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What is a Manual of Style?

As the DragonVale Wiki grows, there are more and more pages being created, and pages do not always follow the same format.

This manual of style has been created to help avoid this, and includes everything which is added to a page, from naming new files, to the order images in a gallery, and how to add notes.

Having the pages as consistent in format as possible will help keep the pages on DragonVale Wiki uniform and appear more professional.

Style and formatting should be consistent within an article. While more than one style is acceptable, editors should not change an article from one style to another without a good reason. Edit wars over differences in styles is unacceptable on this wiki.

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Working on an article does not entitle you to "own" the article. Dragonvale Wiki's pages are public property and everyone is allowed to edit it in an attempt to make it better or more accurate.

Always consult with the DragonVale community through Forums before making major edits (i.e. re-formatting page design, inserting templates, etc.) to any of the main DragonVale Wiki pages. This is to ensure that the page's content remains streamlined with the rest of the Wiki's content, and maintains the goal that the wiki remains functional and user-friendly for all DragonVale Wiki users.


To me, style is consistency.
  — ~ Adam Ant 



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Table of Contents
File Naming
System
Dragonbox Breeding/
Obtaining
Earning Rates Automated
Names
Gallery Release
History
Notes Possible
References
Edit


File Naming System

When a new dragon is released, there is a specific way of naming it.

The standard file naming system is:

  1. (Dragon Name)Dragon(Age).png

There are no spaces, the first letter in the dragon's name is capital, the first letter in the word "dragon" is capital, and the first letter in the age is capital.

The "age" will either be "egg", "baby", "juvenile", "adult", or "elder".

For example, let us suppose DECA Games releases a "Rock Dragon". The files would be named as follow:

Example
RockDragonElder.png
RockDragonAdult.png
RockDragonJuvenile.png
RockDragonBaby.png
RockDragonEgg.png

Update Note: The only permitted file type of the following images is ".png".

Update Note: Please refer the Edit section for more information regarding the file naming system.


Dragonbox

The Dragonbox template uses a complex formula to fill in most of the information for a dragon with the use of a single line of text on each dragon's individual article page. Information such as the dragon's description, the level it is available at, the buying and selling price, the dragon's element, and the dragon's breeding and incubation times are included in the Dragonbox.

The Master Dragon List template acts as a database to store of all the dragons information. All the information can be seen by going to "Edit" and scrolling down the list.

Important Links
Dragonbox Guide


Dragon Variable 1
Dragon Variable 2
Dragon Variable 3


Breeding/Obtaining

This section is right underneath the Dragonbox. It gives information about how players can obtain a specific dragon in ways other than purchasing (apart from the primary dragons) the dragon from the market. "Element A" will be the first element listed in the Dragonbox and "Element B" will be the second. "Element A Dragon" would be the basic dragon for "Element A" and "Element B Dragon" would be the basic dragon for "Element B".

For example, the Flower Dragon has its elements listed as Fire and Plant.
Element A = Fire
Element B = Plant
Element A Dragon = Fire Dragon
Element B Dragon = Plant Dragon



Primary Dragons

When (if) a basic dragon is released, the first section under the Dragonbox is titled:

==Obtaining==
The [[{{PAGENAME}}]] is the _____st/nd/rd/th primary [[Dragons|dragon]] in the game. It is [[Leveling Rewards#Start|available]] in the [[Market|market]] for {{coin}} (cost).

Alternatively, the [[{{PAGENAME}}]] can be [[Breeding|bred]] by selecting either a/an {{PAGENAME}} or a/an _____ Dragon to mate with a/an _____ Dragon/_____ Dragon, in either order, at the [[Breeding Cave]]/[[Epic Breeding Island]].

Example, Plant Dragon;

The Plant Dragon is the first primary dragon in the game. It is available in the market for Coin template 100.

Alternatively, the Plant Dragon can be bred by selecting either a Plant Dragon or a Metal Dragon to mate with an Ironwood Dragon/Malachite Dragon, in either order, at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.

The next sections are similar to the other dragons: Earning Rates -> Automated Names -> Gallery (if applicable) -> Notes -> Possible References.

