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-====== Submission Rules Update ====== +====== Submission Rules ======
-The Star Army setting is unique and interesting because it has been built over the years by SARPers. These rules govern the addition of material to the Star Army's setting [[guide:canon|canon]].+
  
 +The Star Army setting is unique and interesting because it has been built over the years by SARPers. These rules govern the addition of material to the Star Army's setting [[guide:canon|canon]]. It was updated in [[calendar:2021]]. ((https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/threads/proposed-new-submissions-guide.66847/))
  
-===== General Rules ===== 
-  - All articles submitted to the site must: 
-    - Be useful and relevant in the SARP setting 
-    - Comply with [[guide:terms_of_service]] 
-    - Have a reasonable level of plausibility and scientific explanation without being overly complex. 
-    - Use proper grammar and spelling 
-    - Use the standard format or [[:templates|template]], if applicable 
-    - Follow the [[guide:style|Style Guide]] 
-    - Have [[guide:damage_rating_v3|]] information, if applicable 
-    - Have speeds in compliance with the [[guide:starship_speed_standard]], if applicable 
-    - Use the [[international:standard_product_nomenclature_system]], if applicable 
-    - Show [[guide:pricing|Pricing]], if applicable 
-    - Have approval of the manager(s) of any [[:faction|factions]] or corporations producing any product/item. 
-      - FMs should be consulted about the concept before work is started on the article. 
-      - FM and article writer should maintain good communication during the development phase. 
-      - **FMs must post in the submission thread** so we know they've seen the article in its submitted format. 
-    - Have the [[calendar:timeline|in-character year]] they are released (should be the //current// IC year) 
-    - Contain enough detail to be used in the roleplay. 
-  - Articles submitted to the site must **not** contain: 
-    - Copypasta (i.e. paragraphs copied from another page on the wiki; link to a shared article instead) 
-    - Copyrighted material or trademarks 
-    - Obscenity or excessive profanity 
-    - Names of actual persons, living or dead, regardless of historical significance 
-    - Hotlinks and/or images hosted on third-party websites (only images on Star Army are permitted) 
-    - Second-person language (you, your), unless specifically talking to the reader/player (i.e. instructions). 
-  - If a question/objection is raised during the review, it is not acceptable to merely answer in the forum thread; the wiki article must also be edited to reflect the response. 
-  - It is not a valid argument to justify overpowered or questionable abilities on your submission by... 
-    - pointing to an older submission, especially one of a different faction 
-    - promising in-universe restrictions on use or availability 
-  - Articles must be on the wiki in the correct namespace and URL to be approved. 
-  - Articles will not be approved via forum private messages or in IRC. Approval should be posted in the thread only. 
-  - Unapproved articles should be [[guide:article_tags|tagged]] with a notice saying the page is not yet approved. 
-  - If you're submitting a new warship, you should also submit a civilian ship (to help develop factions). 
-    *  Alternatively, Instead of the normal civilian ship required with each military ship submission, you also have the option of submitting a ship or piece of useful equipment for an "enemy" faction. See [[user:Wes]] for details. 
-  - If submitting a firearms or weapons article, the **ammunition must be linked as a separate article**. This allows other weapons to easily share the same ammunition type without having the ammo description posted in multiple places. Ideally, the ammunition should be submitted first. Ammunition goes in the **guns:** namespace [[templates:ammunition]] 
-  - If your submission is an update of an older article, you must provide NTSE moderators with a complete list of changes. 
-  - See [[guide:creating_a_species]] for species submission rules and guidelines. 
-  - OOC Notes sections at the bottom of articles are going to be mandatory from now on. They need to include: 
-    - Art credits 
-    - Who wrote the article 
-    - When the article was approved and by whom (preferably with a link). 
  
