo and I am restoring the Wiki Director phrasing as that is the title as determined through TWC, but generally positive changes especially to sloppy sentences, thank you

2024-11-14T21:00:12Z

two t's seems to be a typo and I am restoring the Wiki Director phrasing as that is the title as determined through TWC, but generally positive changes especially to sloppy sentences, thank you

Abolish Javascript: /* Wiki Director */

2024-11-14T14:11:10Z

Wiki Director

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	Initially the wiki director was a curial position in which directors were elected by the curia.		Initially, the wiki director was a curial position in which directors were elected by the curia.
	*[[Perikles]]: The first wiki ~~editor~~.		*[[Perikles]]: The first wiki edittor.
	*[[Makanyane]]: ~~Next~~ elected ~~editor~~ but resigned her citizenship and therefore ~~editor~~ position before the end of her first term.		*[[Makanyane]]: The second elected edittor, but she resigned her citizenship and therefore her edittor position before the end of her first term.
	*[[Scorch]]: Served two terms.		*[[Scorch]]: Served two terms.
	*[[Spiff]]: ~~One~~ term.		*[[Spiff]]: Served one term.
	*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=12571 Thanatos]: ~~One~~ term.		*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=12571 Thanatos]: Served one term.

	[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3630159#post3630159 On September 17, 2008] an amendment was passed in which this became a non-elected position since the entire wiki branch had been integrated into the Content Staff.		[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3630159#post3630159 On September 17, 2008] an amendment was passed in which this became a non-elected position since the entire wiki branch had been integrated into the Content Staff.

Abolish Javascript: /* History of the TWC Wiki */

2024-11-14T13:35:06Z

History of the TWC Wiki

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	==History of the TWC Wiki==		==History of the TWC Wiki==
	The idea of TWC hosting a Total War ~~Wiki~~ was first raised by [[Professor420]] in [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?66964-The-TWW-(Total-War-Wiki) this thread] in 2006. At that time the site was owned by [[Ogre]] and integrating a ~~Wiki~~ on the TWC server was not possible. At start-up [[General Sun]] provided a separate hosting arrangement for the ~~Wiki~~. After [[Imb39]] purchased the site that wiki was transferred here to the TWC domain.		The idea of TWC hosting a Total War wiki was first raised by [[Professor420]] in [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?66964-The-TWW-(Total-War-Wiki) this thread] in 2006. At that time, the site was owned by [[Ogre]], and integrating a wiki on the TWC server was not possible. At start-up, [[General Sun]] provided a separate hosting arrangement for the wiki. After [[Imb39]] purchased the site, that wiki was transferred here to the TWC domain.

	Initially, the ~~Wiki Director~~ was a curial position in which directors were elected by the curia, a curial committee was also created which can be viewed in the archives [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?342-TWC-Wiki-Committee here]. The entire ~~Wiki~~ branch was subsequently integrated into the [[Content Staff]], and in 2008 [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3630159#post3630159 an amendment] was passed in which the ~~Wiki Director~~ became a non-elected staff position.		Initially, the wiki-director was a curial position in which directors were elected by the curia, a curial committee was also created which can be viewed in the archives [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?342-TWC-Wiki-Committee here]. The entire wiki branch was subsequently integrated into the [[Content Staff]], and in 2008 [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3630159#post3630159 an amendment] was passed in which the wiki-director became a non-elected staff position.

	{{TWC Info}}		{{TWC Info}}
	[[Category:Wiki Administration]]		[[Category:Wiki Administration]]

Abolish Javascript: /* Editing Advice */

2024-11-14T13:28:20Z

Editing Advice

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	==Editing Advice==		==Editing Advice==
	'''Users must be [[Special:UserLogin\|logged in]] in order to edit pages.''' If you have previously created a wiki account by logging in with your TWC account details, that username and password will still be useable. Unfortunately, that function is not currently available to make new accounts. If you have not yet created a wiki account you will need to log-in to TWC and '''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?796550 request a wiki account here]'''. All forum users are encouraged to have wiki accounts; advantages include viewing preferences and the ability to adjust or contribute to information at any time.		'''Users must be [[Special:UserLogin\|logged-in]] in order to edit pages.''' If you have previously created a wiki account by logging in with your TWC account details, that username and password will still be useable. Unfortunately, that function is not currently available to make new accounts. If you have not yet created a wiki account you will need to log-in to TWC and '''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?796550 request a wiki account here]'''. All forum users are encouraged to have wiki accounts; advantages include viewing preferences and the ability to adjust or contribute to information at any time.