Basic Hybrid Dragons

When (if) a basic hybrid dragon is released, the first section under the Dragonbox is titled:

==Breeding==
The [[{{PAGENAME}}]] can be [[Breeding|bred]] by using any two [[dragons]], in either order, containing the _____ and _____ [[elements]] at the [[Breeding Cave]]/[[Epic Breeding Island]].

Example, Flower Dragon;

The Flower Dragon can be bred by using any two dragons, in either order, containing the Fire and Plant elements at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.

The next sections are similar to the other dragons: Earning Rates -> Automated Names -> Gallery (if applicable) -> Notes -> Possible References.

Opposite Dragons

When (if) an opposite dragon is released, the first section under the Dragonbox is titled:

==Breeding==
The [[{{PAGENAME}}]] can be [[Breeding|bred]] by using two [[dragons]], in either order, that includes a/an _____ Dragon and any dragon that contains the _____ [[Elements|element]], at the [[Breeding Cave]]/[[Epic Breeding Island]].

Example, Blue Fire Dragon;

The Blue Fire Dragon can be bred by using two dragons, in either order, that includes a Fire Dragon and any dragon that contains the Cold element, at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.


==Breeding Opposites==
[[Breeding]] a/an [[Dragon A]] or a/an [[Dragon B]] with a/an [[Pagename's Opposite]] or a/an [[{{PAGENAME}}]] will only result in a [[Element A Dragon]] or [[Element B Dragon]].

[[{{PAGENAME}}]]''''s''' Opposite: [[Pagename's Opposite]]

Example, Blue Fire Dragon;

Breeding a Fire Dragon or a Cold Dragon with a Frostfire Dragon or a Blue Fire Dragon will only result in a Manual of Style or a Cold Dragon.

Blue Fire Dragon's Opposite: Frostfire Dragon

The next sections are similar to the other dragons: Earning Rates -> Automated Names -> Gallery (if applicable) -> Notes -> Possible References.

Epic Dragons

When (if) an epic dragon is released, the first section under the Dragonbox is titled:

==Breeding==
Update Note: Not all Epic Dragons have the same breeding rule. Some dragons require two specific elements, some may require one specific dragon, some may require multiple specific elements greater than two, some may require multiple elements greater than two and some may require two specific element with two other element. Please refer the table in Summary section for more information on the sentence structure.

Examples;

  1. The Moon Dragon can be bred by using any two dragons, in either order, containing the Cold and Lightning elements at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.
  2. The Ouroboros Dragon can be bred using two dragons, in either order, that include a Magnetic Dragon and any dragon that contains the Water element, at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.
  3. The Snowy Bronze Dragon can be bred by using any two dragons, in either order, containing the Air, Fire, and Cold elements at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.
  4. The Double Rainbow Dragon can be bred using any two dragons, in either order, that contain at least four different elements at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.
  5. The Dream Dragon can be bred by using any two dragons, in either order, containing the Light, Dark, and any two other elements at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.
The next sections are similar to the other dragons: Earning Rates -> Automated Names -> Gallery (if applicable) -> Notes -> Possible References.

Gemstone Dragons and Crystalline Dragons

When (if) a gemstone or a crystalline dragon is released, the first section under the Dragonbox is titled:

==Breeding==
The [[{{PAGENAME}}]] can be [[Breeding|bred]] using a/an _____ Dragon and a/an _____ Dragon, in either order, at the [[Breeding Cave]]/[[Epic Breeding Island]].

Update Note: This applies to all gemstone and crystalline dragons, except Ovalith Dragon.

Example, Jet Dragon;

The Jet Dragon can be bred using an Ash Dragon and a Frostfire Dragon, in either order, at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.

The next sections are similar to the other limited dragons: Earning Rates -> Automated Names -> Gallery (if applicable) -> Release History -> Notes -> Possible References.

Limited Hybrid Dragons

When (if) a limited hybrid dragon is released, the first section under the Dragonbox is titled:

==Breeding==
Update Note: Not all Limited Hybrid dragons have the same breeding rule. Some dragons require two specific elements, some may require one specific dragon, some may require two specific dragons, some may require multiple specific elements greater than two and some can be bred by using any two dragons. Please refer the table in Summary section for more information on the sentence structure.

Examples;

  1. The Ghost Dragon can be bred by using any two dragons, in either order, containing the Cold and Earth elements at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.


