Guidelines:Manual of Style

The manual of style is Megami Tensei Wiki's basic introduction to our general guidelines and tutorials on editing, creating pages, linking, and writing styles. Please carefully read this manual as well as our Code of Conduct before contributing to the wiki.

In addition to the manual of style, Megami Tensei Wiki also has several other guideline pages that cover our policies in greater depth. We encourage reading these too.

Basics

Before you can contribute to the wiki, you will need to first register for a free account. To register, click here. You can also click on "Create Account" in the top-right corner if you are on PC or in desktop view.
Articles on the wiki must be written in a formal and encyclopedic manner. That is, informal or casual speech, exaggeration or dramatization, and word contractions (e.g. can't, it's, let's) should all be avoided when writing. Additionally, articles should be written in an in-universe perspective and avoid the use of "you" and "the player". There may be exceptions where "player(s)" may be preferred for content detailing out-of-universe information, however.
While Megami Tensei Wiki takes certain lengths to appropriately hide or give fair warning of spoilery content, mainly by tagging sections and splitting certain pages into soft redirects, it must also be understood that some spoilers are entirely unavoidable without hindering the wiki's coverage. As such, reader discretion is advised. (See Guidelines:Spoilers for more information.)
Because of the vastness of the Megami Tensei franchise and to maintain a simplified consistency across the wiki, Megami Tensei Wiki uses a system of established abbreviations for media titles in its templates and file naming. For example: The abbreviation 'SMT1' refers to the first Shin Megami Tensei game. Media pages should be linked to using Template:Link with their established abbreviations. (See Guidelines:Media Abbreviations for more information.)
Additionally, media titles must also be italicized and avoid stylization, such as the use of all lowercase or all uppercase.
Megami Tensei Wiki follows a tier of preference for canon: Japanese canon > English localization canon > fan translations. By large, the original Japanese canon is preferred if any significant changes were made in localization or fan translations. (See Guidelines:Canon for more information.)
All files uploaded onto the wiki must follow our established naming format: File:(Media abbreviation) (Subject) (File type).file extension. For example: File:SMT1 Amanojaku Sprite.png. Furthermore, it is also especially important to attribute uploaded files to their proper copyright licensing and source. Generally, files from or related to media are Copyright. For sourcing, the file should be attributed to the website it was retrieved from with a link or to the person who retrieved the file themselves. (See Guidelines:Files for more information.)
If a subject's coverage is under dispute, it must be brought up in the article's talk page to discuss with the community and come to a consensus. When commenting on a talk page, always be sure to sign your comments by adding ~~~~ at the end. This will automatically add your username and a timestamp. (See Talk Pages for more information.)

How to Edit

Once you have registered for an account on the wiki, you are free to edit most pages, with the exception of those that are protected (these are locked pages that non-administrators cannot edit, often because they are crucial to the wiki's structuring).

Editing on PC

To edit a page on PC, click on the "Edit" tab in the page's top-right corner. You can also edit an individual section by clicking on "Edit" right next to it. You will then be taken to the wiki's editor with all of the page's current formatting code. Before saving any changes, it is highly recommended to click on "Show preview" to see a preview of how the page will look. Doing so can help pick up on any formatting mistakes or anything else amiss. Additionally, you can also give a short explanation for your changes in the editor's Summary bar. Once you are confident with your changes, click on "Save changes" to apply to them to the page. If your edit is small, you can also optionally tick the "This is a minor edit" box to indicate it as such.

In summary,

Click on "Edit" in the top-right corner and make your changes in the editor.
Provide a short summary in the summary bar for your changes.
Click on "Show preview" before saving to see how the page will look and catch any errors.
Click "Save changes" once you are confident with your edits.

Editing on Mobile

To edit a page on mobile, tap on the pencil icon at the top of the article. You can also edit an individual section by tapping the pencil right next to it. From there you will be taken to the wiki's editor with all of the page's current formatting. It is highly recommended to use the source editor as opposed to the visual editor; this is because the visual editor can potentially break a page's delicate formatting while the source editor retains its code. To switch between editors, tap on the eye or pencil icon in the editor's toolbar. If you are already on the pencil icon, then you are using the source editor.

Once you have made your changes, tap on the blue arrow icon in the editor's toolbar. You will then be taken to a preview of the page as well as the option to add a short summary for your changes. Before saving, be sure to carefully look over the page's preview. Doing so can help pick up on any formatting mistakes or anything else amiss. Once you are confident with your changes, click on "Save" to apply them to the page.

