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− | == | + | [[File:Free-to-Edit-screenshot.png|280px|right|link=OGF:Territories#Overview Map]] |
− | + | '''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 [[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. | ||
+ | #'''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. | ||
+ | #'''Stick to the rules''' and be active in the community. | ||
+ | #* 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]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Overview of site rules== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="width:100%" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Noun alien grey 2847018 mod.svg|60px]]<br/><span style="color:red">'''Be realistic'''</span> | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | * '''Keep it real.''' No fantasy, science fiction, joke territories, etc. See [[OpenGeofiction:Verisimilitude]]. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Noun Brain 2290453.svg|60px]]<br/><span style="color:red">'''Be original'''</span> | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | * '''No imports from OSM. No copying trademarked maps.''' Doing these things may get you banned. | ||
+ | * No extensive copying of real world geography. Try to avoid using well-known place names, real or fictional. No real world companies or organizations. | ||
+ | * '''All images — photos and artwork — [[OGF:Uploading images|must be free to use]]''', and must contain a link to source and/or copyright info. All wiki text must be your own writing. | ||
+ | * No copying others' mapping, without their permission. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Noun respect 2985071.svg|60px]]<br/><span style="color:red">'''Be respectful'''</span> | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | * '''Show consideration'''. The admin team are volunteers. Please refer to [[Help:Frequently asked questions|the FAQ page]], [[Portal:User Help and Resources|the help and resources portal]], [[OGF:Territory assignment|territory assignment procedures]] and [https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Map_features OSM tagging guides] to first attempt self-support. Incomplete or repetitive messages will be ignored and may result in your account being blocked. | ||
+ | * '''No mapping in others' territories''' or '''moving the borders of others' territories''' without their permission. No writing about others' territories in the wiki without permission. | ||
+ | * Respect the open seas by following the [[OGF:Rules of the sea|rules for sea borders, islands, and shipping lines]]. | ||
+ | * Do not extend your territory beyond its shape on the [[OGF:Territories|overview map]]. For borders with unclaimed neighbors, keep them within 10 km of the original line. | ||
+ | * '''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 "empires of paper" in the wiki - '''avoid [[OGF:Overwikification|overwikification]]'''. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Noun working 3211836.svg|60px]]<br/><span style="color:red">'''Be active'''</span> | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | * After a prolonged period of inactivity, we may mark your territory for withdrawal. Then, if still no activity happens or we don't otherwise hear from you during the following several weeks, we'll mark the territory as free for other users to claim, and close your account. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | colspan=2 style="background:#FFEEEE;text-align:center;" | '''Violating the rules may result in suspension or termination of your account.''' | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==How to sign up== | ||
+ | Click [[OpenGeofiction:Transition_message|here]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | {{OGF documentation}} | ||
+ | [[Category:Official OGF Documentation]] |
Revision as of 00:56, 30 August 2021
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.
- 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.
- Stick to the rules and be active in the community.
- An overview of the rules are listed below, but a full listing of site policies and regulations are available by clicking here.
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.
- 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 of these options, and you may continue editing in blue territories.
Overview of site rules
Be realistic |
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Be original |
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Be respectful |
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Be active |
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Violating the rules may result in suspension or termination of your account. |
How to sign up
Click here.
Official OGF Documentation |
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About OpenGeofiction • Administrative Team • Contact • Contributor Terms • Copyrights • Getting started • Site Policies • Terms of Use |
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