  1. The Love Dragon can be bred using two dragons, in either order, that include a Flower Dragon and any dragon that contains the Lightning element, at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.


  1. The Sakura Dragon can be bred using a Tree Dragon and a Flower Dragon, in either order, at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.


  1. The Cotton Dragon can be bred using any two dragons, in either order, containing the Plant, Fire , Earth, and Lightning elements, at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.


  1. The Motley Dragon can be bred by using any two different dragons, in either order, regardless of their elements, at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.

Update Note: Special case; Light Rift Dragon and Dark Rift Dragon.

The next sections are similar to the other limited dragons: Earning Rates -> Automated Names -> Gallery (if applicable) -> Release History -> Notes -> Possible References.


Epic Limited Dragons

When (if) an epic limited dragon is released, the first section under the Dragonbox is titled:

==Breeding==
Update Note: Not all Epic Limited dragons have the same breeding rule. Some dragons require two specific elements, some may require one specific dragon, some may require two specific dragons, some may require multiple specific elements greater than two and some may require multiple elements greater than two. Please refer the table above for more information on the sentence structure.

Examples;

  1. The Blue Moon Dragon can be bred by using any two dragons, in either order, containing the Cold and Lightning elements at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.


  1. The Celtic Dragon can only be bred using two dragons, in either order, that include a Storm Dragon and any dragon that contains the Plant element, at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.


  1. The Zombie Dragon can be bred using a Meteor Dragon and a Pollen Dragon, in either order, at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.


  1. The Autumn Dragon can be bred using any two dragons, in either order, containing Fire, Cold and Air elements, at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.


  1. The Leap Year Dragon can be bred using any two dragons, in either order, that contain at least four different elements at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.
The next sections are similar to the other epic limited dragons: Earning Rates -> Automated Names -> Gallery (if applicable) -> Release History -> Notes -> Possible References.

Galaxy Dragons

When (if) a galaxy dragon is released, the first section under the Dragonbox is titled:

==Breeding==
Update Note: Not all Galaxy Dragons may have the same breeding rule.

Examples;

  1. The Nebula Dragon can only be bred at the Cooperative Breeding Cave. The breeding pair of dragons must contain the Nebula Dragon and either a Galaxy Dragon or an Epic Dragon.


The next sections are similar to the other dragons: Earning Rates -> Automated Names -> Gallery (if applicable) -> Notes -> Possible References.

Legendary Dragons

When (if) a Legendary dragon is released, the first section under the Dragonbox is titled

==How to Acquire==
Update Note: Not all Legendary dragons may have the same acquiring method.

Example;

Kairos can only be acquired by summoning it. This can be accomplished by assembling three Artifacts to upgrade the Perch of Kairos. The three Artifacts are:

The Artifacts are built by collecting seven Time Fragments for each artifact, totalling 21 Time Fragments. These Time Fragments can be acquired through the Dragon Track, through sending dragons on quests, or purchased with gems. A complete set of 21 fragments would cost 2,700 gems.

The next sections are: Mechanics -> Automated Names -> Gallery (if applicable) -> Notes -> Possible References.

Breeding Statements Summary
Primary: "Alternatively, the [[{{PAGENAME}}]] can be [[Breeding|bred]] by selecting either a/an {{PAGENAME}} or a/an _____ Dragon to mate with a/an _____ Dragon/_____ Dragon, in either order, at the [[Breeding Cave]]/[[Epic Breeding Island]]."

Example:
Alternatively, the Plant Dragon can be bred by selecting either a Plant Dragon or a Metal Dragon to mate with an Ironwood Dragon/Malachite Dragon, in either order, at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.

Two specific elements required: "The [[{{PAGENAME}}]] can be [[Breeding|bred]] by using any two [[dragons]], in either order, containing the _____ and _____ [[elements]] at the [[Breeding Cave]]/[[Epic Breeding Island]]."

Example:
The Flower Dragon can be bred by using any two dragons, in either order, containing the Fire and Plant elements at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.

Opposites: "The [[{{PAGENAME}}]] can be [[Breeding|bred]] by using two [[dragons]], in either order, that includes a/an _____ Dragon and any dragon that contains the _____ [[Elements|element]], at the [[Breeding Cave]]/[[Epic Breeding Island]]."

