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 favour, it can be added to the list.
 * If necessary, decisions about close candidacies will be made on a case-by-case basis.
 * If you are nominating a previously nominated image, make sure you add link(s) to previous nominations. A historical list of nominations is stored in the archives.

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, by wiki users.
 * Non-free images used under the "Fair use" condition should not be nominated.
 * The image file size 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 75x75, but smaller than 250x250 pixels.
 * For larger images, use a thumbnail which is within these sizes.
 * The image is in compliance with the Images and media policy.

How to nominate
See the following example:

Example
Description: Sample description.

Reason: Sample reason.

Expiry:


 * Support - As nominator. ~

Note to nominators (READ THIS BEFORE NOMINATING)

 * Describe the image. The description should describe the image itself, and not anything else.  Note that the description appears on the Main Page. 
 * Be neutral. The description should not be biased, and avoid superlatives, such as "most", "greatest", "best", etc.
 * Be creative. Descriptions beginning with "A picture of..." and "A view of..." are not appropriate and should be avoided.
 * Avoid redundancy. Do not repeat the "title" of the image in the description. Try reading the title and the description together to see how it sounds. For example,  Kharidian Desert, a shimmering oasis  sounds better than  Kharidian Desert, a shimmering oasis in the Kharidian Desert .
 * Use it first. Please make sure the image is used in the mainspace before nominating.

How to vote

 * Support as nominator
 * Support/Oppose/Neutral - with reasons
 * Weak support/oppose - with reasons
 * Comment - to provide comments

Statistics
What type of images do you think should be featured more? NPCs Monsters Locations Scenery Others

Total images: 62

Astea Frostweb
Description: A fearsome mage.

Reason: I was reading its article and couldn't help but notice how good the image is. The transparency is epic.

Expiry:


 * Support - As nom. 18:40, May 7, 2010 (UTC)
 * Support - the hair is nice, and the cloths are nice. would have strong support, but the breasts and face which are the main focus of the picture look pixelated. 19:41, May 7, 2010 (UTC)
 * Oppose - While this is a nice image, I feel she looks too polygon-like (per Farcaster). I'd love to have some new Dungeoneering bosses as featured images, but it just doesn't feel like this should be one of 'em. Sorry. 04:19, May 8, 2010 (UTC)
 * Oppose - When zoomed out the chin is superbly pointy, and full size several other features take on some nasty rough edges. I wish NPCs had heads as detailed as their chatheads. 04:41, May 8, 2010 (UTC)
 * Weak support - Per everybody. I also like some Dungeoneering bosses feautured... such as MY images of Stomp, Icy Bones, Hobgoblin Geomancer, Luminescent Icefiend, etc.  06:24, May 8, 2010 (UTC)
 * Weak support - The only flaw is frostweb's angry face; I'd prefer it to be more welcoming. 23:06, May 8, 2010 (UTC)
 * Neutral - Per all comments above combined. 00:15, May 9, 2010 (UTC)
 * Neutral - Theres nothing wrong in all fairness... However... It lacks the wow factor 15:51, May 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * Oppose - I would prefer featured images to be about "good" subjects, not "unhappy" or "evil" ones. 18:49, May 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * * sigh*.. if u want sunshine, lollipops and raindrops, runescape isnt really for u. oh and what is the "wow" factor? 18:53, May 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * Comment - Actually, the wow factor is the kind of image that makes you think: Wow! When you look at it... And everyone is entitled to their own opinions on their votes... 20:09, May 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * Yes they are, and im allowed to comment on their opinion. and its strange, iv looked threw the featured images many times, and never experienced the "wow" factor. strange. 22:55, May 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * it just annoys me when ppl say "i dont like this npc" or "its too evil", because i take that to mean "the image is 350% perfect, but im going to oppose because i dont like what the image is of." no offense 2 any1. 22:58, May 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * Support - How could this image not be featured?  The level of detail in her clothes is amazing, the angle is almost perfect, and finally her face has amazing shadows.  She actually looks like a person unlike 90% of Runescape's blocky npcs.  If you say this image lacks wow factor, you must not have seen as many bad looking npc's as I have in my time. Skel X 16:32, May 13, 2010 (UTC)

Law altar
Description: The scales of justice decorate the source of law runes.

