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==Help Searching==
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If you are having difficulty finding something.  
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*'''[[People]]'''- Amtgard people are listed under the category for their current chapter, the one for their Kingdom, when they were founded, and sometimes under groups that they might belong to like principalities.  
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====Read or find an article====
*'''[[Chapters]]'''- listed by the state where the are located, their activity, and what kingdom they belong to.  
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There is a search box in the upper-right corner of every page with the word "Search" in it. Just type what you are looking for in there and then press Enter. See [[Help:Searching]] for more details.
*'''Rules Questions'''- Check the [[Rulebook]] page, or search for the term in the search function or in the Rulebook Terms category.  
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====Edit an article====
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Contributing is easy: see [[Help:Editing]]. If you want to start a new page, see [[Help:Page Creation]] to see how.
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====Explore Amtwiki's contents====
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To browse what Amtwiki offers, check out [[AmtWiki:Community portal]] to find articles in a variety of categories.
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====Stuck?====
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We can help! Contact an [[:Category:Admins|admin]] on their talk page. If you're really shy and would rather read in-depth documentation, browse the resources on [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki].
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====Contacts====
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{{Help}}
'''For help contact your administrators.'''
 
*[[Roger]], [[Neverwinter]]
 
*[[Linden]], [[Celestial Kingdom]]
 
*[[Bowen]], [[Goldenvale]]
 
*[[Lucas The Lost]], [[Dragonspine]]
 
*[[Hannoske]], [[Blackspire]]
 
*[[Istari]], [[Celestial Kingdom]]
 
  
==Help Editing==
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'''For additional help, contact an [[Special:ListUsers|administrator]].'''
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page How to edit a page]
 
====Adding People====
 
When adding people remember to include all relevant  categories; for instance if the person is a [[knight]], you should include the category for their [[Order]], the year they were [[belted]], and the [[Kingdom]] that they are knighted under. You should also include the category for their chapter and Kingdom.  You might want to use the [[Player_Entry_Template]].
 
  
====Adding things====
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[[Category:Help]]
When adding new things that are relevant to amtgard remember to include the Category "Amtgard Things" or "Amtgard Terms". First list the basic definition, and what the 'thing' is used for. then give specific examples and where one might find the thing.
 
 
 
====Adding Groups====
 
When adding a group such as a [[Company]] or [[Household]]; you should list a short description of the goals of the group and what they are a bout, A truncated history, the symbols or colors of the group, and a listing of members (past and present).
 
 
 
====Adding Chapters====
 
When adding new chapters use the [[Place Template]]. You will need to include the following; Days and times that the chapter meets, their heraldry, their history, what group if any they are under and when they were founded.
 

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Need help? This page provides assistance with common questions about Amtwiki.

Read or find an article

There is a search box in the upper-right corner of every page with the word "Search" in it. Just type what you are looking for in there and then press Enter. See Help:Searching for more details.

Edit an article

Contributing is easy: see Help:Editing. If you want to start a new page, see Help:Page Creation to see how.

Explore Amtwiki's contents

To browse what Amtwiki offers, check out AmtWiki:Community portal to find articles in a variety of categories.

Stuck?

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