Wikia or Wiki??? - Guild Wars Forums

kazi_saki · May 29, 2008, 10:36 AM // 10:36

which is much preferable in terms of GW knowledge? wikia or wiki? I know that wiki is official but what does it compare to Wikia?

Tatile · May 29, 2008, 10:40 AM // 10:40

In some areas the unofficial Wiki has more information and in others the official wiki has. For missions and dungeons they are generally the same, but for armours the unofficial usually comes out on top.

It depends on what you're looking for, as each has it's own strengths and weaknesses.

kagenuma · May 29, 2008, 12:15 PM // 12:15

if u looking for something the best is to check both since each of em can give u a bit different information. i prefer unoficial wiki still thou - from players to players.

Commander Ryker · May 29, 2008, 12:17 PM // 12:17

What makes the unofficial wiki better is that it's been around longer and has more info.

The official wiki is better for anet info, updates and such.

Luminarus · May 29, 2008, 12:27 PM // 12:27

<3 Wikia, its been around longer and is overall better. The only time the wiki was better was for about 1 week prior to eotn when they had the eotn skills and Wikia didnt because they couldnt legally get them.

PlasticBlue · May 29, 2008, 12:32 PM // 12:32

Well, what I like about the official is that the direct search function I have for it in firefox, works. It doesn't for the unofficial. So mostly, I'll check on the official cause it's a lot faster, but I do a double check on the unofficial from time to time.
There is also, as mentioned, stuff you just can't find on the official.

End conclusion. Use them both.

Kattar · May 29, 2008, 01:01 PM // 13:01

Agreed with Ryker. I'm more likely to use the unofficial though. Player knowledge is usually better for what I need. There's usually more of it too.

kazi_saki · May 29, 2008, 02:28 PM // 14:28

thanks guys! i also noticed that armor-wise wikia>wiki (wikia is greater than wiki...i kinda forgot those signs so correct me if i'm wrong)

i also use the official for quick searches but now i guess i'll go wikia since it does seem to have some other info not found on official

Targren · May 29, 2008, 09:01 PM // 21:01

I generally use Wikia unless something is really missing. Doesn't happen often, but I ran into it last week when I went to wikia to see what the big deal about an Armbrace of Truth was. Doesn't even tell you what you can get for it. I would have added the info, since you can't copyright facts, only the presentation of said facts, but figured there was a reason there was no info there...

Update: Apparently it links to Tormented Item list. Dunno how I missed that. Strange that it doesn't have it on the same page like other collectibles though.

isamu kurosawa · May 29, 2008, 09:52 PM // 21:52

The issues with the wikia take over of guildwiki aside i prefer the official wiki anyway. The layout and navigation is cleaner, articles are written in a more professional and subjective mannor and graphics etc are of a higher quality.

I often see people using the arguement wikia is better because its content is submitted by players, but the same is true of the official wiki. Making such an arguement invalid

As with all wiki's its an open community, if you see information is missing then you can easily add it yourself. With the talks of further integration into the game come gw2 the official wiki will benefit players more than wikia.

GaaaaaH · May 30, 2008, 05:11 AM // 05:11

I use the official one due to laziness (/wiki anyone?), but if something isnt there then i will check the unofficial one.

Snograt · May 30, 2008, 09:15 AM // 09:15

The thing about the official wiki is that the majority of groundwork was done by the leading lights of the unofficial wiki. They were given a fresh start and tried to avoid making the same mistakes that the old one did (no build pages was a given

)

It hasn't been an easy ride - wikis never are. When ANY policy decision is subject to discussion, re-discussion and eventual consensus, it makes for a far from perfect and time consuming end product.

It has been suggested in the past that the official wiki be run as a meritocracy which, in my opinion, would be a good idea. Obviously, that idea will never reach consensus!

