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	It usually does not matter whether pages use American or British English, but '''direct quotes must be kept as they are'''.		It usually does not matter whether pages use American or British English, but '''direct quotes must be kept as they are'''.

	When referring to the wiki itself, please use {{t\|SITENAME}} in place of all mentions. This is so that all references to the wiki name are updated at once if the wiki's name ever changes.		When referring to the wiki itself, please use <code><nowiki>{{SITENAME}}</nowiki></code> in place of all mentions. This is so that all references to the wiki name are updated at once if the wiki's name ever changes.

	== Templates ==		== Templates ==

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	The {{t\|Cite}} template can be used in areas that might need a citation attributed to it.		The {{t\|Cite}} template can be used in areas that might need a citation attributed to it.
	== Magic Words ==		== Magic Words ==
	Something like <code~~><nowiki>__</nowiki>NOEDITSECTION<nowiki>__</nowiki></code>~~ may be found at the bottom of some pages. These are '''magic words''', which may alter a way a page behaves. More information on them can be found [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Magic_words here].		Something like {{code\|inline=y\|__NOEDITSECTION__}} may be found at the bottom of some pages. These are '''magic words''', which may alter a way a page behaves. More information on them can be found [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Magic_words here].

	Magic words are usually used on '''special''' pages that are relevant to the wiki itself, not to any pages in the main namespace. This may include the manual of style pages, category pages, or the main page. More information on magic word usage on the wiki can be found on [[{{SITENAME}}:Manual of Style/Magic Words\|this page]].		Magic words are usually used on '''special''' pages that are relevant to the wiki itself, not to any pages in the main namespace. This may include the manual of style pages, category pages, or the main page. More information on magic word usage on the wiki can be found on [[{{SITENAME}}:Manual of Style/Magic Words\|this page]].
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	'''Categories''' are a tagging system that allow certain page lists to exist and to organize information better. Please put tags in the '''plural''', as that avoids confusion with templates. For example, [[Template:Stub\|Stub]] denotes the name of a template, while [[:Category:Stubs\|Stubs]] refer to the category.		'''Categories''' are a tagging system that allow certain page lists to exist and to organize information better. Please put tags in the '''plural''', as that avoids confusion with templates. For example, [[Template:Stub\|Stub]] denotes the name of a template, while [[:Category:Stubs\|Stubs]] refer to the category.

	When adding categories, you may use the "'''Advanced Options'''" tool in the Visual Editor or simply place something like <code~~><nowiki>~~[[~~</nowiki>~~Category:Category Name~~<nowiki>~~]]~~</nowiki></code>~~ at the bottom of the page. It does not matter what order tags are added, as they're sorted alphabetically due to one of this wiki's extensions.		When adding categories, you may use the "'''Advanced Options'''" tool in the Visual Editor or simply place something like {{code\|inline=y\|[[Category:Category Name]]}} at the bottom of the page. It does not matter what order tags are added, as they're sorted alphabetically due to one of this wiki's extensions.

	Please see [[{{SITENAME}}:Manual of Style/Categories\|this page]] for more information on how pages should be categorized.		Please see [[{{SITENAME}}:Manual of Style/Categories\|this page]] for more information on how pages should be categorized.

	== Redirects ==		== Redirects ==
	If a page is named a certain way but is colloquially known as something else, a '''redirect page''' for the alternate name can be made. This is the case for <code~~><nowiki>~~[[~~</nowiki>~~Orpheus~~<nowiki>~~]]~~</nowiki></code>~~, as it redirects the reader to [[Orpheus]]. This is done by adding <code>#~~<nowiki>~~REDIRECT~~</nowiki> <nowiki>~~[[~~</nowiki>~~page name~~<nowiki>~~]]~~</nowiki></code>~~ onto the former. Feel free to create as many redirect pages as you want.		If a page is named a certain way but is colloquially known as something else, a '''redirect page''' for the alternate name can be made. This is the case for {{code\|inline=y\|[[Orpheus]]}}, as it redirects the reader to [[Orpheus]]. This is done by adding {{code\|inline=y\|#REDIRECT [[page name]]}} onto the former. Feel free to create as many redirect pages as you want.
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	It usually does not matter whether pages use American or British English, but '''direct quotes must be kept as they are'''.		It usually does not matter whether pages use American or British English, but '''direct quotes must be kept as they are'''.

