Mapping.

[Origami]

Map 1 - 15x15 Test Map

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa244/relyh/15x15Test.png

Map 2 - 50x50 Desert Map (Note: I couldn't be bothered to capture the whole map, so here is half.)

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa244/relyh/Desert_.png
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa244/relyh/Desert.png

[HillBillyWilly]

I think you should make more sue of props for the desert map.

and also, if you are not mapping for anything specific, i use the petroglyph Star Wars Empire at War map editor, it has a lot more props and different textures.

[Zero Beat]

So whats this for?

[Origami]

So whats this for?

A game. o__o

[Jess]

that is so cool. almost reminds me of Age of Empires, but this of course is entirely different

[Origami]

that is so cool. almost reminds me of Age of Empires, but this of course is entirely different

Isn't AOE like 3D or something? o.O

[Magus]

Isn't AOE like 3D or something? o.O

Age of Empire: I, II are 2D pixels. Age of Empire III is 3D.

There are a lot of map editors for almost every RTS.

I recommend one thing: Symmetry.

[HillBillyWilly]

yeah i made a few maps for Star Wars Empire at War

i didn't use symmetry with the props, but i placed the map basically in half ffor each faction. Here are some pics of my maps in case you are wondering what the EaW map editor looks like:

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af328/The-Darth-who-is-Me/sweawfoc-20091220-160243.png
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af328/The-Darth-who-is-Me/sweawfoc-20091220-155655.png

[Origami]

Hmm, I might have to look into the EaW map editor. o.o
The difference is, I'm mapping for an MMORPG. So, I'm making a world, not just a battlefield which most map makers seem to prioritize. :/

[HillBillyWilly]

yeah EaW is a RTS so it's based off battles.

It's probably not ideal for making worlds in an MMORPG. but if you wanted to make the 2d maps lok more realistic, say, what they would really look like, i guess you could use the EAW map editor for that

[Origami]

Well, I would use that actually, but we're using a custom map maker specifically for the game itself. :/

[HillBillyWilly]

here:


It's probably not ideal for making worlds in an MMORPG.



but if you wanted to make the 2d maps lok more realistic, say, what they would really look like, i guess you could use the EAW map editor for that

[Magus]

Well, I would use that actually, but we're using a custom map maker specifically for the game itself. :/

If the game is TBT, then of course that will be something else.

[hrecknoall]

that is so cool. almost reminds me of Age of Empires, but this of course is entirely different

I love Age of empires :)

There some cool mapping software I have Caligrapher or something like that, it's really cool!

[HillBillyWilly]

if it's 3D could you PM me about it? the EAW map editor is a bit simplistic and i'd like to level up

[Origami]

Well, if you'd look at my OP you could see it's not 3D. It's a 2D isometric games. .-.

[HillBillyWilly]

i was talking to hrecknoall.

[aprillove20]

Amazing maps for Star Wars Empire at War.