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    | Welcome to the ''Project Zomboid Wiki'' (''PZwiki'' for short) '''community portal'''! The community portal is where the community of the ''PZwiki'' can come together to organize and discuss changes to the wiki.


== Things anyone can do ==
''{{ll|Project Zomboid}}'' is still in development and therefore requires continuous updates and support from community volunteers as the game develops.
Until the game is released there isn't a great deal for people to do at the moment..
*Add [[Special:WantedPages|missing pages]]
*[[:Category:Stub articles|Add more content to stub articles]]
*[[:Category:Articles in need of improvement|Work on current pages in need of improvement]]
*Help with translating pages
*Add pages for these [[Special:UnusedFiles|unused images]] (excluding the half whiskey and possibly bowls too.)
*Change unnecessary capital letters to lower case. A lot of links on various pages have been spelt with capital letters when they are in the middle of a sentence. These need to be changed to lower case where appropriate.
*Move pages for things that are currently not in the game to the [[:Category:Notyetingame]] category.


=== Reporting Spam ===
The ''PZwiki'' would appreciate help in any way provided, so long as it follows the basic {{ll|PZwiki:Rules|wiki rules}} and {{ll|Help:Style guide|style guide}}. If you'd like to make any general suggestions or ask a question, please use the '''{{ll|PZwiki talk:Community portal|discussion page}}''' or join the discussion on the official [https://discord.gg/theindiestone Discord (pzwiki_editing)].
When reporting spam the first thing you should do is check to make sure that the article in question is not focused on Project Zomboid. Check the page's title, look to see that there is not an extensive history for the page. If you are not sure that the article is not legitimate leave a note on the article's discussion page.


If you are absolutely positive that the article is spam and does not belong on the wiki insert the following into the article, before any content:
To start editing the wiki, we require that you [[Special:CreateAccount|create an account]]. If you happen to be having any issues creating an account, please email [mailto:kirrus@theindiestone.com kirrus@theindiestone.com] with the email address you tried to sign up with.
  <nowiki>{{Deletion|Spam|speedy=1}}</nowiki>
Preview to make sure a red box has appeared on the page, then save your changes. An admin will delete the article after review. To report someone you believe is a spambot simply leave a message on [{{fullurl:Special:ListUsers|group=sysop}} an admin's talk page].


=== Adding Pages To Categories ===
PZwiki has many {{ll|PZwiki:Userboxes|userboxes}} that you can add to your [[Special:MyPage|user page]]. Wearing them can let other editors know more about you.
When creating a new page or coming across a page that hasn't been added to an appropriate category, edit using this format:
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You can find a listing of category names on [[Special:Categories|this page]].
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    | Help
    | 2 = The following four sections are designed to help new editors get started on the ''PZwiki''.
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=== Adding Notice Boxes To Pages ===
===Editing===
Notice boxes are the boxes added to the top of pages to indicate problems or concerns with the article. One example is the ''in need of improvement'' notice box:
To start editing the wiki, it's better to visit the {{ll|Help:Contents|help}} page first. There you can find a list of help pages that can help you with editing:
{{NoticeBox|1|#ff0|desc=This article or section may be '''in need of improvement'''. Editors are encouraged to add any missing information to the article, while verifying that the article's current content is correct.}}
*{{ll|Help:Editing for beginners|Editing for beginners}} is a tutorial that will help you with the basics of editing.
Adding this notice box to a page is as simple as inserting this line at the top:
*{{ll|Help:How to help|How to help}} teaches you several ways to help the wiki.
  <nowiki>{{Notice|Improve}}</nowiki>
*{{ll|Help:Translations|Translations}} will tell you how to translate the wiki into your language.
Adding notice boxes will not only display helpful information, but it may also add the article to a special category. For a list of notice boxes, see [[Template:Notice|this page]].
== Important Topics ==
=== Attention Required ===


Any pages that have been put in these categories require attention. Once improved feel free to remove the notice to take it out of the category page.
===Policies===
All the policies are available in the {{ll|:Category:Policies|policies}}, the important ones are:
*There is a {{ll|PZwiki:Language policy|language policy}} in the wiki that all editors are expected to follow.
*PZwiki also has a simple {{ll|PZwiki:Rules|rules}} that all editors are expected to follow.
*Finally, {{ll|Help:Style guide|style guide}} is a guide that expect you to follow the wiki's editing style.
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[[Category:Articles_in_need_of_improvement]]
===Contributing===
You can start contributing the wiki from the following:
*[[PZwiki:Tasks|Tasks]] gives you a list of tasks that you can help with.
*[[#Projects|Projects]] shows the current projects wiki is working on.
*[[#Maintenance|Site maintenance]] lists articles, templates, files and other pages that need to be fixed, updated, created, etc.


