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Preamble

The primary purpose of the Custom Mario Kart Wiiki is to catalog user-made content for Mario Kart Wii. The content listed here is freely usable for the users of this Wiiki.

A second purpose of this Wiiki is to share Mario Kart Wii-related tutorials, software, and technical articles such as file format specifications and network protocol.

Many of the site rules are in place to achieve a uniform look on the Wiiki and to allow easy navigation. Some rules are in place to facilitate the work of the moderators. Even if you aren't a moderator, if you notice problems or rule violations, you should do what you can to improve pages on the Wiiki.

The rules are not meant to be used to organize witch hunts, justify edit wars or to delete pages needlessly.

Wiiki Rules

Follow these rules as you edit the Custom Mario Kart Wiiki. Breaking the rules can result in a warning, temporary ban, or a permanent ban.

Use the SHOW PREVIEW button as you edit a page until you are sure it is correct. Then SAVE. Do not edit any individual page more than 2 TIMES in a row in a 15 MINUTE PERIOD. There is an exception for large and complex edits.
NO EDIT WARS. An edit war happens when two or more users repeatedly override each other's contributions, instead of using the Talk Page to discuss and resolve the issue. When you undo an edit made by another user, please write a summary explaining the change.
The main download link in an article cannot require registration or a password. Secondary links (mirrors) that require registration can be used, but are discouraged. Pay-per-click services like Adfly are not allowed.
Uploaded images must have long, descriptive filenames (GCN_Sherbet_Land_Tock_Version.jpg) instead of short, meaningless filenames (Image0027.jpg, Mytrack.jpg, avatar.jpg).
Do not upload large, high-resolution images. Image uploads should be smaller than 500 kilobytes (0.5 MB). JPG format is preferred because it creates smaller files.
Images used in articles should not be larger than 400px.
Custom tracks articles that have been on the Wiiki for more than 2 months. but never had any download link, will be deleted.
Acknowledge moderator messages and warnings. Their purpose is to help ensure the Wiiki runs smoothly and consistently.
Do not make multiple accounts on the Custom Mario Kart Wiiki.
You may request a User Name change after being a member of the Wiiki for at least one year. This request can be made only once.
Usernames need to be written using the Latin alphabet, and they may not contain the following characters: # < > [ ] | { } / @ plus control characters, unusual whitespaces or UTF-8 private use characters. Also, they can not be longer than 85 characters.

Rules for New Articles

Use the search box on the left to make sure that an article similar to the one you want to create has not already been made.
Go to the Main Page and look at the red box titled "Making a new page? Use these formats:". If your new page isn't of a type listed, look on the Wiiki for a similar article to use as a guide.
- For custom tracks use the Template:Custom-Track (see Help:Custom Track).
- For texture hacks use the Template:Texture-Hack (see Help:Texture Hack).
Select an appropriate name for your new article.
Capitalize words and use correct spelling and spacing. Mariossuperfastraceway(textuer hack) contains errors and would be need to be renamed. 'Mario's Super Fast Raceway (GCN Mario Circuit Texture) would be correct.
Follow the the Rules for posting news to the front page.

YouTube Video Guidelines

No more than 3 embedded videos on any page. Tutorials and Distributions are exceptions.
Embedded videos must link to the item's page on the Wiiki instead of a direct download to the file. This is to ensure that people downloading the item will get the most current version.
Videos should:
- Not have distracting or offensive intros, text or audio.
- Show normal gameplay with minimal unrelated hacks and modifications.
- Show at least one full lap or all relevant features.
- Be of at least decent quality (360p).
Direct video capture from a Wii is preferred, especially for the primary video. Emulated videos are generally allowed as long as the video doesn't hide major flaws that would appear on a real Wii system. Emulated videos also must state that they are captured using an emulator in the title. (Beta 2 (Dolphin))
Custom Track Videos should show Online Play, VS or Grand Prix mode. Do not use Time Trials mode, as it does not show item boxes or buggy item or CPU routes.
Secondary videos should show a different play mode or an older major revision of the level.
The video title must not praise the author of the video. (Video by VideoGloryGuy) Instead the title must describe briefly what will be shown in the video. (v1 or v1: Replay Cameras etc.)
Ports and remakes can include a video of the original version of the level. Videos of subsequent ports to other games can be included as well.
Use one of the following keywords for special videos:

bug for bugs and glitches.
tutorial for tutorials.
original for videos of the original versions of ported and remade tracks.

