Map Making (OOC Request)
Alright, I am seeing people with these great maps of thier nations, the question I ask is...how are you doing it? I never have needed it, but I think my new nation does. I never really needed one for my old nation. Also, any tips on how to make one?
Also, are there any other useful programs for this game? I already have DOGA (think that is what it is called) for making tanks and planes etc. Anything else you suggest?
The Resi Corporation
22-12-2003, 19:33
Well, I used to make my maps in Flash 5, which was good for a while until I learned how to use Photoshop. Basically all you have to do in Photoshop is learn how to manipulate shapes, and then you can make a map.
Thanks, thanks a lot. I do not have photshop, so I am going to see if I can download a trial version.
Once I create a map, where do you think I should go and host it?
Pablicosta
22-12-2003, 19:38
Thanks, thanks a lot. I do not have photshop, so I am going to see if I can download a trial version.
Once I create a map, where do you think I should go and host it?
Freewebs (www.freewebs.com) is a quick and easy set up, its free and has many styles you can use. Oh, and you can peretty much have your own naem, anything you want...
~Pabli
Thanks a lot. Do any of you have a map for your nation, so that I can use that as an example of what I am aiming for? Because I am a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to these things, I try to think I try my best at these things.
Thanks a lot. Do any of you have a map for your nation, so that I can use that as an example of what I am aiming for? Because I am a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to these things, I try to think I try my best at these things.
I haven't done a map of my nation yet - as I'm still feeling my way through the initial stages of the game - but in my real life rpg incarnation (as it were) I use Campaign Cartographer, a specialised map making program. Visit www.profantasy.com to learn more (I'm not an employee, just a user, so please forgive the plug).
Pablicosta
22-12-2003, 21:31
I like to think I did a pretty good job, just using paint!
http://www.freewebs.com/pablicosta/map.JPG
Sorry for the size...
No problem, I think I will use paint myself as Photoshop seems slightly too complex for me! :)
Technocratic Republics
22-12-2003, 21:56
Paint is a quite more powerfull tool than you may think. I've made these maps using it (since I'm not very skilled with more professional drawing programs).
Here are some examples:
http://www.andreu.cl/congocuzko/eastthaenor.gif
http://www5.domaindlx.com/Sisgardia/Sisgardia_png.PNG
imported_White Lotus Eaters
23-12-2003, 04:15
Of course, if you play Civilization III you can use the Civ III Map Editor to create a map with physical features, then add an overlay marking in borders, cities etc. - as I did with my neighbouring states, Angry Cavies and Small Rodents. This is the result:
http://homepage.mac.com/lindaparkin/.Pictures/Buddhist%20images/Map%26key.jpg
White Lotus
Delegate, Urbanites (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_region/region=urbanites) Region
Of course, if you play Civilization III you can use the Civ III Map Editor to create a map with physical features, then add an overlay marking in borders, cities etc. - as I did with my neighbouring states, Angry Cavies and Small Rodents. This is the result:
http://homepage.mac.com/lindaparkin/.Pictures/Buddhist%20images/Map%26key.jpg
White Lotus
Delegate, Urbanites (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_region/region=urbanites) Region
OOC: Do you have the expansions for Civ III?
Paint is a quite more powerfull tool than you may think. I've made these maps using it (since I'm not very skilled with more professional drawing programs).
Here are some examples:
http://www.andreu.cl/congocuzko/eastthaenor.gif
http://www5.domaindlx.com/Sisgardia/Sisgardia_png.PNG
That first one is very impressive, especially considering that it was made with Paint!
Aztec National League
23-12-2003, 04:36
Of course, if you play Civilization III you can use the Civ III Map Editor to create a map with physical features, then add an overlay marking in borders, cities etc. - as I did with my neighbouring states, Angry Cavies and Small Rodents. This is the result:
http://homepage.mac.com/lindaparkin/.Pictures/Buddhist%20images/Map%26key.jpg
White Lotus
Delegate, Urbanites (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_region/region=urbanites) Region
Why have I never thought of this. I love making Civ3 Maps. I only have PTW expantion pack, but, still, that was an great idea. I'm going to have a new project to do now! :D
OOC: Do you have the expansions for Civ III?
More OCC: I bought that and it got some virus into my laptop, supposedly, and I needed to buy a new one :(
The Resi Corporation
23-12-2003, 07:10
I made a city map using SimCity 2000 once. It was a rousing success, but it was too much trouble to make to be worth anything.
Al Amarja
23-12-2003, 08:12
Ok, using Civ III kicks butt. One of my favorite map-making resources for you artistic types is located here: http://www.zompist.com/howto2.htm - that is a nice, a very nice tutorial on making a killer-looking map.
imported_White Lotus Eaters
23-12-2003, 11:47
OOC: Do you have the expansions for Civ III?
No, I'm on a Mac - they never brought out PTW for Mac, I expect they've skipped it for Conquests - fingers crossed!
But even if you only have the basic Civ III, you can download the Map Editor free from their site: http://www.civ3.com/