May Entry: The Ambush Inn

[RPMiller]

Your shadows are a bit too "overpowering" for most VTT use. Generally speaking shadows are not a "good thing" to add to VTT maps because you never know what the lighting will be or which direction it will be oriented. Not to mention when the furnishings are placed they typically are not going to have a shadow so it will look a little odd.

Otherwise, this shaped up very nicely.

[meleeguy]

Your shadows are a bit too "overpowering".

I very much appreciate the feedback. That makes sense. I'll try either a drop shadow or perhaps nothing at all since the flagstone texture is so strong already.

I'm going to focus on the inn interior (as per Redrobes), and move outside again if time permits. At this point everything is a struggle as I traverse all the various learning curves.

I'm assuming doors and windows are desirable from a VTT perspective. What about carpets, tables, and chairs?

Thanks again,
-meleeguy

[RPMiller]

Basically anything that is considered "stationary" can be put in to the base map, but stuff that might get tossed around, moved, etc. should probably be added later as a stamp. Generally doors and windows are fine. Some GMs like to have the door as a separate stamp so that they can actually "open" it for the PCs but I think they are in the minority.

There is another thread that lists various things to not include in a VTT map. If you click the New Posts link at the top you should see it in your list.

[meleeguy]

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[dorpond]

Coming together nicely!

If I would change one thing, it would be to lower the saturation a bit. I think too much in-your-face color can take away from the overall scene.

I personally prefer a more washed out look but that is just a matter of taste and style.

Nice job though!

[meleeguy]

Thank you!

Saturation, hmmm. Anyone have any recommendations on either books or web sites that covers this sort of thing from the artist's perspective? My college days are long over but I've got this itch that says I should sign up for Color 101.