Example:
The Blue Fire Dragon can be bred by using two dragons, in either order, that includes a Fire Dragon and any dragon that contains the Cold element, at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.

Two specific dragons required: "The [[{{PAGENAME}}]] can be [[Breeding|bred]] using a/an _____ Dragon and a/an _____ Dragon, in either order, at the [[Breeding Cave]]/[[Epic Breeding Island]]."

Example:
The Mistletoe Dragon can be bred using a Tree Dragon and a Lichen Dragon, in either order, at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.

One specific dragon required: "The [[{{PAGENAME}}]] can be [[Breeding|bred]] using two [[dragons]], in either order, that include a/an _____ Dragon and any dragon that contains the _____ [[Elements|element]], at the [[Breeding Cave]]/[[Epic Breeding Island]]."

Example:
The Rose Dragon can be bred using two dragons, in either order, that include a Flower Dragon and any dragon that contains the Air element, at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.

Multiple specific elements greater than two: "The [[{{PAGENAME}}]] can be [[Breeding|bred]] by using any two [[dragons]], in either order, containing the _____, _____, and _____ [[elements]], at the [[Breeding Cave]]/[[Epic Breeding Island]]."

Example:
The Snowy Bronze Dragon can be bred by using any two dragons, in either order, containing the Air, Fire, and Cold elements at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.

Multiple elements greater than two: "The [[{{PAGENAME}}]] can be [[Breeding|bred]] using any two [[dragons]], in either order, that contain at least _____ different [[elements]] at the [[Breeding Cave]]/[[Epic Breeding Island]]."

Example:
The Rainbow Dragon can be bred using any two dragons, in either order, that contain at least four different elements at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.

Any dragons: "The [[{{PAGENAME}}]] can be [[Breeding|bred]] by using any two different [[dragons]], in either order, regardless of their [[elements]], at the [[Breeding Cave]]/[[Epic Breeding Island]]."

Example:
The Motley Dragon can be bred by using any two different dragons, in either order, regardless of their elements, at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.

Two specific elements and any other element: "The [[{{PAGENAME}}]] can be [[Breeding|bred]] by using any two [[dragons]], in either order, containing the _______, _______, and any two other [[elements]] at the [[Breeding Cave]]/[[Epic Breeding Island]]."

Example:
The Dream Dragon can be bred by using any two dragons, in either order, containing the Light, Dark any two other elements at the Breeding Cave/Epic Breeding Island.

Galaxy Dragon: "The [[{{PAGENAME}}]] can only be [[Breeding|bred]] at the [[Cooperative Breeding Cave]]. The [[breeding]] pair of [[dragons]] must contain the [[{{PAGENAME}}]] and either a [[Galaxy Dragons|Galaxy Dragon]] or an [[Epic Dragons|Epic Dragon]]."

Example:
The Nebula Dragon can only be bred at the Cooperative Breeding Cave. The breeding pair of dragons must contain the Nebula Dragon and either a Galaxy Dragon or an Epic Dragon



Earning Rates

This section tells the user how much DragonCash or gems the dragon makes per unit of time at each level.

Update Note: Legendary dragons do not have any Earning Rates.


Primary

{{BaseIncomeRate/Basic}}


Example:

Earning Rates

Coin per minute:

Lvl. 1 Lvl. 2 Lvl. 3 Lvl. 4 Lvl. 5 Lvl. 6 Lvl. 7 Lvl. 8 Lvl. 9 Lvl. 10
- - - - - - - - - -
Lvl. 11 Lvl. 12 Lvl. 13 Lvl. 14 Lvl. 15 Lvl. 16 Lvl. 17 Lvl. 18 Lvl. 19 Lvl. 20
- - - - - - - - - -
Lvl. 21 - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - -

Dragon Earning Rates without boosts.

Boost Calculation Guide to use with the page linked above.

Hybrid/Opposite Dragons/Epic Dragons

{{CoinEarningRateTable|46|74|102|129|157|185|212|240|268|295|323|351|378|406|434|462|489|517|545|572}}


Update Note: Currently epic dragons can only be leveled up to Level 20. Epic dragons element do not have any boosts except for Monolith Boost.

