Assassin's Creed Wiki:Images - Revision history

Soranin: /* Proper names, subtitles and watermarks */

2026-05-20T16:17:02Z

Proper names, subtitles and watermarks

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	====Proper names, subtitles and watermarks====		====Proper names, subtitles and watermarks====
	Images should be uploaded under a proper name that accurately describes the contents of the file. For example, [[:File:Daniel Cross-The Fall1.jpg]] is fine, as it simply informs the reader of the contents of the image. ~~[[:~~File:639c39706e7a090c2693753600d47d86.png]] is ''not'' acceptable, as it falls under the category of improper names and does not simply describe the contents of the image.		Images should be uploaded under a proper name that accurately describes the contents of the file. For example, "[[:File:Daniel Cross-The Fall1.jpg]]" is fine, as it simply informs the reader of the contents of the image. "File:639c39706e7a090c2693753600d47d86.png" is ''not'' acceptable, as it falls under the category of improper names and does not simply describe the contents of the image.

	Images should, wherever possible, avoid featuring subtitles.		Images should, wherever possible, avoid featuring subtitles.

imported>Atvelonis at 21:25, 8 July 2020

2020-07-08T21:25:53Z

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	Any user who has any questions about the nature or content of this policy or any user who has any concerns about the policy should not hesitate to contact an active Administrator for help. Administrators are elected to their positions to enforce our policies, but also to help users with any problems they might be having on the ''Assassin's Creed'' Wiki. Therefore, it is expected that any questions or concerns be directed to an Administrator, especially if the Administrator warns said user about the violation of this policy. Active and veteran members are also always available to help answer questions.		Any user who has any questions about the nature or content of this policy or any user who has any concerns about the policy should not hesitate to contact an active Administrator for help. Administrators are elected to their positions to enforce our policies, but also to help users with any problems they might be having on the ''Assassin's Creed'' Wiki. Therefore, it is expected that any questions or concerns be directed to an Administrator, especially if the Administrator warns said user about the violation of this policy. Active and veteran members are also always available to help answer questions.

	[[~~Categor~~:Policies]]		[[Category:Policies]]

imported>Atvelonis at 21:25, 8 July 2020

2020-07-08T21:25:12Z

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	==Questions or concerns==		==Questions or concerns==
	Any user who has any questions about the nature or content of this policy or any user who has any concerns about the policy should not hesitate to contact an active Administrator for help. Administrators are elected to their positions to enforce our policies, but also to help users with any problems they might be having on the ''Assassin's Creed'' Wiki. Therefore, it is expected that any questions or concerns be directed to an Administrator, especially if the Administrator warns said user about the violation of this policy. Active and veteran members are also always available to help answer questions.		Any user who has any questions about the nature or content of this policy or any user who has any concerns about the policy should not hesitate to contact an active Administrator for help. Administrators are elected to their positions to enforce our policies, but also to help users with any problems they might be having on the ''Assassin's Creed'' Wiki. Therefore, it is expected that any questions or concerns be directed to an Administrator, especially if the Administrator warns said user about the violation of this policy. Active and veteran members are also always available to help answer questions.

			[[Categor:Policies]]

imported>Zero-ELEC: Removed reference to defunct Fanon section. If it's out of line for me to edit this, feel free to roll back!

2015-08-05T03:34:12Z

Removed reference to defunct Fanon section. If it's out of line for me to edit this, feel free to roll back!

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	===Fan art and realworld images===		===Fan art and realworld images===
	The uploading of fan art for use on a mainspace article is expressly forbidden, regardless of the quality of the image in question, or whether permission has been obtained~~. If you wish to add fan art, add it to the fanon section's [[ACFanon:Artwork\|art page]]~~.		The uploading of fan art for use on a mainspace article is expressly forbidden, regardless of the quality of the image in question, or whether permission has been obtained.

	In the case of realworld images, such images should be avoided at all cost, unless they are used by any Ubisoft-authorised medium. For example, the image [[:File:MarkTwainandNikolaTesla.jpg]] is a real world image that appeared in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', and can therefore be used on the wiki.		In the case of realworld images, such images should be avoided at all cost, unless they are used by any Ubisoft-authorised medium. For example, the image [[:File:MarkTwainandNikolaTesla.jpg]] is a real world image that appeared in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', and can therefore be used on the wiki.

imported>Master Sima Yi: Update.

2015-07-22T19:46:47Z

Update.

