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==Category Help== | ==Category Help== | ||
===An Overview of a Category=== | |||
A category is a select group of pages or items that relate to themselves. will | |||
===Creating a Category=== | ===Creating a Category=== | ||
Categories are created like pages through the "Create New Page" function. However, they require the "Category:" namespace in the title. The category will require a small description for what goes in it, for example "Category:Starships" will require a short description to say that this page is intended to be starships. | Categories are created like pages through the "Create New Page" function. However, they require the "Category:" namespace in the title. The category will require a small description for what goes in it, for example "Category:Starships" will require a short description to say that this page is intended to be starships. | ||
===Sub-Categories=== | ===Sub-Categories=== | ||
Sometimes, there is too much to go into a category and add it may over-clutter it. As such, the better option is to create a new category which features as part of the existing category and move relevant pages into it. This is called a subcategory, and it is used to break up categories where many pages can fit into it. For example, [[:Category:Technology]] can refer to any form of device developed in the game, so this is broken up further into various categories such as [[:Category: | Sometimes, there is too much to go into a category and add it may over-clutter it. As such, the better option is to create a new category which features as part of the existing category and move relevant pages into it. This is called a subcategory, and it is used to break up categories where many pages can fit into it. For example, [[:Category:Technology]] can refer to any form of device developed in the game, so this is broken up further into various categories such as [[:Category:Vehicles]], [[:Category:Power Systems]], [[:Category:Robots and Androids]], and so much more. | ||
===Adding Categories to Pages=== | ===Adding Categories to Pages=== | ||
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===The Starship Simulator Category=== | ===The Starship Simulator Category=== | ||
The | The category ([[:Category:Starship Simulator]]) details the wiki content related to ''Starship Simulator'', ranging from its gameplay, its lore, development. | ||
*'''Gameplay''' - This category is for gameplay features in Starship Simulator, such as departments, ship | *'''Gameplay''' - This category is for gameplay features in Starship Simulator, such as departments, ship | ||
*'''Lore''' - This category is for societal information in Starship Simulator, such as locations, technology, organisations, and pre-set alien species you encounter | *'''Lore''' - This category is for societal information in Starship Simulator, such as locations, technology, organisations, and pre-set alien species you encounter | ||
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===The Real Life Category=== | ===The Real Life Category=== | ||
The | The category ([[:Category:Real Life]]) details the wiki content which covers information that exists outside of the game. | ||
*'''Development''' - The same category as before, since it covers information regarding real world people. | *'''Development''' - The same category as before, since it covers information regarding real world people. | ||
*'''Community''' - This relates. | *'''Community''' - This relates to the game's community. | ||
===Wiki Media=== | ===Wiki Media=== | ||
This | This category ([[:Category:Wiki Media]]) is where all media such as images, videos, sound files and other | ||
*[[:Category:Images]] | *[[:Category:Images]]: This | ||
===Templates=== | |||
Revision as of 05:30, 17 November 2025
This is an example of a Sandbox. This page can be used to write out drafts for new pages or used to experiment with new templates and features. It uses templates from the wiki, but does not override or conflict with wiki content.
Categories
Categories are indexes containing a list of pages. This wiki uses categories to help with both navigation and sort pages into relevant subject matter. This page is intended to help explain category implementation, how they are organised, policies related to them, and provide a category tree to present how we've implemented them.
Category Help
An Overview of a Category
A category is a select group of pages or items that relate to themselves. will
Creating a Category
Categories are created like pages through the "Create New Page" function. However, they require the "Category:" namespace in the title. The category will require a small description for what goes in it, for example "Category:Starships" will require a short description to say that this page is intended to be starships.
Sub-Categories
Sometimes, there is too much to go into a category and add it may over-clutter it. As such, the better option is to create a new category which features as part of the existing category and move relevant pages into it. This is called a subcategory, and it is used to break up categories where many pages can fit into it. For example, Category:Technology can refer to any form of device developed in the game, so this is broken up further into various categories such as Category:Vehicles, Category:Power Systems, Category:Robots and Androids, and so much more.
Adding Categories to Pages
Categories are added to pages by typing in [[Category:Category name]]. We put these at the bottom of pages as they will often appear on the footer when they are added to the pages, therefore making it more neater to look at. It also helps presentation.
Linking to Categories
It is possible to create a link to a category in a page's text. To do so, you need to type in [[:Category:Category name]]. Like our linking policy, it is possible to add a mask by adding |mask name to the link. For example: [[:Category:United Nations Space Fleet|a link to "United Nations Space Fleet" category]] will create a link to "United Nations Space Fleet" category.
Category Policies
- Categories and Sub-Categories:
- Break up:
- Overlapping:
Category Tree
- Category:Starship Simulator Wiki - This is our overarching category. All categories feed into this one. Do NOT edit it or add it to any other category.
- Category:Starship Simulator - This category is for the game's content, such as gameplay features, lore and other objects you can find in the game.
- Category:Real Life - This category relates to pages and information that relates to outside of the game.
- Category:Help pages - This category is for the Wiki's policies, game tutorials and other pages intended to help you with Starship Simulator or on this wiki.
- Category:Lists - This category is for list pages, where objects are placed in a list. These often link to other pages which fit into other categories.
- Category:Wiki Media - This category is for media files used on the wiki, such as images, videos and audio clips.
- Category:Templates - This category is for templates used on the wiki, often for formatting information or
The Starship Simulator Category
The category (Category:Starship Simulator) details the wiki content related to Starship Simulator, ranging from its gameplay, its lore, development.
- Gameplay - This category is for gameplay features in Starship Simulator, such as departments, ship
- Lore - This category is for societal information in Starship Simulator, such as locations, technology, organisations, and pre-set alien species you encounter
- Game Versions - This category is for versions of Starship Simulator available to the public, such as demo versions, early access builds, and full releases
- Development - This category serves as a location for anything related to the development of Starship Simulator, such as people and studios involved with the creation.
The Real Life Category
The category (Category:Real Life) details the wiki content which covers information that exists outside of the game.
- Development - The same category as before, since it covers information regarding real world people.
- Community - This relates to the game's community.
Wiki Media
This category (Category:Wiki Media) is where all media such as images, videos, sound files and other
- Category:Images: This