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What are Tags?
Tags are those little red words at the bottom left of a vast amount of the wiki pages.
What do they do?
They categorize pages and associate them to one another, and displays the Tag name on the Tag Cloud.
Tag Cloud?
The Tag Cloud can be seen in the left side bar of the wiki (doesn't it look awesome). These are the most popular / frequently used Tags. A full Tag Cloud can be seen here or by clicking any Tag.
So…. whats the point?
It's best described by example. Lets say you want to see every Zard in the game,
our monsters are all on one big list, you'd have to check them all. Simply click on the "Zard" tag and it will bring back every page we have chosen to label with the word "Zard". Pretty simple, and pretty useful.
Are there any rules to Tags?
As always, follow the general rules of the wiki: http://aqwwiki.wikidot.com/forum/t-136501/aqw-wiki-rules
Other than that, here are a few guidelines;
- Any page can have more than one tag.
- All tags must be a single word, or joined with a hyphen. Use a space and it will be considered 2 or more separate tags.
- If you want to use an existing tag, ensure you spell it exactly the same way.
- If you make a new tag category, do it with reason, tags are virtually useless if only one page has the tag.
- If you don't understand a tag, click it and see what other items have the same tag. Please try not to make new tags if a suitable tag exists (eg - don't add "Tux" when we have "Suit") unless you think it is necessary.
- If you make a new tag, post it here so i can add it to the list.
Important Tags
Most tags are important in their way otherwise they wouldn't exist, but there a few special ones that are tied into other functions on the wiki, namely;
member, rare, ac, specialoffer, temporary, founder, and 1stupholder
How do I add/remove Tags?
There is a little red button at the bottom of every page, go to that and add / delete the tag you want, and hit save.
The more careful we are with our tags, the better they work. And remember, if only one page exists with a tag, it is virtually useless.
If there is a tag you would like to add, change or remove, please provide the tag name, description of the tag (what the tag is used for), and the reason for the addition/change/removal.
Follows is a list of every tag we are currently using, and a short description of what they mean;
#
8track - this item was available during 8 Track Day
A
ac - this item can only be bought using adventure coins
ae-staff - This is an NPC based on a member of the Artix Entertainment staff (please note, they are still npc's, and not the staff member's actual characters)
akibanewyear10 - this item was available during Akiba New Year '10
alpha - this item were only available during the alpha testing of AQW
alteon - this is related to the npc King Alteon
appliance - a household appliance
aprilfools09 - this was involved in the 2009 April Fools event
aqwbirthday09 - this item was available during AQW's First Birthday
armor - this is an armor
artix - this is related to the npc Artix
axe - this is an axe
B
backitem - this is an item for the back that doesn't fit the other "cape" tags
backpack - this is a backpack
balloon - this is made from, or is related to, balloons
banner - this is a banner, or gives you a banner
bathroom - typically found in a bathroom
battleon - this is located in the town of Battleon
bear - this is a bear, or uses bears as part of it's design
beard - this armor, helm, or npc has a beard
bed - this is a bed
berserker - this class has the same skills as Berserker
beta - this item was only available during the beta testing of AQW
bird - this is a bird, or uses birds as part of it's design
blackfriday09 - this item was available on Black Friday of '09
bludrut - this is related to Bludrut Keep
bodyart - this armor, helm, or npc has Body Art (Tattoos, Facepaint, /etc)
boss - this is a boss
bow - this is a bow
box - this is a box (crates, gift boxes, etc.)
