Hoogley wrote (View Post): |
So, without any forthcoming suggestions considered, I think 3D map making might be out. I'm not interested in making maps in Maya or similar, as the idea was to use software specialised for map building in order to speed up the process as well as make it look better. I couldn't be arsed mucking about in a full 3D construction/rendering program. Partly because I've never really used one before, and it would take time to learn.
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Hoogley wrote (View Post): |
I'm going to try for what I gather is pretty similar to the standard method of map construction. The only philosophy I may have that is different to what I've seen so far is that I am keen to streamline the map making process in order to speed things up. I intend to collect a palette of photo objects split into categories. So, each category has a collection of images that are basically tiles that would be placed onto the map canvas, and then worked a little to make it all blend together. I think the difference is that, whereas the maps I've seen to date are more akin to paintings, this would be closer to collage. |
Hoogley wrote (View Post): |
The upside is that - after compiling the palette, of course - the map making process should fly, and the maps may even look a little bit more "photo-like". The downside is that they may stray slightly from 100% accurate, as we are working from a set palette, rather than trying to specifically redraw a particular area to exactness. I don't think it will stray so far as to be a concern. This is all theory, of course, as I am yet to successfully build a CC map. And, if any experienced map makers read this, they may feel compelled to inform me that I am entirely deluded in my assumptions. |
southern_land wrote (View Post): |
Unfortuantely I need another theatre to concentrate on now so i can't help you physically |
schrecken wrote (View Post): |
The video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jjcvk4PwaYI more specifically from about the 1 minut mark here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtgShKshDbA&feature=related |
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7A_Woulf wrote (View Post): |
Had you never done any maps before?!?
-BS! Anyway, damn good job so-far. Think it can get really good in the end. |
Hoogley wrote (View Post): |
Verdict? |
Hoogley wrote (View Post): |
There's a flaw in the bridge surface tile; can anyone see it? :] |
7A_Woulf wrote (View Post): |
Do you guys know how unbelievingly hard it is to find intel on German forces during OMG?!?
-At least when you leave the Arnhem-area and don't looking for armoured units (damn, there are peps out there that have listed every vehicle in SS Pz.Aufklär. Abt. 9 and the 107th armoured brigade...) I have the Ryan and Kershaw books, think I'm going to order the Osprey book "Arnhem 1944: Operation Market Garden" too and I have found a handful of internet pages and forums as well (among them Polemarchos post here: http://www.closecombatseries.net/CCS/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=1506...) Anyone got some tips, ideas or intel, just send me a PM or something, any help is good ATM. |
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