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Hello and welcome to '''Halopedia''', a fansite dedicated to the [[ | |||
Hello and welcome to '''Halopedia''', a fansite dedicated to the [[Halo (disambiguation)|''Halo'' franchise]] and its [[Halo universe|fictional universe]]! Halopedia is primarily a wiki with a mission to document every aspect of the ''Halo'' series. However, Halopedia is also home to a community of like-minded fans, dedicated to building the wiki and making it the best it can be. To that end, the site has many social features available, such as [[Special:WikiForum|the forums]], [[Special:MyTalk|talk pages]], and our [[Halopedia:Discord server|Discord server]]. | |||
==About the wiki== | ==About the wiki== | ||
A wiki is a website where users collaborate to create a detailed documentation of a particular topic. The crucial difference between an ordinary encyclopedia and a wiki, however, is that absolutely anyone can view and edit a wiki, for free. In essence, a wiki is simply a | A wiki is a website where users collaborate to create a detailed documentation of a particular topic. The crucial difference between an ordinary encyclopedia and a wiki, however, is that absolutely anyone can view and edit a wiki, for free. In essence, a wiki is simply a specialized online encyclopedia, maintained by fans of its topic. | ||
For instance, the most widely known example of a wiki is [[wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]. Unlike Wikipedia, however, Halopedia exists to specifically document the ''Halo'' series and its universe. As a result, all information held within the confines of Halopedia is related to ''Halo'', either directly, or peripherally. | For instance, the most widely known example of a wiki is [[wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]. Unlike Wikipedia, however, Halopedia exists to specifically document the ''Halo'' series and its universe. As a result, all information held within the confines of Halopedia is related to ''Halo'', either directly, or peripherally. | ||
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==Joining in== | ==Joining in== | ||
Halopedia is always on the look-out for new users, as editors are the lifeblood of the wiki. Anyone with an interest in ''Halo'' is welcome to join in and work on the wiki. You don't need to make an application or ask permission first; simply make an account, familiarize yourself with [[Halopedia:Simplified rules|the rules]] and [[Halopedia:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]] and then get stuck in! | Halopedia is always on the look-out for new users, as editors are the lifeblood of the wiki. Anyone with an interest in ''Halo'' is welcome to join in and work on the wiki. You don't need to make an application or ask permission first; simply make an account, familiarize yourself with [[Halopedia:Simplified rules|the rules]] and [[Halopedia:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]], and then get stuck in! | ||
For newcomers looking to help out, Halopedia has a page containing useful tips to help them get started, which can be found [[Halopedia:Useful tips|here]]. In addition, if you need help editing, Halopedia provides an array of useful [[Help:Contents|help pages]]. | For newcomers looking to help out, Halopedia has a page containing useful tips to help them get started, which can be found [[Halopedia:Useful tips|here]]. In addition, if you need help editing, Halopedia provides an array of useful [[Help:Contents|help pages]]. | ||