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Candia This was my second commissioned map, which was also done for an author. I experimented a bit more with grunge and texture to try to achieve a somewhat "Dragon Age" feel. Cheers, -Arsheesh
what program do u uses to create this awesome maps?
Hi Bruno, I used GIMP to create the basic outline and height map, I modified the height map using Wilbur, and then I imported it back to GIMP for the finishing work. Actually, I have written a tutorial that explains most of the steps involved which you can find here. Cheers, -Arsheesh
