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The following conventions are a set of rules that apply when editing information on the Wiki. This page should be added to [[Special:Watchlist|one's list of followed pages]] (by clicking the star button at the top of this page), as it can be updated from time to time.
The following conventions apply when editing on the Wiki. Add this page to your [[Special:Watchlist|watchlist]] (click the '''Actions''' button, then '''Watch'''), for update notifications.


<font color=red>'''NEVER''' add information on content that has not been released by Gameloft yet.</font> Doing so without permission from gameloft may result in a '''ban''' from editing or if repeated a ban from accessing the site at all.
Also visit MediaWiki [[mw:Help:Contents|Help]] for additional editing tips.
 
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It is also recommended to visit the [[mw:Help:Contents|Help]] section of MediaWiki for more helpful tips on editing.


==Writing style==
==Writing style==
Proper grammar and spelling must be used along with an impersonal and formal style. For example, one must not write: ''You can get the following Dragon'', but rather ''The following Dragon can be obtained'', or ''The player can obtain the following Dragon''.
The following writing style rules apply:
 
* '''{{wp|American English}}''', and proper grammar and spelling is used.
The '''standard''' language used is <u>{{wp|American English}}</u> and the {{wp|calendar date}} format is Day-Month-Year (example: 08/01/2015 or 8 January 2015). The '''only''' exception to the date format is with titles of articles and images belonging to ''{{ctg|events}}.'' Event articles use the <u>yy/mm/dd</u> (example: 15/01/08) date format while event images use the <u>yy.mm.dd</u> (example: 15.01.08) format. The time is represented in the {{wp|24-hour-clock}} format and written as hh:mm (example: 18:30) while the {{wp|time zone}} is {{wp|Coordinated Universal Time|UTC}}. In addition, the standard {{wp|system of measurement}} is the {{wp|Metric system|metric one}}.
* '''Impersonal, neutral perspective, and formal''' style is used ("The following is obtained" rather than "You can get the following").
 
* '''{{wp|Calendar date}} format''' in article text is Day-Month-Year (e.g., 8 January 2015).  
When writing thousands/millions, a comma and '''not''' a period must be used as a separator. Example: 1,250 Gold/Hour; 25,225 Health; and so on. The only exceptions to this are the positions on {{ctg|Images:Events|event leaderboards}} that use no separator and names of {{ctg|Base Gold per Hour}} categories. When writing increments of time, they are written as hours and minutes, '''not''' as decimals or fractions (example: 2 hours and 30 minutes). When writing decimals, a period and '''not''' a fraction must be used (example: a multiplier of 4.75 is used for Level 45 players).
* '''{{ctg|events|Event}} page titles''' use ''yy/mm/dd'' (e.g., 15/01/08) format
* '''Event images''' use ''yy.mm.dd'' ((e.g., 15.01.08) format.  
* '''Time''' is written in {{wp|24-hour-clock}} format as hh:mm (e.g., 18:30) while {{wp|time zone}} is {{wp|Coordinated Universal Time|UTC}}.  
* '''{{wp|system of measurement}}''' standard is the {{wp|Metric system|metric system}}.
* '''Thousands/millions''' are separated by a comma '''not''' a period (e.g., 1,250 Gold/Hour, not 1250 Gold/Hour; 25,225 Health; and so on). The only exceptions are positions on {{ctg|Images:Events|event leaderboards}} using no separator and names of {{ctg|Base Gold per Hour}} categories.  
* '''Increments of time''' are written as hours and minutes, '''not''' as decimals or fractions (example: 2 hours and 30 minutes).  
* Decimals use a period '''not''' a fraction (e.g., a multiplier of 4.75).
* '''Numbers in articles''' are written in digits when used alongside currency (and anything that acts like a cost), [[Food]], levels, {{ctg|stats}}, [[Level Modifier|modifiers]], quantities, and timers or durations. Otherwise, they are written in letters.


When dealing with numbers in articles, they are written in digits when used alongside currency (and anything that acts like a cost), [[Food]], levels, {{ctg|stats}}, [[Level Modifier|modifiers]], and timers or various durations. Otherwise, they are written in letters.
{{ReleaseNotice}}


==Capitalization and specific terminology==
===Capitalization===
===Capitalization===
In general, words that are designed to refer to names, or to specify a particular object, are capitalized. For example, the word ''level'', when used in general, is not capitalized, but it is when specifying a particular level. For example: ''the player unlocks the Dragon Academy at Level 4.'' Another example is the word ''chest''; ''The Epic Chest is the most expensive of all chests.'' Or the word ''seal''; ''Chronos is unlocked when forging all the seals; the Seal of History is found in the Ancient Palace.'' Same goes for ''quest: Winning quests is necessary to progress on the Campaign Map; The first quest in the game is Quest 1.''
Use the following capitalization guidelines:
* '''Proper names for people, places, or objects''' are capitalized (e.g., ''level'' when used in general, but when specifying a particular level it ''is'' capitalized. For example: "the player unlocks the Dragon Academy at Level 4" or the word "chest" when specifying a particular type of chest: "The Epic Chest").


Some words, both the word itself (in both singular and plural forms) and what they refer to, when referring to in-game features or mechanics, are always capitalized (except for prepositions contained within them): Dragon, Element. As such, when referring to in-game Dragons, the word is capitalized, but when referring to {{wp|dragon}}s outside the game the word is not capitalized. Element is used to refer to one of the twelve attributes of a Dragon (Fire, Wind, Earth, Water, Plant, Metal, Energy, Void, Light, Shadow, Legendary, Divine). Thus, when element is used under the meaning of feature or component, it is not capitalized.
* Some words, both the word itself (in singular and plural forms) and what they refer to, when referring to in-game features or mechanics, are '''always capitalized''' (except for prepositions contained within them): '''Dragon''', or '''Element'''. As such, when referring to in-game Dragons, the word is capitalized, but when referring to {{wp|dragon}}s outside the game the word is not capitalized. Element is used to refer to one of the twelve attributes of a Dragon (Fire, Wind, Earth, Water, Plant, Metal, Energy, Void, Light, Shadow, Legendary, Divine). Thus, when an element is used under the meaning of feature or component, it is not capitalized.


For a clearer understanding, the following represents words (in both singular and plural forms) that, when referring to game mechanics and features, are always capitalized (except for prepositions contained within them): [[Campaign Map]], [[Clans|Clan]], [[Clockwork Dungeon]], [[Campaign Map]], [[Dragon Codex]], [[Dragon Fury]], [[Dragon League]], [[Enchantment]], [[Food]], [[Heroic Mode]], [[VIP Status|VIP]], and the names of {{ctg|In-Game Currency|in-game currencies}}, [[characters]], [[ruins]], {{ctg|stats}}, {{ctg|Types|types/classifications}}, {{ctg|skills}}, [[obstacles]], [[decorations]], {{ctg|islands}}, {{ctg|buildings}}, and so on and so forth. One should note that even when not written by its complete name, the feature is still to be capitalized: ''The [Clockwork] <u>Dungeon</u> is unlocked later in the game.''
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|-
! Always capitalized (when referring to game mechanics and features)
|-
| The following are words (in '''both singular and plural''' forms) that, when referring to game mechanics and features, are always capitalized (except for prepositions contained within them):
{{columns|
Dragon<br>Element<br>[[Campaign Map]]<br>[[Clans|Clan]]<br>{{ctg|Bottomless Dungeon}}<br>[[Campaign Map]]<br>[[Dragon Codex]]<br>[[Dragon Fury]]<br>[[Dragon League]]<br>[[Enchantment]]<br>[[Food]]<br>[[Gold]]<br>[[Heroic Mode]]<br>[[VIP Status|VIP]]<br>Types of {{ctg|In-Game Currency|in-game currencies}}<br>[[characters|Character]] names<br>[[Ruins|Ruin]] names<br>{{ctg|stats|Stat}}names<br>{{ctg|Rarity}} names<br>{{ctg|Skills|Skill}} names<br>[[Obstacles|Obstacle names]]<br>[[Decorations|Decoration]]names<br>{{ctg|islands|Island}} names<br>{{ctg|buildings|Building}} names<br>and so on and so forth.
}}
'''Note: Even when not written by its complete name, the feature must still be capitalized (e.g., ''The [Bottomless] Dungeon is unlocked later in the game'').
|}