	Users must obey '''[[TWC Official:Terms of Service\|TWC Terms of Service]]''' ~~whilst editing~~ the ~~Wiki~~. Breaches of the ToS on the wiki may result in sanctions being applied to the user's TWC forum account and possible loss of access here. Additionally, users must obey the '''[[TWC Wiki Policy & Guidelines]]'''.		Users must obey the '''[[TWC Official:Terms of Service\|TWC Terms of Service]]''' while editting the wiki. Breaches of the ToS on the wiki may result in sanctions being applied to the user's TWC forum account, and possible loss of access here. Additionally, users must obey the '''[[TWC Wiki Policy & Guidelines]]'''.

	See the side bar link for '''[[TWC Wiki:Help\|Help & ~~editing~~ advice]]''' to find basic editing advice and things to do to help the wiki.		See the side bar link for '''[[TWC Wiki:Help\|Help & editting advice]]''' to find basic editing advice and things to do to help the wiki.

	For a forum guide to editting the wiki, see [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=91358 here], questions may also be asked in that thread. See also the Wikimedia [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing Editing help] for general information.		For a forum guide to editting the wiki, see [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=91358 here], questions may also be asked in that thread. See also the Wikimedia [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing Editing help] for general information.

Abolish Javascript: /* Wiki Director */

2024-11-14T13:23:46Z

Wiki Director

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	===Wiki Director===		===Wiki Director===
	This ~~Member~~ is tasked with overseeing the [[TWC ~~Wiki]]~~ and answers to the [[Content Staff\|Content Hex]].		This forum-member is tasked with overseeing the TWC wiki, and answers to the [[Content Staff\|Content Hex]].

	If you're interested in helping out, or have any questions, please contact the current Wiki Director: {{WikiDirector}}		If you're interested in helping out, or have any questions, please contact the current Wiki Director: {{WikiDirector}}

	View the list of former ~~Wiki Directors~~ below:		View the list of former wiki directors below:

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	Initially the ~~Wiki Director~~ was a curial position in which directors were elected by the curia.		Initially the wiki director was a curial position in which directors were elected by the curia.
	*[[Perikles]]: The first ~~Wiki~~ editor.		*[[Perikles]]: The first wiki editor.
	*[[Makanyane]]: Next elected ~~Editor~~ but resigned her ~~Citizenship~~ and therefore ~~Editor~~ position before the end of her first term.		*[[Makanyane]]: Next elected editor but resigned her citizenship and therefore editor position before the end of her first term.
	*[[Scorch]]: Served two terms.		*[[Scorch]]: Served two terms.
	*[[Spiff]]: One term.		*[[Spiff]]: One term.
	*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=12571 Thanatos]: One term.		*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=12571 Thanatos]: One term.

	[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3630159#post3630159 On September 17, 2008] an amendment was passed in which this became a non-elected position since the entire ~~Wiki~~ branch had been integrated into the Content Staff.		[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3630159#post3630159 On September 17, 2008] an amendment was passed in which this became a non-elected position since the entire wiki branch had been integrated into the Content Staff.
	*[[Major Darling]]		*[[Major Darling]]
	*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?64073-karamazovmm Mr. MM]		*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?64073-karamazovmm Mr. MM]

Abolish Javascript: /* Overview */

2024-11-14T13:19:09Z

Overview

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The TWC Wiki is intended to form a comprehensive evolving reference about the [[Total War]] series of games. It can include any subject relating to the whole TW Community, the series of games, the people, mods and modding. Other topics can also be included for instance articles on history, geography and archaeology which might be useful in modding or understanding the games. Articles relating to useful software, links to other useful sites and reference material would also be suitable.		The TWC Wiki is intended to form a comprehensive evolving reference about the [[Total War]] series of games. It can include any subject relating to the whole TW Community, the series of games, the people, mods and modding. Other topics can also be included for instance articles on history, geography and archaeology which might be useful in modding or understanding the games. Articles relating to useful software, links to other useful sites and reference material would also be suitable.

	Detailed information is also given about the [[TWC]] forums.		Detailed information is also given about the [[TWC]] forums.

