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Greetings, Popstarians! In light of recent controversy regarding the use of upscaled game screenshots on WiKirby, we have decided to conduct a formal poll regarding whether these images should be allowed on the wiki and if so, to what degree. The result of this vote will change the wiki's image standards and will be effective as soon as the vote ends. | Greetings, Popstarians! In light of recent controversy regarding the use of upscaled game screenshots on WiKirby, we have decided to conduct a formal poll regarding whether these images should be allowed on the wiki and if so, to what degree. The result of this vote will change the wiki's image standards and will be effective as soon as the vote ends. | ||
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However, it is possible to play these games at higher resolutions using third-party equipment, such as emulators. While emulators are capable of running games at native resolution, they can be used to produce much higher resolution screenshots. For a comparison, see these two images of the same scene from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', rendered at native resolution versus an upscaled version: | However, it is possible to play these games at higher resolutions using third-party equipment, such as emulators. While emulators are capable of running games at native resolution, they can be used to produce much higher resolution screenshots. For a comparison, see these two images of the same scene from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', rendered at native resolution versus an upscaled version: | ||
[[File:Fine Fields.png|thumb|left|400px|Native resolution image from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''.]] | [[File:KTD Fine Fields hub screenshot.png|thumb|left|400px|Native resolution image from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''.]] | ||
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[[File:Fine Fields.jpg|thumb|left|800px|Render from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' on an emulator at 10x native resolution. Click the image to see the full version.]] | [[File:Fine Fields.jpg|thumb|left|800px|Render from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' on an emulator at 10x native resolution. Click the image to see the full version.]] | ||
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==Voting procedure and deadline== | ==Voting procedure and deadline== | ||
Each registered user will be allowed to vote in this referendum using [[ | Each registered user will be allowed to vote in this referendum using [[WiKirby talk:Image resolution referendum|the talk page]]. Votes must consist of a list of the options from most to least preferred. As an example, a user could vote by saying "Option 1, Option 2, Option 3, Option 4", and it will be ranked in descending order. Options will be awarded points as follows: | ||
#First choice - 3 points | #First choice - 3 points | ||
#Second choice - 2 points | #Second choice - 2 points | ||
#Third choice - 1 point | #Third choice - 1 point | ||
#Last choice - no points | #Last choice - no points | ||
Users will be allowed to change their votes at any time while the poll is open. Users may also choose less than four options, with unchosen options receiving no points. | Users will be allowed to change their votes at any time while the poll is open. Users may also choose less than four options, with unchosen options receiving no points. | ||
'''Remember to sign your name on your vote, or it will not be counted!''' | |||
This vote will run until the '''7th of December, 2019 at 11:59:59 p.m. UTC'''. Once the deadline passes, the score will be tallied and the option with the most points will be selected as the winning choice. Each user may only vote once, and any dishonesty on part of users will be punished severely. The talk page may also be used to discuss the options, but the conversation must remain civil, and attempts at campaigning for a choice will be squashed immediately. | This vote will run until the '''7th of December, 2019 at 11:59:59 p.m. UTC'''. Once the deadline passes, the score will be tallied and the option with the most points will be selected as the winning choice. Each user may only vote once, and any dishonesty on part of users will be punished severely. The talk page may also be used to discuss the options, but the conversation must remain civil, and attempts at campaigning for a choice will be squashed immediately. | ||
== Results == | |||
The referendum has concluded. Here are the tallied results for each option: | |||
<pre> | |||
Op. 1 Op. 2 Op. 3 Op. 4 | |||
3 2 0 0 | |||
1 2 3 0 | |||
2 3 1 0 | |||
0 3 1 2 | |||
1 3 2 0 | |||
0 1 3 2 | |||
1 2 3 0 | |||
0 2 3 1 | |||
0 3 2 1 | |||
1 3 2 0 | |||
1 3 0 2 | |||
1 2 3 0 | |||
3 0 0 0 | |||
0 3 0 0 | |||
1 3 2 0 | |||
0 1 2 3 | |||
0 1 3 2 | |||
15 37 30 13 | |||
</pre> | |||
'''Option 2''' is the winner, with '''37''' points. | |||
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