===Terminology===
===Terminology===
* {{ctg|Types|Type or classification}} is used to refer to the rarity tier of a Dragon (Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, Legendary, and Divine). In some cases, Boss might be included for administrative purposes, but it is not a true rarity.
* {{ctg|Rarity|Classification}} refers to the rarity of a Dragon (Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, Legendary, and Divine, Boss).
* Archipelago is the collective term used for {{ctg|islands}} while [[Dragolandia]] refers to the place where the entirety of the game takes place, thus it includes both the Archipelago and the [[Campaign Map]], as well as comprising other elements or locations within the game.
* Archipelago refers to the collective group of {{ctg|islands}}, while [[Dragolandia]] refers to where the entire game takes place; thus it includes the Archipelago, the [[Campaign Map]], and other locations in the game.
* Whenever a specific Main or Side Quest is referred, it must be written as Quest ''Number'' ('''Full Name'''), for example: Quest 1 ('''Port Of Numa'''). Additionally it must be specified from which mode it is part of ([[Normal Mode]] or [[Heroic Mode]]).
* Main or Side Quests must be written as Quest ''Number'' ('''Full Name'''), for example: Quest 1 ('''Port Of Numa'''). Additionally, it must be specified from which mode it is part of ([[Normal Mode]], [[Heroic Mode]], [[Nightmare Mode]]).
* Dragons, with the exception of some categories, have two names, namely their [[:Category:Dragons#Names|species name and its given name]]. Their species name, or just their name, is used to refer to the one all Dragons of that kind possess (example: Mentor Dragon, with Mentor being the species name). Their given name is the one randomly-generated by the game and assigned automatically to them upon being hatched, which can also be changed (example: Olmi, Onte).
* Most Dragons have two names, their {{ctg|Dragons#Names|species name and their given name}}, ensure species name is used appropriately.
 
==Articles (Pages)==


==Formatting, linking and categorization==
===Article Models===
===Text formatting===
An article model is a guide to model pages after, used on pages of a similar type to keep them unified in format and appearance. When creating a new Dragon or Event article/page, please follow the {{ctg|Article Models|pre-defined models}}:
{{see|[[mw:Help:Formatting|this MediaWiki article]]}}


To make a text bold, three apostrophes must be put on either side of it, while using the Source Editor, such as <code><nowiki>'''Dragon Mania Legends'''</nowiki></code>, or in Visual Editor by selecting the word and clicking '''B''' on the editing bar above. This will result in '''Dragon Mania Legends'''.
* '''Dragons:''' {{dmlw|Dragon Article Model}} - Though, copying and editing a Dragon page having the same obtainment method is most helpful.  
* '''Events:''' {{dmlw|Event Article Model}} - Though, copying and editing an Event page having the same type and configuration is most helpful.  


To make a text italic, two apostrophes must be put on either side of it, while using the Source Editor, such as <code><nowiki>''Dragon Mania Legends''</nowiki></code>, or in Visual Editor by selecting the word and clicking ''I'' on the editing bar above. This will result in ''Dragon Mania Legends''.
===Creating Articles===
'''Before creating a new page, always {{color|red|[[Special:Search|search]]|y}} the topic ''thoroughly'' to ensure it is not already covered.''' Methods for creating a new page are as follows:


To make a text both bold and italic, five apostrophes must be put on either side of it, while using the Source Editor, such as <code><nowiki>'''''Dragon Mania Legends'''''</nowiki></code>, or in Visual Editor by selecting the word and clicking ''I'' and '''B''' on the editing bar above. This will result in '''''Dragon Mania Legends'''''.
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|-
!colspan="2"|Creating a New Page
|-
!Search + "Redlink" (Preferred Method)
!'''New Page''' feature (error-prone)
|-
|
'''Preferred method:'''


===Linking===
# Open [[Special:Search]].
{{see|[[mw:Help:Links|this MediaWiki article]]}}
# Enter and search for the page name, using the appropriate name (the full, official name as found in the game itself), with proper capitalization (what you search for is also used to create the new page, exactly as entered).
#* Example: "''B''ottomless ''D<''ungeon" has proper capitalization where "Bottomless ''d''ungeon" does not, and just "Dungeon" would be incorrect as it is not the correct title as it appears in-game).
# Check search results, ensure page or page section doesn't already exist. Your search text creates a red link:
::<span style="font-size:0.8em;">'''''"Create the page {{color|red|New Page Name|y}} on this wiki! See search results found"'''''</span>
<ol>
<li value="4"> If no existing page/section exists, click the '''{{color|red|red link|y}}''' to create the page exactly as entered.
<li value="5"> Enter page content and '''always preview for errors and make corrections before saving'''.
<li value="6"> Save the page.
</ol>
|
'''New Page''' feature (error-prone)


Whenever something having its own article on the wiki is referenced in another article, it must be linked at least once. This is done by putting two brackets on either side of a word in Source Editor or by selecting the word and clicking the [[File:Link button.png]] button in Visual Editor. For example, <code><nowiki>[[Campaign Map]]</nowiki></code> will result in [[Campaign Map]].
# Click '''[[MediaWiki:NewPage|New Page]]''' in the sidebar '''Utilities''' section.
# Choose the correct page type.
# In the input field, enter the full, official name found in the game itself (with proper capitalization) and press the ''Add new'' button.
#* Example: "''B''ottomless ''D''ungeon" has proper capitalization where "Bottomless ''d''ungeon" does not, and just "Dungeon" would be incorrect as it is not the correct title as it appears in-game).
# Enter the content you want on the page, then '''always preview for errors and make necessary corrections before saving'''.
# Click the '''Save page''' button.
|}


If one wishes to change the text which is displayed for a link that is shown, a pipe (followed by the desired text to be shown) must be added before the closing brackets. For example, <code><nowiki>[[Campaign Map|Dragons on the Campaign Map]]</nowiki></code> becomes: [[Campaign Map|Dragons on the Campaign Map]].
==Editing==
{{see|[[mw:Help:Editing|Editing]]}}


External pages can be linked, as well. A single opening square bracket must be written, then the URL of the page (including the http:// part) followed by a space, the desired text, and a single closing square bracket. So, for example, <code><nowiki>[http://www.gameloft.com/en/ Gameloft]</nowiki></code> will look like this: [http://www.gameloft.com/en/ Gameloft]
===Existing Pages===
Editing should be done using:
* Edit (Source) mode, by visiting the page and pressing '''Actions''' (button) > '''Edit'''. This allows working with wikitext.  


===Categorization===
{{notebox|Note: Always click the ''Show preview'' button before saving ''' to check your edits are correct; this prevents staff from having to ''patrol'' (mark as reviewed) multiple edits to the same page, the same day. Individual sections can be edited, but if you have to edit multiple sections of the same page, please edit the whole page instead of sections.}}
{{see|[[mw:Help:Categories|this MediaWiki article]]}}


All articles and files (pages and images) must be properly categorized. Depending on the type of article/file, the required categories can be found [[Special:Categories|here]].
{{ReleaseNotice}}


Categorizing a page can be done by simply going to the bottom of an article, while using the Source Editor, and adding <code><nowiki>[[Category:(name of the category)]]</nowiki></code>.
===Undoing an edit===
Undoing an edit is done by pressing '''Actions (button) > History''', finding the edit in the History list, then clicking the ''Undo'' link for the edit.


All image categories start with the "Images:" prefix (i.e. <code><nowiki>[[Category:Images:(name of the category)]]</nowiki></code>). The simplest way to categorize an image is by manually adding the categorization in the Summary box before uploading it when using the [[Special:Upload|classic uploader]] or [[Special:MultiUpload|multiple uploader]]. If an image has already been uploaded, the same option is available as with pages.
===Text formatting===
{{see|[[mw:Help:Formatting|this MediaWiki article]]}}


===Tables===
* '''Bold text:''' <code><nowiki>'''Dragon Mania Legends'''</nowiki></code>.
When new to MediaWiki tables can be a challenge to understand and create in MediaWiki format. For visual help building wiki tables, try the [https://www.tablesgenerator.com/mediawiki_tables MediaWiki Table Generator]. After a table has been created there, users can hit the "Generate" button to generate a table in MediaWiki format that can be copied and pasted into this wiki.  
* ''Italic text:'' <code><nowiki>''Dragon Mania Legends''</nowiki></code>.
* '''''Bold and Italic text:''''' <code><nowiki>'''''Dragon Mania Legends'''''</nowiki></code>.