[[Category:Outdated_articles]]
===Maintenance===
The following list shows pages that the wiki is maintaining. The full list can be found under {{ll|:Category:Site maintenance|site maintenance}}.
*Stub articles: {{ll|:Category:Stub articles|{{PAGESINCAT:Stub articles}}}}
*Aritcles in need of improvement: {{ll|:Category:Articles in need of improvement|{{PAGESINCAT:Articles in need of improvement}}}}
*Outdated articles: {{ll|:Category:Outdated articles|{{PAGESINCAT:Outdated articles}}}}
*Translation needed: {{ll|:Category:Translation needed|{{PAGESINCAT:Translation needed}}}}
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    | Projects
    | 2 = {{ll|Project Zomboid}} is a vast game with many {{ll|:Category:Game mechanics|game mechanics}}, {{ll|items}}, {{ll|locations}} and more, therefore organizing our contributors is incredibly important. A project is a community run endeavor where the contributors focus on a certain ideal, rather than having contributors who just come and go and edit whatever they feel like editing. Projects allow us to come together as a community to gather and discuss design decisions, overhauls, or work that needs to be done, prioritizing such matters.


When browsing a page if it has a version notice at the top, be sure to update the number if you update the information in the page. If it doesn't have one, we would appreciate it if you put a version notice in there. Just copy and paste the version and build notice from the main page.
===User levels===
Projects have two user levels to them: [[#Leaders|leaders]] and [[#Contributors|contributors]].


=== Main page ===
Leaders are people who originally pitched the Projects and are generally tasked with organizing, and maintaining project pages, along with managing contributors. Leaders oversee edits to pages that are within the scope of the project, and generally confer with other leaders and contributors.
*Are there any other sections we should add?
 
*Add more screenshots to the main page using [[Template: Main Page Screenshot|this]] template.
If a project has an <span style="color: red;">'''unassigned'''</span> leader, you may choose to elect yourself for the position, by posting a message in the project's talk page or on the #pzwiki_editing channel on  [https://discord.gg/theindiestone Discord] and wait for a response from other contributors.
*Suggest changes on the [[main page sandbox]].
 
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===Leaders===
*Assign tasks to contributors
*Maintain pages that are within the scope of the project
*Help lead edits/design decisions for pages falling under scope of the project
*Alter the job board
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===Contributors===
*Check-in on discussions
*Contribute to projects
*Help out in general
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This is a current list of [[:Category:Projects|projects]] that anyone can contribute to.
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    | '''Welcome to the PZwiki'''
 
The PZwiki has [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFPAGES}} pages ({{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles)]] since April 7, 2011, maintained by [[:Category:Projects|{{PAGESINCATEGORY:Active projects|pages}} active projects]].
 
We are continuously updating the wiki to make the most complete guide for ''{{ll|Project Zomboid}}''.
 
[[Image:SpiffoWave.png|center|link=Spiffo|Spiffo, The Indie Stone mascot of choice. Also likes burgers, fast food, and is in game to help.]]
 
''{{ll|Spiffo}} welcomes you to the Project Zomboid Wiki.<br>Hope you have a pen handy…''
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Latest revision as of 13:41, 14 April 2024

Welcome

Welcome to the Project Zomboid Wiki (PZwiki for short) community portal! The community portal is where the community of the PZwiki can come together to organize and discuss changes to the wiki.

Project Zomboid is still in development and therefore requires continuous updates and support from community volunteers as the game develops.

The PZwiki would appreciate help in any way provided, so long as it follows the basic wiki rules and style guide. If you'd like to make any general suggestions or ask a question, please use the discussion page or join the discussion on the official Discord (pzwiki_editing).

To start editing the wiki, we require that you create an account. If you happen to be having any issues creating an account, please email kirrus@theindiestone.com with the email address you tried to sign up with.

PZwiki has many userboxes that you can add to your user page. Wearing them can let other editors know more about you.

Help

The following four sections are designed to help new editors get started on the PZwiki.

