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==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
On this wiki, namespaces are used to categorize pages for versions of Dwarf Fortress - we can also use categories, but that would not allow us to make multiple pages on the same subject for different versions. Any pages in the Main namespace are either the Main Page, or redirects. | On this wiki, namespaces are used to categorize pages for versions of Dwarf Fortress - we can also use categories, but that would not allow us to make multiple pages on the same subject for different versions. Any pages in the Main namespace are either the Main Page, or redirects. | ||
− | Any wiki can have their own use and meaning for namespaces - for instance, a wiki might not use namespaces at all, having every content page in the Main space, and another wiki may have many namespaces in use, each for their own subject. <s>These wikis are often most untidy and unorganized.</s> There is no convention for namespaces that spans across every website running the MediaWiki software, as they are in no way connected (except for cross-wiki | + | Any wiki can have their own use and meaning for namespaces - for instance, a wiki might not use namespaces at all, having every content page in the Main space, and another wiki may have many namespaces in use, each for their own subject. <s>These wikis are often most untidy and unorganized.</s> There is no convention for namespaces that spans across every website running the MediaWiki software, as they are in no way connected (except for cross-wiki affilation). |
==List of namespaces== | ==List of namespaces== | ||
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Also note that all namespaces (and aliases) are case-insensitive. For example, DF2012 and df2012 are functionally the same (although the wiki will change "df2012" to "DF2012" in titles). | Also note that all namespaces (and aliases) are case-insensitive. For example, DF2012 and df2012 are functionally the same (although the wiki will change "df2012" to "DF2012" in titles). | ||
− | * 23a: this namespace is for articles about version | + | * 23a: this namespace is for articles about version v0.23.130.23a. |
− | * 40d: this namespace is for articles about version | + | * 40d: this namespace is for articles about version v0.28.181.40d. |
− | * v0.31: this namespace is for articles about version | + | * v0.31: this namespace is for articles about version v0.31.25. |
− | * | + | * DF2012: this namespace is for articles about version v0.34.11, which is the latest version of Dwarf Fortress. |
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* Help: this namespace is for articles that describe wiki concepts, or teach new editors how things work. | * Help: this namespace is for articles that describe wiki concepts, or teach new editors how things work. | ||
* Dwarf Fortress Wiki: These are for projects, wiki rules, and other wiki-specific discussion. Discussions about specific pages should instead go to their own talk page. | * Dwarf Fortress Wiki: These are for projects, wiki rules, and other wiki-specific discussion. Discussions about specific pages should instead go to their own talk page. | ||
− | * | + | * Main: These pages are not specific to a version of DF, including the [[Main Page]], [[orthogonal]], [[ASCII Art Reward]], etc. |
* Masterwork: These are articles on Masterwork Dwarf Fortress, which is a mod. | * Masterwork: These are articles on Masterwork Dwarf Fortress, which is a mod. | ||
* Category: These represent categories, which help organize pages by topic rather than by version. | * Category: These represent categories, which help organize pages by topic rather than by version. |