'''Note:''' Do NOT apply background colors and bright formatting to your table or they will be removed by a moderator for readability.
===Linking===
{{see|[[mw:Help:Links|this MediaWiki article]]}}


==Templates==
Whenever referencing another page or its content, link to it on first mention.
{{see|[[mw:Help:Templates|this MediaWiki article]]|for a larger documentation about templates and their proper use}}
* '''Exact page name''' link: <code><nowiki>[[Campaign Map]]</nowiki></code> results in [[Campaign Map]].
** Linking is case-sensitive after the first word (e.g., <code><nowiki>[[Campaign map]]</nowiki></code> doesn't match the actual page title because of the lowercase "m", an incorrect red link is shown on the page, indicating it doesn't exist. Incorrect links cause pages to show in [[Special:WantedPages|Wanted Pages]] erroneously, which must be fixed by staff.
* '''Override link text''': <code><nowiki>[[Campaign Map|Campaign Display Text]]</nowiki></code> becomes: [[Campaign Map|Campaign Display Text]].


{{ctg|Templates}} have multiple purposes on the wiki. They are used to mark something specific on a page and they represent an efficient alternative to typing lengthy words, as well as replacing various things across multiple articles with only a few edits.
'''Use caution linking to categories, since this categorizes pages mistakenly and causes the text itself to disappear!''' Instead, use the {{template|ctg}} template (e.g., <code><nowiki>{{ctg|Dragons|Display Text}}</nowiki></code> results in {{ctg|Dragons|Display Text}}).


Below is a list of frequently used templates. All link templates, with the exception of those used for displaying images, as well as other templates, also have the option to change the default text that is displayed by adding a pipe before closing the template and the desired text between the pipe and the closing of the template. For example, <code><nowiki>{{ctg|Dragons|Dragons on the Campaign Map}}</nowiki></code> will result in {{ctg|Dragons|Dragons on the Campaign Map}}.
* '''External page link''': <code><nowiki>[https://www.gameloft.com/en/ Gameloft]</nowiki></code> looks like this: [http://www.gameloft.com/en/ Gameloft] (Note the space between the URL and the display text at the end).


Templates that are used for displaying images have the option to change the default size of the image by adding a pipe before closing the template and the ''px='' parameter with the desired size between the pipe and the closing of the template. For example, <code><nowiki>{{i|The Great Dragon Race|px=25}}</nowiki></code> will result in {{i|The Great Dragon Race|px=25}} with a size of 25 pixels, the default size being 20 pixels for that particular template. However, ''px='' is not necessary at all for all templates or only necessary for some templates if they have a certain value. Templates who need to make use of said parameter will be indicated by the * symbol.
===Feature History===
When updates change or introduce new features, each change is entered in the ''History'' section at the bottom of the corresponding page, using the {{template|update}} template.  


Note that in the case of this template, both the article and the icon have to have the same name, with the {{ctg|Images:Icons|icon}} receiving the word "Icon" at the end of it.
===Categorization===
{{see|[[mw:Help:Categories|this MediaWiki article]]}}


==={{ctg|Link templates}}===
* All pages and images must be properly categorized into an existing [[Special:Categories|category]] (ask staff for help if needed).
{|class="wikitable"
* Categorize pages by adding <code><nowiki>[[Category:Name of Category]]</nowiki></code> at the bottom of the page, while using the Source Editor.  
!rowspan="2"|Link template
 
!rowspan="2"|Usage
* Images are categorized on upload in their ''Summary'' field (or afterward by editing the page).
!colspan="2"|Example
** All image categories start with the "Images:" prefix (i.e., <code><nowiki>[[Category:Images:Name of Category]]</nowiki></code>).
|-
!Code
!Outcome
|-
|{{template|ctg}}
|Links to [[Special:categories|categories]] by their name.
|<code><nowiki>{{ctg|Dragons}}</nowiki></code>
|{{ctg|Dragons}}
|-
|{{template|c}}
|Links to {{ctg|Types|classification categories}} by their name.
|<code><nowiki>{{c|Rare}}</nowiki></code>
|{{c|Rare}}
|-
|{{template|e}}
|Links to {{ctg|Elements|Element categories}} by their name.
|<code><nowiki>{{e|Fire}}</nowiki></code>
|{{e|Fire}}
|-
|{{template|em}}
|Links to {{ctg|Elements|Element categories}} by their full name.
|<code><nowiki>{{em|Fire}}</nowiki></code>
|{{em|Fire}}
|-
|{{template|apd}}
|Links to the {{ctg|Arena Dragons}} category as "Arena-Prize Dragon".
|<code><nowiki>{{apd}}</nowiki></code>
|{{apd}}
|-
|{{template|ced}}
|Links to the {{ctg|Clan Dragons}} category as "Clan-Exclusive Dragon".
|<code><nowiki>{{ced}}</nowiki></code>
|{{ced}}
|-
|{{template|csd}}
|Links to the {{ctg|Card Dragons}} category as "Card-Segment Dragon".
|<code><nowiki>{{csd}}</nowiki></code>
|{{csd}}
|-
|{{template|ded}}
|Links to the {{ctg|Dungeon Dragons}} category as "Dungeon-Exclusive Dragon".
|<code><nowiki>{{ded}}</nowiki></code>
|{{ded}}
|-
|{{template|ebd}}
|Links to the {{ctg|Enchantment Dragons}} category as "Enchantment-Breedable Dragon".
|<code><nowiki>{{ebd}}</nowiki></code>
|{{ebd}}
|-
|{{template|eld}}
|Links to the {{ctg|Enchantment Dragons}} category as "Enchantment-League Dragon".
|<code><nowiki>{{eld}}</nowiki></code>
|{{eld}}
|-
|{{template|eod}}
|Links to the {{ctg|Event Dragons}} category as "Event-Only Dragon".
|<code><nowiki>{{eod}}</nowiki></code>
|{{eod}}
|-
|{{template|ltd}}
|Links to the {{ctg|Limited-Time Dragons}} category as "Limited-Time Dragon".
|<code><nowiki>{{ltd}}</nowiki></code>
|{{ltd}}
|-
|{{template|red}}
|Links to the {{ctg|Reward Dragons}} category as "Reward-Exclusive Dragon".
|<code><nowiki>{{red}}</nowiki></code>
|{{red}}
|-
|{{template|ved}}
|Links to the {{ctg|VIP Dragons}} category as "VIP-Exclusive Dragon".
|<code><nowiki>{{ved}}</nowiki></code>
|{{ved}}
|-
|{{template|bdgd}}
|Links to the {{bdgd}} category.
|<code><nowiki>{{bdgd}}</nowiki></code>
|{{bdgd}}
|-
|{{template|dotm}}
|Links to the {{dotm}} category.
|<code><nowiki>{{dotm}}</nowiki></code>
|{{dotm}}
|-
|{{template|dotw}}
|Links to the {{dotw}} category.
|<code><nowiki>{{dotw}}</nowiki></code>
|{{dotw}}
|-
|{{template|wdp}}
|Links to the {{wdp}} category.
|<code><nowiki>{{wdp}}</nowiki></code>
|{{wdp}}
|-
|{{template|ba}}
|Links to {{ctg|Base Attack|Attack base categories}} by their number.
|<code><nowiki>{{ba|56}}</nowiki></code>
|{{ba|56}}
|-
|{{template|bh}}
|Links to {{ctg|Base Health|Health base categories}} by their number.
|<code><nowiki>{{bh|240}}</nowiki></code>
|{{bh|240}}
|-
|{{template|bg}}
|Links to {{ctg|Base Gold per Hour|Gold/Hour base categories}} by their number.
|<code><nowiki>{{bg|370}}</nowiki></code>
|{{bg|370}}
|-
|{{template|chr}}
|Links to a specific character on the article [[Characters]].<br>If left empty, links to and displays the ''Trainer''.
|<code><nowiki>{{chr|Arya}}</nowiki></code><br><code><nowiki>{{chr}}</nowiki></code>
|{{chr|Arya}}<br>{{chr}}
|-
|{{template|cr}}
|Links to the ''Limited Currencies'' section on the article {{ctg|In-Game Currency}} while displaying a specific currency.
|<code><nowiki>{{cr|Dice}}</nowiki></code>
|{{cr|Dice}}
|-
|{{template|h}}
|Links to a specific Habitat on the article [[Habitats]].
|<code><nowiki>{{h|Legendary}}</nowiki></code>
|{{h|Legendary}}
|-
|{{template|island}}
|Links to a specific island on the article {{ctg|islands}}.
|<code><nowiki>{{island|Tranquil Garden}}</nowiki></code>
|{{island|Tranquil Garden}}
|-
|{{template|ruin}}
|Links to a specific Ruin on the article [[Ruins]].
|<code><nowiki>{{ruin|Ancient Palace}}</nowiki></code>
|{{ruin|Ancient Palace}}
|-
|rowspan="10"|{{template|i}}
|Links to an article in the mainspace by its icon.*<br>
|<code><nowiki>{{i|Achievements}}</nowiki></code><br><code><nowiki>{{i|Fire Dragon}}</nowiki></code><br><code><nowiki>{{i|Experience}}</nowiki></code>
|{{i|Achievements}}<br>{{i|Fire Dragon}}<br>{{i|Experience}}
|-
|Links to an article in the mainspace by its icon*, and specifies how large the icon should be in px (without adding the px).
|<code><nowiki>{{i|Experience||30}}</nowiki></code>
|{{i|Experience||30}}
|-
|Displays an icon without containing any links, except to the icon itself.<br>Replacing "i" with "<nowiki>|link|</nowiki>" and then adding the name of an article followed by it will link to that article.
|<code><nowiki>{{i|Achievements|i}}</nowiki></code><br><code><nowiki>{{i|Messages|link|Social System#Messages}}</nowiki></code>
|{{i|Achievements|i}}<br>{{i|Messages|link|Social System#Messages}}
|-
|Displays an icon without containing any links, except for the icon itself, and specifies how large the icon should be in px (without adding the px).
|<code><nowiki>{{i|Experience|i|30}}</nowiki></code>
|{{i|Experience|i|30}}
|-
|Links to an article in the ''[[Special:Categories|Category]]'' namespace by its icon.
|<code><nowiki>{{i|Boss Dragons|1}}</nowiki></code><br><code><nowiki>{{i|VIP Dragons|1}}</nowiki></code>
|{{i|Boss Dragons|1}}<br>{{i|VIP Dragons|1}}
|-
|Links to an article in the ''[[Special:Categories|Category]]'' namespace by its icon, and specifies how large the icon should be in px (without adding the px).
|<code><nowiki>{{i|Boss Dragons|1|30}}</nowiki></code>
|{{i|Boss Dragons|1|30}}
|-
|Links to an article in the mainspace by both its article and icon with the name being shown first.
|<code><nowiki>{{i|Achievements|2}}</nowiki></code><br><code><nowiki>{{i|Fire Dragon|2}}</nowiki></code><br><code><nowiki>{{i|Experience|2}}</nowiki></code>
|{{i|Achievements|2}}<br>{{i|Fire Dragon|2}}<br>{{i|Experience|2}}
|-
|Links to an article in the mainspace by both its article and icon, and specifies how large the icon should be in px (without adding the px).
|<code><nowiki>{{i|Experience|2|30}}</nowiki></code>
|{{i|Experience|2|30}}
|-
|Links to an article in the ''[[Special:Categories|Category]]'' namespace by both its article and icon with the name being shown first.
|<code><nowiki>{{i|Boss Dragons|c}}</nowiki></code><br><code><nowiki>{{i|VIP Dragons|c}}</nowiki></code>
|{{i|Boss Dragons|c}}<br>{{i|VIP Dragons|c}}
|-
|Links to an article in the ''[[Special:Categories|Category]]'' namespace by both its article and icon with the name being shown first, and specifies how large the icon should be in px (without adding the px).
|<code><nowiki>{{i|Boss Dragons|c|30}}</nowiki></code>
|{{i|Boss Dragons|c|30}}
|-
|{{template|ci}}
|Links to a {{ctg|Types|rarity}} by its icon.
|<code><nowiki>{{ci|Rare}}</nowiki></code>
|{{ci|Rare}}
|-
|{{template|ei}}
|Links to an {{ctg|Elements|Element}} by its icon.
|<code><nowiki>{{ei|Fire}}</nowiki></code>
|{{ei|Fire}}
|-
|rowspan="3"|{{template|di}}
|Links to a {{ctg|Dragons|Dragon}} page by both its article and icon with the name being shown first.*
|<code><nowiki>{{di|Fire}}</nowiki></code>
|{{di|Fire}}
|-
|Links to a {{ctg|Dragons|Dragon}} page by both its article and icon with the name being shown second.
|<code><nowiki>{{di|Fire|2}}</nowiki></code>
|{{di|Fire|2}}
|-
|Displays the Dragon icon with the name being shown second, but ''without'' a link to the page.
|<code><nowiki>{{di|Fire|n}}</nowiki></code>
|{{di|Fire|n}}
|}


