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	* '''Don’t worry about breaking things''' - your edits aren’t public until you approve them. If something looks wrong, just edit again before approving.		* '''Don’t worry about breaking things''' - your edits aren’t public until you approve them. If something looks wrong, just edit again before approving.
	* '''Use sphere colours consistently''' - if a skill belongs to a sphere, always include the <code>sphere</code> parameter so it matches the rest of the wiki.		* '''Use sphere colours consistently''' - if a skill belongs to a sphere, always include the <code>sphere</code> parameter so it matches the rest of the wiki.
	* '''Check existing pages for examples''' - look at [[Rules/Vigour Skills]], [[Rules/Faith ~~Skills]], or [[Rules/Magical~~ Skills]] to see how SkillCards are used in practice.		* '''Check existing pages for examples''' - look at [[Rules/Vigour Skills]] or [[Rules/Faith Skills]] to see how SkillCards are used in practice.

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	This guide explains how to make changes to the Menhirs Fate Wiki as an Editor. Your edits are saved immediately but won't be visible to the public until you approve them — giving you a chance to draft, review, and publish when ready.		This guide explains how to make changes to the Menhirs Fate Wiki as an Editor. Your edits are saved immediately but won't be visible to the public until you approve them, giving you a chance to draft, review, and publish when ready.

	== The Basics ==		== The Basics ==

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	=== Option A: From the page itself ===		=== Option A: From the page itself ===

	After saving an edit, reload the page. You'll see a banner at the top:		After saving an edit, reload the page. You'll see a green banner near the top of the page:

	<~~blockquote~~ class="callout-warning">		<div class="callout-warning" style="border-left-color: #4aba5a; background: #2d4a2d;">
	''This ~~is the approved~~ revision ~~of this page; it~~ is not ~~the most recent~~.''		''This revision is not yet approved.'' '''[Approve Rev XXXX]'''
	'''~~View the most recent revision.~~'''		</div>
	</~~blockquote~~>

	# Click '''~~View the most recent revision~~''' ~~to see your latest changes~~		# Click the green '''Approve Rev''' button in the banner
	# ~~At the top of that view,~~ click '''~~Approve this revision~~'''		# A confirmation dialog will appear — click '''OK'''
	# The page is now live		# The page will reload showing the approved version, now live to all players

			You can also find '''Approve''' in the '''More''' menu (the three dots '''⋮''' at the top right of any page).

	=== Option B: From the page history ===		=== Option B: From the page history ===
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	# Find the revision you want to approve		# Find the revision you want to approve
	# Click on the revision date to view it		# Click on the revision date to view it
	# Click '''Approve ~~this revision~~''' at the top		# Click the green '''Approve Rev''' button in the banner at the top, or use '''Approve''' from the '''More''' (⋮) menu

	== How to Check What's Pending ==		== How to Check What's Pending ==

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	# In the search bar, type the name of the page you want to create		# In the search bar, type the name of the page you want to create
	# If it doesn't exist, you'll see a red link - click it		# If it doesn't exist, you'll see a red link, click it
	# Edit the page as normal and save		# Edit the page as normal and save

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	As an Editor, you have a simple workflow:		As an Editor, you have a simple workflow:

	# '''Edit''' a page, your changes are saved but stay private		# '''Edit''' a page - your changes are saved but stay private
	# '''Review''' what you've changed		# '''Review''' what you've changed
	# '''Approve''' when you're happy, the page goes live to all players		# '''Approve''' when you're happy, the page goes live to all players
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	# In the search bar, type the name of the page you want to create		# In the search bar, type the name of the page you want to create
	# If it doesn't exist, you'll see a red link, click it		# If it doesn't exist, you'll see a red link - click it
	# Edit the page as normal and save		# Edit the page as normal and save

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	# Click '''Insert → Template'''		# Click '''Insert → Template'''
	# Search for "CreatureCard"		# Search for "CreatureCard"
	# Fill in the fields - start with name and rank, then add stats		# Fill in the fields — start with name and rank, then add stats
	# Click '''Insert'''		# Click '''Insert'''

