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76561198132370687: small clarifications

2026-03-02T22:24:02Z

small clarifications

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	=== Sandbox ===		=== Sandbox ===
	All users have a personal sandbox that can be used to test formatting and other potential edits. This sandbox can be accessed by going to the user page from the dropdown menu in the top right, and then adding "/sandbox" to the end. For example, this would be the sandbox for the user d0d0b1rd: https://hoodedhorse.com/wiki/NEBULOUS_Fleet_Command/User:76561198132370687/sandbox		All users have a personal sandbox that can be used to test formatting and other potential edits. This sandbox can be accessed by going to the user page from the dropdown menu in the top right, and then adding "/sandbox" to the end of the link . For example, this would be the sandbox for the user 76561198132370687 (d0d0b1rd): https://hoodedhorse.com/wiki/NEBULOUS_Fleet_Command/User:76561198132370687/sandbox

	Note that the information in the sandbox is NOT private, and content in the sandbox should still follow most wiki guidelines.		Note that the information in the sandbox is NOT private, and content in the sandbox should still follow most wiki guidelines.
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	In most cases, it is preferable to write information using what is observed in game. While it's not necessary for editors to rigorously source their edits, the editors should ensure that they have a way to demonstrate the described information.		In most cases, it is preferable to write information using what is observed in game. While it's not necessary for editors to rigorously source their edits, the editors should ensure that they have a way to demonstrate the described information.

	In cases where the behavior can't be easily observed in game, using decompilers (dnspy, dotpeek) and asset unpackers (Perfare AssetStudio) are acceptable alternatives. These are especially useful to get hard numbers and formulas. In the event that these are used, make sure to note down the class and ~~method~~ name in the edit summary box for future reference.		In cases where the behavior can't be easily observed in game, using decompilers (dnspy, dotpeek) and asset unpackers (Perfare/aelurum AssetStudio) are acceptable alternatives. These are especially useful to get hard numbers and formulas. In the event that these are used, make sure to note down the class and function name in the edit summary box for future reference.

	Edits based on reading of decompiled code or unpacked assets is less preferable as nebulous is a complicated game where class/method names may not necessarily be descriptive and are often very intertwined or unused, which can lead to misinterpretations. Still, reading the code remains useful to discover interactions that can then be observed and proven in game.		Edits based on reading of decompiled code or unpacked assets is less preferable as nebulous is a complicated game where class/method names may not necessarily be descriptive and are often very intertwined or unused, which can lead to misinterpretations. Still, reading the code remains useful to discover interactions that can then be observed and proven in game.

76561198132370687: Typo and minor rewording

2025-07-02T14:24:52Z

Typo and minor rewording

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	* Editing a page		* Editing a page
	** Click the "Edit" button at the top of a page to make changes.		** Click the "Edit" button at the top of a page to make changes.
	** MediaWiki uses a special language called Wikitext. You can learn more about it here: [~~MediaWiki editing guide](~~https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Editing_pages).		** MediaWiki uses a special language called Wikitext. You can learn more about it here: [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Editing_pages MediaWiki editing guide].
	** When you're done, click "Save".		** When you're done, click "Save".
	* Formatting		* Formatting
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	== Useful notes for editing ==		== Useful notes for editing ==
	~~The~~ wiki is intended to be a mechanics and stats reference first and foremost. Pages should describe each mechanic separately, rather than describing how they can be combined into an overall strategy. The wiki is organized as such ~~not only~~ to ~~make it~~ as impartial as possible, ~~but to also make~~ it easy to look up how		This wiki is intended to be a mechanics and stats reference first and foremost. Pages should describe each mechanic separately, rather than describing how they can be combined into an overall strategy. The wiki is organized as such to remain as impartial and objective as possible, as well as making it easy to look up how specific mechanics work.
	a specific ~~mechanic works~~.

