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If I create a page can I stop others amending it?

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	==If I create a page can I stop others amending it?==		==If I create a page can I stop others amending it?==

	No. The whole point of a wiki is that all of us are smarter than one of us. That being said, intentional misinformation and inflammatory or libellous comments are prohibited, and pages that deal with controversial subjects or are victimized by malicious editing (also known as [[Help:Vandalism\|vandalism]] may be temporarily locked. Pages of great importance such as the [[Main Page]] might also be locked from contributor changes. Also personal strategy guides can be locked if requested, for example [[Guide:PvP_Equipment_Basics_v1.10,_by_Sint_Nikolaas\|Equipment Basics v1.10 by Sint Nikolaas]]		No. The whole point of a wiki is that all of us are smarter than one of us. That being said, intentional misinformation and inflammatory or libellous comments are prohibited, and pages that deal with controversial subjects or are victimized by malicious editing (also known as [[Help:Vandalism\|vandalism]] may be temporarily locked. Pages of great importance such as the [[Main Page]] might also be locked from contributor changes. Also personal strategy guides can be locked if requested, for example [[Guide:PvP_Equipment_Basics_v1.10,_by_Sint_Nikolaas\|Equipment Basics v1.10 by Sint Nikolaas]].


	==Can I post my strategy guide on {{WikiTitle}}?==		==Can I post my strategy guide on {{WikiTitle}}?==

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	==How do wikis work?==		==How do wikis work?==

	A wiki is an open source document that anyone can edit or add to. "All of us are smarter than any of us," goes the theory. Wikis are designed to be easy to edit; they are primarily text-based, and you do not need to know HTML or PHP or CSS or any other programming language to edit wiki pages. The wiki can handle some HTML and CSS though, so if you do know something about it, you might get to use it.		A wiki is an open source document that anyone can edit or add to. "All of us are smarter than any of us," goes the theory. Wikis are designed to be easy to edit; they are primarily text-based, and you do not need to know HTML or PHP or CSS or any other programming language to edit wiki pages. The wiki can handle some HTML and CSS though, so if you do know something about it, you might get to use it.

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	* Fix formatting errors		* Fix formatting errors
	* Help others less experienced with wikis		* Help others less experienced with wikis


	==Do I need to know how to code?==		==Do I need to know how to code?==
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	*[[Help:Markup\|Details of the Wiki Markup you can use]].		*[[Help:Markup\|Details of the Wiki Markup you can use]].


	==Do I need a DiabloWiki.Net account to contribute?==		==Do I need a DiabloWiki.Net account to contribute?==
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	Registration reduces the amount of spam on the wiki, and makes it a nicer place to visit. Anyone is free to register.		Registration reduces the amount of spam on the wiki, and makes it a nicer place to visit. Anyone is free to register.


	==Any guidelines to adding content==		==Any guidelines to adding content==
	{{WikiTitle}} prides itself on the high standard of site content and so we encourage everyone to check their updates for simple things like spelling and grammar. Also make sure you double check your info before committing. Accurate Diablo II information is the key!
			{{WikiTitle}} prides itself on the high standard of site content and so we encourage everyone to check their updates for simple things like spelling and grammar. Also make sure you double check your info before committing. Accurate Diablo information is the key!

	Do not add copyrighted content from another on or off-line publication to {{WikiTitle}}.		Do not add copyrighted content from another on or off-line publication to {{WikiTitle}}.
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	==Help, I need advice!==		==Help, I need advice!==

	Don't worry, if you haven't found the help you need here there is always the [http://forums.diabloii.net/forumdisplay.php?f=22 {{WikiTitle}} support forum], or get council on the [[Help:Support\|Support page]]. Feel free to ask questions about general wiki issues, as well as specific page content.		Don't worry, if you haven't found the help you need here there is always the [http://forums.diabloii.net/forumdisplay.php?f=22 {{WikiTitle}} support forum], or get council on the [[Help:Support\|Support page]]. Feel free to ask questions about general wiki issues, as well as specific page content.


	==Can I cut and paste content from {{WikiTitle}} to my own website?==		==Can I cut and paste content from {{WikiTitle}} to my own website?==
	You may not copy sections or pages from {{WikiTitle}}. This wiki is a collaborative effort, and the pages are a result of the efforts of hundreds of D2 fans. Contributors to the {{WikiTitle}} have given permission for their work to appear in this wiki, on this site. But nowhere else.

