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

Slayer Tower
Description: The entrance to the ancient, withered structure.

Reason: This image has detail, HD 4xAA, etc etc. It really sparks up because of the 2 statues.

Expiry:


 * Support - As nominator. --Coolnesse 21:18, May 5, 2010 (UTC)
 * weak support - i dont like AA, and i dont like how the white statues contrast. but it is a good pick, and very appealing 4 some reason. kinda dont like the grass/walkway though. but still a good image. 22:46, May 5, 2010 (UTC)
 * Oppose - This image lacks fluidity. The gracious, white marble statues of Turael and Duradel clash horribly with the crumbling tower doors and the gargoyles behind. Furthermore, this image has horrible lighting and does not hit me with any "wow" at all. 22:52, May 5, 2010 (UTC)
 * Neutral - The detail is great. The AA is great. The statues are great, though black and white don't really fit... Furthermore, it's a bit boring. An open door... exciting... what's inside? A piece of floor, some twigs and the same wall. If you could lure a crawling hand, this might have been a weak support.  06:28, May 6, 2010 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Per Helm.  18:47, May 6, 2010 (UTC)
 * Oppose - It's pretty boring... just an entryway. 20:43, May 6, 2010 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Per all... it's bleh  04:24, May 8, 2010 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Fswe, you plucked my thoughts out of my head. 00:14, May 9, 2010 (UTC)
 * Sorry. Did it hurt?  07:11, May 9, 2010 (UTC)


 * Comment - Uh... guys... I just saw that this image isn't used in the mainspace... :$ 12:06, May 9, 2010 (UTC)
 * That's odd. Well, I put it back where it should be, KUFFY! --Coolnesse 12:30, May 9, 2010 (UTC)


 * Oppose - Ewwwww 15:50, May 10, 2010 (UTC)

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)

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)

Daemonheim
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:


 * 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

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)