Manual of Style

## Rules

1. You must be 13 or over to join this wiki. (I’m a little slack on this one, cause if you’re under 13, then you use your parent’s email, and if you use your parent’s email you have their consent, so...)
2. Please keep the content at or under a rating of PG-13. Categories will be made to be added by me to all stories depending on where they fall, leave a comment if you disagree with what I choose.
3. Do not spam creating pages, commenting (on a wall or page), or otherwise.
4. Do not personally attack people on this wiki. Save it for somewhere else, because we do not tolerate that.
5. If someone mentions that they want to make an OC but haven't created a page yet, that is not your place to jump in and make a page for them. Regardless of whether or not you were trying to steal their character and instead just wanted to help, it could look like you are bypassing the global rule of OC=Do Not Steal.
6. OT discussions must be kept on blog posts and message walls to limit clutter in the Discussions area.
7. If you violate any of these rules, you will get a warning the first time, a temporary block the second for as long as I feel fitting, and a permanent ban the third (just a base; this may not apply to all cases). I don't want to have to do any of these, so please just follow the rules.
8. If you want to be admin, then prove yourself to be a worthy member of our community first. I don't want a bunch of admin who say they're going to help and then violate the rules above.
	* If you're looking to become an admin, then take a peek at this discussions post and see if you qualify.
9. Admin's word is law! There are some things that aren't listed here, but you still may not do them. If an admin tells you to stop doing something, you obey or get a warning. Aspen will be a bit strict on this rule more than any.
10. Have a nice time here!

## Help

### **Templates**

Templates are generally easiest to add in visual mode. Click the "Insert" button, and select "Template". Then you search for the template you want to use, which must be pre-created. Making a template is easy, you just create a page starting with "Template:". For example, I would put "Template:BlueRaptor 01's Friend Badge!"

#### **Infoboxes**

Infoboxes are slightly different, you needing to click the "Infobox" button after hitting "Insert". You then select the infobox you need, and fill in the following areas. Unlike other templates, you aren't allowed to create your own infobox template, but if you need one we don't have, or you want to request new sections to ones we already have, contact an admin on their message wall.

### **Images**

Images should have actual names, so instead of "639UIO072-582F-4343-8844-2BB0EDD.png", you upload the image as "Cyan.png". You then add it to your page in source mode using "[[File:Cyan.png]]", and add it to infoboxes with "Cyan.png"

### **Adding Categories**

Categories are groups you add to a page to say what type of page it is. These are some of the categories that are on this wiki, and how to add them.

#### **Your Own Categories**

Make sure you add the category <insert name here>
's Contributions to all your pages!

#### **Generations**

Generations are a kind of confusing thing in most cases. To make it a bit simpler, generations are given based on when a pup or their sibling goes to the academy. To make it more clear, an example: Whiz and my OC, Ginger, are gen 1. They go to the academy at the same time as the official pups (which Whiz is one of). Whiz's cousin (another OC of mine), Rose, is gen 2 because she goes to the academy after they graduate. Finally, Ginger and Whiz's pups are gen 3 because Comet goes to the academy after Rose. Gen 3 pups will not have descendants on this wiki for the sake of no confusion, and any dog from before the original three joins will be considered gen 0. This applies to cats, too.

Humans are a bit more confusing, though. 1 dog year at Pup Academy lasts somewhere from 1-2 human quarters, and each dog will tend to stay for 4 dog years, so there's only 1-2 years for each dog generation. If there are only 3 dog generations, then 6 years is the max time span for fics taking place after Spark attends. By the time a dog graduates it qualifies as fully grown, but 6 years isn't enough for a human to. Simply, descendants of human OCs cannot have a generation. Anyone from 8-16 at the premiere is gen 1, anyone older is gen 0.
As for adding generations to fanfics, add it based on who is in school when that is taking place. Is it Whiz and Ginger? Gen 1. Rose? Gen 2. Whiz and Ginger's pups? Gen 3. Any time before that? Gen 0.

### **Fanfictions**

Many people have a main fanfic page. Add the category Fanfiction to it to show what it is. (do this to episode pages too)

#### **OCs**

OC pages can have a LOT of different categories. Make sure you immediately put the category Characters, though it will already come with this if you add a character infobox. Add the species (Dogs and Wolfdogs, Humans, Cats, and if you have a different one come speak to me). Then add the gender (Males Females Non-Binary). Finally, if they go to the academy, or even used to, add Student/Alumni. There are more though, so look at other character pages for help

#### **Fanart**

For your fanart gallery, add the category Fanart and call it a day.

#### **Fanfic Episodes or Chapters**

If your page is an episode or chapter of your main fic, add the category Episodes.

#### **Groups, Packs, and Ship pages**

These are pages with multiple dog's info on them. Only add a gender all the dogs on that page are the same one, and make sure to add the Group/Pack category to all. The Ships category should also be included in ship pages.

### **Fanart**

Yes, pages for fanart are allowed on this wiki! But there is a specific way you have to do it. Make a new page. It must be called User:<insert name here>/Gallery. Then, add pictures of all the fanart you've made. Then you're done!
As for featuring fanart in your other pages, go for it! Perfectly fine!
DISCLAIMER: For your gallery, it must be only your fanart. For featuring in other pages, you can only use other people's if you site the original source and have their permission.
Hoped this helped!

