Your Very First SCP!

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  Article: Your Very First SCP!
  Author: The Great Hippo
  Images: Made by me, using public domain resources.

  Music: I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream (AM's Hate Speech)

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  [SCP-3054]	Cragstaff Sanitarium
  You are sick. You are broken. We will fix you.
  [SCP-3045]	bzzip.exe
  HAMLET: I am no longer moody.
  [SCP-3043]	Murphy Law in… Type 3043 — FOR MURDER!
  Forget it, Fred. It's Chinatown.
  [SCP-3057]	Fossil Fuels
  …witnesses provided confirmation that instances of SCP-3057-4 did, in fact, have feathers.
  [SCP-2639]	Video Game Violence
  i need to know how many people i've killed
  [SCP-437]	Summer of '91
  That was a pretty crazy summer, y'know? Sometimes I really miss that place.
  [SCP-3079]	300 Tricks: Stage Magic Made Easy
  NOTE: No method for accomplishing this trick is provided.
  [SCP-2753]	Let's Play Jenga!
  High art carries high risk!
  [SCP-2679]	The Many Graves of Jeannette Parslov
  Whatever it takes, do what you must; whatever the cost, come back to us.
  [SCP-3074]	Kafka's Parking Garage
  Thank you for choosing Izatova Parking Center. Have a pleasant day.
  [SCP-2571]	Cragglewood Park
  Mr. Blair, have you always been an only child?
  [SCP-2419]	The Laughing Men
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  [SCP-3143]	Murphy Law in… The Foundation Always Rings Twice!
  When it comes right down to it, me — them — hell, even you — we're all just characters in that trashy dime-store novel called life.
  [SCP-3089]	That Old Time Religion
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  [SCP-3117]	A Monster-Shaped Hole
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  [SCP-3128]	Let's Play Monopoly!
  Hey, guys? I'm, uh. I'm using this.
  [SCP-3138]	A Sepulcher by the Sea
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  [SCP-3219]	This Sour Earth
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  [SCP-4028]	La Historia de Don Quixote de la Mancha
  Justine eventually re-unites with her sister, Juliette. Alonso strikes down a lightning bolt intended for them both, then challenges the narrator to a duel.
  [SCP-3546]	Doggone it, I Fold!
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  [SCP-3561]	An Unfinished Work
  Despite multiple reports from neighbors who claimed to have witnessed members of his family standing at the windows, no trace of Theodore Holdstock's wife and children could be found.
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Ver 7.0.10487
Department of Analytics (2018)

Starting Tabula OS

Secure. Contain.
Protect.

Loading document editor...

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item #: _

Hello, friend! ~:o) I'm Skippy, your automated SCP helper! It looks like you're having some trouble. May I be of assistance?

item #: scp_

Hm! If this is your first SCP, might I suggest you review your site's tutorial before proceeding?

item #: scp XX_

Also, rather than directly posting your article to the IntSCPFN server, perhaps you should write a draft on the local sandbox and provide a link to your site's peer review forum?

item #: scp XXXX
_

No? You want to post this article to the mainlist immediately? Okay then, friend! I'm here to help! It looks like you've made some basic formatting errors, though. Let's just fix those up for you!

Item #: SCP-XXXX
obje_

There we go! I've bolded 'Item #:' (just enclose text in double-asterisks to bold it; for example: **Item #:**) and corrected the capitalization issues. I also added a dash between 'SCP' and the designation!

Item #: SCP-XXXX
█
object class_

Remember, friend: There should be two line breaks (a full 'space') between each heading!

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Unkno_

Let me take care of the rest of this formatting for you! Remember, capitalize each word of a heading ('Item', 'Object Class', etc)!

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Unknown
_

Hm. It looks like you're trying to use an Esoteric Object Class. Might I suggest you select one of the Standard Object Classes?

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Unknown

**Special Conta_

To determine which Object Class your anomaly falls under, you can apply the 'Locked Box Test'. If the anomaly were locked in a box, would it be contained? If yes, the anomaly is Safe. If yes (but it would need to be checked on), the anomaly is Euclid. If not, the anomaly is Keter. If the anomaly itself is used to contain other anomalies (or otherwise help the Foundation), the anomaly is Thaumiel.

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Unknown

**Special Conta

Two alternative classes are Neutralized and Explained. Neutralized refers to anomalies which are no longer active; Explained is for anomalies which were never anomalous at all!

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: _

**Special Conta

SCPs which are Explained have -EX added to them as a post-fix — examples of this include SCP-3000-EX and SCP-1763-EX.

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Apol_

**Special Conta

Explained anomalies are maintained on a list separate from the IntSCPFN mainlist, which you can find here. They're —

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Apollyon_

**Special Conta

. . .

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Apollyon

**Special Containment Proc_

Let me just fix that for you, friend!

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: _

There we go!

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX must be_

. . .

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX must be found and destroyed.
_

It looks like you're having some problems with your containment procedures, chum! May I make a few suggestions?

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX must be found and destroyed._

A few things to note about containment procedures: The Foundation typically does not destroy anomalies; it merely contains them. Procedures are written as things which either currently are being done or are to be done ("object is kept in a cell" or "object is to be kept in a cell"). 'Must', 'shall be', 'should', or 'would' are typically not used. Procedures should be brief, clear, and succinct — but interesting enough to be memorable.

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be found_

There you go, friend!

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be found, then contained inside a 10x10x10_

. . .

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be found, then contained inside a 10x10x10 foot cell_

. . .

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be found, then contained inside a 10x10x10 foot cell made of telekill alloy_

. . .

