Map-Making Q&A

[MasterKujacnbsh]

Here is a PSD file that shows one way to make mountains. It is basically a layered approach. Each layer is made by applying and layering small amounts of color to a layer (pick a textured brush with 25%-40% opacity and flow) then the layer has a bevel and texture applied to it via Blending options.

You can open the PSD file and turn off the layer styles. That will show you what each layer looks like and how to better make the mountains.

Have fun

http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/6/15/ ... ntains.psd

I wanted to see what this was, but I cant see this because i dont have photoshop. Could you post the layers on the thread, or are there too many? If you cant, then w/e. Ill just drop it.

[babinecz]

how do i load a GIMP file map i just made onto a new thread?

[Mr_Adams]

I just downoaded this "Picasa" program, and it's WORTHLESS!!! I can't figure out how to do anything, but select a picture. how do I get to a working page were I can edit my pic?

Edit: Forget Picasa, I'm going to try Inkscape

[Herakilla]

how do i load a GIMP file map i just made onto a new thread?

first you have to upload it to a site like photobucket

then right click it (ctrl or apple click for macs?) and click on copy image's url

then use

Code: Select all

[img](insert the url here)[/img]


and voila!

just make sure it doesnt end with .htm or .html as those arent images....

[Mr_Adams]

how do you paste into Inkscape?

[Bad Speler]

how do you paste into Inkscape?

If you're talking about pasting something in from outside the documet, you must first save it as an image file (png, bmp, jpg, etc.) then import it into inkscape (Ctrl + I). IF you're talking about pasting something copied inside inkscape, it's the standard Ctrl + V.

[Mr_Adams]

how do you paste into Inkscape?

If you're talking about pasting something in from outside the documet, you must first save it as an image file (png, bmp, jpg, etc.) then import it into inkscape (Ctrl + I). IF you're talking about pasting something copied inside inkscape, it's the standard Ctrl + V.

Thank you sir. Oh, and your name reminds me of a T-shirt I saw once. It said "Bad spellers of the world UNTIE!!!"

Ok, next question. Is there a filler tool on this program? Something like MSpaint's "paint can" tool

[Mr_Adams]

Also, can make an old picture a new layer? Like loading a picture, and putting it in as an individual layer.

And is there a texturing tool? something to make a speckled that area to look like sand?

[Mr_Adams]

I still can't find a filler tool, and the customer support was no help at all.

[Mr_Adams]

Is there a way to crop out an unwanted background and trasfer only the wanted area to another layer/ file/ program in paint/ Inkscape/ Image forge.

[Bad Speler]

Also, can make an old picture a new layer? Like loading a picture, and putting it in as an individual layer.

And is there a texturing tool? something to make a speckled that area to look like sand?

Layers are possible, but theyre almost completely useless in inkscape...also there is no texturing tool.

Is there a way to crop out an unwanted background and trasfer only the wanted area to another layer/ file/ program in paint/ Inkscape/ Image forge.

Theres no way to crop out a background in inkscape

[bryguy]

I still can't find a filler tool, and the customer support was no help at all.

Ive been using inkscape (and only inkscape, cause i cant afford anything at all) and there is no filler tool





well actually, if u mean for just like filling in a whole area, then u can use the pencil and start at one point, and go around that area and get back to the starting point, and choose a color to fill that area in with

[bryguy]

Okay, this is a question for inkscape, cause its something ive been wanting to know FOREVER. Ok i have seen the tutorials for stuff like terraforming for some programs and i was wondering if it can be done on inkscape

[Mr_Adams]

I still can't find a filler tool, and the customer support was no help at all.

Ive been using inkscape (and only inkscape, cause i cant afford anything at all) and there is no filler tool





well actually, if u mean for just like filling in a whole area, then u can use the pencil and start at one point, and go around that area and get back to the starting point, and choose a color to fill that area in with

Image forge is a free download

[bryguy]

I still can't find a filler tool, and the customer support was no help at all.

Ive been using inkscape (and only inkscape, cause i cant afford anything at all) and there is no filler tool





well actually, if u mean for just like filling in a whole area, then u can use the pencil and start at one point, and go around that area and get back to the starting point, and choose a color to fill that area in with

Image forge is a free download

hmmm, never heard of it, i might check it out