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== Basics ==
== Basics ==
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! colspan="2" style="text-align: left;" | What is Forklift Certified Video Games?
! colspan="2" style="text-align: left;" | What is Forklift Certified Video Games?
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| Forklift Certified Video Games (FCVG) is a free and open collaborative encyclopedia with an aim to list all video games that features forklifts, along with details about each individual forklift. This includes drivable forklifts, non-drivable forklifts and also forklift mods if available. Keep in mind that tractors and skidloaders with fork attachments are not defined as forklifts and therefore not part of FCVG.
| Forklift Certified Video Games (FCVG) is a free and open collaborative encyclopedia with an aim to list all video games that features forklifts, and anything related to digital forklifting. This includes drivable forklifts, non-drivable forklifts, NPC-driven forklifts, forklift missions, forklift items, forklift mods, forklift achievements, and of course forklift memes.
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! colspan="2" style="text-align: left;" | Where can I find more information and help?
! colspan="2" style="text-align: left;" | Where can I find more information and help?
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| For a list of articles containing help and information about the site you can visit the [https://certified.wiki/Category:Help Help category].
| For a list of articles containing help and information about the site you can visit the ''[[:Category:Help|Help category]]''.


To learn about wikis and how to work with them, you can check out the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki Help pages].
To learn about wikis and how to work with them, you can check out the ''[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki Help pages]''.


The free-to-read book [https://workingwithmediawiki.com/book/ Working With MediaWiki] is also a great resource for learning about MediaWiki.
The free-to-read book ''[https://workingwithmediawiki.com/book/ Working With MediaWiki]'' is also a great resource for learning about MediaWiki.
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== Contributing ==
== Contributing ==
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! colspan="2" style="text-align: left;" | How do I contribute to the wiki?
! colspan="2" style="text-align: left;" | How do I contribute to the wiki?
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| The ''[[Help:User_Guide|User Guide]]'' will take you through the most common [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Wikitext Wikitext code] to use, and the standards for creating pages at FCVG.
| Creating pages on FCVG is very easy and can be summarized in three steps:
# Click the '''Create a Page''' button on the main page and you will be taken to choose what kind of page you want to create.
# After entering the name of your page in one of the fields and clicking '''Create [page type]''' you are taken directly to the appropriate form.
# Simply fill in the form fields and click '''Save page''' to create your new page.
The ''[[Help:User_Guide|User Guide]]'' will take you through the most common ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Wikitext Wikitext code]'' to use, and the standards for creating pages at FCVG. Please follow the ''[[Help:Rules|Rules]]'' while contributing.
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! colspan="2" style="text-align: left;" | Who can contribute to the wiki?
! colspan="2" style="text-align: left;" | Who can contribute to the wiki?
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| Anyone! We only require that you register your own user and confirm your e-mail address. After that you can create and edit your version of as many pages as you like. If a moderator approves your edits they will be published and made available for other readers.
| Anyone! We only require that you register your own user and confirm your e-mail address. After that you can create and edit as many pages as you like. If a moderator approves your edits they will be published and made available for other readers. Trusted contributors in the '''editor''' group will have their content automatically approved, in addition to not having to fill out captchas when creating.
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! colspan="2" style="text-align: left;" | Why should I contribute to the wiki?
! colspan="2" style="text-align: left;" | Why should I contribute to the wiki?
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| That's up to you to decide. As the creators of the site we do it for passion for video games as well as forklifts, and also to deepen our knowledge in each of the fields. It is also a great way to meet other people sharing this passion.
| That's up to you to decide. As creators of the site we do it for our burning passion for video games as well as forklifts, and also to deepen our knowledge in each of these fields. An added bonus is that you will be able to meet other people sharing this passion.
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== User profile ==
== User profile ==
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! colspan="2" style="text-align: left;" | How do I edit my user settings?
! colspan="2" style="text-align: left;" | How do I edit my user settings?
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! colspan="2" style="text-align: left;" | What are user points and user titles?
! colspan="2" style="text-align: left;" | What are user points and user titles?
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| User points are given when a user makes a contribution to the site. When a user reaches a certain set of points they are awarded a new title, which will be displayed next to their username within the profile page. For details on actions leading to points and all the available titles follow [[Help:User_levels|this link.]]
| User points are given when a user makes a contribution to the site. When a user reaches a certain set of points they are awarded a new title, which will be displayed next to their username within the profile page. For details on actions leading to points and all the available titles follow ''[[Help:User_Levels|this link]]''.
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! colspan="2" style="text-align: left;" | Are there any other benefits to having a user profile?
! colspan="2" style="text-align: left;" | Are there any other benefits to having a user profile?
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| Yes! When you make contributions to the site through your user you will have your avatar and username displayed at the bottom of the pages you edit. You are also able to vote and post comments on pages as well as write board messages to other user profiles.
| Yes! Here is a small breakdown of the benefits:
* Your avatar and username will be displayed at the bottom of the pages you edit.
* You will have your own category displaying all the pages you have created.
* You can vote and post comments on pages.
* You are able to add friends or foes.
* You can post board messages and send gifts to other users.
* Your username and avatar is displayed when posting to the ''[[Special:WikiForum|Forums]]''.
So don't hesitate, start contributing today!
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[[Category:Help]]
[[Category:Help]]