In summary,

Tap the pencil icon at the top of the page and make your changes in the editor.
It is highly recommended to use the source editor to retain the page's formatting.
Tap on the blue arrow once you made your changes to see a preview of the page.
Provide a short summary in the summary field for your changes.
Tap "Save" once you are confident with your edits.

For users on mobile who prefer editing on desktop, you can switch to the wiki's desktop view by scrolling to the very bottom of a page and tapping on "Desktop". You can switch back by tapping "Mobile view" at the bottom as well.

Wikitext

The markup language that the MediaWiki software uses is called wikitext, also known as wikicode. This is used to format how pages look and function. Some basic wikitext code includes:


Code	Output	Notes
'''Bold text'''	Bold text	`<b></b>` also works, but `'''` is preferred.
''Italic text''	Italic text	`<i></i>` also works, but `''` is preferred.
'''''Bold and italic text'''''	Bold and italic text
<big>Big text</big>	Big text
<small>Small text</small>	Small text
:Indented text	Indented text	Adding another `:` further indents the text. Each indent must be on its own line break to work. Indenting is usually used when responding to a talk page's discussion.
<center>Centered text</center>	Centered text	Generally only used for templates.
== Level 2 Header ==	Level 2 Header	The largest section header that can be used on a page.
=== Level 3 Header ===	Level 3 Header	This creates a subsection header. Adding an additional `=` on each side creates a smaller subsection, down to level 5 maximum.
* Bulleted list item * On the same level ** Adding another asterisk creates a sub-level	Bulleted list item On the same level Adding another asterisk creates a sub-level	Each bullet point must be on its own line break to work.
# Numbered list item # Numbers are automatically added in order ## Adding another hash sign creates a sub-level	Numbered list item Numbers are automatically added in order Adding another hash sign creates a sub-level	Each numbered point must be on its own line break to work.
<!-- Comment viewable only in editor -->		This adds a comment that is only visible in the editor and not on the saved page; this can be used to leave notes to other contributors.
<math>2 + 2 = 4</math>	$2+2=4$	This inserts a math formulae. This can be used to make calculations for gameplay mechanics. For help with displaying a math formula, consult Meta-Wiki's help topic.

More tips on using wikitext and the MediaWiki software can be found on its wiki.

Templates

Templates are a feature that allows one to instantly transclude a predefined text or code onto a page. Templates are created in template pages, which are in the Template: namespace. If a template is edited, its change will be present on every page that uses that template. For that reason, templates are used for infoboxes, notices, tables, formatted links, and other such things.

Templates are transcluded onto pages by wrapping the template's name between two curly brackets. For example: if you want to add Template:Stub to a page, you would type {{Stub}} without the "Template:" prefix. Template names are case-sensitive and must be spelled correctly to work.

Some templates also have additional parameters, which may be used to add information or alter the appearance of a template on a page. For example: the Stub template has an optional parameter where you can add a reason for why a page is a stub, which would be typed out as {{Stub|reason=Type your reason here.}} Sometimes these parameters are required and other times they are optional.

A list of templates and their usage documentation, including codes to copy and paste, can be found in the Templates category. Please be sure to carefully read a template's documentation before using it.

Because templates are often crucial to the wiki's structuring and are widely used, template pages are locked to most editors for their protection. If you want to suggest an edit for a template, bring it up in its talk page or create a sandbox demonstration to show to wiki staff.

Media Abbreviations

Main article: Media abbreviation guidelines

Because of the sheer vastness of the Megami Tensei franchise with numerous multi-media installments over the years, Megami Tensei Wiki employs a system of using established abbreviations for media and series titles. For examples: the abbreviation 'SMT1' refers to the first Shin Megami Tensei game, 'SH1' to Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers, 'P5R' to Persona 5 Royal, and so on. Abbreviations such as these are used extensively in templates such as Template:Link, Template:Exp App, Template:Fileinfo, as well in the naming of uploaded files. These help ensure that media pages and files can easily and quickly be linked to while also maintaining a standard of simplified consistency across the wiki.

For a list of all established abbreviations the wiki uses, see List of Abbreviations in the media abbreviation guidelines.

