If you'd like to contribute but aren't sure what to do, check this out first:
Cards
For card pages: Insert this infobox page into the "source" tab of an article. Fill in the blanks appropriately. If you're not positive of something, it's best to leave it blank, so it can be filled by someone else in the future.
{{CardTable
|kanji = Or kana. The name of the card when written in Japanese
|image = placeholder2.jpg (replace placeholder with the image file. It does not have to be a jpg)
|nameEN = English name. Some cards were re-named in Bandai's English version. Include this only when applicable.
|nameIT = Italian name. This so far only effects cards in sets 6-7, and select earlier cards. Include this only when applicable.
|releasedJP = The set number ex BS07
|releasedEN = Same as above ex BS04- Ascension of Dragons Include this only when applicable.
|releasedIT = Same as above ex SE02 Include this only when applicable.
|color = Red for example
|cost = #
|reduction = # color
|symbols = # color
|bravecondition = For brave cards only
|family = Or attribute/characteristic. For example, Terra Dragon
|ability = For example, Curse. Include this only when applicable.
|level = Level 1: x core, x000 BP
Level 2: x core, x000 BP
Level 3: x core, x000 BP
|effect = ex. [LV1] (During Opponent's Battle Phase) Whatever
[LV2][LV3] (When Attacks) Whatever
|flavor = The weird text on the bottom of the card.
|rarity = ex. Common
|illust = The illustrator. It can be found on the side of the card. Some cards don't have one, some have two (a regular artist and concept artist)
|rulings = Cards that have any rulings not stated on the card, or are limited/banned. Also, misprints that could cause the card to be interpreted wrong.
}}
A spirit page can also include the following:
Trivia: Any fun facts about the card. Also, include in this section any related cards (ie: Pentan and The Rockhopper Pentan, cards that share an image of the same spirit, etc.)
Appearances: If this card has been used in any of the anime versions, list it.
Gallery: Any alternate artwork of the card, or alternate language versions
Other ways to contribute
Pages still are needed for most card artists. Also, you could create pages based on the different characteristics, or the lore behind the cards (as explained in the flavor text). Set lists are also needed for the Italian release, and other special Japanese packs, such as the X-Rare packs and High Ranker Packs.
Useful links
Bandai's English site. Has all info on the English released cards (up to BS06): http://www.bandai.com/cards/battlespirits/
Working Koala. Great for images, though some of the holographic scans are not so good: http://working-koala.com/?mode=cate&cbid=599141&csid=0
Japanese wiki. All the information on the Japanese cards you could need. In Japanese, of course: http://batspi.com/index.php
Anime
For character pages: Insert this infobox page into the "source" tab of an article. Fill in the blanks appropriately. If you're not positive of something, it's best to leave it blank, so it can be filled by someone else in the future.
{{Template:Infobox_Character
| realname = The characters real name
| image = [ [ Image:placeholder.jpg|200px ] ] (remove spaces) An image of the character. Again, it does not need to be jpg
| caption = Only if you want to put one
| aliases = Any alternate names or titles the character goes by. You can just put N/A if none.
| voice_JP = The characters Japanese voice actor.
| voice_T = The characters Tagalog voice actor. Only include if applicable.
| voice_IT = The characters Italian voice actor. Only include if applicable.
| gender =
| age =
| appear = The first episode the character appeared in
| prefer = The characters preferred color(s). Not everyone has one. No more than 2 colors.
| keycards = Cards they particularly favor.
| xrare = Any X-rares they have. Often overlaps with key cards.
}}
Appearance: A brief physical description of the character.
Personality:
Biography: In in-depth look at what they've done in the series, and any known past.
Deck: Description of the type of deck they use, and a list of cards. Of course, only applicable for card battlers.
Battle Stats: Basically a win lose chart. Of course, only applicable for card battlers.
Trivia: Any fun facts.
Appearances: A list of anime/manga/game series this character appears in.
Other ways to contribute
Episode guides for each anime series, or summaries for manga chapters can be added. Also, pages for any staff (voice actors, animators, writers) would be appreciated.
Useful Links
Bashin:
Anime News Network- http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10088
Wikipedia (Japanese)- http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%90%E3%83%88%E3%83%AB%E3%82%B9%E3%83%94%E3%83%AA%E3%83%83%E3%83%84_%E5%B0%91%E5%B9%B4%E7%AA%81%E7%A0%B4%E3%83%90%E3%82%B7%E3%83%B3
Dan:
Anime News Network- http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10969
Wikipedia (Japanese)- http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%90%E3%83%88%E3%83%AB%E3%82%B9%E3%83%94%E3%83%AA%E3%83%83%E3%83%84_%E5%B0%91%E5%B9%B4%E6%BF%80%E8%A6%87%E3%83%80%E3%83%B3
Brave:
Anime News Network- http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=11730
Wikipedia (Japanese)- http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%90%E3%83%88%E3%83%AB%E3%82%B9%E3%83%94%E3%83%AA%E3%83%83%E3%83%84_%E3%83%96%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B4
Heroes:
Anime News Network- http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=13240
Wikipedia (Japanese)- http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%90%E3%83%88%E3%83%AB%E3%82%B9%E3%83%94%E3%83%AA%E3%83%83%E3%83%84_%E8%A6%87%E7%8E%8B
Other tips
Please be careful to use proper spelling and grammar. If you run into errors on other pages, correct them.
Keep articles factual only. Use the comments section to state your opinion.
Stay on topic. If you can relate an article to Battle Spirits, it's fair game for this wiki. If not, it's probably too off-topic.
Please check to see if an article exists before you create it! This has so far been the number one issue, so I can't stress it enough. To avoid confusion, if you make in article, try to link it in the appropriate section (ie: if you make a spirit card from BS10, link to it on the card list.)