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A brief guideline for the comment section of the wiki
Comments on the Wiki are meant to be '''helpful''', '''qualitative''', and '''welcoming'''. Disregarding the following guidelines will result in its deletion and '''may''' result in a ban to the user.


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As the Wiki allows anonymous comments, the moderators cannot automatically inform commenters of the reason for its deletion. If you think your comment was wrongfully deleted, please leave a message in the ''suggestions-reports-notes'' channel of the [https://discord.gg/GbyJQBp Discord server].


== Who may comment ==
== Etiquette ==
Everyone is allowed to comment on articles.
Abide by the Golden Rule: "Treat others how you want to be treated".


Please be aware that users without [[Special:CreateAccount|registration]] will be '''listed with their IP address'''.
The comment section exists to discuss about a topic and give or seek help regarding it. Do not criticize or belittle anyone who seeks assistance, lacks knowledge of the game, or has differing opinions.  


== Wiki code ==
Do not report a user because their opinion differs from yours. The Wiki does not tolerate the harassment or trolling of users. Joking is fine but do not take things too far.  
Wiki code in comments is allowed. Please refer to the official [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting MediaWiki documentation] for details.


=== Handling images ===
== Who May Comment ==
For images, please use the proper syntax to display a thumbnail of the image. Big images will brake the page layout and disturb the general flow of the comment section.
Everyone is allowed to comment on articles, with or without an account.


Comments containing images without thumbnail will be deleted.
Please be aware that users without [[Special:CreateAccount|registration]] will be '''listed with their IP address'''. Please create an account if you do not want your IP address to be publicly displayed.


== Common etiquette ==
Some pages may be closed to comments if they attract too many low-quality, drama-pandering or unrelated comments.


=== Don’t be rude ===
=== Some examples of comments that will be deleted ===
We do not tolerate harassment of users or trolling. Joking is fine but don’t take things too far. Racism, sexism and any other form of prejudice or discrimination will not be tolerated and can result in an immediate ban without warning.
* Incomprehensible phrasing.
* One-word or low-effort reactions and memes.
* Parroting previous comments.
* Angry rants about why you dislike a weapon or character design.
* Indulging in or requesting information about so-called "dramas" and "leaks".
* Gratuitous display of arousal.


=== Respect other users ===
=== Do Not ===
A lot of users in the comment section are there to help or seek help. Do not criticise or belittle anyone who needs assistance or lacks knowledge of the game. Do not be antisocial towards other players you disagree with.
* Harass or troll other users.
** This includes bugging others to update articles. Visitors can and should submit the changes they want to see in the articles.
* Discriminate against other users.
** This includes, but is not limited to: racism, sexism, and attacking an individual's health and/or disabilities.
* Post explicit images (NSFW).
** This includes, but is not limited to: hentai, pornography, and gore.
* Spam the comment section, other users, or editors.
* Discuss politics. There are better platforms than a game Wiki for that.
* Share personal information.


=== Refrain from posting explicit content or pornographic images===
=== Keep In Mind ===
Images and links to explicit content will be deleted.
* Read the article first. Do not comment what is already written.
* Comments written with proper grammar are easier to understand. If you do not make the effort to write your question well, nobody will make the effort to answer it.
* Users are players from different regions and servers.
** Users playing in JP and EN are not fully caught up with CN, TW, and KR.
** Do not to spoil the game.
* Every user has their own style of playing.
** Some play for fun while others play seriously.
* Editors are busy.
** Editors have their own lives as well.
** Do not ask for someone to make an edit if you have not tried to do it yourself.
* Comments on personal pages are not for prolonged conversations.
* Again: The Golden Rule.
** Treat others how you want to be treated.


=== Try not to spoil the game for others ===
== Wiki Code ==
The EN game region does not yet have the full story or all game features available to them. Please make sure you don't spoil the game for others.
You can format your comment or add links and images with Wiki Code.


