When using resources from a source, the source should always be credited. For media-based resources (e.g., Images, Videos, Audio), this information should be entered into the Summary section when uploading a file. This should include a summary about what the media is, the source that extracted or retrieved the resource, a link to their website if possible (a user's wiki page is fine!), and the game that the media is associated to. When there is no game and the media covers a broad set of information about multiple games, "Multiple" should be used in place of the game name.
Templates
The following templates provide a simple way to quickly create clean, formatted information.
FileSummary
Syntax
{{FileSummary|Summary=This is an image of <thing>|Source=History of Hyrule|SourceLink=User:HistoryOfHyrule|Game=Multiple}}
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An example of this template in use for real media can be found here.
Permitted Sources
Editors should strive to find media and source material from official sources and/or archivists that have permitted the wiki to use archived material. The following are common, but not all-inclusive sources that editors should prioritize:
Official Sources
- Games (when considered canon by the wiki)
- Game Booklets
- The Legend of Zelda Official Site (US, JP)
- The Goddess Collection
- Hyrule Historia
- Encyclopedia
- Art & Artifacts
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Masterworks
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Creating A Champion
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Masterworks
Publications
- Nintendo DREAM
- Famitsu Magazine
- Game Informer
Archivists & Researchers
- History of Hyrule (website)
- Hyrule Interviews
- Zelda Legends
- Zelda Mods
Other Sources
- ZELDA NOTES App
- Wikimedia Commons
Prohibited Sources
While there are few restrictions on sources that can be used, there are several that are explicitly prohibited. The reason for prohibition of a source is not always disclosed, but the wiki will strive to provide transparent reasoning where it makes sense to do so. The list of prohibited sources are as follows:
- Any and all wikis hosted on Fandom.
- Reason: Fandom Terms of Service
- Zelda Wiki
- Zelda Dungeon Wiki