 +PROTIP: If you are a new or struggling creator, check out our [[guide:creator_mentor_program]]
  
  
-===== Unwanted Articles ===== +=====The Basics===== 
-Please do not submit articles of the following types:+ 
 +Welcome Creators! Here are some basics before you make your first design. Submissions should: 
 + 
 +  - Use the appropriate [[:templates|]]. Having all the information required is key to getting through the approval process. 
 +  - Follow the [[guide:style]] and use the correct [[wiki:syntax]]. They should be corrected to have the right spelling and grammar. 
 +  - Be in line with the [[guide:rules|]] and [[guide:terms_of_service]]. 
 +  - To create a new species check out the [[guide:creating_a_species]] guide. 
 +  - Use full sentences and paragraphs when possible. 
 +  - Most submissions should should use the [[international:standard_product_nomenclature_system|standard product nomenclature]]. To help keep the wiki easy to browse and link, the article's title should be the submission's name and not include the nomenclature. 
 + 
 +===== WIP Namespace ===== 
 +Submissions should stay in the WIP: namespace until they are approved. However, if a submission is not in the WIP namespace at the time of submission, it is not necessary to move it into the WIP as long as the submission is expected to be approved promptly (no need for extra work). 
 + 
 +In general, only the article author may edit WIP articles until the article is submitted, except for technical fixes like spelling, grammar, and fixing broken links. This is to protect authors from unwanted interference, as some authors are sensitive to other people touching their unfinished articles. Please don't alter other people's works-in-progress unless you get their permission first. 
 + 
 +==== Images in the WIP Namespace ==== 
 +**If the submission contains images that are in the WIP namespace, the reviewer and/or the submitter need to send a PM to [[members:wes]] to move the images into their permanent location after the article is approved**. Guests are unable to see images in the WIP: namespace. Also, the WIP namespace is occasionally cleaned out which could result in loss of images for articles with images still in the WIP namespace. 
 + 
 +=====Fit the SARPiverse===== 
 + 
 +We have a lot of diversity here on Star Army, but we have a basic set of standards for submissions.  
 + 
 +  - Follow the [[guide:starship_speed_standard|]]. 
 +  - Be rated using the [[guide:damage_rating_v3|]] and don't exceed the [[guide:weapon_limitations|]]. 
 +    - As of 02/05/[[calendar:2021]] Creators can leave the [[guide:damage_rating_v3|]] blank and the Submissions Reviewer will fill it in. ((https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/threads/reviewer-assigned-damage-capacity.67017/)) 
 +  - They should have the correct nomenclature so they can be cataloged using the [[international:standard_product_nomenclature_system]]. They should also have [[guide:pricing|pricing]]. 
 +    - As of 01/30/[[calendar:2021]] Creators can leave the [[international:standard_product_nomenclature_system]] blank and the Submissions Reviewer will fill it in. ((https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/threads/reviewer-assigned-standard-international-nomenclature.67006/#post-417820)) 
 +  - All products should have prices (in KS). As of 02/19/[[calendar:2021]] creators can leave the pricing blank and request that the reviewer fills in the price for them.((https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/threads/reviewer-assigned-product-prices.67155/#post-419131)) 
 +=====What Not To Do===== 
 + 
 +When you make a submission don't include things like: 
  
   * New dimensions or planes of existence   * New dimensions or planes of existence
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   * Technology that allows objects to pass through other objects ("phasing" etc)   * Technology that allows objects to pass through other objects ("phasing" etc)
   * Magic, in general   * Magic, in general
 +  * Avoid excessive bullet lists and unnecessary subpages.
 +
 +   - Articles submitted to the site must **not** contain:
 +     - Copypasta (i.e. paragraphs copied from another page on the wiki; link to a shared article instead)
 +     - Copyrighted material or trademarks
 +     - Obscenity or excessive profanity
 +     - Names of actual persons, living or dead, regardless of historical significance
 +     - Hotlinks and/or images hosted on third-party websites (only images on Star Army are permitted)
 +     - Second-person language (you, your), unless specifically talking to the reader/player (i.e. instructions).
  
