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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
We try to have screenshots on our website for all games that we support. The purpose of this page is to describe how new screenshots are to be made to ensure uniform overall quality | We try to have screenshots on our website for all games that we support. The purpose of this page is to describe how new screenshots are to be made to ensure uniform overall quality. In particular, what scaler you should use, how files should be named etc. | ||
For each game, | For each game, our goal is to have a small number of screenshots (no more than 5) which give users a good idea of what the game looks like to play. If the game is available in different languages or versions (e.g. EGA and VGA), our goal is to have no more than 2 additional screenshots per version showing the differences of those versions. | ||
Take a look at our existing [https://scummvm.org/screenshots/ | |||
Take a look at our existing [https://www.scummvm.org/screenshots/lucasarts/mi/ screenshots of The Secret of Monkey Island] as an example. | |||
== Screenshot criteria == | |||
=== Games === | |||
Screenshots should only be added for: | |||
* Commercial games | |||
* Fan games notable enough to have a Wikipedia article (e.g. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Quest:_Vohaul_Strikes_Back ''Space Quest: Vohaul Strikes Back'']) | |||
We unfortunately cannot accept screenshots for other types of games. | |||
=== Content === | |||
Screenshots should not show game spoilers, such as surprise plot details or puzzle solutions. A good guideline is: if it appears in a game demo or would appear in a hypothetical "movie trailer" of the game, it's fine. | |||
Nudity, gore, or other potentially objectionable content are not permitted in screenshots. We want the website to be appropriate for all ages. | |||
== List of screenshots we need == | == List of screenshots we need == | ||
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<!--'''All screenshots to date have been contributed. Thanks all'''--> | <!--'''All screenshots to date have been contributed. Thanks all'''--> | ||
<!-- We have all screenshots. But if you still have some suggestions feel free to contact sev. --> | <!-- We have all screenshots. But if you still have some suggestions feel free to contact sev. --> | ||
* [[ | * [[Ms. Astro Chicken|Ms. Astro Chicken: Flight of the Pullet]] (*) | ||
* [[ | * [[AGS/Games | AGS Games]] ''(only supported games)'' | ||
* [[Blue's Birthday Adventure]] | * [[Blue's Birthday Adventure]] | ||
* [[Blue's Reading Time Activities]] | * [[Blue's Reading Time Activities]] | ||
* [[Blue's Treasure Hunt]] | * [[Blue's Treasure Hunt]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Director/Games | Director Games]] ''(only supported games)'' | ||
* [[ | * [[Crazy Nick's Software Picks: King Graham's Board Game Challenge]] (*) | ||
* | * [[Crazy Nick's Software Picks: Leisure Suit Larry's Casino]] (*) | ||
* [[ | * [[Crazy Nick's Software Picks: Parlor Games with Laura Bow]] (*) | ||
* [[ | * [[Crazy Nick's Software Picks: Robin Hood's Game of Skill and Chance]] (*) | ||
* | * [[Crazy Nick's Software Picks: Roger Wilco's Spaced Out Game Pack]] (*) | ||
* [[ | * [[Fun Seeker's Guide to Eastern Madera County]] (*) | ||
* | * [[Hades Challenge]] | ||
* [[ | <!-- * [[Wintermute/Games | Wintermute Games]] --> | ||
(*) these games are not on the website compatibility list | |||
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* [[Wintermute/Games | Wintermute Games]] | |||
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== List of game category icons we need == | == List of game category icons we need == | ||
Check the [https://www.scummvm.org/screenshots website] for missing category icons | |||
== How to make screenshots == | == How to make screenshots == | ||
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** 320x200 games should be run with '''HQ2x''' (Ctrl+Alt+3) mode and with '''aspect correction''' (Ctrl+Alt+a) mode on. I.e. it should be a 640x480 image. | ** 320x200 games should be run with '''HQ2x''' (Ctrl+Alt+3) mode and with '''aspect correction''' (Ctrl+Alt+a) mode on. I.e. it should be a 640x480 image. | ||