	~~Short, fair use quotations~~ from {{WikiTitle}} ~~are permitted, (if you want to cite facts to back up your argument in~~ a ~~Diablo II Forum discussion~~, ~~for instance) providing you clearly cite~~ the ~~source~~ of the ~~quote and provide a link back~~ to the ~~original page on~~ {{WikiTitle}}.		You may not copy sections or pages from {{WikiTitle}}. This wiki is a collaborative effort, and the pages are a result of the efforts of hundreds of gamers. Contributors to the {{WikiTitle}} have given permission for their work to appear in this wiki, on this site.

			Short, fair use quotations from {{WikiTitle}} are permitted.

	===Can I cut and paste content from other websites to {{WikiTitle}}?===
	No, not unless you have the express permission of the copyright holder. Information submitted to {{WikiTitle}} should be your original writing~~, and don't lie, or we'll know~~. Quotations are permitted (and encouraged) to support your info, but they should come from original sources, (such as interviews with Diablo II Team members), and not someone else's summary of the information. Read and research, then write your own material.		==Can I cut and paste content from other websites to {{WikiTitle}}?==

			No, not unless you have the express permission of the copyright holder. Information submitted to {{WikiTitle}} should be your original writing. Quotations are permitted (and encouraged) to support your info, but they should come from original sources, (such as interviews with Diablo Development Team members), and not someone else's summary of the information. Read and research, then write your own material.


	==If I create a page can I stop others amending it?==		==If I create a page can I stop others amending it?==
	No. The whole point of a wiki is that all of us are smarter than one of us~~, and that as much as you or I know about some topic, someone else knows more~~. That being said, intentional misinformation and inflammatory or libellous comments are prohibited, and pages that deal with controversial subjects or are victimized by malicious editing (also known as [[Help:Vandalism\|vandalism]] may be temporarily locked. Pages of great importance such as the [[Main Page]] might also be locked from contributor changes.
			No. The whole point of a wiki is that all of us are smarter than one of us. That being said, intentional misinformation and inflammatory or libellous comments are prohibited, and pages that deal with controversial subjects or are victimized by malicious editing (also known as [[Help:Vandalism\|vandalism]] may be temporarily locked. Pages of great importance such as the [[Main Page]] might also be locked from contributor changes. Also personal strategy guides can be locked if requested, for example [[Guide:PvP_Equipment_Basics_v1.10,_by_Sint_Nikolaas\|Equipment Basics v1.10 by Sint Nikolaas]]


	==Can I post my strategy guide on {{WikiTitle}}?==		==Can I post my strategy guide on {{WikiTitle}}?==
	Yes. The {{WikiTitle}} is a great place to place your strategy guides. This wiki is the best available source for Diablo ~~III~~ information and facts as well as guides~~. Strategy submissions are welcome at the strategy section of The Unofficial Site, of course~~. Just make sure you adhere to our [[{{WikiTitle}}:Policy\|policies]], and add the guide in the [[:Category:Guides\|Guides category]].
			Yes. The {{WikiTitle}} is a great place to place your strategy guides. This wiki is the best available source for Diablo 1, 2 & 3 information and facts as well as guides. Just make sure you adhere to our [[{{WikiTitle}}:Policy\|policies]], and add the guide in the [[:Category:Guides\|Guides category]].

	If you feel unsure on how to do it, publish it first at the [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=9 Unofficial Diablo Site Strategy Forums] instead.		If you feel unsure on how to do it, publish it first at the [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=9 Unofficial Diablo Site Strategy Forums] instead.

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How can I help?

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	==How can I help?==		==How can I help?==

	No matter your level of knowledge of the Diablo franchise there is always something you can contribute to {{~~Wiki Title~~}}.		No matter your level of knowledge of the Diablo franchise there is always something you can contribute to {{WikiTitle}}.

	You can either:		You can either:

82.41.176.69: /* Do I need a Wiki account to contribute? */

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Do I need a Wiki account to contribute?

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	*[[Help:Markup\|Details of the Wiki Markup you can use]].		*[[Help:Markup\|Details of the Wiki Markup you can use]].

	==Do I need a ~~Wiki~~ account to contribute?==		==Do I need a DiabloWiki.Net account to contribute?==

	Yes, but it only takes a moment. You can do so [http://diablowiki.net/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&type=signup&returnto=Help:FAQ here].		Yes, but it only takes a moment. You can do so [http://diablowiki.net/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&type=signup&returnto=Help:FAQ here].

