Wikipedia talk:TWA/Portal
| Mission 1 | Mission 2 | Mission 3 | Mission 4 | Mission 5 | Mission 6 | Mission 7 |
| Say Hello to the World | An Invitation to Earth | Small Changes, Big Impact | The Neutral Point of View | The Veil of Verifiability | The Civility Code | Looking Good Together |
More funky, or...
...less funky.
'Sit down, have a cup. While you're here something to muse on:'
- Think about what an awesome trip you're on,
- How many millions of people benefit from Wikipedia every day,
- How marvelous it is that people all over the world have collaborated to create this unique resource,
- How important sharing knowledge is,
- How people working together over time can do amazing things.
Hope that was an inspiring musing. đ-----đ all to help u guys!
Get help
editNeed help with something in The Wikipedia Adventure?
- You can drop by the Teahouse where friendly hosts will assist you
- You can pop into live IRC chat to talk to someone
- You can leave a question right here
What to do next
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Tips for feedback
editTell us what you liked about it, where we could improve, and what you learned
- How you can help
- Play the game all the way through. Do you get stuck anywhere? Is anything unclear?
- Finish the game if you only played a few missions: Give some attention to missions 5-7 (which have been tested much less)
- Start over fresh with a new account: Like User:OcaasiTWA17 (these are legitimate alternate testing accounts and are not considered sockpuppets)
- Try a different browser: If you used Safari, try Firefox (or Chrome, Internet Explorer, Opera...)
- Show the game to a friend or family member to see how they like it and if they get stuck anywhere
- In your feedback, please include any of your thoughts on
- text instructions within the game
- graphic placement
- bugs in the tour mechanics
- your web browser
- your screen resolution
- which step of the tour you were on if something didn't work (see the step= in the url)
- what you liked
- what you didn't like
- what you think would work better
- your thoughts on the design: the theme, the guide, the characters, the colors, the images, the sounds
Please be specific if possible. If something is off about the wording, then specify exactly what should be changed, in what module. More specific feedback is more likely to get implemented.
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* Buttons do not work
editThe buttons marked with a * do not work. Powerplay11 (talk) 14:02, 30 March 2026 (UTC)
- I cannot reproduce the issue. * Pppery * it has begun... 15:38, 30 March 2026 (UTC)
Feedback
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- What I liked
I liked the concept of visualizing the workflow of editing a page and hearing different sides. It helped me to understand that here people is nice and I could ask for help from more knowing people at any time. Quizzes were really funny, but educational and helped me understand different concepts of Wikipedia and how I should behave around here. The interconnection of this tutorial was really good. It didn't punish me for doing something else other than the main task, it just showed that Wikipedia just interlinked like puzzles pieces and you can do whatever you want.
- What I didn't like
The dialog window, with what I had to do, would always spawn in the bottom of the page, so I had to scroll up and down to get what I needed.
- What I wanted more of
More syntax analysis would be really fitting here, that you can type what you need and not rely on the buttons, but I understand that this tutorial was made for both visual editor and plain text one, so I don't really mind.
- What was unnecessary
Nothing, it was well-put tutorial. I didn't noticed any mistakes or something unnecessary.
- Any other thoughts you want to share
Music and sound effects were good, but badly they didn't play automatically, but I guess that a thing with the wiki engine and not with tutorial. Overall, great work!
--WhyImShould (talk) 13:35, 6 April 2026 (UTC)
- Yeah, I know that the guiders sometimes appear in awkward places. Known issue that's a pain to fix. Re sounds, nothing is technically stopping me from autoplaying them on load, but I think it's not good etiquette for a website to autoplay sounds by surprise ... Thank you for playing, and glad you enjoyed the adventure. * Pppery * it has begun... 14:52, 6 April 2026 (UTC)
Feedback
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- What I liked
...easy
- What I didn't like
...nothing
- What I wanted more of
...not sure
- What was unnecessary
... nothing
- Any other thoughts you want to share
...no
--Meghna Anand (talk) 10:24, 11 April 2026 (UTC)
- Thank you for playing, and I'm happy that you enjoyed the adventure. * Pppery * it has begun... 23:27, 12 April 2026 (UTC)
Feedback
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- What I liked
- The pace and structure was really good.
