RuneScape:Featured images

Featured images are images that add significantly to articles, either by illustrating article content particularly well, or being eye-catching to the point where users will want to read its accompanying article. Taking the adage that "a picture is worth a thousand words," the images featured on the Main Page should illustrate a Wiki article in such a way as to add significantly to that article, according to the featured image criteria. All currently featured images can be found in the featured images gallery.

Nominating

 * If you believe an image should be featured, please add it below to the "Current nominations" section.
 * Conversely, if you believe that an image should be unfeatured, add it to the "Nominations for delisting" section.
 * For promotion, if an image is listed here for about seven days with three or more reviewers in support (excluding the nominator(s)) and the consensus is in its favor, it can be added to the list.
 * Note, however, that anonymous votes are generally disregarded, as are opinions of sockpuppets.
 * If necessary, decisions about close candidacies will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Image criteria

 * The image is used in an article.
 * Unless the image is used elsewhere in the wiki, it will not be accepted. This is to prevent "orphaned images".
 * The image is taken from RuneScape game client.
 * Non-free images used under the "Fair use" condition should not be nominated.
 * The image is less than 100kb.
 * This is to facilitate users with slower connections, and to reduce lag.
 * Larger images may be used, provided the thumbnails are within this limit.
 * The image is moderately sized.
 * The size is recommended to be larger than 30x30, but smaller than 200x200 pixels.
 * For larger images, use a thumbnail which is within these sizes.

How to nominate
See the following example:

Example
Description: A description for the image. Maximum 10 words long.

Reason: Provide a valid reason for nomination.

Note to nominators

 * The description should describe the image itself, and not be biased.
 * Try not to use superlatives (such as "most", "greatest", "best", etc.).
 * Please make sure the image is used in the mainspace before nominating.
 * Nominations without a valid reason and description will not be accepted.

How to vote

 * Support as nominator.
 * Support/Oppose/Neutral - with reasons.
 * Comment - to provide comments.

Catherby (2)
Description: A view in the middle of Catherby, starting to go onto the beach Reason: I am aware that we had this before, but It was a series of 5 different images changed along the course of the RFI (is that right? RFI?). This is the first one that was nominated. I am nominating it because I think it is a good image.


 * Support as nominator17:19, 20 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose per my rationale last time; and this one is WAY "busier" than before. -- [[Image:Dragon two-handed sword.png|Beware the underrated.]] Pikaandpi  Berserker Fury![[Image:Bandoschestplate.gif|Hit hard or go home.]]‎ 19:11, 20 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Support it's a fantastic pic
 * pika have you clicked on it to see the actual image? 17:22, 21 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Yes, I have, and I'm sticking to my opposition. -- [[Image:Dragon two-handed sword.png|Beware the underrated.]] Pikaandpi  Berserker Fury![[Image:Bandoschestplate.gif|Hit hard or go home.]]‎ 19:11, 21 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - In my opinion, only areas which had a Graphical rework should be featured. This one, Catherby, isn't. This makes it look like the old Runescape, without any special things to be shown.--. 08:30, 22 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Then which of the current featured images got a 'Graphical rework' more then Catherby ? 15:09, 22 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Not necessarily an anounced rework, but the Paterdomus basement was updated with the release of Legacy of Seergaze, and the Smoke dungeon was updated too.--. 05:43, 23 April 2009 (UTC)


 * Oppose - I don't like this view of catherby. The pictures name is Catherby beach, and that's what I rather like to see. 15:30, 22 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Catherby simply isn't a visually appealing area as of now. It's nothing the photographer did wrong; I think it's just not a good location. Morian Smith 03:44, 24 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - I do not think it captures enough of Catherby to be featured. The picture's quality is great, and no offense or anything, but it's the MOST LIMITED image I've ever seen in my life!! [[Image:Saradomin sword.PNG|25px]]   Tehnoobshow101  18:28, 24 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - It's not a good photo, but I woud like to see a featured image from this region -- [[Image:Woodcutting.gif]] Talk! Quest! Timchoff Sign! Edit #[[Image:Hunter.gif]] 19:20, 25 April 2009 (UTC)

Paterdomus basement Mausoleum
Description: A view of the basement Mausoleum of the Paterdomus temple.

Reason: A good example of the new Runescape, including light and detailed, improved graphics.