	Registration reduces the amount of spam on the wiki, and makes it a nicer place to visit. ~~Other than that, anyone~~ is free to register.		Registration reduces the amount of spam on the wiki, and makes it a nicer place to visit. Anyone is free to register.


	==Any guidelines to adding content==		==Any guidelines to adding content==

82.41.176.69: /* Do I need to know how to code? */ simplified

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Do I need to know how to code?: simplified

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	==Do I need to know how to code?==		==Do I need to know how to code?==
	No. Wiki markup is very simple, much less complicated and fussy than HTML. Here's a [[Help:Markup\|markup page]] that list all the codes you will need. Alternatively, if you see something on a page ~~that~~ you'd like to ~~replicate~~ simply click 'edit' at the top of the page and see what the code is and copy and paste it to the page you're working on.
			No. Wiki markup is very simple, much less complicated and fussy than HTML. Here's a [[Help:Markup\|markup page]] that list all the codes you will need.

			Alternatively, if you see something on a page you'd like to do simply click 'edit' at the top of the page and see what the code is and simply copy and paste it to the page you're working on.

	Tables of Contents (like the one at the top of this page) are created automatically from the headings in a page.		Tables of Contents (like the one at the top of this page) are created automatically from the headings in a page.
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	*[[Help:Markup\|Details of the Wiki Markup you can use]].		*[[Help:Markup\|Details of the Wiki Markup you can use]].
	*Wikipedia.org hosts an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents extensive help section] which will answer every conceivable question you might have about writing a wiki.


	==Do I need a Wiki account to contribute?==		==Do I need a Wiki account to contribute?==

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How can I help?: simplified

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	==How can I help?==		==How can I help?==
	If you know about the [[Diablo game]]s or the universe, you can fill in some pages that aren't yet online, or flesh out existing pages. A wiki is a living document, and with the game constantly evolving, there are always changes, updates, and corrections to be made to existing pages. The [[Community Portal]] is the headquarters for wiki contributions, and the talk page there the main writing board.

	~~If you're less~~ of an Diablo ~~3 expert, or aren't comfortable writing original material,~~ you can ~~help improve existing pages. Almost every page on this wiki could be improved by adding links~~ to other related pages, illustrating the information by inserting [[Help:Image\|images and thumbnails]] or links to full screenshots, improving the navigation to help people find the pages they seek by adding [[Help:Markup#Creating Links\|links]] or [[Help:Category\|categorization]], or even just italicizing "Diablo II" as needed.		No matter your level of knowledge of the Diablo franchise there is always something you can contribute to {{Wiki Title}}.

	~~If you have experience with wikis you~~ can ~~help fix up errors or formatting problems, or work with people who know ''Diablo II'' or writing, but aren't wiki experts.~~		You can either:

	~~If you don't want to get that involved you can make smaller changes; fix typos, join the "[[Help~~:~~Talk\|discussion]]" on a page or in our wiki forums to suggest additions or corrections or different interpretations.~~

			* Write original content
			* Improve existing pages
			** add images
			** add links
			** add/correct extra information or stats
			** correct broken links
			* Fix formatting errors
			* Help others less experienced with wikis

	==Do I need to know how to code?==		==Do I need to know how to code?==

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Standardising

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	This '''~~{{WikiTitle}}~~ FAQ''' ~~should~~ answer ~~most question~~ you ~~might have about~~ the ~~wiki~~.		This is the '''FAQ''' part of the [[Help:Contents\|Help section]]. If your answer is not found here, you can try the [[Help:Support\|support]] page.


	==How do wikis work?==		==How do wikis work?==
	A wiki is an open source document that anyone can edit or add to. "All of us are smarter than any of us," goes the theory. Wikis are designed to be easy to edit; they are primarily text-based, and you do not need to know HTML or PHP or CSS or any other programming language to edit wiki pages.		A wiki is an open source document that anyone can edit or add to. "All of us are smarter than any of us," goes the theory. Wikis are designed to be easy to edit; they are primarily text-based, and you do not need to know HTML or PHP or CSS or any other programming language to edit wiki pages. The wiki can handle some HTML and CSS though, so if you do know something about it, you might get to use it.

	For more practical purposes, you can jump right in and edit text on this wiki without knowing anything more than how to click the "edit" button.		For more practical purposes, you can jump right in and edit text on this wiki without knowing anything more than how to click the "edit" button. For the wiki-specific formatting, you can read more in the [[Help:Markup\|wiki markup]] help page.


