Help:Distribution

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Use this template when creating a new Distribution page. This helps give Distribution pages a uniform and professional look.

Please read the Wiiki Rules before you get started.

TIPS: There are a very few popular Custom Tracks Distributions, primarily CTGP Revolution and Wiimms Mario Kart. If your track distribution does not contain new tracks or unique features, it is unlikely to be downloaded by more than a few curious users. Distributions of texture hacks tend to be more popular since they can typically be used with CTGP.

Create a Distribution Page

  1. First enter the name of the new Distribution into the search field and click »Go«.
  2. At the top of the page there will be a sentence like: Create the page "Distribution Name" on this wiki! Click on the link.
  3. Copy the following text and paste it into the text box:
    {{subst:Distribution}}
    

    ... and »SAVE« the page.

  4. Press »Edit« and edit the content of the page. Use the »SHOW PREVIEW« button as you edit. You can continue to »PREVIEW« until you get it right. Every »SAVE« is saved permanently and must be checked by wiki moderators. Do not »SAVE« the page until you are completely sure the page is the way you want it. It is against the Wiiki Rules to save any page more than 2 times in a 15 minute period.
  5. Look for comments between <!-- and --> tags when you're editing your page. The comments will tell you how to set up the page. You can delete the comments when you're done with them.
  6. Add your User link at the bottom of the page.
  7. Add the new distribution to the Custom Track Distribution list or the Texture Hack Distribution list.
  8. If the Distribution is ready to be beta-tested or released, add the new distribution to News and Template:Main-news. You must edit both news pages. Do not add it to the news if it is incomplete.