 We also generally won't accept cutting edge or advanced technology for factions that don't have any role-play going on. We also generally won't accept cutting edge or advanced technology for factions that don't have any role-play going on.
  
-Tip: Make an effort to improve on existing designs; we have a lot of good designs that could use some refit or upgrading.+<blockquote>Tip: Make an effort to improve on existing designs; we have a lot of good designs that could use some refit or upgrading.</blockquote>
  
-===== Illustrations =====+=====Help the Star Army Community===== 
 +We are trying to improve our setting: 
 + 
 +  - If you submit a warship, you should also try to submit a civilian ship or non-military article. 
 +  - Right now we really need non-military articles. Things like [[:places]], Culture and improvements to existing pages. 
 +  - Listen to what is needed for the community from your [[:faction|Faction Manager]] and the site [[guide:staff|]]. 
 +  - If you're creating for the [[stararmy:start]] check out the [[wip_2023_or_older:stararmy:stararmy]] for a list of wanted and needed articles. 
 +  - Feel free to seek feed back, participate in the [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/forums/suggestions/|Ideas and Suggestions Forum]] and [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/forums/setting-discussion.2/|Setting Discussion]]. 
 +  - Ask for help on discord in the World Building Channel. 
 + 
 +===== Roleplay Requirements ===== 
 +Rather than just add stuff to the wiki, we ask that things be introduced through roleplay prior to submission. 
 + 
 +^ Class ^ Submission Types ^ Roleplay Requirements ^ 
 +| A | Playable Factions | A successful GMed roleplaying plot lasting 3 months or more that introduces the new faction through contact with an existing faction | 
 +| B | Species, Starships, Subfactions, Major Corporations, Star Systems | 1 RP Thread focused on the submission | 
 +| C | Small Craft, Weapons, Androids, Power Armor, Small Corporations, Nonsapient Species | 1 news post or 1 RP post | 
 +| D | Random setting fluff | Mentioned by or seen by any character in any RP | 
 + 
 +For a thread we mean an RP thread with multiple posts and preferably multiple participants. The idea is to generate RP. 
 + 
 +=====Illustrations and Art===== 
 + 
 +When possible try to include art.
  
   - [[:art|Illustrations]] //may// be required for approval of articles.    - [[:art|Illustrations]] //may// be required for approval of articles. 
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     - Weapons (anything a character can shoot)     - Weapons (anything a character can shoot)
   - Artwork is **always** required for new species.   - Artwork is **always** required for new species.
 +  - Give credit to artists in OOC section.
  
-Articles for the Yamatai Star Empire require artwork if they're in the following categories.+Articles for the [[stararmy:start]] require artwork if they're in the following categories.
  
   * Starships and vehicles   * Starships and vehicles
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   * Weapons of any type, especially handheld weapons   * Weapons of any type, especially handheld weapons
  
-===== Review Policy ===== +=====Getting Approval=====
-  - Reviews should include the checklist found in the [[guide:submission_review]]. +
-    * **Approvals that do not have the checklist may be revoked by any NTSE mod or admin for any reason up to three months after their approval date.** +
-    * You, the submitter, have the right and responsibility to ask for the checklist. +
-  - All reviews must be done in a constructive manner. This is an expectation and will be enforced. +
-  - Remember Technology & Setting Forum Staff and Admin reviews hold the weight in terms of approval or disapproval. While it is important to keep the suggestions of your fellow players in mind, you should be focusing more on these reviews. +
-  - Avoid [[guide:submission_rot]] if possible+
  
-==== Appeals ====+This the guide our moderators use when [[guide:reviewing_submissions]]. Check it out to see more details as to what is expected.
  
