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==== SLurls and Tutorials ==== | |||
When possible the article should include useful SLurls, and if there are applicable in-world tutorials definitely give a [[SLURL|SLurl]] to the relevant place (like Public Orientation Island or Public Help Island). Since the [[SLURL|SLurl]] won't bring you right to the tutorial, & the islands can be crowded, confusing, laggy, & crashy, describe major landmarks near the applicable tutorial and how to get there so the resident can find it. i.e.--<i>Once you've arrived, find the tall building labelled "XYZ". Stand so the building is to your left. Walk straight ahead until you come to a stand of trees, and look for a sign on your right....</i> |
Revision as of 21:16, 25 February 2008
I'm currently developing this article and will probably eventually publish it to the wiki
There's a lot to write for this Help, here's a few thoughts and tips about that
Articles That Need Work
In addition to the various red links you will find to articles that need to be created, here's a list of articles that need expansion or that have barely been written at all: Help stubs.
Issues Regarding Writing Articles
write or link KB 2 views slurls & tutorials mention mac vs windows vs linux all the help sliced 2 ways diff between mechanics vs usage refer to linked official area, only talk about what not covered there linking to KB also slow! & freq tech problems login
SLurls and Tutorials
When possible the article should include useful SLurls, and if there are applicable in-world tutorials definitely give a SLurl to the relevant place (like Public Orientation Island or Public Help Island). Since the SLurl won't bring you right to the tutorial, & the islands can be crowded, confusing, laggy, & crashy, describe major landmarks near the applicable tutorial and how to get there so the resident can find it. i.e.--Once you've arrived, find the tall building labelled "XYZ". Stand so the building is to your left. Walk straight ahead until you come to a stand of trees, and look for a sign on your right....