Example:

DragonCash per minute without boosts:

Lvl. 1 Lvl. 2 Lvl. 3 Lvl. 4 Lvl. 5 Lvl. 6 Lvl. 7 Lvl. 8 Lvl. 9 Lvl. 10
46 74 102 129 157 185 212 240 268 295
Lvl. 11 Lvl. 12 Lvl. 13 Lvl. 14 Lvl. 15 Lvl. 16 Lvl. 17 Lvl. 18 Lvl. 19 Lvl. 20
323 351 378 406 434 462 489 517 545 572

Gemstone Dragons

{{BaseIncomeRate/Gemstone}}


Example, Aquamarine Dragon;

Earning Rates

Gem Earning Rates:

Lvls. 1-3 Lvls. 4-7 Lvls. 8-9 Lvl. 10
- - - -

Quarterly Gemstone Dragons

{{CrystallineEarningRateTable}}


Example, Amber Dragon;

Gem Earning Rates:

Lvls. 1-3 Lvls. 4-7 Lvls. 8-9 Lvl. 10
2/month 3/month 4/month 1/week


Automated Names

Automated Names are set by habitat. For example, Lapis Dragon would have gemstone names and Moonstruck Dragon would have moon names. Epic dragons that can live in two habitats, such as the Equinox Dragon, will have both epic habitat names. Assignment is a random choosing.

For more information about automated names for each element, please refer the Automated Names page. The names should be listed in alphabetical order and should also include the "General" names.

For any dragon set, just place {{Automated Names}} under the Earning Rates chart.

Update Note: The names in the template should be alphabetized.

{{AutomatedNames}}


Example, Template: Automated Names/Lapis Dragon;


  • Ava
  • Beam
  • Crystal
  • Esmerelda
  • Flash
  • Flicker
  • Gleam
  • Glimmer
  • Glint
  • Glitter
  • Glitzy
  • Kristelle
  • Precious
  • Princess
  • Prisma
  • Radiant
  • Ray
  • Rose
  • Shimmer
  • Shyne
  • Sparkle



Gallery

Update Note: Not every page will have a gallery.

A gallery is a way of portraying as many images as possible of the dragon that add value and ARE NOT in the Dragonbox. This means that there will be no Adult, Baby, Juvenile, Egg or Egg Pedestal pictures added!

Galleries should not include images such as "Rock Dragon flying", "Rock Dragon walking", "Rock Dragon swimming" etc. It should only include images such as:

  • Mystery Facebook Notification
  • Mystery Facebook Message
  • Facebook Notification (Limited Sale)
  • Facebook Message (Limited Sale)
  • Facebook Post
  • In-Game Notification
  • Limited Sale In-Game Notification
  • Reward Messages
  • Notifications
  • Limited Sale Notification
  • Last Call Facebook Notification
  • Last Call Facebook Message
  • Last Call In-Game Notifications
  • Last Call Notifications
  • Last Call Sale Notifications
  • Last Call Loading Screen Messages
  • Hatch Menu
  • Breeding Hint
  • Abnormal Glitches (such as the size glitch)
  • Anything else that is important to be noted (original art by users, panoramas, countdown timer expired early etc)

Each gallery must be set to a certain size and position for uniformity purposes.

{{DragonGallery}}


There is a certain order to follow - assuming one dragon (which is not the case at the moment) has every single of the following images - the gallery will follow this order:

  1. Facebook Notification
  2. Facebook Message
  3. In-Game Notifications
  4. Reward Messages
  5. Notifications
  6. Last Call Facebook Notification
  7. Last Call Facebook Message
  8. Last Call In-Game Notifications
  9. Last Call Notifications
  10. Last Call Loading Screen Messages
  11. Hatch Menu
  12. Goal
  13. Breeding Hint

Each image in a gallery should have a caption. All captions should be in the same format for on each individual dragon's page. If there is more than one dragon in a notification image, the caption should only name the dragon of the respective page.

