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'''Welcome to {{SITENAME}}!''' The Community Portal is where this wiki community comes together to organize and discuss projects for the wiki. To see the most recent discussions, click the '''Discussion''' tab above.
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{{Registration guide}}
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'''Welcome to {{SITENAME}}!''' The Community Portal is the portal for resources intended to wiki editors—style guides and overviews of the progress on wikifying the games.  
  
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== Style guide ==
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See [[Underrail Wiki:Style guide]].
  
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The gist of it is that we don't have strict style guides. Loosely following Wikipedia's MOS works for the most part. Editors are encouraged to follow style set by existing articles of same type; It is often the easiest way to get things done.
  
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=Contributing to the wiki=
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== State of the wiki ==
 
There are many ways in which you can help. Don't be afraid to edit and create articles!
 
There are many ways in which you can help. Don't be afraid to edit and create articles!
  
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==Adding missing stuff to lists==
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These links contains state of each game on the wiki, along with links to all infoboxes, navboxes and other resources you need. There's plenty of work to be done in all of them.
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Although we do not have much content yet, there are many redlink lists for upcoming content.
 
  
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You can help simply by checking them for missing stuff and adding anything you know of.
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===Items===
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!colspan="2"| Wikifying progress by game
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*[[Blueprints]] - incomplete list
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*[[Components]] - incomplete list
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| ''Underrail'' base game || [[Underrail Wiki: Base game status]]
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*[[Batteries]] - missing 1 battery type
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*[[Consumables]] - incomplete list(?)
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| ''Underrail: Expedition'' expansion || [[Underrail Wiki: Project Expedition]]
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*[[Utilities]] - incomplete list
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*[[Plot]] - could use a list of all key items
 
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*[[Medicine]]
 
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*[[Tools]]
 
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*[[Traps]] - needs a list of all trap items
 
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*[[Weapons]]
 
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===[[Locations]]===
 
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*No detailed location list exists yet, but you can add whatever details you want
 
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===[[Characters]]===
 
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*Missing all characters from dungeons
 
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*some characters from sgs/junkyard might be missing
 
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===[[Creatures]]===
 
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*Missing many creatures from the list
 
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===[[Quests]]===
 
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*Missing 0.1.7.0 additions
 
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*Check quest names from in-game data.
 
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==Creating new individual articles==
 
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===Items===
 
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If you want to add new items to the wiki, here are the infobox templates you need, and their docs:
 
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*[[:Template:Infobox blueprint|blueprints]]
 
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*[[:Template:Infobox component|components]]
 
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*[[:Template:Infobox weapon|weapons]]
 
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*[[:Template:Infobox armor|armor]]
 
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*[[:Template:Infobox item|all other items]]
 
  
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===[[Feats]]===
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If you undertake a big project to update one of the areas that's in bad shape, please update those pages accordingly once your work is done.
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===[[Psi powers]]===
 
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===[[Characters]]===
 
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===[[Creatures]]===
 
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===[[Locations]]===
 
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You can write individual pages for feats, characters and other things, but they don't have infoboxes yet.
 
  
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Just typing the relevant in-game text to a wiki page without anything else helps a lot!
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== About images ==
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Some conventions, tips and tools for editing and uploading images. Some assets are best exported from game files, others created from screenshots taken while playing. How to name your files is discussed at [[Underrail Wiki: Style guide#Naming]]. Image categories are listed for each game in their "state of wiki" pages above.
  
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==Building new wiki content==
 
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This young wiki still lacks plenty of content. You can help!
 
  
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For instance, check out the [[Special:WantedPages|wanted pages]] for a list of linked-to pages that don't yet exist. Feel free to create any of them!
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'''Icons''' (export from game resources)
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* Icons should be '''33x33px''' PNG, with transparent background and correct transparency.
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* Can be extracted from game resources at <code>\Underrail\Data\Icons\</code> with XNB tools.
  
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===[[Feats]]===
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'''Portraits''' (export from game resources)
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*There is no [[:Template:Feat Infobox|infobox for feats]] yet. If you know what you're doing, make one! you can use [[:Template:Infobox common style]] as the common style.
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* Can be extracted from game resources at <code>\Underrail\Data\Portraits\</code> with XNB tools.
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**This infobox will be pretty similar with psi power infobox
 
  
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===[[Psi powers]]===
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'''NPCs''' (screenshotting/export from game resources)
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*There is no [[:Template:Psi Infobox|infobox for psi powers]] yet. If you know what you're doing, make one! you can use [[:Template:Infobox common style]] as the common style.
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* NPC/mob models should be minimum '''100x100px''' or taller as required, similar in size with the portrait next to it in the infobox.
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**This infobox will be pretty similar with feat infobox
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** Unique NPCs can use cropped screenshots to illustrate their surroundings
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** Mobs and generic NPCs are better off with generic sprite, transparent background. These you can get from <code>\Underrail\Data\Locale\Creatures\</code> subfolders.
  
