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#* By signing up, you will have to agree to the [[OpenGeofiction:Terms of Use|terms of use]] and [[OGF:Contributor Terms|contributor terms]]. | #* By signing up, you will have to agree to the [[OpenGeofiction:Terms of Use|terms of use]] and [[OGF:Contributor Terms|contributor terms]]. | ||
#* We will collect a valid email address from you solely for the purposes of account validation and for a means of off-site communication by the administration team. You must verify your email before you will be permitted to begin editing the map. | #* We will collect a valid email address from you solely for the purposes of account validation and for a means of off-site communication by the administration team. You must verify your email before you will be permitted to begin editing the map. | ||
#'''Review our rules of mapping''' before getting started. | |||
#* An overview of the rules are listed below, but a full listing of site policies and regulations are available by [[OGF:Site policies|clicking here]]. | |||
#* Keep in mind that ''most of our world is not available for public editing''. '''Mapping in prohibited areas may result in your work being deleted and/or account blocks and suspensions.''' | |||
#'''Start mapping in one of the <span style="color:#4488ff">█ blue territories</span>''' on our [[OGF:Territories#Overview Map|'''overview map''']] (thumbnail at right, click for full version and territory information). | #'''Start mapping in one of the <span style="color:#4488ff">█ blue territories</span>''' on our [[OGF:Territories#Overview Map|'''overview map''']] (thumbnail at right, click for full version and territory information). | ||
#* These blue-colored territories are free for all users to edit and governed by [[OGF:Blue territory etiquette|guidelines of etiquette]]. Look at various towns and cities and try building one yourself. | #* These blue-colored territories are free for all users to edit and governed by [[OGF:Blue territory etiquette|guidelines of etiquette]]. Look at various towns and cities and try building one yourself. Most have themes and languages defined, while the [[Collab:New User Practice and Demo Zone|New User Practice and Demo Zone]] is dedicated to building up experience. Note that some "blue" territories have some additional rules and regulations for mappers to follow. More information can be found on the [[OGF:List of collaborative projects#Open-edit "blue" territories|list of collaborative projects]]. | ||
#''' | #'''Build up your edit history.''' | ||
#* | #* Hone your skills and explore the OGF world by continuing to map in our free-to-everyone "blue" territories. | ||
#'''Join the OGF community''' and have fun! | |||
#* Our [[Forum:Index|forums]] are the official communications hub of OGF. Active mappers are welcome to [https://opengeofiction.net/message/new/admin?message%5Btitle%5D=Wiki%20account%20request request a wiki account] to discuss topics and collaborate with the broader community on the forums. | |||
#* A wiki account is required for territory requests. Territory requests can be submitted in the [[Forum:Territory application|territory application forum]]. | |||
#* For mappers who are interested in a more social environment, some members of the OGF community have created dedicated [https://www.discord.com Discord] servers. '''''Discord servers and any other off-site methods of collaboration and communication are independently operated and are not officially sanctioned by the OpenGeofiction admin team.''''' All official communications and coordination utilize the [[Forum:Index|wiki forums]] or direct messaging using [https://www.opengeofiction.net/messages/inbox OGF's messaging system]. | |||
Once you have edited for a while in one of the "blue" territories, you may request to move onward to collaborative projects or to work on an individual territory. | Once you have edited for a while in one of the "blue" territories, you may request to move onward to collaborative projects or to work on an individual territory. | ||
# You may request to own an <span style="color:#66cc22">'''█ available territory'''</span> (shown in light green on the [[OGF:Territories#Overview Map|overview map]]) by following the '''[[OGF:Territory assignment|territory assignment procedure]]'''. When requesting a territory of your own, please remember that such requests are always subject to admin approval, so please wait for confirmation before making any edits in the territory. | # You may request to own an <span style="color:#66cc22">'''█ available territory'''</span> (shown in light green on the [[OGF:Territories#Overview Map|overview map]]) by following the '''[[OGF:Territory assignment|territory assignment procedure]]'''. When requesting a territory of your own, please remember that such requests are always subject to admin approval, so please wait for confirmation before making any edits in the territory. When creating a territory request forum post, you may wish to refer to [https://wiki.opengeofiction.net/index.php/Category:Territory_application_-_approved previously-approved applications] to get a better feel for what level of detail is appropriate and what kinds of information to include in a request. | ||
# You may request to participate in a <span style="color:#cc99ff">'''█ collaborative territory'''</span> (shown in purple on the [[OGF:Territories|overview map]]) by contacting its [[OGF:List of collaborative projects|coordinator]]. | # You may request to participate in a <span style="color:#cc99ff">'''█ collaborative territory'''</span> (shown in purple on the [[OGF:Territories|overview map]]) by contacting its [[OGF:List of collaborative projects|coordinator]]. | ||
# You are also free to choose ''both'' of these options, and you may continue editing in blue territories. | # You are also free to choose ''both'' -- or neither -- of these options, and you may continue editing in blue territories. | ||
==Overview of site rules== | ==Overview of site rules== | ||