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	<pre>		<pre>
	\|skills=		\|skills=
	* '''Ability Name''' - Description of what it does		* '''Ability Name''' – Description of what it does
	* '''Another Ability''' - Another description		* '''Another Ability''' – Another description
	</pre>		</pre>

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	\| Edit a page \|\| Click the pencil icon → Edit		\| Edit a page \|\| Click the pencil icon → Edit
	\|-		\|-
	\| Save (without going live) \|\| Click "Save changes" - it stays private		\| Save (without going live) \|\| Click "Save changes" — it stays private
	\|-		\|-
	\| Approve (push live) \|\| View latest revision → "Approve this revision"		\| Approve (push live) \|\| View latest revision → "Approve this revision"
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	== Tips ==		== Tips ==

	* '''Preview before saving''' - use "Show preview" in the source editor, or just review your changes in the Visual Editor before saving.		* '''Preview before saving''' — use "Show preview" in the source editor, or just review your changes in the Visual Editor before saving.
	* '''Write edit summaries''' - a few words about what you changed helps everyone understand the page history.		* '''Write edit summaries''' — a few words about what you changed helps everyone understand the page history.
	* '''Don't worry about breaking things''' - your edits aren't public until you approve them. If something looks wrong, just edit again before approving.		* '''Don't worry about breaking things''' — your edits aren't public until you approve them. If something looks wrong, just edit again before approving.
	* '''Use the Visual Editor for templates''' - it gives you a form with labelled fields, which is much easier than writing template code by hand.		* '''Use the Visual Editor for templates''' — it gives you a form with labelled fields, which is much easier than writing template code by hand.
	* '''Use sphere colours consistently''' - if a skill belongs to a sphere or skill type, always include the <code>sphere</code> parameter so it matches the rest of the wiki.		* '''Use sphere colours consistently''' — if a skill belongs to a sphere or skill type, always include the <code>sphere</code> parameter so it matches the rest of the wiki.
	* '''Check existing pages for examples''' - look at [[Rules/Vigour Skills]], [[Rules/Faith Skills]], or [[Rules/Magical Skills]] to see how SkillCards are used in practice.		* '''Check existing pages for examples''' — look at [[Rules/Vigour Skills]], [[Rules/Faith Skills]], or [[Rules/Magical Skills]] to see how SkillCards are used in practice.

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	As an Editor, you have a simple workflow:		As an Editor, you have a simple workflow:

	# '''Edit''' a page — your changes are saved but stay private		# '''Edit''' a page - your changes are saved but stay private
	# '''Review''' what you’ve changed		# '''Review''' what you’ve changed
	# '''Approve''' — when you’re happy, the page goes live to all players		# '''Approve''' - when you’re happy, the page goes live to all players

	The public always sees the last approved version. You can make as many edits as you like before approving.		The public always sees the last approved version. You can make as many edits as you like before approving.
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	# '''Find the page''' using the search bar or navigation menu		# '''Find the page''' using the search bar or navigation menu
	# '''Click the pencil icon''' and choose '''Edit''' to open the Visual Editor (recommended), or '''Edit source''' for the wikitext editor		# '''Click the pencil icon''' and choose '''Edit''' to open the Visual Editor (recommended), or '''Edit source''' for the wikitext editor
	# '''Make your changes''' — the Visual Editor works like a word processor: click text to type, use the toolbar to format		# '''Make your changes''' - the Visual Editor works like a word processor: click text to type, use the toolbar to format
	# '''Save''' — click '''Save changes''', add a short summary of what you changed, then confirm		# '''Save''' - click '''Save changes''', add a short summary of what you changed, then confirm

	Your edit is now saved but '''not yet public'''. To make it visible to players, you need to approve it.		Your edit is now saved but '''not yet public'''. To make it visible to players, you need to approve it.
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	== Tips ==		== Tips ==