Linking to Articles

Linking to other pages on the wiki can be done by wrapping the subject's article title between paired brackets, [[like this]]. This will create a link to a page by the exact name entered; if no such page exists under that name, it will create a red link, i.e. a link to a page that does not exist. As such, it is important to ensure that you are linking to the right page and that the link is properly spelled to avoid unnecessary red links. Links can have their displayed name changed by inserting a pipe between the page's name and the display name. For example: [[Aleph|Hawk]], which becomes Hawk. This is especially helpful if a page title has a discriminator in it, such as the case with Persona (Concept). Typing [[Persona (Concept)|Persona]] will render the link simply as Persona.

External links can also be created by wrapping the site's URL and a display name between single brackets, such as [https://atlus.com/ ATLUS.com]. External links should only be those that give additional information or further reading, such as official websites, interview or video sources, and some interwiki pages. External links to pirated content, off-topic websites, and anything considered to be self-promoting or advertising, are not allowed and will be removed.


Code	Link	Notes
[[Aleph]]	Aleph	This will link to pages directly by the name entered. If there is no page with the exact name entered, it will create a red link.
[[Persona (Concept)\|Persona]]	Persona	This changes the link's displayed name, but will still link back to the intended page.
[[Jack Frost]]s	Jack Frosts	Except for irregular plurals, adding a S at the end of a link will turn it into a plural.
[[Shin Megami Tensei IV#Gameplay\|section link]]	section link	This creates a link to a section in an article. The section's title after the hash sign must be identical to the one on the page for this to properly redirect.
[https://atlus.com/ ATLUS.com]	ATLUS.com	This creates an external link.
[[Wikipedia:MediaWiki\|MediaWiki]]	MediaWiki	Wikipedia and other interwiki articles can be linked to this way without having to create a regular external link.

Link Template

To make linking to media pages a lot easier and to ensure that the intended pages are always linked to, Template:Link is used to link to media and series pages over standard linking. This template works by defining the corresponding media type (Drama, Game, Manga, Movie, Novel, OVA, Series, TV) and the wiki's established abbreviation for that media title, using this format: {{Link|Media type|Abbreviation}}. This will automatically insert a link to the intended page with its proper formatting and titling. This also helps to avoid confusion by pointing to the correct page if there are multiple media titles under the same name.

For example: instead of typing [[Shin Megami Tensei]] to link to the video game (this would just link to the disambiguation page), a link can be created by typing {{Link|Game|SMT1}} which will become Shin Megami Tensei. If you wanted to link to the Shin Megami Tensei series instead, you would type {{Link|Series|SMT1}}.

The Link template should always be used to link to media titles, even if a title is the only one with its name. For a list of established abbreviations used in the Link template, see the List of Abbreviations.

Examples
Media Type	Code	Output
Series	{{Link\|Series\|LB}}	Last Bible
Game	{{Link\|Game\|SH2}}	Soul Hackers 2
Drama	{{Link\|Drama\|SMT3}}	Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Drama CD
Manga	{{Link\|Manga\|SMT4DG}}	Shin Megami Tensei IV: Demonic Gene
Movie	{{Link\|Movie\|P3MSB}}	Persona 3 The Movie: Spring of Birth
Novel	{{Link\|Novel\|DDS1}}	Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei
OVA	{{Link\|OVA\|SMTTR}}	Shin Megami Tensei: Tokyo Revelation
TV	{{Link\|TV\|PTS}}	Persona: Trinity Soul

Adding a + or a - immediately after the abbreviation will change how the formatted link is displayed. A + will add the media type in parentheses to the link, and a - will add the type in lowercase. For examples: {{Link|Series|LB+}} will render as Last Bible (Series), while {{Link|Series|LB-}} will render as Last Bible series. This is helpful if the media type needs to be specified in a sentence or tooltip.

Images

For help on uploading files, see the section below or the files guidelines.

Similarly to linking to article pages, images uploaded onto the wiki can be linked to and thereby displayed by wrapping the filename between double brackets. This requires that the File: prefix be added at the beginning of the filename, as uploaded files are kept in the File: namespace.

For example, typing [[File:SMT1 PS Pascal Sprite.png]] will display the following:

However, doing just this alone is not advised, as this will display the image at its full resolution and without additional rendering options. This would be entirely discouraged for much larger images. Fortunately, there are a number of options that can be added to the image's link to change how it is rendered and displayed. These options are added after the image's filename and are separated with pipes |.