	Anyone with a TWC account can contribute to the ~~Wiki~~. Its ~~The~~ success depends on as many people as possible lending a hand to add content and refine the existing articles. To get access on the wiki, please ask for an account on [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?796550-Request-a-Wiki-Account-HERE this TWC thread]. Other ~~Wiki~~ discussion on the forum can be found [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?788480-Discuss-the-TWC-Wiki-here! here].		Anyone with a TWC account can contribute to the wiki. Its success depends upon as many people as possible lending a hand to add content and refine the existing articles. To get access on the wiki, please ask for an account on [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?796550-Request-a-Wiki-Account-HERE this TWC thread]. Other wiki discussion on the forum can be found [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?788480-Discuss-the-TWC-Wiki-here! here].

	==TWC Wiki Team==		==TWC Wiki Team==

Abolish Javascript: /* Images */

2024-11-12T16:50:40Z

Images

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	==Images==		==Images==
	If you'd like to support ~~the Wiki~~ on the TWC forum by using a ~~Wiki~~ sig bar, these images are available:<br>		If you'd like to support this wiki on the TWC forum by using a wiki sig bar, these images are available:<br>

	[[File:Wiki-sig1.jpg]] - by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?65699 Cedric37]<br>		[[File:Wiki-sig1.jpg]] - by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?65699 Cedric37]<br>

Abolish Javascript: /* Editing Advice */

2024-11-12T16:46:56Z

Editing Advice

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	==Editing Advice==		==Editing Advice==
	'''Users must be [[Special:UserLogin\|logged in]] in order to edit pages.''' If you have previously created a wiki account by logging in with your TWC account details, that username and password will still be useable. Unfortunately, that function is not currently available to make new accounts. If you have not yet created a wiki account you will need to log-in to TWC and '''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?796550 request a ~~Wiki~~ account here]'''. All forum users are encouraged to have wiki accounts; advantages include viewing preferences and the ability to adjust or contribute to information at any time.		'''Users must be [[Special:UserLogin\|logged in]] in order to edit pages.''' If you have previously created a wiki account by logging in with your TWC account details, that username and password will still be useable. Unfortunately, that function is not currently available to make new accounts. If you have not yet created a wiki account you will need to log-in to TWC and '''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?796550 request a wiki account here]'''. All forum users are encouraged to have wiki accounts; advantages include viewing preferences and the ability to adjust or contribute to information at any time.

	Users must obey '''[[TWC Official:Terms of Service\|TWC Terms of Service]]''' whilst editing the Wiki. Breaches of the ToS on the ~~Wiki~~ may result in sanctions being applied to the user's TWC forum account and possible loss of access here. Additionally, users must obey the '''[[TWC Wiki Policy & Guidelines]]'''.		Users must obey '''[[TWC Official:Terms of Service\|TWC Terms of Service]]''' whilst editing the Wiki. Breaches of the ToS on the wiki may result in sanctions being applied to the user's TWC forum account and possible loss of access here. Additionally, users must obey the '''[[TWC Wiki Policy & Guidelines]]'''.

	See the side bar link for '''[[TWC Wiki:Help\|Help & editing advice]]''' to find basic editing advice and things to do to help the wiki.		See the side bar link for '''[[TWC Wiki:Help\|Help & editing advice]]''' to find basic editing advice and things to do to help the wiki.

	For a forum guide to ~~editing~~ the ~~Wiki~~ see [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=91358 here], questions may also be asked in that thread. See also the Wikimedia [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing Editing help] for general information.		For a forum guide to editting the wiki, see [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=91358 here], questions may also be asked in that thread. See also the Wikimedia [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing Editing help] for general information.

	If you are stuck with a specific problem and want to ask other users please use the '''[[TWC Wiki:Help Desk\|Help Desk]]'''.		If you are stuck with a specific problem and want to ask other users please use the '''[[TWC Wiki:Help Desk\|Help Desk]]'''.

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	The '''TWC Wiki Team''' is the branch of the [[Content Staff]] that is responsible for updating and maintaining the '''TWC Wiki'''.		The '''TWC Wiki Team''' is the branch of the [[Content Staff]] that is responsible for updating and maintaining the '''TWC Wiki'''.

	'''We are always looking for new people to join our team and help-out working on the wiki. If you are interested, then please contact the current Wiki Director listed below or Content Hex who will be more than happy to talk to you about joining the team or answer any questions you might have. Previous experience ~~editting~~ a wiki is not required, but if you have some, then that is fantastic!'''		'''We are always looking for new people to join our team and help-out working on the wiki. If you are interested, then please contact the current Wiki Director listed below or Content Hex who will be more than happy to talk to you about joining the team or answer any questions you might have. Previous experience editing a wiki is not required, but if you have some, then that is fantastic!'''

