Guide to contributing to the wiki - Revision history

GreytideSkye: /* Code Diving */ so no header?

2026-07-21T23:51:47Z

Code Diving: so no header?

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	== Code Diving ==		= Code Diving =
	How do I code dive to find an image (or other property)?		How do I code dive to find an image (or other property)?

GreytideSkye: Guide to Code Diving for Images

2026-07-21T23:51:29Z

Guide to Code Diving for Images

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 [[Category:Guides]]
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GreytideSkye: /* Gaining Access */

2026-06-04T22:08:10Z

Gaining Access

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	==Gaining Access==		==Gaining Access==
			Updated 06/04/2026:
			At present time, go to [https://discord.com/channels/1171566433923239977/1172988612703436801/1440810333727096905 #staff-application] and ping the @Head Wiki Maintainer. Don't worry about the full staff application, but be prepared to answer questions like "What pages do you find are lacking, and are wanting to work on?" and how long you've been playing Nova and/or TG, and if you've worked with MediaWiki before (you don't need to have, but it helps).

	Updated 02/13/2025:		Updated 02/13/2025:

GreytideSkye: /* How do I make a sandbox wiki page? */ multi sandbox drifting

2026-06-04T20:56:31Z

How do I make a sandbox wiki page?: multi sandbox drifting

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	===How do I make a sandbox wiki page?===		===How do I make a sandbox wiki page?===
	There's no deep magic, literally just make [[Special:MyPage/Sandbox]], copy the text from the page you want to make edits to, make the changes across however many edits you want, then copy the text over to the main page '''and leave a good summary of the changes in the Edit Summary.'''		There's no deep magic, literally just make [[Special:MyPage/Sandbox]], copy the text from the page you want to make edits to, make the changes across however many edits you want, then copy the text over to the main page '''and leave a good summary of the changes in the Edit Summary.'''

			If you're multitasking and want to have multiple sandboxes, you can make a subpage from that by just making [[Special:MyPage/Sandbox/SomeSubpageName]] .

	===How do I do Chemistry?===		===How do I do Chemistry?===

GreytideSkye: /* How do I do Surgery? */

2025-07-16T23:35:52Z

How do I do Surgery?

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	===How do I do Surgery?===		===How do I do Surgery?===
	See [[Template:SurgeryStep/open_hatch]] and other Template:SurgeryStep ~~to see~~. The surgeries are, in-code, just a series of surgery steps, so I wanted the wiki to mirror that by using Templates of the surgery steps. So yeah.		See [[Template:Surgery]] and [[Template:SurgerySteps]] and also

			see [[Template:SurgeryStep/open_hatch]] and other Template:SurgeryStep pages. The surgeries are, in-code, just a series of surgery steps, so I wanted the wiki to mirror that by using Templates of the surgery steps. So yeah.

	===How do I get permissions to edit a specific page?===		===How do I get permissions to edit a specific page?===

GreytideSkye: /* How do I do Surgery? */

2025-03-23T17:26:53Z

How do I do Surgery?

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	===How do I do Surgery?===		===How do I do Surgery?===
	See [[SurgeryStep/open_hatch]] and other Template:~~SurgerySteps~~ to see. The surgeries are ~~all~~, in-code, a series of surgery steps, so I wanted the wiki to mirror that by using Templates of the surgery steps. So yeah.		See [[Template:SurgeryStep/open_hatch]] and other Template:SurgeryStep to see. The surgeries are, in-code, just a series of surgery steps, so I wanted the wiki to mirror that by using Templates of the surgery steps. So yeah.

	===How do I get permissions to edit a specific page?===		===How do I get permissions to edit a specific page?===

GreytideSkye: /* Wiki Rules */ who rules? I rules.

2025-03-20T02:39:04Z

Wiki Rules: who rules? I rules.

