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Submitting to the Resource sites can be tricky for some, but by following some basic steps, you can easily ensure that your submission will be approved.
 
Submitting to the Resource sites can be tricky for some, but by following some basic steps, you can easily ensure that your submission will be approved.
  
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==What Is Not Acceptable==
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===Your Own Character===
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Make sure that your submission is not a made up character. This only really applies to custom submissions, but it can also be if you've made a game and feel your content should be on the sites. It isn't your place to make that judgement, and in cases you like this, you'd be best off asking us first. We only accept content for media ripped from commercially released, or notably reputable released games. In terms of custom submissions, we only accept content surrounding things that appear within a game, or gaming related media (Such as Sonic the Hedgehog cartoons).
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===Stolen Content===
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We don't like thieves in real life, and we do not like them here. Please make sure that you actually ripped or made the content you're submitting, and didn't just simply find it on some other website and felt like you could just submit it and claim credit. We have a community in the hundreds of thousands, many of whom actively seek out stolen content. You will be caught, and you will be banned.
  
 
==Game Icons==
 
==Game Icons==
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Game Icons are universal 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.
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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.
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[[File:Game-icon-example.png|center]]
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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==The Spriters Resource==
 
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===The Sheet===
 
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'''Background Color'''
 
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A simple mistake that a lot of people make when they first start ripping a sheet is to place their ripped sprites onto a white background, the default for MS Paint, and keep going. The issue with doing this is that a large number of games include a pure white color within their sprites. Remember that sprites are viewed on a sheet to be used on another background later, and when they're placed on white, it can cause certain parts of a sprite to turn transparent.
 
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Similarly, we advise that you don't use black. This too can be used a lot within sprites. Your best bet is to go for relatively obscure colors, like magenta or lime green. This can cause a bit of eyestrain and can be generally unpleasant to look at, so an alternative color of your choice, that is not being used within the sprite itself, is perfectly fine.
 
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[[File:Background-color-demo.png]]
 
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See that, when the white is set to transparent, the white present within the sprite itself is also made transparent, whereas when the magenta is set to transparent, the white within the sprite remains intact.
 
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'''Organization / Alignment'''
 
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Information on Organization and Alignment here.
 
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'''File Format'''
 
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[[File:Png-and-gif-colors.png|right|250px]]
 
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The Spriters Resource accepts 2 files types: .PNG, and .GIF. While we accept .GIF, we advise that you simply use .PNG because of a colour limitation to the .gif format.
 
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To put it basically, the GIF file format can only contain 256 colors, whereas a PNG can have any number. PNG files also support "Alpha Transparency", which means that they can include [[Dictionary#anti-aliasing|anti-aliasing]] on the outside edge of a sprite, whereas GIF does not.
 
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For a good comparison, click the image on the right. On the left of the image is a PNG, on the right is a GIF.
 
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Notice the colors used in the eye. The GIF has had to give certain colors slightly alternative shades to try and compensate for its restricted [[Dictionary#palette|palette]], whereas the PNG is able to display all of these colors.
 
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Another thing to note is the outline of the sprites. On the left, you can see that the PNG easily blends into a color, and looks smooth caused from its use of [[Dictionary#anti-aliasing|anti-aliasing]]. The GIF on the other hand has a very sharp and crisp outline, compensating the lighter shades for black, or removing them all together.
 
  
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NEVER USE .JPEG or .JPG. For more information, please see the [[Dictionary#jpeg|JPEG portion of our Dictionary]].
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[[File:Icon Example - Game.png|center]]
  
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'''Get Everything'''
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'''There are a few basic guidelines for creating a new Section Icon.'''
  
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While this isn't strictly required, we do need sheets to be "as complete as possible". What we mean by this is, to put it simply, don't try to submit a Mario sheet and only include his idle animation. A sheet should at the least include the basic movements. You need to at least try and go for a more complete rip than knowingly decide to just submit 2 sprites from random actions.
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* 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.  
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**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.
  
