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* Out-of-date information on a page you know well.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.

'''Note:''' Many templates in the wiki use scripted modules, such as the ability cards and infoboxes. If you find an error in those templates and don't know how to edit the template/module scripting, feel free to use the '''Give Feedback''' button at the top of the page, or add a comment on the '''Talk''' page. This will bring the issue to the attention of our moderators and admins, who will do their best to fix it.

=== 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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