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	* Do not start or partake in edit wars against other contributors (e.g: Going back and forth against another contributor deleting or reverting their edits while they do the same to you)		* Do not start or partake in edit wars against other contributors (e.g: Going back and forth against another contributor deleting or reverting their edits while they do the same to you)
	* Any forms of discrimination against other contributors, people, players or groups will not be tolerated.		* Any forms of discrimination against other contributors, people, players or groups will not be tolerated.
	* Do not make joke pages or upload memes in the form of files.		* Don't break any of the Nova or Community rules.
			** Don't change the Nova or Community rules so that what you do no longer breaks them.
			* Do not make joke pages or upload memes in the form of files. Jokes are fine, sparingly, as long as they add to the lore or page contents.
	* Remain Professional - Jest is fine here or there, but refrain from using "meme lingo" or the like, as it diminishes the servers integrity. (e.g: "Shitcurity", "Tiders")		* Remain Professional - Jest is fine here or there, but refrain from using "meme lingo" or the like, as it diminishes the servers integrity. (e.g: "Shitcurity", "Tiders")
	* Please refrain from putting your own identifying flourishes on posts, (e.g: "John was here" or "Similar to how [Character Name] Does").		* Please refrain from putting your own identifying flourishes on posts, (e.g: "John was here" or "Similar to how [Character Name] Does").
	** This ruling ~~vaugely~~ includes User Pages, please refrain from making your User Page some kind of personal landing page.		** This ruling vaguely includes User Pages, please refrain from making your User Page some kind of personal landing page for anything unrelated to the wiki or your contributions. Showcase of files you've uploaded? Great! Upload unrelated files to show them off? Not so great.
			* Leave moderately informative change logs in the Summary; they can be silly but they ''are publicly visible'' and they should also indicate the gist of what changed.

			=Nova FAQ=
			===How do I make a sandbox wiki page?===
			There's no deep magic, literally just make [[Special:MyPage/Sandbox]], copy the text from the page you want to make edits to, make the changes across however many edits you want, then copy the text over to the main page '''and leave a good summary of the changes in the Edit Summary.'''

			===How do I do Chemistry?===
			See [[Template:RecursiveChem]] for the worst of it. It won't make sense until it makes sense.

			===How do I do Surgery?===
			See [[SurgeryStep/open_hatch]] and other Template:SurgerySteps to see. The surgeries are all, in-code, a series of surgery steps, so I wanted the wiki to mirror that by using Templates of the surgery steps. So yeah.

			===How do I get permissions to edit a specific page?===
			Ask yourself if you genuinely have permission to edit that page. Chances are, it's locked down for a reason. If you have been told you have permission by someone you'd expect to have the authority to tell you so, PM the Head Wiki Maintainer on Discord.

	=The Wiki=		=The Wiki=

GreytideSkye: /* Gaining Access */ kicking doors in and putting my name on splinters which I tape back into a door to facilitate a sequel but nope we're going prequel instead

2025-02-13T22:59:19Z

Gaining Access: kicking doors in and putting my name on splinters which I tape back into a door to facilitate a sequel but nope we're going prequel instead

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	{{Needs revision\|reason=Outdated and rather verbose. Page editing is restricted to the Head Wiki Maintainer (Sysops)\|priority=High}}		{{Needs revision\|reason=Outdated and rather verbose. Page editing is restricted to the Head Wiki Maintainer (Sysops)\|priority=High}}

	{{WIP\|assign=~~kannthus~~}}		{{WIP\|assign=GreytideSkye}}

	=Wiki Rules=		=Wiki Rules=
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	==Gaining Access==		==Gaining Access==
			Updated 02/13/2025:

			At present time, go to #player-staff-chat on the Discord and @Head Wiki Maintainer. Briefly talk about what you thing is wrong with the wiki and what you want to change, and make sure you're friendable. The HWM will have to discord message you to discuss creating an account for you, adding you to the Wiki Contributor role, and setting up a temporary password for you to change immediately.


