Washington D.C. (Abandon)

cairnswk · Post by **cairnswk** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 12:04 am

Unit_2 wrote:Np, sorry about that.

i also wanted to know if you would please help me cairnswk with this map, i can't seem to make it good enough.

what software are you using?

Unit_2 · Post by **Unit_2** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 12:07 am

all i have is paint, i can't buy anything so its not much to chose, and i can't figure out how to use photoshop

oaktown · Post by **oaktown** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 1:30 am

Unit_2 wrote:all i have is paint, i can't buy anything so its not much to chose, and i can't figure out how to use photoshop

It doesn't look like much, but that can be fixed if it's worth continuing. Here's what I think you should do now...
1. Take a step back and look at the several projects you've tried to begin and focus on the one that has the most promise - which personally I would say isn't DC.
2. Once you've decided which project you want to focus on, come up with a theme that drives the production of the map: monuments of DC, bonsai trees of Japan, tsunami in the Indian Ocean, whatever.
3. Sit down with a pad of paper and work out what YOU want to do with the map and what YOU think would make it unique in game play and in design.
4. Make a rough draft that has the basic elements that you think make the map great.
5. Pitch it to us like you mean it and sell us on why it's a good idea.

If you get to a point where the forum thinks you're really on to something original and interesting, there are a number of photoshop users who can give you a hand with this... but if all you have to bring to the table is a map with territory lines it isn't something I'm going to devote hours of my time to.

Unit_2 · Post by **Unit_2** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 7:57 pm

hey guys, how is this for text?

i also need your help with the water text

i need your help with the water text .

Option A

Option B

Option C

Option D

Option E

reverend_kyle · Post by **reverend_kyle** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 8:02 pm

Option E. Also, apply some sort of font treatment to your text, I don't know if you can do that in gimp which I see you are using so download the photoshop trial off adobe.com and I'll help you get the key and stuff when you need it.

Unit_2 · Post by **Unit_2** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 8:08 pm

reverend_kyle wrote:Option E. Also, apply some sort of font treatment to your text, I don't know if you can do that in gimp which I see you are using so download the photoshop trial off adobe.com and I'll help you get the key and stuff when you need it.

i know that the text is like that, but it will take me forever if did it so i wanted to see what map everyone like first before i take all that time working on it

Cherry pepsi? · Post by **Cherry pepsi?** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 8:33 pm

i say b

looks nice

Unit_2 · Post by **Unit_2** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 8:52 pm

your supost to comment on it, like what still needs done and also what map you like the best

oaktown · Post by **oaktown** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 11:01 pm

Unit_2 wrote:hey guys, how is this for text?

i also need your help with the water text

Hmm... I've been looking at the options, and the text looks exactly the same on every one. Same placement, same size, same font. What exactly is it about the text that we are supposed to be commenting on?

reverend_kyle · Post by **reverend_kyle** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 11:07 pm

oaktown wrote:
Unit_2 wrote:hey guys, how is this for text?

i also need your help with the water text
Hmm... I've been looking at the options, and the text looks exactly the same on every one. Same placement, same size, same font. What exactly is it about the text that we are supposed to be commenting on?

he was wondering if this font he chose is good.

The options are just for the water.

Unit_2 · Post by **Unit_2** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 11:08 pm

yes, it is for the water.

cairnswk · Post by **cairnswk** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 5:51 am

Initial Poll Results
Poll ran for 5 days.

is this a good idea?
yes 44% [ 8 ]
no 55% [ 10 ]

Total Votes : 18

Unit_2. I have pulled this poll down as I beleive it is finished.
You are welcome to place another poll for a suggested few days to provide outcome for your water choices.

cairnswk · Post by **cairnswk** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 5:56 am

Unit_2

In your 1st post, could you give the forum some idea (at the bottom of your current water poll choices) of what your concept, development, number of terts etc is for this map.

This is standard practice now required as per the How A Map Progresses Through the Foundry...so we can see what ideas etc your have for this map.

Unit_2 · Post by **Unit_2** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 8:35 am

ok, thank you cairnswk.

oaktown · Post by **oaktown** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 9:48 am

"text" means written words. You've written at least three times that you want us to comment on "text" including the heading of this thread.

Unit_2 · Post by **Unit_2** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 11:41 am

opps, sorry oak. i'll change it.

Unit_2 · Post by **Unit_2** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 3:23 pm

here is the winner.

Here is what i plan to do tonight:
-Add background
-Add legend
-Fix text

The Fuzzy Pengui · Post by **The Fuzzy Pengui** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 3:34 pm

Unit_2 wrote:Here is what i plan to do tonight:
-Add background
-Add Legion
-Fix text

Coleman · Post by **Coleman** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 3:35 pm

Hey now, you don't know that he isn't planning on adding a Legion. Be nice.

Unit_2 · Post by **Unit_2** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 3:38 pm

oppps, didn't see that, thanks

Coleman · Post by **Coleman** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 3:43 pm

What water do you like?

a - 7% - [ 1 ]
b - 0% - [ 0 ]
c - 7% - [ 1 ]
d - 7% - [ 1 ]
e - 76% - [ 10 ]

Total Votes : 13

Unit_2 · Post by **Unit_2** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 5:58 pm

ok guys, how is this?

there are 42 territorys and 7 conts.

Unit_2 · Post by **Unit_2** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 10:03 am

i think i might need a bump.. what do you guys want to see in it so you'll play?

Gnome · Post by **Gnome** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 10:21 am

well actually I want it to be more professional...look at the recently quenched maps, they looks cool and are playable...there is something I miss in your maps...try some effects, play with your program, learn everything about it and make it a masterpiece (once gameplay is set

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Unit_2 · Post by **Unit_2** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 3:26 pm

ok guys, should i keep workign on this or should i abandon it?

Washington D.C. (Abandon)

should i continue when Japan is done?