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| - | + | *Read the [[Game-direction|Game Direction]] link in the navigation toolbar to catch up on what is currently happening. | |
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*Look at other peoples work. If you click the 'edit' tab of any page, it will show you how the page is constructed. Copy that and change the relevant information and you should be OK. | *Look at other peoples work. If you click the 'edit' tab of any page, it will show you how the page is constructed. Copy that and change the relevant information and you should be OK. | ||
*Just about anything you can screw up can be fixed, so experiment. Use the 'Show Preview' Button at the bottom of your edits to see if everything is the way you want it before you save it for good. | *Just about anything you can screw up can be fixed, so experiment. Use the 'Show Preview' Button at the bottom of your edits to see if everything is the way you want it before you save it for good. | ||
*If you don't know how something works, ask someone. The easiest way is to make a post on the 'Game Direction' Page ''or'' click on someone's name and click the 'discussion' tab to leave them a message. | *If you don't know how something works, ask someone. The easiest way is to make a post on the 'Game Direction' Page ''or'' click on someone's name and click the 'discussion' tab to leave them a message. | ||
| - | * | + | *Open two windows. Use one to edit and do your business; use one to research and cross-reference. |
| - | + | ='''What should I do first'''= | |
* Read the Ruleset. You can find both the '[[Current Rules]]et' as well as '[[All rules]] and Proposals' links. Print out a copy to help you cross-reference rules (they all do it). If something doesn't make sense, ask. Its possible (and likely) the current players may have missed a contradiction or loophole. Heck, exploit it if you can. | * Read the Ruleset. You can find both the '[[Current Rules]]et' as well as '[[All rules]] and Proposals' links. Print out a copy to help you cross-reference rules (they all do it). If something doesn't make sense, ask. Its possible (and likely) the current players may have missed a contradiction or loophole. Heck, exploit it if you can. | ||
* Set up your *username* page. Once you have signed in, look to the upperleft corner of the screen. Click on your name and be greeted with a message saying you've followed a link to a page that doesn't exist yet. Check out other peoples 'homepages' to get some ideas. All you really need is a greeting for now. Next to your *username* in that corner will be a link for *my talk*. This is a good place to leave a message you may want a response to. It can be a good dropbox for exchanging messages with another player. | * Set up your *username* page. Once you have signed in, look to the upperleft corner of the screen. Click on your name and be greeted with a message saying you've followed a link to a page that doesn't exist yet. Check out other peoples 'homepages' to get some ideas. All you really need is a greeting for now. Next to your *username* in that corner will be a link for *my talk*. This is a good place to leave a message you may want a response to. It can be a good dropbox for exchanging messages with another player. | ||
* Explore: Go to the [[Main Page]] and check out the Anouncements; click on [[Recent changes]] to see all activity within the site; etc. | * Explore: Go to the [[Main Page]] and check out the Anouncements; click on [[Recent changes]] to see all activity within the site; etc. | ||
| - | + | ='''The Evolution of a Proposal'''= | |
| + | * Making a Proposal | ||
| + | : Here are the current rules you should refamiliarize yourself with before making a Proposal | ||
| + | ::*NOTE: These are not ALL of the rule changes pertaining to proposing rule-changes (just the most vital to properly drafting your proposal) | ||
| + | ::*[[103]] What is a rule-change? | ||
| + | ::*[[108]] How do I number my rule-change? | ||
| + | ::*[[111]] How do others debate about my proposal? | ||
| + | ::*[[303]] General rules about Debate and Voting. | ||
| + | ::*[[306]] Proper and Improper Proposals. | ||
| + | ::*[[326]] Extension of Rule [[303]]. | ||
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| + | : [[Proposals_tutorial|Proposal Tutorial]] : One note about this page is that it is easier to copy & paste your proposal than to follow Step 4. | ||
| + | : Before you submit the final form of your proposal, re-read it. Check for grammatical errors, typos, unintended loopholes, double meanings, vague meanings, etc. | ||
| + | * Debate | ||
| + | :*Rules [[303]] and [[326]] | ||
| + | :*Click on the 'Discussion' tab or click on the 'Discussion' link within the Proposal. | ||
| + | * Voting | ||
| + | : Here are the current rules you should refamiliarize yourself with before voting. | ||
| + | :: [[207]] | ||
| + | :: [[304]] | ||
| + | * Enactment | ||
| + | :Here are the places that need to reflect a proposals passing or failure: | ||
| + | ::[[Main Page]] | ||
| + | ::[[Proposals]] | ||
| + | ::[[Current_ruleset|Current Ruleset]] | ||
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| + | ='''Useful Tools'''= | ||
| + | *In the Navigation Toolbar | ||
| + | ** [[Nomicapolis:Community_Portal]] General discussions about this wiki | ||
| + | ** [[Special:Recentchanges]] Lists the most recent edits to the wiki (especially useful if other people are on at the same time) | ||
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| + | ='''FAQ's'''= | ||
| + | *What is the answer to the question of the meaning of life, the universe, and everything? '''42'''. | ||
Current revision as of 20:12, 8 December 2006
Contents |
Hints
- Read the Game Direction link in the navigation toolbar to catch up on what is currently happening.
- Look at other peoples work. If you click the 'edit' tab of any page, it will show you how the page is constructed. Copy that and change the relevant information and you should be OK.
- Just about anything you can screw up can be fixed, so experiment. Use the 'Show Preview' Button at the bottom of your edits to see if everything is the way you want it before you save it for good.
- If you don't know how something works, ask someone. The easiest way is to make a post on the 'Game Direction' Page or click on someone's name and click the 'discussion' tab to leave them a message.
- Open two windows. Use one to edit and do your business; use one to research and cross-reference.
What should I do first
- Read the Ruleset. You can find both the 'Current Ruleset' as well as 'All rules and Proposals' links. Print out a copy to help you cross-reference rules (they all do it). If something doesn't make sense, ask. Its possible (and likely) the current players may have missed a contradiction or loophole. Heck, exploit it if you can.
- Set up your *username* page. Once you have signed in, look to the upperleft corner of the screen. Click on your name and be greeted with a message saying you've followed a link to a page that doesn't exist yet. Check out other peoples 'homepages' to get some ideas. All you really need is a greeting for now. Next to your *username* in that corner will be a link for *my talk*. This is a good place to leave a message you may want a response to. It can be a good dropbox for exchanging messages with another player.
- Explore: Go to the Main Page and check out the Anouncements; click on Recent changes to see all activity within the site; etc.
The Evolution of a Proposal
- Making a Proposal
- Here are the current rules you should refamiliarize yourself with before making a Proposal
- NOTE: These are not ALL of the rule changes pertaining to proposing rule-changes (just the most vital to properly drafting your proposal)
- 103 What is a rule-change?
- 108 How do I number my rule-change?
- 111 How do others debate about my proposal?
- 303 General rules about Debate and Voting.
- 306 Proper and Improper Proposals.
- 326 Extension of Rule 303.
- Proposal Tutorial : One note about this page is that it is easier to copy & paste your proposal than to follow Step 4.
- Before you submit the final form of your proposal, re-read it. Check for grammatical errors, typos, unintended loopholes, double meanings, vague meanings, etc.
- Debate
- Voting
- Enactment
- Here are the places that need to reflect a proposals passing or failure:
Useful Tools
- In the Navigation Toolbar
- Nomicapolis:Community_Portal General discussions about this wiki
- Special:Recentchanges Lists the most recent edits to the wiki (especially useful if other people are on at the same time)
FAQ's
- What is the answer to the question of the meaning of life, the universe, and everything? 42.
