Frequently Asked Questions - Revision history

Naero: /* Wiki */ Expanded on account-application instructions, noting the just-created #account-requests channel.

2023-11-13T21:36:49Z

Wiki: Expanded on account-application instructions, noting the just-created #account-requests channel.

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	'''How can I edit the wiki?'''		'''How can I edit the wiki?'''

	:You'll require a wiki account, which you can request from any of the [[Staff#Wiki_Editors\|Editors]]. ~~Send a DM to them on the~~ [https://discord.gg/Wrf9Qu9\|PRO Wiki Discord] ~~specifying~~ your intended username and email address~~, and they'll~~ process it when they~~'re available~~.		:You'll require a wiki account, which you can request from any of the [[Staff#Wiki_Editors\|Editors]]. Join [https://discord.gg/Wrf9Qu9\|PRO Wiki Discord], and submit an application with your intended username and email address either via the #account-requests channel or by DMing a Wiki Editor or Administrator. The wiki staff will process your request when they have time to attend to it.

	'''What are Editors, and how do I become one?'''		'''What are Editors, and how do I become one?'''

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Wiki

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	'''How can I edit the wiki?'''		'''How can I edit the wiki?'''

	:You'll require a wiki account, which you can request from any of the [[Staff#Wiki_Editors\|Editors]]. Send a DM to them on the [https://discord.gg/Wrf9Qu9\|PRO Wiki Discord] specifying ~~you~~ intended username and email address, and they'll process it when they're available.		:You'll require a wiki account, which you can request from any of the [[Staff#Wiki_Editors\|Editors]]. Send a DM to them on the [https://discord.gg/Wrf9Qu9\|PRO Wiki Discord] specifying your intended username and email address, and they'll process it when they're available.

	'''What are Editors, and how do I become one?'''		'''What are Editors, and how do I become one?'''

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Wiki

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	'''How can I edit the wiki?'''		'''How can I edit the wiki?'''

	:You'll require a wiki account, which you can request from any of the [[Staff#Wiki_Editors\|Editors]]. Send a DM to them on the [[https://discord.gg/Wrf9Qu9\|PRO Wiki Discord]] specifying you intended username and email address, and they'll process it when they're available.		:You'll require a wiki account, which you can request from any of the [[Staff#Wiki_Editors\|Editors]]. Send a DM to them on the [https://discord.gg/Wrf9Qu9\|PRO Wiki Discord] specifying you intended username and email address, and they'll process it when they're available.

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	:New Editors are selected at the discretion of the current wiki staff. The best avenue for earning an Editor role is by making outstanding contributions to the wiki and consistently exhibiting upstanding behavior, both of which the current Editors monitor over the course of time before they deem a new user merits such a promotion.		:New Editors are selected at the discretion of the current wiki staff. The best avenue for earning an Editor role is by making outstanding contributions to the wiki and consistently exhibiting upstanding behavior, both of which the current Editors monitor over the course of time before they deem a new user merits such a promotion.

	==Community==		==Community==
	===Guilds===		===Guilds===

Naero: Added a new subsection for wiki-related questions with a couple of obvious FAQs.

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Added a new subsection for wiki-related questions with a couple of obvious FAQs.

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Naero: /* Data */

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Data

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	:You can request an account transfer on the [https://pokemonrevolution.net/dashboard/ dashboard]. You're entitled to one free server transfer every 30 days; additional transfers during that interval will cost 100 Coins.		:You can request an account transfer on the [https://pokemonrevolution.net/dashboard/ dashboard]. You're entitled to one free server transfer every 30 days; additional transfers during that interval will cost 100 Coins.

	:~~Do note that this~~ will ~~overwrite already-existing data—including assets in Pokémon, Pokémoney, and items—on the new server and that this process is irreversible~~.		:This process will swap data between servers.

	'''How do I change my username?'''		'''How do I change my username?'''

Naero: /* Donations */

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Donations

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	{{Main\|Membership}}		{{Main\|Membership}}

	A Membership Medallion must be used on your account to activate the status; that can be procured either by exchanging Coins for one on the [[Coin Shop]] (they durationally vary; check the Coin Shop article for more details) or by [[trading]] for one from another player. Read its main article for more details on the benefits.		:A Membership Medallion must be used on your account to activate the status; that can be procured either by exchanging Coins for one on the [[Coin Shop]] (they durationally vary; check the Coin Shop article for more details) or by [[trading]] for one from another player. Read its main article for more details on the benefits.

