Forum:Final Discussion on Revising the Tweaking Process

This is the final call for comments on improving the current tweaking process. For previous discussions, look here.

Right now, the tweak page is set up with two headings: Needing Tweaking and Needing Make-overs. I'm proposing that we change that. The new system would look something like this:

We would have two headings: "Nominations", and "Approved Projects". Under each heading would be two subheadings, labelled "Tweaks" and "Redos". If you wish to nominate an image, you link the image (like so - ) underneath the appropriate subheading, and list the reason(s) you wish it to be redone/tweaked.

Some suitable grounds for nominating a tweak:
 * If the shading and/or highlights are... blotchy, undefined (no light source), too dark, or too light
 * If the earpink is... too ostentatious (ie doesn't fit with the pelt colour), too big, too small, not blurred enough, or undefinable
 * Note: please realize that you cannot propose a tweak just because of the earpink, although if there is another issue with the image, you can also list the earpink)

Suitable grounds for nominating a redo:
 * If the markings are... too blurred (undefinable), too sharp (needs blurring), not easily definable from pelt colour (need darkening) etc.
 * If a character is deviating slightly from their current (cited) description: ie shade change (from light to dark or dark to light), need scars etc.
 * If an image needs a change of fur length (lineart-wise)
 * If an image needs to match a significantly different (cited) description: ie Tigerstar's kids needing to match his pattern exactly, needs to match the character's other images, etc.
 * If an image has so many things from the "suitable grounds for tweaking" list that it would be illogical to ask somebody to just tweak it.
 * Note: There are always special cases that can't be outlined in vague rules. These are just the basics.

Suitable grounds for a tweak that do not require votes include...
 * Fixing blurred lineart
 * Adding torn ears
 * Adding tufted ears
 * Changing eye colour
 * Switching to a new blank
 * Erasing waste
 * Note: Images that do not qualify for a vote can just be posted under the "Approved Tweaks" without any further ado. However, the image must have issues that are only on the not-requiring-a-vote list. Any images with issues that are on the not-requiring-a-vote list and issues that are on the suitable-grounds-for-tweaking/redos list must be nominated.

After an image is nominated, three senior members must come along and vote. They will do so by using the appropriate templates - or  - and a justification of their own. The number of SMs must be three to make sure there is more than one opinion and that there cannot be a tie.

After the nomination is voted on, there can be two results: passing or failing. If the vote passes, it is archived in a subpage somewhere and the image is put underneath the "Approved Projects" heading and the appropriate subheading. If the vote fails, it is archived in a subpage, but not added to the "Approved Projects".

Once an image is under the "Approved Projects" heading, it may be reserved on the project main page and crossed out with a and a.

An example of what it would look like is this:

Tweaks
File:Fleck.loner.png I think the shading could be redone. I disagree. It's lovely as it is. 04:03 Sat Jan 21 Yeah it's fine as it is. 04:03 Sat Jan 21 Agreed. Ivy did a lovely job and it doesn't need to be fixed. 04:03 Sat Jan 21

Redos
File:Owlwhisker.kit.png Needs to be redone to match other images. 04:03 Sat Jan 21 No discussion necessary. 04:03 Sat Jan 21 No brainer. 04:03 Sat Jan 21 Yup. 04:03 Sat Jan 21


 * Note: If you are suggesting that a character's entire charart set should be redone (for whatever reasons), you will post the character's page (linked like this: ) and not all of their images individually.

Tweaks
File:Wildheart7.png Shading needs to be blurred.

Redos
File:Wildheart7.png Pattern needs to be redone to match description and shading darkened.  ---

Comments
This is the final draft of the Proposal to Revise the Tweaking Process. Any further comments will be placed here. The proposal will go to vote on Feb. 5th. 05:26 Thu Feb 2