	When referring to the wiki itself, please use ~~<code><nowiki>~~{{~~</nowiki>~~SITENAME~~<nowiki>~~}}~~</nowiki></code>~~ in place of all mentions. This is so that all references to the wiki name are updated at once if the wiki's name ever changes.		When referring to the wiki itself, please use {{t\|SITENAME}} in place of all mentions. This is so that all references to the wiki name are updated at once if the wiki's name ever changes.

	== Templates ==		== Templates ==
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	'''Citations''' should primarily be used for '''surprising trivia''' or '''one-off jokes''' that need links to Discord messages. They can also be used to clarify certain choices made in wiki styling or organization.		'''Citations''' should primarily be used for '''surprising trivia''' or '''one-off jokes''' that need links to Discord messages. They can also be used to clarify certain choices made in wiki styling or organization.

	The ~~<code><nowiki>~~{{~~</nowiki>~~Cite~~<nowiki>~~}}~~</nowiki></code>~~ template can be used in areas that might need a citation attributed to it.		The {{t\|Cite}} template can be used in areas that might need a citation attributed to it.
	== Magic Words ==		== Magic Words ==
	Something like <code><nowiki>__</nowiki>NOEDITSECTION<nowiki>__</nowiki></code> may be found at the bottom of some pages. These are '''magic words''', which may alter a way a page behaves. More information on them can be found [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Magic_words here].		Something like <code><nowiki>__</nowiki>NOEDITSECTION<nowiki>__</nowiki></code> may be found at the bottom of some pages. These are '''magic words''', which may alter a way a page behaves. More information on them can be found [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Magic_words here].

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	== Redirects ==		== Redirects ==
	If a page is named a certain way but is colloquially known as something else, a '''redirect page''' for the alternate name can be made. This is the case for [[Orpheus]], as it redirects the reader to [[~~Tarot Sagebend~~]]. This is done by adding <code>#<nowiki>REDIRECT</nowiki> <nowiki>[[</nowiki>page name<nowiki>]]</nowiki></code> onto the former. Feel free to create as many redirect pages as you want.		If a page is named a certain way but is colloquially known as something else, a '''redirect page''' for the alternate name can be made. This is the case for <code><nowiki>[[</nowiki>Orpheus<nowiki>]]</nowiki></code>, as it redirects the reader to [[Orpheus]]. This is done by adding <code>#<nowiki>REDIRECT</nowiki> <nowiki>[[</nowiki>page name<nowiki>]]</nowiki></code> onto the former. Feel free to create as many redirect pages as you want.
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	Please see [[{{SITENAME}}:Manual of Style/Categories\|this page]] for more information on how pages should be categorized.		Please see [[{{SITENAME}}:Manual of Style/Categories\|this page]] for more information on how pages should be categorized.

			== Redirects ==
			If a page is named a certain way but is colloquially known as something else, a '''redirect page''' for the alternate name can be made. This is the case for [[Orpheus]], as it redirects the reader to [[Tarot Sagebend]]. This is done by adding <code>#<nowiki>REDIRECT</nowiki> <nowiki>[[</nowiki>page name<nowiki>]]</nowiki></code> onto the former. Feel free to create as many redirect pages as you want.
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	[[Category:{{SITENAME}}]]		[[Category:{{SITENAME}}]]

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	It usually does not matter whether pages use American or British English, but direct quotes must be kept as they are.		It usually does not matter whether pages use American or British English, but direct quotes must be kept as they are.

			When referring to the wiki itself, please use the <code><nowiki>{{</nowiki>SITENAME<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> template. This is so that all mentions of the wiki name are updated at once if the wiki's name ever changes.

			== Templates ==
			Templates wiki pages designed to be embedded onto another page. They are useful for creating informational boxes that can be put on multiple pages but changed from one source: the original template page. This wiki uses several templates to organize information. For information on other templates and how to use them, refer to [[NBITTRPG_Wiki:Manual_of_Style/Templates\|this page]].

			See [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Templates this page] on MediaWiki for more general information on templates.

			== Page Formatting ==
			To maintain consistency throughout the wiki, pages of similar in content or type should be formatted similarly to one another.

