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	{{subpage\|The Sounds Resource\|image=TSOR-Logo.png\|text=See what is required to make an acceptable submission on The Sounds Resource.\|width=200px}}		{{subpage\|The Sounds Resource\|image=TSOR-Logo.png\|text=See what is required to make an acceptable submission on The Sounds Resource.\|width=200px}}
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 Game Icons use the same style across all sites. They are created by a 240px x 125px cropped screenshot from a game ('''not''' its cover art). The website itself inserts code surrounding the image to represent it in the form of a Game Icon.
-[[File:Game-icon-example.png|center]]
+[[File:Icon Example - Game.png|center]]
 '''There are a few basic guidelines for creating a new Section Icon.'''

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 '''There are a few basic guidelines for creating a new Section Icon.'''
-* When creating a new section, double check across the other Resource sites. It's possible that the other sites have the game already, and thus a usable icon. Simply copy the image URL or save the image, and use it with your submission. This helps make it easier to find the same game across the Resource sites.
+* When creating a new section, double check across the other Resource sites. It's possible that the other sites have the game already, and thus a usable icon.
 * Game icons must be in either .[[PNG]] or .[[GIF]] file format, and of high quality. They should represent the game that it is being submitted for. Don't resize a screenshot if you can help it - we love those crisp pixels.

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 [[File:Game-icon-example.png|center]]
-There are a few basic guidelines for creating a new Section Icon;
+'''There are a few basic guidelines for creating a new Section Icon.'''
--When creating a new section, double check across other Resource sites. It's possible that the other sites have the game already, and thus a usable icon. Simply copy the image URL or save the image, and use it with your submission. This helps make it easier to find the same game across the sites.
+* When creating a new section, double check across the other Resource sites. It's possible that the other sites have the game already, and thus a usable icon. Simply copy the image URL or save the image, and use it with your submission. This helps make it easier to find the same game across the Resource sites.
--Game Icons must be in either a .[[PNG]] or .[[GIF]] file format, and of high quality. Where possible, downsizing a screenshot should not occur, and should represent the game that it is being submitted for.
+* Game icons must be in either .[[PNG]] or .[[GIF]] file format, and of high quality. They should represent the game that it is being submitted for. Don't resize a screenshot if you can help it - we love those crisp pixels.
--It is preferable that icons aren't taken from [[Dictionary#JPEG|JPEG]] screenshots found on the web, as the JPEG format is a lower image quality.
+* Avoid using [[Dictionary#JPEG|JPEG]] screenshots like you'd find on the web on a search engine. The JPEG format is a lower image quality as image artifacting can occur.
--Don't use the game's title screen as the icon. The title will be automatically included in the final icon. (See above)
+* Don't use the game's title screen as the icon. The title will be automatically included in the final icon - and thus it would be redundant to do so. (See above)
--Be artistic! Think of this as an art gallery. Frame your screenshot nicely.
+* Get creative! The Resource sites showcase gaming's best, almost like an art gallery. Frame your screenshot nicely.
--If the space allows, please use a 1 x 1 pixel ratio.
+* If you can help it, we highly encourage using a 1 x 1 pixel ratio.
--Similarly, if space allows, try to avoid the HUD or menu images in your screenshot.
+* Similarly, if space allows, try to avoid the HUD or menu images in your screenshot.
--Avoid spoilers, such as a final boss or plot twist.
+* Avoid game spoilers, such as a final boss or plot twist.
--Concentrate on something that shows the game's genre in action. For example, Super Mario Bros. 3 should use Mario in a stage, rather than on the map screen.
+* Give us some action - try to showcase gameplay or otherwise something that shows the game's genre in action. For example, a screenshot of 'Super Mario Bros. 3' should use Mario running through a stage, rather than standing on the map screen.
--What makes this game unique? For example, Tails debuted in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. A good Sonic 2 icon should include him.
+* What makes this game unique - what sets it apart from other games? For example, Tails debuted in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. A good Sonic 2 icon should include him.
--Vary screenshots within a series. Just because Mega Man shoots doesn't mean he has to be in the same shooting position in every icon.
+* Vary screenshots within a series. Just because Mega Man shoots doesn't mean he has to be in the same shooting position in every icon.
 ''To see our old game icons, check out our [[History]] page.''

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 -When creating a new section, double check across other Resource sites. It's possible that the other sites have the game already, and thus a usable icon. Simply copy the image URL or save the image, and use it with your submission. This helps make it easier to find the same game across the sites.
 -Game Icons must be in either a .[[PNG]] or .[[GIF]] file format, and of high quality. Where possible, downsizing a screenshot should not occur, and should represent the game that it is being submitted for.
 -It is preferable that icons aren't taken from [[Dictionary#JPEG|JPEG]] screenshots found on the web, as the JPEG format is a lower image quality.
 -Don't use the game's title screen as the icon. The title will be automatically included in the final icon. (See above)
 -Be artistic! Frame your screenshot nicely.
 -If the space allows, please use a 1 x 1 pixel ratio.
 -Similarly, if space allows, try to avoid the HUD or menu images in your screenshot.
 -Avoid spoilers, such as a final boss or plot twist.
 -Concentrate on something that shows the game's genre in action. For example, Super Mario Bros. 3 should use Mario in a stage, rather than on the map screen.
 -What makes this game unique? For example, Tails debuted in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. A good Sonic 2 icon should include him.
 -Vary screenshots within a series. Just because Mega Man shoots doesn't mean he has to be in the same shooting position in every icon.

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 ==Game Icons==
-Game Icons use the same style across all sites. They are created by a 240px x 125px cropped screenshot from a game. The website itself inserts code surrounding the image to represent it in the form of a Game Icon.
+Game Icons use the same style across all sites. They are created by a 240px x 125px cropped screenshot from a game ('''not''' its cover art). The website itself inserts code surrounding the image to represent it in the form of a Game Icon.
 [[File:Game-icon-example.png|center]]
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 It is preferable that icons aren't taken from [[Dictionary#JPEG|JPEG]] screenshots found on the web, and are instead from non-lossy format images.
-Before creating an icon for your game, first check the other Resource sites. It's always possible that the other sites have the game already, and thus a usable icon. Simply copy the image URL or save the image, and use it with your submission.
+Before creating an icon for your game, first check the other Resource sites. It's always possible that the other sites have the game already, and thus a usable icon. Simply copy the image URL or save the image, and use it with your submission. This helps make it easier to find the same game across the sites.
 ''To see our old game icons, check out our [[History]] page.''

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	It is preferable that icons aren't taken from [[Dictionary#JPEG\|JPEG]] screenshots found on the web, and are instead from non-lossy format images.		It is preferable that icons aren't taken from [[Dictionary#JPEG\|JPEG]] screenshots found on the web, and are instead from non-lossy format images.
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		+	Before creating an icon for your game, first check the other Resource sites. It's always possible that the other sites have the game already, and thus a usable icon. Simply copy the image URL or save the image, and use it with your submission.

	''To see our old game icons, check out our [[History]] page.''		''To see our old game icons, check out our [[History]] page.''