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===[[Characters]]===
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'''Locations''' (screenshotting)
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*[[:Template:Character Infobox|character infobox template]] is not yet ready. you can use [[:Template:Infobox common style]] for the item infoboxes to get started.
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* Location infobox looks best with 1.5:1 or higher aspect ratio image, width is limited to 300px.
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**start building character pages
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** Articles for large areas with their own global map (eg. [[Foundry]], [[Upper Underrail]]) should use a screenshot of the [[:Category:Maps|global map]].
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*** See [[Underrail Wiki: Imagemap guide]] for how to make clickable imagemaps out of them.
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** Articles for areas spanning multiple zones, but no global map, should use a [[:Category:Screenshots|screenshot]].
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** Articles for single zone can just use a full [[:Category:Zone screenshots|zone screenshot]].
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* This [https://underrail.info/junk/CustomConfig.xml CustomConfig.xml] lets you see the zone name by holding '''Alt''' in-game. Save it in your <code>Documents\My Games\Underrail\</code>.
  
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===[[Locations]]===
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'''Other''' (screenshotting)
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*create a list of locations per areaname(visible in saved games)
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* Quests infobox supports '''300x200px''' images (or larger with same aspect ratio), can be a key event or point of interest in the quest.
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**come up with a hierarchy and organize location pages
 
  
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===[[Quests]]===
 
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*needs to be split into subpages, one per quest.
 
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**detail quests; walkthrough, rewards, etc
 
  
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==Uploading content images==
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That covers the common image types. Other images are welcome as well, use your own judgement where and how to use them.
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*export, edit and [[Special:Upload|upload images]] from game data with an XNB exporter
 
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**All feats need images
 
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**psi abilities need images
 
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**item with composite icons need to be built and uploaded (item icons should be 33x33x32 png with alpha background)
 
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*screenshots and editing!
 
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**all npcs could use an image
 
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**all monsters could use an image
 
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**every area could use a map image
 
  
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== Quality assurance ==
  
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==Quality assurance==
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There's always the usual wiki cleanup stuff to be done:
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* Improve the main page
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* Tag dubious information with <code>{{t|verify}}</code> or help '''[[:Category:Verify|verify]]''' information in existing articles.
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* Check content articles for typos
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* Tag outdated articles with <code>{{t|outdated}}</code> or help update any '''[[:Category:Outdated articles|outdated articles]]'''.
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* Fix formatting as you see fit
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* Tag short articles with <code>{{t|stub}}</code> or help expand some '''[[:Category:Article stubs|article stubs]]'''.
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* Check game mechanics related articles for information correctness and add sources if possible.
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* Single sections in need of expansion can be marked with <code>{{t|expand section}}</code> or you can help with '''[[:Category:Needs expansion|articles that need expansion]]'''.
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* Help expand some '''[[:Category:Article stubs|article stubs]]'''.
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* Mark pages for deletion with <code>{{t|delete}}</code> or help improve some '''[[:Category:Candidates for deletion|candidates for deletion]]'''.
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* '''[[Special:ShortPages|Locate]]''' and '''[[Template:Stub|mark]]''' pages that need expanding as [[:Category:Article stubs|article stubs]].
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* Check article content for typos and/or bad grammar.
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* Create links to some '''[[Special:LonelyPages|orphaned pages]]'''.
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** Any typos present in the game need not be reproduced in the wiki, instead [http://underrail.com/forums/index.php?topic=241.0 report them here]. This applies to games that are still in active development and receiving updates.
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* Check the list of '''[[Special:WantedPages|wanted pages]]''' for frequently linked-to articles that don't exist yet.
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* Improve syntax/formatting as you see fit.
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* To follow the changes to this wiki, and to look out for new users and edits use '''[[Special:RecentChanges|recent changes]]'''.
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* Add pages to correct categories by adding <code><nowiki>[[Category:Category's name]]</nowiki></code> on the page. See '''[[Special:UncategorizedPages|uncategorized pages]]'''. Also check for any '''[[Special:UncategorizedFiles|uncategorized images]]''' and categorize them appropriately.
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* Articles with missing images can be found through '''[[Special:WhatLinksHere/File:misc_icon.png|Links to misc_icon.png]]''' or '''[[:Category:Pages with broken file links|Pages with broken file links]]'''.
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* Check for any internal links to '''[[:Category:Disambiguation pages|disambiguation pages]]''' and fix them.
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* Create some links on '''[[Special:DeadendPages|dead end pages]]''' and create links to some '''[[Special:LonelyPages|orphaned pages]]'''.
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* Fix any '''[[Special:DoubleRedirects|double redirects]]''' by redirecting the first page to the third page. Also check for '''[[Special:BrokenRedirects|broken redirects]]''' and fix them.
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* Most of the above are either at '''[[Special:SpecialPages]]''' or '''[[:Category:Site maintenance]]'''.
  
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=Want to discuss stuff?=
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== Want to discuss something? ==
 
* If you want to discuss anything specific to an article, you can use '''the talk page''' for that article.
 