** 640x480 games should be run without a scaler. | ** 640x480 games should be run without a scaler. | ||
** On platforms which use the SDL backend (Win32 and *nix included) Alt+S creates a screenshot file called scummvmXXXXX.png inside the screenshot directory. The default location for screenshots depends on the OS. See the [https:// | ** On platforms which use the SDL backend (Win32 and *nix included) Alt+S creates a screenshot file called scummvmXXXXX.png inside the screenshot directory. The default location for screenshots depends on the OS. See the [https://docs.scummvm.org/en/latest/advanced_topics/configuration_file.html#screenshotpath documentation portal] for details. | ||
** '''Make sure your screenshot is at least 640x480 and was made with HQ2x scaler (if originally 320x200).''' Otherwise it won't be accepted. | ** '''Make sure your screenshot is at least 640x480 and was made with HQ2x scaler (if originally 320x200).''' Otherwise it won't be accepted. | ||
** If the game runs at a different resolution (such as 512x384, or 800x600), use the normal mode (no scaling) and make sure your screenshot is at the original resolution. | ** If the game runs at a different resolution (such as 512x384, or 800x600), use the normal mode (no scaling) and make sure your screenshot is at the original resolution. | ||
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** Screenshots should not contain any window decorations. | ** Screenshots should not contain any window decorations. | ||
** The only supported file format is PNG with maximum compression. | ** The only supported file format is PNG with maximum compression. | ||
** Preferably run [http://optipng.sourceforge.net/ OptiPNG] and [ | ** Preferably run [http://optipng.sourceforge.net/ OptiPNG] and [https://www.advancemame.it/comp-readme.html advpng] after that. Use default parameters for OptiPNG and -4 parameter for advpng for best results. If you don't, we'll have to do it later. | ||
** File name is gametarget[ | ** File name is gametarget[_platform][_lang]_V_X_full.png where: | ||
*** ''gametarget'' is the game target name, see our compatibility page for the full list | *** ''gametarget'' is the game target name, see our compatibility page for the full list | ||
*** ''platform'' is an optional parameter for cases when you submit non-PC game version screenshots | *** ''platform'' is an optional parameter for cases when you submit non-PC game version screenshots | ||
*** ''lang'' is an optional parameter when screenshot for non-English version | *** ''lang'' is an optional parameter when screenshot for non-English version | ||
*** ''V'' is the variant number for the game. | |||
*** ''X'' is a sequental number. | *** ''X'' is a sequental number. | ||
** Create a .txt file containing the file names followed by full game name and optionally provide the platform name and language in parenthesis. For example "Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis (Amiga German)" | ** Create a .txt file containing the file names followed by full game name and optionally provide the platform name and language in parenthesis. For example "Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis (Amiga German)" | ||
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** Currently, thumbnails that correspond to the PNG screenshots have to be created manually. | ** Currently, thumbnails that correspond to the PNG screenshots have to be created manually. | ||
** This is done using [https://imagemagick.org/script/convert.php ImageMagick's ''convert'' command line tool]. | ** This is done using [https://imagemagick.org/script/convert.php ImageMagick's ''convert'' command line tool]. | ||
** There should be a mkthumb.sh script available in the scummvm-web repository, which includes the required ''convert'' command call and which you could run as:<br /><code>./mkthumb.sh gametarget[ | ** There should be a mkthumb.sh script available in the scummvm-web repository, which includes the required ''convert'' command call and which you could run as:<br /><code>./mkthumb.sh gametarget[_platform][_lang]_V_X</code> | ||
** The above command assumes there is a screenshot file (PNG) named ''gametarget[ | ** The above command assumes there is a screenshot file (PNG) named ''gametarget[_platform][_lang]_V_X_full.png'' in the same folder. See above for valid values for each part of the name. | ||
** Alternatively, and assuming you have the ImageMagick package installed (tested with ImageMagick 7.0.9-17) you could directly run the command:<br /><code>convert gametarget[ | ** Alternatively, and assuming you have the ImageMagick package installed (tested with ImageMagick 7.0.9-17) you could directly run the command:<br /><code>convert gametarget[_platform][_lang]_V_X_full.png -interlace line -quality 66 -thumbnail 256 gametarget[_platform][_lang]_V_X.jpg</code> | ||
== How to make game icon == | == How to make game icon == | ||
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== How to submit screenshots == | == How to submit screenshots == | ||
* If you have write access to our web source [https://github.com/scummvm/scummvm-web | * If you have write access to our web source [https://github.com/scummvm/scummvm-web repository], you can commit it directly to [https://github.com/scummvm/scummvm-web/tree/master/public_html/data/screenshots the relevant directory]. | ||
* Alternatively, you can submit it via our [https://bugs.scummvm.org/ bug tracker]. | * Alternatively, you can submit it via our [https://bugs.scummvm.org/ bug tracker]. | ||
** There is a restriction on 250kb per file. There are 2 options you can do: | ** There is a restriction on 250kb per file. There are 2 options you can do: | ||