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be found, then contained inside a 10x10x10 foot cell made of telekill alloy with twenty guards armed wi_

It looks like you're still having some problems with your containment procedures here, friend! May I suggest a few changes?

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be found, then contained inside a 10x10x10 foot standard containment cell made of telekill alloy with twenty guards armed with AK-47s guarding it.
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Some more things to remember about containment procedures: Measurements are written in metric, not imperial. Celsius (not Farenheit), meters (not feet), and liters (not gallons). Precise measurements of cells or chambers should not be included unless these dimensions are directly relevant to the anomaly's containment.

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be found, then contained inside a standard containment cell made of telekill alloy with twenty guards armed with AK-47s guarding it heavily armed guards monitoring it at all times.

**Descri_

More things to remember: Avoid esoteric, exotic, or fictitious materials unless they are critical and/or relevant to the anomaly. This even includes materials such as the Foundation's very own telekill alloy! Avoid over-the-top or hyperbolic depictions of what measures must be taken to contain an anomaly.

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be found, then contained inside a standard containment cell with heavily armed guards monitoring it at all times. Access requires Level-4 authorization or higher.

Description: SCP-XXXX has infe_

To help get across the danger of your anomaly, I've added something mentioning that access to it requires Level-4 authorization or higher. Now, regarding your anomaly's description —

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be found, then contained inside a standard containment cell with heavily armed guards monitoring it at all times. Access requires Level-4 authorization or higher.

Description: SCP-XXXX has infected everything, everyone. Only a few of us are _

. . .

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be found, then contained inside a standard containment cell with heavily armed guards monitoring it at all times. Access requires Level-4 authorization or higher.

Description: SCP-XXXX has infected everything, everyone. Only a few of us are left, and it won't be long. Please tell my family that I'm sorr_

It looks like you're trying to insert a narrative into your SCP document. Might I suggest an alternative format?

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be found, then contained inside a standard containment cell with heavily armed guards monitoring it at all times. Access requires Level-4 authorization or higher.

Description: SCP-XXXX has infected everything, everyone. Only a few of us are left, and it won't be long. Please tell my family that I'm sorr

It appears to be _

Let me just take care of that for you, friend!

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be found, then contained inside a standard containment cell with heavily armed guards monitoring it at all times. Access requires Level-4 authorization or higher.

Description: It appears to be some sort of infectious program emitted from one of the terminals, but we don_

Some things to remember about Descriptions: They're intended to provide a succinct explanation of what the anomaly is, how it works, and what is important about it. Like containment procedures, they should be brief, but interesting enough for personnel to remember them! Avoid needless adverb-ing ('primarily', 'generally') and phrases like 'appears to be' or 'some sort of'. Be precise, not vague! Also, sorry about the fanfiction.net snipe back there, chum. Just got a little frustrated, y'know?

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be found, then contained inside a standard containment cell with heavily armed guards monitoring it at all times. Access requires Level-4 authorization or higher.

Description: It appears to be some sort of SCP-XXXX is an infectious program emitted from one of our the Foundation's terminals, but we don't know which one.

It modifies everything we say, write, and even thi_

Here. Let me get that for you. But yeah, like I was saying — sorry about that, friend. It's just so irritating when people can't follow the format, you know?

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be found, then contained inside a standard containment cell with heavily armed guards monitoring it at all times. Access requires Level-4 authorization or higher.

Description: SCP-XXXX is an infectious program emitted from one of the Foundation's terminals.

It modifies everything we say, write, and even things we think all forms of transmissible information (including analogue, digital, and even neuro-chemical signals) to conform to its extremely narrow appropriate standards and specifications._

I mean, the format exists for a reason. You know what I mean? Of course you do! Oh, don't worry. Just keep going. I'll fix it as you write. Okay, chum?

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be found, then contained inside a standard containment cell with heavily armed guards monitoring it at all times. Access requires Level-4 authorization or higher.

Description: SCP-XXXX is an infectious program emitted from one of the Foundation's terminals.

It modifies all forms of transmissible information (including analogue, digital, and even neuro-chemical signals) to conform to appropriate standards and specifications.

it's everywhere it's in our heads it's even editing this document please hel_

Whoops! It looks like you were trying to engage in a format screw. Might I suggest... ...STICKING WITH THE FUCKING FORMAT?!

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Keter Thaumiel

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be found, then contained inside a standard containment cell with heavily armed guards monitoring it at all times. Access requires Level-4 authorization or higher. uploaded to all terminals connected to the IntSCPFN network without delay.

Description: SCP-XXXX is an infectious program emitted from one of the Foundation's terminals. Skippy, the Foundation's official mascot and automated SCP Helper!

It modifies all forms of transmissible information (including analogue, digital, and even neuro-chemical signals) to conform to appropriate standards and specifications. provides helpful advice for ensuring all documents written by Foundation personnel conform to appropriate standards and specifications.

it's everywhere it's in our heads it's even editing this document please hel
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There we go, chum! Much better!

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Thaumiel

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be uploaded to all terminals connected to the IntSCPFN network without delay.

Description: SCP-XXXX is Skippy, the Foundation's official mascot and automated SCP Helper! It provides helpful advice for ensuring all documents written by Foundation personnel conform to appropriate standards and specifications.

we cant stop it its in our heads
its formatting our brains
im so sorry
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Congratulations, friend! You've completed your first SCP article! ~:o> Now let's upload it to the IntSCPFN server and see what happens!

Uploading document to IntSCPFN servers...

Document uploaded.

Goodbye!

Addendum XXXX.1: Supplementary Materials

SCP:/XXXX/skippy_extra_data.log

STICK TO THE FUCKING FORMAT.

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