* If you want to discuss anything specific to an article, you can use '''the talk page''' for that article.
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* For more general discussions you can use the Discussion tab of this page, or the [http://underrail.com/forums/ official forums]
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* Also check [http://underrail.com/forums/index.php?topic=290.0 the wiki thread] on forums!
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* The official [https://discord.gg/5XXea6r Underrail discord] also has a channel for wiki.
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=Other things to do=
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* If you need an admin, drop a message on [[User talk:PaposikG6|PaposikG6's talk page]] or PM via the forums or discord. (If urgent, you can directly contact Styg.)
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* Upload and add some images! Visit '''[[Special:Upload]]'''. Add them to a category too, like <nowiki>[[</nowiki>[[:Category:Images]]<nowiki>]]</nowiki>.
 
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* Write a new article that's on '''[[Special:WantedPages|the wanted list]]'''!
 
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* Fix any '''[[Special:DoubleRedirects|double redirects]]''' by redirecting the first page to the third page.
 
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* Check for '''[[Special:BrokenRedirects|broken redirects]]''' and either mark them for deletion or find a more appropriate target.
 
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* Consider splitting up very '''[[Special:LongPages|long pages]]''' into different pages or subpages.
 
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* Create some links on '''[[Special:DeadendPages|dead end pages]]'''.
 
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; Other useful special pages
 
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*[[Special:BrokenRedirects]]
 
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*[[Special:DoubleRedirects]]
 
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*[[Special:UncategorizedCategories]]
 
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*[[Special:UncategorizedImages]]
 
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*[[Special:UncategorizedPages]]
 
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*[[Special:UnusedImages]]
 
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*[[Special:WantedCategories]]
 
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*'''Check out the full list of special pages at [[Special:SpecialPages]].'''
 
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=Some other interesting pages=
 
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* Want to find out what you've done so far? Visit [[Special:Mycontributions|your contributions page]].
 
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* Find out more about the wiki on '''[[Special:Statistics]]''' and '''[[Special:Version]]'''!
 
  
 
[[Category:Community]]
 
[[Category:Community]]

Latest revision as of 08:20, 21 November 2023

Normal registration and anonymous editing are currently disabled due to spambots. Sorry for the inconvenience.
In the meantime, please email admin@underrail.com, PM Styg on the forums, or DM him on the Underrail Discord for a wiki account. New editors are welcome, everyone (except spambots) are accepted!

Welcome to Underrail Wiki! The Community Portal is the portal for resources intended to wiki editors—style guides and overviews of the progress on wikifying the games.

Style guide

See Underrail Wiki:Style guide.

The gist of it is that we don't have strict style guides. Loosely following Wikipedia's MOS works for the most part. Editors are encouraged to follow style set by existing articles of same type; It is often the easiest way to get things done.

State of the wiki

There are many ways in which you can help. Don't be afraid to edit and create articles!

These links contains state of each game on the wiki, along with links to all infoboxes, navboxes and other resources you need. There's plenty of work to be done in all of them.

Wikifying progress by game
Underrail base game Underrail Wiki: Base game status
Underrail: Expedition expansion Underrail Wiki: Project Expedition

If you undertake a big project to update one of the areas that's in bad shape, please update those pages accordingly once your work is done.

About images

Some conventions, tips and tools for editing and uploading images. Some assets are best exported from game files, others created from screenshots taken while playing. How to name your files is discussed at Underrail Wiki: Style guide#Naming. Image categories are listed for each game in their "state of wiki" pages above.


Icons (export from game resources)

  • Icons should be 33x33px PNG, with transparent background and correct transparency.
  • Can be extracted from game resources at \Underrail\Data\Icons\ with XNB tools.

Portraits (export from game resources)

  • Can be extracted from game resources at \Underrail\Data\Portraits\ with XNB tools.

NPCs (screenshotting/export from game resources)

  • NPC/mob models should be minimum 100x100px or taller as required, similar in size with the portrait next to it in the infobox.
    • Unique NPCs can use cropped screenshots to illustrate their surroundings
    • Mobs and generic NPCs are better off with generic sprite, transparent background. These you can get from \Underrail\Data\Locale\Creatures\ subfolders.

Locations (screenshotting)

  • Location infobox looks best with 1.5:1 or higher aspect ratio image, width is limited to 300px.
  • This CustomConfig.xml lets you see the zone name by holding Alt in-game. Save it in your Documents\My Games\Underrail\.

Other (screenshotting)

  • Quests infobox supports 300x200px images (or larger with same aspect ratio), can be a key event or point of interest in the quest.


That covers the common image types. Other images are welcome as well, use your own judgement where and how to use them.

Quality assurance

There's always the usual wiki cleanup stuff to be done:

Want to discuss something?

  • If you want to discuss anything specific to an article, you can use the talk page for that article.
  • Also check the wiki thread on forums!
  • The official Underrail discord also has a channel for wiki.
  • If you need an admin, drop a message on PaposikG6's talk page or PM via the forums or discord. (If urgent, you can directly contact Styg.)
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