Example:
RockDragonMysteryFacebookNotification2012.png|Rock Dragon Mystery Facebook Notification 2012
RockDragonMysteryFacebookMessage2012.png|Rock Dragon Mystery Facebook Message 2012
RockDragonFacebookNotification2012.png|Rock Dragon Facebook Notification 2012
RockDragonFacebookMessage2012.png|Rock Dragon Facebook Message 2012
RockDragonLimitedSaleInGameNotification2012.png|Rock Dragon Limited Sale In-Game Notification 2012
RockDragonInGameNotification2012.png|Rock Dragon In-Game Notification 2012
RockDragonRewardMessage.png|Rock Dragon Reward Message
RockDragonSaleNotification2012.png|Rock Dragon "Sale" Notification 2012
RockDragonNotification2012.png|Rock Dragon Notification 2012
RockDragonSaleNotificationLastCall2012.png|Rock Dragon "Sale" Notification: Last Call 2012
RockDragonFacebookNotificationLastCall2012.png|Rock Dragon Facebook Notification: Last Call 2012
RockDragonFacebookMessageLastCall2012.png|Rock Dragon Facebook Message: Last Call 2012
RockDragonInGameNotificationLastCall2012.png|Rock Dragon In-Game Notification: Last Call 2012
RockDragonNotificationLastCall2012.png|Rock Dragon Notification: Last Call 2012
RockDragonLoadingScreenMessageLastCall2012.png|Rock Dragon Loading Screen Message: Last Call 2012
RockDragonHatch.png|Rock Dragon Hatch Menu
RockDragonGoal.png|Rock Dragon Goal
RockDragonHint.png|Rock Dragon Breeding Hint

Update Note: Please do not include year if the dragon is not limited.

Update Note: A dragon may be released twice in one year if it is limited. In that case, include the month before the year.

Update Note: The filename does not necessarily have to be ".png". It could also be ".jpg" or ".jpeg".

Update Note: If the Facebook post is a video, please upload the whole image as (Dragon Name)DragonFacebookMessage.png/jpg.

An example of a gallery that does not contain all of the above images and is only for previewing;

==Gallery==


Release History

This only applies to limited dragons or event rewards.

This is a table that states which date a certain dragon is released or re-released into the game. It also states the date that the dragon was removed from the game. Event rewards state the event and the cost of the dragon during the event.


If the dragon has an affiliated decoration, the following code applies. An affiliated decoration is a decoration that either entered the market along with the dragon, left with the dragon, but ultimately, released for the same purpose.

{{ReleaseHistory|type=dragon
|MONTH DAY, YEAR|MONTH DAY, YEAR|EVENT|COST
|affilate=Bed of Roses
}}


Example, Love Dragon page:


Release History

Release​ Removal​
February 2, 2012​ February 22, 2012​
December 18, 2012​ January 14, 2013​

Some limited dragons may not have an affiliated decoration. Thus, the last part in the coding should be removed and the following code would apply.


{{ReleaseHistory|type=dragon
|MONTH DAY, YEAR|MONTH DAY, YEAR
}}

or

{{ReleaseHistory|type=dragon
|MONTH DAY, YEAR|MONTH DAY, YEAR
|affilate=None
}}


Example, Summer Dragon page:


Release History

Release​ Removal​
June 21, 2013​ September 22, 2013​
December 13, 2013​ January 13, 2014​


or


Release History

Release​ Removal​
June 21, 2013​ September 22, 2013​
December 13, 2013​ January 13, 2014​
Affiliated Decoration: None

Some dragons may have additional release history information. The dragon could have expired but can still be bred or/and the dragon could have different affiliated decorations during its availability in two different time. In such cases, an additional table should be added underneath the existing one and thus the following code applies.

Update Note: In some cases Type 2 coding may play a role where the dragon may not have an affiliated decoration.

{{ReleaseHistory|type=dragon
|MONTH DAY, YEAR|MONTH DAY, YEAR
|Notes=
*The [[{{PAGENAME}}]] expired from the [[Market|market]] on MONTH DAY, YEAR, but could be [[Breeding|bred]] until MONTH DATE, YEAR OR/AND
*The [[{{PAGENAME}}]] was affiliated with [[DECORATION NAME| <font color="darkblue">DECORATION NAME</font>]] during its availability in YEAR/MONTH.'''
}}


Example, Bouquet Dragon and Ghost Dragon pages:


Release History

Release​ Removal​
May 3, 2013​ May 16, 2013*​
Affiliated Decoration: Family Imprint

Additional Release History Information
*The Bouquet Dragon expired from the market on May 16, 2013, but could be bred until May 23, 2013.



