This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.
Both sides previous revisionPrevious revisionNext revision | Previous revisionNext revisionBoth sides next revision | ||
guide:submission_rules [2018/07/22 11:04] – old revision restored, sans unapproved content (2018/07/22 10:32) frostjaeger | guide:submission_rules [2023/11/18 04:57] – ↷ Links adapted because of a move operation wes | ||
---|---|---|---|
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
====== Submission Rules ====== | ====== Submission Rules ====== | ||
- | The Star Army setting is unique and interesting because it has been built over the years by SARPers. These rules govern the addition of material to the Star Army's setting [[guide: | ||
+ | The Star Army setting is unique and interesting because it has been built over the years by SARPers. These rules govern the addition of material to the Star Army's setting [[guide: | ||
- | ===== General Rules ===== | ||
- | - All articles submitted to the site must: | ||
- | - Be useful and relevant in the SARP setting | ||
- | - Comply with [[guide: | ||
- | - Have a reasonable level of plausibility and scientific explanation without being overly complex. | ||
- | - Use proper grammar and spelling | ||
- | - Use the standard format or [[: | ||
- | - Follow the [[guide: | ||
- | - Have [[guide: | ||
- | - Have speeds in compliance with the [[guide: | ||
- | - Use the [[international: | ||
- | - Show [[guide: | ||
- | - Comply with the [[guide: | ||
- | - Have approval of the manager(s) of any [[: | ||
- | - FMs should be consulted about the concept before work is started on the article. | ||
- | - FM and article writer should maintain good communication during the development phase. | ||
- | - **FMs must post in the submission thread** so we know they' | ||
- | - Have the [[calendar: | ||
- | - Contain enough detail to be used in the roleplay. | ||
- | - Articles submitted to the site must **not** contain: | ||
- | - Copypasta (i.e. paragraphs copied from another page on the wiki; link to a shared article instead) | ||
- | - Copyrighted material or trademarks | ||
- | - Obscenity or excessive profanity | ||
- | - Names of actual persons, living or dead, regardless of historical significance | ||
- | - Hotlinks and/or images hosted on third-party websites (only images on Star Army are permitted) | ||
- | - Second-person language (you, your), unless specifically talking to the reader/ | ||
- | - If a question/ | ||
- | - It is not a valid argument to justify overpowered or questionable abilities on your submission by... | ||
- | - pointing to an older submission, especially one of a different faction | ||
- | - promising in-universe restrictions on use or availability | ||
- | - Articles must be on the wiki in the correct namespace and URL to be approved. | ||
- | - Articles will not be approved via forum private messages or in IRC. Approval should be posted in the thread only. | ||
- | - Unapproved articles should be [[guide: | ||
- | - If you're submitting a new warship, you should also submit a civilian ship (to help develop factions). | ||
- | * Alternatively, | ||
- | - If submitting a firearms or weapons article, the **ammunition must be linked as a separate article**. This allows other weapons to easily share the same ammunition type without having the ammo description posted in multiple places. Ideally, the ammunition should be submitted first. Ammunition goes in the **guns:** namespace [[templates: | ||
- | - If your submission is an update of an older article, you must provide NTSE moderators with a complete list of changes. | ||
- | - See [[guide: | ||
- | - OOC Notes sections at the bottom of articles are going to be mandatory from now on. They need to include: | ||
- | - Art credits | ||
- | - Who wrote the article | ||
- | - When the article was approved and by whom (preferably with a link). | ||
+ | PROTIP: If you are a new or struggling creator, check out our [[guide: | ||
+ | ===== SPECIAL TEMPORARY RULES CHANGE ===== | ||
+ | Due to: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * An urgent need for a better gallery of enemy units and other GM resources | ||
+ | * More AI art than we know what to do with | ||
+ | * A desire to expand the setting beyond the current sector | ||
+ | * | ||
+ | |||
+ | We have temporarily relaxed rules to: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Allow stub articles that essentially consists of a cool picture and a brief description of the thing, which could be expanded later. | ||
+ | * Waive RP requirements for submissions which are primarily located outside of the Kikyo Sector and which include an illustration | ||
+ | |||
+ | The relaxed rules apply from May 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023, which we'll call the " | ||
+ | |||
+ | For discussion see: https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====The Basics===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Welcome Creators! Here are some basics before you make your first design. Submissions should: | ||
