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There are currently [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}]] [[Special:Allpages|articles]] and we continue to grow.
There are currently [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}]] [[Special:Allpages|articles]] and we continue to grow.


== Finding Information ==
==== Finding Information ====
The first thing to realize about the Wiki is that it is a Wiki.
The first thing to realize about the Wiki is that it is a Wiki.
If you are unfamiliar with the Wiki concept, the quintessential example of a Wiki is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Wikipedia] - an encyclopedia written by thousands of online contributors.
If you are unfamiliar with the Wiki concept, the quintessential example of a Wiki is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Wikipedia] - an encyclopedia written by thousands of online contributors.
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The organization of the Wiki can make incredible amounts of information very easy to find, but only if you know where it is.
The organization of the Wiki can make incredible amounts of information very easy to find, but only if you know where it is.


== Making the Most of the Wiki ==
==== Making the Most of the Wiki ====
The Creation Kit Wiki can best be used by registered users.
The Creation Kit Wiki can best be used by registered users.
If you haven't already, it is strongly recommended that you [[Special:Userlogin|create an account]] today!
If you haven't already, it is strongly recommended that you [[Special:Userlogin|create an account]] today!
Registered users can customize their Wiki display, can ask questions, and can help make the Wiki the best Fallout 4 modding resource on the Internet.
Registered users can customize their Wiki display, can ask questions, and can help make the Wiki the best Fallout 4 modding resource on the Internet.


=== Searching ===
==== Searching ====
[[Help: Searching|Searching]] is the most obvious way to find information on the Creation Kit Wiki.
[[Help:Searching|Searching]] is the most obvious way to find information on the Creation Kit Wiki.
The Search box is found on the left side of the screen, and it will return any and all pages which contain the words you type in it.
The Search box is found on the left side of the screen, and it will return any and all pages which contain the words you type in it.
The Search tool is useful, but it has some important limitations, so please visit our page dedicated to making the most of your search.
The Search tool is useful, but it has some important limitations, so please visit our page dedicated to making the most of your search.


=== Asking Questions ===
==== Asking Questions ====
Every page on the Wiki has its own Discussion or Talk page.
Every page on the Wiki has its own Discussion or Talk page.
This is where questions may be asked and feedback given.
This is where questions may be asked and feedback given.
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The [http://forums.bethsoft.com/index.php?/forum/183-skyrim-mods/| Old Forums] are readonly but also have useful information.
The [http://forums.bethsoft.com/index.php?/forum/183-skyrim-mods/| Old Forums] are readonly but also have useful information.


Questions should get their own [[Help: Wiki Editing Syntax Guide#Headings|Secondary Header]] at the top of the page.
Questions should get their own [[Help:Wiki Editing Syntax Guide#Headings|Secondary Header]] at the top of the page.
The header should be something meaningful, please don't just write "Help!" in the header.
The header should be something meaningful, please don't just write "Help!" in the header.
At the end of your question, please sign the question as described in [[Help: Wiki Editing Syntax Guide#Signing a Page|here]].
At the end of your question, please sign the question as described in [[Help: Wiki Editing Syntax Guide#Signing a Page|here]].
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Always use the associated Talk page.
Always use the associated Talk page.


=== Simple Ways to Help on the Wiki ===
== Simple Ways to Help on the Wiki ==
Every user can help improve the Wiki.
Every user can help improve the Wiki.
Even simple things like fixing typos in articles lead to a vastly improved Wiki.
Even simple things like fixing typos in articles lead to a vastly improved Wiki.
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Editing is simple, and you are strongly encouraged to make any and all edits that you feel are appropriate.
Editing is simple, and you are strongly encouraged to make any and all edits that you feel are appropriate.


== Joining the Wiki Community ==
==== Joining the Wiki Community ====
If you would like to help out at the Wiki in more substantial ways, by editing and/or writing, please, by all means!
If you would like to help out at the Wiki in more substantial ways, by editing and/or writing, please, by all means!
We always welcome new members.
We always welcome new members.
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* Read the Wiki Editing [[Help:Wiki Editing Style Guide|Style Guide]] and [[Help:Wiki Editing Syntax Guide|Syntax Guide]]! These twin-guides serve to explain what we're all about and to direct you in your Wiki contributions.
* Read the Wiki Editing [[Help:Wiki Editing Style Guide|Style Guide]] and [[Help:Wiki Editing Syntax Guide|Syntax Guide]]! These twin-guides serve to explain what we're all about and to direct you in your Wiki contributions.


== Get Modding ==
==== Report issues on the tracker ====
Now that you have been properly welcomed to the Creation Kit Wiki, it's time to start modding!
Report ideas and make suggestions about the website on the wiki [[Issue Tracker]].
If you're new to modding [[Fallout 4]], we recommend the [[:Category: Getting Started|Getting Started]] and [[:Category:Tutorials|Tutorials]] categories.
This is a good place for issues related to website, page content, and overall organization.
They're full of resources to get you started.


== Shortcuts ==
==== Shortcuts ====
* [[Special:RecentChanges|Recent Changes]]
* [[Special:RecentChanges|Recent Changes]]
* [[Special:SpecialPages]]
* [[Special:SpecialPages]]
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==== Templates ====
==== Templates ====
These are some useful templates for new page content.
These are some useful templates for new page content.
See also the [[:Category:Templates|templates category]].  
See also the [[:Category:Templates|templates category]].
* [[Template:Notice]]
* [[Template:Notice]]
* [[Template:Inaccurate Article]]
* [[Template:Inaccurate Article]]
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== Get Modding ==
Now that you have been properly welcomed to the Creation Kit Wiki, it's time to start modding!
If you're new to modding [[Fallout 4]], we recommend the [[:Category: Getting Started|Getting Started]] and [[:Category:Tutorials|Tutorials]] categories.
They're full of resources to get you started.


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Standards and Policies]]
* [[Standards and Policies]]
* [[Vandalism]]
* [[The Creation Kit:About|About]]
* [[The Creation Kit:General disclaimer|General Disclaimer]]
* [[:Help:Contents|Contents]]
* [[:Help:Contents|Contents]]
* [[:Help:Communication|Communication]]
* [[:Help:Communication|Communication]]
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