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.
 * Anonymous user votes are generally disregarded as sockpuppet votes.
 * 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, 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

 * The description should describe the image itself, and not be biased.
 * Be creative. Descriptions such as "A picture of..." and "A view of..." are 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
What type of images do you think should be featured more? NPCs Monsters Locations Scenery Others

Total images: 39

Environment glitches
Description: A player's graphics glitching near Varrock

Reason: This might be a strange choice, but I decided to go for it anyway. Rather then having all images pro-RuneScape's graphics propoganda, I felt it was good to have a featured image that captivates the viewer, but not just so that they can say "Wow! Doesn't that look nice." The image achieves this just as well, if not better then any other image on the wiki. I personally would rather look at this instead of another picture of a waterfall.

Expiry:


 * Support - As nominator. 06:35, October 23, 2009 (UTC)
 * Neutral - It is nice, but it's not that glitchy. For example, File:Really odd glitch.png is glitched a lot more. 07:47, October 23, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - Personally, I like this one a lot. The entire area is nice, and the lines make it look wind worn; in fact, when I first saw this picture, I thought it was a rock or some sort. Although many people won't like the fact that you are showing one of the game's glitches, and showing new users, who want help with a simple quest like cook's assistant, a game glitch, showing them EXACTLY what the game has, you've got my vote ;)! --Porp1 10:19, October 23, 2009 (UTC)
 * Comment - It certainly seems like an interesting image. However, I really disagree with calling our current featured images pro-RuneScape propaganda. Featured images are high-quality images that contribute significantly to articles and thus deserves a spot on the mainpage. We're just displaying awesome images that users on the wiki have worked hard to capture. Just to let you know, I'm really put off by that comment. 11:30, October 23, 2009 (UTC)
 * You misinterpreted me. I said "pro-RuneScape's graphics propoganda", not "pro-RuneScape propoganda". While the use of the word propoganda seems to harsh now, I do think that the statment has serious merit. 02:10, October 24, 2009 (UTC)


 * Oppose - I don't support images of graphical glitches being shown on the main page. I mean, what would you think if you are new to this game and enter this wiki and the first image you see is this glitchy image? 15:06, October 23, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - (I have the same thought as Caleb.) This image is of a good quality, is eye-catching and illustrates the article's content very well. I never knew we had a page like Environment glitches lol, but since I saw this one, I was eager to check it out. 15:06, October 23, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - A graphica glitch such as this probably has nothing to do with RuneScape, but rather the user's own computer or graphics settings. I don't think its interesting and actually that its fairly ugly. 16:30, October 23, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - I just don't like it  21:03, October 23, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - Per Porp 22:21, October 23, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - It looks ugly. -- 22:28, October 23, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - As creator. 23:35, October 23, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose' - Per Gragon. 17:07, October 24, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Why would we want to feature the disformed, accidental, uglier side of RuneScape? 17:13, October 24, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Per Diriz.  17:54, October 24, 2009 (UTC)

Witchaven
Description: The columns and ruins of the Witchaven dungeon.

Reason: First off, I am SHOCKED this isn't a featured image; this is a great image, and it also can be connected to our world: it describes that if we don't take care of our environment, it will wind up like this: eroded, smashed, and polluted with waste.

Expiry:

Previous nomination: RuneScape:Featured images/archive6


 * Support - As nominator --Porp1 23:33, October 23, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Already nominated here. The ship looks bad. -- 23:37, October 23, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Top of ship is cut off ruining the image 01:21, October 24, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - The ship being cut off is very distracting. Apart from that, I don't think its balanced well. 02:01, October 24, 2009 (UTC)
 * Weak Support - The ship kinda ruins it... 17:05, October 24, 2009 (UTC)
 * Neutral - Overall a very nice image, but as said above, the cut off ship is a bit... odd. 17:13, October 24, 2009 (UTC)

Dragon (Unstable Foundations)
Description: The tutorial dragon wanders the Lumbridge Cellar, keeping anyone from getting past.

Reason: It shows the first monster a new player will ever meet with very high quality. I especially like how it has even better quality than a Game Guide image, and was created by one of our very own editors, with his own time, his own hour put into PhotoShop. I think this gives newbies a familiar face to come across when coming to the Wiki for help.

Expiry:


 * Support - As nominator. 03:26, October 24, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - Fantastic detail, good angle, anti-aliased 03:29, October 24, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - Per Psycho, and not from the Game Guide -- 11:34, October 24, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - Per robot, and I actually was planning to nominate this dragon, but couldn't find one with such a good angle ;) --Porp1 14:21, October 24, 2009 (UTC)
 * Huge Support - One of the greatest pictures I have ever seen!


 * Support - As per the enthusiasm of everyone above me. Great image!  17:50, October 24, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - Perfect. 12:47, October 26, 2009 (UTC)
 * Epic Support - Holy crap that's runescape?! 22:19, October 27, 2009 (UTC)

Isafdar
Description: An image displaying the beauty of Isafdar.

Reason: Unlike the previous Isafdar image, it shows no player. The image is in highest quality and shows most of what Isafdar has to offer, including ponds, grass, trees, and animals.