Code	Output	Notes
[[File:SMT1 PS Pascal Sprite.png\|caption]]		This would display the image at its full, original resolution. This is not recommended since images may be disruptively large or small. A caption can be added as the last option in the image's link. This will display a caption when the image is hovered over.
[[File:SMT1 PS Pascal Sprite.png\|border\|caption]]		Both `border` and `frame` adds a very small border around the image.
[[File:SMT1 PS Pascal Sprite.png\|thumb\|caption]]	caption	Both `thumb` and `thumbnail` will work. This adds a framed thumbnail of the image with its caption rendered within. The image will also be resized to fit the user's width preferences. By default, the thumbnail is anchored to the right side of a page. Thumbnails are the preferred format for displaying images in page sections.
[[File:SMT1 PS Pascal Sprite.png\|thumb\|left]]		Adding `left` will anchor the thumbnail to the left side of a page. `right` and `center` can also be used.
[[File:SMT1 PS Pascal Sprite.png\|thumb\|30px]]		Images can be resized by specifying the size parameter by pixels. They can be downscaled and upscaled. This will resize the image by width.
[[File:SMT1 PS Pascal Sprite.png\|thumb\|x30px]]		Adding a `x` in front will resize the image by height.

If you want to just link to a file's page without displaying it, add a colon in front of File:. For example: [[:File:SMT1 PS Pascal Sprite.png]] which becomes File:SMT1 PS Pascal Sprite.png.

Images added to pages should be for illustrative purposes and relevant to the section or paragraph. For example: a character's Game Appearances section could have a screenshot of a relevant cutscene. Unless used in a gallery, table, or template, images should always be formatted as a thumbnail, preferably with a short caption describing the image if required. Large images also need to be given a recommended size:

Example	Size	Suggested for
	180px	Wide images, such as screenshots, spreads
	80px	Tall images, such as character art

Infobox Images

An image can also be displayed in an infobox as an illustrative depiction of the page subject, such as a character's artwork, a game's cover, a screenshot of a location, and so on. Infoboxes use the image= or imagecover= parameters to display whichever image is inserted there. As the template already renders the image itself, the image parameters merely require the image's filename without the use of brackets, the File: prefix, or additional options. A caption can still be added to infobox images, which will be displayed beneath the image.

Multiple images can also be added to an infobox by creating gallery tabs. This is achieved by enclosing a list of images in <gallery></gallery> tags and assigning them captions, with the captions becoming the tab names.

Galleries in infoboxes should only be used if a subject has multiple depictions, designs, or covers across titles or re-releases. For example, Jack Frost has multiple designs over the years, and as such should have one for each of his variations available. These tabs should be named after the abbreviated platform or media title that the image is from.

Galleries

Main article: Gallery guidelines

The best way to showcase many images on a given subject is to sort them into a Gallery section. Galleries display images and videos in organized rows of thumbnails, without needing to render them. These are created by enclosing a list of images between <gallery></gallery> tags, which will look like:

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File name|Caption
</gallery>

Images kept in a gallery do not need double brackets nor the File: prefix. Captions are optional, but are encouraged to briefly summarize a file, namely by indicating what type of file it is (such as a sprite or artwork) and it's origin.

Galleries have guidelines for how their content should be ordered, which can be read in the gallery guidelines. Additionally, if a subject's Gallery section exceeds 15 files, it should be split into its own Gallery page.

SEO Images

Search engine optimization, or SEO for short, refers to methods used to improve the visibility of a website or page. Search engines and other applications can be encouraged to display a certain image when previewing a wiki page, as opposed to displaying an unrelated image or one at random. These are called SEO images on the wiki.

SEO images are encouraged for three purposes: 1) To give pages an illustrative example of the subject when previewed. 2) To avoid potentially previewing a spoilery image. And 3) to avoid potentially previewing an image completely unrelated to the subject.

Infobox templates have a parameter for assigning a SEO image on a page, seoimage=. This parameter only requires the image's filename, not including double brackets or the File: prefix. For pages that do not have an infobox, the following string of code can be used instead and should be placed in the page's header space:

{{#seo:|image=Filename}}

The SEO image should be a clear illustration of the page's subject, such as a character's full body artwork, a game's cover, a screenshot of a location's overview, etc. For most pages, this will usually be the same image used in the page's infobox. The SEO image must also be spoiler-free or otherwise be as little spoilery as possible—this will usually be the subject's initial appearance from a media title. SEO images should also be easily recognizable or consistent to the subject. For example: Jack Frost's SEO image should be of its consistent design with the blue bonnet.

