Nation Template Guide - Revision history

CCainv: Added "Need Help?" and "Thank You!" sections.

2026-05-23T03:49:19Z

Added "Need Help?" and "Thank You!" sections.

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	'''To note as of now!''' We are currently looking into fixing this, but adding images to character infoboxes is currently ''unavailable''. Check back here, as we keep this updated, to see if this matter is fixed.		'''To note as of now!''' We are currently looking into fixing this, but adding images to character infoboxes is currently ''unavailable''. Check back here, as we keep this updated, to see if this matter is fixed.

	== '''Visual Summary''' ==		=== '''Visual Summary''' ===
	Didn’t understand any of the writing or skipped ahead for something quick? Here’s a visual summary with a video.		Didn’t understand any of the writing or skipped ahead for something quick? Here’s a visual summary with a video.

	* Do please note that some of this writing compared to the video may be different, either or, both information should help you get what you need or answer questions you may have.		* Do please note that some of this writing compared to the video may be different, either or, both information should help you get what you need or answer questions you may have.
	'''At this time, there is currently no video!''' Sorry, the video will be added soon. Right now, if you need help one of the historians can help!{{DEFAULTSORT:Template Guide}}		'''At this time, there is currently no video!''' Sorry, the video will be added soon. Right now, if you need help one of the historians can help!

			== Need Help? ==
			If you're still confused and need of help, contact the historians! As of now, we are working on a system, so to contact an historian you can ping someone on the team, whoever is available, in the Forgotten SMP Official Discord. We are here to help you anytime!

			* To check whose available, check the member list and find the historians.
			** Please be advised to check if it is ok to ping the staff member, this can be stated in their Discord profile or their current status!

			== '''Thank you!''' ==
			We hope this guide was useful. In the future, we can't wait to see what you guys will create! Thank you for using the Forgotten SMP Wiki!{{DEFAULTSORT:Template Guide}}

CCainv: Added a note about the visual summary not being available.

2026-05-23T03:44:12Z

Added a note about the visual summary not being available.

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	* Do please note that some of this writing compared to the video may be different, either or, both information should help you get what you need or answer questions you may have.		* Do please note that some of this writing compared to the video may be different, either or, both information should help you get what you need or answer questions you may have.
			'''At this time, there is currently no video!''' Sorry, the video will be added soon. Right now, if you need help one of the historians can help!{{DEFAULTSORT:Template Guide}}
	{{DEFAULTSORT:Template Guide}}

CCainv: Did not work. :C

2026-05-18T21:12:35Z

Did not work. :C

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	\| status = Active		\| status = Active
	}}		}}
	~~{{DEFAULTSORT:Template Guide}}~~

	'''To add information''', '''you're going to have to open to doc!''' This is done by doing it the same way as adding the template, just type it as ''infobox/nation/doc'' or ''infobox/character/doc''. Instead of inserting the doc, click on the "template's page" that will pop up before, from there, copy and paste the needed code from the ''example'' section of the page!		'''To add information''', '''you're going to have to open to doc!''' This is done by doing it the same way as adding the template, just type it as ''infobox/nation/doc'' or ''infobox/character/doc''. Instead of inserting the doc, click on the "template's page" that will pop up before, from there, copy and paste the needed code from the ''example'' section of the page!
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	* Do please note that some of this writing compared to the video may be different, either or, both information should help you get what you need or answer questions you may have.		* Do please note that some of this writing compared to the video may be different, either or, both information should help you get what you need or answer questions you may have.

			{{DEFAULTSORT:Template Guide}}

CCainv: Testing that amazing thing I learned.

2026-05-18T21:11:35Z

Testing that amazing thing I learned.

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	}}		}}
			{{DEFAULTSORT:Template Guide}}

	'''To add information''', '''you're going to have to open to doc!''' This is done by doing it the same way as adding the template, just type it as ''infobox/nation/doc'' or ''infobox/character/doc''. Instead of inserting the doc, click on the "template's page" that will pop up before, from there, copy and paste the needed code from the ''example'' section of the page!		'''To add information''', '''you're going to have to open to doc!''' This is done by doing it the same way as adding the template, just type it as ''infobox/nation/doc'' or ''infobox/character/doc''. Instead of inserting the doc, click on the "template's page" that will pop up before, from there, copy and paste the needed code from the ''example'' section of the page!
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	* Do please note that some of this writing compared to the video may be different, either or, both information should help you get what you need or answer questions you may have.		* Do please note that some of this writing compared to the video may be different, either or, both information should help you get what you need or answer questions you may have.
	~~{{DEFAULTSORT:Template Guide}}~~

CCainv: Added how to add images to infoboxes. YAY.