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- What I didn't like
- There is nothing i didn't like.
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- What I wanted more of
- TalkPages
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- What was unnecessary
- Everything served well.
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- Any other thoughts you want to share
- N0.
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--Neeradh.S (talk) 10:59, 11 April 2026 (UTC)
- Thank you for playing, and I'm happy that you enjoyed the adventure. I'm not sure what more there is to say about talk pages; there's an entire module focused just on communication ... * Pppery * it has begun... 23:28, 12 April 2026 (UTC)
Feedback
edit- What I liked
The activity was easy to follow and very interactive. It helped me understand key Wikipedia concepts like NPOV, verifiability, and wikilinks in a practical way.
- What I didn't like
Some instructions were slightly confusing at first, especially when using the toolbar features without clear visuals.
- What I wanted more of
More examples or guided steps for beginners while performing actions like adding links, references, and images.
- What was unnecessary
A few repetitive instructions could be reduced to make the process quicker and more streamlined.
- Any other thoughts you want to share
Overall, it was a great learning experience and helped build confidence in editing Wikipedia pages. --Manvikesarwani09 (talk) 19:57, 11 April 2026 (UTC)
- Thank you for playing, and I'm happy that you enjoyed the adventure. Hmm, you may have a point here that the "add an image" step especially feels kind of rushed - I should look over that and split it into several steps some day. And re the toolbar steps, I'm kind of limited in what the GuidedTour interface allows you to show so I'm not sure how I could make it clearer. * Pppery * it has begun... 23:30, 12 April 2026 (UTC)
- Went ahead and modified Missions 6 (in VE mode) and 7 (in both modes) to give better, more direct guidance about how to add refs/links/images. * Pppery * it has begun... 22:20, 13 April 2026 (UTC)
Feedback
edit- What I liked
The interactive format made learning Wikipedia's core policies (like NPOV, Verifiability, and Civility) engaging and much less intimidating. The step-by-step guidance was perfect for a beginner.
- What I didn't like
Some of the simulated editing interfaces felt a little constrained, though I understand it's necessary for the tutorial environment.
- What I wanted more of
A bit more hands-on practice with Wikitext formatting, such as how to add complex citations or create wiki-links within the text.
- What was unnecessary
The space theme was fun, but occasionally the narrative dialogue could be shortened to get straight to the educational points faster.
- Any other thoughts you want to share
Overall, it's a fantastic onboarding tool! It really helped build my confidence to start making actual edits and communicating with the community. Thank you for creating this!
Tirumanisuryasivashankar (talk) 05:51, 12 April 2026 (UTC)
- Thank you for playing, and I'm glad you enjoyed the adventure. Hmm ...
occasionally the narrative dialogue could be shortened to get straight to the educational points faster
- I'm happy to take specific wording suggestions.A bit more hands-on practice with Wikitext formatting, such as how to add complex citations or create wiki-links within the text
- I note you seem to have taken the adventure in the visual editor, which is fine, but means you get less exposure to the wikitext as that is the nature of VE; it prettifies editing for you. At least for wikilinks the source-editor version may go into more detail about how it works. Re citations I don't think going into a lengthy tangent about citation structure would be helpful as that's not a vitally important concept for new editors to know; as long as they make it possible to find the source generally other Wikipedians and bots can fine-tune the formatting.Thank you for creating this!
- And, while I'm not the creator of the adventure (merely it's current maintainer), I think I can say "You're welcome" anyway. * Pppery * it has begun... 23:39, 12 April 2026 (UTC)
Feedback
edit- What I liked
The Wikipedia Adventure game was interactive and easy to understand. It helped me learn how Wikipedia works, including editing, adding references, and maintaining neutrality. The step-by-step missions made learning simple and engaging.
- What I didn't like
Some instructions were slightly unclear, and a few tasks felt repetitive. The pace of the game was also a bit slow in certain sections.
- What I wanted more of
I would have liked more advanced editing tasks and real-world examples. More practice exercises on citations and article improvement would also be helpful.
- What was unnecessary
Some introductory explanations were longer than needed, especially when similar concepts were repeated in multiple missions.