Release History

Release​ Removal​
October 18, 2012​ November 5, 2012​
December 18, 2012​ January 14, 2013​
October 8, 2013​ November 4, 2013​
Affiliated Decorations: Tower Hollow, Jack-O-Lantern

Additional Release History Information
*The Ghost Dragon was affiliated with Tower Hollow during its availability in 2012.
  • The Ghost Dragon became affiliated with Jack-O-Lantern during its availability in 2013.


Notes

Notes provide a way to state interesting things about the dragon. There are many different notes that could be added to different dragons.

  • Include it as a first note if the dragon is limited and was released along side with another dragon or/and decoration in addition to it's affiliated decoration.
    • Format: In addition to its affiliated [[Decorations|decoration]], the [[{{PAGENAME}}]] was released along with the [[______ Dragon]], [[_______ Dragon]], the [[DECORATION NAME]], and the [[DECORATION NAME]].
  • If an affiliated decoration for the limited dragon was released earlier/later, the note should be included.
    • Format: The affiliated decoration, the [[{{PAGENAME}}]], was released ______ days earlier/later than the DRAGON's NAME.
  • For dragons that are not limited, a note on the date it was released should be included.
    • Format (if hidden dragon): The [[{{PAGENAME}}]] was introduced as a hidden dragon, along with the __________ on MONTH DAY, YEAR.
    • Format: The [[{{PAGENAME}}]] was released on MONTH DAY, YEAR, along with the [[Building]], [[Other Dragon]], and the [[Decoration]]. Double bullet point note could be added if the dragon was released on a special occasion related to it.
  • Changes in the description. If so, list the old description.
    • Format One: The [[{{PAGENAME]]'''s'''' description was changed shortly after release. The previous description was: "__________."
    • Format Two: On MONTH DAY, YEAR, the [[{{PAGENAME}}]]'''s'''' description was changed. The previous description was: "__________."
    • Format Three: On MONTH DAY, YEAR, the [[{{PAGENAME}}]]'''s'''' description was slightly changed. The first/last line of the previous description was: "__________."
  • Any changes such as selling price, experience, breeding and incubation times, dragon's name, egg design, level availability etc.
    • Format (Level Availability): Initially, the [[{{PAGENAME}}]] was available at [[Leveling Rewards#Level __|level __]] but the level availability was changed on MONTH DATE, YEAR, /an unknown date to [[Leveling Rewards#Level __|level __]].
  • Breeding rule change.
  • Different breeding and incubation times.
  • Interesting notes that could be noted in the description of the dragon or the dragon itself.
    • Example:
      1) Throughout the Quake Dragon's evolution, the rock on the end of its tail remains the same size.
      2) Although the Flash Dragon moves around its habitat much faster than any other dragon, it moves at the same speed as any other dragon in the Dragon Track.
  • Incorrect breeding time listed in the infobox of the dragon in-game. If the error was corrected on a known date, then add a double bullet point to indicate it with the respective date and if the date is unknown change the sentence from present tense to past tense.
    • Format: The description of the [[{{PAGENAME}}]] has/had an error in the [[Breeding Times|breeding time]] when it was first released. The in-game indicator stated that the [[Breeding Times|breeding time]] was _____, rather than the actual time of _____.
  • Any occurrence that happened with the dragon such as it left during Bring Em' Back etc.
  • Not receiving notifications.
  • Typographical errors/Differences in Notification/Facebook Notification/In-Game Notification/Hatch Menu/In-Game Description (spelling/grammar/plural/non-plural). List the error or differences.
    • Example: The baby Mine Dragon's appearance in the game differs from the one in the sneak peek on DragonVale's Facebook page.
  • Note about able to purchase the dragon at specific level but unable to breed it or vice-versa.
  • Unusual glitch/bug such as no cry sound and receiving orb way above the head. If the glitch/bug is corrected on a known date, include it in a double bullet point and if the date is not known, change the overall sentence to make it past tense.
  • Note of the dragon being portrayed in decorations, buildings, icons etc
  • Note about dragon being on sale for a limited time.
    • Format: The [[{{PAGENAME}}]] , was listed on sale at a reduced price for a limited period of time.
      • The [[{{PAGENAME}}]]'''s'''' sale ended on MONTH DAY, YEAR, when the price rose from ______ to ______ gems.
  • Note about dragons not being able to breed. Currently, applicable to Gemstone Dragons only.
    • Format: The [[{{PAGENAME}}]] cannot breed with any other [[Dragons|dragon]], including [[breeding]] with another DRAGON's NAME.
  • Note about the dragon gaining additional ability to do something later on. For example, ability to walk and fly.
  • If a Wiki contributor's art as inspiration is used by Backflip Studios, a note should be included and the username should be linked to his/her Profile.
  • Unusual breeding hint price.

