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.
 * 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

 * The description should describe the image itself, and not be biased. Note that the description appears on the Main Page.
 * 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: 44

Calquat tree seed
Description: The calquat tree in growth.

Reason: Nice angle, doesn't have a player or NPC, and is relaxing to look at.

Expiry:


 * Support - As nominator --Porp1 02:20, November 15, 2009 (UTC)
 * Weak Support - Meh 08:15, November 15, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - No, just no... 14:03, November 15, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - It looks very awkward. 18:51, November 15, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Per Oli and Gragon. Just meh...  23:19, November 15, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Its not that interesting, and its hard to make out the form because its half in front of the building and half in front of the jungle. 08:05, November 16, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - I like it. It is very... tranquil. 09:19, November 16, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - I like it, nice details on it. 01:37, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Per the other people that opposed. The Calquat tree blends in with the background. -- 02:41, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - You cant see it very well in the Karamjan background. No thank-you. 22:43, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * Weak Support - Very focused, but it looks too dull.--Missy Gloria 05:37, November 18, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - It's so bôring. . 20:01, November 18, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Sorry I can only give it a meh rating at best. 21:17, November 19, 2009 (UTC)
 *  Slight Support - I don't like the picture that much, it's boring, but I like the plant formation.

Mountain Camp
Description: A player resting beside a campfire in Mountain Camp.

Reason: Very calming atmosphere in this scenery.

Expiry:


 * Support - As nominator --Blacquepeppoir 15:30, November 16, 2009 (GMT)
 * Oppose - The image is a jpeg file, while the preferred image format is PNG as Jpeg images are of a lower quality. There should be no player present in the image. 07:34, November 16, 2009 (UTC)
 * Even though you replaced it with a png file, it already has Jpeg compression artefacts that cannot be removed. 07:52, November 16, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - The image is a very poor quality image. The dragon platebody stands out far too much as well. 08:05, November 16, 2009 (UTC)
 * Neutral - I didn't recognised the JPEG artefacts at first, but now I see. If you can retake it, wear something different and use PNG to save it, I'm sure it'll have a much better chance to be accepted Cheers,  09:43, November 16, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - I looked at the image for a good 5 minutes thinking about it, but then I decided that I do not like it greatly; perhaps it is the weak blend of colors. --Porp1 11:13, November 16, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - The image has compression artefacts, it has a player in it, and the tents look bad. -- 02:41, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose- I've seen better, But I don't like this one because the player's dragon armor does not blend with the surroundings, I think you can do better than this. 15:04, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - I love it! And you can't see the difference between PNG and JPEG when it's on the Homepage, so small. . 16:45, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - I like the quiet and peace of the fire, but the clothes should be changed next time. 22:43, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - When the image is larger, the Jpeg artifacts are blatently obvious. It is not as if the wiki is starved of high-quality images which means that we can be nit-picky. 05:18, November 18, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - I think you should retake this as a .PNG wearing equipment that would really fit in the environment. 14:13, November 18, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Anyone who click on this image will see that compression artifacts and that's just no good for a featured image. 21:19, November 19, 2009 (UTC)
 * Comment - I improved the image slightly and had a problem with a blue line but the quality is better now. Not perfect and far from it. 01:26, November 22, 2009 (UTC)
 *  Support - Awesome image 01:26, November 22, 2009 (UTC)

Grand Exchange
Description: The opening to the famous trade center, the Grand Exchange.

Reason: Nice angle, does not have a player or NPC, unlike many pictures of the exchange, and shows two decorative pillars.