			Please see [[{{SITENAME}}:Manual of Style/Page Formatting\|this page]] for in-depth information on how to format pages.
	== Citations ==		== Citations ==
	Citations should primarily be used for surprising trivia or one-off jokes that need links to Discord messages. They can also be used to clarify certain choices made in wiki styling or organization.		Citations should primarily be used for surprising trivia or one-off jokes that need links to Discord messages. They can also be used to clarify certain choices made in wiki styling or organization.

	The ~~[[Template:~~Cite~~\|Cite]]~~ template can be used in areas that might need a citation attributed to it~~. More information can be found on the [[NBITTRPG Wiki:Manual of Style/Templates\|Templates]] subpage~~.		The <code><nowiki>{{</nowiki>Cite<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> template can be used in areas that might need a citation attributed to it.
	== ~~Templates~~ ==		== Magic Words ==
	~~To make a template, go to~~ the ~~URL and after the "~~.~~xyz/"~~, ~~type Template:[Template Name]~~. ~~This will bring you to an entirely new page that you~~ can ~~then create a template on. See~~ [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:~~Templates this page~~] ~~on MediaWiki for more general information on templates~~.		Something like <code><nowiki>__</nowiki>NOEDITSECTION<nowiki>__</nowiki></code> may be found at the bottom of some pages. These are magic words, which may alter a way a page behaves. More information on them can be found [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Magic_words here].

	~~For information~~ on ~~other templates and how~~ to ~~use them~~, ~~refer~~ to [[Manual of Style/~~Templates~~\|this page]].		Magic words are usually used on special pages that are relevant to the wiki itself, not to NBITTRPG. This may include the manual of style pages, category pages, or the main page. More information on magic word usage on the wiki can be found on [[{{SITENAME}}:Manual of Style/Magic Words\|this page]].
	== Categories ==		== Categories ==
	Categories are a tagging system that allow certain page lists to exist and to organize information better. Please put tags in the plural, as that avoids confusion with templates. For example, [[Template:Stub\|Stub]] denotes the name of a template, while [[:Category:Stubs\|Stubs]] refer to the category.		Categories are a tagging system that allow certain page lists to exist and to organize information better. Please put tags in the plural, as that avoids confusion with templates. For example, [[Template:Stub\|Stub]] denotes the name of a template, while [[:Category:Stubs\|Stubs]] refer to the category.

	When adding categories, you may use the "Advanced Options" tool in the ~~visual editor~~ or simply place something like [[~~[[:~~Category:Category Name]]]] at the bottom of the page. It does not matter what order tags are added, as they're sorted alphabetically ~~thanks~~ to one of this wiki's extensions.		When adding categories, you may use the "'''Advanced Options'''" tool in the Visual Editor or simply place something like <code><nowiki>[[</nowiki>Category:Category Name<nowiki>]]</nowiki></code> at the bottom of the page. It does not matter what order tags are added, as they're sorted alphabetically due to one of this wiki's extensions.

	Please see [[{{SITENAME}}:Manual of Style/Categories\|this page]] for more information on how pages should be categorized.		Please see [[{{SITENAME}}:Manual of Style/Categories\|this page]] for more information on how pages should be categorized.

	~~== Page Formatting ==~~
	~~Because this is a repository of information regarding several campaigns and worlds, the first sentence of every page should denote what '''world, campaign, and/or AU''' the content below pertains to.~~

	The formatting of pages should stay consistent for pages that are similar in content or type. For in-depth information on how to format pages, please see [[{{SITENAME}}:Manual of Style/Page Formatting\|this page]].

	__NOEDITSECTION__		__NOEDITSECTION__
	[[Category:{{SITENAME}}]]		[[Category:{{SITENAME}}]]

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	== Citations ==		== Citations ==
	Citations should primarily be used for surprising trivia or one-off jokes that need links to Discord messages. They can also be used to clarify certain choices made in wiki styling or organization.		Citations should primarily be used for surprising trivia or one-off jokes that need links to Discord messages. They can also be used to clarify certain choices made in wiki styling or organization.