	===Wiki Director===		===Wiki Director===
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	'''Users must be [[Special:UserLogin\|logged-in]] in order to edit pages.''' If you have previously created a wiki account by logging in with your TWC account details, that username and password will still be useable. Unfortunately, that function is not currently available to make new accounts. If you have not yet created a wiki account you will need to log-in to TWC and '''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?796550 request a wiki account here]'''. All forum users are encouraged to have wiki accounts; advantages include viewing preferences and the ability to adjust or contribute to information at any time.		'''Users must be [[Special:UserLogin\|logged-in]] in order to edit pages.''' If you have previously created a wiki account by logging in with your TWC account details, that username and password will still be useable. Unfortunately, that function is not currently available to make new accounts. If you have not yet created a wiki account you will need to log-in to TWC and '''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?796550 request a wiki account here]'''. All forum users are encouraged to have wiki accounts; advantages include viewing preferences and the ability to adjust or contribute to information at any time.

	Users must obey the '''[[TWC Official:Terms of Service\|TWC Terms of Service]]''' while ~~editting~~ the wiki. Breaches of the ToS on the wiki may result in sanctions being applied to the user's TWC forum account, and possible loss of access here. Additionally, users must obey the '''[[TWC Wiki Policy & Guidelines]]'''.		Users must obey the '''[[TWC Official:Terms of Service\|TWC Terms of Service]]''' while editing the wiki. Breaches of the ToS on the wiki may result in sanctions being applied to the user's TWC forum account, and possible loss of access here. Additionally, users must obey the '''[[TWC Wiki Policy & Guidelines]]'''.

	See the side bar link for '''[[TWC Wiki:Help\|Help & ~~editting~~ advice]]''' to find basic editing advice and things to do to help the wiki.		See the side bar link for '''[[TWC Wiki:Help\|Help & editing advice]]''' to find basic editing advice and things to do to help the wiki.

	For a forum guide to ~~editting~~ the wiki, see [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=91358 here], questions may also be asked in that thread. See also the Wikimedia [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing Editing help] for general information.		For a forum guide to editing the wiki, see [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=91358 here], questions may also be asked in that thread. See also the Wikimedia [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing Editing help] for general information.

	If you are stuck with a specific problem and want to ask other users please use the '''[[TWC Wiki:Help Desk\|Help Desk]]'''.		If you are stuck with a specific problem and want to ask other users please use the '''[[TWC Wiki:Help Desk\|Help Desk]]'''.
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	The idea of TWC hosting a Total War wiki was first raised by [[Professor420]] in [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?66964-The-TWW-(Total-War-Wiki) this thread] in 2006. At that time, the site was owned by [[Ogre]], and integrating a wiki on the TWC server was not possible. At start-up, [[General Sun]] provided a separate hosting arrangement for the wiki. After [[Imb39]] purchased the site, that wiki was transferred here to the TWC domain.		The idea of TWC hosting a Total War wiki was first raised by [[Professor420]] in [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?66964-The-TWW-(Total-War-Wiki) this thread] in 2006. At that time, the site was owned by [[Ogre]], and integrating a wiki on the TWC server was not possible. At start-up, [[General Sun]] provided a separate hosting arrangement for the wiki. After [[Imb39]] purchased the site, that wiki was transferred here to the TWC domain.

	Initially, the ~~wiki-director~~ was a curial position in which directors were elected by the curia, a curial committee was also created which can be viewed in the archives [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?342-TWC-Wiki-Committee here]. The entire wiki branch was subsequently integrated into the [[Content Staff]], and in 2008 [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3630159#post3630159 an amendment] was passed in which the ~~wiki-director~~ became a non-elected staff position.		Initially, the Wiki Director was a curial position in which directors were elected by the curia, a curial committee was also created which can be viewed in the archives [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?342-TWC-Wiki-Committee here]. The entire wiki branch was subsequently integrated into the [[Content Staff]], and in 2008 [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3630159#post3630159 an amendment] was passed in which the Wiki Director became a non-elected staff position.

	{{TWC Info}}		{{TWC Info}}
	[[Category:Wiki Administration]]		[[Category:Wiki Administration]]