2026-04-30T03:55:23Z

Added how to add images to infoboxes. YAY.

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	===== '''Adding Images into the Infoboxes''' =====		===== '''Adding Images into the Infoboxes''' =====
	~~Currently in~~ the ~~process of figuring it out~~, ~~but for now~~, if you ~~know how~~ to ~~insert~~ the image ~~from with~~ wiki guide... ~~Do that step first~~.		'''Want to add your characters image or nations symbol/logo to the infobox? Easy!''' First, following uploading the image first hand, you're going to go into source editor. Where you will add the image, which will be labeled ''flag''. After the equal sign (=), you'll type in ''<nowiki>[[File: YourFilesName.png/jpg]]</nowiki>''.

			* '''Having issues?''' Be sure to check if your image is uploaded by you, do this by following the wiki guide, and try inserting it into the page first. If everything is fine there, be sure to check how you typed it in the source editor to see if it matches your images name.
			* '''Everything right but not adding?''' Ask one of the historians and they'll see what's wrong.

			'''To note as of now!''' We are currently looking into fixing this, but adding images to character infoboxes is currently ''unavailable''. Check back here, as we keep this updated, to see if this matter is fixed.

	== '''Visual Summary''' ==		== '''Visual Summary''' ==

CCainv: I DID IT, I ADDED THE PICTURE.

2026-04-30T03:39:30Z

I DID IT, I ADDED THE PICTURE.

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	{{Infobox/Nation		{{Infobox/Nation
	\| name = Nation Template Example		\| name = Nation Template Example
	\| flag = ~~none~~		\| flag = [[File:ExamplePicture.jpg]]
	\| motto = "Motto Here"		\| motto = "Motto Here"
	\| capital = Example		\| capital = Example

CCainv: Added "Adding Images to Infoboxes" but... I don't know how rn.

2026-04-29T21:40:11Z

Added "Adding Images to Infoboxes" but... I don't know how rn.

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	* Need an example of what it looks like? Check out other nation or character pages to see! You can do this by searching up a nation or character, or looking at the lists for both in the navigation bar.		* Need an example of what it looks like? Check out other nation or character pages to see! You can do this by searching up a nation or character, or looking at the lists for both in the navigation bar.
	Going back to the visual editor, or you're welcome to stay and use the source editor, you can go to where the collapsible box is on the page and be able to type there! When your page is done and saved, it'll be collapsed under the heading and you can expand it!		Going back to the visual editor, or you're welcome to stay and use the source editor, you can go to where the collapsible box is on the page and be able to type there! When your page is done and saved, it'll be collapsed under the heading and you can expand it!

			===== '''Adding Images into the Infoboxes''' =====
			Currently in the process of figuring it out, but for now, if you know how to insert the image from with wiki guide... Do that step first.

	== '''Visual Summary''' ==		== '''Visual Summary''' ==

CCainv: Fixed up the guide a bit.

2026-04-29T02:18:59Z

Fixed up the guide a bit.

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	=== '''III: Adding info into the Template''' ===		=== '''III: Adding info into the Template''' ===
	'''This is where we'll get into using the source editor!''' After inserting the template, which should look like the example to your right, the source editor ~~should open up for you already. With~~ the template, the ~~source should already be inside~~!		'''This is where we'll get into using the source editor!''' After inserting the template, which should look like the example to your right. Open the source editor, by clicking the pencil icon, and it'll show the template with ''<nowiki>{{Infobox/Nation}}</nowiki>'' or ''<nowiki>{{Infobox/Character}}</nowiki>'' in the code!

	{{Infobox/Nation		{{Infobox/Nation
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	}}		}}

	'''To add ~~in nformation~~''', '''you're going to have to open to doc!''' This is done by doing it the same way as adding the template, just type it as ''infobox/nation/doc'' or ''infobox/character/doc''. Instead of inserting the doc, click on the "template's page" that will pop up before, ~~and~~ from there, copy and paste the needed code from the ''example'' section of the page!		'''To add information''', '''you're going to have to open to doc!''' This is done by doing it the same way as adding the template, just type it as ''infobox/nation/doc'' or ''infobox/character/doc''. Instead of inserting the doc, click on the "template's page" that will pop up before, from there, copy and paste the needed code from the ''example'' section of the page!