Reason: This picture's angle solves the issues I had with the previous nomination. It is high quality and captures a feeling of mystical uncertainty and power.

Expiry:
 * Support - As nominator. 02:56, May 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * Strong oppose - Sorry, but the image is pretty much horrible. The lighting is good, but the image is huge, offcentered, awkward, and simply boring. 03:02, May 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Not symetrical, the not-showing-anything-special part from the left of the image is just...Terrible. And the dark fog doesn't help at all, but ruin the image. Sorry. 10:27, May 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * Comment - Just a little note: there is no fog in this image whatsoever. Any image of the law altar that is brighter than this has been edited in an image editor. Images definitely do not look best when symmetrical, and I intended to show the law scale design on the floor. 21:59, May 10, 2010 (UTC)


 * Oppose - Amazing image, Just doesn't feel like it should be featured... It lacks that "Wow" factor. 15:55, May 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * Neutral - (I will "vote" on the previous image, not the recently cropped one) I can't say the angle is a lot better than the other nomination, bu you can see a bit more of the symbol which is nice. It is, however, not very symmetrical. 16:50, May 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * Support - This image is much better than the last one. The angle is superior. --Coolnesse 21:50, May 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * Strong Oppose - Terrible angle. 13:27, May 13, 2010 (UTC)
 * Support - cuz ribbles took it@@@ -- 19:41, May 13, 2010 (UTC)

Daemonheim (2nd nom.)
Description: Daemonheim awaits, but are you ready for it?

Reason: AA, no fog to ruin it,nice view, cant see anything wrong with it.

Expiry:

Previous (1st) nomination: RuneScape:Featured images/archive13


 * Support - As nominator. 19:10, May 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * Support - I like this image, because it is very clear and it shows the general structure of Daemonheim. 19:54, May 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * Neutral - 20:11, May 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * Oppose - It's too far zoomed out to see anything clearly, and the snow makes everything look fuzzy. Furthermore, the subject itself is of a broken down castle, something I'm not fond of. 20:13, May 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * Support - Looks great. --Coolnesse 21:49, May 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * Comment - I think Fswe nominated this picture already. 23:07, May 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * Yup, I also took the image myself, but it didn't go through, so I feel honoured. Probably because Parsonsda commented on my "pictures with great angles".  12:24, May 11, 2010 (UTC)


 * Support - No need to explain it again, right? (see above) 12:24, May 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * Strong Oppose - Per Helm. 15:14, May 11, 2010 (UTC)

Daemonheim boat
Description: The last journey home from Daemonheim

Reason: I think that the image is really well angled and the use of fog is usually frowned upon... But in my opinion, could easily be considered one of the greatest parts of this image. It gives a feeling of mystery and unknown to the lands of Daemonheim and the fear that it spreads.

Expiry:


 * Strong Support - As the nominator 20:17, May 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * Oppose - It's kind of... lacking. The foreground... Ugh! I can't look at it anymore! --Coolnesse 20:22, May 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * Oppose - The fog ruins it. It's near impossible to see anything. 20:23, May 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * That's the whole point of the image. 15:15, May 11, 2010 (UTC)


 * Support - Personally I find the fog gives it a mysterious air. Coelacanth0794 22:04, May 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * Neutral - The fog makes it cool and mysterious, which I like, but it was a bit empty and grey so I was going to weak-support, but I then saw that it needs AA and the water just quits in an awkward way, so I'm neutral. Law Rune.PNGce rules!Guthix logo.svg 12:32, May 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * Strong Support - Per nom. 15:15, May 11, 2010 (UTC)

Stomp
Description: The head of the largest Behemoth you've ever seen.

Reason: Well, it's AA, it has some interesting scenery around it, the portal looks awesome, and the head is very symmetrical. Summarised: overall a great look. Let's hope that less than 50% opposes! .