	==How can I help?==		==How can I help?==
	If you know ~~anything~~ about ~~any of~~ the [[Diablo game]]s, you can fill in some pages that aren't yet online, or flesh out existing pages. A wiki is a living document, and with the game constantly evolving, there are always changes, updates, and corrections to be made to existing pages.		If you know about the [[Diablo game]]s or the universe, you can fill in some pages that aren't yet online, or flesh out existing pages. A wiki is a living document, and with the game constantly evolving, there are always changes, updates, and corrections to be made to existing pages. The [[Community Portal]] is the headquarters for wiki contributions, and the talk page there the main writing board.

	You can help out in the wiki by either filling out [[Special:Wantedpages\|Wanted Pages]] and [[:Category:Stubs\|Incomplete Pages]] (also known as "[[Stubs]]"). You can also check out the [[Community Portal]] for information on the current wiki focus.		If you're less of an Diablo 3 expert, or aren't comfortable writing original material, you can help improve existing pages. Almost every page on this wiki could be improved by adding links to other related pages, illustrating the information by inserting [[Help:Image\|images and thumbnails]] or links to full screenshots, improving the navigation to help people find the pages they seek by adding [[Help:Markup#Creating Links\|links]] or [[Help:Category\|categorization]], or even just italicizing "Diablo II" as needed.

	If you're less of a Diablo expert, or aren't comfortable writing original material, you can help improve existing pages. Almost every page on this wiki could be improved by adding links to other related pages, illustrating the information by inserting thumbnails or links to full screenshots, improving the navigation ~~(by adding links or categorization)~~ to help people find the pages they seek, or even just italicizing "Diablo II" as needed.

	If you have experience with wikis you can help fix up errors or formatting problems, or work with people who know ''Diablo II'' or writing, but aren't wiki experts.		If you have experience with wikis you can help fix up errors or formatting problems, or work with people who know ''Diablo II'' or writing, but aren't wiki experts.

	If you don't want to get that involved you can make smaller changes; fix typos, join the "discussion" on a page or in our wiki forums to suggest additions or corrections or different interpretations.		If you don't want to get that involved you can make smaller changes; fix typos, join the "[[Help:Talk\|discussion]]" on a page or in our wiki forums to suggest additions or corrections or different interpretations.


	==Do I need to know how to code?==		==Do I need to know how to code?==
	No. Wiki markup is very simple, much less complicated and fussy than HTML. Here's a markup page list all the codes you will need. Alternatively, if you see something on a page that you'd like to replicate simply click 'edit' at the top of the page and see what the code is and copy and paste it to the page you're working on.		No. Wiki markup is very simple, much less complicated and fussy than HTML. Here's a [[Help:Markup\|markup page]] that list all the codes you will need. Alternatively, if you see something on a page that you'd like to replicate simply click 'edit' at the top of the page and see what the code is and copy and paste it to the page you're working on.

	Tables of Contents (like the one at the top of this page) are created automatically from the headings in a page.		Tables of Contents (like the one at the top of this page) are created automatically from the headings in a page.
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	*Wikipedia.org hosts an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents extensive help section] which will answer every conceivable question you might have about writing a wiki.		*Wikipedia.org hosts an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents extensive help section] which will answer every conceivable question you might have about writing a wiki.

	~~Be bold, always edit anything you think is wrong, and the community can sort out any errors later. Better to have it in the wiki than not.~~

			==Do I need a Wiki account to contribute?==
			Yes, but it only takes a moment. You can do so [http://diablowiki.net/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&type=signup&returnto=Help:FAQ here].

	~~==Do I need a Wiki account to contribute?==~~		Registration reduces the amount of spam on the wiki, and makes it a nicer place to visit. Other than that, anyone is free to register.
	~~Yes~~, ~~but~~ it ~~only takes~~ a ~~moment~~. ~~You can do so [http://diablowiki.net/index~~.~~php?title=Special:UserLogin&type=signup&returnto=Help:FAQ here]~~


	==Any guidelines to adding content==		==Any guidelines to adding content==
	~~DiabloWiki~~ prides itself on the high standard of site content and so we encourage everyone to check their updates for simple things like spelling and grammar. Also make sure you double check your info before committing. Accurate Diablo II information is the key!		{{WikiTitle}} prides itself on the high standard of site content and so we encourage everyone to check their updates for simple things like spelling and grammar. Also make sure you double check your info before committing. Accurate Diablo II information is the key!