			The [[Template:Cite\|Cite]] template can be used in areas that might need a citation attributed to it. More information can be found on the [[NBITTRPG Wiki:Manual of Style/Templates\|Templates]] subpage.
	== Templates ==		== Templates ==
	To make a template, go to the URL and after the ".xyz/", type Template:[Template Name]. This will bring you to an entirely new page that you can then create a template on. See [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Templates this page] on MediaWiki for more general information on templates.		To make a template, go to the URL and after the ".xyz/", type Template:[Template Name]. This will bring you to an entirely new page that you can then create a template on. See [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Templates this page] on MediaWiki for more general information on templates.

	~~Below is a guide~~ on how to use ~~common message/maintenance templates on this wiki. For information on other template categories~~, refer to [[Manual of Style/Templates\|this page]].		For information on other templates and how to use them, refer to [[Manual of Style/Templates\|this page]].

	~~=== Stub ===~~
	~~<syntaxhighlight>{{Stub}}</syntaxhighlight>~~
	The template above is used for incomplete or pages with a lot of incorrect information. This is placed on top of the page, above all other templates. Please be liberal with your usage of this template and add it to anything that's not finished. It helps people find pages to work on.

	~~If you need to specify a reason for marking something as a stub, write: <syntaxhighlight>{{Stub\|Reason}}</syntaxhighlight> ...and replace "Reason" with a sentence explaining why.~~

	~~=== Spoilers ===~~
	~~<syntaxhighlight>{{Spoilers}}</syntaxhighlight>~~
	The template above is used for pages that have content that may spoil major plot points in their related campaign. This may be used for deaths, identity reveals, and much more if applicable. You may also be liberal with usage of this template. This also does not need to be listed at the top of the page and can be moved downwards.

	~~=== Delete ===~~
	~~<syntaxhighlight>{{Delete}}</syntaxhighlight>~~
	The template above is used for pages that are unnecessary or have been made on accident. This is to make sure the people with permissions to delete the page can see it and can be useful for allowing discussion before it's deleted.

	== Categories ==		== Categories ==
	Categories are a tagging system that allow certain page lists to exist and to organize information better. Please put tags in the plural, as that avoids confusion with templates. For example, [[Template:Stub\|Stub]] denotes the name of a template, while [[:Category:Stubs\|Stubs]] refer to the category.		Categories are a tagging system that allow certain page lists to exist and to organize information better. Please put tags in the plural, as that avoids confusion with templates. For example, [[Template:Stub\|Stub]] denotes the name of a template, while [[:Category:Stubs\|Stubs]] refer to the category.
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	== Page Formatting ==		== Page Formatting ==
	For in-depth information on how to format pages, please see [[{{SITENAME}}:Manual of Style/Page Formatting\|this page]].		Because this is a repository of information regarding several campaigns and worlds, the first sentence of every page should denote what '''world, campaign, and/or AU''' the content below pertains to.

			The formatting of pages should stay consistent for pages that are similar in content or type. For in-depth information on how to format pages, please see [[{{SITENAME}}:Manual of Style/Page Formatting\|this page]].

	__NOEDITSECTION__		__NOEDITSECTION__
	[[Category:{{SITENAME}}]]		[[Category:{{SITENAME}}]]

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	When adding categories, you may use the "Advanced Options" tool in the visual editor or simply place something like [[[[:Category:Category Name]]]] at the bottom of the page. It does not matter what order tags are added, as they're sorted alphabetically thanks to one of this wiki's extensions.		When adding categories, you may use the "Advanced Options" tool in the visual editor or simply place something like [[[[:Category:Category Name]]]] at the bottom of the page. It does not matter what order tags are added, as they're sorted alphabetically thanks to one of this wiki's extensions.
	~~=== Character Pages ===~~
	~~Characters should be tagged with:~~		Please see [[{{SITENAME}}:Manual of Style/Categories\|this page]] for more information on how pages should be categorized.
	* [World Name]
	* [[:Category:Characters\|Characters]]
	* [[:Category:NPCs\|NPCs]] or [[:Category:PCs\|PCs]]
	* [World Name] NPCs or [World Name] PCs
	~~=== Locations ===~~
	~~Locations should be tagged with:~~
	* [World Name]
	* [[:Category:Locations\|Locations]]
	* [World Name] Locations
	* If applicable, [[:Category:Cities\|City]], [[:~~Category:Nations~~\|~~Nation~~]]~~, or something else~~
	~~=== Sessions ===~~
	~~Sessions~~ should be ~~tagged with:~~
	* [World Name]
	* [[:Category:Sessions\|Sessions]]
	* [Campaign Name] Session
	* If applicable, [[:Category:Oneshots\|Oneshots]], [[:Category:Finales\|Finales]], or something else