+ | |||
+ | - Use the appropriate [[: | ||
+ | - Follow the [[guide: | ||
+ | - Be in line with the [[guide: | ||
+ | - To create a new species check out the [[guide: | ||
+ | - Use full sentences and paragraphs when possible. | ||
+ | - Most submissions should should use the [[international: | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== WIP Namespace ===== | ||
+ | Submissions should stay in the WIP: namespace until they are approved. However, if a submission is not in the WIP namespace at the time of submission, it is not necessary to move it into the WIP as long as the submission is expected to be approved promptly (no need for extra work). | ||
+ | |||
+ | In general, only the article author may edit WIP articles until the article is submitted, except for technical fixes like spelling, grammar, and fixing broken links. This is to protect authors from unwanted interference, | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Images in the WIP Namespace ==== | ||
+ | **If the submission contains images that are in the WIP namespace, the reviewer and/or the submitter need to send a PM to [[members: | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Fit the SARPiverse===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | We have a lot of diversity here on Star Army, but we have a basic set of standards for submissions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | - Follow the [[guide: | ||
+ | - Be rated using the [[guide: | ||
+ | - As of 02/ | ||
+ | - They should have the correct nomenclature so they can be cataloged using the [[international: | ||
+ | - As of 01/ | ||
+ | - All products should have prices (in KS). As of 02/ | ||
+ | - | ||
+ | =====What Not To Do===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | When you make a submission don't include things like: | ||
- | ===== Unwanted Articles ===== | ||
- | Please do not submit articles of the following types: | ||
* New dimensions or planes of existence | * New dimensions or planes of existence | ||
Line 59: | Line 66: | ||
* Technology that allows objects to pass through other objects (" | * Technology that allows objects to pass through other objects (" | ||
* Magic, in general | * Magic, in general | ||
+ | * Avoid excessive bullet lists and unnecessary subpages. | ||
+ | |||
+ | - Articles submitted to the site must **not** contain: | ||
+ | - Copypasta (i.e. paragraphs copied from another page on the wiki; link to a shared article instead) | ||
+ | - Copyrighted material or trademarks | ||
+ | - Obscenity or excessive profanity | ||
+ | - Names of actual persons, living or dead, regardless of historical significance | ||
+ | - Hotlinks and/or images hosted on third-party websites (only images on Star Army are permitted) | ||
+ | - Second-person language (you, your), unless specifically talking to the reader/ | ||
We also generally won't accept cutting edge or advanced technology for factions that don't have any role-play going on. | We also generally won't accept cutting edge or advanced technology for factions that don't have any role-play going on. | ||
- | Tip: Make an effort to improve on existing designs; we have a lot of good designs that could use some refit or upgrading. | + | < |
- | ===== Illustrations ===== | + | =====Help the Star Army Community===== |
+ | We are trying to improve our setting: | ||
+ | |||
+ | - If you submit a warship, you should also try to submit a civilian ship or non-military article. | ||
+ | - Right now we really need non-military articles. Things like [[: | ||
+ | - Listen to what is needed for the community from your [[: | ||
+ | - If you're creating for the [[stararmy: | ||
+ | - Feel free to seek feed back, participate in the [[https:// | ||
+ | - Ask for help on discord in the World Building Channel. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Roleplay Requirements ===== | ||
+ | Rather than just add stuff to the wiki, we ask that things be introduced through roleplay prior to submission. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ^ Class ^ Submission Types ^ Roleplay Requirements ^ | ||
+ | | A | Playable Factions | A successful GMed roleplaying plot lasting 3 months or more that introduces the new faction through contact with an existing faction | | ||
+ | | B | Species, Starships, Subfactions, | ||
+ | | C | Small Craft, Weapons, Androids, Power Armor, Small Corporations, | ||
+ | | D | Random setting fluff | Mentioned by or seen by any character in any RP | | ||
+ | |||
+ | For a thread we mean an RP thread with multiple posts and preferably multiple participants. The idea is to generate RP. | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Illustrations | ||
+ | |||
+ | When possible try to include art. | ||
- [[: | - [[: | ||
Line 73: | Line 112: | ||
- Weapons (anything a character can shoot) | - Weapons (anything a character can shoot) | ||