==={{ctg|Templates|Other}}===
===Tables===
{|class="wikitable"
Tables can be challenging to understand and create in MediaWiki format. '''Once familiar with tables, it is easier to work with them in Edit (Source) mode.'''
!rowspan="2"|Template
!rowspan="2"|Usage
!colspan="2"|Example
|-
!Code
!Outcome
|-
|{{template|mos}}
|Links to the {{mos}}.
|<code><nowiki>{{mos}}</nowiki></code>
|{{mos}}
|-
|{{template|coc}}
|Links to the {{coc}}.
|<code><nowiki>{{coc}}</nowiki></code>
|{{coc}}
|-
|{{template|ec}}
|Links to the {{ec}}.
|<code><nowiki>{{ec}}</nowiki></code>
|{{ec}}
|-
|{{template|wqrg}}
|Links to the {{wqrg}}.
|<code><nowiki>{{wqrg}}</nowiki></code>
|{{wqrg}}
|-
|{{template|wp}}
|Links to an article on {{wp|Main Page|Wikipedia}}.
|<code><nowiki>{{wp|Dragon}}</nowiki></code>
|{{wp|Dragon}}
|-
|{{template|u}}
|Links to a user's page.
|<code><nowiki>{{u|DML Wiki}}</nowiki></code>
|{{u|DML Wiki}}
|-
|{{template|ut}}
|Links to a user's talk page.
|<code><nowiki>{{ut|DML Wiki}}</nowiki></code>
|{{ut|DML Wiki}}
|-
|{{template|template}}
|Links to a template in the Template: namespace with the name of the template displayed over a gray background.
|<code><nowiki>{{template|wp}}</nowiki></code>
|{{template|wp}}
|-
|{{template|dmlw}}
|Links to a page in the Dragon Mania Legends Wiki: namespace.
|<code><nowiki>{{dmlw|Staff}}</nowiki></code>
|{{dmlw|Staff}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|{{template|rt}}
|Used for inserting rollover text.<br>Any symbol, word or even sentence(s) can be used to indicate that a word/sentence has rollover text information.
|<code><nowiki>{{rt|*|text here}}</nowiki></code><br><code><nowiki>{{rt|word|text here}}</nowiki></code>
|{{rt|*|text here}}<br>{{rt|word|text here}}
|-
|Adding the letter N (short for Note) on the first position will {{wp|subscript and superscript|superscript}} it.
|<code><nowiki>{{rt|N|text here}}</nowiki></code>
|{{rt|N|text here}}
|-
|{{template|deadlink}}
|Used to indicate any kind of link that is no longer available.
|<code><nowiki>{{deadlink|[[MediaWiki:Smileys]]}}</nowiki></code>
|{{deadlink|[[MediaWiki:Smileys]]}}
|-
|{{template|q}}
|Used for adding texts taken verbatim from the game between stylish quotes (not to be used in {{ctg|Infobox templates}}).
|<code><nowiki>{{q|Dragons}}</nowiki></code>
|{{q|Dragons}}
|-
|{{template|q2}}
|Used for italicizing and adding anything inside a gray-colored box.
|<code><nowiki>{{q2|Dragons}}</nowiki></code>
|{{q2|Dragons}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|{{template|see}}
|rowspan="2"|Used for linking additional information on a subject.<br>Adding a pipe after the subject and then manually entering text will change the default text.
|<code><nowiki>{{see|[[Main Page]]}}</nowiki></code>
|{{see|[[Main Page]]}}
|-
|<code><nowiki>{{see|[[Main Page]]|for news}}</nowiki></code>
|{{see|[[Main Page]]|for news}}
|}


