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== Welcome to the Achaea Wiki! ==
|align="center" style="border: 1px solid #CCCCFF; color: #000; background-color: #CCCCFF;"|'''Welcome''' to '''Achaeapedia: Archives of Achaean Lore'''!
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'''What is Achaea Wiki?'''<br>
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This is the official wiki for the text-based MUD [http://www.achaea.com Achaea]. Any character who has played at least 300 hours can contribute to the wiki. It's simple - just log in with your character name and password, and you're ready to go! See the [[AchaeaWiki:Contributing_Guidelines|contributing guidelines]] for further information.
|align="left" style="border: 1px solid #cccccc; color: #000;"|'''What are the Archives?'''
 
* A player-written encyclopedia for the vast virtual world of [http://www.achaea.com Achaea].
'''What rules are in place for using Achaea Wiki?'''<br>
* A compendium of history, mythology, bestiary, geography, and other studies of Achaea.
Please see the [[AchaeaWiki:Contributing_Guidelines|contributing guidelines]] for specific policies regarding the wiki. [http://www.achaea.com/tos.php Achaea's Terms of Service] also apply.
* A place where new and old explorers and lore-lovers of Achaea can share and expand their knowledge.  
 
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|style="border: 1px solid #cccccc; color: #000;"|'''What are the Archives not?'''
'''New to Achaea? A little nervous?''' [[File:Newbie_intro.jpg|link=Newbie Guide]] '''Fear not. Start with the [[Newbie Guide]]!'''
* The Archives run on [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki MediaWiki] software, but it is not a pure wiki. That means not anyone can contribute; editing is restricted-access only.
 
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|style="border: 1px solid #cccccc; color: #000;"|'''So I'm here. Where do I go?'''
 
* You can search for anything you like,
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* Browse the available [[Special:Categories|Categories]],
Image:History.jpg|link=[[:Category:History]]|''[[:Category:History|Achaean History]]''
* See what's been changed or added recently in the [[Special:Recentchanges|Recentchanges]] page,
Image:Classes.jpg|link=[[:Category:Classes]]|''[[:Category:Classes|Classes]]''
* And much more. Check out the sidebar!
Image:Combat.jpg|link=[[:Category:Combat]]|''[[:Category:Combat|Combat]]''
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Image:Creatures.jpg|link=[[:Category:Creatures]]|''[[:Category:Creatures|Creatures]]''
|style="border: 1px solid #cccccc; color: #000;"|'''But doesn't this defeat the purpose of finding knowledge within the game?'''
Image:Geography.jpg|link=[[:Category:Geography]]|''[[:Category:Geography|Geography]]''
* Quest information and information that helps you further your character in the game will not be included in the Archives, excepting in certain special contexts.
Image:Gods.jpg|link=[[:Category:Gods]]|''[[:Category:Gods|Gods]]''
* Those who wish to gain information solely through their characters in Achaea may still do so; this supplementary material is an optional tool, not a forced replacement.
Image:Organizations.jpg|link=[[:Category:Organisations]]|''[[:Category:Organisations|Organisations]]''
* There will still be much in Achaea not accessible here, such as the esoteric knowledge of Houses and Divine Orders.
Image:Sailing.jpg|link=[[:Category:Ships]]|''[[:Category:Ships|Ships]]''
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|style="border: 1px solid #cccccc; color: #000;"|'''Why can't I create an account?'''
 
*Only those approved to contribute to the Archives may create an account.
 
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General feedback, comments, and questions may be directed to support [at] achaea [dot] com.
|align="left" style="border: 1px solid #cccccc; color: #000;"|'''Who can contribute?'''
The Chroniclers of Lore are the approved contributors to the Archives.
*[[Becoming a chronicler]]
*[[Chroniclers guide]]
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|align="left" style="border: 1px solid #cccccc; color: #000;"|'''Where can I report misinformation, voice comments, or ask questions?'''
You can send an email to lore@achaea.com.
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Latest revision as of 02:14, 6 April 2016

Welcome to the Achaea Wiki!

What is Achaea Wiki?
This is the official wiki for the text-based MUD Achaea. Any character who has played at least 300 hours can contribute to the wiki. It's simple - just log in with your character name and password, and you're ready to go! See the contributing guidelines for further information.

What rules are in place for using Achaea Wiki?
Please see the contributing guidelines for specific policies regarding the wiki. Achaea's Terms of Service also apply.


New to Achaea? A little nervous? Newbie intro.jpg Fear not. Start with the Newbie Guide!



General feedback, comments, and questions may be directed to support [at] achaea [dot] com.