	Do not add copyrighted content from another on or off-line publication to ~~DiabloWiki~~.		Do not add copyrighted content from another on or off-line publication to {{WikiTitle}}.


	==Help, I need advice!==		==Help, I need advice!==
	Don't worry, if you haven't found the help you need here there is always the ~~DiabloWiki~~ support forum. Feel free to ask questions about general wiki issues, as well as specific page content.		Don't worry, if you haven't found the help you need here there is always the [http://forums.diabloii.net/forumdisplay.php?f=22 {{WikiTitle}} support forum], or get council on the [[Help:Support\|Support page]]. Feel free to ask questions about general wiki issues, as well as specific page content.

	~~==Can I cut and paste content from DiabloWiki to my own website?==~~
	You may not copy sections or pages from DiabloWiki. This wiki is a collaborative effort, and the pages are a result of the efforts of hundreds of fans. Contributors to the DiabloWiki have given permission for their work to appear in this wiki, on this site. But nowhere else.

	~~Short, fair use quotations~~ from ~~DiabloWiki are permitted, (if you want~~ to ~~cite facts to back up your argument in~~ a ~~Diablo II Forum discussion~~, ~~for instance) providing you clearly cite~~ the ~~source~~ of the ~~quote and provide a link back~~ to the ~~original page~~ on ~~DiabloWiki~~.		==Can I cut and paste content from {{WikiTitle}} to my own website?==
			You may not copy sections or pages from {{WikiTitle}}. This wiki is a collaborative effort, and the pages are a result of the efforts of hundreds of D2 fans. Contributors to the {{WikiTitle}} have given permission for their work to appear in this wiki, on this site. But nowhere else.

			Short, fair use quotations from {{WikiTitle}} are permitted, (if you want to cite facts to back up your argument in a Diablo II Forum discussion, for instance) providing you clearly cite the source of the quote and provide a link back to the original page on {{WikiTitle}}.

	==Can I cut and paste content from other websites to ~~DiabloWiki~~?==
	No, not unless you have the express permission of the copyright holder. Information submitted to ~~DiabloWiki~~ should be your original writing, and don't lie, or we'll know. Quotations are permitted (and encouraged) to support your info, but they should come from original sources, (such as interviews with Diablo II Team members), and not someone else's summary of the information. Read and research, then write your own material.		===Can I cut and paste content from other websites to {{WikiTitle}}?===
			No, not unless you have the express permission of the copyright holder. Information submitted to {{WikiTitle}} should be your original writing, and don't lie, or we'll know. Quotations are permitted (and encouraged) to support your info, but they should come from original sources, (such as interviews with Diablo II Team members), and not someone else's summary of the information. Read and research, then write your own material.


	==If I create a page can I stop others amending it?==		==If I create a page can I stop others amending it?==
	No. The whole point of a wiki is that all of us are smarter than one of us, and that as much as you or I know about some topic, someone else knows more. That being said, intentional misinformation, inflammatory or ~~libelous~~ comments are prohibited, and pages that deal with controversial subjects or are victimized by malicious editing may be temporarily locked.		No. The whole point of a wiki is that all of us are smarter than one of us, and that as much as you or I know about some topic, someone else knows more. That being said, intentional misinformation and inflammatory or libellous comments are prohibited, and pages that deal with controversial subjects or are victimized by malicious editing (also known as [[Help:Vandalism\|vandalism]] may be temporarily locked. Pages of great importance such as the [[Main Page]] might also be locked from contributor changes.


			==Can I post my strategy guide on {{WikiTitle}}?==
			Yes. The {{WikiTitle}} is a great place to place your strategy guides. This wiki is the best available source for Diablo III information and facts as well as guides. Strategy submissions are welcome at the strategy section of The Unofficial Site, of course. Just make sure you adhere to our [[{{WikiTitle}}:Policy\|policies]], and add the guide in the [[:Category:Guides\|Guides category]].

			If you feel unsure on how to do it, publish it first at the [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=9 Unofficial Diablo Site Strategy Forums] instead.


	~~==Can I post my strategy guide on DiabloWiki?==~~
	At this moment, use the [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=9 Unofficial Diablo Site Strategy Forums] instead, as there is not system in place to handle user-submitted guides as of late 2009. If a system has been put in place when you read this, and this section of the FAQ has not been updated, make sure you update this question and redirect others to the right place in the wiki.



