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Use the form below to upload files, to view or search previously uploaded images go to the [[Special:Imagelist|list of uploaded files]], uploads and deletions are also logged in the [[Special:Log/upload|upload log]].
Use the form below to upload an image. To view or search previous uploads go to the [[Special:Imagelist|list of uploaded images]]; uploads and deletions are also logged in the [[Special:Log/upload|upload log]].


To include the image in a page, use a link in the form
To include the image in a page, use a link in the form
'''<nowiki>[[{{ns:6}}:file.jpg]]</nowiki>''',
'''<nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:6}}:file.jpg]]''',
'''<nowiki>[[{{ns:6}}:file.png|alt text]]</nowiki>''' or
'''<nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:6}}:file.png|alt text]]''', or
'''<nowiki>[[{{ns:-2}}:file.ogg]]</nowiki>''' for directly linking to the file.
'''<nowiki>[[</nowiki>{{ns:-2}}:file.ogg]]''' for directly linking to the file.


'''Do not click the "Upload File" button until you:'''
When uploading images, please make sure to follow all the guidelines:
#Place the name of the game that your image came from at the beginning of the Destination filename.
# Follow the Turing Complete Wiki '''[[Turing Complete:Guide/File uploads#Image names|image naming]] policy'''.
#Add a clear and concise summary that indicates where the image came from and which guide it's for.
# Fill in the required parameters of the {{t|File}} template with the appropriate information.
#Properly categorized this image, using one of the '''[[:Category:Images|image categories]]''', by placing a '''<nowiki>[[Category:Category name]]</nowiki>''' tag at the bottom of your summary
#Ensure that you are following the StrategyWiki '''[[StrategyWiki:Images|guidelines]]'''.


'''Your observation of these rules will greatly help the StrategyWiki staff keep the images properly named and organized.'''
{| {{prettytable}}
! Parameter || Description
|-
! summary
| A brief explanation of what the media displays, what it contains, or what it is used for.
|-
! type
| What type of content this is. Can be one of the following:
* screenshot: Screenshot (of game, etc).
* logo: Logo.
* map: Map, either in-game or fan-made.
* icon: Icon.
* sprite: Game sprite.
* user: User's personal profile image.
* wiki: Images for inclusion on pages, that do not better fit another type.
|-
! source
| If the file was obtained off a website, enter the source URL. If this file was created by the user, type "self".
|-
! license
| The license the original file is released under. Most screenshots and other files are used under <tt>fairuse<tt>.
|}

Latest revision as of 20:52, 21 November 2023

Use the form below to upload an image. To view or search previous uploads go to the list of uploaded images; uploads and deletions are also logged in the upload log.

To include the image in a page, use a link in the form [[File:file.jpg]], [[File:file.png|alt text]], or [[Media:file.ogg]] for directly linking to the file.

When uploading images, please make sure to follow all the guidelines:

  1. Follow the Turing Complete Wiki image naming policy.
  2. Fill in the required parameters of the {{File}} template with the appropriate information.
Parameter Description
summary A brief explanation of what the media displays, what it contains, or what it is used for.
type What type of content this is. Can be one of the following:
  • screenshot: Screenshot (of game, etc).
  • logo: Logo.
  • map: Map, either in-game or fan-made.
  • icon: Icon.
  • sprite: Game sprite.
  • user: User's personal profile image.
  • wiki: Images for inclusion on pages, that do not better fit another type.
source If the file was obtained off a website, enter the source URL. If this file was created by the user, type "self".
license The license the original file is released under. Most screenshots and other files are used under fairuse.