Wiki Deck Massacre Event 2011

[Gyrodiot]

Ok, I just started the long task of tagging the decks, the most recent ones first. Three observations :

I won't fix the posts themselves for now. A precise card list is often missing, the presentation of the decks can be improved, etc.I suggest that the tags refer to the name of the unupped versions of the cards, even if the deck is upped, to avoid a huge mess with semi-upped decks.Tags that are redundant with categories will be removed.

The Clean-up project is now paused until all decks are tagged... but I'm not sure anyway what should be kept or deleted. What is the purpose of the Wiki ? Being a reference website, with proof-tested decks and strategies (I suppose so). How to choose the right ones ?

[Scaredgirl]

Sorry for not helping out more so far. Well, actually I haven't done anything besides starting this topic. These technical difficulties really ate up my time. I'll try to help you as soon as possible.

[Gyrodiot]

While tagging the decks with their cards, I figured out that the card articles themselves had no tag.

I started tagging the cards then. It will be very useful : you'll be able to find all decks containing the card from its page. I'm also adding the right categories to them (Crature, Spell, etc.) because most of them are missing.

By the way, the "Quick Edit" button is insanely useful (you can edit categories and tags without opening the edit box), but there's still a big problem on the Post list (with a big warning on every line).

[suxerz]

I can't seem to find the quick edit button. Do you need to enable it somewhere?

[Gyrodiot]

Ah, it may be available only to Wiki Editors...

[lskpiano]

Especially important will be the role of tagging the decks. Example: Each deck that is built around the card Mitosis, will get a tag called "Mitosis". This way when I one day want to see all the decks that use Mitosis, all I need to do is click the link, and the decks get listed on the page.

This is so great! I for one will be using it frequently. At the moment I don't have an easy way to see how to use a new card from the Oracle or that I win. I just kind of stumble around the Forums looking for ideas. I discover lots of other great things, but not always what I set out looking for.

Also, as a fairly new user, I can confirm that it's frustrating to have a lot of crappy decks in the wiki that take time to realize they are outdated or just bad to begin with. So, this is a great project that definitely needs doing.

Thanks,

LSK Piano

[Gyrodiot]

All deck articles have now correct tags and categories.
All (former) uncategorized posts have been sorted.
Several minor errors have been fixed.
(Awfully) bad decks have been deleted, useless drafts too.
All your base are belong to us (wait, what ?)

Given that a lot of the remaining decks resemble each other and are sometimes bad written, I didn't add the deck image every time (only when the deck code was provided).

Thanks a lot to suxerz for his help during the tagging, and to all others editors.

What should we do now ? We can import some decks from the Forums and Deck Archive, improving existing ones...

[chum3]

There are still a few uncategorized posts: http://elementscommunity.org/wiki/category/uncategorized/

As for this:

What should we do now ? We can import some decks from the Forums and Deck Archive, improving existing ones...

You're the head editor now. You get to decide! But I would say concentrate on one thing first and don't try to do multiple things (e.g., improving existing decks or importing decks from the deck archive, but not both at once). Probably getting the already existing decks into better shape would be good (this would neaten things up quite a bit), then putting in good decks from the forums.

[Gyrodiot]

There are still a few uncategorized posts: http://elementscommunity.org/wiki/category/uncategorized/

These ones were the last to be categorized yesterday. The list hasn't been updated yet.

The two options (improving or importing) imply two very different organizations. Trying to do both would be tricky.

Better shape for the existing decks... we can work on many levels. If it's only putting a good deck picture, decklist and some structure, it's a good start but the quality of the deck itself wouldn't change. With the initial clean-up project, the quality of the deck was a major point and we merged a lot of similar strategies. But this is a very long task to do.

The clean-up project has started before the introduction of the Star Rating. We can try to improve the structure of the posts, let them open to further testing, and improve/merge/delete the low-rated ones in some weeks.

You're the head editor now. You get to decide!

Ah. Well, I'll go for my last proposition : improve the structure and wait for the ratings.

What is needed for a good-looking post ?

A deck picture, with the deck codeA precise decklist, with links to card articlesSection titles

Some of the decks are semi-upgraded, or the author says that his/her deck is a work in progress. A disclaimer "Needs further testing, feel free to comment !" may be useful.

[Gyrodiot]

Two tips for easier editing of the decks !

First, the new Card Links Page ! (http://elementscommunity.org/wiki/resources/card-links/) If you have to make a pretty card list with links to the articles, no need to browse all the Elements pages and tables, they're all here in a single post.
I'm planning on adding Weapons, Shields, Dragons and Nymphs groups (can be useful).

The second tool is the "More" tag. It tells to the prewiew tool that there's no need to go further in the preview of the article. In other words, it delimits the introduction. Try it, adding "<!--more-->" to your text. The main page of the Wiki will look prettier.

... that's it. Have fun !

[Scaredgirl]

Wiki deck situation is starting to look 100 times better than before. Thanks to all who helped out, especially Gyro.

[chum3]

Can the featured deck be changed to something new? It's been CCYB for a while. I was thinking I've GotP Time (http://elementscommunity.org/wiki/decks/duo-and-trio-decks/ive-gotp-time-time-aether/) since it's well documented (has a god-by-god breakdown) and seems to be a good & unique FG farmer.