	Updated 09/06/2024:		Updated 09/06/2024:

Kannthus: testing WIP template

2024-06-25T15:57:19Z

testing WIP template

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	{{Needs revision\|reason=Outdated and rather verbose. Page editing is restricted to the Head Wiki Maintainer (Sysops)\|priority=High}}		{{Needs revision\|reason=Outdated and rather verbose. Page editing is restricted to the Head Wiki Maintainer (Sysops)\|priority=High}}

			{{WIP\|assign=kannthus}}

	=Wiki Rules=		=Wiki Rules=

Kannthus: Minor adjustments to the Contributing Guidelines

2024-06-08T23:16:55Z

Minor adjustments to the Contributing Guidelines

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	Before anything is detailed, explained or discussed in this guide I first want to establish the rules and make them clear before you start contributing to the wiki.<br>		Before anything is detailed, explained or discussed in this guide I first want to establish the rules and make them clear before you start contributing to the wiki.<br>
	The rules are the following:		The rules are the following:
	* Edit in good faith (Do not vandalize or otherwise deface pages. Your wiki account will have its access revoked ~~if you do~~)		* Edit in good faith (Do not vandalize or otherwise deface pages. Your wiki account will have its access revoked and may be escalated outside of the wiki)
	* Do not mention IRL politics or ~~people~~. The wiki is simply not the place for that.		* Do not mention IRL politics, people or organisations. The wiki is simply not the place for that.
	* Do not start or partake in edit wars against other contributors (Going back and forth against another contributor deleting or reverting their edits while they do the same to you)		* Do not start or partake in edit wars against other contributors (e.g: Going back and forth against another contributor deleting or reverting their edits while they do the same to you)
	* ~~Racism and~~ forms of discrimination against other contributors or ~~people~~ will not be tolerated.		* Any forms of discrimination against other contributors, people, players or groups will not be tolerated.
	* Do not make joke pages or upload memes in the form of files.		* Do not make joke pages or upload memes in the form of files.
			* Remain Professional - Jest is fine here or there, but refrain from using "meme lingo" or the like, as it diminishes the servers integrity. (e.g: "Shitcurity", "Tiders")
			* Please refrain from putting your own identifying flourishes on posts, (e.g: "John was here" or "Similar to how [Character Name] Does").
			** This ruling vaugely includes User Pages, please refrain from making your User Page some kind of personal landing page.

	=The Wiki=		=The Wiki=
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	==Gaining Access==		==Gaining Access==
			Updated 09/06/2024:

			At the present time, the recommended way to request joining the Wiki team is opening a Staff-Help Ticket. It is preferred that people have a reason for having an account, a goal in mind (e.g: "I really wish there was a guide on XYZ" or "I noticed a lot of outdated pages I have interest in"). There is nothing inherently wrong with wanting to join without a goal, but more questions and insight may be required before approval.


			Previously:

	As you may have noticed the wiki is a closed project. What this means is that we do not allow just anyone to create an account and start editing, its sort of similar to how Nova Sector is a whitelisted community in-large. The requirements for entry are very low however, you wont need to be a software expert or the best writer on the planet to get an account on the wiki. The only thing we would like to see is a want to contribute and you're golden. An account can be made by anyone that is an admin on the wiki, these are usually staff members but the head wiki maintainer ''should'' also have these permissions. Please apply to the "wiki team" in [https://discord.com/channels/1171566433923239977/1172988612703436801 #staff-application] or ask around in [https://discord.com/channels/1171566433923239977/1172988597843013653 #player-staff-chat] for access. And while you wait for your account to be created you have a good opportunity to read up on this guide and how to contribute to the wiki.		As you may have noticed the wiki is a closed project. What this means is that we do not allow just anyone to create an account and start editing, its sort of similar to how Nova Sector is a whitelisted community in-large. The requirements for entry are very low however, you wont need to be a software expert or the best writer on the planet to get an account on the wiki. The only thing we would like to see is a want to contribute and you're golden. An account can be made by anyone that is an admin on the wiki, these are usually staff members but the head wiki maintainer ''should'' also have these permissions. Please apply to the "wiki team" in [https://discord.com/channels/1171566433923239977/1172988612703436801 #staff-application] or ask around in [https://discord.com/channels/1171566433923239977/1172988597843013653 #player-staff-chat] for access. And while you wait for your account to be created you have a good opportunity to read up on this guide and how to contribute to the wiki.