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RainerPrem at 17:24, 31 July 2019

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RainerPrem at 12:59, 28 September 2012

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2012-08-12T09:57:52Z

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RainerPrem at 15:21, 8 August 2012

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 | Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
-If you have questions, write a mail to [mailto:1632wiki@1632wiki.de 1632wiki].
+If you have questions, write a mail to [mailto:1632wiki@prem.de 1632wiki].
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 ! style="background-color:steelblue; color:white; font-size:125%" | The Wiki
 |-
-| This wiki is dedicated to developments in the fictional world of the books called '''"The 1632 Series"''' (also known as the '''''1632-verse''''' or '''''Ring of Fire''''' series), an alternate history book series created by [[Eric Flint]] and published by [[http://www.baen.com| Baen Books]].
+| This wiki is dedicated to developments in the fictional world of the books called '''"The 1632 Series"''' (also known as the '''''1632-verse''''' or '''''Ring of Fire''''' series), an alternate history book series created by [[Eric Flint]] and published by [http://www.baen.com Baen Books].
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 ! style="background-color:steelblue; color:white" | Why is a registration necessary?

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 | style="font-size:125%" | '''You need only a user name and a password, nothing else.'''
 |-
-|If you a registered member in [http://bar.baen.com Baen Bar], you might use the same user name as in, so your fellow barflies can identify you easier.
+|If you a registered member in [http://bar.baen.com Baen Bar], you might use the same user name here, so your fellow barflies can identify you easier.
 |-
 ! style="background-color:steelblue; color:white" | Do you want to write an article?

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 * If you think there should be an article about <insert your private pet topic here>, go ahead. Enter the title in the search box, click on "Go" and then click on "create new page".
-'''BUT''', before you proceed, {{Mediawiki:Sitenotice}}
+'''BUT''', before you proceed, '''Please look into''' [[Note to potential authors]] '''for more information.'''
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 | style="font-size:125%" | '''You need only a user name and a password, nothing else.'''
 |-
-|If you a registered member in [http://bar.baen.com| Baen Bar], you might use the same user name as in, so your fellow barflies can identify you easier.
+|If you a registered member in [http://bar.baen.com Baen Bar], you might use the same user name as in, so your fellow barflies can identify you easier.
 |-
 ! style="background-color:steelblue; color:white" | Do you want to write an article?

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 | In April of the year 2000, a six-mile sphere centered on the small fictional town of [[Grantville]], West Virginia was sent to the past in central Germany in the year 1631, during the [[Thirty Years' War]]. The inhabitants of Grantville decided to start the American revolution early; the nobility of Europe were not amused.
-This novel, called 1632, created a collective collaborative effort, a shared universe, where everyone was invited to participate. Since its inception in 1999, the series spawned 12 published novels & 8 published anthologies so far, counting in more than 6.5 Million words in total. Apart from that, there is a bi-monthly electronic magazine, the [http://www.grantvillegazette.com| Grantville Gazette], which publishes stories written by fans and set on the 1632-verse.
+This novel, called [[1632 (The Book)|1632]], created a collective collaborative effort, a shared universe, where everyone was invited to participate. Since its inception in 1999, the series spawned 12 published novels & 8 published anthologies so far, counting in more than 6.5 Million words in total. Apart from that, there is a bi-monthly electronic magazine, the [http://www.grantvillegazette.com Grantville Gazette], which publishes stories written by fans and set on the [[1632 (The Series)|1632-verse]].
 |-
 ! style="background-color:steelblue; color:white" | New to the Series?
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 | '''Does the premise of the series intrigue you?  Do you want to learn more?'''
-Why don't you read the first book for FREE? Just follow [http://www.baenebooks.com/10.1125/Baen/0671578499/0671578499.htm?blurb| this link].
+Why don't you read the first book for FREE? Just follow [http://www.baenebooks.com/10.1125/Baen/0671578499/0671578499.htm?blurb this link].
 More free stuff can be found [http://baencd.thefifthimperium.com/23-TheEasternFrontCD/1635TheEasternFrontCD/ here].
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 | There are a few good places to look for additional info:
-* There is the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1632_series| relevant article] in Wikipedia.
+* There is the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1632_series relevant article] in Wikipedia.
 * The official 1632 fan site at http://www.1632.org is full with information.
-* The [http://bar.baen.com| Baen Bar] has three active forums discussing the 1632-verse. (Registration is needed)
+* The [http://bar.baen.com Baen Bar] has three active forums discussing the 1632-verse. (Registration is needed)
 '''OR'''

