Continuum Universes Universes:Fan Contribution Guidelines: Difference between revisions
Continuum Universes Universes:Fan Contribution Guidelines
 Cdjensen94 (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:🌌 Fan Contribution Guidelines}} Category:Rules Category:Community Guidelines Category:Policy ''Last updated: {{REVISIONYEAR}}'' Welcome, traveler of the multiverse! Before you add your spark to the Continuum Universes, please review these contribution rules. These guidelines exist to protect both the integrity of the lore and the creativity of its contributors. Violation of these may result in edits being reverted, content being moved t...") |
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''Last updated: {{REVISIONYEAR}}'' | ''Last updated: {{REVISIONYEAR}} - {{REVISIONMONTH}}'' | ||
Welcome, traveler of the multiverse! | Welcome, traveler of the multiverse! | ||
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* Stay consistent with existing lore and timelines. | * Stay consistent with existing lore and timelines. | ||
* Don’t overwrite canon material — build around it. | * Don’t overwrite canon material — build around it. | ||
* Use existing categories like [[Category:Lore]], [[Category:Characters]], or [[Category:Fan Contributions]]. | * Use existing categories like <code><nowiki>[[Category:Lore]]</nowiki></code>, <code><nowiki>[[Category:Characters]]</nowiki></code>, or <code><nowiki>[[Category:Fan Contributions]]</nowiki></code>. | ||
* Always add | * Always add <code><nowiki>{{FanContribution}}</nowiki></code> at the top of your page to mark it as fan-created. | ||
If you want your work to be considered for canon inclusion, tag it with '''[[Category:Canon Candidate]]'''. | If you want your work to be considered for canon inclusion, tag it with '''<code><nowiki>[[Category:Canon Candidate]]</nowiki></code>''' and message [[User:Cdjensen94]] or [[User:Rcjensen00]]. | ||
== 3. '''Quality and Presentation''' == | == 3. '''Quality and Presentation''' == | ||
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* Use proper grammar and punctuation — we want your writing to shine. | * Use proper grammar and punctuation — we want your writing to shine. | ||
* Maintain an in-universe tone (as though you’re an archivist, scholar, or native of the world). | * Maintain an in-universe tone (as though you’re an archivist, scholar, or native of the world). | ||
* Format with proper templates where applicable ({{Character}}, {{Faction}}, {{Location}}, etc.) | * Format with proper templates where applicable (<code><nowiki>{{Character}}</nowiki></code>, <code><nowiki>{{Faction}}</nowiki></code>, <code><nowiki>{{Location}}</nowiki></code>, etc.) | ||
* Add relevant images, maps, or diagrams only if you have the rights or permission to use them. | * Add relevant images, maps, or diagrams only if you have the rights or permission to use them. | ||
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That means: | That means: | ||
* You retain ownership of your work. | * You retain ownership of your work. | ||
* You license it under '''CC BY | * You license it under '''CC BY 4.0''' for public use and continuity. | ||
* You grant Jensen Saga Studio permission to include your content in official works (games, books, or media) without guaranteed payment. | * You grant Jensen Saga Studio permission to include your content in official works (games, books, or media) without guaranteed payment. | ||
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== 5. '''No Offensive or Inappropriate Material''' == | == 5. '''No Offensive or Inappropriate Material''' == | ||
This wiki shares the same core content standards as the [[ | This wiki shares the same core content standards as the [[Continuum Universes Wiki:Forum Rules|Forum Rules]]. | ||
Prohibited content includes: | Prohibited content includes: | ||
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Dark or mature storytelling is fine — explicit or fetish content is not. | Dark or mature storytelling is fine — explicit or fetish content is not. | ||
Use discretion, and when unsure, ask a mod or [[Loremaster]] before posting. | Use discretion, and when unsure, ask a mod or [[Continuum Universes Wiki:Loremaster]] before posting. | ||
== 6. '''Constructive Collaboration''' == | == 6. '''Constructive Collaboration''' == | ||