Talk:Adric

Image

Can someone please change the photo?– The preceding unsigned comment was added by 88.104.107.133 (talk • contribs) .

Done--Skittles the hog - talk 18:25, September 21, 2011 (UTC)

Seb?

The whole Adric uploaded to the Nethersphere sounds like either a fanfic or spam. Isn't there a minimum proof requirement before allowing stuff on the Wiki? I like to think I'm very well versed on the DWU and this 'Seb' story has never crossed my path. Don't we require further evidence of its existence before such a bold statement can be added to a companion's article, if any article? TheFartyDoctor ^Talk 04:28, 10 January 2021 (UTC)

No, it's legit! It's from DWM 560, which just came out and doesn't have a page yet, is all. Scrooge MacDuck ☎ 11:54, 10 January 2021 (UTC)

Oh that explains it. If you'd like I can read it later and create the page? TheFartyDoctor ^Talk 00:01, 11 January 2021 (UTC)

Sure! Scrooge MacDuck ☎ 00:07, 11 January 2021 (UTC)

Infobox image

I changed the picture but I didn't realise this required a discussion, so here it is.

Personally I think the current infobox image is… not very good at all. Yes, it's close up and looking left. And User:CzechOut's reason for using it back in 2011 was that it's from Adric's first story. But I think it's just not a very good picture. Adric is in an awkward position and in my opinion isn't very recognizable, and I don't think it portrays him well as a character. I uploaded File:Adric smiles.jpg (which can be cropped if necessary), and of course there are plenty of other options for images that are viable for the infobox. (Though I don't see any on the wiki currently in Category:Adric images, aside from File:Adric - Earthshock.jpg which a) is probably better used in the article itself and b) is a bit… morbid for the infobox.) Does anyone else have feelings on this, or is it just me? Chubby Potato ☎ 05:54, 15 July 2021 (UTC)

I too am not fond of the current image, though I am having trouble finding any suitable replacements. The image of Adric smiling could be good, but it will depend on the cropping. I have another that may be acceptable, so lets start a gallery so people can add more options (such as a cropped version of the "Adric smiles" image). LauraBatham ☎ 06:45, 15 July 2021 (UTC)

1. 1 (Current)

1. 2

"Adric smiles" #3

Adric in Black Orchid #4

Number 4 is out because it's not cropped enough. Shambala108 ☎ 16:23, 15 July 2021 (UTC)

Agreed — and it's also not looking left. Scrooge MacDuck ☎ 16:27, 15 July 2021 (UTC)

Actually, guys, I had accidentally uploaded the wrong crop. I've now uploaded the compliant crop.

As for Adric not looking left, I think you'll find T:GTI states that a character looking left is preferable, but not requirement.

Epsilon📯 📂

16:40, 15 July 2021 (UTC)

From Tardis:Guide to images: "And there are times, when the best picture is one where the character is looking right or vaguely to the centre. That's why it's not a requirement that infobox pics be looking left — but it is a good idea." In this case there are several good examples looking left, and nothing special about the one looking right. Shambala108 ☎ 18:05, 15 July 2021 (UTC)

Look, don't get me wrong, the image I added isn't amazing or anything. However, it is certainly better than the first image, and I'd argue the second image isn't great due to the lighting. Only #3 and #4 look any good IMO, and at least #4 does have good lighting and a genuinely nice expression from Adric. So I would argue that #4 is good, but #3 is better because of the left-facing position.

Epsilon📯 📂

18:10, 15 July 2021 (UTC)

Out of the options so far, I agree that #3 is the best. LauraBatham ☎ 03:07, 16 July 2021 (UTC)

This seems to have petered out. The consensus so far seems to be for #3, which is a sensible option per policy. Adric is looking left, the image is well cropped, and there are no distractions in the background.

Does anyone have any final objections?
× SOTO (☎/✍/↯) 21:18, 26 November 2021 (UTC)