User:ThatOneReaper/Sandbox

This page may be used for temporary storage and rough ideas that don't have their own section

Upload file page description

This form is for uploading images and other media; to upload game fixes and patches, see the Files section.

To view or search previously uploaded files, go to the list of uploaded files. (Re)uploads are also logged in the Upload log, with deletions in the Deletion log.

To include a file in a page, use a link in one of the following forms:

• {{Image|File.jpg|}} to use the file with no file caption.
• {{Image|File.png|Alt text}} to use the file with "Alt text" as the file caption.
• [[Media:File.ogg]] for directly linking to the file without displaying the file.

To include multiple images that are part of a collection, use the following format:

<gallery>
File1.jpg|Caption1
File2.jpg|Caption2
</gallery>

It should be noted that although baseline MediaWiki tags like [[File:]] are supported by the wiki, they are rarely used if ever. Please stick to the recommended formats as stated above.

The current PCGamingWiki guidelines on images can be found in the Editing guide.

Editing guide technical guidelines for screenshots

Quickstart guide

Images can be uploaded using the upload form. To include a file in a page, use a link in one of the following forms:

• {{Image|File.jpg|}} to use the file with no file caption.
• {{Image|File.png|Alt text}} to use the file with "Alt text" as the file caption.
• [[Media:File.ogg]] for directly linking to the file without displaying the file.

To include multiple images that are part of a collection, use the following format:

<gallery>
File1.jpg|Caption1
File2.jpg|Caption2
</gallery>

It should be noted that although baseline MediaWiki tags like [[File:]] are supported by the wiki, they are rarely used if ever. Please stick to the recommended formats as stated above and in this section.

Technical guidelines

General

• The recommended format is PNG in all cases.
• Never convert lossy file formats such as JPG to lossless formats such as PNG. If no alternative version of the image is available or can be created in a lossless format, using the original lossy image is preferable.
• All cover images are recommended to meet the following criteria:
  • The image should be at least 282 pixels wide, ideally 564 pixels wide to accommodate high DPI screens.
  • The recommended formats are PNG or SVG if available, but the image size as outlined above takes priority if a higher resolution JPG file is available.
• If a newer version of the image is available, always upload over the old image to keep the image history intact. If the name doesn't match the guidelines, it's possible to move the file to a more appropriate name. Uploading a file in a better format (PNG instead of JPG) is acceptable.

Naming and description

To prevent confusing file names, it is recommended to use the full name of the game in the file name, rather than any potential abbreviations. This way the file can still be easily recognized when it is no longer used on the game's page. The following format is recommended:

<Game name> <Purpose>

Examples

• File:Quake Cover.jpg
• File:Quake 4 General.png

The description of the file should include the name of the game as well as the use of the file:

[[Game name]] <Menu location> <Menu specifier (if applicable)> <Name of menu> settings <Numbering (if part of series)>.

The above files follow this guideline.

Linking other files

It is always better to link to a page or thread rather than a file. Files can also be uploaded to the Files section.

Utilities, patches and are essential for getting certain games to run. Many services also cease to operate over a large period of time so it is preferable to link to a permanent service rather than temporary hosting like Dropbox.