Creating an Article

Before creating any page on the wiki, consult these steps:

1. Does the page relate to the Megami Tensei franchise? A page about a character from a Shin Megami Tensei or a Persona game, for example, would be acceptable; but a page about a subject outside of the franchise, such as an Etrian Odyssey game or character, would not be. A good rule of thumb is to look for any wanted pages the wiki needs.

The following games are not officially considered to be Megami Tensei games and will not be covered here:

• Maken X

• Catherine

• Metaphor: ReFantazio

2. Make sure the page does not yet already exist on the wiki. Use the wiki's search function to check if there is already a page, including any alternate names or spellings of that subject. If a subject has another name or spelling, a redirect may be needed instead.

3. Once you are certain that the page does not yet exist on the wiki, you can proceed to create it by searching for the subject by name and clicking on the creation prompt. Ensure that the article's title also fits with the wiki's Article Naming guidelines with proper capitalization and spelling. Clicking on a red link will also prompt page creation as well.

4. While it is not necessary to write an entire full page upon creation, it is good practice to at least add some content before saving it. Creating empty pages purely to fill a gap as a placeholder is discouraged. Adding something even as simple as a short descriptor is adequate enough; a page can be expanded overtime with editors' contributions. Pages that have little content should also have Template:Stub added to their header space at the very top.

Due to limitations with MediaWiki, users on mobile can only create new pages by tapping on red links. However, this limitation can be overcome by switching to desktop view, allowing mobile users to create pages via the wiki's search function.

Boilerplates

Boilerplates are formatted page templates that can be used during page creation to instantly insert a pre-made format into any new page. These simplify the creation process and ensure that information across pages are kept consistent and organized. Boilerplates can be selected by pulling down the "Select boilerplate" menu above the editor, choosing an appropriate boilerplate to the subject, and clicking on "load". Note that boilerplates are only made available when creating new pages. If you want to add a boilerplate to a page that has already been created, you will need to copy and paste the format. See the Article Writing guidelines for further details on page types and their formats.

Pages that use boilerplates are added to the Category:Pages created from boilerplates. This allows wiki staff to verify that a page has and follows its proper formatting, whereupon the category will be removed from it.

Redirects

Redirect pages are used to link another term to its intended page, such as alternate names or spellings of a subject. If someone searches for that term or clicks on a link of it, they will instantly be taken to the intended page. Redirects are encouraged to avoid instances of a single subject having multiple pages. Redirects can be created like any other page, but by adding #REDIRECT [[PAGENAME]] as its sole content. These should also be left uncategorized.

While hard redirects are encouraged in most cases, there may also be some exceptions made for spoilery subjects. If a redirect would ordinarily lead to a page containing major plot and/or character spoilers, with the risk of immediately spoiling the reader while unknowingly searching, it may instead be turned into a split page called a soft redirect. This mainly applies to characters or demons with multiple, secret identities and sometimes locations that undergo radical changes. Soft redirects cover only what is pertinent to the split subject to avoid the risk of accidentally spoiling readers. These should be marked with Template:Softredirect and provide a link to a main page for further, complete reading.

Writing Guidelines

Writing Style

Main article: Article writing guidelines

All articles on the wiki are to be written in a formal and encyclopedic style.

Avoid the use of casual/informal language, colloquialisms, and word contractions (e.g. can't, it's, let's) when writing.
Articles must be written in American English.
Articles must be written in an in-universe perspective, i.e. the use of "you", "the player", and other forms of breaking the fourth wall should be avoided. Instead it is highly preferred to write from a character's point of view (mainly the protagonist's or party's) over you/the player. (Examples: Aleph is approached by a demon. The party enters the district.) There may be certain exceptions where writing "the player" may be preferred for articles or sections detailing out-of-universe information, such as gameplay sections. In which case, "the player" or "players" must be used over "you".
By extension, articles should also not be written as game guides or walkthroughs (e.g. "turn left to find the chest", battle strategies, etc).
Articles should not be written as literary fiction, i.e. avoid the use of superfluous or flowery language, exaggeration, and dramatization.
- Block quotes, which are sometimes added to some wikis for flair, are not allowed for this reason. If you are using a quote as a source, use a cite template instead.
The present tense should always be used, unless an article's or section's content requires a different tense.
All content must be written from and presented in a neutral point of view, avoiding speculative or personal views of the editor.