Editing

To start editing the wiki, it's better to visit the help page first. There you can find a list of help pages that can help you with editing:

Policies

All the policies are available in the policies, the important ones are:

  • There is a language policy in the wiki that all editors are expected to follow.
  • PZwiki also has a simple rules that all editors are expected to follow.
  • Finally, style guide is a guide that expect you to follow the wiki's editing style.

Contributing

You can start contributing the wiki from the following:

  • Tasks gives you a list of tasks that you can help with.
  • Projects shows the current projects wiki is working on.
  • Site maintenance lists articles, templates, files and other pages that need to be fixed, updated, created, etc.

Maintenance

The following list shows pages that the wiki is maintaining. The full list can be found under site maintenance.

  • Stub articles: 137
  • Aritcles in need of improvement: 52
  • Outdated articles: 14
  • Translation needed: 40

Projects

Project Zomboid is a vast game with many game mechanics, items, locations and more, therefore organizing our contributors is incredibly important. A project is a community run endeavor where the contributors focus on a certain ideal, rather than having contributors who just come and go and edit whatever they feel like editing. Projects allow us to come together as a community to gather and discuss design decisions, overhauls, or work that needs to be done, prioritizing such matters.

User levels

Projects have two user levels to them: leaders and contributors.

Leaders are people who originally pitched the Projects and are generally tasked with organizing, and maintaining project pages, along with managing contributors. Leaders oversee edits to pages that are within the scope of the project, and generally confer with other leaders and contributors.

If a project has an unassigned leader, you may choose to elect yourself for the position, by posting a message in the project's talk page or on the #pzwiki_editing channel on Discord and wait for a response from other contributors.

Leaders

  • Assign tasks to contributors
  • Maintain pages that are within the scope of the project
  • Help lead edits/design decisions for pages falling under scope of the project
  • Alter the job board

Contributors

  • Check-in on discussions
  • Contribute to projects
  • Help out in general

This is a current list of projects that anyone can contribute to.

Status Project Leader Contributors count
🟢 Build 42 Preparation Vaileasys 4
🟢 Locations and Maps ThinkDock1721 8
🟢 Lore Ksilem 1
🟢 Modding Unassigned 1
🟢 Seat Yourself Furniture Faalagorn 4
🟢 Translations Vibrance 7
🔴 Build 41 Update Faalagorn -
🔴 Electricals and Transmission Calvy -
🔴 Navigation and Categories Vaileasys -
🔴 Recipe Template and Distribution Vaileasys -
🔴 Spiffo's Construction Crew Calvy -
🔴 Vehicles and Mechanics ThinkDock1721 -

Statistics

Welcome to the PZwiki

The PZwiki has 18,687 pages (4,265 articles) since April 7, 2011, maintained by 6 active projects.

We are continuously updating the wiki to make the most complete guide for Project Zomboid.

Spiffo, The Indie Stone mascot of choice. Also likes burgers, fast food, and is in game to help.

Spiffo welcomes you to the Project Zomboid Wiki.
Hope you have a pen handy…

Administrators (verify)

Administrators are users trusted with access to certain tools on the PZwiki. They are expected to observe a high standard of conduct, to use the tools fairly, and never to use them to gain advantage in a dispute.

If you feel you've been taken advantage of by an administrator, consider sending a message or email to Kirrus and describe the situation to them along with any relevant links.

Wiki managers

FaalagornTalk • Contribs • Logs • Email

VaileasysTalk • Contribs • Logs • Email

Server manager

KirrusTalk • Contribs • Logs • Email

Please do not email the administrators if it concerns something that can be discussed and resolved on the community discussion page. For any technical issues, please send an email to kirrus@theindiestone.com instead.

Wiki news

April 7, 2024
Hello and here's to one of the most active months in the wiki recently! There's a lot to recap, so let's start with the monthly summary of March.… [Read more]
March 3, 2024
Welcome again to the monthly summary! February is technically the shortest month in the year (less with the leap day this year), though with me writing the summary on each Sunday, I guess it's more dependent on the weeks' layout than the days alone. Anyway, this we got a lot to cover this month, so let's get into it!… [Read more]
February 4, 2024
Welcome everyone to the summary of the first whole month of 2024! Now that we're deep in 2024, I archived all the 2023 monthly summaries to the 2023 archive, and changed the header names so they refer more to what the news were about.… [Read more]
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