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'''Q: I want to contribute.''' How do I do that?
===I want to contribute. How do I do that?===
'''A: Become a Member.''' [http://ovalkwiki.com/space/join Click here], or use the "Join" link at the very top of the page.


'''Q: I'm a Member'''. What should I be doing now?
Become a member [//{{SERVERNAME}}/index.php?title=Special:CreateAccount here], or use the "Create Account" link at the top of the page.
'''A: Check out the [[The Ovalkwiki Rules of Engagement|Rules of Engagement]], and the [[Style Guide]].'''


'''Q: I already read the RoE and the Style Guide.''' Now what?
===I'm a Member. What should I be doing now?===
'''A: Start writing!''' Is there something you know about the Schlockiverse that isn't listed here? Is there a character page for your favorite character yet? Don't be afraid to click the Edit button, and don't be afraid to link what you're writing to existing pages. If you make a mess there are Organizers who can clean it up.


'''Q: Are the John Ringo ''Troy Rising'' books canon?'''
Check out the [[The Ovalkwiki Rules of Engagement|Rules of Engagement]], and the [[Style Guide]].
'''A: Finally, a TOUGH question!''' I wish those Ringo books were canon, but no, they're not. John and I haven't compared notes in three years. We've diverged. We'd need a nuclear shoehorn to make these things fit in the same, consistent space. Hopefully that doesn't ruin anybody's fun. If you want to create a section for "Reconciling ''Schlock Mercenary'' with ''Troy Rising''" you have our blessing.


'''Q: I couldn't find an answer on this page.''' How do I ask a question?
===I already read the RoE and the Style Guide. Now what?===
'''A: Use the "Discussion" tab on this page.''' Yes, you will need to be a member first.
 
Start writing! Is there something you know about the Schlockiverse that isn't listed here? Is there a character page for your favorite character yet? Don't be afraid to click the Edit button, and don't be afraid to link what you're writing to existing pages. If you make a mess there are Organizers who can clean it up.
 
===Are the John Ringo ''Troy Rising'' books canon?===
 
Finally, a TOUGH question! I wish those Ringo books were canon, but no, they're not. John and I haven't compared notes in three years. We've diverged. We'd need a nuclear shoehorn to make these things fit in the same, consistent space. Hopefully that doesn't ruin anybody's fun. If you want to create a section for "Reconciling ''Schlock Mercenary'' with ''Troy Rising''" you have our blessing.
 
===I couldn't find an answer on this page. How do I ask a question?===
 
Use the "Discussion" tab on this page. Yes, you will need to be a member first.
 
 
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Latest revision as of 15:11, 2 August 2017

The Ovalkwiki FAQ[edit]

You have questions? We have answers!

I want to contribute. How do I do that?[edit]

Become a member here, or use the "Create Account" link at the top of the page.

I'm a Member. What should I be doing now?[edit]

Check out the Rules of Engagement, and the Style Guide.

I already read the RoE and the Style Guide. Now what?[edit]

Start writing! Is there something you know about the Schlockiverse that isn't listed here? Is there a character page for your favorite character yet? Don't be afraid to click the Edit button, and don't be afraid to link what you're writing to existing pages. If you make a mess there are Organizers who can clean it up.

Are the John Ringo Troy Rising books canon?[edit]

Finally, a TOUGH question! I wish those Ringo books were canon, but no, they're not. John and I haven't compared notes in three years. We've diverged. We'd need a nuclear shoehorn to make these things fit in the same, consistent space. Hopefully that doesn't ruin anybody's fun. If you want to create a section for "Reconciling Schlock Mercenary with Troy Rising" you have our blessing.

I couldn't find an answer on this page. How do I ask a question?[edit]

Use the "Discussion" tab on this page. Yes, you will need to be a member first.