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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.
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Detailed information is also given about the [[TWC]] forums.
 
Detailed information is also given about the [[TWC]] forums.
  
Anyone (with an account) can edit existing pages on the TWC Wiki, add new pages and add or amend categories.
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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].
The success of the Wiki depends on as many people as possible lending a hand to add content and refine the existing articles.  
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==TWC Wiki Team==
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The '''TWC Wiki Team''' is the branch of [[Content Staff]] responsible for updating and maintaining the '''TWC Wiki'''.
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'''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!'''
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===Wiki Director===
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This Member is tasked with overseeing the [[TWC Wiki]] and answers to the [[Content Staff|Content Hex]].
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If you're interested in helping out, or have any questions, please contact the current Wiki Director: {{WikiDirector}}
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View the list of former Wiki Directors below:
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{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed collapse-custom bordered"
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! |<h6>Former Directors</h6>
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Initially the  Wiki Director was a curial position in which directors were elected by the curia.
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*[[Perikles]]: The first Wiki editor.
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*[[Makanyane]]: Next elected Editor but resigned her Citizenship and therefore Editor position before the end of her first term.
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*[[Scorch]]: Served two terms.
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*[[Spiff]]: One term.
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*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=12571 Thanatos]: One term.
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[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.
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*[[Major Darling]]
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*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?64073-karamazovmm Mr. MM]
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*[[Ishan]]
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*[[Tango12345]]
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*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?186921 Aquila Praefortis]
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*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?140816-Shankbot-de-Bodemloze Shankbot de Bodemloze]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?9390 Makanayne]
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===Current Team===
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{{WikiStaffList}}
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::*Currently recruiting more members
  
 
==Editing Advice==
 
==Editing Advice==
Unlike Wikipedia, or other Wiki's, users without an account cannot edit pages. Users must be [[Special:UserLogin|logged in]] in order to edit pages.  If you have a TWC forum account, the name doesn't contain invalid characters, and you have not yet created a wiki account, you can log in using your forum account. This will automatically create a wiki account, which will be separate from the TWC account thereafter. Users must however obey TWC Terms of Service whilst editing the wiki, breaches of the ToS on the Wiki may result in sanctions being applied to the forum users TWC account.
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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.  
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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]]'''.
  
For an on 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.
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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 also the Wikimedia [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing Editing help] link in the left hand side bar.
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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]]'''.
  
Other help pages should be listed in [[Help:Contents| Help Contents]]
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==User Rights==
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''Main Article: [[TWC Wiki:User Rights]]''
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Wikis are managed through a number of user rights that come with the MediaWiki software the wiki uses. The major ones are Bureaucrat and Sysop (administrator). The Hexagon Council + Wiki Director receive both, while a Wiki Team member ''may'' receive administrator as needed. Notable previous Hex, directors and team members may continue to hold their rights. These are ultimately held by highly trusted users and the appropriate staff. Bureaucrat offers the ability to rename users and change any user rights on the wiki, while administrator offers almost everything else including protection, interface changes, blocking and so on. Minor roles such as patroller are typically handed out to wiki team members and consistent editors.
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==Images==
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If you'd like to support the Wiki on the TWC forum by using a Wiki sig bar, these images are available:<br>
  
==Policy Explanation and Discussion Areas==
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[[File:Wiki-sig1.jpg]] - by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?65699 Cedric37]<br>
For general policy and design discussion use the [[TWC_Wiki:Pub| Pub]].
 
  
For policy advice and discussion related to individual project areas see [[TWC_Wiki:Projects_Overview| Project Pages]].
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[[File:Wiki-sig2.png]] - by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?71862 Lifthrasir]<br>
  
==Sysops and Bureaucrats==
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==History of the TWC Wiki==
[[Special:ListUsers/bureaucrat|Bureaucrats]] can promote and demote users (including other bureaucrats).  [[Special:ListUsers/sysop|Sysops]] (a.k.a. wiki admins) can edit protected pages, block users, protect and unprotect pages, delete and undelete pages, and other things in that vein-this is usually reserved for members of the TWC Wiki Team. The [[Wiki Director]], admins, and senior moderators are usually bureaucratsEverything is extensively [[Special:Log|logged]] and easily reversible, so abuse of privileges isn't likely to pose a serious problem.
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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 2006At 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 WikiAfter [[Imb39]] purchased the site that wiki was transferred here to the TWC domain.
  
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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.
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[[Category:Wiki Administration]]
 
[[Category:Wiki Administration]]

Latest revision as of 09:12, 8 June 2023

TWC Wiki banner.png

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.

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 this TWC thread. Other Wiki discussion on the forum can be found here.

TWC Wiki Team

The TWC Wiki Team is the branch of Content Staff 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!

Wiki Director

This Member is tasked with overseeing the TWC Wiki and answers to the Content Hex.

If you're interested in helping out, or have any questions, please contact the current Wiki Director: Dismounted Feudal Knight

View the list of former Wiki Directors below:

Former Directors

Initially the Wiki Director was a curial position in which directors were elected by the curia.

  • Perikles: The first Wiki editor.
  • Makanyane: Next elected Editor but resigned her Citizenship and therefore Editor position before the end of her first term.
  • Scorch: Served two terms.
  • Spiff: One term.
  • Thanatos: One term.

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.

Current Team

Editing Advice

Users must be 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 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 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 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 here, questions may also be asked in that thread. See also the Wikimedia Editing help for general information.

If you are stuck with a specific problem and want to ask other users please use the Help Desk.

User Rights

Main Article: TWC Wiki:User Rights

Wikis are managed through a number of user rights that come with the MediaWiki software the wiki uses. The major ones are Bureaucrat and Sysop (administrator). The Hexagon Council + Wiki Director receive both, while a Wiki Team member may receive administrator as needed. Notable previous Hex, directors and team members may continue to hold their rights. These are ultimately held by highly trusted users and the appropriate staff. Bureaucrat offers the ability to rename users and change any user rights on the wiki, while administrator offers almost everything else including protection, interface changes, blocking and so on. Minor roles such as patroller are typically handed out to wiki team members and consistent editors.

Images

If you'd like to support the Wiki on the TWC forum by using a Wiki sig bar, these images are available:

Wiki-sig1.jpg - by Cedric37

Wiki-sig2.png - by Lifthrasir

History of the TWC Wiki

The idea of TWC hosting a Total War Wiki was first raised by Professor420 in 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 here. The entire Wiki branch was subsequently integrated into the Content Staff, and in 2008 an amendment was passed in which the Wiki Director became a non-elected staff position.


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