	* '''Use the Visual Editor for templates''' — it gives you a form with labelled fields, which is much easier than writing template code by hand.		* '''Use the Visual Editor for templates''' - it gives you a form with labelled fields, which is much easier than writing template code by hand.
	* '''Write edit summaries''' — a few words about what you changed helps everyone understand the page history.		* '''Write edit summaries''' - a few words about what you changed helps everyone understand the page history.
	* '''Don’t worry about breaking things''' — your edits aren’t public until you approve them. If something looks wrong, just edit again before approving.		* '''Don’t worry about breaking things''' - your edits aren’t public until you approve them. If something looks wrong, just edit again before approving.
	* '''Use sphere colours consistently''' — if a skill belongs to a sphere, always include the <code>sphere</code> parameter so it matches the rest of the wiki.		* '''Use sphere colours consistently''' - if a skill belongs to a sphere, always include the <code>sphere</code> parameter so it matches the rest of the wiki.
	* '''Check existing pages for examples''' — look at [[Rules/Vigour Skills]], [[Rules/Faith Skills]], or [[Rules/Magical Skills]] to see how SkillCards are used in practice.		* '''Check existing pages for examples''' - look at [[Rules/Vigour Skills]], [[Rules/Faith Skills]], or [[Rules/Magical Skills]] to see how SkillCards are used in practice.

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	# Click '''Insert → Template'''		# Click '''Insert → Template'''
	# Search for "CreatureCard"		# Search for "CreatureCard"
	# Fill in the fields — start with name and rank, then add stats		# Fill in the fields, start with name and rank, then add stats
	# Click '''Insert'''		# Click '''Insert'''

	=== Tips for Beastiary Pages ===		=== Tips for Beastiary Pages ===

	* Group creatures by type or encounter — use section headings (e.g. <code>== Undead ==</code>) above your CreatureCards		* Group creatures by type or encounter, use section headings (e.g. <code>== Undead ==</code>) above your CreatureCards
	* Use the '''note''' field for crew briefing info like encounter balance or special instructions		* Use the '''note''' field for crew briefing info like encounter balance or special instructions
	* The '''skills''' field supports full wikitext — use bullet points with bold ability names for consistency:		* The '''skills''' field supports full wikitext, use bullet points with bold ability names for consistency:

	<pre>		<pre>
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	== Tips ==		== Tips ==

	* '''Preview before saving''' — use "Show preview" in the source editor, or just review your changes in the Visual Editor before saving.		* '''Preview before saving''' - use "Show preview" in the source editor, or just review your changes in the Visual Editor before saving.
	* '''Write edit summaries''' — a few words about what you changed helps everyone understand the page history.		* '''Write edit summaries''' - a few words about what you changed helps everyone understand the page history.
	* '''Don't worry about breaking things''' — your edits aren't public until you approve them. If something looks wrong, just edit again before approving.		* '''Don't worry about breaking things''' - your edits aren't public until you approve them. If something looks wrong, just edit again before approving.
	* '''Use the Visual Editor for templates''' — it gives you a form with labelled fields, which is much easier than writing template code by hand.		* '''Use the Visual Editor for templates''' - it gives you a form with labelled fields, which is much easier than writing template code by hand.
	* '''Use sphere colours consistently''' — if a skill belongs to a sphere or skill type, always include the <code>sphere</code> parameter so it matches the rest of the wiki.		* '''Use sphere colours consistently''' - if a skill belongs to a sphere or skill type, always include the <code>sphere</code> parameter so it matches the rest of the wiki.
	* '''Check existing pages for examples''' — look at [[Rules/Vigour Skills]], [[Rules/Faith Skills]], or [[Rules/Magical Skills]] to see how SkillCards are used in practice.		* '''Check existing pages for examples''' - look at [[Rules/Vigour Skills]], [[Rules/Faith Skills]], or [[Rules/Magical Skills]] to see how SkillCards are used in practice.

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