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*Ensure that the image you are uploading has a distinguishable file name. A series of random numbers is not acceptable.
*Ensure that the image you are uploading has a distinguishable file name. A series of random numbers is not acceptable.
**Be consistent with the current formats we have. For example, place the game acronym or console acronym for different versions of the game in parenthesis for clarity. All arte images must be uploaded in this format: Arte Name (Game Acronym). No exceptions! This wiki was purged of nearly all its arte images due to a number of violations, so we do not want a series of mistakes to arise again.
**Be consistent with the current formats we have. For example, place the game acronym or console acronym for different versions of the game in parenthesis for clarity. All arte images must be uploaded in this format: Arte Name (Game Acronym). No exceptions! This wiki was purged of nearly all its arte images due to a number of violations, so we do not want a series of mistakes to arise again.
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*In the "Summary" section of the upload form, provide a brief summary stating the image content and its original source.
*In the "Summary" section of the upload form, provide a brief summary stating the image content and its original source.
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**The file should include a "Description" section for the brief summary stating the image content and a "Source" section for the image's original source.
Direct-feed
images
that
come
from
primary
sources
should
simply
state,
"Taken from
the
game/animation
itself".
This
indicates
that
the user who
uploaded
the
image
obtained
it
him
or herself
. No further citation is necessary. Any image taken from any website, even if it is official, must be cited.
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**The file should include a "Description" section for the brief summary stating the image content and a "Source" section for the image's original source.
Images
taken
by
the
user
him
or
herself
and
uploaded
to
the
wiki
should
simply
state,
"Taken
and
uploaded
to
this
wiki
by
[user
name]"
. No further citation is necessary. Any image taken from any website, even if it is official, must be cited.
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*Categorize the image appropriately. If you are unsure which category the image belongs in, simply skip this step, and an admin will categorize the image.
*Categorize the image appropriately. If you are unsure which category the image belongs in, simply skip this step, and an admin will categorize the image.
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*Only the following image formats may be uploaded onto this wiki: .png, .gif, .jpg, .jpeg.<ref>Wikia images are exempt from this rule.</ref>
*Only the following image formats may be uploaded onto this wiki: .png, .gif, .jpg, .jpeg.<ref>Wikia images are exempt from this rule.</ref>
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*Do not link directly to images that have not been uploaded onto this site.
*Do not link directly to images that have not been uploaded onto this site.
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*'''Do NOT upload any of the following:''' fan art, copyrighted images<ref>Any official artwork or in-game screenshots that are copyrighted by Bandai Namco Games, Production I.G., and any other affiliated groups or persons are exempt from this rule.</ref>, hentai, pornography, videos, or other non-image content.
*'''Do NOT upload any of the following:''' fan art, copyrighted images<ref>Any official artwork or in-game screenshots that are copyrighted by Bandai Namco Games, Production I.G., and any other affiliated groups or persons are exempt from this rule.</ref>, hentai, pornography, videos, or other non-image content.
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Please keep in mind that most necessary images are already uploaded to the wiki, and random game
/animation
screenshots that have little to do with anything should be avoided entirely.
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Please keep in mind that most necessary images are already uploaded to the wiki, and random game screenshots that have little to do with anything should be avoided entirely.
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*For game pages, the game's logo should be used in the GameInfo box, while any and all box art/covers should be embedded within the article itself, utilizing slideshows if necessary. Within the text of game pages, certain images may be used if they are relevant. For example: a map image of the world in which the game takes place in the "Story" section; official artwork of the protagonists/antagonists in the "Characters" section; a gameplay image depicting a particular feature of the game, such as its battle system, in any appropriate section; and alternative logos used for different versions of the game in the "Release Overview" section.
*For game pages, the game's logo should be used in the GameInfo box, while any and all box art/covers should be embedded within the article itself, utilizing slideshows if necessary. Within the text of game pages, certain images may be used if they are relevant. For example: a map image of the world in which the game takes place in the "Story" section; official artwork of the protagonists/antagonists in the "Characters" section; a gameplay image depicting a particular feature of the game, such as its battle system, in any appropriate section; and alternative logos used for different versions of the game in the "Release Overview" section.
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*For character pages, the character's primary official artwork should be used in the CharInfo box. If multiple official artworks for the character exist, the oldest holds priority. Status images often do not show the full character, and games on older or portable platforms may have reduced quality images, resulting in inconsistent quality among all character pages. As such, images of this nature, including cut-in images, should be included within the text of the article. A status image is ideal for an "Appearance and Personality" section, while a cut-in image is ideal for a "Fighting Style" section. Artwork from other games in which the character has made an appearance should ideally be included in the "Other Appearances" section, if one exists. Again, utilize slideshows if necessary.
*For character pages, the character's primary official artwork should be used in the CharInfo box. If multiple official artworks for the character exist, the oldest holds priority. Status images often do not show the full character, and games on older or portable platforms may have reduced quality images, resulting in inconsistent quality among all character pages. As such, images of this nature, including cut-in images, should be included within the text of the article. A status image is ideal for an "Appearance and Personality" section, while a cut-in image is ideal for a "Fighting Style" section. Artwork from other games in which the character has made an appearance should ideally be included in the "Other Appearances" section, if one exists. Again, utilize slideshows if necessary.
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*For location pages, images should be limited and only used if depicting specific geographical features of the location. Official screenshots, artwork, and concept artwork are ideal for location pages, while gameplay images that just happen to take place in the location or casually feature it should be avoided entirely.
*For location pages, images should be limited and only used if depicting specific geographical features of the location. Official screenshots, artwork, and concept artwork are ideal for location pages, while gameplay images that just happen to take place in the location or casually feature it should be avoided entirely.
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*For individual arte pages, particularly on pages that relate to attacks that involve cut-in images such as [[mystic artes]], an actual image of the attack in action must be used. Cut-in images belong on character pages only.
*For individual arte pages, particularly on pages that relate to attacks that involve cut-in images such as [[mystic artes]], an actual image of the attack in action must be used. Cut-in images belong on character pages only.
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*Images should rarely be added to list-type resource pages.
*Images should rarely be added to list-type resource pages.
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==Galleries==
==Galleries==
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This wiki
does not use the gallery system provided by default by the MediaWiki software because it has been altered for reduced efficiency and functionality by Wikia. Instead, this wiki
uses a custom gallery system, which is accessible through the <nowiki>{{gallery}}</nowiki> template tag. If the description of the image exceeds the space available, insert line coding to avoid a scroll bar in the output. Image galleries are to be added below the main body of text, but above the "Trivia", "References", and "External Links" sections, if they exist. Galleries should have a strict limit of four pictures per row to best accommodate
1024x768
screen resolutions, and the images within the gallery should relate directly to the page.
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This wiki
mostly
uses a custom gallery system, which is accessible through the <nowiki>{{gallery}}</nowiki> template tag. If the description of the image exceeds the space available, insert line coding to avoid a scroll bar in the output. Image galleries are to be added below the main body of text, but above the "Trivia", "References", and "External Links" sections, if they exist. Galleries should have a strict limit of four pictures per row to best accommodate
standard
screen resolutions, and the images within the gallery should relate directly to the page.
See [[Template:Gallery|this page]] for more information and documentation.
See [[Template:Gallery|this page]] for more information and documentation.