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[[Special:WantedPages]] lists some pages that are linked to yet do not exist. There are many other major events and features which lack a page.
[[Special:WantedPages]] lists some pages that are linked to yet do not exist. There are many other major events and features which lack a page.


=== Navbox ===

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:A_navbox_on_every_page Navboxes] list related pages. This or something similar would be useful to have on many articles, for example on a conflict article in order to see all battles and other related conflict pages.


In addition, the version of dynamic page list used by CivWiki is outdated and lacks features. This is what is used to list "★★★★★ Model pages" on the CivWiki main page. As this is essential it would be useful to find a superior alternative that allows for more precise and readable formatting.
In addition, the version of dynamic page list used by CivWiki is outdated and lacks features. This is what is used to list "★★★★★ Model pages" on the CivWiki main page. As this is essential it would be useful to find a superior alternative that allows for more precise and readable formatting.

Navboxes are similar to templates but have their own coding. Check [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Navbox] for more information on syntax, and if you want an example, use [[Template:Olympics]].


=== Civcraft 2.0 Importing ===
=== Civcraft 2.0 Importing ===


You'll see there are lot of pages under <code>CivcraftImport:</code>. That's all the stuff from the old Civcraft 2.0 wiki. Follow [[CivcraftImport:How to]] for more details on integrating them into the wiki.
You'll see there are lots of pages under <code>CivcraftImport:</code>. That's all the stuff from the old Civcraft 2.0 wiki. Follow [[CivcraftImport:How to]] for more details on integrating them into the wiki.


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== Meta ==
== Meta ==


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=== Infobox ===
=== Infobox ===


Work has begin on [[Template:Infobox civilization]]. However much more work is needed to make the infobox as easy and flexible to use as possible. Infoboxes for other categories, such as events and conflicts would also be useful.
Based upon [[Template:Infobox civilization]], a number of other useful infoboxes are needed :
* [[Template:Infobox_alliance]]
* [[Template:Infobox_conflict]]
* [[Template:Infobox_settlement]]

Less necessary, but potentially useful infoboxes include
* [[Template:Infobox_civserver]]
* [[Template:Infobox_plugin]]
* [[Template:Infobox_transportation]]
* [[Template:Infobox_olympics]]

=== Dynamic page list ===


=== Wanted Pages ===
=== Wanted Pages ===


[[Special:WantedPages]] could be made more useful. It is currently filled with templates.
[[Special:WantedPages]] could be made more useful. It is currently filled with templates.

[[Category:Meta]]
[[Category:Meta]]

Revision as of 15:15, 23 February 2020

Tasks

Category:Civilization A to Z

Quality and standards in this category are grossly inconsistent. Beginning on January 16th 2020, CivWiki will improve pages in this category from A to Z, with a focus on particularly significant civilizations.

Improvement does not necessarily mean a task as extensive as rewriting an article. The primary goal of this WikiProject is so a new player could read the wiki without being confused over what information is accurate. Many pages are categorized as good articles even if they contain significant factual errors. These page categories should be updated and warnings should be placed on pages which are particularly misleading.

Current page status is available on [[Talk:CivWiki:Editing Projects]]

It may be helpful to refer to CivWiki:Editing Guide

Update meta pages

Meta pages such as CivWiki:Editing Projects and CivWiki:Editing Guide are perhaps the most important to keep updated and clear. It must be clear how to edit a page and to what standards a page is judged.

Create new pages

Special:WantedPages lists some pages that are linked to yet do not exist. There are many other major events and features which lack a page.


In addition, the version of dynamic page list used by CivWiki is outdated and lacks features. This is what is used to list "★★★★★ Model pages" on the CivWiki main page. As this is essential it would be useful to find a superior alternative that allows for more precise and readable formatting.

Civcraft 2.0 Importing

You'll see there are lots of pages under CivcraftImport:. That's all the stuff from the old Civcraft 2.0 wiki. Follow CivcraftImport:How to for more details on integrating them into the wiki.

Meta

Categories

Categories need a rework. It is not always clear when a category should be applied. Even the names of categories are inconsistent with some being plural and some being singular. There is not a clear criteria for 'Good Article' or any other article ranking.

Periodically check Special:UncategorizedPages for pages that lack a category.

Technical

Any custom formatting possible on Wikipedia is possible on CivWiki, and sometimes can be imported in only a few clicks. Templates can greatly increase ease and speed of editing, navigating and reading. If you are unsure of where to find good templates or inspiration, use Wikipedia's random good article feature.

Infobox

Based upon Template:Infobox civilization, a number of other useful infoboxes are needed :

Less necessary, but potentially useful infoboxes include

Dynamic page list

Wanted Pages

Special:WantedPages could be made more useful. It is currently filled with templates.