- Artwork is **always** required for new species. | - Artwork is **always** required for new species. | ||
+ | - Give credit to artists in OOC section. | ||
- | Articles for the Yamatai Star Empire | + | Articles for the [[stararmy: |
* Starships and vehicles | * Starships and vehicles | ||
Line 80: | Line 120: | ||
* Weapons of any type, especially handheld weapons | * Weapons of any type, especially handheld weapons | ||
- | ===== Review Policy | + | =====Getting Approval===== |
- | - Reviews should include the checklist found in the guide: [[guide: | + | |
- | * **Approvals that do not have the checklist may be revoked by any NTSE mod or admin for any reason up to three months after their approval date.** | + | |
- | * You, the submitter, have the right and responsibility to ask for the checklist. | + | |
- | - All reviews must be done in a constructive manner. This is an expectation and will be enforced. | + | |
- | - Remember Technology & Setting Forum Staff and Admin reviews hold the weight in terms of approval or disapproval. While it is important to keep the suggestions of your fellow players in mind, you should be focusing more on these reviews. | + | |
- | - Avoid [[guide: | + | |
- | ==== Appeals ==== | + | This the guide our moderators use when [[guide: |
- | - If your submission is denied, it may be locked. At that time it is the submitter’s responsibility to appeal this by contacting the staff/admin who locked and put “not approved” on it. When that staff/admin feels that the topic is ready to be unlocked pending your discussion on the submission, it will be done. | + | When your submission is approved, our team will: |
- | | + | * Move your article out of the WIP namespace. |
+ | * Add Approval Information | ||
+ | | ||
- | ==== Once your Submission | + | After your submission |
- | + | | |
- | | + | * Updating history and relevant roleplay information. |
- | | + | * Ensuring it is listed correctly on other pages. |
- | | + | * Resubmitting it if any major changes are made. |
- | * [[guide: | + | |
- | * [[guide: | + | |
- | * [[guide: | + | |
- | - Any refits, modifications or overhauls that change the submission from its state at the time of approval must be submitted for approval. Include a list of the changes made, to point out the areas requiring focus. In particular, re-approval | + | |
- | * Speed | + | |
- | * Damage output | + | |
- | * Damage capacity | + | |
- | * Special capabilities | + | |
- | * Damage Rating version (i.e. converting from [[guide: | + | |
- | | + | |
- | | + | |
- | * Copyright information, | + | |
- | * The date and time of approval | + | |
- | * The moderator who approved the article | + | |
- | * Whether or not the checklist was used | + | |
- | * Other relevant information such as faction managers who approved the article. | + | |
=====Permission Restrictions & Consequences for not following Submission Rules===== | =====Permission Restrictions & Consequences for not following Submission Rules===== | ||
+ | |||
- Any participant in the Technology and Setting process found in violation of the above rules will be served a 3-7 day permission restriction which will remove their ability to post in the Technology and Setting forum. | - Any participant in the Technology and Setting process found in violation of the above rules will be served a 3-7 day permission restriction which will remove their ability to post in the Technology and Setting forum. | ||
- Repeated offenders or in cases determined by staff to be serious will be permanently restricted from posting in the section. | - Repeated offenders or in cases determined by staff to be serious will be permanently restricted from posting in the section. | ||
- Continued abuse of policy may lead to banning. | - Continued abuse of policy may lead to banning. | ||
- Do not try to rush the review process. This includes but is not limited to bumping threads and/or harassing the reviewer in chatrooms by spamming the link to your approval thread. | - Do not try to rush the review process. This includes but is not limited to bumping threads and/or harassing the reviewer in chatrooms by spamming the link to your approval thread. | ||
+ | ==== Appeals ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | - If your submission is denied, it may be locked. At that time it is the submitter’s responsibility to appeal this by contacting the staff/admin who locked and put “not approved” on it. When that staff/admin feels that the topic is ready to be unlocked pending your discussion on the submission, it will be done. | ||
+ | - If after the appeal, your submission is still not approved you should consider strongly the advice given by the staff/admin and move on. | ||
===== OOC Notes ===== | ===== OOC Notes ===== | ||
- | [[user:wes]] created this article sometime in 2011; [[user: | + | [[members:wes]] created this article sometime in 2011; [[https:// |
+ | |||
+ | This article was updated by [[members: |