Template:Help:Citations

Every major piece of information should reference the official Intrepid Studios source where the information was obtained. This is most likely a video or livestream or a quote form a "yellow" Intrepid staff member on the official discord.

• Please don't source info from non-official sources. The information provided may be based on interpretation or opinion.

• Unless you are creating a verbatim transcript or quotation, please don't transcribe exactly what was spoken or written. The language used in this wiki should be neutral and in accordance with the style guidelines.

• It is fine to cite reputable news sources from within articles, so long as the articles themselves aren't news pieces. A wiki should be an encyclopedia rather than a newspaper.

• A citation should immediately follow the text to which it applies, including any punctuation.

• When using citations, place the following at the end of the article in question. Citations used in the article will appear in this section.

== References ==

<references/>

Citing livestreams, videos, interviews and podcasts

Example:

Leaders of [[Guilds|guilds]] that occupy [[Guild castles|guild castles]] are referred to as [[Kings and Queens]].{{livestream|26 May 2017|37m17|JtG9mB2bREI}}

Citing quotes from images

Use the {{quote}} template to capture screenshot quotes, such as "Steven quotes" from the official discord.

1. Upload the screenshot. For example: yourfilename.png
2. Place the following in the article.

   {{quote|yourfilename.png}}

3. Add an optional parameter, for example a hyperlink: link=URL

Example:

[[Leveling]] won't follow a traditional linear path, although classic mechanics for leveling exist.{{quote|leveling.png|link=https://discordapp.com/channels/256164085366915072/256164085366915072/281088406002597889}}

Citing quotes from web pages

Use the {{web}} template to capture external website references, such as links to Ashes staff being interviewed on other sites.

{{web|URL|Description}}

Example:

Encompassing each [[Servers|server]] are carefully placed points of development called [[Nodes]].{{web|https://www.ashesofcreation.com/a-reactive-world-nodes/|A reactive world - Nodes.}}

General citations

Use <ref> (ref tags) to create footnote citations.

• The markup <ref> Citation text </ref> produces a footnote with the citation text.

Example:

Receive an invitation to tour [[Intrepid Studios]].<ref name="1star">Travel and lodging not included.</ref>