Examples:

{{youtube-box||aW5Pxm17vro|Regular Video}}
{{youtube-box|bug|aW5Pxm17vro|v1: Lap Count Bug}}
{{youtube-box|tutorial|aW5Pxm17vro|Video Tutorial}}
{{youtube-box|original|aW5Pxm17vro|Original Game Version}}

Published Works Policy

Please see our policy here: Published Works Policy.

Content Restrictions

Do not post download links to pornographic or similarly offensive materials on the Custom Mario Kart Wiiki.
Do not post download links to copyrighted materials such as ISOs or ROM images on the Custom Mario Kart Wiiki.
Do not post download links to illegally cracked or hacked programs ("warez") on the Custom Mario Kart Wiiki.
Discussion of warez is strictly forbidden.
Tockdom.com is not responsible for links or content posted by users of this website.

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-== Wiiki rules ==
+=== Preamble ===
+The primary purpose of the '''Custom Mario Kart Wiiki''' is to catalog user-made content for '''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'''. The content listed here is  '''[[Custom Mario Kart:Privacy policy#Published Works Policy|freely usable]]''' for the users of this Wiiki.
-# On the Custom track index page, each person can have a maximum of 2 CT's on the "unfinished" list, to prevent it to be even longer than the finished CT list, please update it with your most recent or important CT's, but don't leave older projects on it.
+A second purpose of this Wiiki is to share Mario Kart Wii-related [[tutorial]]s, [[software]], and technical articles such as [[List of File Formats|file format specifications]] and [[MKWii Network Protocol|network protocol]].
-# If uploading files (or images) please use long and associative filenames instead of short filenames without any context info.
-# Talk Pages with under 100 characters are no longer allowed.
-# Custom Tracks, that are for longer than 2 month not released and don't have any Wii Ingame Video/Pictures, will be removed from this Wiki.
-# Only 2 edit all 15 minutes per page is allowed anymore. Who break this rule will get a boot to the head (this mean the Admin/Mod who see it can ban or just warn you).
-== Rules for new pages ==
+Many of the site rules are in place to achieve a uniform look on the Wiiki and to allow easy navigation. Some rules are in place to facilitate the work of the moderators. Even if you aren't a moderator, if you notice problems or rule violations, you should do what you can to improve pages on the Wiiki.
-# Be sure, that the wanted page does not exist with an similar name.
+The rules '''are not''' meant to be used to organize witch hunts, justify edit wars or to delete pages needlessly.
-# If you want to create a new page, please go to the [[Main Page]] first and watch out the red box named ''"Making a new page? Use these formats:"''. If you found a help for you kind of page, read it and use the related template to create your page.
+=== Wiiki Rules ===
+Follow these rules as you edit the '''Custom Mario Kart Wiiki'''. Breaking the rules can result in a warning, temporary ban, or a permanent ban.
+# Use the '''SHOW PREVIEW''' button as you edit a page until you are sure it is correct. Then '''SAVE'''. Do not edit any individual page more than '''2 TIMES''' in a row in a '''15 MINUTE PERIOD'''. There is an exception for large and complex edits.
+# '''NO EDIT WARS'''. An edit war happens when two or more users repeatedly override each other's contributions, instead of using the Talk Page to discuss and resolve the issue. When you undo an edit made by another user, please '''write a summary explaining the change'''.
+# The main download link in an article cannot require registration or a password. Secondary links (mirrors) that require registration can be used, but are discouraged. Pay-per-click services like Adfly are not allowed.
+# [[Special:Upload|Uploaded images]] must have '''long, descriptive''' filenames (''GCN_Sherbet_Land_Tock_Version.jpg'') instead of short, meaningless filenames (''Image0027.jpg'', ''Mytrack.jpg'', ''avatar.jpg'').
+# Do not upload large, high-resolution images. Image uploads should be '''smaller''' than '''500''' kilobytes (0.5 MB). '''JPG''' format is preferred because it creates smaller files.
+# Images used in articles should not be larger than 400px.
+# Custom tracks articles that have been on the Wiiki for more than '''2 months'''. but never had any download link, will be deleted.
+# Acknowledge '''moderator messages''' and '''warnings'''. Their purpose is to help ensure the Wiiki runs smoothly and consistently.
+# Do not make multiple accounts on the Custom Mario Kart Wiiki.
+# You may request a [[Help:Rename User|User Name change]] after being a member of the Wiiki for at least one year. This request can be made only once.