=== Excessive and meaningless spam is not welcome ===
Wiki code in comments can be activated by clicking on the double-brackets button (<code><nowiki>[[]]</nowiki></code>). Please refer to the [[IOP Wiki:Guideline|Guidelines]] or the official [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting MediaWiki documentation] for details.
Please use common sense when it comes to drawing a line between fun and annoying. This also applies to posting images such as memes and reaction images.


== Why did my comment get removed? ==
=== Handling Images ===
Sadly there is no mechanic to show a commentor the reason for a deletion. If you feel the deletion has been unjustified please contact us on our [https://discord.gg/GbyJQBp Discord server].
For images, please use the proper syntax to display the thumbnail of the image. Big images will break the page layout and disturb the general flow of the comment section.


== How to set up an avatar image ==
Comments containing images without a thumbnail will be deleted.
 
== FAQ ==
{{Main|Frequently Asked Questions}}
=== How to Setup your Avatar Image ===
Only registered users can set up an avatar. Please see your [[Special:Preferences|preferences]] for more details.
Only registered users can set up an avatar. Please see your [[Special:Preferences|preferences]] for more details.


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Latest revision as of 14:27, 21 July 2024

Comments on the Wiki are meant to be helpful, qualitative, and welcoming. Disregarding the following guidelines will result in its deletion and may result in a ban to the user.

As the Wiki allows anonymous comments, the moderators cannot automatically inform commenters of the reason for its deletion. If you think your comment was wrongfully deleted, please leave a message in the suggestions-reports-notes channel of the Discord server.

Etiquette[edit]

Abide by the Golden Rule: "Treat others how you want to be treated".

The comment section exists to discuss about a topic and give or seek help regarding it. Do not criticize or belittle anyone who seeks assistance, lacks knowledge of the game, or has differing opinions.

Do not report a user because their opinion differs from yours. The Wiki does not tolerate the harassment or trolling of users. Joking is fine but do not take things too far.

Who May Comment[edit]

Everyone is allowed to comment on articles, with or without an account.

Please be aware that users without registration will be listed with their IP address. Please create an account if you do not want your IP address to be publicly displayed.

Some pages may be closed to comments if they attract too many low-quality, drama-pandering or unrelated comments.

Some examples of comments that will be deleted[edit]

  • Incomprehensible phrasing.
  • One-word or low-effort reactions and memes.
  • Parroting previous comments.
  • Angry rants about why you dislike a weapon or character design.
  • Indulging in or requesting information about so-called "dramas" and "leaks".
  • Gratuitous display of arousal.

Do Not[edit]

  • Harass or troll other users.
    • This includes bugging others to update articles. Visitors can and should submit the changes they want to see in the articles.
  • Discriminate against other users.
    • This includes, but is not limited to: racism, sexism, and attacking an individual's health and/or disabilities.
  • Post explicit images (NSFW).
    • This includes, but is not limited to: hentai, pornography, and gore.
  • Spam the comment section, other users, or editors.
  • Discuss politics. There are better platforms than a game Wiki for that.
  • Share personal information.

Keep In Mind[edit]

  • Read the article first. Do not comment what is already written.
  • Comments written with proper grammar are easier to understand. If you do not make the effort to write your question well, nobody will make the effort to answer it.
  • Users are players from different regions and servers.
    • Users playing in JP and EN are not fully caught up with CN, TW, and KR.
    • Do not to spoil the game.
  • Every user has their own style of playing.
    • Some play for fun while others play seriously.
  • Editors are busy.
    • Editors have their own lives as well.
    • Do not ask for someone to make an edit if you have not tried to do it yourself.
  • Comments on personal pages are not for prolonged conversations.
  • Again: The Golden Rule.
    • Treat others how you want to be treated.

Wiki Code[edit]

You can format your comment or add links and images with Wiki Code.

Wiki code in comments can be activated by clicking on the double-brackets button ([[]]). Please refer to the Guidelines or the official MediaWiki documentation for details.

Handling Images[edit]

For images, please use the proper syntax to display the thumbnail of the image. Big images will break the page layout and disturb the general flow of the comment section.

Comments containing images without a thumbnail will be deleted.

FAQ[edit]

How to Setup your Avatar Image[edit]

Only registered users can set up an avatar. Please see your preferences for more details.