bovine - this is, or is related to, a cow or a bull
box - this is a box, or is made of boxes
broom - this is a broom
C
canadaday09 - this was introduced to celebrate canada day 2009
canadianthanksgiving09 - this item was available on Canadian Thanksgiving Day '09
cane - this is a cane
canine - this is or is part canine, or uses dogs in it's design
cape - this is a cape
chainsaw - this is a chainsaw
chaos - this is tainted by or aligned with chaos
chaosvalley - this is part of the Chaos Valley zone
chimera - this is a chimera
cincodemayo09 - these items were introduced for Cinco de Mayo 2009
class - this is one of the Classes
click2change - clicking this item changes it's appearance
clickactivated - this item does something special (but does not change appearance) when clicked
collar - this item has a large collar around the neck
colorcustom - this item is colour customizable
crown - this is (or is wearing) a crown
cyclops - this is are is related to a cyclops
cysero - this is related to Cysero
D
dagger - this is a dagger
daily - this is available only on specific days of the week
damage - this is damage/d, such as graffiti or cracks
darkeyes - this helm/class/armour/npc has dark rings around it's eyes
darkness- this weapon deals Darkness damage
demon - this is or is related to a Demon
dishpanhand - this npc is a member of the Sisterhood of the Dishpan Hand
door - this is a door
dots - this helm/class/armour/npc has 4 dots on it's forehead
dragon - this is or is part Dragon, or uses Dragons in it's design
dragonlord - this is only available to those who have verified their AQW account with a Dragon Fable Dragon Lord account
dragonslayer - this is related to the Dragonslayers
dress - this is a dress
drink - this is a tasty beverage, or uses drink as part of it's design
dwakel - this is a Dwakel (Dwarf Drakel)
dwarf - this is, or related to, a dwarf
dwarfhold - this is a Dwarfhold Faction item
E
earthday09 - This item was made available on Earth Day 2009
easter09 - this was involved in the 2009 Easter event
egg - this is an Egg, or uses Eggs as part of it's design ("egg" was previously used to describe "hatchingitems")
elemental - this creature is an Elemental
elementx - this weapon deals Element X damage
elf - this is, or related to, an elf
energy - this weapon deals Energy damage
equip2change - re-equip or re-logging changes this item's appearance
evil - this is Aligned to Evil
evileyes - this helm/class/armour/npc has red Evil Eyes (different to the more common "glowingeyes")
evolve - this is an item that was designed to transform into another item while in the players possession
explosive - this is an explosive device such as a rocket or a bomb
F
fairy - this is a fairy
fathersday09 - this was released for Fathers Day '09
feline - this is Feline, part Feline, or uses Cats as part of it's design
female-only - this armor is only suitable for women. in fact, if a male equips it, they are simply shown in peasant rags
fire - this weapon deals Fire damage
fish - this is a fish, part fish, or uses fish as part of it's design
fixed-dmg - these weapons have a fixed damage
flaming - this item is on fire
flooring - this is placed on the floor like a rug
food - this is a food, or uses food as part of it's design
forest - this is a forest
founder - this can only be used by a Founder of AQW (Members who upgraded within the first month of AQW's general release)
friday13th - this item was available during a Friday 13th event
frog - this is a frog, part frog, or uses frost as part of it's design
frostscythe - this item is related to the villain FrostScythe
frostval08 - this was involved in the 2008 Frostval event (the December seasonal festivity)
frostval09 - this was involved in the 2009 Frostval event (the December seasonal festivity)
G
gi - this is a gi, a set of clothes worn by martial artists
giant - this monster/npc is a giant, or the item is oversized as to be used by a giant
glasses - this helm/class/armour/npc has glasses, goggles, monacle, /etc
glowingeyes - this helm/class/armour/npc has glowing eyes
good - this is Aligned to Good
goodluckday09 - this item was available during Good Luck Day '09 (AQW's St. Patrick's Day)
goodluckday10 - this item was available during Good Luck Day '10 (AQW's St. Patrick's Day)
grandparentsday09 - this item was available during Grandparents Day '09
guardian - this is only available to those who have verified their AQW account with an Adventure Quest Guardian account
gun - this is a Gun (there are no bullets, guns are melee weapons)
H
harvestday08 - this item was available during Harvest Day '08
harvestday09 - this item was available during Harvest Day '09
hat - this is a hat
headband - this helm/class/armour/npc has a headband
healer - this is, or has the same skills as Healer
helm - this item goes on your head
helmet - this helm is actually a helmet
heroesheartday09 - this item was available during Heroes Heart Day '09
heroesheartday10 - this item was available during Heroes Heart Day '10
hog - this is part, or is related to a Pig / Boar, or uses Pigs as part of it's design
hoods - this is a hood
horns - this helm/class/armour has horns
house - this is a player house
housedrop - this house item drops from a monster
housefurniture - furniture used in a player house
houseother - an accessory used in a player house
housewall - a wall item used in a player house
human - this is, or is part human
I
ice - this weapon does Ice damage
impossible2own - this item has been physically removed from the game's database, meaning the item does not exist anymore.