+# Usernames need to be written using the Latin alphabet, and they may not contain the following characters: '''# < > [ ] | { } / @''' plus control characters, unusual whitespaces or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_Use_Areas UTF-8 private use characters]. Also, they can not be longer than 85 characters.
+=== Rules for New Articles ===
+# Use the search box on the left to make sure that an article similar to the one you want to create has not already been made.
+# Go to the [[Main Page]] and look at the red box titled '''"[[Template:New Page Templates|Making a new page? Use these formats:]]"'''. If your new page isn't of a type listed, look on the Wiiki for a similar article to use as a guide.
 #* For custom tracks use the [[Template:Custom-Track]] (see [[Help:Custom Track]]).
 #* For texture hacks use the [[Template:Texture-Hack]] (see [[Help:Texture Hack]]).
-# Select a wise and useful page title with correct spacings.
+# Select an appropriate name for your new article.
+# Capitalize words and use correct spelling and spacing. ''Mariossuperfastraceway(textuer hack)'' contains errors and would be need to be renamed. '''Mario's Super Fast Raceway (GCN Mario Circuit Texture)'' would be correct.
-== Embedded Youtube video rules ==
+# Follow the [[Template:News_Attention|the Rules for posting news]] to the front page.
-# No more than 3 embedded videos on any custom track page. Tutorials and Distributions are exceptions.
+=== YouTube Video Guidelines ===
-# Time Trials should not be used for the primary video or replay video.
+# No more than 3 embedded videos on any page. Tutorials and Distributions are exceptions.
-# Secondary videos are permissible but should show a different play mode or an older major revision of the level.
+# Embedded videos must link to the item's page on the Wiiki instead of a direct download to the file. This is to ensure that people downloading the item will get the most current version.
-# The video title must not praise the author of the video, but must tell in a few words, what the video will show.
+# Videos should:
-# Using MKWCTs/Wiimaster35000vr Videos isnt allowed anymore. (Reason: When he uploads videos he put Links to the download in the description so people will download the old track even if there was an update to this track.)
+#*Not have distracting or offensive intros, text or audio.
+#*Show normal gameplay with minimal unrelated hacks and modifications.
+#*Show at least one full lap or all relevant features.
+#*Be of at least decent quality (360p).
+#Direct video capture from a Wii is preferred, especially for the primary video. Emulated videos are generally allowed as long as the video doesn't hide major flaws that would appear on a real Wii system. Emulated videos also must state that they are captured using an emulator in the title. (''Beta 2 (Dolphin)'')
+# Custom Track Videos should show Online Play, VS or Grand Prix mode. Do not use Time Trials mode, as it does not show item boxes or buggy item or CPU routes.
+# Secondary videos should show a different play mode or an older major revision of the level.
+# The video title must not praise the author of the video. (''Video by VideoGloryGuy'') Instead the title must describe briefly what will be shown in the video. (''v1'' or ''v1: Replay Cameras'' etc.)
+# Ports and remakes can include a video of the original version of the level.  Videos of subsequent ports to other games can be included as well.
+#Use one of the following keywords for special videos:
+::*'''bug''' for bugs and glitches.
+::*'''tutorial''' for tutorials.
+::*'''original''' for videos of the original versions of ported and remade tracks.
+::Examples:
+::*<nowiki>{{youtube-box||aW5Pxm17vro|Regular Video}}</nowiki>
+::*<nowiki>{{youtube-box|bug|aW5Pxm17vro|v1: Lap Count Bug}}</nowiki>
+::*<nowiki>{{youtube-box|tutorial|aW5Pxm17vro|Video Tutorial}}</nowiki>
+::*<nowiki>{{youtube-box|original|aW5Pxm17vro|Original Game Version}}</nowiki>
-== Custom Track etiquette ==
+=== Published Works Policy ===
+Please see our policy here: '''[[Custom Mario Kart:Privacy policy#Published Works Policy|Published Works Policy]]'''.
-# Every Track is the property by the Creators.
+=== Content Restrictions ===
-# You are allowed to edit every Custom Tracks after 6 month of no update but you must give credits to the original Creators, if the creator didn't say something else.
+# Do not post download links to pornographic or similarly offensive materials on the Custom Mario Kart Wiiki.
-# Every Custom Track can be used in any Custom Track Distribution when the Creator didn't said something else.
+# Do not post download links to copyrighted materials such as ISOs or ROM images on the Custom Mario Kart Wiiki.
+# Do not post download links to illegally cracked or hacked programs ("[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warez warez]") on the Custom Mario Kart Wiiki.
+# Discussion of warez is strictly forbidden.
+# Tockdom.com is not responsible for links or content posted by users of this website.
 [[category:Wiki Rules]]