	In other words, wiki articles should generally prioritize explaining "what it does", rather than "what its good for"		In other words, wiki articles should generally prioritize explaining "what it does", rather than "what its good for"

76561198132370687: removed the underscore mention in title naming as it's not needed here

2024-11-20T00:15:48Z

removed the underscore mention in title naming as it's not needed here

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	** If you want to make a new page, just type its title in the search bar. If it doesn't exist, you can create it by clicking on the red link to start writing.		** If you want to make a new page, just type its title in the search bar. If it doesn't exist, you can create it by clicking on the red link to start writing.
	** A new page can also be created by typing a URL; if there is no page for that URL then a page can be created for that URL. If the title has spaces, underscores should be used in place of the spaces when typing the URL.		** A new page can also be created by typing a URL; if there is no page for that URL then a page can be created for that URL. If the title has spaces, underscores should be used in place of the spaces when typing the URL.
	** As a general rule, titles should have all words capitalized ~~and underscores in place of spaces~~ for consistency and ease of linking.		** As a general rule, titles should have all words capitalized for consistency and ease of linking.
	* Editing a page		* Editing a page
	** Click the "Edit" button at the top of a page to make changes.		** Click the "Edit" button at the top of a page to make changes.

76561198132370687: added tip about case sensitivity for linking

2024-11-09T08:41:14Z

added tip about case sensitivity for linking

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	** You can link to other pages by putting their titles inside double square brackets, like this: <nowiki>[[Page Title]]</nowiki>. To change the link text to something different than the title text, add a pipe and the desired link text after, like this: <nowiki>[[Page Title\|Link text]]</nowiki>		** You can link to other pages by putting their titles inside double square brackets, like this: <nowiki>[[Page Title]]</nowiki>. To change the link text to something different than the title text, add a pipe and the desired link text after, like this: <nowiki>[[Page Title\|Link text]]</nowiki>
	** To link to an external website website, just type the URL inside brackets followed by the link text, like this: <nowiki>[https://google.com Link text]</nowiki>.		** To link to an external website website, just type the URL inside brackets followed by the link text, like this: <nowiki>[https://google.com Link text]</nowiki>.
			** Note, the titles and links are case sensitive
	* Images and files		* Images and files
	** You can add pictures and other files by typing <nowiki>[[File:Example.jpg]]</nowiki>.		** You can add pictures and other files by typing <nowiki>[[File:Example.jpg]]</nowiki>.

76561198132370687: added note about comment blocks

2024-10-07T18:25:10Z

added note about comment blocks

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	An easy way to make equations is to use a [https://latex.codecogs.com/eqneditor/editor.php LaTeX equation editor site], which can then be dropped directly in between <nowiki><math>PutFormulaHere</math></nowiki> tags to make a nice looking equation.		An easy way to make equations is to use a [https://latex.codecogs.com/eqneditor/editor.php LaTeX equation editor site], which can then be dropped directly in between <nowiki><math>PutFormulaHere</math></nowiki> tags to make a nice looking equation.

	If the equation syntax looks correct, but doesn't render correctly or produces an error, check for hidden characters and remove them.		If the equation syntax looks correct, but doesn't render correctly or produces an error, check for hidden characters (https://www.soscisurvey.de/tools/view-chars.php) and remove them.

	More information here: https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Math		More information here: https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Math

			=== Comment blocks ===
			Comments that are only visible in the edit box can be added like this: <nowiki><!-- This is a comment --></nowiki>

			This can be useful for leaving editing details for future editors, such as when specific formatting is needed in a certain area, or signposting that certain information is written in multiple places and therefore edits should be mirrored, etc

76561198132370687: added stuff about line breaks

2024-07-03T19:03:23Z

added stuff about line breaks

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	** Make lists with bullets (*) or numbers (#).		** Make lists with bullets (*) or numbers (#).
	** Make text italic with two apostrophes <nowiki>('') and bold with three (''')</nowiki>.		** Make text italic with two apostrophes <nowiki>('') and bold with three (''')</nowiki>.
			** Make a paragraph break/carriage return by leaving an empty line between lines of text. If a smaller line break is needed, use <nowiki><br /></nowiki>
	** For more help with formatting, refer to the dropdown menus at the top of the page editor, or check out the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting MediaWiki formatting guide].		** For more help with formatting, refer to the dropdown menus at the top of the page editor, or check out the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting MediaWiki formatting guide].
	* Linking		* Linking