-  - If your submission is deniedit may be locked. At that time it is the submitter’s responsibility to appeal this by contacting the staff/admin who locked and put “not approved” on itWhen that staff/admin feels that the topic is ready to be unlocked pending your discussion on the submission, it will be done+When your submission is approvedour team will: 
-  - If after the appealyour submission is still not approved you should consider strongly the advice given by the staff/admin and move on.+  * Move your article out of the WIP namespace. 
 +  * Add Approval Information to the article
 +  * Fill out the structured data fieldsif applicable(See: [[wiki:struct|]])
  
-==== Once your Submission is Approved ==== +After your submission is approved, you are responsible for: 
- +  * Updating the article as standards and [[:templates|]] change
-  - Add a link to the article in the [[calendar:timeline|timeline]]'s appropriate year+  * Updating history and relevant roleplay information. 
-  - Make sure you add it to the list(s) if applicable:  +  Ensuring it is listed correctly on other pages
-    [[technology:list_of_starship_systems]] +  * Resubmitting it if any major changes are made.
-    [[guide:starship_classes]] +
-    * [[guide:aerospace_craft]] +
-    * [[guide:mecha_and_power_armors]] +
-  - Any refits, modifications or overhauls that change the submission from its state at the time of approval must be submitted for approval. Include a list of the changes made, to point out the areas requiring focus. In particular, re-approval is required for changes to: +
-    * Speed +
-    * Damage output +
-    * Damage capacity +
-    * Special capabilities +
-    * Damage Rating version (i.e. converting from [[guide:damage_rating_v2|DRv2]] to [[guide:damage_rating_v3|DRv3]]) +
-  - We suggest that you add an OOC section to the bottom of your article that gives the following information: +
-    Author(s) information +
-    * Copyright information, if applicable (for the article and art used in it) +
-    * The date and time of approval +
-    * The moderator who approved the article +
-    * Whether or not the checklist was used +
-    * Other relevant information such as faction managers who approved the article.+
  
 =====Permission Restrictions & Consequences for not following Submission Rules===== =====Permission Restrictions & Consequences for not following Submission Rules=====
 +
   - Any participant in the Technology and Setting process found in violation of the above rules will be served a 3-7 day permission restriction which will remove their ability to post in the Technology and Setting forum.   - Any participant in the Technology and Setting process found in violation of the above rules will be served a 3-7 day permission restriction which will remove their ability to post in the Technology and Setting forum.
   - Repeated offenders or in cases determined by staff to be serious will be permanently restricted from posting in the section.   - Repeated offenders or in cases determined by staff to be serious will be permanently restricted from posting in the section.
   - Continued abuse of policy may lead to banning.   - Continued abuse of policy may lead to banning.
   - Do not try to rush the review process. This includes but is not limited to bumping threads and/or harassing the reviewer in chatrooms by spamming the link to your approval thread.   - Do not try to rush the review process. This includes but is not limited to bumping threads and/or harassing the reviewer in chatrooms by spamming the link to your approval thread.
 +==== Appeals ====
 +
 +  - If your submission is denied, it may be locked. At that time it is the submitter’s responsibility to appeal this by contacting the staff/admin who locked and put “not approved” on it. When that staff/admin feels that the topic is ready to be unlocked pending your discussion on the submission, it will be done.
 +  - If after the appeal, your submission is still not approved you should consider strongly the advice given by the staff/admin and move on.
  
 ===== OOC Notes ===== ===== OOC Notes =====
-[[user:wes]] created this article sometime in 2011; [[user:frostjaeger]] [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?threads/rules-submission-rules-update.61786/|updated]] this article on 2018/04/18 20:14 after receiving [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?threads/rules-submission-rules-update.61786/post-375661|approval]] from [[user:wes]] on 2018/04/18 16:18.+[[members:wes]] created this article sometime in 2011;  [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?threads/rules-submission-rules-update.61786/|updated]] this article on 2018/04/18 20:14 after receiving [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?threads/rules-submission-rules-update.61786/post-375661|approval]] from [[members:wes]] on 2018/04/18 16:18
 + 
 +This article was updated by [[members:andrew]] after being implemented by [[members:wes]] in the [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/threads/proposed-new-submissions-guide.66847/|Ideas & Suggestions Forum]] on 1/19/2021.

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