### **Making Characters**

Hey! You! You've decided to make a Pup Academy OC; what next? This page is to help you develop your character to it's fullest potential. For some amazing examples, the paw patrol fanon wiki has lots of characters, and lots of info. I recommend checking it out!

#### **Name**

Well, obviously you need a name. It helps to name it for it's personality and/or appearance. You can also name it after your own pet or even look up names if it helps you.

#### **Gender**

If you're stuck with this, then just flip a coin. Remember, many names are gender-specific, so figure this out first. GENDERFLUID AND NON-BINARY OCS ARE ALLOWED.

#### **Age**

This might not seem necessary, but a rough age is essential to fully understanding your character. And not getting mixed up. It can be rough (10 years, 6 months, etc.) but it is encouraged to have one.

#### **Species**

Usually, with Pup Academy, the only OCs you see are dogs. However, there are many more options: cats, humans, wolves, or even skunks! You probably need a breed to go with dogs and cats too, unless it doesn't have a known one. Street animals and rescues are good candidates for being mixes. If you do choose a breed, however, make sure you are educated enough to make proper judgements on the purebred markings, size, and weight. NOTE: There will not be categories for specific breeds of dogs and cats, so please do not add any.

#### **Role**

This is basically their occupation. Is your OC a pet who enjoys the cozy life of having a human? Or a stray that shivers in the bitter cold, too stuck-up to realize they need help. Or maybe a human that accidentally got into the academy and was given to opportunity to become an HOC? The student who keeps trying to pull up their grades, only to fail the next pop quiz? There are many roads to take, and they all will influence how your character's story plays out.

#### **Appearance**

Obviously, your OC needs to have a look. This ties in a lot with species, so make sure you know what you are talking about. OCs are never required to have realistic colors/patterns unless you choose a real breed to base it off of entirely. Use pictures! It really helps! You will not be shamed for using Google images, but we encourage you drawing a template for them.

#### **Personality**

One of the most important elements is the personality of your character. It determines how they act throughout your entire fanfic (if you have one). Try not to make a Mary Sue; give them as many flaws that work, if you need to. Clumsy doesn't really count.

#### **Backround/History**

This is never required. Technically, only the name is required, but this is double not required. If you want your OC to be shrouded in mystery, do that! If you want to make it up as you write your story, do that too! However, making a history can help explain some of it's actions; why is it so cold? why does it talk back? why does it tear up whenever someone mentions their father? History can help make your character more understandable.

#### **Other**

Have anything else? Add that too! We want to know everything you can tell us!

### **Writing a Fanfic**

Okay, you found this wiki. You are excited, hopefully, because you found a lace entirely dedicated to Pup Academy fanfictions! If you just wanted to look around, maybe read a bit, this page isn't really the place for you. If you want to write, on the other hand, you've come to the right place! These are all sorts of ideas and tips to help you get started! Make sure to follow the rules.

#### **Crackfic**

Ah, yes; the crackfic. Either you love them or you hate them. Either way, totally allowed on this wiki!

#### **Alternate Reality/Fix-it-Fic**

Want to reimagine the first season (or the second, once it's come out)? Do so! You can change/keep whatever you'd please! There are never too many plot holes to be filled!

#### **New Characters**

Many people choose to do this because of how fun it is. Adding new characters is a great way to put your mark on a fanfic. It also makes potential scenes much easier to play out, based on the new personalities you add to the mix.

#### **Inflating Old Characters**

There are many side characters in Pup Academy that people want more info on. Even under-appreciated mains/secondary mains. This is your chance! Write a fanfic all about them; if there's enough room, it could even seem like the character is an OC!

#### **Spinoff**

Despite having a fairly limited plot, there could be quite a lot of ways to expand on the Pup Academy universe without directly concerning the academy. For example, I'm thinking of making a fanfic about Kitten Academy once I finish the one I'm writing. Wolfhead Elementary could also work. Or anything. Lots of other things.

#### **Sequel**

You just keep wanting more, don't you? There are many ways to go. Only requirements? 1) It takes place in the same universe 2) It takes place after at least one of the seasons. Go wild! This could include almost anything above.

#### **Prequel**

Like the last one, but it takes place before all of the seasons. This is a great opportunity to explain how the academy worked before Spark, Corazon, and Whiz.

#### **Crossover**

You always end up wondering, "what if (insert character from Pup Academy) met (insert character not from Pup Academy)". Now they can! Mush them together in the crock-pot that is crossovers and have fun!

#### **Fanfic of a Fanfic**

Okay, so imagine: you're looking around. You find an amazing fanfiction. You like it SO MUCH, you want to make a fanfic OF IT. Yeah, that's allowed! Provide a link to where you first saw the fanfic and confirm that you have the person's permission. Then write away! This also falls into the category of "reimagining an OC", where you only take a character and put your own spin on it. BOTH REQUIRE THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR'S/ARTIST'S PERMISSION.

## Are you still confused?

Still confuzzled? Don't worry, just ask on an admin on their message wall, and they'll get back to you as soon as possible.