 * Support- Although I am completely against the whole 'Featured image' idea (I think it's a waste of space, we'd better give the space to Article of the Month), this truly is a nice image, see the reason.--. 06:43, 21 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - Looks great. -- [[Image:Dragon two-handed sword.png|Beware the underrated.]] Pikaandpi  Berserker Fury![[Image:Bandoschestplate.gif|Hit hard or go home.]]‎ 19:11, 20 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - It's got a nice forboding feel and the columns really give you a sense of the size of the place.  20:17, 20 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Oh and it's called the Paterdoumus Mausoleum so lets replace the world basement with Mausoleum, it also sounds better (spookier) 00:45, 21 April 2009 (UTC)


 * Support - A spooky and mysterious picture leading to my favourite region. Good use of light, so why not. No further comment needed. 04:38, 21 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Weak oppose - Brightness could be improved.  12:22, 22 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Comment - Brightness has been improved. 17:37, 22 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - I really like the detail and lighting, plus it looks much better since the brightness adjustment. CFLM ( Talk ) 11:21, 23 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - You capture the eeriness of the mausoleum perfectly, and the sense of foreboding coming from it is overwhelming, which is what I think is perfect for this picture. [[Image:Saradomin sword.PNG|25px]]   Tehnoobshow101  18:25, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

Polar Kebbit Hunting
Description: Picture of, and guide to, polar kebbit hunting Reason: Provides an overview and explanation of the activity that text descriptions were having a lot of difficulty conveying. You can look at the image, and know 90% of what you need to know to perform the skill.


 * Oppose - While I do think this is a very useful image, I don't think it's the type of image I would like to see featured. The text is perfect for the guide and the article, however, it takes away from the image quality and look.  For that reason I don't think I want it to be featured.   04:11, 22 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - It indeed is a useful image, but it contains nothing that has to be featured.--. 08:28, 22 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - It indeed is a useful image, but it contains nothing that has to be featured.--. 08:28, 22 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - As all opposes. Useful, but not feature worthy. 11:18, 22 April 2009 (UTC)

Jaldraocht Altar
Description: A picture of the Jaldraocht Altar Reason: The Picture of a frequently used and much sought after reward from a quest. I wanted to nominate this image because it has an artistic style and shows a popular area for Magers to change their Spellbooks to Ancient Magicks.


 * Support as nominator --- Requiem1160 16:45, 22 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Comment can you take the picture again and save in .png file format? Also it can be a lil bit higher, if you're afraid to appear on the pic you can take a screenshot while you do easter event emote :P
 * Comment Re-uploaded as asked Requiem1160 14:47, 25 April 2009 (UTC)


 * Support Looks very well done and is one of my favorite places in-game 23:57, 22 April 2009 (UTC)


 * Support Looks awsome, but i thinks is small. --Dindirindin 18:59, 25 April 2009 (UTC)

Smoke Dungeon
Description: An image of the smoke dungeon. Reason: The image shows amazing detail, and the smokey effect shows the real danger of the dungeon.


 * Support As nominator --- 00:50, 23 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose I just can't capture the feel of the smoke dungeon. You need to capture the feel, the foreboding, the fact that you are slowly succumbing to smoke... THAT'S what you need in a picture like this. Even the most inexperienced must be able to have a clear idea of what the dungeon looks like, that's the whole point of a picture! With this image, that doesn't happen. [[Image:Saradomin sword.PNG|25px]]   Tehnoobshow101  18:31, 24 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Can you please explain? I believe that there is smoke on the side of the image. Can you please explain how I can better get it to tell inexperienced people that it is dangerous? 03:52, 25 April 2009 (UTC)
 * I don't know how to explain but I agree with Tehnoobshow101. This image doesn't give the right feeling 08:29, 25 April 2009 (UTC)

=Nominations for Replacement= Description: A calm picture of the Avatar of Creation at Soul Wars. Reason: Re-uploaded a whole new picture as someone said that the old one is too cluttered.

Support as Replacer: Replaced the image for a more 'calm' look on the Creation Avatar Requiem1160 15:08, 25 April 2009 (UTC)

Opose replacement: with the same angle can be ok. --Dindirindin 16:21, 25 April 2009 (UTC)

Comment: It took along time to get the avatar in the camera focus, and in the other picture he's dieing/attacking - this was taken in a Tie World where no one is allowed near the opposing team's avatar

Comment: This is why the other image description is battle for the avatar of creation, because is a battle, not a image of the avatar.--Dindirindin 18:25, 25 April 2009 (UTC)

=Nominations for delisting==

Avatar of Creation
Description: A battle for the Avatar of Creation at Soul Wars. Reason: Too cluttered with players, the health bars and various prayers don't look good.

12:22, 22 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Support deletion - As nominator. 01:21, 21 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Opose deletion - It's one of the best images i've seen :)
 * Oppose - This picture isn't just about the Avatar, but it helps. We get a nice view of the Avatar, as well as the chaos of Soul Wars; and it's not like the HP bars are taking up the majority of the screen. Admittedly, it is a tiny bit cluttered with the Prayers and HP Bars, but not to the point where it detracts from the image immensely. -- [[Image:Dragon two-handed sword.png|Beware the underrated.]] Pikaandpi  Berserker Fury![[Image:Bandoschestplate.gif|Hit hard or go home.]]‎ 14:57, 21 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Comment - If a replacement image is found, the image can be nominated under "Nominations to replacement"
 * Support replacement - If you can find a tie Soul Wars world, I'm sure you can find one that isn't so cluttered. [[Image:Saradomin sword.PNG|25px]]   Tehnoobshow101  18:33, 24 April 2009 (UTC)
 * I'm free-to-play. 05:17, 25 April 2009 (UTC)