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	~~=How do wikis work?=~~		This '''{{WikiTitle}} FAQ''' should answer most question you might have about the wiki.


			==How do wikis work?==
	A wiki is an open source document that anyone can edit or add to. "All of us are smarter than any of us," goes the theory. Wikis are designed to be easy to edit; they are primarily text-based, and you do not need to know HTML or PHP or CSS or any other programming language to edit wiki pages.		A wiki is an open source document that anyone can edit or add to. "All of us are smarter than any of us," goes the theory. Wikis are designed to be easy to edit; they are primarily text-based, and you do not need to know HTML or PHP or CSS or any other programming language to edit wiki pages.

	For more practical purposes, you can jump right in and edit text on this wiki without knowing anything more than how to click the "edit" button.		For more practical purposes, you can jump right in and edit text on this wiki without knowing anything more than how to click the "edit" button.

	~~=How can I help?=~~

	If you know about ''Diablo ~~II''~~, you can fill in some pages that aren't yet online, or flesh out existing pages. A wiki is a living document, and with the game constantly evolving, there are always changes, updates, and corrections to be made to existing pages.		==How can I help?==
			If you know anything about any of the [[Diablo game]]s, you can fill in some pages that aren't yet online, or flesh out existing pages. A wiki is a living document, and with the game constantly evolving, there are always changes, updates, and corrections to be made to existing pages.

	If you're less of ~~an D2~~ expert, or aren't comfortable writing original material, you can help improve existing pages. Almost every page on this wiki could be improved by adding links to other related pages, illustrating the information by inserting thumbnails or links to full screenshots, improving the navigation (by adding links or categorization) to help people find the pages they seek, or even just italicizing "Diablo II" as needed.		You can help out in the wiki by either filling out [[Special:Wantedpages\|Wanted Pages]] and [[:Category:Stubs\|Incomplete Pages]] (also known as "[[Stubs]]"). You can also check out the [[Community Portal]] for information on the current wiki focus.

			If you're less of a Diablo expert, or aren't comfortable writing original material, you can help improve existing pages. Almost every page on this wiki could be improved by adding links to other related pages, illustrating the information by inserting thumbnails or links to full screenshots, improving the navigation (by adding links or categorization) to help people find the pages they seek, or even just italicizing "Diablo II" as needed.

	If you have experience with wikis you can help fix up errors or formatting problems, or work with people who know ''Diablo II'' or writing, but aren't wiki experts.		If you have experience with wikis you can help fix up errors or formatting problems, or work with people who know ''Diablo II'' or writing, but aren't wiki experts.
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	If you don't want to get that involved you can make smaller changes; fix typos, join the "discussion" on a page or in our wiki forums to suggest additions or corrections or different interpretations.		If you don't want to get that involved you can make smaller changes; fix typos, join the "discussion" on a page or in our wiki forums to suggest additions or corrections or different interpretations.

	~~=Do I need to know how to code?=~~

			==Do I need to know how to code?==
	No. Wiki markup is very simple, much less complicated and fussy than HTML. Here's a markup page list all the codes you will need. Alternatively, if you see something on a page that you'd like to replicate simply click 'edit' at the top of the page and see what the code is and copy and paste it to the page you're working on.		No. Wiki markup is very simple, much less complicated and fussy than HTML. Here's a markup page list all the codes you will need. Alternatively, if you see something on a page that you'd like to replicate simply click 'edit' at the top of the page and see what the code is and copy and paste it to the page you're working on.

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	*Wikipedia.org hosts an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents extensive help section] which will answer every conceivable question you might have about writing a wiki.		*Wikipedia.org hosts an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents extensive help section] which will answer every conceivable question you might have about writing a wiki.

	~~=Do I need a Wiki account~~ to ~~contribute?=~~		Be bold, always edit anything you think is wrong, and the community can sort out any errors later. Better to have it in the wiki than not.


			==Do I need a Wiki account to contribute?==
	Yes, but it only takes a moment. You can do so [http://diablowiki.net/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&type=signup&returnto=Help:FAQ here]		Yes, but it only takes a moment. You can do so [http://diablowiki.net/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&type=signup&returnto=Help:FAQ here]

	~~=Any guidelines to adding content=~~

			==Any guidelines to adding content==
	DiabloWiki prides itself on the high standard of site content and so we encourage everyone to check their updates for simple things like spelling and grammar. Also make sure you double check your info before committing. Accurate Diablo II information is the key!		DiabloWiki prides itself on the high standard of site content and so we encourage everyone to check their updates for simple things like spelling and grammar. Also make sure you double check your info before committing. Accurate Diablo II information is the key!