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* '''No sockpuppets'''. Only one account per user. | * '''No sockpuppets'''. Only one account per user. | ||
* '''No vandalism'''. No offensive or insulting content. Consult admin before forming any OGF-related group off-site | * '''No vandalism'''. No offensive or insulting content. Consult admin before forming any OGF-related group off-site | ||
* No "empires of paper" in the wiki - '''avoid [[OGF: | * No "empires of paper" in the wiki - '''avoid [[OGF:Wiki policy|overwikification]]'''. | ||
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| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Noun working 3211836.svg|60px]]<br/><span style="color:red">'''Be active'''</span> | | style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Noun working 3211836.svg|60px]]<br/><span style="color:red">'''Be active'''</span> | ||
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==How to sign up== | ==How to sign up== | ||
<span class="plainlinks">[https://opengeofiction.net/user/register-new-name {{Clickable button|Click here to begin signing up|color=blue}}]</span> | |||
{{OGF documentation}} | {{OGF documentation}} | ||
[[Category:Official OGF Documentation]] | [[Category:Official OGF Documentation]] |
Latest revision as of 22:33, 26 March 2023
Welcome to OpenGeofiction!
We are glad you are interested in joining the collaborative project. If you are interested in in helping us create this fictional world, please follow the instructions below.
- To create an account, you will be asked to create a user name and agree to the site policies and terms.
- By signing up, you will have to agree to the terms of use and contributor terms.
- We will collect a valid email address from you solely for the purposes of account validation and for a means of off-site communication by the administration team. You must verify your email before you will be permitted to begin editing the map.
- Review our rules of mapping before getting started.
- An overview of the rules are listed below, but a full listing of site policies and regulations are available by clicking here.
- Keep in mind that most of our world is not available for public editing. Mapping in prohibited areas may result in your work being deleted and/or account blocks and suspensions.
- Start mapping in one of the █ blue territories on our overview map (thumbnail at right, click for full version and territory information).
- These blue-colored territories are free for all users to edit and governed by guidelines of etiquette. Look at various towns and cities and try building one yourself. Most have themes and languages defined, while the New User Practice and Demo Zone is dedicated to building up experience. Note that some "blue" territories have some additional rules and regulations for mappers to follow. More information can be found on the list of collaborative projects.
- Build up your edit history.
- Hone your skills and explore the OGF world by continuing to map in our free-to-everyone "blue" territories.
- Join the OGF community and have fun!
- Our forums are the official communications hub of OGF. Active mappers are welcome to request a wiki account to discuss topics and collaborate with the broader community on the forums.
- A wiki account is required for territory requests. Territory requests can be submitted in the territory application forum.
- For mappers who are interested in a more social environment, some members of the OGF community have created dedicated Discord servers. Discord servers and any other off-site methods of collaboration and communication are independently operated and are not officially sanctioned by the OpenGeofiction admin team. All official communications and coordination utilize the wiki forums or direct messaging using OGF's messaging system.
Once you have edited for a while in one of the "blue" territories, you may request to move onward to collaborative projects or to work on an individual territory.
- You may request to own an █ available territory (shown in light green on the overview map) by following the territory assignment procedure. When requesting a territory of your own, please remember that such requests are always subject to admin approval, so please wait for confirmation before making any edits in the territory. When creating a territory request forum post, you may wish to refer to previously-approved applications to get a better feel for what level of detail is appropriate and what kinds of information to include in a request.
- You may request to participate in a █ collaborative territory (shown in purple on the overview map) by contacting its coordinator.
- You are also free to choose both -- or neither -- of these options, and you may continue editing in blue territories.
Overview of site rules
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