If one wishes for an image or page to be deleted, then the <code><nowiki>{{delete|reason for deletion}}</nowiki></code> template must be added anywhere on a page and an admin will decide whether or not the page should be deleted, based on the given reason.
The following is an example of what table source looks like, and each line's function:
<pre>
{|class="wikitable sortable" <-- Table start and styles
! <-- Header 1
! <-- Header 2
! <-- Header 3
|- <-- Begins a new row
| <-- Cell 1 start
| <-- Cell 2 start
| <-- Cell 3 start
|} <-- Table end
</pre>
<br>
The output of the above is:
{|class="wikitable sortable" <-- Table start and styles
! <-- Header 1
! <-- Header 2
! <-- Header 3
|- <-- Begins a new row
| <-- Cell 1 start
| <-- Cell 2 start
| <-- Cell 3 start
|} <-- Table end


==Articles==
* For help see [[mw:Help:Tables#Basics Table Basics|MediaWiki Table help]].
<font color=red>'''NEVER''' add information on content that has not been released by Gameloft yet.</font>
* Column or Row span: to stretch through more than one, see [[mw:Help:Tables#HTML colspan and rowspan colspan]] property.
<!--{{see|[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:VisualEditor/User_guide#Editing_tables Editing Tables]|for information on how to edit tables in Visual Editor (using the Edit button).}}-->
* For visual help to build wiki tables, try the [https://www.tablesgenerator.com/mediawiki tables MediaWiki Table Generator].
* '''Do NOT''' apply custom background colors, outlines, cell color, or formatting to tables, such are removed for consistency.


When creating a new article of Dragons or events, one must make use of the {{ctg|Article Models|pre-defined models}}.
==Using Templates==
{{see|[[mw:Help:Templates|this MediaWiki article]]|for a larger documentation about templates and their proper use}}


* For Dragons: {{dmlw|Dragon Article Model}}
{{ctg|Templates}} are indicated by their opening <code><nowiki>{{</nowiki></code> and closing <code><nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> curly brackets, as well as the parameters and values (text after the equals sign) they contain. Values tell template what kind of content to generate. Templates are used for many purposes, such as to format, shortcut, repeat, calculate, or style content uniformly across pages. This wiki makes heavy use of templates, and most templates have documentation explaining their parameters, potential values, and use. Template documentation is displayed, often with examples, on their template page (in the ''Template:'' [[mw:Help:Namespaces|namespace]], the prefix for all template names). A full list of templates is located {{ctg|Templates|here}}.
* For events: {{dmlw|Event Article Model}}


When creating other articles, the rules listed so far must be followed. If the article is about a feature introduced after the game's initial release, namely starting with [[Update 1.1]], this information must be specified in the introduction of the article (example: Introduced in Update X, ''Name'' feature is...).
===Infobox Templates===
Infobox templates are used to generate specific types of pages and create information boxes at the right of a page, commonly seen on {{ctg|Events|Event}} and {{ctg|Dragons|Dragon}} pages. Such templates may also generate part of the page body text, automatically link to images, and do automatic calculations to reduce maintenance.


Whenever an update brings any kind of changes to a feature, this must be reflected on the article itself and the old information must be added under a section titled Noteworthy Changes in a bulleted list.
The primary Infobox templates used on this wiki are:


==Images==
* [[Template:DragonBox]] - Generates {{ctg|Dragons|Dragon}} pages.
<font color=red>'''NEVER''' add images of content that has not been released by Gameloft yet.</font>
* [[Template:EventBox]] - Generates {{ctg|Events|Event}} pages.
* [[Template:BuildingBox]] - Generates [[Buildings|Building]] page side infoboxes.


Images are used to depict different aspects and features of the game. Any extra detail that is present on the image and has nothing to do with what it should represent (such as backgrounds and neighboring buildings) must be cropped out.  
===Icons & Links===
Most icons have default sizes for a reason (consistency and uniformity in tables and text) there are few cases where size should be overridden.  


'''In general, all images should be uploaded at the maximum size for which they are to be displayed, so if a button is to be displayed at no larger than 100px tall on all pages it appears on, it should not be uploaded at a size larger than that.''' This helps to preserve site space and also bandwidth for mobile users in particular who have to download images over metered connections. [https://tinypng.com/ TinyPNG/TinyJPG] compression should also be considered, which means images reading for posting can be put through the compression tool, downloaded and then uploaded to the wiki for 70% file upload savings (with original images saved by wiki staff elsewhere).
==={{ctg|Image link templates}}===
{{#lst:Category:Image link templates|table}}


Images can be uploaded using [[Special:Upload|this]] for single-file uploads and [[Special:MultiUpload|this]] for multiple-file uploads. '''Any text present on the images has to be in the standard language of the wiki (American English)'''.
==={{ctg|Link templates}}===
{{#lst:Category:Link templates|table}}


When adding a new image, the following process must be followed:
To request a page be deleted, the <code><nowiki>{{delete|reason for deletion}}</nowiki></code> template must be added anywhere on a page, an admin reviews the request.


===Image Sizes===
==Images==
<div class="scroll-all">
===Uploading Images===
Images are used (sparingly) to depict game features. Generally,  wiki staff resizes, crops, assembles or uploads images from high-resolutions provided by Gameloft, since screenshots typically do not offer a high enough resolution. '''Personal use images are not permitted.'''


'''Important:'''
* Use [[Special:Upload]] for uploading.
* '''Text on images is usually avoided, if necessary it must be in American English'''.


{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 100%"
'''All Images Must:'''
!style="background-color:#666666;"|Image Type
{{#lsth:MediaWiki:Uploadtext|All images must:}}<!--
!style="background-color:#666666;"|Proper Naming
-->
!style="background-color:#666666;"|Proper Sizing
====Image Sizes====
!style="background-color:#666666;"|Proper Format
<section begin="image_sizes" />
!style="background-color:#666666;"|Special Information
'''Important:'''
* Images are obtained by the wiki team direct from Gameloft (or carefully taken at high-res by staff and cropped in Photoshop).
* Copies of (high-res) originals are saved in the team shared folders, then "for-web" smaller versions saved.
* All images '''except Dragon eggs''' are cropped to the nearest pixels to remove excess transparent space. 
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible" style="width: 100%"
!style="background-color:#666666;"|Subject
!style="background-color:#666666;"|Naming
!style="background-color:#666666;"|Max Size
!style="background-color:#666666;"|Format
!style="background-color:#666666;"|*
|-  
|-  
!ALL IMAGES
!ALL IMAGES
|colspan="4"|Please follow the naming convention used in the existing category suitable for the image you are about to upload. In general, users should only upload images listed in [[Special:WantedFiles]] (please do not upload dragon icons, [[User:Kimberly|Kimberly]] creates those) using the exact name specified. Images should generally be uploaded at the largest size for which they are to be used in pages (not larger), and most files should not exceed 800px in width or height (unless they look poor at smaller sizes). This prevents extra copies from being made by MediaWiki, as a file page can only display files at a maximum of 800px by 800px, MediaWiki is ''forced'' to create a copy/thumbnail to display it at that size on those pages, and unnecessary copies should be avoided (eats server space unnecessarily).
|colspan="4"|
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|-
! All Images
|-
|
* Replace spaces with _ (underscores) or MediaWiki replaces them with dashes.
* Sizes uploaded should generally be the maximum size needed to display it (and for readability), to preserve server space.
* Use [https://tinypng.com/ TinyPNG] compression on large PNGs, for 70% file size savings.  
|}
|-
|-
!Achievements
!Achievements
|Decoration - ''Name'' (''Tier'').png
|Decoration_-_''Name''_(''Tier'').png
|A maximum width of 300 pixels
|300px '''w'''
|.png
|.png
|Resize width, height will auto-adjust.<br>([[:File:Meteorite Dragon Promotion (Dragon of the Week 2018).jpg|Example]])
|[[:File:Meteorite Dragon Promotion (Dragon of the Week 2018).jpg|Example]]
|-
|-
!Dragon Advertisements
!Ads/Promos
|''Name'' Dragon Promotion (''Event'')
|''Event Name''_(''Event/Date'')_Promotion.jpg
|A maximum width of 600 pixels
|600 px '''w'''
|.jpg
|.jpg
|Resize width, height will auto-adjust.<br>([[:File:Meteorite Dragon Promotion (Dragon of the Week 2018).jpg|Example]])
|[[:File:Boss Challenge (23.10.30) Promotion.jpg|Example]]
|-
|-
!Decorations/Obstacles
!Decos
|Decoration - ''Name''.png<br>Obstacle - ''Name''.png
|Decoration_-_''Name''.png
|A maximum width of 400 pixels, or maximum height of 500 pixels.
|400, 500, or 600px (best judgement) '''w/h''' (whichever is widest)
|.png
|.png
|Resize width, height will auto-adjust, or resize height and width will auto-adjust<br>([[:File:Meteorite Dragon Promotion (Dragon of the Week 2018).jpg|Example]])
|[[:File:Meteorite Dragon Promotion (Dragon of the Week 2018).jpg|Example]]
|-
|-
!Dragon Icons
!Dragon Icons
|''Name_Dragon''_Icon.png for regular Dragons, ''Name''_Icon.png for Boss Dragons. [[User:Kimberly|Kimberly]] does these icons, other users should not do them so they are kept uniform.
|''Name_Dragon''_Icon.png (regular Dragons)<br>''Name''_Icon.png (Boss Dragons).
|156x158 pixels
|156 x 158px (exact)
|.png
|.png
|[[User:Kimberly|Kimberly]] does these icons, other users should not do them so they are kept uniform.
|{{user|Kimberly}}<br>or {{user|LoriN}}<br> usually does.
|-
|-
!Element Icons
!Adult Dragon
|''Name''_(Element)_Icon.png
|''Name''_Dragon.png
|160x160 pixels
|800px '''w/h''' (whichever is widest)
|.png
|rowspan="3"|.png
|
|[[:File:Bell Dragon.png|Example]]
|-
|-
!Other images of Dragons in<br>different situations, locations or events
!Baby Dragon
|''Name'' Dragon (''Name Situation/Location/Event'')
|''Name''_Dragon_Baby.png
|A maximum width of 1,024 pixels
|600px '''w/h''' (whichever is widest)
|Any
|[[:File:Bell Dragon Baby.png|Example]]
|Resize width, height will auto-adjust.<br>([[:File:Dragon Petting (Dragon Being Petted).jpg|Example]])
|-
|-
!Dragons in their adult form
!Dragon eggs
|''Name'' Dragon
|''Name''_Dragon_Egg.png
|800 pixels maximum dimension
|256 x 256px (exact, no cropping)
|rowspan="3"|.png
|[[:File:Bell Dragon Egg.png|Example]]
|Remove background. Resize longer side, keep aspect ratio.<br>([[:File:Bell Dragon.png|Example]])
|-
|-
!Dragons in their infant form
!Maps/bkrnd
|''Name'' Dragon Baby
|''See relevant category for<br>file naming convention''
|600 pixels maximum dimension
|colspan="2"|800px '''w/h''' (whichever is widest) unless difficult to see/read, then large enough to read.
|Remove background. Resize longer side, keep aspect ratio.<br>([[:File:Bell Dragon Baby.png|Example]])
|[[:File:Afterlife Adventure - Level 1 Map.jpg|Example]]
|-
|-
!Dragon eggs
|''Name'' Dragon Egg
|256x256 pixels
|Take screenshot of egg in 'Speed Up' view.<br>Crop to image of egg and resize.<br>Remove background.<br>Image must be in 1:1 width/height ratio.<br>([[:File:Bell Dragon Egg.png|Example]])
|}
|}
</div>