	'''How can I donate for Coins?'''		'''How can I donate for Coins?'''
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	:For more details, refer to the [https://pokemonrevolution.net/refund-policy refund policy] on the website.		:For more details, refer to the [https://pokemonrevolution.net/refund-policy refund policy] on the website.

	==The Game==		==The Game==
	===Troubleshooting===		===Troubleshooting===

Naero: /* Troubleshooting */

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Troubleshooting

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	==The Game==		==The Game==
	===Troubleshooting===		===Troubleshooting===
	====Log-~~In Difficulties~~====		===Downloading-and-installation problems===
			'''Why does my anti-virus detect viruses?'''

			:It's most likely a false positive. Some antivirus programs misdetect viruses because of the program's noncertification.

			:As long as you downloaded it from an official source such as the [https://pokemonrevolution.net/download main website], you can be assured there is no mal-, ransom-, or spyware within the files.

			====Log-in difficulties====
	'''My client is out-of-date; how do I update it?'''		'''My client is out-of-date; how do I update it?'''
	:You will need to redownload it; you can do so using [[Client_Downloads\|one of these mirrors]]. Windows users have an auto-updater, but players with other devices must manually update their clients. There is no auto-updater for Mac, Linux, or Android; the only means of updating your client on these devices, which is necessitated by any client-side changes, is by downloading the most up-to-date version.		:You will need to redownload it; you can do so using [[Client_Downloads\|one of these mirrors]]. Windows users have an auto-updater, but players with other devices must manually update their clients. There is no auto-updater for Mac, Linux, or Android; the only means of updating your client on these devices, which is necessitated by any client-side changes, is by downloading the most up-to-date version.

Naero at 22:18, 3 February 2022

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	:If you are IP-banned, you are barred from our services as long as it is in effect and thus you're prohibited from registering a new account on our game.		:If you are IP-banned, you are barred from our services as long as it is in effect and thus you're prohibited from registering a new account on our game.
	They are typically warranted by either a wanton extremity of services abuse (such as DDoS attacks) or a recidivistic track record to the point where we feel the user is incorrigible. If one tries to bypass an IP ban on their new accounts, those will be automatically banned upon detection.
			:They are typically warranted by either a wanton extremity of services abuse (such as DDoS attacks) or a recidivistic track record to the point where we feel the user is incorrigible. If one tries to bypass an IP ban on their new accounts, those will be automatically banned upon detection.

	===Data===		===Data===

Naero at 22:17, 3 February 2022

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	'''How do I change my username?'''		'''How do I change my username?'''

			:You can request an username change on the [https://pokemonrevolution.net/dashboard/ dashboard] for 50 Coins. This will require a manual review by Game Masters, who'll deem its appropriacy before deciding to approve it.

	'''How do I save my data?'''		'''How do I save my data?'''
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	'''How can I donate for Coins?'''		'''How can I donate for Coins?'''
	:~~Unfortunately~~, ~~not at~~ this ~~time; only PayPal is receptible~~ to donations ~~due to legal complications~~. ~~Other transactional avenues may be plugged in moving into~~ the ~~future; but for~~ the ~~foreseeable future~~, you ~~must make do~~ with ~~PayPal if it's available~~ in ~~your country~~.		:From the Coin Shop pane in-game, click on the '''Get Coins''' button; this will redirect you to the donations subdomain of the website where you can donate in exchange for Coins. You can use your debit card, Google Pay, or an assortment of transactors including Bancontact, EPS, qiropay, iDEAL, and SOFORT.

			'''Are donations refundable?'''

			:You can request a refund within a 30-day grace period of the transaction on the [https://pokemonrevolution.net/forum/forum/37-general-complaint-area/ Complaints] section of the forums. Refunds are not '''guaranteed''', and you'll need to provide proof of the donation (preferably with a receipt) in order to eligibilize yourself for one.

			:For more details, refer to the [https://pokemonrevolution.net/refund-policy refund policy] on the website.
	==The Game==		==The Game==
	===Troubleshooting===		===Troubleshooting===

Naero: Expanded and slightly restructured the FAQs.

2022-02-03T22:02:22Z

Expanded and slightly restructured the FAQs.

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