I love the official wiki - it has many, many ours of my blood, sweat and tears ingrained in it. I originally entered every elite skill in the game (bar one or two that got sniped) - and I'm responsible for all the damage ranges etc. being in green text, just like in-game (managed to get consensus on that one

)

Sadly, I very rarely edit nowadays, due to it being blocked at work - but I still like to think there's a piece of me in there.

Selket · May 31, 2008, 04:07 PM // 16:07

The unofficial wiki is basically a terrible social site at this point anyways, added to the fact that it has ads, slower servers, and a worse layout makes the choice between the two wikis rather simple.

Besides, you haveta support Steve the server guy!

Ec]-[oMaN · May 31, 2008, 05:22 PM // 17:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luminarus

<3 Wikia, its been around longer and is overall better. The only time the wiki was better was for about 1 week prior to eotn when they had the eotn skills and Wikia didnt because they couldnt legally get them.

This sums it up pretty nicely. I'll add to that though. Another bonus of using the wikia is that it's usually always up and running fast, the official wiki can be slow at times.

Ec]-[oMaN · May 31, 2008, 05:23 PM // 17:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Selket

The unofficial wiki is basically a terrible social site at this point anyways, added to the fact that it has ads, slower servers, and a worse layout makes the choice between the two wikis rather simple.

Besides, you haveta support Steve the server guy!

ppff the unofficial slower lawl....

isamu kurosawa · May 31, 2008, 07:08 PM // 19:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ec]-[oMaN

ppff the unofficial slower lawl....

Before the wikia takeover guildwiki had tons of issues to to restrictions on server specs. Even after it though i find the official wiki to be faster myself.

The official wiki also has more fact. Wikia seems to go for more opinion.

Kerwyn Nasilan · Jun 01, 2008, 05:12 AM // 05:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Commander Ryker

What makes the unofficial wiki better is that it's been around longer and has more info.

The official wiki is better for anet info, updates and such.

What he said.

Red Sand · Jun 01, 2008, 12:28 PM // 12:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by kazi_saki

thanks guys! i also noticed that armor-wise wikia>wiki

Actualy, wikia has a lot of armor information that is dated, i.e. references to old style name armor vice complete customizable armor upgrades with runes and insignias.

Depending on the information I am looking for, I will research something on one, and then look it up and read the other one also.

Knowing is half the battle.

May 29, 2008, 10:36 AM // 10:36	#1
kazi_saki Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Somewhere between GW and GW2 Guild: Shaved Wookies [HoT] Profession: N/	Wikia or Wiki??? which is much preferable in terms of GW knowledge? wikia or wiki? I know that wiki is official but what does it compare to Wikia?

May 29, 2008, 09:01 PM // 21:01	#9
Targren Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2007 Guild: Primeval Warlords[wuw] Profession: R/	I generally use Wikia unless something is really missing. Doesn't happen often, but I ran into it last week when I went to wikia to see what the big deal about an Armbrace of Truth was. Doesn't even tell you what you can get for it. I would have added the info, since you can't copyright facts, only the presentation of said facts, but figured there was a reason there was no info there... Update: Apparently it links to Tormented Item list. Dunno how I missed that. Strange that it doesn't have it on the same page like other collectibles though. Last edited by Targren; May 29, 2008 at 09:04 PM // 21:04..

May 30, 2008, 09:15 AM // 09:15	#12
Snograt rattus rattus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London, UK GMT??0 ??1hr DST Guild: [GURU]GW [wiki]GW2 Profession: R/	The thing about the official wiki is that the majority of groundwork was done by the leading lights of the unofficial wiki. They were given a fresh start and tried to avoid making the same mistakes that the old one did (no build pages was a given ) It hasn't been an easy ride - wikis never are. When ANY policy decision is subject to discussion, re-discussion and eventual consensus, it makes for a far from perfect and time consuming end product. It has been suggested in the past that the official wiki be run as a meritocracy which, in my opinion, would be a good idea. Obviously, that idea will never reach consensus! I love the official wiki - it has many, many ours of my blood, sweat and tears ingrained in it. I originally entered every elite skill in the game (bar one or two that got sniped) - and I'm responsible for all the damage ranges etc. being in green text, just like in-game (managed to get consensus on that one ) Sadly, I very rarely edit nowadays, due to it being blocked at work - but I still like to think there's a piece of me in there. __________________ Si non confectus, non reficiat

