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== Wiiki rules ==
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== Wiiki Rules ==
  
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# 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.
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Follow these rules as you edit the '''Custom Track Wiiki'''. Breaking the rules can result in a warning, temporary ban, or a permanent ban.
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# If uploading files (or images) please use long and associative filenames instead of short filenames without any context info.
 
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# Talk Pages with under 100 characters are no longer allowed.
 
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# 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.
 
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# 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).
 
  
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== Rules for new pages ==
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# Each author can have a maximum of 2 CTs on the [[List of Unfinished Tracks]].   
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# [[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'')
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# Very short Talk Pages and User Pages with fewer than 100 characters are not permitted.
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# Custom Tracks articles that have been on the Wiiki for more than 2 months but do not have any in-game video or pictures will be deleted.
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# 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 '''15 MINUTE PERIOD.'''
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# 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.   
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# Do not make multiple accounts on the '''Custom Track Wiiki'''.
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# Do not upload large, high-resolution images.  Image uploads should be smaller than '''300''' kilobytes and in '''JPG''' format.
  
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# Be sure, that the wanted page does not exist with an similar name.
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== Rules for New Articles ==
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# 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.
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# Use the search box on the left to make sure that an article similar to the one you want to create hasn't already been made.
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# 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 wiki for a similar article to use as a guide.
 
#* For custom tracks use the [[Template:Custom-Track]] (see [[Help:Custom Track]]).
 
#* For custom tracks use the [[Template:Custom-Track]] (see [[Help:Custom Track]]).
 
#* For texture hacks use the [[Template:Texture-Hack]] (see [[Help:Texture Hack]]).
 
#* For texture hacks use the [[Template:Texture-Hack]] (see [[Help:Texture Hack]]).
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# Select a wise and useful page title with correct spacings.
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# Select an appropriate name for your new article.
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# 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.
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# Follow the [[Template:News_Attention|the Rules for posting news]] to the front page.  
  
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== Embedded Youtube video rules ==
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== Youtube Video Guidelines ==
  
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# No more than 3 embedded videos on any custom track page. Tutorials and Distributions are exceptions.  
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# No more than 3 embedded videos on any page. Tutorials and Distributions are exceptions.  
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# Time Trials should not be used for the primary video or replay video.
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# Custom Track Videos should show Online Play or Grand Prix mode.  Do not use Time Trials mode, as it does not show item boxes or buggy item or CPU routes.
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# Secondary videos are permissible but should show a different play mode or an older major revision of the level.
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# Secondary videos should show a different play mode or an older major revision of the level.
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# The video title must not praise the author of the video, but must tell in a few words, what the video will show.
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# Ports and remakes should have a video of the original version of the level.
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# 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.)
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# The video title must not praise the author of the video. (''Video by VideoGloryGuy'') Instead the title must describe in a few words what the video will show. (''Cool Circuit V1: Replay Cameras'')
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# Use the blue variant (default) of the video box. The other colors are reserved for special videos like bugs or original tracks.
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# Embedded videos must link to the track's page on the Wiiki instead of a direct download to the file. This is to ensure that people downloading the track will get the most current version of the track instead of an old version.
  
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== Custom Track etiquette ==
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== Custom Track Etiquette ==
  
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# Every Track is the property by the Creators.
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# Tracks are the property of their respective creators.
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# 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.
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# If you are editing another author's work, get their permission to release the modified product, or to use parts of their level, such as custom textures or items.
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# Every Custom Track can be used in any Custom Track Distribution when the Creator didn't said something else.
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#*''Exception:'' If it has been more than six months since the track author's last update, it is permissible to update a level to fix glitches without the original author's permission.
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# Custom track uploaded to the Wiiki can be included in any Track [[Distribution]] unless specifically prohibited by the track's author.
  
 
[[category:Wiki Rules]]
 
[[category:Wiki Rules]]

Revision as of 19:31, 26 August 2012

Wiiki Rules

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

  1. Each author can have a maximum of 2 CTs on the List of Unfinished Tracks.
  2. Uploaded images must have long, descriptive filenames (GCN_Sherbet_Land_Tock_Version.jpg) instead of short, meaningless filenames. (Image0027.jpg, Mytrack.jpg, avatar.jpg)
  3. Very short Talk Pages and User Pages with fewer than 100 characters are not permitted.
  4. Custom Tracks articles that have been on the Wiiki for more than 2 months but do not have any in-game video or pictures will be deleted.
  5. 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 15 MINUTE PERIOD.
  6. 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.
  7. Do not make multiple accounts on the Custom Track Wiiki.
  8. Do not upload large, high-resolution images. Image uploads should be smaller than 300 kilobytes and in JPG format.

Rules for New Articles

  1. Use the search box on the left to make sure that an article similar to the one you want to create hasn't already been made.
  2. 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 wiki for a similar article to use as a guide.
  3. Select an appropriate name for your new article.
  4. 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.
  5. Follow the the Rules for posting news to the front page.

Youtube Video Guidelines

  1. No more than 3 embedded videos on any page. Tutorials and Distributions are exceptions.
  2. Custom Track Videos should show Online Play or Grand Prix mode. Do not use Time Trials mode, as it does not show item boxes or buggy item or CPU routes.
  3. Secondary videos should show a different play mode or an older major revision of the level.
  4. Ports and remakes should have a video of the original version of the level.
  5. The video title must not praise the author of the video. (Video by VideoGloryGuy) Instead the title must describe in a few words what the video will show. (Cool Circuit V1: Replay Cameras)
  6. Use the blue variant (default) of the video box. The other colors are reserved for special videos like bugs or original tracks.
  7. Embedded videos must link to the track's page on the Wiiki instead of a direct download to the file. This is to ensure that people downloading the track will get the most current version of the track instead of an old version.

Custom Track Etiquette

  1. Tracks are the property of their respective creators.
  2. If you are editing another author's work, get their permission to release the modified product, or to use parts of their level, such as custom textures or items.
    • Exception: If it has been more than six months since the track author's last update, it is permissible to update a level to fix glitches without the original author's permission.
  3. Custom track uploaded to the Wiiki can be included in any Track Distribution unless specifically prohibited by the track's author.
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