Themes

[Kristoffer O]

Ichtyids. Probably other as well.

[Nerfix]

Ichtyids?
*shiver*
Spooky name...

[Pocus]

are you using photoshop for the drawing effects we see on the maps of Doms II? Does a document list some guidelines on how to make a map (the graphical file I mean), which have the same style than yours? Not everyone is a graphical artist (I'm not), so if you tell me that I should use RGB(x,y,z) with a stony texture to draw , I could appreciate.

[johan osterman]

Originally posted by Pocus:
are you using photoshop for the drawing effects we see on the maps of Doms II? Does a document list some guidelines on how to make a map (the graphical file I mean), which have the same style than yours? Not everyone is a graphical artist (I'm not), so if you tell me that I should use RGB(x,y,z) with a stony texture to draw , I could appreciate.

Kristoffer used gimp to draw most of the maps.

There is currently no such document.

[Kristoffer O]

The first maps made for Dom II was made without thoughts on further mapmaking. Layers were flattened and canvas added without second thoughts. When I started on new maps I gradually found this annoying and the newer maps are made in lots of layers and Versions so I can cut and paste mountains, forests and specials at will.

I have considered making a mapmaking kit (a couple of mountains forests and trees that players can cut and paste into their own maps). This will hopefully lead to more maps and scenarios.

Just save the map image as a TGA file (one layer and no alpha). I believe thats all. White dots (one pixel) in each province. Borders arn't necessary, but editing will be easier if you have red borders as the computer tries to find borders by itself if you want.

BTW, did you make any maps? I can help you finish half finished maps if you like.

[ September 21, 2003, 22:38: Message edited by: Kristoffer O ]

[st.patrik]

Thanks for the info. Sounds really cool.

So Pythium will have a special commander under one theme, and Ulm will have a random pick mage… what about Man? Can you give us any details about what special themes will be available to Man?

[Nerfix]

Man will have Last of Tuatha. Maybe the Illwinter crew/ betatesters should tell us more about that theme...
The they could tell about Diabolic Faith, Carrion Woods, Helgård and Midgård and Living Ermor and...


[ September 22, 2003, 05:59: Message edited by: Nerfix ]