76561198132370687: added note about page renaming

2024-06-12T16:08:16Z

added note about page renaming

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	=== Renaming/Migrating/Deleting pages ===		=== Renaming/Migrating/Deleting pages ===
	In the event that you need to migrate pages to a new link, the old page should have something like <nowiki>#REDIRECT [[pagename]]</nowiki> to redirect users from the old page to the new page. If you need to access the old page, add "?redirect=no" or "&redirect=no" onto the end of the link.		In the event that you need to migrate pages to a new link, the old page should have something like <nowiki>#REDIRECT [[pagename]]</nowiki> to redirect users from the old page to the new page. (For example: https://hoodedhorse.com/wiki/NEBULOUS_Fleet_Command/Editing_guide?redirect=no, note the difference in capitalization) If you need to access the old page, add "?redirect=no" or "&redirect=no" onto the end of the link.

	This should also be done for deleted pages if need be.		This should also be done for deleted pages if need be.

			Page history is usually preserved through renamings, so there's no need to worry about those getting lost

	=== Divs, float, and clear ===		=== Divs, float, and clear ===

76561198132370687: small typo and rewording

2024-06-12T15:11:51Z

small typo and rewording

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	== Useful notes for editing ==		== Useful notes for editing ==
	The wiki is intended to be a mechanics and stats reference first and foremost. Pages should describe each mechanic separately, rather than describing how they can be combined into an overall strategy. The wiki is organized as such not only to make it as impartial as possible, but to also make it easy to look up how a ~~certain~~ mechanic works.		The wiki is intended to be a mechanics and stats reference first and foremost. Pages should describe each mechanic separately, rather than describing how they can be combined into an overall strategy. The wiki is organized as such not only to make it as impartial as possible, but to also make it easy to look up how
			a specific mechanic works.

	In other words, wiki articles should ~~explain~~ "what it does", rather than "what its good for"		In other words, wiki articles should generally prioritize explaining "what it does", rather than "what its good for"

	</br>		</br>
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	For source reading clarity, headings should generally be preceded by an empty line. This makes it easier to pick out headings for future editors.		For source reading clarity, headings should generally be preceded by an empty line. This makes it easier to pick out headings for future editors.

	The [[Component_Damage\|Component Damage]] page is generally a good example of formatting for the wiki. (may have some bad formatting now due to the migration, is generally ~~among the~~ most ~~likely to be observed and corrected~~)		The [[Component_Damage\|Component Damage]] page is generally a good example of formatting for the wiki. (may have some bad formatting now due to the migration, but is generally edited and refined to a greater extent than most other pages)

	=== Sandbox ===		=== Sandbox ===

76561198132370687: 76561198132370687 moved page Editing guide to Editing Guide: changing title to match format

2024-06-12T15:04:28Z

76561198132370687 moved page Editing guide to Editing Guide: changing title to match format

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(No difference)

76561198132370687: added note about title formatting

2024-06-12T15:03:55Z

added note about title formatting

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	** If you want to make a new page, just type its title in the search bar. If it doesn't exist, you can create it by clicking on the red link to start writing.		** If you want to make a new page, just type its title in the search bar. If it doesn't exist, you can create it by clicking on the red link to start writing.
	** A new page can also be created by typing a URL; if there is no page for that URL then a page can be created for that URL. If the title has spaces, underscores should be used in place of the spaces when typing the URL.		** A new page can also be created by typing a URL; if there is no page for that URL then a page can be created for that URL. If the title has spaces, underscores should be used in place of the spaces when typing the URL.
			** As a general rule, titles should have all words capitalized and underscores in place of spaces for consistency and ease of linking.
	* Editing a page		* Editing a page
	** Click the "Edit" button at the top of a page to make changes.		** Click the "Edit" button at the top of a page to make changes.