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The '''Independent Fallout Wiki''' is a wiki dedicated to | The '''Independent Fallout Wiki''' is a wiki dedicated to the ''Fallout'' series of video games. In addition to regular content pages, the wiki offers community content pages, which are host to fanfiction, fanart, in-game screenshots, ''Fallout 76'' C.A.M.P. pages and more, as well as mod content pages, which are host to documentation and pages for various ''Fallout'' game modifications. The wiki also welcomes technical articles, which can assist the modding community greatly. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The wiki forked off from [[Nukapedia]], when [[FANDOM]] | The wiki forked off from [[Nukapedia]], when [[FANDOM]] issued a [Forum:Statement from Fandom regarding Kdarrow's ban and demotion year-long ban and removal of rights for Kdarrow in April 2022]. Although the precise reasons were not stated, [https://fallout.fandom.com/wiki/Forum:Statement_from_Fandom_regarding_Kdarrow%27s_ban_and_demotion#Follow-Up_Statement_from_Fandom even in a follow-up statement], a [https://fallout.fandom.com/wiki/User:TheGunny2.0/Sandbox2 subsequent investigation by one of senior members of the community] and [https://fallout.fandom.com/wiki/Forum:Updating_the_Ban_for_Kdarrow public forum] resulted in the Kdarrow ban being extended indefinitely by the community, most importantly for retaliating by destroying the Fallout Wiki's social media accounts. | ||
Several | The wiki itself Several options were considered, including moving to another third-party-host such as [[Miraheze]], but ultimately it was decided to go fully independent. On April 7, 2022, the Discord, then called "Project Shmodex", was created. On April 8, 2022, the '''Independent Fallout Wiki''' was officially founded by Kid Aces and Eckserah. As an inside joke, the Discord was then renamed to "Schmault-Tec". | ||
In the following months, to attain guidance and help, the wiki began conversing with other independent wiki communities, such as the [[NIWA]], [[Halopedia]] and the [[Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages]]. On May 27, 2022, the Mod space was introduced, designed to cater to modders and to allow ''Fallout'' mods to have dedicated pages. In early June, all content from Nukapedia was successfully forked over. On October 27, 2022, the Community space was created, allowing fanon content such as fanfiction, fan art, screenshots, artwork, PnP documents and ''Fallout 76'' C.A.M.P. pages. | |||
On October 23, 2022, the wiki officially entered early access, opening registration to new users. On October 28, 2022, [[User:C0NN1E|C0NN1E]] joined the team as a community ambassador and editor. She reached out to [[The Doom Wiki (DoomWiki.org)|The Doom Wiki]] and [[Combine OverWiki]] to discuss wiki affiliations, which were officially completed that same month. [[StrategyWiki]], Halopedia and the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages later followed suit in early November. On November 28, 2022, the wiki hosted its first mod, Vault 120. On December 1, 2022, the wiki was voted in as a member of the [[Gaming Wiki Network]], becoming the largest member of the network. On December 19, 2022, [[JoJo's Bizarre Encyclopedia]] joined as an affiliate. The wiki officially opened on December 31, 2022. | On October 23, 2022, the wiki officially entered early access, opening registration to new users. On October 28, 2022, [[User:C0NN1E|C0NN1E]] joined the team as a community ambassador and editor. She reached out to [[The Doom Wiki (DoomWiki.org)|The Doom Wiki]] and [[Combine OverWiki]] to discuss wiki affiliations, which were officially completed that same month. [[StrategyWiki]], Halopedia and the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages later followed suit in early November. On November 28, 2022, the wiki hosted its first mod, Vault 120. On December 1, 2022, the wiki was voted in as a member of the [[Gaming Wiki Network]], becoming the largest member of the network. On December 19, 2022, [[JoJo's Bizarre Encyclopedia]] joined as an affiliate. The wiki officially opened on December 31, 2022. | ||
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(Page count as of: 2022-12-25)
The Independent Fallout Wiki is a wiki dedicated to the Fallout series of video games. In addition to regular content pages, the wiki offers community content pages, which are host to fanfiction, fanart, in-game screenshots, Fallout 76 C.A.M.P. pages and more, as well as mod content pages, which are host to documentation and pages for various Fallout game modifications. The wiki also welcomes technical articles, which can assist the modding community greatly.
History
The wiki forked off from Nukapedia, when FANDOM issued a [Forum:Statement from Fandom regarding Kdarrow's ban and demotion year-long ban and removal of rights for Kdarrow in April 2022]. Although the precise reasons were not stated, even in a follow-up statement, a subsequent investigation by one of senior members of the community and public forum resulted in the Kdarrow ban being extended indefinitely by the community, most importantly for retaliating by destroying the Fallout Wiki's social media accounts.
The wiki itself Several options were considered, including moving to another third-party-host such as Miraheze, but ultimately it was decided to go fully independent. On April 7, 2022, the Discord, then called "Project Shmodex", was created. On April 8, 2022, the Independent Fallout Wiki was officially founded by Kid Aces and Eckserah. As an inside joke, the Discord was then renamed to "Schmault-Tec".
In the following months, to attain guidance and help, the wiki began conversing with other independent wiki communities, such as the NIWA, Halopedia and the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages. On May 27, 2022, the Mod space was introduced, designed to cater to modders and to allow Fallout mods to have dedicated pages. In early June, all content from Nukapedia was successfully forked over. On October 27, 2022, the Community space was created, allowing fanon content such as fanfiction, fan art, screenshots, artwork, PnP documents and Fallout 76 C.A.M.P. pages.
On October 23, 2022, the wiki officially entered early access, opening registration to new users. On October 28, 2022, C0NN1E joined the team as a community ambassador and editor. She reached out to The Doom Wiki and Combine OverWiki to discuss wiki affiliations, which were officially completed that same month. StrategyWiki, Halopedia and the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages later followed suit in early November. On November 28, 2022, the wiki hosted its first mod, Vault 120. On December 1, 2022, the wiki was voted in as a member of the Gaming Wiki Network, becoming the largest member of the network. On December 19, 2022, JoJo's Bizarre Encyclopedia joined as an affiliate. The wiki officially opened on December 31, 2022.
The wiki prides itself in being independent, and has introduced many new policies and changes designed stomp out misinformation, head-canon and flowery non-objective writing. The community is described as being extremely inclusive towards the LGBTQ+, GSRM, MOGAI, Plural and Otherkin communities, to which it welcomes with open arms. Many site staff and users identify within these communities.
The wiki runs on the MediaWiki wiki engine, contains no advertising and is not-for-profit.
External Links
Wiki Affiliates
The wiki participates in an independent wiki-affiliate network, placing a footer on various pages that link back to affiliate wikis to allows users to visit and experience the wider wiki network.
- Combine OverWiki
- The Doom Wiki
- Halopedia
- JoJo's Bizarre Encyclopedia
- StrategyWiki
- Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages
Gaming Wiki Network
The wiki participates in the Gaming Wiki Network, or GWN, a network of independently-hosted wikis about video game franchises. It is currently the largest wiki to join the network.