Article Naming

Main article: Article naming guidelines

An article's title should be the same as the subject's name or title in a clear and concise manner with proper capitalization and spelling. Stylization of names and titles, such as the use of dashes or all lowercase or uppercase letters, should be avoided and any subtitles separated by a colon. For example: Persona -trinity soul- is instead listed as Persona: Trinity Soul. This helps ensure that articles can easily be found. Stylization of names can be noted in the article lede instead.

Due to several inconsistencies with localized media titles, Megami Tensei Wiki has a strict naming system that outlines the conditions by which a localized title may or may not be used, with Japanese titles often being preferred. For instance, Persona 3 would not be listed by its full localized title of "Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3". Games that were renamed in their localization, such as Revelations: Persona and DemiKids, instead retain their original Japanese titles. Differing localized titles can be noted in the article lede instead.

If two articles share the same target name in the mainspace (where the wiki's main content pages are kept), one or both of them will need a discriminator in parentheses added to their article title. For example: the Fairy (Demon) page is given the discriminator of "(Demon)" to differentiate it from the Fairy Race page. If more than two subjects all share the target name, a disambiguation page may be necessary to accommodate for them all.

Article Ledes

The lede is the opening statement at the top of an article, after the infobox and before sections. It is meant to give a general, concise description or summary of the subject as the first thing readers read. Generally a lede will look something like:

'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a (type of subject) in (link template to media or series page).

An article's lede can be as short as a simple sentence or as long as a generalized paragraph, but all articles need to have one. The lede has to state the subject's name/title, what kind of subject it is (character, game, demon, etc), and what piece of media or series the subject is from. The subject's name (and any additional names mentioned in the lede) should also always be bolded at the beginning of the lede, but not for every other instance thereafter in the article.

The lede should also not go over comprehensive information that would be better suited in appropriate sections. Likewise, the lede should also not contain any spoilers. If in the event that a subject is inherently spoilery and spoilers cannot be avoided, the lede itself should not give context to the spoiler. I.e. present the spoilery subject out-of-context.

Disambiguations

Disambiguation pages help direct users to the page they are looking for if a single term is associated with more than one subject. An example of this is Joker, which can refer to the character from Ronde, the character from Persona 2, and the Phantom Thief from Persona 5, among other subjects that also share the same term. Rather than have one of these subjects occupy "Joker" in the mainspace, which would cause conflicts, searching for "Joker" will instead take users to the disambiguation page where they can then navigate to their intended page.

Generally, disambiguation pages are only created if a term is associated with three or more subjects. In cases where a term is associated with two distinct subjects, one subject would take priority in the mainspace and provide a notice in its page header (such as Template:About) linking to the other subject. This is decided on a case-by-case basis, but usually the most commonly sought subject would take priority while the secondary subject is given a discriminator. For example: Fairy (Demon) is given a discriminator to differentiate it from the Fairy Race page. However, there may also be cases where a term with only two subjects may still necessitate the need for a disambiguation page, such as the case with Persona 2 and given names.

Disambiguations should only be used as a navigational aid when searching; if an internal link leads to a disambiguation page, it should be edited to point to its intended subject.

Referencing

Main article: Citations guidelines

Whenever a statement on the wiki makes a claim, especially one that is obscure or difficult to verify offhand, it should be accompanied by a cited reference. Citations are footnotes that provide a credible, informative source to the claim, most often as developer quotes or quotes taken from a piece of media. Citations help to strengthen a statement's credibility and to ensure that the wiki is kept factual.

Citations are created by wrapping the reference between <ref></ref> tags. Any article with a cited reference needs to also have a "References" section with Template:Reflist {{Reflist}}, which automatically sorts references. This will look like:

==References==
{{Reflist}}

The References section should be placed at the bottom of the page, after all other sections and just before any navigational templates and categories. To ensure proper citing of sources, Megami Tensei Wiki has a couple citation templates available for different types of citations. Please be sure to use the proper type of citation for your source and to carefully read over the template's documentation for its usage.

Notes are another type of reference meant to give a statement context or provide an explanation without breaking the flow of a page. Notes are created by assigning a reference tag to the "note" group, <ref group="note">like this</ref>. Notes can also be created using Template:Note as well, formatted as {{Note|Comment here}}. The template in particular allows notes to be cited with references themselves if necessary. Notes are kept in a "Notes" section, which should be listed above References, and are sorted using Template:Notelist {{Notelist}}. This will look like:

==Notes==
{{Notelist}}

It is good practice to always fact-check your information before adding them to the wiki and to provide a credible source for any claims made. If you are unable to fact-check something, consider not adding it the to wiki until you are able to. If you see a dubious statement on the wiki but do not have the means to fact-check it yourself, you can add Template:Citation Needed next to it. Another contributor may be able to find a source to the statement.