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	The uploading of fan art for use on a mainspace article is expressly forbidden, regardless of the quality of the image in question, or whether permission has been obtained. If you wish to add fan art, add it to the fanon section's [[ACFanon:Artwork\|art page]].		The uploading of fan art for use on a mainspace article is expressly forbidden, regardless of the quality of the image in question, or whether permission has been obtained. If you wish to add fan art, add it to the fanon section's [[ACFanon:Artwork\|art page]].

	In the case of realworld images, such images should be avoided at all cost, unless ~~there~~ are ~~no alternative means of procuring an image~~. For example, the image [[:File:~~Adolf Hitler~~.jpg]] is ~~not taken from any~~ ''Assassin's Creed'' ~~material; however~~, ~~as the image is suitable for the article (and as long as it follows the requirements of this policy)~~ and ~~no reasonable alternative~~ can ~~be found in-game, it may~~ be used on the ~~[[Adolf Hitler]] article ''only''. On the other hand, a realworld image of the [[Basilica di San Marco]] is ''not'' acceptable, as suitable in-game images are easily obtainable~~.		In the case of realworld images, such images should be avoided at all cost, unless they are used by any Ubisoft-authorised medium. For example, the image [[:File:MarkTwainandNikolaTesla.jpg]] is a real world image that appeared in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', and can therefore be used on the wiki.

	Realworld images are permitted for use in articles when an in-game image is already present '''if''' it is being used to show comparative differences between the realworld and in-game subjects. For example, [[:File:800px-Hagia Sophia.png]] portrays the [[Hagia Sophia]] in both senses, showing the stylistic differences between the two. Use of comparative images purely for the sake of it is not permitted, and such images will be treated as fan-art.		Realworld images are permitted for use in articles when an in-game image is already present '''if''' it is being used to show comparative differences between the realworld and in-game subjects. For example, [[:File:800px-Hagia Sophia.png]] portrays the [[Hagia Sophia]] in both senses, showing the stylistic differences between the two. Use of comparative images purely for the sake of it is not permitted, and such images will be treated as fan-art.

imported>Jasca Ducato: /* Failure to source images */ Altered wording slightly.

2014-01-17T09:34:51Z

Failure to source images: Altered wording slightly.

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	==Failure to source images==		==Failure to source images==
	If a user fails to source their images, then they are in breach of this Image Policy. It will therefore be treated as a breach of any other policies and, thus, there will be consequences. The Administrators keep a close eye on recent uploads to ensure that all images are properly sourced, so it is next to impossible to upload an image, fail to source it and get away with it. The first time a user breaks the policy, they may (depending on whether an administrator deems it necessary) be warned that they have failed to follow the policy and that the next time it happens they will be blocked for a pre-determined length of time, and the offending images will be deleted~~. After receiving the warning, the user is given 24 hours to provide a proper sourcing for the image~~. Like with all other blocks, the length of time a user is blocked for increases as the offenses continue.		If a user fails to source their images, then they are in breach of this Image Policy. It will therefore be treated as a breach of any other policies are and, thus, there will be consequences. The Administrators keep a close eye on recent uploads to ensure that all images are properly sourced, so it is next to impossible to upload an image, fail to source it and get away with it. A user has up to 24 hours from the time of upload to provide a proper source for the image, although files infringing multiple requirements of the policy may be deleted before this time period is completed.

			The first time a user breaks the policy, they may (depending on whether an administrator deems it necessary) be warned that they have failed to follow the policy and that the next time it happens they will be blocked for a pre-determined length of time, and the offending images will be deleted. Like with all other blocks, the length of time a user is blocked for increases as the offenses continue.

	The following punishments are used for users who fail to follow the image policy:		The following punishments are used for users who fail to follow the image policy:

imported>Kainzorus Prime: It's not a change, it's already enforced. This is strictly for information purposes.

2014-01-16T17:46:05Z

It's not a change, it's already enforced. This is strictly for information purposes.

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	==Failure to source images==		==Failure to source images==
	If a user fails to source their images, then they are in breach of this Image Policy. It will therefore be treated as a breach of any other policies and, thus, there will be consequences. The Administrators keep a close eye on recent uploads to ensure that all images are properly sourced, so it is next to impossible to upload an image, fail to source it and get away with it. The first time a user breaks the policy, they may (depending on whether an administrator deems it necessary) be warned that they have failed to follow the policy and that the next time it happens they will be blocked for a pre-determined length of time, and the offending images will be deleted. Like with all other blocks, the length of time a user is blocked for increases as the offenses continue.		If a user fails to source their images, then they are in breach of this Image Policy. It will therefore be treated as a breach of any other policies and, thus, there will be consequences. The Administrators keep a close eye on recent uploads to ensure that all images are properly sourced, so it is next to impossible to upload an image, fail to source it and get away with it. The first time a user breaks the policy, they may (depending on whether an administrator deems it necessary) be warned that they have failed to follow the policy and that the next time it happens they will be blocked for a pre-determined length of time, and the offending images will be deleted. After receiving the warning, the user is given 24 hours to provide a proper sourcing for the image. Like with all other blocks, the length of time a user is blocked for increases as the offenses continue.

