Template:MPprofile-template/doc

The MPprofile-template template is complementary to the MPprofile template. The MPprofile template is a random image generator that takes its 'images' from an assortment that is compromised of templates created with the aid of the MPprofile-template template.

Simply put, to contribute to the MPprofile template, which is in use on the main page (hence "MPprofile"), create a new template titled "MPprofile-template/[character name] and fill out the below form:

"Namel=" is an optional field meant for rare cases in which one doesn't want the article name to be the name displayed in the template. For instance, if a character's article is called "X" and one wishes the display to be "Y", then "X" is what "namel=" needs and "Y" what "name=" needs.

The "imagesize" field requires "px" to be added to the number. Also, the image may not exceed 335px in width or 525px in height.

"Boxcolor=" requires the HTML-code for the color best associated with the character, which in some cases is up to interpretation. Google "html color" or, if you know the color you want, "html [color]". Check if the color is not too dark to make the text in the box hard to read. Following this, find a very light version of that color with this website. Select the offered color that is just a step away from the option that is practically white and enter it in the "backcolor" field.

It is required that all five facts are filled out. If this is not possible, then the character is likely not interesting enough for a main page shout-out. Don't write out the facts with too many words, as not only does that defeat the purpose of a quick intro, it also makes the text look squeezed together. Keep in mind that the facts are preceded by "And would you know that:", so make sure the fact follows up on that sentence-wise.

Once the character-specific template is created, add it to the MPprofile template in alphabetic order. The alphabetic order is first name-based unless no first name is available.