Uploading Files

Main article: File guidelines

Files can be uploaded onto the wiki for the purposes of illustrative or demonstrative documentation, such as character artwork or sample audio. Files are uploaded by clicking on "Upload file" under "Tools" in the wiki's side menu. Before uploading any files onto the wiki, it is important to follow these steps:

Before uploading anything, check to make sure that file is not already on the wiki. You can locate all presently uploaded files in the Files category. New versions of a file should be uploaded on the file's page.
All uploaded files must relate to the Megami Tensei franchise or for the wiki's usage.
1. Files uploaded by users for personal use, such as user icons or logos, are not allowed. Fan-made content, such as fan art, are also not allowed
The names of uploaded files should follow the wiki's established naming format: File:(Media abbreviation) (Subject) (File type).file extension. For example: File:SMT2 Amanojaku Sprite.png. The destination filename can be changed just before submitting the upload.
All uploaded files must be given a source, i.e. a link to the website the file was retrieved from, or the linked user page of the person who uploaded or redistributed the file.
All uploaded files must also have their associated copyright license stated, i.e. Copyright if the file is from or related to a piece of copyrighted media.
Samples of copyrighted music tracks can be uploaded solely for demonstrative purposes. They must not exceed 30 seconds in length and should only be uploaded if they are to be actively used in the mainspace. Uploading entire soundtracks is a major violation and may result in penalties to the uploader.
Files that were altered using artificial intelligence (AI) are not allowed. This includes image files that were artificially upscaled. Using AI tools to 'enhance' files results in the loss or distortion of quality or details, which is antithetical to the preservation of the source file. Uploads that were altered or upscaled by AI will either be deleted or reverted to a past revision. It is strongly preferred to upload a low resolution or low quality file over one that has been altered by AI.
1. The sole exception are assets that were officially AI upscaled or altered, such as the case with the 2023 re-release of Persona 3 Portable. Screenshots of this version are acceptable for illustrative purposes.

When uploading, the file's information should be filled out in the summary's Fileinfo template, most importantly the file's Source and Licensing.

Parameter	Usage	Notes
summary=	A short summary of the file	This should be a short, descriptive summary about the file, such as stating the subject, the type of file, and what media it is from.
type=	The file's type	This indicates what kind of file it is and automatically categorizes it in its respective category. The available file type categories are: Artwork, Audio, Covers, Crop, Flag, Graphic, Icon, Illustration, Logo, Map, Model, Photo, Render, Screenshot, Sprite, Video, Wiki, Other. The file type in the file's name should generally match this.
source=	The file's source	This would be the link to the webpage the file was retrieved from, or the linked user page of the person who retrieved it themselves. This is a required parameter.
game=	The file's associated game	This should state the established game abbreviation, which will automatically create a link to the game's page. If a file is associated with two or more games, such as the cover of a dual release, manually link to the games using Template:Link in Subject instead.
licensing=	The file's copyright license	For files that are from or related to copyrighted media, the license would be Copyright. A list of available copyright licenses can be found in the Files guidelines.
subject=	The file's subject(s)	This acts as a notes section about the file beyond the scope of the above fields.

Once you have filled out the necessary Fileinfo information, click on "Upload file" to submit the file.

New versions can also be uploaded over a present file. This is done by going to the file's page and clicking on "Upload a new version of this file" under File History. In addition to the above, it is also important to consider:

A new version should only be uploaded if the newer version improves the present file in someway. This can include higher-quality or higher-resolution images or blank backgrounds made transparent. When uploading a new version, be sure to specify what changed in the changes summary, especially if the change would be hard to see.
The new version must retain the file's specified license. I.e. if a file's license is stated to be Copyright and another version of that same file is uploaded, its license would still be Copyright.
Unless the new version was retrieved from an entirely different source, such as another website, the source would also stay the same. This is also true even if the file was edited, such as making its background transparent.
1. Uploading identical versions of a file merely to change its source is considered advertising and a violation.

