Information:FAQ

Categories

Can I add new categories?

Yes, you can. Categories can be created just like any other article, no matter that the red lettering says there is an error. That just means the category has not yet been created. Creating a new category is an important decision, however, and probably one you would want to discuss with the community before undertaking.

Canon

Only articles, images, lists (etc.) from and about canon sources may be added to ShadowrunWiki, right?

Kinda sorta. ShadowrunWiki has a policy regarding fan fiction (or 'fanon') that excludes alternate materials written by fans from the official and canon subjects on which SRW is focused. However, if an item of fanon has influenced the canon material (in some form or function and outside the scope of SRW), articles regarding that fanon product may be included here. Likewise, sometimes graphics that do not exist (in any form) in the canonicity but are described in it may be generated and included here, specifically as a means to assist in the understanding of the subject material. Modifications of official products, such as images cropped to focus on the subject matter, are also allowed, when properly sourced. Art for art's sake, however, is not allowed.: There are two exceptions to this rule, the first is Holostreets. Holostreets must be in the Holostreets category and have Template:Holostreets at the top of pages with only holostreets information. If the page is a mix of Holostreets and and Canon, the Holostreets information should be sectioned off with the template used before hand. The second is Foreign, these books are ones published under Pegasus Press or BlackBook Edition. There may be others in the future, but these are the two known publishers. The information from these books is considered canon until there is a contradiction formed from them and the Official books. When this happens follow the guide on the sample article for noting the contradictions on the page.

Registration

Do I need to register in order to use or edit the wiki?

Nope, not at all. You're free to make changes as you see fit, just as any other User may make changes to articles on which you have participated. However, there are some minor benefits to registering: the ads at the top disappear, you get recognition for the work you've done, and Aztechnology: will be able to add you to their database (only for spam purposes, we assure you).*

*Seriously, your address will not leave the site. Any e-mails sent to you via the site (if you enable the option) will be blind (i.e., the sender will never see your address).

Vandalism

I've found a page that has been obviously vandalized. What should I do?

You can always call the article to an Admin's attention, by leaving a note on this page, especially if you have some doubts. But, if its obviously vandalism, Be Bold and revert it yourself. Click on the history tab and locate the last edit made before the vandal struck. Click on the time/date link before the good editor's name, which will open up the last clean version of the article. Click on the edit tab, write "revert:" (or just rv:) and a reason why into the summary field. Save the page and you've now corrected the vandalism. Thanks!