	'''If you're using nation or character template, they work the same.''' To type in your info, there should be a sort of guide ~~layering it~~ out ~~as well~~.		'''If you're using nation or character template, they work the same.''' To type in your info, there should be a sort of guide showing where to fill out.

	* Where you can type should say "test", "blank" or "unknown", remove these, and after the equal sign (=), you're able to fill out the infobox!		* Where you can type should say "test", "blank" or "unknown", remove these, and after the equal sign (=), you're able to fill out the infobox!

	'''Adding the collapsible ~~info~~ isn't a problem.''' Doing the same process as adding the information, however going to the nations template page, you'll copy and paste the bottom section of the template showcasing sections such as overview and relations. You're welcome to use this for your character page, as well as rename the section names.		===== '''Adding Collapsible Boxes''' =====
			'''Adding the collapsible boxes isn't a problem.''' Doing the same process as adding the information, however going to the nations template page, you'll copy and paste the bottom section of the template showcasing sections such as overview and relations. You're welcome to use this for your character page, as well as rename the section names.

	* Need an example of what it looks like? Check out other nation or character pages to see! You can do this by searching up a nation or character, or looking at the lists for both in the navigation bar.		* Need an example of what it looks like? Check out other nation or character pages to see! You can do this by searching up a nation or character, or looking at the lists for both in the navigation bar.
			Going back to the visual editor, or you're welcome to stay and use the source editor, you can go to where the collapsible box is on the page and be able to type there! When your page is done and saved, it'll be collapsed under the heading and you can expand it!

	== '''Visual Summary''' ==		== '''Visual Summary''' ==

CCainv: Guide completed, before everything is set and ready for use, it will need a review. Visual summary needs video (if approved).

2026-04-29T00:06:43Z

Guide completed, before everything is set and ready for use, it will need a review. Visual summary needs video (if approved).

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	}}		}}

	'''To add in nformation''', '''you're going to have to open to doc!''' This is done by doing it the same way as adding the template, just type it as ''infobox/nation/doc'' or ''infobox/character/doc''. Instead of inserting the doc, click on the "template's page" that will pop up before, and from there, copy and paste the needed code!		'''To add in nformation''', '''you're going to have to open to doc!''' This is done by doing it the same way as adding the template, just type it as ''infobox/nation/doc'' or ''infobox/character/doc''. Instead of inserting the doc, click on the "template's page" that will pop up before, and from there, copy and paste the needed code from the ''example'' section of the page!

	'''If you're using nation or character template, they work the same.''' To type in your info, there should be a sort of guide layering it out as well.		'''If you're using nation or character template, they work the same.''' To type in your info, there should be a sort of guide layering it out as well.
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	* Where you can type should say "test", "blank" or "unknown", remove these, and after the equal sign (=), you're able to fill out the infobox!		* Where you can type should say "test", "blank" or "unknown", remove these, and after the equal sign (=), you're able to fill out the infobox!

	'''Adding the collapsible info isn't a problem.'''		'''Adding the collapsible info isn't a problem.''' Doing the same process as adding the information, however going to the nations template page, you'll copy and paste the bottom section of the template showcasing sections such as overview and relations. You're welcome to use this for your character page, as well as rename the section names.

	~~=== '''IV: Finishing Steps''' ===~~		* Need an example of what it looks like? Check out other nation or character pages to see! You can do this by searching up a nation or character, or looking at the lists for both in the navigation bar.
	~~Will review if there are five steps~~, ~~I just guessed~~.

	== '''Visual Summary''' ==		== '''Visual Summary''' ==
	Didn’t understand any of the writing or skipped ahead for something quick? Here’s a visual summary.		Didn’t understand any of the writing or skipped ahead for something quick? Here’s a visual summary with a video.

	* ~~Yada yada~~.		* Do please note that some of this writing compared to the video may be different, either or, both information should help you get what you need or answer questions you may have.
	{{DEFAULTSORT:Template Guide}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:Template Guide}}

CCainv: Worked on guide, added template example. One more step and it is completed. YAY!

2026-04-28T07:02:46Z

Worked on guide, added template example. One more step and it is completed. YAY!

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	== '''Getting Started''' ==		== '''Getting Started''' ==
	Using templates, you’ll be dealing with the pages source editing system.		'''Using templates, you’ll be dealing with the pages source editing system.'''