- Any other thoughts you want to share
Overall, the Wikipedia Adventure game was helpful and informative. It is a good learning tool for beginners to understand Wikipedia editing and guidelines. â Preceding unsigned comment added by Srivalli Mallapragada (talk ⢠contribs) 14:28, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
- Thank you for playing. Hmm... Re repeated concepts, the only one I'm aware of is wikilinks being discussed in both Missions 1 and 7, although looking at your contributions it seems like you did some missions twice so that explain it. Happy to take specific suggestions for where an explanation could be shortened. And, re citations I'm not sure what more there is to say about them, and the Wikipedia Adventure by its nature tries to present a consistent experience to every user so can't be completely a real-world example ... * Pppery * it has begun... 15:00, 17 April 2026 (UTC)
Feedback
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- What I liked
the concept is cool, especially for newcomers.
- What I didn't like
it was a bit slow at start and i thought i had done something wrong.
- What I wanted more of
hands on tutorials about sandboxes
- What was unnecessary
...
- Any other thoughts you want to share
uhhhhhh no.
--AsharInWiki (talk) 10:52, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
- You did great! Remember everyone learns at different paces, so what may seem slow to you is right-on-pace for others. And, although you may be taking some additional onboarding that emphasises them, user sandboxes aren't really core to what Wikipedia is so I don't think The Wikipedia Adventure should. * Pppery * it has begun... 16:10, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
- Gotta love the irony. It's too slow paced. Next person giving feedback; it's too fast-paced. I think that tells me the pace is just right. * Pppery * it has begun... 18:48, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Feedback
edit- What I liked
I really liked how the program was structured to gradually teach Wikipedia editing along with some technical and programming-related concepts. The guidance provided by the trainers was very helpful, and the hands-on approach made it easier to understand how things work in real scenarios.
- What I didn't like
At times, some instructions felt a bit fast-paced, especially for beginners who are completely new to editing or technical concepts.
- What I wanted more of
I would have appreciated more detailed examples and a bit more time for practice, especially for advanced editing and technical sections.
- What was unnecessary
Most of the content was relevant, but a few repetitive instructions could have been reduced.
- Any other thoughts you want to share
Overall, it was a very useful and engaging program. It helped in building confidence in Wikipedia editing and gave a good introduction to technical contributions as well. Looking forward to more such programs in the future.
--Gauri Guptaa (talk) 18:21, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
- Thank you for playing, and I'm happy you enjoyed the adventure. It's worth pointing out that the adventure itself includes no time constraints; you are welcome to spend as much time as you want on each step before clicking next, and you are welcome to do unguided experimentation too. Given that the previous commenter complained that the pace is too slow I think it's probably fine. Re repetitive instructions I'm happy to take specific suggestions for wording changes. * Pppery * it has begun... 19:05, 18 April 2026 (UTC)
Feedback
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- What I liked
Easy and useful
- What I didn't like
all good
- What I wanted more of
felt about right
- What was unnecessary
nothing
- Any other thoughts you want to share
no
--CopperAlchemy (talk) 21:41, 20 April 2026 (UTC)
- Thank you for playing, and I'm happy you enjoyed the adventure. * Pppery * it has begun... 17:10, 4 May 2026 (UTC)
Feedback
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- What I liked
That learning is made through a game, so it's somewhat less daunting
- What I didn't like
Too much info all on the same page
- What I wanted more of
A bit more straightforward directions
- What was unnecessary
the music
- Any other thoughts you want to share
I am just starting to learn so I can't really judge
--Georgia Gaida (talk) 16:56, 30 April 2026 (UTC)
- Thank you for playing. Re the music, nothing is forcing you to actually play it so you can just ignore it if you want. And you are welcome to proceed at your own pace so I don't think too much info on the same page is a problem either. And re directions, I am happy to take specific suggestions for how to make them more straightforward. * Pppery * it has begun... 17:08, 4 May 2026 (UTC)
Feedback
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- What I liked
The game (I Play this when I'm bored)
- What I didn't like
None
- What I wanted more of
none
- What was unnecessary
none
- Any other thoughts you want to share
none