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'''Credit Tags'''
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* 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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Credit tags are the box you see on most sheets that tell people who ripped the sheet, and any other information they wish to give. You can include one if you want.
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* 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.
  
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Remember that people are looking at a sprite sheet to see the sprites, not be entertained or specifically read your tag.
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* 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)
  
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A few things to consider with tags are:
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* Get creative! The Resource sites showcase gaming's best, almost like an art gallery. Frame your screenshot nicely.
  
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Name: You can include your name if you want. It's not really required as we store your name in our database anyway, seen below a sheet.
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* If you can help it, we highly encourage using a 1 x 1 pixel ratio.
  
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Credit: Some people want to be credited when somebody uses the sheet, normally by writing "Give credit if used". Some people will also write "Credit not required". It's your choice whether you want to request credit or not, though we advise that you don't ask for it.
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* Similarly, if space allows, try to avoid the HUD or menu images in your screenshot.
  
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Additional Graphics: You can include a few little cosmetics to your tag if you like, though personally I think that simplicity goes down best. Don't be too distracting, and take up too much space.
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* Avoid game spoilers, such as a final boss or plot twist.
  
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Just remember that not including a tag is also a more than acceptable. It's quite likely that many people will simply ignore a tag, which is why the trend lately has been to simply not include one. This is of course your own personal preference.
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* 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.
  
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===The Sheet Icon===
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* 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.
  
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==The Models Resource==
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* 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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===The Model===
 
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===The (Small) Model Icon===
 
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===The (Big) Model Icon===
 
  
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==The Textures Resource==
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''To see our old game icons, check out our [[History]] page.''
  
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===The Texture===
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==Site Specifics==
  
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===The Texture Icon===
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{{subpage|The Spriters Resource|image=TSR-Logo.png|text=See what is required to make an acceptable submission on The Spriters Resource.|width=200px}}
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{{subpage|The Models Resource|image=TMR-Logo.png|text=See what is required to make an acceptable submission on The Models Resource.|width=200px}}
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{{subpage|The Textures Resource|image=TTR-Logo.png|text=See what is required to make an acceptable submission on The Textures Resource.|width=200px}}
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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}}
  
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==The Sounds Resource==
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[[Category:Submission Guidelines]]
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===The Sound===
 
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===The Sound Pack===
 

Latest revision as of 07:38, 8 January 2020

Submitting to the Resource sites can be tricky for some, but by following some basic steps, you can easily ensure that your submission will be approved.

What Is Not Acceptable

Your Own Character

Make sure that your submission is not a made up character. This only really applies to custom submissions, but it can also be if you've made a game and feel your content should be on the sites. It isn't your place to make that judgement, and in cases you like this, you'd be best off asking us first. We only accept content for media ripped from commercially released, or notably reputable released games. In terms of custom submissions, we only accept content surrounding things that appear within a game, or gaming related media (Such as Sonic the Hedgehog cartoons).

Stolen Content

We don't like thieves in real life, and we do not like them here. Please make sure that you actually ripped or made the content you're submitting, and didn't just simply find it on some other website and felt like you could just submit it and claim credit. We have a community in the hundreds of thousands, many of whom actively seek out stolen content. You will be caught, and you will be banned.

Game Icons

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.

Icon Example - Game.png

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.
  • 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.
  • Avoid using 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 - and thus it would be redundant to do so. (See above)
  • Get creative! The Resource sites showcase gaming's best, almost like an art gallery. Frame your screenshot nicely.
  • 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.
  • Avoid game spoilers, such as a final boss or plot twist.
  • 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 - 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.

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

Site Specifics

TSR-Logo.png
 The Spriters Resource
See what is required to make an acceptable submission on The Spriters Resource.


TMR-Logo.png
 The Models Resource
See what is required to make an acceptable submission on The Models Resource.


TTR-Logo.png
 The Textures Resource
See what is required to make an acceptable submission on The Textures Resource.


TSOR-Logo.png
 The Sounds Resource
See what is required to make an acceptable submission on The Sounds Resource.
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