Wow, that's much higher praise than this deserves! The players are only one it for one fight
Wow, that's much higher praise than this deserves! The players are only one it for one fight
I don't have enough superlatives for how awesome this map looks.
I think my favorite thing about it, other than everything, is the texture on the roof. Looks great.
I guess I couldn't give any higher praise than it already has.... so ... good job Tor
Well, that series of compliments definitely made my day
It's been interesting playing with this style. Initially it was a matter of creating something that looked like it had been hand drawn on parchment. The colour overlays on the parchment looked good, so it soon moved to more colour and less parchment. In this map I took away the parchment background and went for a more interesting set of colours as the base. This one isn't pretending to be painted on parchment at all - and I like the result a lot. I'll definitely be using the underlay colours in future as a way of setting the colour scheme for the whole map.
The next maps in this series areas a set of maps in an old abandoned mine, which will have a different colour palette again. This will require a bit of further experimentation, but it will be fun.
Also, I'd like to point out that when I first came over here my maps were pretty ropey. Indeed here is the map I'd been using in maptool when I arrived:
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It has a certain charm - and was definitely usable - but not exactly pretty. I was too embarrassed to put it up, but I now know I'd have got on a lot quicker if I had. The encouragement around here - as well as the excellent knowledge base - is great. My maps wouldn't be close to what they are if it wasn't for this site. And now I'm picking up print commissions for my work, which I would never have gone in for if it weren't for this site. So, thanks to all, and especially to Arcana and RPMiller - who roped me into all this.
And just in case your head is not big enough: THAT MAP IS JUST PLAIN AWESOME! I would give you some rep, but I have to spread some more first. I can't wait to find some snow to through some players into the map!Originally Posted by torstan
Well, that series of compliments definitely made my day
Joe
My Finished Maps
Works in Progress(or abandoned tests)
My Tutorials:
Explanation of Layer Masks in GIMP
How to create ISO Mountains in GIMP/PS using the Smudge tool
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Good grief. If this carries on, I'm going to have to go and have a lie down.
I understand about the rep - it's a common affliction it seems. Lots of compliments this time but no rep. I clearly need to try harder
It was my pleasure and when did you say I would be receiving the finder's fee checks?
Thank you for coming over here and for sharing everything you do and for invigorating others to participate.
Bill Stickers is innocent! It isn't Bill's fault that he was hanging out in the wrong place.
Please make an effort to tag all threads. This will greatly enhance the usability of the forums.
This is a really beautiful map! I'm so glad you've shared the step-by-step progress with us. I may have to attempt a copy!
Stunning work as always Torstan. Really lovely work.
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