insect - this is or is part insect, or uses insect as part of it's design (currently, arachnids are also included as "insects")
instrument - this is an instrument
J
jewelry - this item has jewelry on it
july4th09 - this was introduced to celebrate the 4th of july 2009
K
L
light - this weapon does Light damage
lighting - this is a light
lightsabre - this is a weapon with a laser-like blade of light
limbs - these items are extra, or severed limbs!
limited-time - this item is only available for a limited time
M
mace - this is a mace
mage - this is a, or has the same skills as Mage
maid - this is a maid or maid outfit
mask - this helm/class/armour/npc is or has a mask
mechanical - this is a mechanical item
memarea-free - This item is attainable only in a member only zone, but is not a member only item and can be used by free players
member - this is only available to members
metal - this weapon does Metal damage
million - this is worth 1,000,000 gold
misc - this is a miscellaneous item
model - this is a statue or a model
moglin - this is, is part, or is related to a moglin
mogloween08 - this was involved in the 2008 Mogloween event (Halloween)
mogloween09 - this was involved in the 2009 Mogloween event (Halloween)
mollusc - this is, is part, or is related to a mollusk
monkey - this is part, or is related to a monkey
moonlanding40 - this was released during the 40th moon landing celebration
morph - this item morphs you into something else
mothersday09 - this item was added for mother's day (US) 2009
N
nature - this weapon does Nature damage
necromancer - this is a necromancer
ninja - this is, or has the same skills as ninja
nonmemberpet - this is one of the few pets available to free players
npc - this is an NPC, Non Playable Character
O
object - this is an object, animate or not
orc - this is, is part, or is related to an Orc
P
pactagonal - this is a member or is related to the Knights of the Pactagonal Table, King Alteon's Knights
painting - this is a painting
paladin - this is, or has the same skills as a Paladin
pet - this is a non-combat pet
petofthemonth - this pet was made specially available for one month only
phoenix - this is, is part, or is related to a Phoenix, or uses Phoenix as part of it's design
pillar - this is a pillar, usually used to keep things up
pirate - this is or is related to a pirate
plant - this is a plant
polearm - this is a polearm
pony - this is, or is related to a pony/horse/etc
prize - this item was awarded as a prize in a contest
pumpkin - this is or is related to a pumpkin
Q
questgiver - this will give you quests
questreward - this is a reward from a quest
R
rabbit - this is, is part, or is related to a rabbit, or uses rabbits as part of it's design
randomlygenerated - this monster is randomly generated from many component parts, meaning there are many different possible variations on it's appearance
ranger - this is, or is related too, a Ranger (/Archer)
rare - this is Rare and not currently in game at the moment
rider - this is actually a little friend riding on your back
rodent - this is, is part, or is related to a rodent
rogue - this is, or has the same skills as Rogue
rope - this is, or is made of, rope
royalty - this npc/monster is a member or a Royal family
rustbucket - this is or has the same skills as Rustbucket
S
scar - this helm/class/armour/npc has a Scar or Scars on it's skin
scissors - this is a pair of scissors
scythe - this is a Scythe
seating - this is somewhere to sit
sepulchule - this is related to Sepulchure
serpent - this is, is part, or is related to a Serpent, or uses Serpents in it's design
shelf - this is a shelf
siegeweapon - this is a large siege weapon
sign - this is a sign
simpleclass - this class armour only has one attack, Simple Strike
slime - this is, is part, or is related to a Slime, or uses Slime (Eww) as part of it's design
smith - this is, or is related to, a Smith (Blacksmith/Weaponsmith/etc)
