Useful Links for MDL
I'll collect useful links for MDL here. The drama titles are random, but if possible have something in common with the link.
Each entry contains a link and a short summary of the page the link leads to. All links lead to MDL pages except for the CSS Tutorial.
Content list:
1. MDL Dictionary/Shiro/LoT
2. MDL Writers Article Ideas & Discussion
3. Spoiler Guide for Feeds
4. Introduction to Wuxia/Xianxia/Xuanhuan dramas
5. Chinese Republican Era Dramas List
6. Chronicles of the Grave Robbers Universe Article
7. Chronicles of the Grave Robbers Universe Article (Updated)
8. The Lost Tomb Series Order
9. Favorite C-Drama OSTs
10. Watchlist Theme Tutorial (VIPs feature)
11. MDL's 2023 Watch Challenge Discussion Thread
12. Guideline to editing and submitting
13. Badges & Banners 1.0 for Watch Challenges and Clubs by Rien
14. Emblem Badges by Rien
15. Watchlist Styles CSS (VIP feature)
16. Drama recommendations for different moods
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1. My Sister's Dictionary
Chinese Movie - 2005
> MDL Dictionary | New MDL Dictionary Thread
> Library of Tutorial, Guides, Friendly Tips for MDL
If terms such as BL, HK, NDD or DOTS are foreign to you, check the MDL dictionary and you'll be enlightened. ;) It contains acronyms of drama titles, countries, people and other stuff and explains terms like Oppa or Spoiler.
On Shiro's profile you'll find lots of info for new member.
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2. Super Writer
Chinese Drama - 2015, 18 episodes
> (MDL Writers) Article Ideas & Discussion
Come here if you are a writer or want to write an article for MDL and share your ideas for an article, have any questions regarding writing for MDL or need advise.
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3. Secret
Korean Movie - 2009
Gives advise of what to be cautious about when you post on feeds and how you should treat spoilers on feeds before you post to avoid giving away important parts of a story that will ruin the fun for others.
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4. Tale of Wuxia
Chinese Movie - 2020
> Introduction to Wuxia/Xianxia/Xuanhuan dramas
Links to three articles by Blizzardahm, who explains the terms Wuxia, Xianxia and Xuanhuan that you will come across once you discover Chinese dramas. The articles also list the differences between those genres and gives some drama recommendations of each genre.
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5. Mysterious Incident of the Republican Era
Chinese Drama - 0000, 30 episodes
> Chinese Republican Era Dramas List
A custom list by me that collects dramas with the genre/setting of the Chinese Republican Era (1912–1949).
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6. The Lost Tomb
Chinese Drama - 2015, 10 episodes
> The Lost Tomb (Chronicles of the Grave Robbers) Universe Article
Article by KimWanHee about the drama series "The Lost Tomb". The article gives insight to the story of the drama, the characters, the drama adaptions and helpful information concerning the watching order.
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7. The Lost Tomb 2
Chinese Drama - 2019, 40 episodes
> The Lost Tomb (Chronicles of the Grave Robbers) Universe Article (Updated Version)
This links to the updated edition of the former "Guide to the Grave Robbers Chronicles" by KimWanHee and taomubiji. It includes the old and new adaptions, an updated story summary, information where to watch the drama adaptions legally and more.
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8. Heavenly Palace on the Clouds
Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
A custom list by taomubiji collecting the adaptions of the Lost Tomb series and giving some information about them.
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9. Soundtrack
Japanese Movie - 2002
A former thread where I asked for recommendations, now a place where people can share their favorite soundtracks of Chinese dramas and movies. (Not supposed to share links for downloading but rather post the names of the drama whose soundtrack you like)
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10. Main Theme
Japanese Movie - 1984
> Watchlist Theme (CSS Tutorial)
First three links lead to MDL discussion threads in the VIP forum, the last to an actual CSS Tutorial outside MDL.
Changing the background of your watchlist to a custom theme is a VIP feature so if you're not a donator of MDL you can't access this feature. Regardless of this you can visit this tutorial if you're interested in CSS.
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11. Challenge
Korean Movie - 1935
> MDL's 2023 Watch Challenge Discussion Thread
Link to the discussion thread for the 2023 Watch Challenge. Go here if you want to know what Challenge is about or if you have any questions regarding it.
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12. Editorial Department Story
Chinese Drama - 2013, 36 episodes
> Guideline to Editing and Submitting New People or Titles
When you're looking for a drama or person and can't find it here you can add it to MDL yourself. The above link leads you to a guide that tells you what you should know first before doing a submission or edit.
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13. Challenge
Korean Drama - 1994, 16 episodes
> Badges & Banners 1.0 for Watch Challenges and Clubs
Here you can find Badges and Banners for all Watch Challenges, Clubs and many Fandoms. They are all made by Rien.
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14. Club Friday The Series Season 8: True Love…or Sympathy
Thai Drama - 2017, 4 episodes
This is the thread for Status Emblem Badges such as BL/GL Drama Lover, Umbrella Fan, Crazy for Evil, MDL Feeds Addict, K-Pop Lover, Book Lover, MDL Lurker.
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15. Style Me
Korean TV Show - 2021, 6 episodes
Watchlist Styles Editing and CSS (VIP feature)
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/vip-forum/32073-theme-ideas
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/vip-forum/35119-list-styles-css-help-for-newbs
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/vip-forum/49629-edit-theme-popover
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/vip-forum/32558-custom-themes
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16. In the Mood for Love
Hong Kong Movie - 2000
Mood Watcher Recommendations (Recs for different moods)