I wrote you a gimp script, CaaC!
http://www.cartographersguild.com/sh...ad.php?p=71913
-Rob A>
Ah rivers: http://www.cartographersguild.com/sh...inkscape+river
It's Inkscape rather than The GIMP but that might help.
I wrote you a gimp script, CaaC!
http://www.cartographersguild.com/sh...ad.php?p=71913
-Rob A>
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RobA,
New User here so forgive any nOOb ignorance.
I'm really interested in your Fractalize Path Script. I got as far as installing the .scm file into the script directory. I restarted the script server, drew a quick line using the pencil, converted the line to a path. Now is where I'm stuck. I click on the Path tool and then right-click on the selected path - but I'm not getting the dialog box.
What am I missing? I'm betting it's something really simple. I looked around online for a video but of course all of the videos are for drawing "fractals" not using your script to convert a path to a fractalized line! I mean it sounds really simple - I'm just not seeing it.
Thanks for the script and thanks to anyone who can provide me with an answer.
You need to have the Path Dialog open:
paths-dialog.png
and right click on the path in there to get the Path menu.
This page 2.3.*Paths Dialog describes how to get that dialog open and docked somewhere.
-Rob A>
My tutorials: Using GIMP to Create an Artistic Regional Map ~ All My Tutorials
My GIMP Scripts: Rotating Brush ~ Gradient from Image ~ Mosaic Tile Helper ~ Random Density Map ~ Subterranean Map Prettier ~ Tapered Stroke Path ~ Random Rotate Floating Layer ~ Batch Image to Pattern ~ Better Seamless Tiles ~ Tile Shuffle ~ Scale Pattern ~ Grid of Guides ~ Fractalize path ~ Label Points
My Maps: Finished Maps ~ Challenge Entries ~ My Portfolio: www.cartocopia.com
Thank You sir!!
That's exactly what I needed - figured it was simple.
Now I'll need to experiment with getting the result back into a normal layer but I'll figure that out later.
I'll be using your script to make some dungeon maps, (Specifically the walls). I work in GIS but true cartographic design is something I've only toyed with. Still learning GIMP and all it can do. Thanks for this script though - it's going to make for much better looking walls!
Thanks Again!
Well if you are open to using illustrator you can do this:
1. You draw a form vaguely ressembling the shape of whatever you want
ex1.jpg
2. You select the part want (in this case it's the whole shape) and you go to filter→Distort→Zig Zag, then you set the intensity of the effect (generally you only need a small percentage).
ex2.jpg
This should give you an altered shape that is more like what you initially wanted
ex3.jpg
3. You copy/past it in photoshop, there are many options you can choose depending on the result you want. I usually paste it as a path.
ex4.jpg
4. Then you fix the latest details and stroke the path. Here is an example of a map I made today for a game of D&D using this technique for the room 57-58-59.
passage de Tirara.jpg
I know I'm responding to an old thread, but in case anyone new checks this thread, I found a random fractal line generator online:
FractalMaker_exp
you can generate lines with varying numbers of segments, change the coordinates of the segment ends (for example, I made a zig-zag line to represent a winding river), etc. When you have a line you like, you can export it as a BMP or JPG file. You could then import that line into GIMP or Photoshop to use as a river.
I haven't yet tried the Inkscape fractalized line method, but I figure this is a quick fix for those who want a reasonably randomized, fractal river but aren't too terribly OCD about the details.
--wisemoon
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