BAU SANDBOX II
"Creation Without Consequences"
Welcome to the primary drafting hub for the Backrooms Archive Unit Wiki.
This is a nearly consequence-free environment designed for writers to experiment with tales, stories, and CSS theme practice. You can start building your page right away using the tools provided below. Just a heads-up: while the sandbox is built for experimentation, any use of AI-generated writing is strictly prohibited and will be flagged.
For new authors: you should not be afraid of making pages within the sandbox - no one is here to judge your creation while it is still being made.
NOTICE: All pages within this sandbox are drafts owned and curated by their respective author - DO NOT EDIT SANDBOXES WHICH YOU DO NOT OWN.
CREATE A NEW PAGE
To get started, type the title of your draft below. Following the format below is the best way to keep your work organized and ensure it's easy to find whenever you need it.
NOTDAVIN
NOTDAVIN-1
NOTDAVIN-Level-123
Quick Tip: It is recommended to name your pages after your username - this is to reduce the chances of losing your sandbox page.
P R O T O C O L : : R E T R I E V A L
Lost track of your sandbox page? Use the retrieval tool to locate pages that are associated with you (SUPER HIGH TECH!).
Writing Guide
Below is a collection of our tutorials and guides compiled from the recent BAU Authorship Program. These resources have helped produce numerous guided articles. You may use them to assist with your writing.
Tutorial 1
Level Writing
New to the Backrooms or writing in general? This guide covers the absolute basics: from Wikidot syntax to starting your very first draft.By: maulidonia &
Samclipper
Tutorial 1
Entity Writing
Tired of empty hallways? Learn how to create complex creatures and flourishing ecosystems that bring life to the void.By: Nissan_Silvia
Tutorial 2
Negative Levels
Learn the protocols for Negative Levels. Note: Basics are the same as Tutorial 1, so check that out first if you're stuck!By: Crystalwavessss &
glassofdino
Tutorial 2
Clinical vs. Non-Clinical Tone
Ever wonder why some pages sound like poetry and others like Wikipedia? Master the art of choosing the right "tone" for your story (CHOOSE EUPHORIA!).By: NOTDAVIN
Tutorial 2
Be Creative!
Stuck on "dusty hallway" syndrome? This guide helps you break out of old tropes and build unique, interesting concepts.By: maulidonia
Tutorial 3
CSS Syntaxing
Take your pages to the next level. Learn how to build custom themes and designs to make your work visually unforgettable.By: Crystalwavessss
RECENT SANDBOX ACTIVITY
Below are the 10 most recent sandbox pages created in the Sandbox 2:
Site Rules
By using The Backrooms Archive Unit Sandbox, you automatically agree to follow these rules. If you create pages that break site rules, the Sandbox motto “Creation Without Consequence” will no longer apply to you. Abuse the system, and you lose the privilege :P .
01. Respect
Treat everyone with equal respect. We all have different opinions, yet we can respect each other's views and restrain ourselves from pushing our beliefs onto others. This rule is also in-use for critics - please refrain from arguing with critics, as they have gone out of their way to critique your page.
02. Griefing
Griefing refers to the intentional action taken to destroy or damage someone else's work—is strictly prohibited. This applies to both the sandbox and the main page. Individuals found breaking this rule will be permanently banned from the wiki.
03. NSFW Content or Gore
We do not permit NSFW content on this site. This includes real images of human corpses or any form of extremely graphic harm. While some pages may contain gore within a fictional context, genuinely brutal or explicit depictions are not allowed. If you plan to write content that includes fake blood, 3D renders, or similar imagery, you must include a content warning at the top of your page. Additionally, we do not permit any form of adult content. If you are unsure whether a specific image or piece of content is allowed, please consult a staff member before posting.
04. Usage of AI
We do not permit the usage of any generative AI for writing and media. You are not permitted to use AI images due to their problematic copyright laws, and you are also not permitted to use ANY forms of AI writing, which includes the usage of Grammarly Premium, Google Transelator and many other "Grammar Tools". You are allowed to use the normal Grammarly or ones that do not use generative AI.
You are allowed to use AI for debugging code or to learn CSS - this has been done many times before, although directly using AI code is heavily discouraged, as it leads to the affected page being extremely laggy or, in some cases, completely broken.
05. Discriminatory Hate Speech
Discriminatory hate speech is strictly prohibited on this site. This includes racism and any similar forms of targeted discrimination.
06. Freedom of Speech
Members of the wiki are free to express concerns about the site, including the right to report staff for misconduct or submit complaints about them without fear of retaliation. Staff members or individuals in high-ranking positions must not intimidate, pressure, or attempt to manipulate votes or decisions in any way.
“Writing is the slow unveiling of disaster.”
~ Don DeLillo