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.
 * Be creative. Description such as "A picture of..." is not acceptable.
 * 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
 * Weak support/oppose - with reasons
 * Comment - to provide comments

Statistics
Total images: 21

Avatar of Destruction
Description: The Ultimate Battle for the Powerful Destruction Avatar has ended.

Reason: This picture shows the calamity that is Soul Wars and the Death of one the Avatars. It's similar to the 'Battle for the Creation Avatar', and is a rather clear picture, and has excellent textures viewed.


 * Support as nominator Requiem1160 13:50, 2 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Slight Support - I like the image, but I don't really like all the prayer icons, damage splats, or the health bars. 13:55, 2 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Comment Re-uploaded: I removed all the Health Splats and the Prayer bobbles. I couldn't remove the Prayer from Melee one, however. Requiem1160 13:03, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Slight support I really think this is a nice image. It is also well timed as the avatar seems to be calling out to the heavens as he's dying.  The reason my support is only slight is because we already have 2 soul wars images featured and already one of the avatar of destruction.  I'm ok with this one replacing the other.  My point is, there are a lot of other areas besides soul wars with great photo opportunities.   18:25, 2 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - The image has great detail, and shows a great image of a high leveled monster falling to the ground. 22:38, 2 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Don't we already have an Avatar of Destruction image being featured...? Why do we need 2? 12:43, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Question - Is this a nomination to replace, or to add? 15:22, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Answer - It's an obvious nomination to add, which explains why it's listed here. Requiem1160 15:31, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - We already have 2 pictures of the same monster. 18:12, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Weak oppose - Thanks for the clarification, Requiem. We already have a nice image for the avatar. Having two.. that would be overkill. 18:24, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - nominating another image of the same thing is superfluous. I think that we should have more variety in our featured images, instead of nominating the same thing over and over again. As we already have one featured, nominating this one would be simply unoriginal. C0smic 05:49, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Comment - This image is different to the Destruction Avatar standing around, and if you're talking about the Battle for the Soul Avatar, thats like saying you can't have Zamorak because theres Saradomin. This is opposite, showing the darkness and the death of the Destruction Avatar Requiem1160 18:25, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Per all, we don't need more Avatars!--. 16:12, 6 May 2009 (UTC)

Elder Evil Tree
Description: Showing the real spirit of woodcutting. Reason: It is a well taken sceenshot and it is clear on png file and on HD.


 * Support as nominator-- 14:09, 2 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose It's an animation.--. 17:39, 2 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Comment I'm thinking you might have wanted to post the PNG instead? 18:26, 2 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose The file size is too large. It should be less than 100kB and instead it's almost 1500kB. [[Image:Hunter.gif]]Nuclear X2 21:19, 2 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - File size too large; not suitable on the Main Page. Nice animation though. 15:22, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - I don't support animations on the front page. 18:12, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - This is an animation and may cause lag, and it also seems to be way over the size allowed for the file. Is it even within the size requirements? Is it possible that any of you could make this a non-moving picture; that would be greatly preferred.

RuneScape High Detail
Description: Comparing the old and new RuneScape. Reason: It makes you remember how bad the old Runescape was, comparing it with the new one.


 * Support as nominator--12:34, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Mild oppose - I don't want any SD to be featured even as a comparison. I would like to see a good image of just the GWD.  04:23, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Making it a thumbnail and the clashing between the two different details make this image not a good one for a main page feature. 16:59, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose Same reasons as opposes above. 18:12, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Per Tebuddy 11:27, 7 May 2009 (UTC)

Black Knight's Fortress
Description: ''' No description given. '''  15:22, 5 May 2009 (UTC)


 * Support as nominator: So far we don't have any pictures of the black knight's fortress so I thought that it would be nice to have one. -- [[Image:Disk of returning.PNG]] Malcolm33 [[Image:Disk of returning.PNG]] 16:48, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Comment - This needs cropping, the minimap is still there, and I'd rather see a pic from the roof without any cut away walls. 04:24, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Not the greatest picture, not a good angle, needs cropping - the minimap shouldn't be shown unless it's giving directions. Requiem1160 13:01, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - What is the Fortress? I only see a floor! 18:12, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Per ElfAnurin.--. 16:09, 6 May 2009 (UTC)

Relaxing Old Man
Description: A cut scene where the Wise Old Man relaxes in the quest As a First Resort... the spa. (Max 10 words) The Wise Old Man relaxing in a spa. Reason: You've probably seen the Old Man rob a bank, go on a sled and even help with you with some quests, now you see him relaxing with his huge drink by his side!


 * Nominated by Janizary on 4 May 2009 (UTC).
 * Oppose - It seems a bit...off...in my opinion. Not sure how to describe it, it just seems bad. 04:16, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - I don't want to see the old man in his boxers, let alone feature it, lol. 04:25, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - This picture scared me when I saw it in the Cut scene. I really don't want it featured in the front page >_< Requiem1160 12:12, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Support i think this photo dose a good job at showing him in his natural essence.
 * Comment -  Image not used in an article.  15:22, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Not so good quality. I rather see File:Flirtinoldman.PNG to be featured (Same thing, full scenery, better quality, used in an article). 18:12, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Of all opposes.--. 16:07, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
 * The problem with File:Flirtinoldman.PNG is the minimap and the "walk here" text. If the image is cropped however, that image would be a possible candidate for nomination. 18:31, 5 May 2009 (UTC)

Catherby (3)
Description: Players fishing on the beach of Catherby Reason: Nice angle, great quality and yet many things to discover in this calm picture. (It's called Catherby(3) because 2 previous nomations about Catherby were unsuccesfull.
 * Support as nominator 18:12, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - Great Textures, not crowded like the other 2, wonderful angle and an all round nice Picture Requiem1160 20:55, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - We have had too many nominations involving catherby, and this pic is fairly plain. It is beginning to be unoriginal. C0smic 05:44, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - I'm getting sick of Catherby images. Catherby is just a boring city! We have to wait for it's graphical makeover.--. 16:06, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - Awsome image, great quality... I think people hate catherby...--Dindirindin 19:34, 6 May 2009 (UTC)

Jade vine maze
Description: A player exploring the depths of the Jade vine maze. Reason: It's a nice image, it might be too busy, but it (again) shows the beauty of RSHD.
 * support - As nominator.--. 15:49, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
 * opose - Without the man can be ok. Why has to be a man inside??.--Dindirindin 19:36, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
 * comment - That 'man' is the guy who took the image ¬¬ 11:24, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
 * comment - yes, but u can take the image without be inside
 * Comment - I think S/he means that Hapi could have used the Thanksgiving Emote and took a picture when he dissapeared.

Bandos' throne room
Description: Zanik, standing in the Bandos' throne room Reason: Nice angle, it shows the Bandos room really well. If it's possible, I can take a picture of a player, instead of Zanik.
 * Support - As nominator.--. 15:45, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - Awesome angle, and the shadows make it look epic! 11:28, 7 May 2009 (UTC)