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Anyone can contribute to this wiki granted he has anything to add or has found something to correct here. But be sure to read these simple steps first to be more productive and helpful.
Anyone can contribute to this wiki granted he has anything to add or has found something to correct here. But be sure to read these simple steps to be more productive and helpful.<br />
First of all if you are new to wikis, take your time to check out the '''[[Wikia:Help:Tutorial 1|tutorial]]'''.
First of all if you are new to wikis, take your time to check out this '''[[Wikia:Help:Tutorial 1|tutorial]]'''.


Please check if the game is already present in the database (use search box on the left panel). Each game article may contain more than one game infoboxes for every game revision and region (like page [[Drakan - The Ancients' Gate]] contains 2 infoboxes for PAL and NTSC region). Thus there's no need to create new page for the game of the different region, you'll need to add the new infobox on the current game page. <br />
* Before creating a new game article please verify if the game is already present in the database (use search box on the left panel). Each game article may contain more than one game infobox for every revision and region (like page [[Drakan - The Ancients' Gate]] contains two infoboxes for PAL and NTSC region). Thus there is no need to create new page for the game of the different region, you'll need to add the new infobox on the current game page. <br />
To have all the pages look the same and to improve the edit time each game page source contains an infobox template. It look something like this: <br />
* When creating a new game page name it exactly after the original PS2 title. That will help to avoid any confusion in the future.
 
* To have all the pages look the same and to improve the edit time each game page contains an infobox template. It looks something like this: <br />
<code><pre>
<code><pre>
{{infobox game
{{infobox game
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...
...
</pre></code>
</pre></code>
It's easy to edit such pages as you only have to add the needed values after '''=''' sign. When you're starting the new page it's completely empty so you will need to copy the infobox from any existing page and correct all the values there. The values may be omitted or even erased from the infobox but the latter is not recommended as it may confuse the new user
It's easy to edit such pages as you only have to add the needed values after '''=''' sign. When you're starting the new page it's completely empty so you will need to copy the infobox from any existing page and correct all the values there. Most of the values may be omitted or even erased from the infobox but the latter is not recommended as it may confuse the new users when they won't be able to find the needed variable.<br />
* Before committing the change take your time to look at it by using Preview button. It will reduce the number of errors and will save your time.<br />
 
Welcome to the PCSX2 Wiki and feel yourself at home!

Revision as of 13:31, 18 September 2009

Anyone can contribute to this wiki granted he has anything to add or has found something to correct here. But be sure to read these simple steps to be more productive and helpful.
First of all if you are new to wikis, take your time to check out this tutorial.

  • Before creating a new game article please verify if the game is already present in the database (use search box on the left panel). Each game article may contain more than one game infobox for every revision and region (like page Drakan - The Ancients' Gate contains two infoboxes for PAL and NTSC region). Thus there is no need to create new page for the game of the different region, you'll need to add the new infobox on the current game page.
  • When creating a new game page name it exactly after the original PS2 title. That will help to avoid any confusion in the future.
  • To have all the pages look the same and to improve the edit time each game page contains an infobox template. It looks something like this:
{{infobox game
|region            = PAL
|serial            = SCES 50006
|CRC               = 04F9D87F
|image             = Drakan_-_The_Ancients'_Gates.png
|releasedate       = July 5, 2002
|caption           =
|status            = 2
|linuxstatus       =
|macstatus         =
<!-- Use only once per game -->
|developer         = Surreal Software
|genre             = Action-adventure
...

It's easy to edit such pages as you only have to add the needed values after = sign. When you're starting the new page it's completely empty so you will need to copy the infobox from any existing page and correct all the values there. Most of the values may be omitted or even erased from the infobox but the latter is not recommended as it may confuse the new users when they won't be able to find the needed variable.

  • Before committing the change take your time to look at it by using Preview button. It will reduce the number of errors and will save your time.

Welcome to the PCSX2 Wiki and feel yourself at home!