More examples of how the images should look can be found {{ctg|Images:Dragons|here}}.
More examples of how the images should look can be found {{ctg|Images:Dragons|here}}.
<section end="image_sizes" />
===Using Images===
While most images are embedded by using {{dmlw|Manual of Style#Icons & Links|templates}}, some must be put in the page body content itself; when this is the case, you can embed an image in a page by:
* General Syntax: <code><nowiki>[[File:filename.extension|options|caption]]</nowiki></code>
====Inline Images====
'''To include a non-icon image in text'''  it should have a size specified (e.g., <code><nowiki>[[File:Fire Dragon.png|40px]]</nowiki></code>. {{sp}}{{sp}}[[File:Fire Dragon.png|40px]]
* <code><nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:file}}<nowiki>:File.png|200px|alt text]]</nowiki></code> to use a 200 pixel wide version with "alt text" as description.
* <code><nowiki>[[</nowiki>:File<nowiki>:Name of Image.jpg]]</nowiki></code> for linking to the page of the file without displaying it.


===Events===
====Floating Images====
The standards on naming images of events can be found [[Dragon Mania Legends Wiki:Event Article Model#Image Naming Conventions|inside the Event Model]]. These conventions are only taken into account when a {{ctg|Images:Generics|generic image}} can not be used.
MediaWiki's default image float of <code><nowiki>|right</nowiki></code> or <code><nowiki>|left</nowiki></code> is not used it doesn't work well for mobile. Instead, the {{template|floatimage}} template is used.


Aside from those conventions, more examples of how the images should look can be found {{ctg|Images:Events|here}}.
{{floatimage|[[File:Fire Dragon.png|200px]]|10}}
<code><nowiki>{{floatimage|[[File:Fire Dragon.png|200px]]|10}}</nowiki></code> (Column width percent is added after the image, and the image float is added before the block of text it should appear beside).


===Other===
====Buttons with Images====
For other images, the naming and sizing conventions might vary. In order to find out the appropriate name for an image, one should check {{ctg|Images|this category}}.
Instead of images for buttons the {{template|btn}} template is often used, making its text translatable. Relevant icons are added in the template.
* Example: <code><nowiki>{{btn|sm|green|{{i|Academy|i}} Academy}}</nowiki></code> which results in {{btn|sm|green|{{i|Academy|i}} Academy}}.


If no icon exists for the button image, or the template cannot make the button appear correctly, the button can be uploaded as an image (it may be replaced later).
<noinclude>
{{policy}}
{{policy}}
[[Category:Wiki Elements]]
[[Category:DML Wiki Elements]]
{{review|update=7.9|priority=3|notes=This will need an overhaul at some point and updating}}
</noinclude>

Latest revision as of 14:23, 13 April 2024

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The following conventions apply when editing on the Wiki. Add this page to your watchlist (click the Actions button, then Watch), for update notifications.

Also visit MediaWiki Help for additional editing tips.

Writing style

The following writing style rules apply:

  • American English, and proper grammar and spelling is used.
  • Impersonal, neutral perspective, and formal style is used ("The following is obtained" rather than "You can get the following").
  • Calendar date format in article text is Day-Month-Year (e.g., 8 January 2015).
  • Event page titles use yy/mm/dd (e.g., 15/01/08) format
  • Event images use yy.mm.dd ((e.g., 15.01.08) format.
  • Time is written in 24-hour-clock format as hh:mm (e.g., 18:30) while time zone is UTC.
  • system of measurement standard is the metric system.
  • Thousands/millions are separated by a comma not a period (e.g., 1,250 Gold/Hour, not 1250 Gold/Hour; 25,225 Health; and so on). The only exceptions are positions on event leaderboards using no separator and names of Base Gold per Hour categories.
  • Increments of time are written as hours and minutes, not as decimals or fractions (example: 2 hours and 30 minutes).
  • Decimals use a period not a fraction (e.g., a multiplier of 4.75).
  • Numbers in articles are written in digits when used alongside currency (and anything that acts like a cost), Food, levels, stats, modifiers, quantities, and timers or durations. Otherwise, they are written in letters.
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NEVER add game content not yet released by Gameloft. Doing so without permission from Gameloft may result in a ban from wiki editing, or if repeated, a ban from accessing the wiki. Information released by Gameloft can generally be posted in the form it was released (e.g., if text about something was released by Gameloft, that text can be added; if an image was released by Gameloft, a corresponding image can be added). The wiki Staff may have a bit of added discretion in posting very minor things, when in doubt, please ask a Staff member before posting.

Capitalization

Use the following capitalization guidelines:

  • Proper names for people, places, or objects are capitalized (e.g., level when used in general, but when specifying a particular level it is capitalized. For example: "the player unlocks the Dragon Academy at Level 4" or the word "chest" when specifying a particular type of chest: "The Epic Chest").
  • Some words, both the word itself (in singular and plural forms) and what they refer to, when referring to in-game features or mechanics, are always capitalized (except for prepositions contained within them): Dragon, or Element. As such, when referring to in-game Dragons, the word is capitalized, but when referring to dragons outside the game the word is not capitalized. Element is used to refer to one of the twelve attributes of a Dragon (Fire, Wind, Earth, Water, Plant, Metal, Energy, Void, Light, Shadow, Legendary, Divine). Thus, when an element is used under the meaning of feature or component, it is not capitalized.
Always capitalized (when referring to game mechanics and features)
The following are words (in both singular and plural forms) that, when referring to game mechanics and features, are always capitalized (except for prepositions contained within them):

Dragon
Element
Campaign Map
Clan
Bottomless Dungeon
Campaign Map
Dragon Codex
Dragon Fury
Dragon League
Enchantment
Food
Gold
Heroic Mode
VIP
Types of in-game currencies
Character names
Ruin names
Statnames
Rarity names
Skill names
Obstacle names
Decorationnames
Island names
Building names
and so on and so forth.

