Dragon Cave Wiki:File policy

File policies pertain to the hosting and use of files and images on the Dragon Cave Wiki.

File policy
Please review the following policies regarding files uploaded to the Dragon Cave Wiki:


 * Use Dragon Cave files as-is. Dragon sprites and other site assets from Dragon Cave should generally be used as-is and unaltered. Exceptions may be made for certain event images, where it may make sense to compile multiple similar assets into a single file (example: Gingerbread House Decorating).
 * Give files useful names. Where applicable, users should follow the naming conventions outlined in the Manual of Style when assigning file names. Otherwise, files should be given a descriptive name to help other users understand what the file contains. Poorly named files may be subject to deletion.
 * Avoid inappropriate or adult content. Images which contain inappropriate content such as pornography, violence, or gore, or which are intended to harass or harm other users will be deleted.
 * Files should be intended for wiki use. The Dragon Cave Wiki should not be used for file hosting or hotlinking to other sites. Files which are not used on the wiki or are irrelevant to the wiki's topic may be subject to deletion.

Licensing
When uploading a file, users should select a licensing option from the dropdown. These options include:

Categorizing
To keep files organized and make finding files on particular subjects easier, users are encouraged to utilize categories. Here are some commonly used file categories:

Screenshots
Screenshots of the Dragon Cave site can be valuable for displaying certain mechanics or capturing events. Typically, screenshots should be taken of the desktop site, using the default site skin, unless the screenshot is meant to display an alternate skin or the mobile site.

Updating files
Dragon sprites will occasionally undergo sprite updates, and require updating in wiki documentation. When a new file version is released, the current image should be moved to a new file name. This is typically done by appending " " to the file name (example: File:Copper verdigris female retired 2021-05-21.png). This is done to allow documentation of retired versions of dragon sprites in the "Retired sprites" section of dragon articles.

For non-dragon images, such as screencaps, updates should be made via the "Replace" tool rather than uploading a separate version. Simply visit the file description page of the file requiring updating and select "Replace" from the dropdown to be taken to the upload form.