May 29, 2008, 10:40 AM // 10:40	#2
Tatile Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2007 Guild: Stygian Disciples of Tenebrasus Profession: N/Me	In some areas the unofficial Wiki has more information and in others the official wiki has. For missions and dungeons they are generally the same, but for armours the unofficial usually comes out on top. It depends on what you're looking for, as each has it's own strengths and weaknesses.

May 29, 2008, 12:15 PM // 12:15	#3
kagenuma Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: here. And i SPeak ENgRISH OnLY! Guild: ign:Apocrypha of Yzarc Profession: W/	if u looking for something the best is to check both since each of em can give u a bit different information. i prefer unoficial wiki still thou - from players to players.

May 29, 2008, 12:17 PM // 12:17	#4
Commander Ryker Site Contributor Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: R/	What makes the unofficial wiki better is that it's been around longer and has more info. The official wiki is better for anet info, updates and such.

May 29, 2008, 12:27 PM // 12:27	#5
Luminarus Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Guild: Haze of Light [pure] Profession: R/	<3 Wikia, its been around longer and is overall better. The only time the wiki was better was for about 1 week prior to eotn when they had the eotn skills and Wikia didnt because they couldnt legally get them.

May 29, 2008, 12:32 PM // 12:32	#6
PlasticBlue Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Middelburg Guild: The Sneezing Dragons Profession: E/	Well, what I like about the official is that the direct search function I have for it in firefox, works. It doesn't for the unofficial. So mostly, I'll check on the official cause it's a lot faster, but I do a double check on the unofficial from time to time. There is also, as mentioned, stuff you just can't find on the official. End conclusion. Use them both.

May 29, 2008, 01:01 PM // 13:01	#7
Kattar EXCESSIVE FLUTTERCUSSING Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: SMS (lolgw2placeholder) Profession: Me/	Agreed with Ryker. I'm more likely to use the unofficial though. Player knowledge is usually better for what I need. There's usually more of it too.

May 29, 2008, 02:28 PM // 14:28	#8
kazi_saki Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Somewhere between GW and GW2 Guild: Shaved Wookies [HoT] Profession: N/	thanks guys! i also noticed that armor-wise wikia>wiki (wikia is greater than wiki...i kinda forgot those signs so correct me if i'm wrong) i also use the official for quick searches but now i guess i'll go wikia since it does seem to have some other info not found on official

May 29, 2008, 09:52 PM // 21:52	#10
isamu kurosawa Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: United Kingdom Profession: Me/	The issues with the wikia take over of guildwiki aside i prefer the official wiki anyway. The layout and navigation is cleaner, articles are written in a more professional and subjective mannor and graphics etc are of a higher quality. I often see people using the arguement wikia is better because its content is submitted by players, but the same is true of the official wiki. Making such an arguement invalid As with all wiki's its an open community, if you see information is missing then you can easily add it yourself. With the talks of further integration into the game come gw2 the official wiki will benefit players more than wikia.

May 30, 2008, 05:11 AM // 05:11	#11
GaaaaaH Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2008 Profession: W/	I use the official one due to laziness (/wiki anyone?), but if something isnt there then i will check the unofficial one.

May 31, 2008, 04:07 PM // 16:07	#13
Selket Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Grand Court of Selket/Sebelkeh Guild: What If You Had An Outpost Named After You [slkt] Profession: W/	The unofficial wiki is basically a terrible social site at this point anyways, added to the fact that it has ads, slower servers, and a worse layout makes the choice between the two wikis rather simple. Besides, you haveta support Steve the server guy!