Note: Even when not written by its complete name, the feature must still be capitalized (e.g., The [Bottomless] Dungeon is unlocked later in the game).

Terminology

  • Classification refers to the rarity of a Dragon (Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, Legendary, and Divine, Boss).
  • Archipelago refers to the collective group of islands, while Dragolandia refers to where the entire game takes place; thus it includes the Archipelago, the Campaign Map, and other locations in the game.
  • Main or Side Quests must be written as Quest Number (Full Name), for example: Quest 1 (Port Of Numa). Additionally, it must be specified from which mode it is part of (Normal Mode, Heroic Mode, Nightmare Mode).
  • Most Dragons have two names, their species name and their given name, ensure species name is used appropriately.

Articles (Pages)

Article Models

An article model is a guide to model pages after, used on pages of a similar type to keep them unified in format and appearance. When creating a new Dragon or Event article/page, please follow the pre-defined models:

  • Dragons: Dragon Article Model - Though, copying and editing a Dragon page having the same obtainment method is most helpful.
  • Events: Event Article Model - Though, copying and editing an Event page having the same type and configuration is most helpful.

Creating Articles

Before creating a new page, always search the topic thoroughly to ensure it is not already covered. Methods for creating a new page are as follows:

Creating a New Page
Search + "Redlink" (Preferred Method) New Page feature (error-prone)

Preferred method:

  1. Open Special:Search.
  2. Enter and search for the page name, using the appropriate name (the full, official name as found in the game itself), with proper capitalization (what you search for is also used to create the new page, exactly as entered).
    • Example: "Bottomless D<ungeon" has proper capitalization where "Bottomless dungeon" does not, and just "Dungeon" would be incorrect as it is not the correct title as it appears in-game).
  3. Check search results, ensure page or page section doesn't already exist. Your search text creates a red link:
"Create the page New Page Name on this wiki! See search results found"
  1. If no existing page/section exists, click the red link to create the page exactly as entered.
  2. Enter page content and always preview for errors and make corrections before saving.
  3. Save the page.

New Page feature (error-prone)

  1. Click New Page in the sidebar Utilities section.
  2. Choose the correct page type.
  3. In the input field, enter the full, official name found in the game itself (with proper capitalization) and press the Add new button.
    • Example: "Bottomless Dungeon" has proper capitalization where "Bottomless dungeon" does not, and just "Dungeon" would be incorrect as it is not the correct title as it appears in-game).
  4. Enter the content you want on the page, then always preview for errors and make necessary corrections before saving.
  5. Click the Save page button.

Editing

 See Editing for more information.

Existing Pages

Editing should be done using:

  • Edit (Source) mode, by visiting the page and pressing Actions (button) > Edit. This allows working with wikitext.
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Note: Always click the Show preview button before saving to check your edits are correct; this prevents staff from having to patrol (mark as reviewed) multiple edits to the same page, the same day. Individual sections can be edited, but if you have to edit multiple sections of the same page, please edit the whole page instead of sections.
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NEVER add game content not yet released by Gameloft. Doing so without permission from Gameloft may result in a ban from wiki editing, or if repeated, a ban from accessing the wiki. Information released by Gameloft can generally be posted in the form it was released (e.g., if text about something was released by Gameloft, that text can be added; if an image was released by Gameloft, a corresponding image can be added). The wiki Staff may have a bit of added discretion in posting very minor things, when in doubt, please ask a Staff member before posting.

Undoing an edit

Undoing an edit is done by pressing Actions (button) > History, finding the edit in the History list, then clicking the Undo link for the edit.

Text formatting

 See this MediaWiki article for more information.

  • Bold text: '''Dragon Mania Legends'''.
  • Italic text: ''Dragon Mania Legends''.
  • Bold and Italic text: '''''Dragon Mania Legends'''''.

Linking

 See this MediaWiki article for more information.

Whenever referencing another page or its content, link to it on first mention.

  • Exact page name link: [[Campaign Map]] results in Campaign Map.
    • Linking is case-sensitive after the first word (e.g., [[Campaign map]] doesn't match the actual page title because of the lowercase "m", an incorrect red link is shown on the page, indicating it doesn't exist. Incorrect links cause pages to show in Wanted Pages erroneously, which must be fixed by staff.
  • Override link text: [[Campaign Map|Campaign Display Text]] becomes: Campaign Display Text.

Use caution linking to categories, since this categorizes pages mistakenly and causes the text itself to disappear! Instead, use the {{ctg}} template (e.g., {{ctg|Dragons|Display Text}} results in Display Text).

  • External page link: [https://www.gameloft.com/en/ Gameloft] looks like this: Gameloft (Note the space between the URL and the display text at the end).

Feature History

When updates change or introduce new features, each change is entered in the History section at the bottom of the corresponding page, using the {{update}} template.

Categorization

 See this MediaWiki article for more information.

  • All pages and images must be properly categorized into an existing category (ask staff for help if needed).
  • Categorize pages by adding [[Category:Name of Category]] at the bottom of the page, while using the Source Editor.
  • Images are categorized on upload in their Summary field (or afterward by editing the page).
    • All image categories start with the "Images:" prefix (i.e., [[Category:Images:Name of Category]]).

Tables

Tables can be challenging to understand and create in MediaWiki format. Once familiar with tables, it is easier to work with them in Edit (Source) mode.

The following is an example of what table source looks like, and each line's function: 

{|class="wikitable sortable" <-- Table start and styles
! <-- Header 1
! <-- Header 2
! <-- Header 3
|- <-- Begins a new row
| <-- Cell 1 start
| <-- Cell 2 start
| <-- Cell 3 start
|} <-- Table end


The output of the above is:

<-- Header 1 <-- Header 2 <-- Header 3
<-- Cell 1 start <-- Cell 2 start <-- Cell 3 start

<-- Table end

Using Templates

 See this MediaWiki article for a larger documentation about templates and their proper use.

Templates are indicated by their opening {{ and closing }} curly brackets, as well as the parameters and values (text after the equals sign) they contain. Values tell template what kind of content to generate. Templates are used for many purposes, such as to format, shortcut, repeat, calculate, or style content uniformly across pages. This wiki makes heavy use of templates, and most templates have documentation explaining their parameters, potential values, and use. Template documentation is displayed, often with examples, on their template page (in the Template: namespace, the prefix for all template names). A full list of templates is located here.

Infobox Templates

Infobox templates are used to generate specific types of pages and create information boxes at the right of a page, commonly seen on Event and Dragon pages. Such templates may also generate part of the page body text, automatically link to images, and do automatic calculations to reduce maintenance.

The primary Infobox templates used on this wiki are:

Icons & Links

Most icons have default sizes for a reason (consistency and uniformity in tables and text) there are few cases where size should be overridden.

Image link templates

Note: Images that link only to an image page are primarily shortcuts for inserting images (and not all images have corresponding pages). Clicking any template name opens its documentation page.