Latest revision as of 11:58, 9 May 2026

Basics

What is Forklift Certified Video Games?
Forklift Certified Video Games (FCVG) is a free and open collaborative encyclopedia with an aim to list all video games that features forklifts, and anything related to digital forklifting. This includes drivable forklifts, non-drivable forklifts, NPC-driven forklifts, forklift missions, forklift items, forklift mods, forklift achievements, and of course forklift memes.
Where can I find more information and help?
For a list of articles containing help and information about the site you can visit the Help category.

To learn about wikis and how to work with them, you can check out the MediaWiki Help pages.

The free-to-read book Working With MediaWiki is also a great resource for learning about MediaWiki.

Contributing

How do I contribute to the wiki?
Creating pages on FCVG is very easy and can be summarized in three steps:
  1. Click the Create a Page button on the main page and you will be taken to choose what kind of page you want to create.
  2. After entering the name of your page in one of the fields and clicking Create [page type] you are taken directly to the appropriate form.
  3. Simply fill in the form fields and click Save page to create your new page.

The User Guide will take you through the most common Wikitext code to use, and the standards for creating pages at FCVG. Please follow the Rules while contributing.

Who can contribute to the wiki?
Anyone! We only require that you register your own user and confirm your e-mail address. After that you can create and edit as many pages as you like. If a moderator approves your edits they will be published and made available for other readers. Trusted contributors in the editor group will have their content automatically approved, in addition to not having to fill out captchas when creating.
Why should I contribute to the wiki?
That's up to you to decide. As creators of the site we do it for our burning passion for video games as well as forklifts, and also to deepen our knowledge in each of these fields. An added bonus is that you will be able to meet other people sharing this passion.

User profile

How do I edit my user settings?
To change the preferences of your user, click the link in the upper right corner of the page or follow this link (must be logged in).
What are user points and user titles?
User points are given when a user makes a contribution to the site. When a user reaches a certain set of points they are awarded a new title, which will be displayed next to their username within the profile page. For details on actions leading to points and all the available titles follow this link.
Are there any other benefits to having a user profile?
Yes! Here is a small breakdown of the benefits:
  • Your avatar and username will be displayed at the bottom of the pages you edit.
  • You will have your own category displaying all the pages you have created.
  • You can vote and post comments on pages.
  • You are able to add friends or foes.
  • You can post board messages and send gifts to other users.
  • Your username and avatar is displayed when posting to the Forums.

So don't hesitate, start contributing today!

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