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.

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)

Trollweiss Mountain Valley
Description: A view over the edge of the snowy Trollweiss Mountain

Reason: A image representing the other side of Runescape - The rarely visited snowy north.


 * Support- As nominator.15:47, 15 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - This is a nice picture. It shows off the snow nicely.  I'm guessing it will make people think, "oh yeah, I remember that place, it had nice graphical effects".  23:08, 15 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Weak Support - Its a good pic, however I think it could be a bit bigger. 09:36, 16 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Comment - Would this second version be better? 20:50, 16 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Comment - Second version removed. A different image would require another nomination. Either update the existing image, or re-nominate. 11:27, 17 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Comment - I updated the existing image, cropping it to better focus on the subject of the image. 21:36, 17 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Neutral - I'm torn. Aside from the mountain itself, you can't see any scenery, just grey... area. Then again, the snowflakes that cover the screen are a feature that is rarely seen elsewhere in RuneScape, and we only have one image of a mountain area (Which is the one of the Wise Old Man sledding down a hill)... I can't really decide whether to support or oppose it, so I'm going to go neutral. -- [[Image:Dragon two-handed sword.png|Beware the underrated.]] Pikaandpi  Berserker Fury![[Image:Bandoschestplate.gif|Hit hard or go home.]]‎ 14:55, 17 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - This image doesn't represent the rarely visited snowy north. Many people come by this place who travel by fairy ring. If you look on the minimap you also see that you're hardly standing on the mountain or the valley itself. Not much scenery either on here. 23:23, 17 April 2009 (UTC)
 * I Agree With Pikaandpi, It's Hard To Choose Between This And the Other.. So I Can't Decide... [[Image:Ringmaster hat.gif]] Celtic-Creations  *  Talk to me  [[Image:Dragon_Axe.gif]]

Trollweiss Mountain Valley (2)
Description: The valley of the snowy Trollweiss Mountain.

Reason: An image representing the other side of Runescape - The rarely visited snowy north.
 * Support- If there's gonna be a scenery featured of Trollweiss Mountain, then rather this one then above. 10:10, 18 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Neutral - It is a good image, but there is no snow. That is what makes the other one unique.12:57, 18 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - This is a nice, crisp pic and I think it would be great to feature. Also, it's not like we have to decide just one featured image, we already have several, so you can vote for as many pictures as you want.  18:59, 19 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - It's a nice shot of the valley. It has some good lighting and lovely textures, as well. It also gives a nice viewpoint; you really see just how big and magnificant the valley is. -- [[Image:Dragon two-handed sword.png|Beware the underrated.]] Pikaandpi  Berserker Fury![[Image:Bandoschestplate.gif|Hit hard or go home.]]‎ 14:31, 20 April 2009 (UTC)

Catherby (again)
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)

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)

Dragon battleaxe
Description: The fearseome dragon battle axe special attack. Reason: Shows the Dragon Battle Axe special attack at a wonderful angle.


 * Support - As nominator C0smic 03:23, 10 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - Somehow reminds me of Braveheart 05:29, 10 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Comment - Image width reduced to 175px, as the height exceeded 200px. 12:10, 10 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Next week we feature the amazing dragon longsword special. Raarrrrrggggghhhhhh! 23:55, 11 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose It... just does not seem right to feature a special attack... 14:44, 13 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - What's wrong with featuring a special attack? Its a great image of it, and one of the more 'obvious' special attacks (excalibur/enhanced excalibur's is similar too). 11:35, 15 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - This is teh pwnage -- 17:07, 15 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - This particular picture isn't really anything special compared to some of our other featured images, and really it seems silly that the user is apparently using the special attack for no apparant reason; perhaps with a change of scenery, this would be more FI material (Maybe near the start of a Clan Wars battle?) -- [[Image:Dragon two-handed sword.png|Beware the underrated.]] Pikaandpi  Berserker Fury![[Image:Bandoschestplate.gif|Hit hard or go home.]]‎ 14:55, 17 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - It contains no special or good graphics at all, and isn't special in any other way.--. 13:41, 21 April 2009 (UTC)

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.


 * 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)