Manual of Style
Policies listed here are for usage in articles. Unless stated, they must be followed across the wiki, without exceptions.
Naming Articles
There are several rules to article names on .
- Article names should have the first letter of every word capitalized, except for prepositions e.g. "of", "in".
- Naming for character articles must not use the character's title e.g. "Arynn" not "Arynn K. Tohan".
- Article names should be singular i.e. "Crossbow" not "Crossbows".
- Always use the full name of the article's subject instead of abbreviations (e.g. Lizard-953-E instead of L953E). A redirect may be created for abbreviations where appropriate.
Perspective
Articles on are one of two types:
- In-universe: Article should be written as if the Lizard-Planets world was the real world. For example, movies should not be referred to in a sentence. These articles include all character, location, flora and fauna, event etc. articles. Basically, any article without a real world article is an in-universe article.
- Real world: Article should be written from "our" perspective. This includes all actor, staff, episode and film articles.
Usage and Spelling
Style and Language
Formal use of language is mandatory on all canon mainspace articles. Mainspace articles on aim to be as encyclopedic and authoritative as possible, and this is not possible without appropriate use of language. For example, "O's's awesome attacking skills" is not appropriate. "O's attacking skills are some of the most potent of any Drone in Lizard-953-E" is appropriate.
Spelling
American spelling is mandated on all canon mainspace articles on , on any template transcribed on articles, and on all official announcements. This is because Lizard-Planets is a fanon wiki produced by an American, and the fact that all material about Lizard-Planets has been produced in the United States. Users' local spellings may however be used on any talk page or user page.
Tense
For real world articles, whatever tense guidelines apply on Wikipedia will apply here. However, there are some policies that must be noted for in-universe articles
- Past tense must be used on any event articles. "The Lizards defeated the People (not Humans)" is correct, whereas "The Lizards defeats the people(not humans)" is incorrect.
- Present tense must be used on any location, creature and character page.
Other Notes
- Quotes may be added to any page. However, Quote Boxes must not be added to planet pages. Quote boxes should only be used once in every article, at the top of the page. Quotes for battle pages should be the color of the instigator of the overarching conflict.
- Translations of Lizish of key terms can be added to articles, but only if the Lizish being translated actually appeared in official material.