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This article is to be used when an inactive runner is being retired so that a new runner can use the same name. | <big><big>This article is to be used when an inactive runner is being retired so that a new runner can use the same name.</big></big> | ||
= Instructions = | = Instructions = | ||
==Step 1: Confirm inactivity == | ==Step 1: Confirm inactivity == | ||
Confirm that the existing character '''Runner''' is inactive, by whatever standards of inactivity are currently in place. | Confirm that the existing character '''''Runner''''' is inactive, by whatever standards of inactivity are currently in place. | ||
==Step 2: Move old character run history == | |||
Go through old runner run history and notate all of the runs. Change runner name in each run to new name. | |||
==Step 3: Move Page== | |||
Using the "Move" function on '''''Runner''''' 's wiki page, create a new page with the title of '''''Runner_(PlayerName)'''''; unselect "Leave a redirect behind." | |||
===Note: In the below image, the runner name "Shade" is used as an example. === | |||
===[[File:Move Page Example.jpg]]=== | |||
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< | ==Step 4: Recreate '''''Runner''''' and add redirect box== | ||
==Step | Recreate the '''''Runner''''' page. Then at the top of '''''Runner''''' add <pre>{{Roundbox|''RunnerName directs here. If you are looking for the retired [[RunnerName_(PlayerName)|RunnerName as played by Playername]], click here.''}}</pre>. | ||
Let requesting player know that '''Runner''' page is now available for their use! | |||
==Step 5: Communicate with requesting player == | |||
Let requesting player know that '''''Runner''''' page is now available for their use! | |||
Latest revision as of 19:48, 8 March 2026
This article is to be used when an inactive runner is being retired so that a new runner can use the same name.
Instructions
Step 1: Confirm inactivity
Confirm that the existing character Runner is inactive, by whatever standards of inactivity are currently in place.
Step 2: Move old character run history
Go through old runner run history and notate all of the runs. Change runner name in each run to new name.
Step 3: Move Page
Using the "Move" function on Runner 's wiki page, create a new page with the title of Runner_(PlayerName); unselect "Leave a redirect behind."
Note: In the below image, the runner name "Shade" is used as an example.
Step 4: Recreate Runner and add redirect box
Recreate the Runner page. Then at the top of Runner add
{{Roundbox|''RunnerName directs here. If you are looking for the retired [[RunnerName_(PlayerName)|RunnerName as played by Playername]], click here.''}}.
Step 5: Communicate with requesting player
Let requesting player know that Runner page is now available for their use!