Galactic Crucibles:FAQ

Below are frequently asked questions about our wiki.

What is an Omniverse?
The Omniverseis the collection of all existence, including our own reality.

What exactly is this wiki?
It's a collaborative effort to create a fictional universe detailed with many factual articles, stories and role-playing. It was originally based on Sporefan fiction, but as it became more developed, it became more separated and eventually into its own universe.

When can I start adding articles?
Whenever you get your pitch approved. Although Omniverse GC warmly welcomes new prospective writers, we like to keep track and records of what new authors are planning on doing for organizational purposes. Since this is an entire fictional universe of its own, there's plenty room for more stories. Just be sure to avoid conflicting with other stories already written, but if you must do so, the alternate universe principle will suffice.

I'm new to writing/the sci-fi genre. Do you have any guides?
Yes, we have plenty of guides. See this category for the list.

What sort of format should I use in my articles?
See the wiki's style guide for more information. You may also use other articles as templates.

How hard is the science fiction?
We are not ultra-hard science fiction, but we lean more towards hard than soft. We allow several reality breaks such as FTL, ignoring time differences on different planets, and the possibility of non-corporeal beings. These breaks are intended for narrative purposes, but we try to keep a good degree of realism. In other words, steer clear from violating common knowledge. (Examples: No friction in space or being able to breathe in it.)

Can I use characters and settings created by someone else in my stories?
As long as you ask permission to the author of such content, go for it. Simply leave a message in the comments section of said content page.

What if my articles conflict with someone else's?
As long as you keep your civilization relatively low-scale, this should not be a problem. If there is a conflict, however, see the Assimilation guide for more details.

I was gone for a bit, and now my page has been labeled "Archived". What happened?
Articles that receive this label follow these criteria: The author has not been active for a month; the article has not been edited for a month; and the article is not part of any story arc. We do this for organizational purposes so that users can more easily find the most up-to-date articles. Also, archived articles are stripped of other categories.

My article has been deleted. Can I get it back?
Your article may have been deleted due to a housekeeping sweep, which we do from time to time to make sure the most up-to-date articles are most accessible. However, it is possible to get your articles back if you simply ask an admin.

Don't worry, the only chance your article will ever get deleted is if you were inactive for at least a month or more or if you create spam. If your article appears in at least one finished story, it is safe from deletion.

I own or am a member of another original fiction wiki. Can I important pages from there?
You need to ask for admin permission first. While we are open to doing crossovers, it has to be done so in a reasonable way.

Are there restrictions on what sort of images I can use?
Only original and public domain images are allowed here. If the image depicts any sort of copyrighted content (even if it is a fan depiction) and you do not have direct permission to use it, it will be deleted.

If you are using non-copyrighted images that you did not create, please give credit to the original artist.

You are allowed to use games to create images so long as it doesn't depict any other copyrighted content. For example, Spore can be used to create creatures and spaceships, and those are allowed here.

Is fan fiction allowed?
We are not a fanon wiki despite our origins with Spore, so only original characters and content are allowed.

I want to create a completely different universe with its own set of lore.
The Multiverses Wiki might be more suited for you. Omniverse GC focuses almost exclusively on Omni 01 and its surrounding pocket dimensions. Multiverses Wiki has a greater scope across multiple universes.

I prefer fantasy to sci-fi.
There is Omniverse: Erudite Tales Wiki. It is our sister project with similar themes as this wiki, but in a fantasy setting.

I do not wish to stick to a single established canon.
The Creativity Unleashed Wiki is an excellent wiki where you can upload your own original stories and poems.

I want to be able to use fanon characters.
See Hellcat Squadran Wiki. It is a mega-crossover of many different fanons with several original characters in its own universe.

What's that planet in the background?
That is the planet Ilion, a world of the Galactic Senate. The gas giant is Declisubele.

Are there are any external sites that deal with Omniverse GC?
Yes, there are. We have a Facebook page as well as a TV Tropes article.