	Do not add copyrighted content from another on or off-line publication to DiabloWiki.		Do not add copyrighted content from another on or off-line publication to DiabloWiki.

	~~=Help, I need advice!=~~

			==Help, I need advice!==
	Don't worry, if you haven't found the help you need here there is always the DiabloWiki support forum. Feel free to ask questions about general wiki issues, as well as specific page content.		Don't worry, if you haven't found the help you need here there is always the DiabloWiki support forum. Feel free to ask questions about general wiki issues, as well as specific page content.

	=Can I cut and paste content from DiabloWiki to my own website?=		==Can I cut and paste content from DiabloWiki to my own website?==
			You may not copy sections or pages from DiabloWiki. This wiki is a collaborative effort, and the pages are a result of the efforts of hundreds of fans. Contributors to the DiabloWiki have given permission for their work to appear in this wiki, on this site. But nowhere else.

	~~You may not copy sections or pages~~ from DiabloWiki~~. This wiki is~~ a ~~collaborative effort~~, ~~and~~ the ~~pages are a result~~ of the ~~efforts of hundreds of D2 fans. Contributors~~ to the DiabloWiki ~~have given permission for their work to appear in this wiki, on this site. But nowhere else~~.		Short, fair use quotations from DiabloWiki are permitted, (if you want to cite facts to back up your argument in a Diablo II Forum discussion, for instance) providing you clearly cite the source of the quote and provide a link back to the original page on DiabloWiki.

	Short, fair use quotations from DiabloWiki are permitted, (if you want to cite facts to back up your argument in a Diablo II Forum discussion, for instance) providing you clearly cite the source of the quote and provide a link back to the original page on DiabloWiki.

	==Can I cut and paste content from other websites to DiabloWiki?==		==Can I cut and paste content from other websites to DiabloWiki?==

	No, not unless you have the express permission of the copyright holder. Information submitted to DiabloWiki should be your original writing, and don't lie, or we'll know. Quotations are permitted (and encouraged) to support your info, but they should come from original sources, (such as interviews with Diablo II Team members), and not someone else's summary of the information. Read and research, then write your own material.		No, not unless you have the express permission of the copyright holder. Information submitted to DiabloWiki should be your original writing, and don't lie, or we'll know. Quotations are permitted (and encouraged) to support your info, but they should come from original sources, (such as interviews with Diablo II Team members), and not someone else's summary of the information. Read and research, then write your own material.

	~~=If I create a page can I stop others amending it?=~~

			==If I create a page can I stop others amending it?==
	No. The whole point of a wiki is that all of us are smarter than one of us, and that as much as you or I know about some topic, someone else knows more. That being said, intentional misinformation, inflammatory or libelous comments are prohibited, and pages that deal with controversial subjects or are victimized by malicious editing may be temporarily locked.		No. The whole point of a wiki is that all of us are smarter than one of us, and that as much as you or I know about some topic, someone else knows more. That being said, intentional misinformation, inflammatory or libelous comments are prohibited, and pages that deal with controversial subjects or are victimized by malicious editing may be temporarily locked.

	~~=Can I post my strategy guide on DiabloWiki?=~~

	No. ~~The~~ Diablo ~~Wiki~~ is not ~~an appropriate venue for strategy~~ guides. ~~This wiki is the best available source for Diablo II information and fact~~, and ~~writers should~~ not ~~be afraid to offer opinions~~, ~~but~~ this ~~is not~~ the place ~~for strategy guides. Strategy submissions are welcome at~~ the ~~strategy section of The Unofficial Site, of course~~.		==Can I post my strategy guide on DiabloWiki?==
			At this moment, use the [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=9 Unofficial Diablo Site Strategy Forums] instead, as there is not system in place to handle user-submitted guides as of late 2009. If a system has been put in place when you read this, and this section of the FAQ has not been updated, make sure you update this question and redirect others to the right place in the wiki.



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	Yes, but there's a good chance you already have one. The DiabloWiki is linked to The Diablo 2 Site forums, so if you're a forum member, you can use that account to edit the wiki. If you're not a forum member, [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums visit them to sign up] (and for all your D2 discussion needs -- it only takes a moment.		Yes, but it only takes a moment.

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