sneevil - this is, is part, or is related to a Sneevil
specialguest - This is a special NPC based on a friend of Artix Entertainment
specialoffer - this item is only obtainable via an AE special offer. Page notes will specify
sport - this is used in sport
staff - this is a staff
starcaptain - this is only available to those who have verified their AQW account with a Mech Quest Star Captain account
stpatricksday09 - this was involved in the 2009 St Patrick's Day event
suggestion - this item was inspired by a player suggestion, and is noted in it's description
suit - this armour/class/npc/monster is wearing a suit
summerbreak09 - this item was released for summer break (may) 2009
superbowl - this was involved in the 2009 Superbowl event
sword - this is a sword
T
table - this is a table
tail - this is a tail
thanksgiving08 - this was involved in the 2008 Thanksgiving event
tier-two - this is a tier 2 class
trainer - this is a class trainer
training - used in combat practice
trobble - this is, is part, or is related to a trobble
troll - this is, is part, or is related to a troll
turtle - this is a turtle, part turtle, related to a turtle or uses turtles as part of it's design
typo - in game, this has typo's ^-^ Blame them, not us :D
U
undead - this is undead, or has undead used as part of it's design
utensil - typically used in kitchens or to eat with
V
valentines13th - this was involved in the 2009 Friday XIII & Valentines Day hybrid event
vendor - you can purchase items from here
verified - this is only available to those who have verified their AQW account with an upgraded account of the appropriate AE game
voltaire - is related to Voltaire, or was involved in the Voltaire "Live" event
W
war - this was involved in a WAR
warlic - this is related to Warlic
warrior - this is or has the same skills as Warrior
water - this weapon does water damage
wedding - this was involved is the Wedding event
wings - these are, or have, wings
witch - this is or is related to a witch
worm - this is, is part, or is related to a worm
X
Y
Z
zard - this is, is part, or is related to a Zard
Some More In-Depth Tag Descriptions
Holiday / Event Tags
In the game, there are special events for things like holidays, these include the famous Mogloween, and Frostva. These events are tagged as follows;
<event name in short><year it happened>
Example:
Mogloween Event in 2008 -> mogloween08
Frostvale Event in 2008 -> frostvale08
St Patrick's Day Event in 2009 -> stpatricksday09
Sometimes if the event is unique, adding the year is pointless. We can always add it later if another one comes around ^-^;
Example:
Superbowl Special Event -> superbowl
NPC Tags
NPCs or Non Playable or Playing Characters are people in the game that you interact with, that aren't controlled by a real person. They may give you may quests, sell you items, and/or give you information.
NPCs are tagged in two ways;
1. NPC - A normal Non Playable Character
Examples: Robina, Cleric Joy, Gravelyn
2. SpecialGuest - This is a special NPC based on a friend of Artix Entertainment
Examples: Bello, Merca, Voltaire
3. AE-Staff - This is an NPC based on a member of the Artix Entertainment staff (please note, they are still npc's, and not the staff member's actual characters)
Examples: Artix, Safiria, Cysero
Free player member area items
This tag is important to temporary members. The only way to get these items is by going to a member only zone/shop. However, the item itself does not require membership to equip. That means that users who's membership expires will still be able to equip these items. Some of these have been made available to free players for a limited time, but most have not.
@AQWWeena - the class tags are for grouping classes that have the same skillset.
Earrings do what most other tags do, only show [items] that have certain feature(s) to them, in this case, all armors that have earrings on them (for females).
