What programs do you use for map creation?

by **ericwdhs** on Tue May 08, 2007 6:03 pm

I'm just curious what programs are most popular here.

If you use Photoshop, what Filters/Plug-ins have you added on?

I hope no one says MS Paint. haha...

by **mibi** on Tue May 08, 2007 6:09 pm

I use MapCreator 3 Pro from CCsoft. $49.95.

I also use PPGameplay Tester beta from ColemanSystemz. free.

by **DiM** on Tue May 08, 2007 6:41 pm

mibi wrote:I also use PPGameplay Tester beta from ColemanSystemz. free.

from what i heard he's not free. the beer and women bills can add to some pretty huge sums :wink:

by **ericwdhs** on Tue May 08, 2007 6:50 pm

MapCreator Pro 3? Okay, now really, what is it?

by **DiM** on Tue May 08, 2007 6:56 pm

ericwdhs wrote:MapCreator Pro 3? Okay, now really, what is it?

he's joking :lol:

he uses photoshop cs2 if i'm not mistaking. most map makers use it.

also other alternatives are inkscape fireworks and gimp.

just search the internet for graphic design software and you'll find lots of options free or with money. read reviews and search for specialized forums and make your choice.

anything that's easy to use and provides good quality will be more than enough.

by **Balsiefen** on Wed May 09, 2007 11:49 am

does anyone know of a free program thats actually any use for downloading maps?

*if you say GIMP, how do you download the bugger? It has tousands of different download buttons none of whitch download the actual program

by **Bodmanbod** on Wed May 09, 2007 11:54 am

i use photoshop cs.

it's a step down from cs2 but i don't notice the difference and if you have the know how then you can get it for free for an unlimited amount of time

although if you going to draw the map completely youself then you would be better using illustrator and having a completely vectored file.

i heard good things about gimp but never used it.

never ever ever you ms paint. in the darker parts of my past i've made better images in ms word then ms paint.....

by **Wisse** on Wed May 09, 2007 12:26 pm

i use photoshop cs2, no plugins, just normal filters. the only things i download are fonts

by **Balsiefen** on Wed May 09, 2007 2:35 pm

Bodmanbod wrote:i use photoshop cs.

it's a step down from cs2 but i don't notice the difference and if you have the know how then you can get it for free for an unlimited amount of time

although if you going to draw the map completely youself then you would be better using illustrator and having a completely vectored file.

i heard good things about gimp but never used it.

never ever ever you ms paint. in the darker parts of my past i've made better images in ms word then ms paint.....

any links? (i do have a good jasc program but its on a computer i have extreamly limeted acess to)

by **tseepra** on Wed May 09, 2007 2:56 pm

Balsiefen wrote:does anyone know of a free program thats actually any use for downloading maps?

*if you say GIMP, how do you download the bugger? It has tousands of different download buttons none of whitch download the actual program

To download the gimp:

http://downloads.sourceforge.net/gimp-win/gimp-2.2.14-i586-setup-1.exe

GTK+ 2 Runtime Environment (needed to run the gimp):

http://downloads.sourceforge.net/gimp-win/gtk%2B-2.10.6-1-setup.zip

To download Gimpshop (the gimp made to look like photoshop, never tried it myself):

http://www.computerdefense.org/gimpshop/gimpshop_2.2.8_fix1_setup.exe

by **Bodmanbod** on Wed May 09, 2007 5:00 pm

well i'm not sure about the forum rules about me posting links to let people download software illegally?

by **Guiscard** on Wed May 09, 2007 5:04 pm

Bodmanbod wrote:well i'm not sure about the forum rules about me posting links to let people download software illegally?

I'd imagine you better keep it to PM, and not advertise it either.

by **tenio** on Wed May 09, 2007 10:59 pm

illegal?

GIMP is a Free program. Unless the link he gave us is illegal...

IF it is here is a link to downloads.com (it is very relible with no viruses)

http://www.download.com/The-GIMP/3000-2 ... ag=lst-0-1