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To create a page, follow these steps:
To create a page, follow these steps:
#First, think: does my page stay within the realm of the Wiki? That is to say, is it important enough or part of what the Wiki covers? An article about "Palutena" is acceptable as it is related to ''Kid Icarus''; an article about "Orange Soda" is not, because it is not related to ''Kid Icarus'' or Nintendo in any way.
#First, think: does my page stay within the realm of the Wiki? That is to say, is it important enough or part of what the Wiki covers? An article about "Palutena" is acceptable as it is related to ''Kid Icarus''; an article about "Orange Soda" is not, because it is not related to ''Kid Icarus'' or Nintendo in any way.
#If you deem it acceptable, '''CHECK THE WIKI TO MAKE SURE THAT THE PAGE DOESN'T ALREADY EXIST.''' This includes alternate spellings, alternate capitalization (i.e. [[Kid Icarus]] is an existing article whereas [[Kid Icarus]] counts as a different article, and may be a source of possible confusion in creating an article), and alternate possible names. Use the search feature as much as possible!
#If you deem it acceptable, '''CHECK THE WIKI TO MAKE SURE THAT THE PAGE DOESN'T ALREADY EXIST.''' This includes alternate spellings, alternate capitalization (i.e. [[Kid Icarus]] is an existing article whereas "Kid icarus" counts as a different article, and may be a source of possible confusion in creating an article), and alternate possible names. Use the search feature as much as possible!
#If you're sure that your article doesn't exist, search for it on the Wiki. When no results appear, you will see text stating that you can create the page in question. Click it, and create the page, making sure to stay within the Wiki's [[Icaruspedia:Quality Standards|Quality Standards]]. If all is well and good, save the page.
#If you're sure that your article doesn't exist, search for it on the Wiki. When no results appear, you will see text stating that you can create the page in question. Click it, and create the page, making sure to stay within the Wiki's [[Icaruspedia:Quality Standards|Quality Standards]]. If all is well and good, save the page.
:*'''Note:''' Clicking on a red link will also take you to a "create this page" screen.
:*'''Note:''' Clicking on a red link will also take you to a "create this page" screen.
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