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The '''Independent Fallout Wiki''' is a wiki dedicated to documenting all aspects of the ''{{tag|Fallout}}'' series of video games. In addition to regular content pages, the wiki offers community content pages, which are host to {{tag|fan fiction}}, fan art, 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. | The '''Independent Fallout Wiki''' is a wiki dedicated to documenting all aspects of the ''{{tag|Fallout}}'' series of video games. In addition to regular content pages, the wiki offers community content pages, which are host to {{tag|fan fiction}}, fan art, 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 {{tag|fork}}ed | The wiki {{tag|fork}}ed [[Nukapedia]], when [[:Category:Wikia|FANDOM]] decided to temporarily ban two of the Nukapedia administrators without warning in April 2022, for reasons that some in the community considered unjust and unprecedented at the time. Soon after, multiple [[editor]]s started to discuss {{tag|Ex-Wikia|leaving the platform}}. Several options were considered, including moving to another third-party-host such as [[:Category:Miraheze|Miraheze]], but ultimately it was decided to go fully {{tag|independent}}. On April 7, 2022, the Discord, then called "Project Shmodex", was created. On April 8, {{tag|Founded in 2022|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". | ||
On October 23, 2022, the wiki officially entered early access, opening registration to new users. The wiki 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. | |||
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 [[:Category:LGBT|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 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 [[:Category:LGBT|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 {{tag|MediaWiki}} wiki engine together with {{tag|Semantic MediaWiki}}. | The wiki runs on the {{tag|MediaWiki}} wiki engine together with {{tag|Semantic MediaWiki}}. It contains no advertising and is not-for-profit. | ||
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The Independent Fallout Wiki is a wiki dedicated to documenting all aspects of the Fallout series of video games. In addition to regular content pages, the wiki offers community content pages, which are host to fan fiction, fan art, 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 Nukapedia, when FANDOM decided to temporarily ban two of the Nukapedia administrators without warning in April 2022, for reasons that some in the community considered unjust and unprecedented at the time. Soon after, multiple editors started to discuss leaving the platform. 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".
On October 23, 2022, the wiki officially entered early access, opening registration to new users. The wiki 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 together with Semantic MediaWiki. It contains no advertising and is not-for-profit.
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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.
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.