Expiry:


 * Support - As (a common) nominator --Porp1 02:04, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - Its a good angle, nice detail, the structures are interesting, and the line of fires gives interest to something which would otherwise be a rather distracting void. 02:10, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - The marble looks good. -- 02:17, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * Changed to oppose - Player in the way. -- 21:19, November 17, 2009 (UTC)

Oppose - Sorry but the GE just isn't very interesting to me. 21:21, November 19, 2009 (UTC)
 * Comment - Wow, psycho supported something I nominated, that's a first! --Porp1 02:45, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * It's not >_> 02:53, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oh yeah, that too XD --Porp1 11:03, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * Weak support - A nice picture, shame about the burning logs... 02:49, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Too dull. The pillars aren't that great. Don't like the angle. 20:42, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Boring, no standout features of the image, not Featured Image material.  21:15, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * Notice - The image was changed mid-nomination but has been changed back. You may wish to review your votes in light of this. 21:29, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Most people go there at least once a day... They should be bored to tears of this scene. 22:43, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Good quality and angle, but nothing interesting in there... 02:40, November 18, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Very uninteresting. 11:26, November 21, 2009 (UTC)

Varrock East Entrance
Description: A nice image of Varrock East Enterance.

Reason: A Lovely Image.

Expiry:


 * Support - As nominator. Bahjy1 16:05, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - The colours are nice and the angle is good. No players in the way either. 18:34, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support - It's a unique image, but it's high quality and is interesting to look at.  21:18, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * Commment - The discription isn't very good, may I suggest "Varrock's finest guard the city's grand entryway"? 21:33, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - What is so impresive about a gate? 22:43, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - I do not like the angle, as not much of the gate is seen, and most of it is grey; I personally first viewed this from my phone, and I though that this was a castle of some sort; plus, you did not link what page this is from --Porp1 23:24, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * Slight Support - I think a better description would be The heavily guarded east entrance of Varrock. 14:15, November 18, 2009 (UTC)

The Lady Zay
Description: The Lady Zay's navigator, relaxing in his cabin.

Reason: I just love the Lady Zay. It is an amazing ship, and is one of my favorite meeting places.

Expiry:


 * Support - As nominator. 17:41, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - From this angle, its impossible to tell if its even a ship. The colours aren't really interesting, its almost all brown, and its not anti-aliased. 18:34, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - The image is not linked to the page, and the ship's page does not have this image, but rather lunar diplomacy does. --Porp1 23:41, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - What is that?... 02:43, November 18, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Is that even a ship? I though it was just a hut somewhere in Burgh de Rott or something. 14:16, November 18, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Sorry, but this image is kinda boring. 21:23, November 19, 2009 (UTC)
 * Comment - The image still has yet to be linked to the actual page; featured image is not not a photography club. -- 23:33, November 19, 2009 (UTC)
 * Comment - Fixed... what does it mean photography club? 15:33, November 20, 2009 (UTC)
 * Comment - I mean the point of featured image is to give some light on the article, not to be like "everybody, look at the pretty image I found! don't you like it?" -- 22:11, November 20, 2009 (UTC)
 * Oppose - Nothing happening, it's just simply boring. 01:12, November 22, 2009 (UTC)

The Spider Queen
Description: The Spider Queen.

Reason: Brilliant angle, good colours.


 * Support - As nominator. 12:13, November 21, 2009 (UTC)
 * Support It looks great, I love the colours, and I love spiders----Verr 17:00, November 21, 2009 (UTC)

Avatar of creation
Description: The avatar at peace.

Reason: The previous has health bars, player, and the angle makes it look like it is falling backwards, while this one shows it standing upright.

Expiry:


 * Support As nominator -- 02:55, November 21, 2009 (UTC)
 * Weak Support Cool. He's at peace now. . . but in my opinion it would be better with a transparent background, but that's just me--216.175.117.212 06:18, November 21, 2009 (UTC)
 * Slight Support It looks much better now, but he looks too cut off, but still pretty good!----Verr 16:59, November 21, 2009 (UTC)

Example
Description: Draynor's Mini Obelisk.

Reason: I like it's beauty, but yes it may seem 'un-lit'.

Expiry:


 * Support - As nominator. &lt;span style=&quot;background-color:red; border:4px ridge darkred;&quot;&gt;&#91;&#91;File:Cake.png&#93;&#93; &#91;&#91;User:Jhanely&#124;Jhanely&#93;&#93; &#91;&#91;File:Cake.png&#93;&#93;&lt;/span&gt; 01:41, November 22, 2009 (UTC)