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Permalink | Quote | PM | +Rep by Yzreel » May 19, 2014 2:23am | Report
Hi all, Yzreel here! Look, so I am trying to create my first guide EVER, and I am not too confident about my coding skill. I don't know the first thing about size here (how big is 64 and such), if my code is really right or things like that. So anyway, what I want to ask is if there a place where I can post my draft just to see how it actually look outside the BB code? Sort of like experimental lab before the real publishment.
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Permalink | Quote | PM | +Rep by Krwiozerca » May 19, 2014 3:55am | Report
You can start a guide without publishing it.



Basic formatting is easy and fun

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Permalink | Quote | PM | +Rep by Yzreel » May 19, 2014 4:30am | Report
Lol thanks err.... (okay, how do I call you?)

However, what I mean is not how to do the guide and formatting. I have learnt about basic BB code and have almost finished making it in words doc. What I wanted to know is if there any way to check my codes before actually publishing it.
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Permalink | Quote | PM | +Rep by Peppo_oPaccio » May 19, 2014 6:19am | Report
There is. You can press "save" and, unless you press "publish", only you will be able to see the guide.

Also, every time you want to update your guide you'll have to press "publish" after saving, so you can use "save" on an already published guide to see the results without showing them to the others.

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Permalink | Quote | PM | +Rep by Yzreel » May 19, 2014 6:27am | Report
Ah! That's what I was asking about!
Thanks a bunch Peppo! Be ready for my first guide soon!
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Permalink | Quote | PM | +Rep by Peppo_oPaccio » May 19, 2014 6:33am | Report
Of course. :D

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Permalink | Quote | PM | +Rep by Yzreel » May 19, 2014 6:38am | Report
Krwiozerca wrote:

You can start a guide without publishing it.


By the way, just realize what you meant from Peppo's comment lol, sorry for going ****** and thanks for the help XD
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Permalink | Quote | PM | +Rep by Krwiozerca » May 19, 2014 6:44am | Report
No problem. Good luck on that guide :)

Is it going be to be Bounty Hunter guide?

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Permalink | Quote | PM | +Rep by Yzreel » May 19, 2014 6:48am | Report
Aww... you got me xD
Yeah, it is. I know there's a lot of good guide about him going around, but I decide if I want to start my first guide I'd better start with my favorite hero, so....
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Permalink | Quote | PM | +Rep by Xyrus » May 19, 2014 10:43am | Report
Yzreel wrote:

Aww... you got me xD
Yeah, it is. I know there's a lot of good guide about him going around, but I decide if I want to start my first guide I'd better start with my favorite hero, so....

Good luck on the guide, personally, I'd forget about the layout until last. When you start making the guide, immediately Bookmark it (if you stay logged in, you can always access it this way), so you can get any random thoughts down immediately. Next, type them up coherently, then when you're done, format to perfection. It's how I'm writing my DK Guide atm. 8{D

P.S. don't forget to add videos, such as Professional Games, your own games, dotacinema, random moments, or even funny clips, e.g....
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Lol thanks err.... (okay, how do I call you?)

B{D

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