User talk:Raelin
Image Feedback
Hi Raelin!
First up, thank you so much for your edits and contributing to the wiki! We want to give you some feedback and clarification, on how we use images on the wiki.
Image Naming Conventions:
Our images follow a fixed format - Prefix_name_suffix.fileformat.png/.webp
. Right now, your images have their default Windows assigned name. If you are unsure how to change image names when uploading them, shoot me a message and I'm happy to help! Dont worry about the images you've added so far, we'll move those around to match. You can find more info here.
Image Usage:
The goal is for images to be used for informative and educational purpose, not as mere decorations to a page, always focussed on the subject they are representing. As an example, this image, you've added on Wylls page to showcase his lack of horns - and while that is the case, the image shows a lot more, different things at all once, making it difficult to instantly focus on what it shows. You can find more info here.
Modded Content:
The last point is sort of on us, since we've noticed that it isnt specified in our style guides, which is on our to-do to change. But in general, modded content that shows items/colors/etc that isnt available in the base game, should be avoided - unless it's very much in the background. Example here being again the previously mentioned picture, with Minthara wearing a modded armor (at least if I identified it correctly).
None of this is meant as a your contributions are wrong, but a helping hand. We'll correct some of the images you've posted in the coming days and will add the mentioned notes to our images guidelines for clarity. If you have any questions, reach out via our Discord server, reply here to post a message on my talk page!
~Valk - Valk (talk) 00:28, 12 January 2025 (CET)
- Greetings Valk and thank you for your feedback. A few points:
- 1) I can change the names of most of the original files, but will have to read up on how to do it. So that I can better know what you're looking for as far as style compliance is concerned, maybe it's better if you do most (I don't think I have that many) so I know what's expected. As with most style guidelines, there should be exceptions, as I make the case for in point two.
- 2) There's already a [Needs Verification] icon next to the point about how Wyll can have no horns for the duration of the game, which I've done a few times (totally subjective opinion: I hate his horns). So, in this instance, if I put up a picture that is cropped or otherwise altered in any way, it may give the reader the impression I've falsified, doctored or otherwise altered the image. Showing the both the whole screenshot and the file naming nomenclature from the screenshot directly from the game adds reassurance to the likelihood I have not altered the image. You may have already noticed most of my other pictures are cropped or lack dialogue on the screen which, as you say, may detract from the purpose of the picture, which should be to add material value to the page in question and the wiki as a whole.
- 3) Minthara is wearing Enraging Heart Garb, with the very rare Gorgeous Maroon Dye, both of which are available in the unmodified version of the game. I probably could've mentioned the specifics of the gear and dye somewhere in the original picture content from being uploaded, but didn't think it necessary at the time.
- 4) It's my intention to be a thoughtful, conscientious contributor that makes a significant difference the wiki. While I'm new here, I've been the admin for the Neverwinter Nights 2 wiki for about 5 years now. In my opinion, this site looks considerably better, and I find it more enjoyable to make edits on a site where the game is "active" and getting frequent and material updates from the devs. If there's ever a question or concern or some way I can improve, please let me know, as you've done here.
- Thank you again.
- Raelin (talk) 02:29, 12 January 2025 (CET)