Expiry:


 * Support - As nominator. 18:08, May 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * Oppose - kinda scary to younger players, not very intresting, cute thoe and love the aa
 * Younger players?Like, what the hell, you have to be 13+ to play RuneScape. I even showed this to a 7-year-old and he laughed. He wasn't scared at all. 08:33, May 12, 2010 (UTC)


 * Strong support - i normally hate aa, and kinda hate it here, but the picture is so dang awsome. yes it is scary, but thats the point. if anybody is scared by that, they shouldnt be playing rs. very nice colors, and an amazing feel. 18:31, May 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * Strong oppose - Just an ugly creature. And please tell me you are kidding by it has some interesting scenery around it as there is simply nothing around it. 18:35, May 11, 2010 (UTC)


 * Uhm, I didn't say it's a lot of scenery. I just like the tribal heads (or something), the pieces of stone and the crack above the "portal wall".  12:52, May 12, 2010 (UTC)


 * Strong oppose - If this is the state that our FIMG's have degenerated into... 18:37, May 11, 2010 (UTC)


 * "Degraded to" makes it sound like old fimages are better then this, and other new ones. im fairly sure the mountain 1, the underground pass, the ancients alter, etc from archive 2 wouldnt have came anywhere near passing these days, because they fail next to new ones such as this one. yes, maby its not like some others, and i agree its worse then tzhaar and the karamjan sea, but theres absolutly no way its worse then "old" fimages. 20:38, May 11, 2010 (UTC)


 * Sorry to burst your bubble... But he actually said deGENerated into... Still, I do agree with your statement, if there are some, nom them for delisting ^_^ 20:44, May 11, 2010 (UTC)


 * Support - A funny image that looks like it is playing peek-a-boo 22:06, May 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * Support - Per nominator. 09:06, May 12, 2010 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Too zoomed in and cropped for an image that isn't given transparency. I have been looking at it for 2 mins straight and still don't know what is what in the image. 10:24, May 12, 2010 (UTC)
 * I imagine this image would look worse with transparency. 19:50, May 13, 2010 (UTC)

Saradomin owl


Description: A cute bird.

Reason: The colours are great and the detail is nice.

Expiry:


 * Support - As nom. 18:39, May 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * Oppose bird, support owl - This is a Saradomin bird, not a Saradomin owl. I'd support a Saradomin owl, but not the bird. 18:44, May 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * Urr... I thought it was Sara bird = Sara owl and the article says the same. 18:50, May 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * Nope. The Saradomin bird is the second growth stage, and the Saradomin owl is the third (and final) growth stage. Trust me, I've raised a Saradomin owl and still have it. This is a Saradomin owl. 18:52, May 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * This image looks way better than that though o_O 18:54, May 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * I've uploaded a new owl image. 19:20, May 11, 2010 (UTC)


 * neutral: its really nice, love the feathers, the color, etc, but its just a bird <.> not feature image quality imo, but a good images anyways. 20:41, May 11, 2010 (UTC)
 * Weak support Cute. (still a bit angular) You should make the description a bit longer though (Something like: A cute bird that follows Saradomin. No, wait, that's nubbish.) and change the name to Bird instead of Owl.  12:58, May 12, 2010 (UTC)

Al Kharid palace


Description: A beautifically decorated building with exquisite taste.

Reason: There is excellent use of lighting, symmetry and a large variety of colours in this image, all of which will catch the reader's eye and captivate them. It is of very high quality, and the image is interesting in many aspects.

Expiry:
 * Support - as nom. 07:22, May 12, 2010 (UTC)
 * Weak Support - The image would be better without that NPC there. Still, its symmetry is awesome. 08:41, May 12, 2010 (UTC)
 * Support - Very colourful, and the NCP brings life to the image; this isn't DeadScape.... yet.... (>.> at Lucien) 10:10, May 12, 2010 (UTC)
 * Support - Great colours and symmetry. The "piece of outside" and "another room" doesn't even matter. And, uhm... I took the image myself.   Do you know how annoying it was to wait for Hassan to pose nice and that stupid warrior to leave?   13:01, May 12, 2010 (UTC)
 * Neutral - The symettry is good, but the colours are ugly. 14:28, May 12, 2010 (UTC) Changed to Oppose per riblet.  13:28, May 13, 2010 (UTC)
 * Support - A rather nice and vibrant picture with good symmetry. JX Blue Talk 14:36, May 12, 2010 (UTC)
 * Oppose - The colors feel unnaturally vibrant. This particularly applies to the poles in the foreground and the sand in the back corner. Also, what's being shown in the windows? It almost looks like the horizon, which doesn't really make any sense. :p 22:02, May 12, 2010 (UTC)
 * Oppose - per riblet. 22:18, May 12, 2010 (UTC)

Fight Arena Bar
Description: The 'nicest' place you've ever been to.