	== Page Formatting ==		== Page Formatting ==
	For in-depth information on how to format pages, please see [[Manual of Style/Page Formatting\|this page]].		For in-depth information on how to format pages, please see [[{{SITENAME}}:Manual of Style/Page Formatting\|this page]].

	__NOEDITSECTION__		__NOEDITSECTION__
	[[Category:{{SITENAME}}]]		[[Category:{{SITENAME}}]]

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	The '''Manual of Style''' is a resource specifying the guidelines or standards expected of certain pages on the wiki. It will also be a resource for how to use templates and the editor.		The '''Manual of Style''' is a resource specifying the guidelines or standards expected of certain pages on the wiki. It will also be a resource for how to use templates and the editor.

	== External Resources ==		== External Resources ==
	When looking for resources to help style templates or wiki pages, it's more effective to refer to documentation labeled for '''[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki MediaWiki]''' as opposed to labeled for '''Fandom'''. While both Fandom and {{SITENAME}} are both built on MediaWiki, they do not share the exact same extensions or capabilities as one another.		When looking for resources to help style templates or wiki pages, it's more effective to refer to documentation labeled for '''[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki MediaWiki]''' as opposed to labeled for '''[https://www.fandom.com/ Fandom]'''. While both Fandom and {{SITENAME}} are both built on MediaWiki, they do not share the exact same extensions or capabilities as one another.
	* See [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Templates this page] for help on creating templates.		* See [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Templates this page] for help on creating templates.
	* If you are familiar with [https://www.w3schools.com/Css/ CSS], [https://www.w3schools.com/js/DEFAULT.asp Javascript], and understand what functions are and aren't available between {{SITENAME}} and Fandom, you can use Fandom-related style guides, like [https://community.fandom.com/wiki/Help:Contents here].		* If you are familiar with [https://www.w3schools.com/Css/ CSS], [https://www.w3schools.com/js/DEFAULT.asp Javascript], and understand what functions are and aren't available between {{SITENAME}} and Fandom, you can use Fandom-related style guides, like [https://community.fandom.com/wiki/Help:Contents here].
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	== Citations ==		== Citations ==
	Citations should primarily be used for surprising trivia or one-off jokes that need links to Discord messages. They can also be used to clarify certain choices made in wiki styling or organization.		Citations should primarily be used for surprising trivia or one-off jokes that need links to Discord messages. They can also be used to clarify certain choices made in wiki styling or organization.

	== Templates ==		== Templates ==
	To make a template, go to the URL and after the ".xyz/", type Template:[Template Name]. This will bring you to an entirely new page that you can then create a template on. See [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Templates this page] on MediaWiki for more general information on templates.		To make a template, go to the URL and after the ".xyz/", type Template:[Template Name]. This will bring you to an entirely new page that you can then create a template on. See [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Templates this page] on MediaWiki for more general information on templates.

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	== Writing Style ==		== Writing Style ==
	Most pages should be written in past tense. This is to avoid unintentional spoilers for those casually browsing the wiki. Future or present tense may be used for campaigns that have not happened yet.		Most pages should be written in '''past tense'''. This is to avoid unintentional spoilers for those casually browsing the wiki. Future or present tense may be used for campaigns that have not happened yet.

	It usually does not matter whether pages use American or British English, but direct quotes must be kept as they are.		It usually does not matter whether pages use American or British English, but '''direct quotes must be kept as they are'''.

	When referring to the wiki itself, please use ~~the~~ <code><nowiki>{{</nowiki>SITENAME<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> ~~template~~. This is so that all ~~mentions of~~ the wiki name are updated at once if the wiki's name ever changes.		When referring to the wiki itself, please use <code><nowiki>{{</nowiki>SITENAME<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> in place of all mentions. This is so that all references to the wiki name are updated at once if the wiki's name ever changes.