There are many other type of notes that could be added which may or may not be included above. It is advisable to try to compare pages that has a similar existing note to follow the format so that all similar note format are consistent.

Please DO NOT include:

  • Trivial information
  • Physical descriptions
  • Seconds, thirds, fourths etc. ONLY firsts!

Important Important: Please avoid using the word "only" but instead use "first", because what is true now might change in the future and it would be difficult to keep track of this note on all of the pages.


Possible References

Backflip Studios has inserted real life references into DragonVale.

Update Note: This section contains primarily user interpretations of various references found within the game. All these references have not been specifically confirmed by Backflip Studios.

This section should be linked to the DragonVale Real Life References page in the following format:

{{Possible References|

If the description of the possible reference is from the in-game description, then the note should be in the following format;

  • The [[{{PAGENAME}}]]''''s''' description mentions, "_______". This is likely a reference to ____________________.
  • The [[{{PAGENAME}}]]''''s''' description states, "_______". This is likely a reference to ____________________.

If the breeding and incubation times is being referenced, then the note should be in the following format;

  • The [[{{PAGENAME}}]]''''s''' [[Breeding Times|breeding and incubation times]] of _______, is likely a reference to ____________________.

If the dragon's goal description has a possible real life reference, then the note should be in the following format;

  • The [[{{PAGENAME}}]]''''s''' [[goals]] description mentions/states, "_______". This is likely a reference to ____________________.

External links to Wikipedia could be included with a short description after it. Please see example below. Please avoid pasting direct URL links if possible.

You can use
{{PAGENAME'S}}, {{PAGENAMES'}}, {{PAGENAMES}}
as a shortcut to [[{{PAGENAME}}]]''''s''', [[{{PAGENAME}}]]'''s'''', [[{{PAGENAME}}]]'''s'''

Example, Reindeer Dragon;

{{Possible References|
*The '''Reindeer Dragon's''' description mentions, "Sandakloz". This is likely a reference to [[Wikipedia:Santa_Claus|Santa Claus]].
*The '''Reindeer Dragon's''' description states, "come from the Far North". This is likely a reference to the [[Wikipedia:North_Pole|North Pole]], point in the Northern Hemisphere where the Earth's axis of rotation meets its surface.
*The '''Reindeer Dragon's''' description states, "magical toys in boxes bearing the old mage's signature.". This is likely a reference to Santa Claus bringing presents to everyone on [[Wikipedia:Christmas|Christmas]].
}}


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The Below Tabs Are Intended To Help With Adding Information During Updates


Dragons




  • Individual Pages

  • Eggs - Egg Count & Information






  • Template:Earning Rate Variable - (Master Earning Rate List)
    • For tables with earning rates input the following:
    • {{ErvA|<Insert Dragon> Dragon}} - Levels 1-10
    • {{ErvB|<Insert Dragon> Dragon}} - Levels 11-20
    • {{ErvC|<Insert Dragon> Dragon}} - Level 21





Orbs and Crowns




Dragonarium



Automated Names


  • For each applicable element below (and general) copy the lists into a word processor and use the alphabetize tool before copying the list to the designated template for the page.
  • Example: For Poison Dragon copy the names from the Plant, Fire, and General name sections and alphabetize them before adding it to the template on the individual page.
  • Recommended word processors: Microsoft Word or Pages (iOS)


Dragon Images






  • Images - Elemental Breath
    • File:DragonElementalBreath.png


Twin Dragon Images









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