Reason: Detailed. I like it too much.

Expiry:


 * Support - As nominator. --Coolnesse 00:22, May 13, 2010 (UTC)
 * Neutral, leaning towards support - It's a nice image, I like the food. The detail is simply great, but there's a head chopped off in the bottom, half an imp on the left side and guards showing their backs. There's also a big piece of grass in the right top corner, which doesn't go with the room itself.  06:54, May 13, 2010 (UTC)
 * Neutral - The detail is simply awesome, but there is loads of things that are cut-off in there. 13:30, May 13, 2010 (UTC)
 * Oppose- This image doesn't look very different from just another bar to me. If it was better cropped and angled it might be different, but as is it looks pretty boring. I also don't think the description is very informative. Skel X 16:37, May 13, 2010 (UTC)

Christmas cupboard
Description: A cupboard of Christmas goodness leading into the Land of Snow.

Reason: It has superb graphics such as the particles and i like the wood too.

Expiry:


 * Support - As nominator. 11:12, May 2, 2010 (UTC)
 * Support - I love the particles, scenery (as far as that's possible on such tiny piece of snow) and design of the cupboard. But it doesn't really need transparency, because it looks like it's floating. Oh, and PLEASE, change the description... I wouldn't call 'Jump in.' very descriptive, could have been a manhole.   11:19, May 2, 2010 (UTC)
 * What would you suggest then, sirrah? 13:06, May 2, 2010 (UTC)
 * Uhm... "A cupboard of Christmassy goodiness leading into the Land of Snow." or something.  15:31, May 6, 2010 (UTC)
 * You actually changed it, with a small change!  06:46, May 7, 2010 (UTC)


 * Slight support - It is a nice picture. Lil cloud 9 11:27, May 2, 2010 (UTC)
 * Weak oppose - The particles kinda ruin it for me, plus there is 1 or 2 very small graphical errors which kinda change my weak support into an weak oppose 11:58, May 2, 2010 (UTC)
 * Support - Simple, symmetrical, prettyful. Ajraddatz Talk 13:10, May 2, 2010 (UTC)
 * Weak support - Nice image, but the angle is terrible. 13:26, May 2, 2010 (UTC)
 * between strong and normal support - i love the way the thing looks like the inside is glowing, and the way the snow is coming out is wonderfull. 18:34, May 2, 2010 (UTC)
 * Comment - This seems familiar; wasn't it already nominated? 00:37, May 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * Oppose - It's badly angled, and the small, small amount of particle snow flying out just ruins it for me. I expect to see a winter wonderland in there, but this image makes it seem like such a light snowfall on a cold February morning. It just doesn't seem exciting. 02:31, May 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * Also, this seems more Narnia-themed than RuneScape-themed >.> 02:32, May 3, 2010 (UTC)


 * Oppose - This image is blurry, and the particles don't help. Diriz is right; something RS themed is better than something Narnia themed. 10:31, May 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * I never liked the particles, helm, I just care about the wood =p 15:48, May 3, 2010 (UTC)


 * Support - Per Fswe1. 21:24, May 3, 2010 (UTC)
 * Support - It's HD and special-effecty. -- 23:47, May 4, 2010 (UTC)
 * Support - I just really like the cool looks this picture gives off. 00:19, May 7, 2010 (UTC)
 * Oppose - The blurriness of the particles and the non-blurred outline do not work together for me. 23:49, May 7, 2010 (UTC)
 * Extended for another week until May 16 2010. -- 18:04, May 9, 2010 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Nice, just lacks the 'WOW!' factor for me. --Coolnesse 20:50, May 9, 2010 (UTC)