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When uploading an image, it needs to have an appropriate name and description, and be categorised by using <nowiki>[[</nowiki>Category:''Category name'']] tags in the "Summary" field on the upload page. If you are unsure of the best filetype to use, PNG images are the preferred format because of their enhanced lossless compression, and the fact that they're an open standard. | When uploading an image, it needs to have an appropriate name and description, and be categorised by using <nowiki>[[</nowiki>Category:''Category name'']] tags in the "Summary" field on the upload page. If you are unsure of the best filetype to use, PNG images are the preferred format because of their enhanced lossless compression, and the fact that they're an open standard. | ||
==Image names== | |||
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An appropriate name is one which begins with the game title or a relevant abbreviation (e.g. [[Doom]] images all begin with "Doom" and [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] images all begin with "SSBB") then something which details the content of the image itself very briefly. Names should not detail ''where'' or ''how'' the image is going to be used; merely what's in it. Numbered names for use in series of screenshots of a level are acceptable (e.g. "Doom ''level name''01"), but this is the only case where not describing the contents of the image is acceptable. Note that [[wp:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]] recognises filename extensions as case-sensitive, for example '''Image.jpg''' is not the same as '''Image.JPG'''. Use lowercase file extensions. | An appropriate name is one which begins with the game title or a relevant abbreviation (e.g. [[Doom]] images all begin with "Doom" and [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] images all begin with "SSBB") then something which details the content of the image itself very briefly. Names should not detail ''where'' or ''how'' the image is going to be used; merely what's in it. Numbered names for use in series of screenshots of a level are acceptable (e.g. "Doom ''level name''01"), but this is the only case where not describing the contents of the image is acceptable. Note that [[wp:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]] recognises filename extensions as case-sensitive, for example '''Image.jpg''' is not the same as '''Image.JPG'''. Use lowercase file extensions. | ||
==Descriptions== | |||
An appropriate description is one which links back to the relevant game, and contains text noting what the image is, and (if the game can be run on multiple systems) the hardware on which the image was captured. For images not captured by yourself, provide a link to the source for attribution. A full URL in single brackets creates a very small link that won't disrupt the description. For example, <nowiki>[http://old-wizard.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/donkey_kong_en_smash_bros_brawl.jpg]</nowiki> produces [http://old-wizard.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/donkey_kong_en_smash_bros_brawl.jpg]. | An appropriate description is one which links back to the relevant game, and contains text noting what the image is, and (if the game can be run on multiple systems) the hardware on which the image was captured. For images not captured by yourself, provide a link to the source for attribution. A full URL in single brackets creates a very small link that won't disrupt the description. For example, <nowiki>[http://old-wizard.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/donkey_kong_en_smash_bros_brawl.jpg]</nowiki> produces [http://old-wizard.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/donkey_kong_en_smash_bros_brawl.jpg]. | ||
==Categorization== | |||
The categories to use when categorising an image are the subcategories of the {{c|Images}} category. All applicable categories should be used, meaning it is possible to categorise an image as both {{c|Screenshots|a screenshot}} and {{c|Maps|a map}} for instance. Categories should be as specific as possible, so {{c|Icons}} should be used instead of the more general {{c|Artwork}} category. | The categories to use when categorising an image are the subcategories of the {{c|Images}} category. All applicable categories should be used, meaning it is possible to categorise an image as both {{c|Screenshots|a screenshot}} and {{c|Maps|a map}} for instance. Categories should be as specific as possible, so {{c|Icons}} should be used instead of the more general {{c|Artwork}} category. | ||
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For information on how to use and lay out images in articles, please see the [[StrategyWiki:Guide/Layout|layout guidelines]]. You also need to be aware of the legal issues when uploading images. Please do not upload watermarked images, but most other things are acceptable. For more information, see the [[StrategyWiki:Copyrights|copyrights page]]. | For information on how to use and lay out images in articles, please see the [[StrategyWiki:Guide/Layout|layout guidelines]]. You also need to be aware of the legal issues when uploading images. Please do not upload watermarked images, but most other things are acceptable. For more information, see the [[StrategyWiki:Copyrights|copyrights page]]. | ||
==Example summary of an image== | |||
''View the output of this summary here: [[:Image:Alien Mind box artwork.png|Alien Mind box artwork.png]]'' | ''View the output of this summary here: [[:Image:Alien Mind box artwork.png|Alien Mind box artwork.png]]'' | ||
<div style="background:#EEEEEE; border:2px dotted black;margin-bottom:5px"> | <div style="background:#EEEEEE; border:2px dotted black;margin-bottom:5px"> | ||
