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 ==Images==
-There have been recent image replacements that have been undone twice now, and I think it's time we discuss them rather than endlessly undoing and re-doing edits.  The images in flux are <s>Image:FlintCounty.jpg</s> vs. [[:File:FlintCounty-GTASA.jpg]]; [[:Image:BoneCounty.jpg]] vs. <s>Image:Bone county.jpg</s>; and [[:Image:TierraRobada.jpg]] vs. <s>Image:Robada.jpg</s>.  [[User:Lioshenka|Lioshenka]] made a good point that [[Flint County]] is oftentimes regarded as "spooky" (e.g. as a source of [[Myths in GTA San Andreas]]), and perhaps capturing an image reflecting this aspect would be better than the "happy" one I captured, although I think [[:File:FlintCounty-GTASA.jpg]] is too dark to see when it's a thumbnail.  As far as the [[Bone County]] image is concerned, I personally despise 360 degree panoramic shots, as I think they are very hard to follow with the eyes (in terms of recognizing landscape, etc.), so I would prefer the one I took.  And the [[Tierra Robada]] scenery I think is better represented by the image I took, although I like the fact that there is a structure in Lioshenka's version.  What do other editors think?  I think we need to come to a consensus on this rather than independently reverting each other's edits.  Thoughts? '''[[User:Eganio|Eganio]]<sup>''[[User talk:Eganio|Talk]]''</sup>''' 20:45, 10 July 2008 (UTC)
+There have been recent image replacements that have been undone twice now, and I think it's time we discuss them rather than endlessly undoing and re-doing edits.  The images in flux are <s>Image:FlintCounty.jpg</s> vs. [[:File:FlintCounty-GTASA.jpg]]; [[:Image:BoneCounty.jpg]] vs. <s>Image:Bone county.jpg</s>; and :Image:TierraRobada.jpg vs. <s>Image:Robada.jpg</s>.  [[User:Lioshenka|Lioshenka]] made a good point that [[Flint County]] is oftentimes regarded as "spooky" (e.g. as a source of [[Myths in GTA San Andreas]]), and perhaps capturing an image reflecting this aspect would be better than the "happy" one I captured, although I think [[:File:FlintCounty-GTASA.jpg]] is too dark to see when it's a thumbnail.  As far as the [[Bone County]] image is concerned, I personally despise 360 degree panoramic shots, as I think they are very hard to follow with the eyes (in terms of recognizing landscape, etc.), so I would prefer the one I took.  And the [[Tierra Robada]] scenery I think is better represented by the image I took, although I like the fact that there is a structure in Lioshenka's version.  What do other editors think?  I think we need to come to a consensus on this rather than independently reverting each other's edits.  Thoughts? '''[[User:Eganio|Eganio]]<sup>''[[User talk:Eganio|Talk]]''</sup>''' 20:45, 10 July 2008 (UTC)
 :Hey-hey good idea! :) I would rather roll back the Flint County image back to mine, I think it captured the mood quite good. Regarding the panorama image - I would feel sorry for that image to simply disappear. How about putting it on the Bone County page instead, underneath the article as well as the normal pic at the top??? And I don't really care about the Tierra Robada image, but I think it is important to capture both desert part and the "green" part of it - remember, Bayside Marina is in Tierra Robada as well!!! The image I had doesn't represent the area very well, but it has both desert and a bit of green meadow, while Eganio's image only has desert which makes it very similar to the Bone country. I know that there is a small green stripe at the background, but it is not very clear. Maybe try taking a picture from that mountain that goes along the sea? I think in that case it would have both landscapes in it. I want to hear your thoughts now! :) Cheers![[User:Lioshenka|Lioshenka]] 21:30, 10 July 2008 (UTC)
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 ::::And as far as the new images, I'll do my best to include as much of [[Tierra Robada]] as possible.  Oh, and just as a reminder, [[Back o' Beyond]] '''is''' part of [[Flint County]], so if you want to take an image there to represent Flint County, feel free! '''[[User:Eganio|Eganio]]<sup>''[[User talk:Eganio|Talk]]''</sup>''' 00:59, 11 July 2008 (UTC)
-:::::Sweet, I did not realise  B o'B is a part of Flint County!!! I'll make another picture then, but it will be only tomorrow. I think the idea to move landmarks under a separate heading is great, it will help to keep the article more logical and tidy. But maybe you can make a heading which will only have a paragraph about the landmarks and will contain a link to another article with all places of interest, because the [[San Andreas]] article is getting a bit too long? I remember the [[Brown_Streak]] had a fare bit of text on the page and then it was moved into separate article.[[User:Lioshenka|Lioshenka]] 01:30, 11 July 2008 (UTC)
+:::::Sweet, I did not realise  B o'B is a part of Flint County!!! I'll make another picture then, but it will be only tomorrow. I think the idea to move landmarks under a separate heading is great, it will help to keep the article more logical and tidy. But maybe you can make a heading which will only have a paragraph about the landmarks and will contain a link to another article with all places of interest, because the San Andreas article is getting a bit too long? I remember the [[Brown_Streak]] had a fare bit of text on the page and then it was moved into separate article.[[User:Lioshenka|Lioshenka]] 01:30, 11 July 2008 (UTC)
 Yes, a link to an article on places of interest is not a bad idea at all!  But I do think a few short descriptions (and a couple of images) are in order, since we should keep all summarized information pertaining to San Andreas on this page.  I'm envisioning something similar to what's already there, i.e. the Major Cities and Counties and Towns headings, with a few short synopses which will then link to the more decriptive individual articles.  We can then include a link to the article you envisioned, i.e. something like [[Places of Interest in GTA San Andreas]].  I think it's best to keep all information on San Andreas visible here (but brief, of course)...imagine someone just wanting to get "background" on the state, rather than seeking to delve into its particulars.  If we have everything summarized on this page, it saves them trips all over the wiki to see examples of cities, towns, landmarks, etc.  The more interested reader, on the other hand, can then just click the links to the more detailed articles if they so desire.  Besides, I think maintaining the idea that San Andreas is meant to emulate real-life places is important, and adding a few prominent examples would benefit the article.  What do you think? '''[[User:Eganio|Eganio]]<sup>''[[User talk:Eganio|Talk]]''</sup>''' 03:11, 11 July 2008 (UTC)
 BTW, I hope you're not getting the impression that I'm trying to take ownership over this article or anything like that.  Please feel free to make whatever changes you think will help.  Remember, anything can be undone, if necessary...don't be shy!  :-) '''[[User:Eganio|Eganio]]<sup>''[[User talk:Eganio|Talk]]''</sup>''' 03:20, 11 July 2008 (UTC)
-:That's what I meant, brief description and couple of piccies, to give the reader some background. I think that comparing real-life images and San Andreas places would require a special page. I have seen some comparisons here and there, and some of them had lots of images! Again, short description and few pictures would be OK for the [[San Andreas]] article. Off you go, writing it all up! :D
+:That's what I meant, brief description and couple of piccies, to give the reader some background. I think that comparing real-life images and San Andreas places would require a special page. I have seen some comparisons here and there, and some of them had lots of images! Again, short description and few pictures would be OK for the San Andreas article. Off you go, writing it all up! :D
 :And no, I don't think you try to own GTApedia, because myself I just don't have much time to contibute, although I am planning on adding two more articles about mods![[User:Lioshenka|Lioshenka]] 13:16, 11 July 2008 (UTC)