Editing Help:Getting StartedGive feedback

This guide will walk you through the essential first steps to becoming a contributor on the Deadlock Wiki.

== The Golden Rule: Be Bold! ==
The most important thing to know is that '''you can't permanently break anything.''' Every edit is saved to a page's "History" tab and can be easily undone.

Don't worry about:
* Making a mistake.
* Not being perfect.
* Not knowing everything.

It is better to make an imperfect edit than to make no edit at all. Every contribution helps.

== Your First Steps ==

=== 1. Create an Account ===
First, [[Special:CreateAccount|create an account]]. This gives you credit for your contributions and lets you use all of the wiki's features.

'''Note:''' To prevent spam, new accounts must be '''4 days''' old with '''10 edits''' before creating pages. If you'd like to create a page sooner, feel free to request manual confirmation on our [https://discord.gg/q6TwMv3eEF Discord server].

=== 2. Find Something to Edit ===
The easiest way to start is with small improvements. Look for things like:
* Typos or grammar mistakes.
* Missing links to other wiki pages.
* Out-of-date information on a page you know well.

A great place to look for tasks is the [[Special:RecentChanges|Recent Changes]] feed.

=== 3. Make & Save Your First Edit ===
At the top of most pages, click '''Edit''' (for the user-friendly VisualEditor) or '''Edit source''' (to work directly with wikitext).

Once you've made your change, prepare to save:
* '''Summary:''' Briefly describe your change (e.g., "fixed typo," "updated stats"). This is crucial for helping others understand the page's history.
* '''Show preview:''' Use this to check for mistakes before you save.

When you're ready, click "Save changes." Congratulations, you're now a wiki editor!

== What's Next? ==
When you feel comfortable and want to learn more, here's where to go:
* '''Explore all help pages.''' Our [[Help:Contents|Help Contents]] page is the main hub for all guides and resources.
* '''Get help on Discord.''' Our main hub for questions and discussion is our '''[https://discord.gg/q6TwMv3eEF Discord server]'''.
* '''Practice in your sandbox.''' Your [[Special:MyPage|user page]] is a safe place to practice complex edits.
* '''Consult the cheatsheet.''' Our [[Help:Editing|Editing Cheatsheet]] is a quick reference for wiki code.
* '''Learn the rules.''' The [[Deadlock:Style guide|Style Guide]] helps keep the wiki consistent.
* '''Adopt a page.''' Consider choosing a page for your favorite hero or topic to focus on, ensuring it stays current and accurate.
* '''Translate the wiki to other languages.''' See [[Help:Translation]] to learn how to start translating wiki pages.

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