	The following punishments are used for users who fail to follow the image policy:		The following punishments are used for users who fail to follow the image policy:

imported>Jasca Ducato: Undo revision 536287 by Kainzorus Prime (talk) Unauthorised change to policy

2014-01-16T17:28:42Z

Undo revision 536287 by Kainzorus Prime (talk) Unauthorised change to policy

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	==Failure to source images==		==Failure to source images==
	If a user fails to source their images, then they are in breach of this Image Policy. It will therefore be treated as a breach of any other policies and, thus, there will be consequences. The Administrators keep a close eye on recent uploads to ensure that all images are properly sourced, so it is next to impossible to upload an image, fail to source it and get away with it. The first time a user breaks the policy, they may (depending on whether an administrator deems it necessary) be warned that they have failed to follow the policy and that the next time it happens they will be blocked for a pre-determined length of time, and the offending images will be deleted~~. After receiving the warning, the user is given 24 hours to provide a proper sourcing for the image~~. Like with all other blocks, the length of time a user is blocked for increases as the offenses continue.		If a user fails to source their images, then they are in breach of this Image Policy. It will therefore be treated as a breach of any other policies and, thus, there will be consequences. The Administrators keep a close eye on recent uploads to ensure that all images are properly sourced, so it is next to impossible to upload an image, fail to source it and get away with it. The first time a user breaks the policy, they may (depending on whether an administrator deems it necessary) be warned that they have failed to follow the policy and that the next time it happens they will be blocked for a pre-determined length of time, and the offending images will be deleted. Like with all other blocks, the length of time a user is blocked for increases as the offenses continue.

	The following punishments are used for users who fail to follow the image policy:		The following punishments are used for users who fail to follow the image policy:

imported>Kainzorus Prime: /* Failure to source images */ Since it's been agreed upon, but is not mentioned here.

2014-01-16T17:07:44Z

Failure to source images: Since it's been agreed upon, but is not mentioned here.

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	==Failure to source images==		==Failure to source images==
	If a user fails to source their images, then they are in breach of this Image Policy. It will therefore be treated as a breach of any other policies and, thus, there will be consequences. The Administrators keep a close eye on recent uploads to ensure that all images are properly sourced, so it is next to impossible to upload an image, fail to source it and get away with it. The first time a user breaks the policy, they may (depending on whether an administrator deems it necessary) be warned that they have failed to follow the policy and that the next time it happens they will be blocked for a pre-determined length of time, and the offending images will be deleted. Like with all other blocks, the length of time a user is blocked for increases as the offenses continue.		If a user fails to source their images, then they are in breach of this Image Policy. It will therefore be treated as a breach of any other policies and, thus, there will be consequences. The Administrators keep a close eye on recent uploads to ensure that all images are properly sourced, so it is next to impossible to upload an image, fail to source it and get away with it. The first time a user breaks the policy, they may (depending on whether an administrator deems it necessary) be warned that they have failed to follow the policy and that the next time it happens they will be blocked for a pre-determined length of time, and the offending images will be deleted. After receiving the warning, the user is given 24 hours to provide a proper sourcing for the image. Like with all other blocks, the length of time a user is blocked for increases as the offenses continue.

	The following punishments are used for users who fail to follow the image policy:		The following punishments are used for users who fail to follow the image policy:

imported>Valelin: Minor grammar error

2013-12-07T17:59:53Z

Minor grammar error

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	As the uploading of fan-art to the mainspace is not permitted (see [[Assassin's Creed Wiki: Image policy#Fan art and realworld images\|Fan art]] below), the chances of express permission being required are slim, though if such a case does occur, verifiable evidence of permission being granted must be readily available, in case accusations to the contrary occur. If permission cannot be proven, appropriate action will be taken.		As the uploading of fan-art to the mainspace is not permitted (see [[Assassin's Creed Wiki: Image policy#Fan art and realworld images\|Fan art]] below), the chances of express permission being required are slim, though if such a case does occur, verifiable evidence of permission being granted must be readily available, in case accusations to the contrary occur. If permission cannot be proven, appropriate action will be taken.

	Acceptable forms of ~~prove~~ include emails and private messages with the author.		Acceptable forms of proof include emails and private messages with the author.

	===Fan art and realworld images===		===Fan art and realworld images===