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[Salvadorc17]

I need some help, becuase i can edit all elements, in Commandos bel, but i no have idea how to create a base file, to start making a new map. By now i can only use base.bmp for the tutorial. I need some tool like photoshop to make it¿?

 

Ill apretiate your help or solution to this.

 

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Edited by Salvadorc17, 29 June 2013 - 07:33 PM.

[Lexx2k]

Create your big terrain file, then use ImageSlizer to cut it into parts + create the base file. Keep in mind that your *.bmp file has to be in 256 colors.

[herbert3000]

I would really recommend using a tool like Photoshop - if you can't afford it and don't want to use a trial or a cracked version, you could give GIMP or Paint.NET a try (they are both freeware).

 

Have a look at this thread: http://forums.revora...-and-extension/

There you can see how Lexx2k creates his amazing maps.

[Salvadorc17]

Thanks for the link very uself, but in the map designing im having problems with making different heighs and making areas like water, now im little confused becuase i dont understand so much about mask and different tiles.

[Salvadorc17]

By now i am getting stucked on map creation:

 

I need to confirm what is going up with two elements, firts, with the tiles like TERRENO, i do not need to add it to the bmp file?

 

And second with the image slicer, the maps are losing color.

 

Check my maps preview

 

[herbert3000]

ImageSlicer Update - this will fix the problem with the wrong colors:

https://sites.google...redirects=0&d=1

(some programs like the GIMP create bitmaps with a different bmp header, the ImageSlicer couldn't handle that)

[Salvadorc17]

What program you recomend better to it? Photoshop???

 

And how to create water mask? , i need to createa a duplicate of the base.bmp with mask only sprites???

 

Pd. When i use the sprites like water in game it does appaer to work.

Edited by Salvadorc17, 04 July 2013 - 01:05 AM.

[herbert3000]

Now, it doesnt work for bmps created with gimp, only paint. What program you recomend better to it? Photoshop???

Could you please send me your bmp via PM, I can't find out why the program doesn't work for you.

 

I haven't really worked with Photoshop, so I can't compare it with the Gimp. Many people say PS is superior, some say it's not - I just don't know - and I also don't care

[Salvadorc17]

I have fixed it, now im working on learn about mask, can you give me asistance with water maps.

 

PD. Check images above to understand what im trying to doing, converting the map with water coast

Edited by Salvadorc17, 04 July 2013 - 01:49 AM.

[herbert3000]

Ok, for your map from above you'll basically need a water mask like this:

black parts = water

gray parts = half transparent water

white = no water

[Salvadorc17]

Check the finished version of the map, not water added and comment.

 

[Salvadorc17]

What the hell is happen with me map, wthat im doing wrong check it?

 

I have followed all the steps and get this.

 

 

Pd. I have added Mar0 in the polys to get new results.

 

Edited by Salvadorc17, 09 July 2013 - 01:25 AM.