	== Templates ==		== Templates ==
	Templates wiki pages designed to be embedded onto another page. They are useful for creating informational boxes that can be put on multiple pages but changed from one source: the original template page. This wiki uses several templates to organize information. For information on ~~other~~ templates and how to use them, refer to [[NBITTRPG_Wiki:Manual_of_Style/Templates\|this page]].		'''Templates''' are wiki pages designed to be embedded onto another page. They are useful for creating informational boxes that can be put on multiple pages but changed from one source: the original template page. This wiki uses several templates to organize information. For information on templates and how to use them, refer to [[NBITTRPG_Wiki:Manual_of_Style/Templates\|this page]].

	See [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Templates this page] on MediaWiki for more general information on templates.		See [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Templates this page] on MediaWiki for more general information on templates not directly related to this wiki.

	== Page Formatting ==		== Page Formatting ==
	To maintain consistency throughout the wiki, pages of similar in content or type should be formatted similarly to one another.		To maintain consistency throughout the wiki, pages of similar in content or type should be formatted similarly to one another. Formatting includes '''content order''', '''categorization''', and any other special additions that need to be done for a page of a certain type.

	Please see [[{{SITENAME}}:Manual of Style/Page Formatting\|this page]] for in-depth information on how to format pages.		Please see [[{{SITENAME}}:Manual of Style/Page Formatting\|this page]] for in-depth information on how to format pages.
	== Citations ==		== Citations ==
	Citations should primarily be used for surprising trivia or one-off jokes that need links to Discord messages. They can also be used to clarify certain choices made in wiki styling or organization.		'''Citations''' should primarily be used for '''surprising trivia''' or '''one-off jokes''' that need links to Discord messages. They can also be used to clarify certain choices made in wiki styling or organization.

	The <code><nowiki>{{</nowiki>Cite<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> template can be used in areas that might need a citation attributed to it.		The <code><nowiki>{{</nowiki>Cite<nowiki>}}</nowiki></code> template can be used in areas that might need a citation attributed to it.
	== Magic Words ==		== Magic Words ==
	Something like <code><nowiki>__</nowiki>NOEDITSECTION<nowiki>__</nowiki></code> may be found at the bottom of some pages. These are magic words, which may alter a way a page behaves. More information on them can be found [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Magic_words here].		Something like <code><nowiki>__</nowiki>NOEDITSECTION<nowiki>__</nowiki></code> may be found at the bottom of some pages. These are '''magic words''', which may alter a way a page behaves. More information on them can be found [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Magic_words here].

	Magic words are usually used on special pages that are relevant to the wiki itself, not to ~~NBITTRPG~~. This may include the manual of style pages, category pages, or the main page. More information on magic word usage on the wiki can be found on [[{{SITENAME}}:Manual of Style/Magic Words\|this page]].		Magic words are usually used on '''special''' pages that are relevant to the wiki itself, not to any pages in the main namespace. This may include the manual of style pages, category pages, or the main page. More information on magic word usage on the wiki can be found on [[{{SITENAME}}:Manual of Style/Magic Words\|this page]].
	== Categories ==		== Categories ==
	Categories are a tagging system that allow certain page lists to exist and to organize information better. Please put tags in the plural, as that avoids confusion with templates. For example, [[Template:Stub\|Stub]] denotes the name of a template, while [[:Category:Stubs\|Stubs]] refer to the category.		'''Categories''' are a tagging system that allow certain page lists to exist and to organize information better. Please put tags in the '''plural''', as that avoids confusion with templates. For example, [[Template:Stub\|Stub]] denotes the name of a template, while [[:Category:Stubs\|Stubs]] refer to the category.

	When adding categories, you may use the "'''Advanced Options'''" tool in the Visual Editor or simply place something like <code><nowiki>[[</nowiki>Category:Category Name<nowiki>]]</nowiki></code> at the bottom of the page. It does not matter what order tags are added, as they're sorted alphabetically due to one of this wiki's extensions.		When adding categories, you may use the "'''Advanced Options'''" tool in the Visual Editor or simply place something like <code><nowiki>[[</nowiki>Category:Category Name<nowiki>]]</nowiki></code> at the bottom of the page. It does not matter what order tags are added, as they're sorted alphabetically due to one of this wiki's extensions.