	Don’t threat, you won’t be making any changes to the wiki itself. Only thing the source editing will affect is your page. If there are any errors or issues, the historian team will take a look and fix it.		Don’t threat, you won’t be making any changes to the wiki itself. Only thing the source editing will affect is your page. If there are any errors or issues, the historian team will take a look and fix it.
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	* '''Don’t know how to create a page?''' Go back to our [[Wiki Guide]] and look at the ''Creating Pages on the Wiki'' section!		* '''Don’t know how to create a page?''' Go back to our [[Wiki Guide]] and look at the ''Creating Pages on the Wiki'' section!

	=== '''II: ~~Basics of Source Editing~~''' ===		=== '''II: Inserting the Template''' ===
	~~Writing~~ here.		'''Inserting the template for the page is fairly easy!''' Clicking the ''insert'' button on the top bar, it'll drop down a list of options you can insert. For inserting templates, click ''template.'' Opening the template menu open, here you're going to search for the template you're going to use!

	~~===~~ '''~~III: Inserting the Template~~''' ~~===~~		* '''If you're going to do a page about a nation''', in the template search bar, type in ''infobox/nation.'' Click on the template and it'll insert it into the page.
	'~~''Inserting~~ the template ~~for the page is fairly easy!~~''' ~~Clicking the~~ '~~'insert'' button~~ on the ~~top bar,~~ it'll ~~drop down a list of options you can~~ insert. ~~For templates, click ''template.'' Opening the template menu open, here you're going to search for the template you're going to use!~~

	'''If you're going to do a page about a ~~nation~~''', in the template search bar, type in ''infobox/~~nation.~~'' Click on the template and it'll insert it into the page.		* '''If you're going to do a page about a character''', in the template search bar, type in ''infobox/character''. Click on the template and it'll insert it into the page.
			** Having issues finding the template or search is not working? Try reloading the page, but be sure to save if you have information that hasn't been yet saved, you may have to retrace steps, and see if it'll pop up again!

	'''~~If you~~'~~re going to do a page about a character~~'''~~, in~~ the ~~template search bar, type in~~ '~~'infobox/character~~''. ~~Click on~~ the template ~~and it'll insert it into~~ the ~~page.~~		=== '''III: Adding info into the Template''' ===
			'''This is where we'll get into using the source editor!''' After inserting the template, which should look like the example to your right, the source editor should open up for you already. With the template, the source should already be inside!

	* Having issues finding the template or search is not working? Try reloading the page, ~~but be sure to save if you have information that hasn't been yet saved~~, ~~you may have to retrace steps, and see if it'll pop up again!~~		{{Infobox/Nation
			\| name = Nation Template Example
			\| flag = none
			\| motto = "Motto Here"
			\| capital = Example
			\| leader = Forgotten SMP
			\| founded = April 28, 2026
			\| government = Forgotten SMP
			\| population = 15,000+ members
			\| demonym = Members
			\| alliances = None
			\| enemies = None
			\| territory = Forgotten SMP
			\| status = Active
			}}

	~~===~~ '''~~IV: Adding info into the Template~~''' ~~===~~		'''To add in nformation''', '''you're going to have to open to doc!''' This is done by doing it the same way as adding the template, just type it as ''infobox/nation/doc'' or ''infobox/character/doc''. Instead of inserting the doc, click on the "template's page" that will pop up before, and from there, copy and paste the needed code!
	'''This is ~~where we~~'~~ll get into using the source editor!~~''' ~~After~~ inserting the ~~template~~, the ~~source editor should open~~ up ~~for you already. With the template~~, the ~~source should already be inside~~!

	~~(example picture?)~~		'''If you're using nation or character template, they work the same.''' To type in your info, there should be a sort of guide layering it out as well.

	~~'''If you're using nation or character template, they work the same.''' To put in your info, there should be a sort of guide layering it out as well.~~ Where you can type should say "test", "blank" or "~~Unknown~~", remove these, and after the equal sign (=), you're able to fill out the infobox!		* Where you can type should say "test", "blank" or "unknown", remove these, and after the equal sign (=), you're able to fill out the infobox!

	'''Adding the collapsible info isn't a problem.'''		'''Adding the collapsible info isn't a problem.'''

	=== '''V: Finishing Steps''' ===		=== '''IV: Finishing Steps''' ===
	Will review if there are five steps, I just guessed.		Will review if there are five steps, I just guessed.