NationStates Jolt Archive


mapmaker software

Greater Valia
03-04-2004, 10:13
ive been wanting to get onto the roleplaying forums for a while now, but i want to do right. i wanted to make a map of my country, but dont know where to get a program to this, any links, or suggestions would be appreciated.
The Volga
03-04-2004, 10:18
Paint
Greater Valia
03-04-2004, 10:19
Paint i want to make it look good
British Communists
03-04-2004, 10:20
I use photoshop, but you won't get it legally for less than about $700 or so.
AfrikaZkorps
03-04-2004, 10:27
I got Photoshop 7 legally from my cousin he got a copy from work... I still use paint

A nice example of my work http://ivan.fwug.com/ns/index.php?article=4052b4f7a&cat=maps
British Communists
03-04-2004, 10:28
Thats not legal then. His site license at his work wouldn't extend to your house ;)
Hogsweat
03-04-2004, 10:29
I can download you any software for a LOW price - send all funds to :

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AfrikaZkorps
03-04-2004, 10:30
Close enough his work didn't give a crap.
British Communists
03-04-2004, 10:31
Yeah but I'm in a pedantic mood. In the eyes of the law its not legal.
AfrikaZkorps
03-04-2004, 10:33
Yeah but I'm in a pedantic mood. In the eyes of the law its not legal.Blah
Imperial Forces
03-04-2004, 11:00
I use paper and pen. Too bad I don't have a scanner.
Moozimoo
03-04-2004, 11:05
doomraiden or me are very skilled at doing maps on photoshop 7 (and I got it legally)

do a quick sketch and I'll do you a map
Holy panooly
03-04-2004, 11:39
photoshop and illustrator.
Bree Tonia
03-04-2004, 12:52
I mainly use Paint Shop Pro 7. Its quite good, u can edit just about everything.
Dacilandia
03-04-2004, 13:06
Download gimp. Available for windows or *nix.

http://www.gimp.org, there's a feature that is all about maping maps, with many different textures.