New versions of a file cannot be uploaded if it has a different file extension from the original file, i.e. a png cannot replace a gif already uploaded. This would otherwise require uploading the new file separately and marking the superseded file for deletion. For that reason, it is strongly encouraged to upload image files as pngs (unless animated, in which case gifs are preferred).

An archive of all uploaded versions are recorded in the File History. If a new uploaded version of a file is deemed unsatisfactory or in violation, the file may be reverted to an older version. If necessary, an administrator can remove archived versions of files.

Other Guidelines

Talk Pages

All created articles have an associated talk page, which are used to hold discussions about the article and its coverage with other registered users. An article's talk page can be found by looking to the top-left on a page and clicking on "Talk". A talk page should only be created when there is a question or a discussion to be held about the article.

When commenting on a talk page, create a topic section for the discussion and always sign your comments by adding ~~~~ at the end. This will automatically enter your username and a timestamp of your comment. When replying to another comment, type your response on a new indented line following the comment you are responding to. For each new topic in a talk page, a new section should be created. Editing or deleting past discussions or comments are not allowed. If a talk page has grown too long, its old discussions will be archived in a separate page.

Talk pages are not forums, i.e. comments like "what is your favorite demon?" or "I need help beating this boss" are not allowed. Talk pages should only be used to civilly discuss the content and purpose of an article, such as suggestions on improving a page's quality, whether its content should be moved, split, or merged, and so on. Whenever there is a dispute about an article's coverage or presentation, it should always be brought up in its talk page and given time for the community to discuss and come to a consensus.

The Community Portal talk page can be used for wiki-wide discussions.

Userpages

Users are able to create their own reserved userpage. This makes a great place to share a little about yourself, your favorite interests, your wiki expertise or projects, links to your social medias, and so on. To create your userpage on PC, click on your username in the top-right corner of the wiki. On mobile, tap on the user icon in the top-right corner and then your username.

Userpages are yours to write and customize as you see fit. However, there are still some rules that need to be followed:

Userpages are still held to the Code of Conduct rules. Harassment and inappropriate or offensive content are not allowed.
Do not include any sensitive or private information about yourself or others, including any real names, families, addresses, occupations, etc.
Users are not allowed to edit another person's userpage without their consent; doing so will result in the edit being reverted. Only if necessary, wiki staff can edit userpages to remove violating content or to fix formatting if it is causing widespread issues.

Sandboxes

Sandboxes are pages where users are free to experiment on the wiki outside of the mainspace (the space where main content articles are kept). Sandboxes can be used to test out wikitext, code things from scratch, or even prepare a page before it is mainspaced on the wiki, among other such things. Users can create personal sandbox pages within their username's userspace, i.e. titled as User:Username/Sandbox. You can name your sandbox anything, but going with "Sandbox" helps to clearly indicate its intent. If you need to create another sandbox, you can add a number to its name.

There is no hard limit on the number of sandboxes you can have, but try to avoid creating an excessive number of them. If you are finished with a sandbox, you can "blank" out its content for until you need it again. If need be, you can also ask one of the wiki staff to delete a sandbox you no longer need.

Like userpages, users should not edit another person's personal sandbox without their consent.

Signatures

Users can also customize their presence on the wiki by creating a custom signature used whenever they leave comments on talk pages (via ~~~~). By default, user signatures will look something like:

MegaTest (talk)

However, by going into your user Preferences in the top-right corner, you can edit your signature to give it a more unique and personal flair. You could change your display name (within reason) or even edit the look of your signature with some basic CSS, such as changing the font color. CSS changes and other additions will require that you check the "Treat signature as wikitext" box to overwrite an automatic link to your user page; you will still need to manually link to your user page and talk page in the edited signature.

As there is a limited amount of space allotted to the signature field, you could also create your signature in a sandbox-like userpage (such as User:Username/Signature) and transclude it into the signature field similarly to a template, like {{User:Username/Signature}}. This allows more complex CSS editing that otherwise would not fit in the signature field.

There are some guidelines that must be followed for custom signatures:

Your signature must still link to your userpage and your talk page, as is by default. You could also add a link to your contributions or a sandbox as well.
Your signature must not contain offensive content against our Code of Conduct and must not impersonate other people.
New display names must still be reasonably identifiable to your wiki username, i.e. avoid using radically different display names that would be unrecognizable.
Do not add anything unnecessary to your signature that would significantly lengthen it, such as quotes, advertisements, etc. A couple decorations, such as emoticons or a small icon is fine, however.

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