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This is a placeholder page for the end result of the discussion at the [[DF Talk:Manual of Style|talk page]].
 
This is a placeholder page for the end result of the discussion at the [[DF Talk:Manual of Style|talk page]].
 
In general, try to follow the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style Wikipedia Manual of Style].  This guide is for guidelines specific to this wiki.
 
  
 
==Spelling (draft proviso)==
 
==Spelling (draft proviso)==
 
We do not prefer American English over British English (or the reverse) ''except'' when the word in question is an in-game concept -- then we follow the in-game spelling.  Also, editing an article to change all the spellings from one form to another is inappropriate.  However, if something is misspelled in both British and American English, then we reserve the right to <s>mercilessly taunt you</s> encourage you to invest in a spellchecker.
 
We do not prefer American English over British English (or the reverse) ''except'' when the word in question is an in-game concept -- then we follow the in-game spelling.  Also, editing an article to change all the spellings from one form to another is inappropriate.  However, if something is misspelled in both British and American English, then we reserve the right to <s>mercilessly taunt you</s> encourage you to invest in a spellchecker.

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