Template &
Example 		Result Links to
{{achievement|Ultimate Dragon Collector|1}} Achievement - Ultimate Dragon Collector (Tier 1).png Achievement image.
{{b|Quest Master}} Quest Master Badge.png Quest Master Badge image (with name).
Note: Badges page use only to create link anchors.
{{badge|Quest Master}} Quest Master Badge.png Quest Master Badges page section for badge.
{{bci|Atlas|22}} Boss (or Clan) Dragon page. Used in templates only.
{{bi|Atlas|2}} Atlas Icon.png Atlas Boss (or Clan) Dragon page.
{{bt|Winged|20}}
{{bt|Winged|20|y}}		 Body Type - Winged.png
Body Type - Winged.png Winged		 Page for specified Body Shape.
{{Button|Breeding|link=Breeding}}
{{Button|Breeding}}		 Breeding Button.png
Breeding Button.png		 Specified button link target.
Button image.
{{chri|Olaf|px=25}} Specified character page.
{{ci|Common}} Common Specified type (classification) page.
{{dci|Fire|60}} Dragon page by short-name. Used for Dragonmaster Pass pages, for full Dragons awarded.
{{deco|Luminous Watcher|Ancient|20}}
Decoration - Luminous Watcher.png
Luminous Watcher
 Decorations section specified.
{{di|Fire|2}} Fire Dragon Icon.png Fire Dragon Dragon page.
{{dr|Hay Bale Target}} Dragon Runner - Hay Bale Target.png Image page.
{{ei|Fire}} Fire Specified Element page.
{{ElementButtons|all=y}} Fire Wind Earth Water Plant Metal Energy Void Light Shadow Legendary Primal Divine Ancient Tyrant All Icon.png Each Element's page, and Elements for all.
{{food|Squarey Berry|20}} Squarey Berry - Level 4 Farm Food Types section of the Food page.
{{hi|Festive|40}} Festive Habitat Specified section of the Habitats page.
{{i|Gems|2}}
{{i|Boss Dragons|c}}
{{i|Important|i}}		 Gems Icon.png Gems
Boss Dragons Icon.png Boss Dragons
Important Icon.png		 Specified page.
Specified category.
Image only (no page/category link).
{{mat|Fire|3}} Good Materials - Fire.png Image page.
{{RarityButtons|all=y}} Common Uncommon Rare Epic Legendary Primal Divine Ancient Tyrant All Icon.png Each rarity page, and Rarities for all.
{{ri|Ghost Ship|40}} Ghost Ship Unlocking section of the Ruins page.
{{Sigil|Rebirth|R}} Sigil - School of Shelter Rebirth Rare.png Sigils School section.
{{Sticker|laugh}} Sticker - Laugh.png Image page.


Link templates

Almost All link templates accept a second (or third) parameter to override its link text. For example, {{apd|My override text}} gives My override text, or {{ctg|Habitats|several habitats}} gives several habitats. Clicking any template name opens its documentation page.

Template &
Example		 Result Links to
{{apd}} Arena-Prize Dragon Arena Dragons category.
{{ba|70}} 70 Base Attack category, by base attack number.
{{bdgd}} Bottomless Dungeon Guaranteed Dragon Bottomless Dungeon Guaranteed Dragon category.
{{bg|300}} 300 Base Gold per Hour category, by base gold number.
{{bh|275}} 275 Base Health category, by base health number.
{{body|Cobby}} Cobby-Style Body Shapes category corresponding to shape specified.
{{bp}} Base Purchase Base Dragons category.
{{c|Common}} Common Classification categories by name.
{{ced}} Clan-Exclusive Dragon Clan Dragons category.
{{chr}}
{{chr|Arya}}		 Trainer
Arya		 Individual character page specified.
{{codex|First Friends}} First Friends Specified Dragon Codex collection (link anchor).
{{cr|Dorbs}} Dorbs In-Game Currency
{{csd}} Card-Segment Dragon Card Dragons category.
{{ctg|Sigil System}} Sigil System Categories by name.
{{dcl}} Dragon Collector Leaderboard Dragon Collector Leaderboard section of the Social System page.
{{dcm}} Dragon Collector Milestones Dragon Collector Milestones section of the Dragon Collector Leaderboard page.
{{dcp}} Dragon Collector Points Dragon Collector Points page.
{{ded}} Dungeon-Exclusive Dragon Dungeon Dragons category.
{{{dl|Frost Fairy}} Frost Fairy Specified (non-boss, non-Clan) Dragon page without displaying "Dragon".
{{dotm}} Dragon of the Month Dragon of the Month page.
{{dotw}} Dragon of the Week Dragon of the Week page.
{{dsd}} Dungeon Shop Dragon Dungeon Dragons page.
{{e|Fire}} Fire Links to Element categories short by name.
{{ebd}} Enchantment-Breedable Dragon Enchantment Dragons category.
{{em|Fire}} Fire Element Links to Element categories by full name. [1]
{{eod}} Event-Only Dragon Event Dragons category.
{{faq|Can I sell buildings?}} Can I sell buildings? FAQ header by name.
{{h|Earth}} Earth Habitat Habitats section by name.
{{island|Mystic Heights}} Mystic Heights Islands category section by name.
{{ltd}} Limited-Time Dragon Limited-Time Dragons category.
{{nb}} Normal Breeding Normally-Breedable Dragons category.
{{nbd}} Normally-Breedable Dragon Normally-Breedable Dragons category.
{{r|Wildfire Marsh}} Wildfire Marsh Ruins category section by name.
{{red}} Reward-Exclusive Dragon Reward Dragons category.
{{rotm}} Reward of the Month Reward of the Month page.
{{t|Water}} Water Temple Temples section by name.
{{ved}} VIP-Exclusive Dragon VIP Dragons category.
{{wdp}} Weekly Dragon Pieces Weekly Dragon Pieces category.
{{wp|Pauldron}} Pauldron Wikipedia page for the specified item (must exist as specified).
  1. ↑ This template does not allow link-text override, it is intended to always display the same way.


To request a page be deleted, the {{delete|reason for deletion}} template must be added anywhere on a page, an admin reviews the request.

Images

Uploading Images

Images are used (sparingly) to depict game features. Generally, wiki staff resizes, crops, assembles or uploads images from high-resolutions provided by Gameloft, since screenshots typically do not offer a high enough resolution. Personal use images are not permitted.

  • Use Special:Upload for uploading.
  • Text on images is usually avoided, if necessary it must be in American English.

All Images Must:

  • Be categorized in an existing image category (staff adds new categories).
  • Follow naming conventions (see images in the most appropriate category for examples).
  • Follow existing maximum sizes (see table).
  • Have the appropriate extension .jpg/.jpeg for all images except those that require transparency (use .png for these).

Image Sizes

Important:

  • Images are obtained by the wiki team direct from Gameloft (or carefully taken at high-res by staff and cropped in Photoshop).
  • Copies of (high-res) originals are saved in the team shared folders, then "for-web" smaller versions saved.
  • All images except Dragon eggs are cropped to the nearest pixels to remove excess transparent space.
Subject Naming Max Size Format *
ALL IMAGES
All Images
  • Replace spaces with _ (underscores) or MediaWiki replaces them with dashes.
  • Sizes uploaded should generally be the maximum size needed to display it (and for readability), to preserve server space.
  • Use TinyPNG compression on large PNGs, for 70% file size savings.
Achievements Decoration_-_Name_(Tier).png 300px w .png Example
Ads/Promos Event Name_(Event/Date)_Promotion.jpg 600 px w .jpg Example
Decos Decoration_-_Name.png 400, 500, or 600px (best judgement) w/h (whichever is widest) .png Example
Dragon Icons Name_Dragon_Icon.png (regular Dragons)
Name_Icon.png (Boss Dragons). 		156 x 158px (exact) .png Kimberly
or LoriN
usually does.
Adult Dragon Name_Dragon.png 800px w/h (whichever is widest) .png Example
Baby Dragon Name_Dragon_Baby.png 600px w/h (whichever is widest) Example
Dragon eggs Name_Dragon_Egg.png 256 x 256px (exact, no cropping) Example
Maps/bkrnd See relevant category for
file naming convention 		800px w/h (whichever is widest) unless difficult to see/read, then large enough to read. Example

More examples of how the images should look can be found here.

Using Images

While most images are embedded by using templates, some must be put in the page body content itself; when this is the case, you can embed an image in a page by:

  • General Syntax: [[File:filename.extension|options|caption]]

Inline Images

To include a non-icon image in text it should have a size specified (e.g., [[File:Fire Dragon.png|40px]].   Fire Dragon.png

  • [[File:File.png|200px|alt text]] to use a 200 pixel wide version with "alt text" as description.
  • [[:File:Name of Image.jpg]] for linking to the page of the file without displaying it.

Floating Images

MediaWiki's default image float of |right or |left is not used it doesn't work well for mobile. Instead, the {{floatimage}} template is used.

Fire Dragon.png

{{floatimage|[[File:Fire Dragon.png|200px]]|10}} (Column width percent is added after the image, and the image float is added before the block of text it should appear beside).

Buttons with Images

Instead of images for buttons the {{btn}} template is often used, making its text translatable. Relevant icons are added in the template.

  • Example: {{btn|sm|green|{{i|Academy|i}} Academy}} which results in Academy Icon.png Academy.

If no icon exists for the button image, or the template cannot make the button appear correctly, the button can be uploaded as an image (it may be replaced later).


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