Expiry:


 * Support - As nominator and screenshot taker. No featured image of a location so mysterious and pretty. [[Image:Magic_tree.png|15px]] Enolith 01:48, October 26, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - I just see 1 small butterfly.. =/ 21:00, October 25, 2009 (UTC)
 * Thank you. Updated to a version with some more living things. [[Image:Magic_tree.png|15px]] Enolith 01:48, October 26, 2009 (UTC)


 * Weak support I do like that it is at a better angle, and is playerless, but it is too zoomed, and at a first glance, it looks like Lumbridge Swamp. --Porp1 23:23, October 25, 2009 (UTC)
 * I can't say I agree with you. You must've taken an extremely brief look at the image to compare it with Lumbridge Swamp. I'll see if I can zoom it out a bit. [[Image:Magic_tree.png|15px]] Enolith 01:48, October 26, 2009 (UTC)


 * Support - It looks awesome. I wanted to nominate this image myself. . 12:41, October 26, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - Nothing to really see in the current one anyway... -- 02:13, October 27, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - Its better than our current version. 20:30, October 27, 2009 (UTC)

Aquanite
Description: The humourous and powerful slayer monster (plastic bag not included)

Reason: I am renominating this image, for it has impressive graphics, is well cropped, and there is a nice color blend.

Expiry:

Previous nomination: RuneScape:Featured images/archive6


 * Support - As nominator
 * Oppose - I don't like the colourss and its not anti-aliased. 19:55, October 14, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - My image, you have good taste in pictures. 16:07, October 15, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Doesn't look really good, it's an ugly creature that shouldn't show up on the main page. 19:34, October 15, 2009 (UTC)
 * Pending - Needs AA and then I'd support it. 12:27, October 18, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose- It's scary. You can see the individual pixels - looks ugly to me. 20:47, October 18, 2009 (UTC)


 * Notice of intent - Nomination is extended by a week to 28 October 2009. 02:27, October 21, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Ugly. 20:37, October 21, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - You can see the pixels at this size, doesn't really please me. 00:09, October 22, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - If the picture was bigger so it didn't look like it was stretched I would consider supporting. It also seems to have very harsh transparency (doesn't gradually become transparent around the edges, but has sharp lines) 06:12, October 23, 2009 (UTC)
 * Pending/Oppose - Bad image but would support if better quality. 21:09, October 23, 2009 (UTC)


 * Oppose - An ugly creature, and even worse, bad quality of an ugly creature. Per Oli, I would like it better if it was taken at a different angle with AA. 17:01, October 24, 2009 (UTC)

Paterdomus
Description: The mausoleum of the Paterdomus temple.

Reason: It's bigger, anti-aliased, and has no player in it.

Expiry:


 * Support - As nominator. -- 21:50, October 21, 2009 (UTC)
 * Forgot to say it was replacing File:Paterdomus Basement.png. -- 21:53, October 21, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - It looks nicer, I think the lighting is better. 21:57, October 21, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - Per psycho, and I like the angle and the beautiful cobble stone isn't over pixelated. On another note, did anyone ever notice the top of the pillars look like crushed skittles or m&ms?--Porp1 23:55, October 21, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - No player, and has AA. 00:09, October 22, 2009 (UTC)
 * Weak oppose - The original was slightly brighter. Improve the brightness to match the current image. 09:00, October 22, 2009 (UTC)
 * That killed the atmosphere of the image. 11:25, October 22, 2009 (UTC)


 * Support - Better detail (AA) and lighting.  11:25, October 22, 2009 (UTC)
 * Weak Support - Better now, although the lighting is a little dark
 * Support - Amazing picture, a really dramatic shot. 19:40, October 22, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - Looks better than the old one. 07:44, October 23, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - While it may be a bit too dark, it looks more natural then the previous one. 07:46, October 23, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - No player in the way, larger, shows the whole room with AA quality. 17:13, October 24, 2009 (UTC)

TzHaar City
Description: A lava-filled region beneath Karamja Volcano.

Reason: Bigger and has no player.

Expiry:


 * Support - As nominator. -- 21:50, October 21, 2009 (UTC)
 * Forgot to say it was replacing File:Molten.png. -- 21:53, October 21, 2009 (UTC)


 * Support - The colours look more vivid, and no player makes it better. 21:57, October 21, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - I was going to comment (I actually already did, but withdrew my vote) that the floor isn't good, but then I noticed that it is nominated for replacement, not featured; with that, I support. --Porp1 23:58, October 21, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - No player in image. 00:09, October 22, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - No player = Epic picture
 * Support - As per all . Good move nominating this one.   19:42, October 22, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - Per Dies Irae. 07:45, October 23, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - Per everybody  21:16, October 23, 2009 (UTC)
 * Weak Support - I like how the other image shows a higher number of Tzhaar, But this one doesn't have a player so it gets my vote, just. 22:17, October 23, 2009 (UTC)
 * This one has seven and a half TzHaar, the other one only has five. -- 22:30, October 23, 2009 (UTC)


 * Support - More vivid colors, no player standing in the way. Per all. 17:13, October 24, 2009 (UTC)