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-! style="background-color:steelblue; color:white; font-size:120%" | The Subject
+! style="background-color:steelblue; color:white; font-size:125%" | The Subject
 |-
 | In April of the year 2000, a six-mile sphere centered on the small fictional town of [[Grantville]], West Virginia was sent to the past in central Germany in the year 1631, during the [[Thirty Years' War]]. The inhabitants of Grantville decided to start the American revolution early; the nobility of Europe were not amused.
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+|
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-! style="background-color:steelblue; color:white; font-size:120%" | The Wiki
+! style="background-color:steelblue; color:white; font-size:125%" | The Wiki
 |-
 | This wiki is dedicated to developments in the fictional world of the books called '''"The 1632 Series"''' (also known as the '''''1632-verse''''' or '''''Ring of Fire''''' series), an alternate history book series created by [[Eric Flint]] and published by [[http://www.baen.com| Baen Books]].
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 Unless explicitly marked as historical, all the information in this wiki is fictional and ''ONLY APPLICABLE'' within the 1632-verse.
-So to not puzzle the normal Internet user, the information mustn't show up in normal search engines. For that reason, this wiki requires you to create an account. You need only a user name and a password, nothing else. If you a registered member in [http://bar.baen.com| Baen Bar], you might use the same user name as in, so your fellow barflies can identify you easier.
+So to not puzzle the normal Internet user, the information mustn't show up in normal search engines. For that reason, this wiki requires you to create an account.
 |-
 ! style="background-color:steelblue; color:white" | Do you want to write an article?
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-! align="left" style="background-color:steelblue; color:white; font-size:120%" | Getting Help
+! align="left" style="background-color:steelblue; color:white; font-size:125%" | Getting Help
 |-
 | Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.

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 {{Navigation}}
 =Welcome to the 1632-Wiki=
-This wiki is dedicated to developments in the fictional world of the books called '''"The 1632 Series"''' (also known as the '''''1632-verse''''' or '''''Ring of Fire''''' series), an alternate history book series created by [[Eric Flint]] and published by [[http://www.baen.com| Baen Books]].
+{| cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" style="background-color:ivory"
+|  valign="top" |
-In April of the year 2000, a six-mile sphere centered on the small fictional town of [[Grantville]], West Virginia was sent to the past in central Germany in the year 1631, during the [[Thirty Years' War]]. The inhabitants of Grantville decided to start the American revolution early; the nobility of Europe were not amused.
+{| cellpadding="5"
 This novel, called 1632, created a collective collaborative effort, a shared universe, where everyone was invited to participate. Since its inception in 1999, the series spawned 12 published novels & 8 published anthologies so far, counting in more than 6.5 Million words in total. Apart from that, there is a bi-monthly electronic magazine, the [http://www.grantvillegazette.com| Grantville Gazette], which publishes stories written by fans and set on the 1632-verse.
+|-
-==New to the Series?==
+! style="background-color:steelblue; color:white" | New to the Series?
+|-
-'''Does the premise of the series intrigue you?  Do you want to learn more?'''
+| '''Does the premise of the series intrigue you?  Do you want to learn more?'''
 Why don't you read the first of the book for FREE? Just follow [http://www.baenebooks.com/10.1125/Baen/0671578499/0671578499.htm?blurb| this link].
 More free stuff can be found [http://baencd.thefifthimperium.com/23-TheEasternFrontCD/1635TheEasternFrontCD/ here].
+|-
-==Want more info?==
+! style="background-color:steelblue; color:white" | Want more info?
+|-
-There are a few good places to look for additional info:
+| There are a few good places to look for additional info:
 * There is the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1632_series| relevant article] in Wikipedia.
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 You can join us here, by registering and participating on the 1632wiki.
+|}
-'''Why registration is needed?'''
+{| cellpadding="5"
-The 1632 series is an alternative history series. That means that the information provided is a mixture of historical and fictional facts.
+! style="background-color:steelblue; color:white; font-size:120%" | The Wiki
 Unless explicitly marked as historical, all the information in this wiki is fictional and ''ONLY APPLICABLE'' within the 1632-verse.
 So to not puzzle the normal Internet user, the information mustn't show up in normal search engines. For that reason, this wiki requires you to create an account. You need only a user name and a password, nothing else. If you a registered member in [http://bar.baen.com| Baen Bar], you might use the same user name as in, so your fellow barflies can identify you easier.
-==Potential Wiki Authors?==
+While only developments described in the ''novels'', the ''anthologies'' and in the ''Grantville Gazette'' are considered canonical, this wiki is targeted to be a fast reference for authors and readers. If you discover any differences between facts in this wiki or in one of the aforementioned publications, the latter ones are always considered the '''''Ultimate Truth (TM)'''''. Go ahead and change the wiki article; add a reference to the publication.
 You can either
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 '''BUT''', before you proceed, {{Mediawiki:Sitenotice}}
-==Rules==
+If you have questions, write a mail to [mailto:1632wiki@1632wiki.de 1632wiki].
+|-
-* The normal wiki rules apply.
+|}
+|-
-== Getting Help ==
+|}
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